KOVELS ANTIQUES
Kovels Antiques: Garden Ware meant to be half-hidden
Art pottery made by Weller is a favorite among collectors. The company made art pottery in Zanesville, Ohio, from 1893 to 1948.
By By Terry Kovel , May 25, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Chairs made of horns have unique charm
Furniture has been made from carved and joined pieces of wood for centuries, but in every century there are a few designers who are intrigued by the forms of nature and use them to create furniture.
By By Terry Kovel , May 18, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Doorstops now more decorative than functional 
Iron doorstops are among today’s top-selling collectibles. They are probably not propped against a door to keep it open but are instead displayed like rare porcelain figurines on a prominent shelf.
By By Terry Kovel , May 11, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Decorative fish bowls date back to ancient Rome
Did you have a bowl filled with pet fish when you were young? The idea dates back to the Roman Empire, when carp were kept in marble tanks. Once panes of glass were made, a pane could be used on one side of the tank so people could more easily watch the activities of the fish.
By By Terry Kovel , May 04, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Ironing history reveals many collectible items
Permanent-press fabrics have relieved most households of the need to iron clothing. In past centuries, ironing was an almost daily duty of a woman in the home.
By By Terry Kovel , April 27, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Dual-purpose furniture still useful today
Dual-purpose furniture has been made for centuries. By the 1700s, there were chairs with large, round backs that flipped down on the top of the arms to make a table. There also were chairs that could be flipped over to be used as library steps.
By By Terry Kovel , April 20, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Garden decor, lawn ornaments still popular
If you don’t already have rabbits hopping around your garden, you might want to buy an antique garden rabbit to fool your friends.
By By Terry Kovel , April 13, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Joking around a common antique theme
April Fools’ Day is the day for jokes, but so are many other days. Our ancestors enjoyed jokes any day of the year. By the 1850s, potters were making puzzle jugs with holes that let liquid dribble down a shirt front and beer mugs with a ceramic frog or snake inside waiting to appear when the beer was gone.
By By Terry Kovel , April 06, 2012
Kovels Antiques: History can make objects more valuable
History becomes more interesting if you learn about it through objects and stories. It’s the “rest of the story” that adds to the fun.
By By Terry Kovel , March 30, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Tricky terms can confuse antique buyers
Seeking information about antiques and collectibles sometimes can be difficult because so many terms have more than one meaning.
By By Terry Kovel , March 23, 2012
Kovel's antiques: Collectors turn their focus to St. Pat’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland for more than a thousand years. The modern celebration on March 17 is a religious holiday in Ireland, with church in the morning, then a parade and dancing, eating and drinking later in the day.
By Terry Kovel , March 16, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Timepieces continue to appeal
A stick’s shadow, sundials, clocks, watches and wristwatches have all made it easier for a person to tell time. The earliest known sundial dates from about 800 B.C.
By By Terry Kovel , March 09, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Weller pottery art continues to be popular
Weller pottery was first made in 1872 in Fultonham, Ohio, but by 1882, Weller had moved to Zanesville, one of the main cities where pottery was made in Ohio.
Hundreds of thousands of pieces of decorative art pottery and florist wares were made at Weller Pottery before it closed in 1948. It was a profitable pottery because its products were designed in the prevailing fashion and appealed to buyers.
By By Terry Kovel , March 02, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Collectors still interested in Washington
Presidents Day, still officially named George Washington’s Birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday in February. But it has not always been celebrated on that day.
By By Terry Kovel , February 24, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Arts and Crafts, or Mission, style remains popular
Arts and Crafts, or Mission, furniture is described in most catalogs and books as functional and simple, with straight legs and arms. Pieces have little decoration, just visible mortise-and-tenon joints. Light or dark oak was preferred.
By By Terry Kovel , February 17, 2012
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