Kovels Antique Trader

Whether you're looking for a trusted place to bid in auctions, buy or sell, Antique Trader is the top resource to find online auction sites, auction houses, and expert advice about antique furniture, jewelry and collectibles. Thousands of antiques and collectibles are for sale in each issue as well as hard to find items to buy, sell, or trade. Antique Trader also contains the most current and comprehensive information on antique shows and stores and earns best-selling honors year after year by providing precise descriptions and current pricing.

Lucky Penny • Oops! Mis-struck 1958 Lincoln cent coin sells for record $1.136 million

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THERE ‘AUTO’ BE A LAW • A Bugatti supercar just sold for $10.7 million more than the first super car I owned.

Tiffany Thrills • The timeless allure of Tiffany Studios lamps was reflected in the recent Morphy Fine & Decorative Arts auctiont that realized $1.9 million. Highlighting the event was a Tiffany Nasturtium lamp that sold for $123,000. A selection of pieces from the sales follows.

The Natural Perfection of GRUEBY POTTERY • Rooted in the Arts & Crafts Movement, Grueby was superbly innovative and flawlessly fired, as seen in the magnificent Moth jar sold at Rago.

Clementine Hunter • A self-taught artist in her middle age, the former Louisiana cotton-picker’s way of understanding her world won her admirers and acclaim.

AN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL • King Tut’s tomb was opened one-hundred years ago, making this the perfect time to explore Egyptian Revival Jewelry.

BON VOYAGE • Packed with potentional, steamer trunks were a welcome traveling companion on ocean cruises.

Tips for Packing Steamer Trunks Artfully

Packer Heads New Potter & Potter Fine and Outsider Art Department

JFK’s Birthday Bash

EVENTS • To list your antiques-related event (show, auction, convention, etc.) for free in Antique Trader, and on our website, antiquetrader.com, email event information (date, location, contact information, times) at least six weeks in advance to: ATNews@aimmedia.com. Listings will be included on a space-available basis. Antique Trader assumes no responsibility for any show not listed in our print editions, but it will be listed in our online calendar.

Cupid’s Capitalist • Meet Esther Howland, creator of the modern valentine card

ZELDA! • Artist, writer, 1920s icon, a new book showcases a different side of Zelda Fitzgerald, America’s first flapper.