A Look Inside of the August Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

From Sears kit houses and a monstrous collection of horror comic book art to the company that offered kids whoopee cushions, the new issue of Kovels Antique Trader is full of wonder and excitement. A shortage of affordable homes challenges many in the U.S. today. But more than 100 years ago, a would-be homeowner could […]

Kovels Antique Trader Vol. 67 No. 10 – August 2023

Fruit Salad Jewelry … Thrift Shop Royalty… John Dillinger Collectibles … Archival Fashion … Lamps & Lighting … Catalin Radios … ’70s & ’80s Toys … Magic Memorabilia … Collector’s Gallery … Prices    

A Look Inside the March Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

Is there a better way to get your motor running than by hitting the road on an antiquing adventure? We don’t think so, which is why you’ll discover a roadmap to The Best Antiquing Destinations across the United States in the March issue of Kovels Antique Trader. From East to West, and all parts in […]

A Look Inside of the February Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

February is the month of love—a time for Valentine’s Day and remembering the people we love, as well as the things we love. The February issue of Kovels Antique Trader takes all of this to heart. In a touching cover feature, writer Daylyn Miller shares a story of love lost and then found anew through […]

A Look Inside of the December Issue of Kovels Antique Trader

The December issue of Kovels Antique Trader takes you on a sentimental journey, celebrating 50 years of Hallmark Keepsake ornaments. Since 1973, Hallmark Keepsake ornaments have provided a visual representation of the things we treasure in life, immortalized each holiday season on a tree or tabletop. Through the years, the ornaments have been popular with […]

From the business of vintage to the excitement of Halloween, the October issue of Kovels Antique Trader offers plenty of tricks and treats this month.

Born out of frustration of not being able to easily find what he was trying to collect online, Tom Johnson started Ruby Lane. Twenty-five years later, Ruby Lane is the world’s largest curated online marketplace for quality vintage collectibles and antiques. We caught up with Johnson, the co-founder, CEO, and president of Ruby Lane, at his […]

Commemorative Jim Beam Antique Trader Bottle

Q:  I found two of these Jim Beam bottles in our local antique mall, and I couldn’t resist. I thought you might enjoy seeing a picture for obvious reasons. Can you tell me about the history behind the bottle? A:   Clearly, you have good taste in collecting! Your Jim Beam commemorative bottle is from 1968 […]

The September Kovels Antique Trader is here!

From Disney to dollhouses, the September issue of Kovels Antique Trader offers a magical view of the wonderful world of collecting. Brothers Walter Elias Disney and Roy Oliver Disney found Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio on Oct. 16, 1923. Their studio is in the rear of a small office occupied by Holly-Vermont Realty at 4651 Kingswell […]

Kovels Antique Trader September 2023

Disney at 100…Art Dealer Guilty…Barbie Dolls…Carnival Glass…Red Wing Stoneware…American Western Collectibles…Wedgwood…Five Historic Dollhouses…American Furniture Styles…Collector’s Gallery  

Kovels Antique Trader Debut Issue – August 2023

Thrifty Threads…Archival Fashion…Lamps and Lighting…Catalin Radios…’70s and ’80s Toys…Magic Memorabilia…John Dillinger & Gangster Memorabilia…Fruit Salad Jewelry…Thrift Shop Tourism…Ceramics Marks…Collector’s Gallery