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

Posted on July 21, 2014 at 8:14 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Fenton Silver Crest vase Fenton has been creeping up the Top 20 list and this month appears at the top. It’s a popular and often inexpensive collectible. The Kovels’ Top 20 list for June 2014 shows antique enthusiasts busy researching: 1) Fenton, 2) Dinnerware, 3) Coca-Cola, 4) Occupied Japan, 5) Wedgwood, 6) Stoves, 7) Bottles, 8) Bavaria, 9) McCoy, 10) Doll…..

Collectable Designer Jewelry from Mexico

Silversmith’s designed and manufactured jewelry for centuries in Mexico. It wasn’t until the 1930′s that Mexican Silver Jewelry become popular in the United States, when William Spratling established a retail outlet near Taxco Mexico. Soon after, Mexican Silver Jewelry began to be imported by retail outlets in U.S.. In short time, Mexican Silver Jewelry could be found in stores throughout the states, from fashionable Gump’s in San Francisco to Montgomery Ward in Chicago and it was “all the rage”. Mexican Silver continues to be a highly collectable item.

The “stones” set in this piece are not actually stone but highly prized art glass known among collectors as “Dragons Breath” faux opals. Carrying an artists mark (side view of eagle head), this Sterling Silver Link Bracelet is an excellent example of vintage designer jewelry from Mexico.

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Posted on July 2, 2014 at 5:48 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

This Independence Hall bank is an antique that’s perfect for the Fourth of July. This is where it happened – the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, now called Independence Hall. This 11-inch cast iron bank depicting Independence Hall was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It sold recently at a New Jersey auction for $1,680.

Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles July 2014 Newsletter Available

Posted on June 25, 2014 at 2:56 pm by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Vol. 40 No. 11 The July 2014 Kovels' newsletter features antique dollhouses, Mexican silver jewelry, vintage coffee bins and tins, Charles Limbert’s Arts and Crafts furniture and cameras and photos “then and now,” all with photos and prices.

Wedding Cake Toppers

Posted on June 17, 2014 at 11:21 am by admin / Jewelry values / 0

Kewpie wedding cake topper June is the month of weddings and brings to mind a collectible you probably never thought of—wedding cake toppers. This miniature bride and groom figurine is a little vintage treasure and makes a charming “something old.”