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For a half century, collectors of all stripes from across the country have turned to antiques expert Terry Kovel. The Shaker Heights resident has scores of historic toys, outdated kitchen gadgets,...
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Summer is flea market season. There are many to choose from, and the antiques experts at Kovels.com list 6 upcoming markets that are worth a trip.
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Kovels' on Antiques & Collectibles July 2017 newsletter features toy robots, Blenko glass, antique sadirons, bicycles and sewer tile art, all with information, photos and prices.
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Collectors often look for bicycles that remind them of the bike that they rode when they were little. In the 1950s and 60s, most kids wanted a Schwinn like this...
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Sewer tile art was made from clay left over by manufacturers of sewer drain pipes. Animals and birds are the most popular forms. Unique ashtrays, banks, paperweights, planters and bigger...
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Sadirons popular from the late 1800s used heavy metal and heat to remove wrinkles. Models had detachable handles and rollers for ruffles. This combination sadiron/fluter has a John Hewitt style...
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Blenko is best known for its brightly colored glass tableware and vases. Pieces are typically tall and slender like this 17-inch waisted vase. Collectors look for rare or experimental colors....
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Toy robots brought stellar prices at a recent sale. Early, rare robots in original boxes get the highest prices. This midcentury battery-operated Target Robot, one of the Gang of Five...
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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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