Innholdsfortegnelse for July 1, 2021 i Kovels Antique Trader

A collection of Golden Age comic books in pristine condition was assembled by a young boy who grew up, went to war and never returned. For decades, the books were kept safe by the brother who vowed to keep watch over the comics should anything happen to his sibling on the battlefield. Hence its moniker, The Promise Collection – proof of a promise kept. Beginning in June, Heritage Auctions is offering more than 5,000 high-grade Golden Age comic books that haven’t seen the light of day since they were purchased off newsstands in the 1940s. The Promise Collection is one of the rare assemblages recognized as a pedigree by the Certified Guaranty Company – and it’s “the highest-quality pedigree collection, book for book, to debut in our hobby in the…

If you’re an immigrant to the United States at the turn of the 20th century and you want a name change that conveys success, what do you choose? For Henrietta Kanengeiser, it had to be Carnegie. That was just the beginning for this formidable young woman now known as Hattie Carnegie. Through talent and hard work, she grew one small shop into a fashion design powerhouse that included jewelry to accompany her clothing. Today her work is revered among vintage jewelry and fashion enthusiasts alike. A Bit More History A native of Vienna, Austria, Henrietta Kanengeiser migrated to the United States in 1901. She settled with her family in a poverty-ridden area of New York looking for opportunity. Not long after, she changed her last name to Carnegie seeking a…

And while it may not be ideal to reach life’s pinnacle at 17, at least I can say that for one brief, shining moment, I made the world a better place to sweat. When Destiny hands you that opportunity, you don’t ask why now? You simply ask, “Will that be a small, medium or large root beer float, ma’am?” That’s right, for one memorable summer I worked behind the counter of my hometown A&W Root Beer Stand. And to the contented, appreciative masses I served swiftly, aptly and with the correct change, I say, you’re welcome. It’s an incredible responsibility manning the counter of a Root Beer Stand day after sweltering day, fulfilling the refreshment needs of a community. Easy? Hardly. Hectic? Always. Rewarding? Mostly, but only if the carhops…

Adversity no problem for antique advertising fans It’s good to be nimble, as the Antique Advertising Association of America (AAAA) recently discovered. After canceling last year’s annual convention because of the pandemic and transitioning to a successful virtual convention and adding another virtual winter retreat in January – both of which were warmly received – the club for collectors of popular and antique advertising planned to hold an in-person convention this summer. Those plans were scuttled, however, when the club was informed the convention hotel was sold and closed for renovation. The new owners couldn’t assure AAAA the hotel would be available in time for their summer event. Not to be deterred, Plan B calls for the advertising enthusiasts to return to a free virtual convention and sale July 24-25…

To list your antiques-related event (show, auction, convention, etc.) for free in Antique Trader, send event information (date, location, contact information, times) at least six weeks in advance to: AT Calendars, C/O Antique Trader Editors, 5225 Joerns Dr., Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481 OR email to ATNews@aimmedia.com. Listings will be included on a space available basis. Antique Trader assumes no responsibility for any show not listed. EDITOR’S NOTE: The cancelations or postponements we have received are marked with asterisks. Be sure to check if events you are interested in are still on before you go. We will be updating this calendar and the one online as we receive official notification of any cancelations/postponements. ARIZONA July 23-24, 2021, Prescott Valley. Prescott Antique Show & Vintage Market, Findlay Toyota Center, 3201…

The staggering growth in the sports and trading card hobby, an apparent godsend to deep-pocket collectors, auction houses and dealers, has revealed a dark side. Overwhelmed by the increasing demand for the cards driven by a hugely speculative secondary market, and concerned with violence erupting as a result of stunning growth in card values, Target has “temporarily” stopped selling professional baseball, football and basketball cards, as well as Pokémon trading cards, in its retail stores. Amid an unprecedented explosion in the sports and collectible trading card industry, dealers and collectors have overrun retail stores cleaning out their shelves, buying the latest boxes of trading cards as soon as the shelves were stocked and almost immediately selling them for multiple times their face value. Reports have surfaced in recent months of…

When Weller Pottery developed its Coppertone line in the late 1920s, the frogs that are featured on many pieces were reportedly so popular with workers that the small ones began disappearing. More than 90 years later, these frogs are still endearing to collectors as whimsical summertime pieces that are always in season. According to Denise Rago and David Rago, authors of Warman’s Weller Pottery, Coppertone refers to the heavily mottled green glaze created to mimic the green patina found on copper. Designed by artist Rudolph Lorber, Coppertone is one of the most well-known lines Weller produced and is easily identifiable by its bright glaze. Coincidentally, green frogs can change the color of their skin from a bright, vibrant green to a darker brown, and there can be a lot of…

June 19, 2021, Chicago. Potter & Potter Auctions’ Summer Magic Auction of magicana will bring together an array of ephemera dating to the Victorian era and beyond, feature props and memorabilia from the careers of many heroes of magic (Cardini, Paul Daniels, David Devant, and others), and conclude with the third offering vintage and modern props from the collection of Rüdiger Deutsch. The auction will start at 10am. For more info, visit potterauctions.com. PENNSYLVANIA June 18, 2021, Garnet Valley. Briggs Auction is offering the Ivo Ispani Estate Collection for auction. This extensive collection reflects Ispani’s love of antiques, especially the excellence and crafts of Japan and China, that were his lifelong passion and includes a vast assortment of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics, bronzes, works of art, decorative arts, antique…