Modern-day treasure hunters
Tom Knoblauch, left, and Duane Donovan stand with some of the items they have collected in Donovan’s Norwich home Tuesday, February 9, 2021. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
A small sample of artwork collected by Duane Donovan and Tom Knoblauch on display in Donovan’s Norwich home Tuesday, February 9, 2021. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Duane Donovan, left, and Tom Knoblauch stand with some of the items they have collected in Donovan’s Norwich home Tuesday, February 9, 2021. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Published February 24. 2021 7:45AM
Brian Barganier, Special to The Times
Tom Knoblauch and Duane Donovan are what you would call modern-day treasure hunters. Norwich is a city with deep history, with little trinkets and heirlooms left through the generations, well preserved treasures, and Knoblauch and Donovan love the hunt for them.