Top 5 County Fair Collectibles 

Bring out the blue-ribbon cows! How about some sheep? And of course, let’s put aside any diets and savor fried elephant ears covered in powdered sugar, skinny French fries drenched in ketchup and served in a giant cup, cotton candy and, of course, deep-fried anything. It’s county fair time, that popular All-American tradition. Vintage county […]

Political Collectibles Like Buttons and Bandannas Reflect History

Banners, scarves, cups, mugs, baseball caps — everything conceivable to promote a candidate or a party — can potentially be a collectible. Buttons, historical manuscripts, photographs and books connected to candidates or campaigns are also collectible. Celluloid pinback buttons were first used to promote a product or person at the Republican Presidential nominating convention of […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles January 2021 Newsletter Available

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles newsletter is available as a print subscription, or as a digital version that is included in the Kovels Knowledge and Kovels All Access memberships. Start your Kovels Knowledge Free Trial now or login. Kovels’ January 2021 newsletter features fine furnishings from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Saturday Evening Girls pottery, western collectibles, Gio […]