The Latest News in the February 2008 Issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter

Cleveland, Ohio - January 29, 2008 – For manywas created in 1956 and it's been in production ever
avid collectors of antiques and collectibles the cold ofsince. A set with original cushions and wood frame
winter has forced them indoors. There is no betterrecently sold for $3360 at an Illinois auction. You can
time to grab a warm beverage, a comfortable chairsee an entire room in this style in Kovels' February
and a copy of the February edition of the Kovels' onnewsletter.
Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter. Nothing elseWhat's the story with antique cash registers? They
brings the collector up to date on the latest prices,seem to be popping up at little shops everywhere.
trends and news. The 12-page, color-illustratedAs their popularity increases, it's not surprising that
newsletter is available to subscribers in print andthey are seeing an increase in value as well. Several
online from the Kovels’ website at . Here are thisantique registers sold at a fall Showtime auction in
month's featured stories:Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prices ranged from $1430 to
It took many pennies for a collector to catch a rare$14, 400. We have some beautiful examples in the
Jonah and the Whale mechanical bank at aFebruary newsletter.
Pennsylvania auction. The antique treasure sold forIf it is cold where you are, what could be more
$414,000. To cash in on more information about castperfect than collecting penguins? There are just 17
iron mechanical banks, you'll want to get this month'sspecies of penguins, but a recent Richard Opfer
issue.auction in Timonium, Maryland offered more than 250
Check out one of the gems of Hall China's line ofpenguin collectibles. Want to know more? Get the
Autumn Leaf kitchenware. It's a vintage bean potFebruary issue and find out what some of the
that sold for $224 at an Iowa auction. Many moretuxedo-clad birds went for.
examples of Autumn Leaf can be seen in theThe February issue of the Kovels’ newsletter
February issue.also includes their regular monthly features, such as
Brilliant period cut glass shines for antique glassthe News Flash, Collector’s Gallery and
collectors in the February issue. An Aberdeen patternBuyer’s Price Guide. Subscriptions for the print
water pitcher by the Jewel Glass Company scorededition or the online edition can be purchased from
high at a Kansas auction when it sold for $1400. Youtheir website at
too can check out some of the dazzling examplesAccredited media interested in discussing the content
featured in this article.of this release or any topics related to antiques and
Get inspired to furnish your home in the high fashioncollectibles are encouraged to contact the Kovels at
of the 1950's. Wouldn't an Eames chair and ottomanto schedule an interview.
look great in your living room? The famous design