Antique or Junque from Creators Syndicate

China Dinnerware Serves as Family Treasure for 02/17/2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: my mother gave this lovely china set to me many years ago. She received the set as an engagement gift in the 1920s. The pattern is "Victoria," and it was made in Czechoslovakia. The number "299" is marked on most of the dishes. It is a seven-piece place setting service for 12 and includes 10 serving dishes. It has not been used in 40 years and is in perfect condition.

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Updated: Fri Feb 17, 2012

Carnival Glass Bowl Used on Holidays for 02/10/2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: My mother received this purple carnival glass bowl around 1910. She gave it to me when I married in 1957. Marked on the bottom is an "N" in a circle and there is a line under it. The inside is smooth; the only pattern is on the outside. The bowl has three feet. It is in mint condition. My mother always used this dish every holiday to serve pickles and relishes. It is hard to believ ...

Updated: Fri Feb 10, 2012

Reverse Painted Lamp Made in Early 1900s for 02/03/2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Enclosed is a photo of an electric lamp that belonged to my husband's parents. It stands approximately 14 inches tall, has a reverse-painted, dome-shaped, glass shade and a metal base. There is no manufacturer's mark, and it is in excellent condition.

I hope you can give me more information on our lamp.

A: Your lamp was made in the first quarter of the 20th century. There were ...

Updated: Fri Feb 03, 2012

Porcelain Condiment Set Serves as Family Heirloom for 01/27/2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I have in my possession the porcelain set that is seen in the enclosed photo. The set consists of a tray, a covered sugar bowl with a matching porcelain spoon and two shakers. The round tray measures approximately 7 inches in diameter. They are all decorated with hand-painted pink roses, green leaves and gold trim. The set is in pristine condition. Each piece is marked with the words "H ...

Updated: Fri Jan 27, 2012

Vintage Children's Hankies Not to be Sneezed at for 01/20/2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Enclosed is a photo of a child's vintage handkerchief that is one of a dozen that I have. They are approximately 8 inches square, are hemmed and in mint condition. Each hanky features a variety of scenes that include animals, children at play and the Easter Bunny.

Are children's hankies collectible and do they have any value?

A: Vintage children's hankies are collectible. They ...

Updated: Fri Jan 20, 2012

Victorian Ladies Feathered Their Nests for 01/13/2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I am sending you a photo of an antique feather wreath that was a gift to me from my aunt in 1947. It is in the original mahogany wood, shadow box and the overall measurements are approximately 28 inches by 26 inches. Each feather was hand cut and varies in color from beige to white. Silk ribbon, rather than the floral tape that is used today, was used to bind the feather grouping. The olive ...

Updated: Fri Jan 13, 2012

Porcelain Tray Sent a Message for 01/06/2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain tray that was a wedding gift to an aunt of mine in 1923. I have taken it to several antiques shops and was told in each instance that they had never seen anything like it. Marked on the bottom is the word "Noritake," and it is in pristine condition. My aunt told me the tray was meant to be a "calling card" receiver.

If you can ...

Updated: Fri Jan 06, 2012

Victorian Era Clock Is a Classic for 12/30/2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I purchased this clock about 50 years ago and would like to know more about its history and value. Marked on a label on the back are the words "Sharon — Prize Awarded Paris Expo 1878." The case is oak, and it stands about 17 inches tall. It has a "June 18, 1882," patent date. It is in good working condition.

A: Ansonia Clock Co. made your Victorian shelf cloc ...

Updated: Fri Dec 30, 2011

Vintage Costume Jewelry Glitters for 12/23/2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: This is a photo of a costume jewelry pin that my mother gave me around 1955. It is 3 inches long and is marked "Trifari." I also have the matching clip-on earrings. The stones are emerald, peridot and clear rhinestone. They are set in gold tone metal and in mint condition.

Is my set collectible, and what can you tell me about it?

A: Glittery costume jewelry from the e ...

Updated: Fri Dec 23, 2011

Vintage Humidors Humored Husbands for 12/16/2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Enclosed is a photo of what I believe is a humidor. The entire cabinet is 29 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The door opens to reveal a copper-lined interior, the handle is not brass and there is not a manufacturer's mark. I purchased it at a consignment shop for $22. Initially, I thought it was a telephone stand, but when I discovered the copper lining, I realized it must be a humidor. Alth ...

