Old soda ads, markets, and antique trinkets revived
The column surveys early 1900s carbonated drink brands like Coca-Cola and Hires, collectible advertising pieces, and a Hires syrup dispenser that sold for $106,700. It covers Kovels guidance on antiques, marking clues such as Lobach chairs and the meaning of Danmarks on porcelain, plus advice on fixing jewelry and valuing vintage toys and last stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca-Cola
Pepsi Cola
Hires
Moxie
Charles Hires
Philadelphia
Antique price roundup from United States shows and auctions
Current prices recorded across antiques shows flea markets and auctions vary by locale. Items include a Popeye bubble-browing pipe $35, Living Barbie $75, Beatles wallet $110, Stanley tool catalog $375, Manhattan Optical camera $445, Schwinn bicycle $635, Pairpoint jar $710, Pilkington vase $920, calico quilt $1,275, and a George III chair $3,450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ramat & Co
London
Stanley Tool
Manhattan Optical Co
Schwinn J.C. Higgins
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soda Companies
Kovels
Lawrence Journal-World
King Features Syndicate
E. 45Th St
New York
Lobach
Samuel Lobach
Pike Township
Berks County
Arnold Print Works
North Adams
Mass
Palmer Cox
Enterprise Q I
Mi’g Co
Phil’a
U.S.A
Pat
Enterprise Manufacturing Co
Danmark
Denmark
Beachwood
Ohio
Cowles Syndicate Inc
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pilkington Pottery
George III
Nal
America
Creative Center
Cme
Ie Etal
Ene
Personal Stamp Exchange
Fairfield 1202
Glasschalk
Dianet
Earth
BD. Ees
Nun
Lawrence
Kasold Drive
Westridge Shopping Center
Hobbylobby.com
Jayhawk
Tom Jones
Tee
Tare
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