Old Christmas ornaments make great collectibles, cherished for sentimental reasons as well as monetary value. As you hunt for holiday decorations, Kovels suggests keeping an eye out for these vintage...
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Enjoy a special gift from the Kovels — free printable vintage-style place cards for your holiday entertaining or your Christmas table. There are six different festive designs on one sheet. Just download,...
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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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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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Important one-of-a-kind sports collectibles have always sold for high prices. But on December 10, 2018, Goldin Auctions set a new record for a Heisman trophy when one sold for $435,762....
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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’ve searched repeatedly to identify this small bowl. It’s only about 2 1/2 to 3 inches across the largest point and about 1 1/2 tall. It’s marked “Hall” in...
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