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.

Small Hands, Big History

Kovels Antique Trader

BECAUSE PAUL SAID SO • A childhood chore, a passion for the past, and the guidance of a much-admired colleague led me to my dream job.

Rory McEwen's Tulips, a Fusion of Science and Art • Blending botanical precision with modern artistry, Rory McEwen's tulip paintings continue to captivate—both at auction and in a U.S. exhibition honoring his legacy.

Trifari's Fantastic Figural Brooches • With brooches back in style, it's the perfect time to revisit Trifari’s whimsical, wearable art

A Jelly Spoon Worth Its Weight in Silver

Paws, Paint, and Prestige: Canine Art Fetches Top Bids at Freeman's / Hindman • Pup portraits were “Best in Show ” fetching prices beyond expectations

Iris Apfel's Iconic Style Takes Center Stage at Christie's Auction • The fashion maven’s “more is more” philosophy dazzles at auction.

Eclectic Treasures Shine at Benefit Shop Foundation Auction • Vintage cards and quirky sculptures topped the Odds & Ends auction

Smooth Operators: Antique Clothes Irons Charm Collectors • As American humorist Erma Bombeck once said, My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.”

Confessions of a Thrift Store Junkie • A lifelong collector’s ode to the hunt, the heart, and the hidden treasures of thrifting.

EVENTS

ACES Up Their Sleeves • At ACES, auctions are more than lots—they're stories waiting to be told.

Lucienne Day Gets Wright

Classically Tiffany

THE SHOW GOES ON! • Ohio Valley Military Society’s 2025 SOS doesn’t disappoint

REAL AMERICAN HEROES • The Ohio Valley Military Society’s SOS may be the best show to buy/sell/trade military collectibles, and it is among the shows that former club president Bill Combs has described as being “where military history meets military collecting,” but it is also where att endees could literally meet true American heroes.

COSPLAY TIME AT SOS • For years, Show Of Shows has seen a steady flow of re-enactors and cosplayers, and 2025 was one where those with an interest in history once again dressed up to show off their kits. The show is truly becoming a “Comic-Con” style event for those who simply love military history.

STUFF WORTHY OFA MUSEUM • One of the reasons to att end SOS is that you just never know what you may fi nd! This year was no exception. There was no shortage of curiosities and collectibles worthy of a museum.

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGENDARY DEADLINE WRANGLER • Nearly 30 years, countless stories, one unforgettable editor.