When shopping at antiques stores, flea markets and garage sales, collectors should be aware of the dangers that older items can pose. Some innocent-looking antiques can be dangerous.
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Kovels picked 5 antique and vintage gift ideas that any mother would love.
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Handbag designer Judith Leiber will be missed. Her whimsical and highly collectible bags are the stuff of dreams.
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First offered by Mattel Inc., in 1968, Hot Wheels are still a popular toy and now, collectible. Sales topped $16 million in the first year and have hardly slowed since....
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How do you find a taxidermied "mermaid"? This one sold at a recent auction for "out of the ordinary" items that rarely are sold. These discoveries can be a highlight...
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Gnomes, birdbaths and planters are just a few of the garden decorations that can be found at auction. They can be spruced up with new paint without lowering their value....
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Karl Drerup enamel-on-metal pieces are on display throughout the world. This 10-inch bowl, picturing the Four Evangelists, shows his meticulous style characterized by layers of color. His non-religious enamels garner...
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Pocket watches, lapel watches and chatelaines drew collectors to a recent sale of timepieces that hadn't been offered for sale in decades. Buyers looked for high-quality watchmakers, expensive materials and...
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Fakes and reproductions are common in beaded Indian clothing. Authentic items are famous for their artistry and beauty. This beaded blue vest made in 1910. See more prices and photos.
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Costume jewelry by Marcel Boucher has key identifying features that help to date it and determine price. He frequently used a white metal base with pavé rhinestones and enamel, seen...
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