Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles August 2016 Newsletter Available
Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) July 28, 2016 -- Lithographed tin character toys wound up collectors at a New Jersey toy auction and are featured in a sale report in Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles August 2016 newsletter. See pictures and prices of a Donald Duck that drums, a Pinocchio that walks, a Mortimer Snerd that drives his “tricky auto,” as well other amusing windup toys that have appeal to children of all ages. Collectors clamored for Walter Lamb patio furniture at a California auction. Lamb designed patio furniture that captured the clean, classic style of the 1950s and prices for his pieces ranged from $1,250 to over $3,500. Kovels’ August issue pictures examples made of weathered bronze frames and cotton yacht cording that include a chaise lounge, bench, table and chairs, and even a planter. And Kovels’ latest issue shines a light on the bright market for Scandinavian lighting. Find pictures of midcentury table, floor and ceiling lighting by Alvar Aalto, Poul Henningsen, Tapio Wirkkala and Paavo Tynell that sold from $2,000 to $32,000.
Oyster plates were the focus at a Pennsylvania auction that offered more than 250 plates made of glass, majolica, porcelain, and silver. A $3,600 Wedgwood majolica oyster plate with a zebra pattern took top honors and is pictured in Kovels’ August issue, along with other majolica examples that included a Haviland “turkey” oyster plate, a replica of the plates that were part of the White House china set used by President Rutherford B. Hayes. And useful antique tools attracted woodworkers as well as collectors at another Pennsylvania auction, where the top price of $7,232 was paid for a Stanley combination plane. See a 19th-century wantage rod, surveyor’s slide rule, try square and other tools with quality workmanship and historical value that made bidders reflect “they just don’t make them like they used to.”
Terry Kovel goes “on the road” to the semi-annual flea market in Burton, Ohio, with the new owner of an old house to hunt for furniture bargains. The popular illustrated Collector’s Gallery answers readers’ questions about ticket booklets from a 1938 baseball promotion, an autographed Disney picture, a silver caddy spoon, and printed pillow top fabric.
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