It’s sundown at a small park in Burbank and I’m dressed in head-to-toe black, carrying a big stick and ready to street fight, Sherlock Holmes style. I’m not exactly a ninja—the closest I’ve been to ...

Father’s Day is a time to treat Dad to the finer things in life. What could be finer than accessories for a Victorian gentleman? Maybe the box that holds them. This Victorian gentlemen’s traveling ...

Think of bartitsu, the martial art used by Sherlock Holmes, and the first word that may pop into your mind is “discombobulate.” It’s not too far from the truth, actually—and the recent Robert Downey ...

Edward Lear is the other great master of Victorian nonsense. Admittedly, Lear (1812-1888) lacks the universal appeal of his contemporary Lewis Carroll, but his longer poems — such as “The Jumblies” ...

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel collectorsgallery@kovels.com Jun 14, 2025 Jun 14, 2025 Father’s Day is a time to treat Dad to the finer things in life. What could be finer than accessories for a Victorian ...