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    It’s Magic!
    CHICAGO—An extremely rare, signed, self-published book by famed illusion builder Guy Jarrett sold for $60,000 to headline the early spring “Houdiana and Magic Memorabilia Event” at Potter & Potter Auctions. The 370-lot event in April realized $629,00
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    Vents
    To list your antiques-related event (show, auction, convention, etc.) for free in Kovels Antique Trader, and on our website, antiquetrader.com, email event information (date, location, contact information, times) at least six weeks in advance to: ATN
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    Fantastic Plastic
    Growing up in the 1960s, I remember the women in my life wearing jewelry decorated with some attention-grabbing plastic components. My grandmother had a super chunky bracelet embellished with simulated turquoise and my mom had some lipstick red butto
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    Kovels Antique Trader
    VP/GENERAL MANAGER COLLECTIBLES Corinne Zielke EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Paul Kennedy; pkennedy@aimmedia.com EDITORS EMERITAE Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Elizabeth Heineman, Dr. Anthony J. Cavo, Rick Cook, Wayne Jordan, Kris Manty, Pamela
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    R.S. Prussia Porcelain Dazzles at Woody Auction
    Collectors proved how popular R.S. Prussia porcelain has been for the past 100-plus years when they pushed many pieces well past their estimates at Woody Auction’s sale on April 6. Featuring the collection of Dr. Joe and Faye Krick of Tennessee, the
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    Collector’s Gallery
    Q: I was wondering if someone could tell me something about this Superman comic and possibly give me an idea of its value? If not, could you possibly point me in the right direction? A: It appears that you have a copy of Superman #1 from DC Comics re
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    Sewing up The Suds
    It wasn’t the classiest place in town. It was no frills, kind of shabby, and rundown - okay, it was a dive, a dive that remains one of my fondest memories. Curry’s Tavern was the name of this waterfront bar owned by a retired New York City policeman,
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    Auction Highlight
    Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the most valuable comic book in the world! A copy of Action Comics No. 1, the comic book that introduced Superman to the world in 1938, sold for $6 million in April at Heritage Auctions. Graded Ver
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    Found in Attic, Chonese Vases Sell for $150k
    Sometimes, even auction houses need a second opinion. Nesbits Auctioneers & Appraisers in the U.K. estimated a pair of blue and white Chinese porcelain vases at a value of about £100, or about $125, ahead of their March 6 auction. The vases attracted
    Antique Trader2 min read
    Space! The Final Frontier For Collectors
    The late Greg Jein was a master of the sci-fi universe. When the acclaimed Academy Award-nominated artist and model maker wasn’t creating miniatures for various Star Trek properties and other movies, he was collecting original costumes, props, script
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    The Joy of Bob Ross
    With his friendly demeanor and smile, soothing voice and poofy permed hair, Bob Ross was like that favorite teacher who never judged and always believed in you, even if you didn’t believe in yourself. “You know without question that we don’t make mis
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    Survey Says: Art Deco is Hot
    Every year, the research staff at Asheford Institute of Antiques surveys its community of more than 2,470 current students and past graduates who are actively employed or working within the antiques, collectibles, and vintage marketplaces, to get a r
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    Auction Highlight
    The Danish architect and designer Verner Panton (1926-1998) ranks among the most prominent and innovative designers of the second half of the 20th century. His preference for mostly bold colors and his skillful play with basic geometric forms and fi
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    London’s Calling
    I don’t know about you, but when the end of August rolls around, I’ve just about had my fill of hot dogs on the grill, mosquitos, sunburn, ants circling the sticky puddle formed by my melting popsicle, guys in jorts and, for the most part, summer. Wh
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    Rich Penn Joins Morphy’s
    Renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy’s in a newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will work in tandem with Morphy’s marketing team and advis
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    Collectors Play by House Rules
    Taking something old and making it new again is one of the simple pleasures of recycling antiques and collectibles. That appeal, combined with the desire to spruce up personal spaces, is why architectural salvage is one of the most popular trends in
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    Book Em', Collectors!
    Bookends proclaim the importance their owners place on the books between them and are like punctuation marks on a shelf. They are popular with collectors for their elegant, charming and whimsical forms and affordable prices. An interesting pair of bo
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    Auction Highlight
    Born in the central Mexican city of Guanajuato in 1886, DIEGO RIVERA became one of the great Modernists of 20th-century art, as well as, arguably, the most important painter in Mexico’s history. Between 1910 and 1920, Mexico underwent an era of profo
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    Lettuce Entertain You
    In its salad days, Dodie Thayer’s whimsical lettuce ware was an entertaining must for Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and other A-list celebrities. Queen Elizabeth II even ate lunch on a set of specially ordered lettuce ware whe
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    Kovels Antique Trader
    VP/GENERAL MANAGER COLLECTIBLES Corinne Zielke EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Paul Kennedy; pkennedy@aimmedia.com EDITORS EMERITAE Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Elizabeth Heineman, Dr. Anthony J. Cavo, Rick Cook, Wayne Jordan, Kris Manty, Pamela
    Antique Trader1 min read
    East Meets West
    A collecting mania swept over America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Asian art played a significant part in it. Western interest in the Far East was spurred not only by the unfettered opening of China and then Japan to international trade
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    No Pain, No Grain
    The theme “Down on the farm” offers up a myriad of collectibles, included among them is the tractor seat. Early cast iron seats did not offer much in the way of comfort. Today it’s a different story, as farmers sit on cushioned seats. In the 1800s, s
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    Rising From The Ashes
    Growing up, a staple accessory on my family’s coffee table was a large piece of cut glass with a pattern of flowers and stars that seemed far too pretty for its purpose: holding my parents’ cigarette ashes and cigarette butts. At the time, my parents
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    The Fruit Of Our Labor
    Like many of you, I keep a close eye on my retirement savings. It is wise to stay vigilant. But unlike many of you, I don’t need to go online to check my 401(k) balance, or waste time talking to my financial advisor about the status of my portfolio,
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    A Whale Of a Time
    Collectors had a whale of a time buying treasures from the sea off ered at Eldred’s biannual marquee maritime art auction, “The Property of a Gentleman: Maritime and Decorative Art from the Estate of Peter Goldstein,” on Feb. 27-28. Goldstein, a keen
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    Lost & Found
    Filmmaker and film collector Gary Huggins traveled to Omaha, Neb., last year for an auction that included films. Huggins was drawn to an old cartoon that was part of a stack of film reels, but to buy it he had to buy the entire stack, which cost $20.
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    Vintage Beer Can Sets Record
    BRIMFIELD, Mass. — A new world auction record was set for a vintage beer can with the $51,500 ($62,830 with buyer’s premium) final bid for a Perone Beer quart cone top can at Morean Auctions in late February. Described as the only known example, the
    Antique Trader4 min read
    Like Father, Like Son
    Spending many days in the Providence, R.I., area over the past 30 years, I’ve gotten to know some very interesting people in the costume jewelry industry. From designers to business owners and component suppliers, they’re often seen as rock stars in
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    Events
    Every first Sunday of the month, Alameda. Alameda Point Antiques Faire, 3900 Maine St., Alameda, CA. The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California, boasting 800 dealer booths. All items 20 years old or older. Fo
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    Simply Magnificent
    DOUGLASS, Kan. – It was, as Woody Auction promised, an “exceptionally rare opportunity to add an outstanding, one-of-a-kind-piece to your collection.” And during a frenzied bidding war, one enthusiastic collector took advantage of that opportunity, s

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