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.

Kovels Antique Trader

Popped Culture • For some moviegoers, the most exciting part of a new release is the popcorn bucket

AND THEN I WAS THERE • A long-imagined journey into Mexico’s ancient past becomes very real

Charming Black Cats for Halloween • Black cat brooches combine feline charm, spooky folklore, and collectible style

Beyond the Block: Chrysanth emum Bowl • East Asian porcelain artists have a longstanding tradition of celebrating fall’s favorite flower

Halloween Whips Up Magic at Apple Tree Auction Center • Antique jack-o’lanterns and vintage party supplies deliver scary good sales

It’s a Halloween World After All! • Spooky-Themed Disney Attraction Items Sold in Heritage Auction

Raise a Glass to Oktoberfest with a Collectible Stein Auction • Collectible beer steins poured out plenty of variety at auction.

RELÍCS & ROOTS • Telling Jewish History with Judaica

Dust off the Lederhosen and Dirndls • From Cincinnati to Fredericksburg, these Oktoberfests bring Bavarian traditions to America

WHEN THE DEAD COME HOME • Día de los Muertos brings the living and the departed together through ancient traditions and the enduring power of remembrance.

EVENTS

A Parisian Mystery • Dr. Anthony Cavo identifies a reader’s signed Paris street scene and offers insight into the painting’s origins and current market value

A Toast to Mid-Century Breweriana • Anthony Cavo explores the history and value of a vintage Embassy Club Beer can

MONSTER SMASH • Thanks to the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland and the artistry of Basil Gogos, monsters once ruled the Kid World, much to the chagrin of parents.

Making a Market • How Sally Schwartz created a Chicago (Antique) Classic