A Look Inside the April Issue of Kovels Antique Trader
From flippin’ awesome pinball machines to glass that bends the rules—April’s issue has collectors of all kinds in mind.
We meet collectors chasing high scores and style in the April issue of Kovels Antique Trader.
From the cover story, Kris Manty takes us back to the buzzing world of vintage pinball machines, exploring their cultural staying power and irresistible appeal to serious collectors and casual fans.
Toots Zynsky, the pioneering glass artist known for her vibrant, undulating vessels made from heat-formed threads of glass, is celebrated in a dazzling profile. “She’s one of a small, core group of pioneering artists who made contemporary glass a worldwide phenomenon,” says Tina Oldknow, former curator of modern glass at The Corning Museum of Glass.
Speaking of eye-catching glass, swung vases take center stage in an in-depth feature by our own Kele Johnson. With an unapologetically personal lens, she dives into the vivid world of these Mid-Century Modern marvels, helping readers understand why no two pieces are alike—and why that’s precisely the point.
Pamela Wiggins Siegel returns with a glittering nod to Whiting & Davis, known not just for their iconic mesh handbags but also their often-overlooked costume jewelry. With her usual insider insight, Siegel shows us what makes this vintage jewelry line a collector’s dream.
The April Sales Reports don’t disappoint. They cover everything from antique samplers, quilts, and other needlework to striking Art Deco furniture and a wildly curious oddities auction featuring spirit photos, phrenology skulls, and yes—even conjoined taxidermy pigs.
This month also marks a heartfelt farewell from Editor Paul Kennedy in his final “Editor’s Note.” After more than four decades of “playing with words for a living” during his various tenures as a newspaper reporter, book publisher, and magazine editor, Paul leaves us with a touching reflection that ties together childhood monkey bars, life’s great balancing acts, and the joy of doing what you love. It’s a must-read.
Whether you collect swung glass or samplers, pinball machines or pinback jewelry, there’s something for everyone in the April issue of Kovels Antique Trader.