Updated: Fri Dec 16, 2011

Breakfast Set is Pretty in Pink for 12/09/2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I have enclosed a photo of my beautiful pink porcelain breakfast set. There are 14 pieces. Each is marked "Victoria Czecho-Slovakia." They are in very good condition, with the exception of the missing sugar bowl.

If you have any information about my set and its value, I would appreciate hearing from you.

A: Victoria Porcelain Factory made your breakfast set. They pro ...

Updated: Fri Dec 09, 2011

Rose Sprig Blossoms on Cake Stand for 12/02/2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Enclosed is a photo of the top of a yellow glass, cake stand that has been in my family for generations. It stands 9 inches tall, is in mint condition and is not marked.

Any information on the maker, age and value would be appreciated.

A: Your cake stand is an example of early American, pattern glass. Campbell, Jones and Co. made your canary yellow, cake stand. They were foun ...

Updated: Fri Dec 02, 2011

Vase Decorated with Fire Breathing Dragon for 11/25/2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: The vase seen in this photo belonged to my mother-in-law and is probably 80 years old. I inherited it from her. I would like to know more about it and its value. There is a dragon in relief that curves around the vase; it has bright blue beads for eyes, and it is breathing smoke. Part of the dragon is outlined in blue and there are white dots on the edge of the top, base and the handles. It ...

Updated: Fri Nov 25, 2011

Rescued Bronze Heirlooms Are Valuable for 11/18/2011

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I have enclosed a photo of four bronze pieces that my wife retrieved from a pile of heirlooms no one wanted after my grandmother's death. There are two vases, a covered dish with a bronze handle and a large bowl. They are all signed in script with the name "Carl Sorensen" and in mint condition. My grandmother had a friend who would buy antiques from everywhere, and she gave some to ...

Updated: Fri Nov 18, 2011

Game Table Set Still a Winner for 11/11/2011

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

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Updated: Fri Nov 11, 2011

Game Table Set Still a Winner for 11/11/2011

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Q: What can you tell me about the game table and chairs seen in this photo? I inherited the set in August of 1961. Bourbon Barrel Furniture made it from real bourbon barrels. The oak tabletop reverses to a gaming table, and there is storage in the base. The chairs swivel, too.

Do you have any idea of the value of my set?

A: Whiskey and other spirits are aged in oak wood barrels o ...

Updated: Fri Nov 11, 2011

Antique Mugs and Brush Stir up a Lather for 11/04/2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Q: This shaving mug has been in our family since the early 1950s. It is marked on the bottom with the word and number "Germany — 99." The multi-colored flowers are in relief against a heavily embellished gold background. We also still have the shaving brush that came with it. The mug was given to my dad, who was a painter and paperhanger, by the owners of a home he was working i ...

Updated: Fri Nov 04, 2011

Vintage Stove Stokes up Collectors for 10/28/2011

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The kitchen stove seen in this photo was made by O'Keefe and Merrit around 1942. It has an oven light, clock with a timer, broiler, center griddle and a cover. Everything works and is in great condition. I used it every day and loved it, but we have to move, and it won't fit in my new little kitchen.

Could you please give me an idea how much it is worth?

A: O'Keefe and Merrit w ...

Updated: Fri Oct 28, 2011

Clinker Is Collectible for 10/21/2011

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I would appreciate anything you can tell me about the cast iron item seen in this photo. I have been told it might be a "clinker bucket," but I'm not sure what it is. It is approximately 20 inches long and 14 inches high, and the lid lifts up. My cat could fit inside!

A: You do have a clinker bucket, and it is collectible. Clinkers are fragments or the residue from a coal fi ...

Updated: Fri Oct 21, 2011

Antique Dinnerware Serves as Family Treasure for 10/13/2011

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Q: Enclosed you will find pictures of a set of dishes that I have. There are approximately 70 to 80 pieces in the set, which includes serving bowls, platters, a gravy bowl and a teapot. Marked on the back of each dish are the words "England — W. H. Grindley and Co. — Windsor Ivory —The Katherine — Reg. No. 737554." I purchased this set years ago at an auction f ...

Updated: Thu Oct 13, 2011