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Kovels Antiques: Over the years, Santa’s look has changed
Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. At first he was St. Nicolas, a tall thin man with a beard. In 1823, the famous poem The Night Before Christmas was published. It describes a jolly little man who was small enough to slide down a chimney.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. At first he was St. Nicolas, a tall thin man with a beard. In 1823, the famous poem The Night Before Christmas was published. It describes a jolly little man who was small enough to slide down a chimney.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Mystery solved on colorful animal pitchers
In the 1980s, collectors tried to solve the mystery of who made a series of red, black and cream-colored pitchers shaped like animals and birds.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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In the 1980s, collectors tried to solve the mystery of who made a series of red, black and cream-colored pitchers shaped like animals and birds.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Calling cards way to offer formal greeting
High-society Victorians had a formal way to meet new friends. No playground visits, no social media. The only proper method was an exchange of calling cards, often called “visiting cards.” The system gave the elite a chance to screen newcomers and reject the “unwanted.”
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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High-society Victorians had a formal way to meet new friends. No playground visits, no social media. The only proper method was an exchange of calling cards, often called “visiting cards.” The system gave the elite a chance to screen newcomers and reject the “unwanted.”
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Lamp shape depended on type of fuel
The shape of a lamp once was determined by its power source. A candle required a holder that kept the candle upright, caught drippings and was not damaged if the candle burned too low. Most early candlesticks were made of metal, and many had drip pans and handles so the lit candle could be moved.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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The shape of a lamp once was determined by its power source. A candle required a holder that kept the candle upright, caught drippings and was not damaged if the candle burned too low. Most early candlesticks were made of metal, and many had drip pans and handles so the lit candle could be moved.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Tobacco jars sought after, but many fakes
The first U.S. Surgeon General warning on tobacco products was required in 1964. Tobacco was labeled as bad for your health. Americans were soon using fewer tobacco products, such as cigarettes, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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The first U.S. Surgeon General warning on tobacco products was required in 1964. Tobacco was labeled as bad for your health. Americans were soon using fewer tobacco products, such as cigarettes, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco and cigars.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Limited tools, clever ideas lead to collectibles
This is the time to run out to the grocery store and get a turkey for Thanksgiving. In the early 19th century, the turkey was a wild one, probably killed by a member of the community. If a time machine could bring someone from that era to our Thanksgiving dinner today, there would be very little inside or outside the house that has not changed.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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This is the time to run out to the grocery store and get a turkey for Thanksgiving. In the early 19th century, the turkey was a wild one, probably killed by a member of the community. If a time machine could bring someone from that era to our Thanksgiving dinner today, there would be very little inside or outside the house that has not changed.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Vintage stands for houseplants hard to find
Starting in about 1885, plants were among the decorations in a house because central heating kept homes – and plants – warm in the winter, and glass windows let light into most homes.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Starting in about 1885, plants were among the decorations in a house because central heating kept homes – and plants – warm in the winter, and glass windows let light into most homes.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Halloween pottery popular then and now
Halloween decorations today include jack-o-lanterns, black cats, spiders, bats, ghosts, vampires, witches and other spooky, scary things. But in past years, many of these creatures were not threatening.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Halloween decorations today include jack-o-lanterns, black cats, spiders, bats, ghosts, vampires, witches and other spooky, scary things. But in past years, many of these creatures were not threatening.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Some furniture made to fit just one room
Most furniture is made to fit in almost any room, but sometimes furniture is made to fit the room – to look as if it’s built into a wall.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Most furniture is made to fit in almost any room, but sometimes furniture is made to fit the room – to look as if it’s built into a wall.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Antique figure meant to bring fertility to bride
Babies don’t always arrive as soon as they are wanted. Today a woman might consider getting medical help to conceive, but since ancient times the fertility symbol was thought to be an aid.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Babies don’t always arrive as soon as they are wanted. Today a woman might consider getting medical help to conceive, but since ancient times the fertility symbol was thought to be an aid.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Mystery part of collecting fun
