If you're on a budget and brainstorming a Christmas gift for a favorite collector, the elves at Kovels.com suggest a “go-with,” accessories to make their hunt a little easier, all...
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Be the first to guess what the pictured item is by leaving a comment below. If you have your own whatsit, our editors can include it in a future post....
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Kovels' December 2018 newsletter features Disney collectibles, American design, antique rare mechanical toys, rugs and Lalique all with information, photos and prices.
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Tapping into happy childhood memories is part of the allure of Disney collectibles, including toys, books, animation cels, theme-park souvenirs, and other items produced and/or licensed by The Walt Disney...
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The furniture styles from about 1933 to 1965 continue to be popular among collectors. Designers Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard and Marilyn Neuhart defined this movement, which...
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Collectors were in a sporting mood at a mechanical toy sale. Toys in pristine condition get the highest prices with extra points for whimsy, like this “Swimming Doll.” Breaststroke, paddle...
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Early American rugs often have images that are built up from many small pieces of fabric or ribbon. Upcycled materials were common, as were rural themes like the playful kittens...
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There seem to be more and more unfamiliar words being used by teenagers just as there are mysterious words in our world of collecting. Many are new to me. At...
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Q: I started collecting Occupied Japan plates when I was 16 and my mother added more items. I don't know if anything I have is worth anything, but I have...
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Q: I have a vase that was given to my father, a physician, as payment for services more than 60 years ago. I’ve been dusting this thing for years, since...
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