A Masterpiece Discovered in a Basement

Once again, a masterpiece has been discovered in a basement. In this case, it was a very well-hidden piece of art. A nondescript landscape was discovered in the cellar of artist Elizabeth Bodman after her death in 2015. While the work was attributed to her husband, little-known British artist Tom Wright, the back of the […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles July 2018 Newsletter Available

 A unique collection of mid-20th century furniture and accessories auctioned in Chicago and is featured in a sale report in Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles July 2018 newsletter.  The unusual and quirky items captured the attention of bidders who paid from $133 for a 1950’s Scandinavian telephone to more than $80,000 for a lot of […]

A Family Made the Discovery of a Lifetime — Hidden in a Shoebox!

Cleaning an attic usually results in bags of trash and maybe some old high school notebooks saved for some unknown reason. Recently, a French family made the discovery of a lifetime — maybe even a couple of lifetimes — when they found an intricately decorated porcelain vase in an old shoebox. Recognizing that they may […]

How to Properly Dispose of (Retire) an American Flag

If your American flag is tattered and can no longer be used, be sure to dispose of it the official way. Give it to a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, American Legion post, or the U.S. military. They will do the official ceremony that includes burning the old flag.      

Clear Plastic Purses Are Back in Style!

We can’t believe it, clear plastic purses are back again. Per Terry, “I hated my plastic box with the short strap that was the purse of the hour when I was in high school. I put a huge silk square in the purse to hide the contents. Keys, money, lipstick, mirror, pencil, paper, sometimes tickets, […]

It’s the 100th Anniversary of Daylight Savings Time

How to Update Vintage Clocks and Watches the Correct Way   This weekend, we’re “springing forward” as Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Computers, tablets and smart phones adjust automatically. But if you have a vintage Mickey Mouse watch or an old clock like the one pictured here, you have to spring forward the old […]

It’s #whatsitwednesday 2-28-2018

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. Please send an email to editor@kovels.com and attach a clear picture, the size and any markings. Hopefully, we will be able to identify it for our readers!  […]

It’s #whatsitwednesday!

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. Please send an email to editor@kovels.com and attach a clear picture, the size and any markings. Hopefully, we will be able to identify it for our readers!  […]

How Wire Fraud Impacts Dealers and Collectors

Dealers and collectors aren’t immune to the rampant wire fraud, which according to FBI statistics may cost small U.S. businesses about $3 billion a year. We heard from a dealer this week that many dealers and shippers have been impacted and significant amounts have been stolen.  BEWARE! The fraudsters hack your emails and insert their […]

Valentines Hearts

Valentine’s greetings from all of us at Kovels! Enjoy a valentine gift from Kovels – we have made the Valentine Hearts article from our subscription newsletter, Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles, public. Also, save $14 on any Kovels.com Online Premium subscription, which includes a digital version of our newsletter. Offer good until Friday, February 16. […]