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Earthenware Set Serves as a Treasured Family Heirloom
Q: This is a photo of a chocolate pot with a matching dinner plate and small plate that has been in our family since the late 1700s. Marked on the bottom of each piece are the words, "Baker and Co. — Persian Rose." According to our …Read more.
1908 Wedding Gift is a Valued Heirloom
Q: I am enclosing a photo of a hand-painted porcelain vase that my parents received for their wedding in 1908. On one side is a night scene, while a female and a male lion are on the other side. Standing about 10 inches tall, the dragon handles and …Read more.
Mythical Water Deities Serve as Inspiration for Dragonware
Q: I have enclosed a photo of my inherited teapot. It is part of a set that includes a creamer, sugar bowl with lid, six cups and saucers. Each piece is decorated with a black dragon against a background that shades from white to black; the designs …Read more.
Nursery Rhyme Figurines Not Just For Kids
Q: This is a photo of my porcelain figurine. There are a total of nine, all in perfect condition, and each represents a nursery rhyme. Each figurine has the title, a number and a red sticker with the name "Lefton" on its bottom. The …Read more.
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Porcelain Canister Set Spices Up the KitchenQ: This photo contains an old porcelain canister set from Germany. The set was given to my mother-in-law by a friend who immigrated to the United States. We think the unmarked set is at least 80 years old, and each piece is in excellent condition. Can you tell us anything about its history? A: Porcelain canister sets were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Many were made in Germany and Czechoslovakia. Sets that were exported to the U.S. were required to be marked by the country of origin. There is no manufacturer's mark because an immigrant brought the set to the United States. The value of your set would probably be $125 to $175. Q: This enclosed mark is on the bottom of a pottery vase that belonged to my grandmother. Standing 7 inches tall, the vase has bark-shaped handles and is decorated with a pine cone and pine needles against a blue background. Also included with the mark are the numbers "814-7." The interior has a tan glaze. What can you tell me about my vase? A: Roseville Pottery made your vase. They were located in Zanesville, Ohio, from 1892 to 1957. Introduced in 1931, the "Pinecone" pattern has an interesting history. Created by designer Frank Ferrell in the early 1900s, it was offered to several potteries, including Roseville, and rejected. Around 1931, Roseville salesman, Charles Snyder, believing in its appeal, took it off the shelf and production began. His vision proved to be successful. Your vase would probably fetch $400 to $500 in an antiques shop. Q: I have a child's porcelain tea set that consists of a teapot, a cream pitcher, a sugar bowl, three cups, three saucers and one plate. The dishes are decorated with scenes of a young boy and a dog. Marked on the bottom of the teapot are the words: "Nippon — Hand Painted." I can't find any information on my set on the Internet. I cherish it and hope you can tell me about its age and its value. A: Porcelain with the "Nippon" mark was made between 1891 and around 1920. "Nippon" is the Japanese word for Japan. Children's porcelain tea sets are very desirable collectibles. Similar tea sets are in the range of $150 to $175.
Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS.COM 
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