Part of the fun of being a collector is trying to identify recently discovered old tools and, if possible, trace the past owners of the finds.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Part of the fun of being a collector is trying to identify recently discovered old tools and, if possible, trace the past owners of the finds.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: ‘J.P’ copies sell almost as well as the originals
Jacob Petit (1796-1868) was a talented porcelain painter who worked for the Sevres factory in France, then opened his own shop. He moved his company to Paris in 1869. In less than 10 years, he had hired about 200 people to make and decorate porcelains.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Jacob Petit (1796-1868) was a talented porcelain painter who worked for the Sevres factory in France, then opened his own shop. He moved his company to Paris in 1869. In less than 10 years, he had hired about 200 people to make and decorate porcelains.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Collectors fight over unusual furniture pieces
Sometimes an unusual piece of furniture is offered for sale, and many collectors fight over it. A “Dr. Byrne’s Medical Examination Chair” was offered by Skinner Auctioneers of Boston.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Sometimes an unusual piece of furniture is offered for sale, and many collectors fight over it. A “Dr. Byrne’s Medical Examination Chair” was offered by Skinner Auctioneers of Boston.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Fig-shaped containers still popular
The first fig trees were brought to America from Spain in 1520. A ripe fig is very sweet, so it was often used when sugar was not available.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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The first fig trees were brought to America from Spain in 1520. A ripe fig is very sweet, so it was often used when sugar was not available.
Friday, September, 21, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Puzzle mugs meant to be practical joke
Put some fun into your collections and start hunting for old or new figurines, plates and drinking mugs that were meant to be jokes. Puzzle mugs date back to the 1700s. They were popular in taverns. When a patron was tipsy, the bartender poured ale into a mug that hid a realistic pottery frog at the bottom. Empty the mug and the frog appeared while other patrons laughed.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Put some fun into your collections and start hunting for old or new figurines, plates and drinking mugs that were meant to be jokes. Puzzle mugs date back to the 1700s. They were popular in taverns. When a patron was tipsy, the bartender poured ale into a mug that hid a realistic pottery frog at the bottom. Empty the mug and the frog appeared while other patrons laughed.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Chinese inkcake in demand, even in the West
For the past few years, auctions of Chinese antiques have attracted many bidders and high bids. The auctions have included many items that were not recognized by American bidders.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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For the past few years, auctions of Chinese antiques have attracted many bidders and high bids. The auctions have included many items that were not recognized by American bidders.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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Kovels Antiques: Cricket not just a bug but also multi-use stool
A “cricket” is an insect, but it also may be a footstool. The cricket (footstool) was usually no more than 12 inches high. It was used as a seat for very young children in school or as a foot rest.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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A “cricket” is an insect, but it also may be a footstool. The cricket (footstool) was usually no more than 12 inches high. It was used as a seat for very young children in school or as a foot rest.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Iridescent glass popular with collectors
Ancient Roman iridescent glass dug up in Israel is now being featured in modern jewelry. One of the jewelry designers told viewers of a late night shopping channel that the thin layer of iridescence called “patina” was taken from the ancient glass and assembled flake by flake on a base used to create new jewelry.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Ancient Roman iridescent glass dug up in Israel is now being featured in modern jewelry. One of the jewelry designers told viewers of a late night shopping channel that the thin layer of iridescence called “patina” was taken from the ancient glass and assembled flake by flake on a base used to create new jewelry.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Names on toys can create more of a mystery
Knowing the name of the maker of any collectible or antique adds value, but sometimes a name creates a mystery. There are many vintage children’s toys marked “Steelcraft,” but books or online searches don’t quickly turn up the history of the mark.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Knowing the name of the maker of any collectible or antique adds value, but sometimes a name creates a mystery. There are many vintage children’s toys marked “Steelcraft,” but books or online searches don’t quickly turn up the history of the mark.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Kovels Antiques: Vintage bells for towers are difficult to find
Often when restoring a historic church or school, a large bronze bell is needed for the bell tower. The bells are difficult to find because many have been sold as scrap and melted, and others are too heavy to be moved for a reasonable price.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Often when restoring a historic church or school, a large bronze bell is needed for the bell tower. The bells are difficult to find because many have been sold as scrap and melted, and others are too heavy to be moved for a reasonable price.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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