Single branch transformed into wooden drying rack

Jun 5th, 2018 Comments Off on Single branch transformed into wooden drying rack
#Middlebury #Kovels Our ancestors were clever and could make many tools, containers and cooking utensils from wood or iron. It was not until the mid-19th century that helpful gadgets ... Continue Reading →

Perfume lamps were once a necessity

Mar 13th, 2018 Comments Off on Perfume lamps were once a necessity
#Middlebury #Kovels In the unsanitary world of the 18th and 19th century, bad smells were everywhere. There was no garbage pickup, no indoor flushing toilets and no refrigeration ... Continue Reading →

Plate dates back to 18th century

Jan 30th, 2018 Comments Off on Plate dates back to 18th century
#Middlebury #Kovels An auction catalog offered a “rare Kakiemon enameled porcelain plate” from the 18th century, but there was no further explanation of the age, history or design. ... Continue Reading →

Kovels: Antiques and collecting – ‘Kilroy was here’

Jan 4th, 2018 Comments Off on Kovels: Antiques and collecting – ‘Kilroy was here’
#Middlebury #Antiques #Kovels #Kilroy   Remember hearing “Kilroy was here”? Kilroy is a famous “doodle” seen during World War II. No one is sure exactly where it began, ... Continue Reading →
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