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Carnival Glass Bowl Used on Holidays
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. …Read more.
Reverse Painted Lamp Made in Early 1900s
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 …Read more.
Porcelain Condiment Set Serves as Family Heirloom
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 …Read more.
Vintage Children's Hankies Not to be Sneezed at
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 …Read more.
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Antique Hair Wreath Circles in on ProfitQ: The enclosed photo shows an antique hair wreath that was made by my great-aunt around 1880. It is in the original octagonal frame, which measures 29 inches in diameter and is lined in silk. I would love to know its value and history. A: Hair weaving was a popular craft in the Victorian Era. It involved weaving hair that belonged to family members into wreaths or jewelry. Wreaths were often made as memorials to deceased relatives; they were usually mounted on silk and framed behind glass in shadow boxes. The horseshoe shape is open to heaven and a symbol of luck. Your wreath is an example of mourning art, and even though it's a tad bizarre, it would probably be worth $800 to $1,500. Q: This mark is on the bottom of my antique porcelain vase. The vase, decorated with a woman in a long dress, stands approximately 10 inches tall. On each side of the vase are handles in the shape of serpents. It belonged to my grandmother and always sat on a shelf in her china cabinet. What can you tell me about the mark and the value of my vase? A: Beyer and Bock created your vase. They made porcelain in Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany, from 1853 to around 1960. Your vase was made in the first quarter of the 20th century and might be worth $225 to $275. Q: I have an antique gold thimble that I would like to know more about. Made by Thomas Brogan, it is marked with a star and "14-K-9." Could you tell me its age and value? A: Thomas Brogan Co.
Your solid gold thimble was made around 1880 and it would probably be worth $200 to $400. Q: I have a child's pink glass luncheon set of dishes that belonged to my mother. It consists of a cream pitcher, sugar bowl, and four each of cups, saucers and plates. I have been told the set was made by the Jeannette Glass Co. and the pattern is "Cherry Blossoms Pink." What is my set worth? A: You have a very desirable Depression glass collectible. Jeannette Glass Co. was located in Jeannette, Pa., and made the "Cherry Blossoms Pink" pattern from 1930 to 1939. The set was produced in both pink and delphite, an opaque blue color. The value of your set would be $350 to $400.
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 SYNDICATE INC.
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