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The Daily Times
15 Feb 2026
KOVELS: Jade horse figures symbols of peace and prosperity
In 2026, the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, begins on Feb. 17. According to the Chinese zodiac, it is the Year of the Horse. Horses are important animals in Chinese culture and mythology, and they have appeared in ... .
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The Maryville Daily Times
08 Feb 2026
KOVELS: Inventive ways of staying warm started long ago
Our extremities are especially challenging.
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The Maryville Daily Times
01 Feb 2026
KOVELS: Memory jugs evolve into unforgettable 3-D scrapbook
Can you put a price on memories? This memory jug sold for $1,125 at Slotin Folk Art Auction. Memory jugs like this one, with decorative items embedded into the surface, are a famous African American art form. They are believed ....
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The Daily Times
25 Jan 2026
KOVELS: Two-toned glass finds shining value
Two-toned glass where one color shades into the other was fashionable in the late 19th to early 20th century. It started with amberina, which shades from red to amber and was made by reheating part of a piece of amber ... .
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The Daily Times
18 Jan 2026
KOVELS: Aynsley products from earthenware to elite china
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The Daily Times
11 Jan 2026
KOVELS:Vintage posters promised the future
This poster invites the reader to “Enjoy These Winter Days” with an illustration of a peaceful snow-covered path lined with trees. It’s not simply an encouragement to admire the beauty of nature, though; it also encourages the viewer to enjoy ... .
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The Daily Times
04 Jan 2026
KOVELS: Colonial revival might include Windsor chairs
With 2026 bringing the 250th anniversary of the ...
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The Maryville Daily Times
28 Dec 2025
KOVELS: Art nouveau designs like Majorelle make natural collectibles
Art nouveau designs were based on nature. A close look at this table, which sold for $2,750 at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, shows that the side supports literally branch out at the top, where they meet the panels of carved flowers ....
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The Maryville Daily Times
21 Dec 2025
KOVELS: Small ceramic Christmas trees treasured by familes, collectors
Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in Germany and were introduced to the U.S. by the early 20th century. The mid- to late-20th century saw trees made ....
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The Daily Times
14 Dec 2025
KOVELS: Artists bring their own styles and contemporary trends to menorahs
Hanukkah menorahs are fantastic examples.
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The Daily Times
07 Dec 2025
KOVELS: Bohemian glass artists excelled in making decorations
There are numerous ways to decorate glassware, and 19th-century Bohemian glass artists excelled in all of them. They often used multiple types of decoration on the same piece. For example, a small glass beaker or tumbler that sold for $75 ... .
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The Maryville Daily Times
30 Nov 2025
KOVELS: Finding gueridon table more than small victory
If you enjoy trivia, picking up obscure historical references is part of the fun of antiques. Most people probably haven’t heard of Gueridon, a character from 17th-century French farces. But if you’re a fan of antique furniture, you may be ....
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The Maryville Daily Times
23 Nov 2025
KOVELS: Cranberry glass serves up interest beyond a turkey side
Cranberry glass? Maybe not so much.
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The Daily Times
16 Nov 2025
KOVELS: Simpler majolica pieces good bargain option
Majolica, the famous tin-glazed earthenware ...
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The Daily Times
09 Nov 2025
KOVELS: Civil War antiques march to a unique drum
A Civil War-era drum that sold .
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