From the Best of 2024 and the influence of Atomic Age Design to a tribute to a renowned collector and friend, the January issue of Kovels Antique Trader offers a look back at the people and things that made our world a more interesting place.
Fans sink their teeth into a treasure trove of Anne Rice’s personal possessions in a hauntingly memorable auction.
Boldly Bidding Where No Fan Has Bid Before: Iconic Star Trek Memorabilia Hit the Auction Block in November 2024.
A reader uncovers a porcelain mark tied to A. A. Vantine Co., once owned by mobster Arnold Rothstein—aka ‘The Brain’ and ‘The Fixer’—the inspiration for Gatsby himself. It turns out identifying porcelain marks is easier than fixing the World Series, but not by much!
Kovels Antiques, Inc., was founded by Ralph and Terry Kovel. Hailed as “the duke and duchess of the antiques world,” they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Their bylined column is the longest-running syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. Their guides include the annual Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, which has sold over 4 million copies since its first edition.
