How often do tales of buried treasure turn out to be true? A New Jersey homeowner proved a local rumor to be true. He was digging in his yard and found an old milk jug that held more than just sand.
Chanel, Dior, Miriam Haskell, Joseff of Hollywood, Saint Laurent — need we say more? Top designers created these pieces, but they only look like precious stones. Soak in the spangles in our sales report!
Are you a reenactment fan? At reenactments, participants recreate the battles, important events and even the daily lives of that time. Hale Farm & Village in Bath, Ohio, will host a Civil War Weekend on August 13 and 14, 2022. If you are not in the Cleveland area, you can find similar reenactment events around the country.
Q: I have an antique rocking chair and would like an estimate of its worth. It’s made of dark wood and has some ornate animals carved on the top. I can’t tell what they are. The seat and back have been reupholstered. It’s in very good condition. Can you tell me what to price it for sale?
Kovels Antiques, Inc., was founded by Ralph and Terry Kovel. Hailed as “the duke and duchess of the antiques world,” they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Their bylined column is the longest-running syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. Their guides include the annual Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, which has sold over 4 million copies since its first edition.
