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Creepy Collectibles

Posted on October 29, 2014 at 7:51 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Hand, human bones A human-bone hand was part of a rare antiques collection sold at a pre-Halloween auction that was not for the faint of heart. Make no bones about it, there were some creepy and macabre lots.

5 Halloween Things You Can Collect Now

Posted on October 22, 2014 at 3:40 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Decorating the house for Halloween has grown to be second only to decorating for Christmas. Vintage Halloween collectibles are scarce because they were used and thrown out. They sell for high prices. But collectors who love Halloween should be on the prowl for decorations with fun graphics that will be future collectibles. Here are five things (spookier than spiders) to look for now that will be sought-for and pricey collectibles in 25 years.

It’s Time for Halloween’s Spooky Spiders and Bats

Posted on October 16, 2014 at 8:13 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Wardle vase with bats Most people are afraid of bats and spiders, so they’ve been popular features on Halloween decorations since the 1920s. But this vase, decorated with two large bats, was made in about 1900 and sold for $1,003 at a Cincinnati auction.

Kovels.com Top 20 Antiques and Collectibles Searches for September 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 at 2:58 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Trunk, Louis Vuitton A collector likes to pack up an antique trunk – and then stay home to enjoy it. September Top 20 list shows antiques enthusiasts busy researching: 1) Fenton, 2) Coca-Cola, 3) Occupied Japan ……

Kovels’ Price Guide 2015 Now Also in eBook Format

Posted on October 1, 2014 at 12:37 am by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Kovels’ Price Guide 2015 Companion eBook is now available only from the Kovels.com online store. America’s most authoritative antiques price guide is ready for reading on the go.