Sixty-five years after Topps Baseball Card Company’s iconic 407 card set, the 1952 Topps Baseball Card Set is still widely collected and highly desired. Bowman Baseball Card Company cornered the...
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Advertisements are an important tool for dating a piece of jewelry and recognizing the styles of the time. If an ad has a price, it not only gives you an...
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As staff members at Kovels, we are exposed to thousands books and catalogs filled with all manner of vintage and antique treasures. We are often asked what we like to...
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It is possible to identify the style of a chair and when it was made by analyzing its parts. You may be able to discover who made the chair by...
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Steiff bears were first designed for children in the early 1900s. Collectors look for rare colors like the apricot mohair on this early metal-rod-jointed bear. They also look for original...
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A small selection of garden accessories from the turn of the 20th century sold just in time for summer. From water features and gnomes to benches and stands, collectors were...
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Bride's baskets were popular wedding gifts at the turn of the 20th century. Some were made of pewter, brass or bronze but silver-plated versions, like this one that holds a...
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Movie posters sold for top dollar at a recent auction. Collectors look for posters that advertise classic films, famous actors, or popular movies from their childhood. This poster for A-Haunting...
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John Prip studied metalwork in Scandinavia and designed for Reed & Barton. This 1970s teapot reflects his talent with unexpected curves and angles and attention to detail. It auctioned recently...
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