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Porcelain Canister Set Spices Up the Kitchen
Q: 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.
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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.
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Candlesticks Bring a Valuable Antique to LightQ: The pictured candlesticks are in perfect condition. I recently bought them from an elderly lady in my neighborhood for $20. On the bottom of each are the raised words: "Roseville — USA — 1651." They stand over 2 inches tall and are 4 inches wide. What can you tell me about my candlesticks? A: Roseville Pottery made your candlesticks in the 1940s. Founded in 1892 in Roseville, Ohio, the pottery factory moved to Zanesville, Ohio, in the late 1890s. "Snowberry" is the name of the pattern; it was introduced in 1947 and available in blue, tan, pink and green. Take another look at the number on the bottom of your candlesticks — it actually is "ICS1," which is the model number. The value of your pair is in the range of $125 to $225. Q: The enclosed mark is on the bottom of a porcelain punch bowl that belonged to my great-grandmother. Decorated with large pastel flowers, the bowl is 12 inches in diameter. It was always kept in my grandmother's china cabinet and used only for special occasions. I hope you can tell me how old it is, who made it and its value. A: Albert Pillivuyt and Co., located in Paris, made your punch bowl around 1900. It would probably be worth $325 to $375. Q: Can you tell me anything about a set of Noritake china that I inherited? The service for eight was bought from the Larkin Soap Co. in the early 1900s. The set is complete and in excellent condition. A: The Larkin Soap Co. The Larkin Soap Co. imported your Noritake china from Japan, and the set would probably be worth $500 to $800. Q: When I was a child, I was given a "Hopalong Cassidy" dinner plate with a matching mug and cereal bowl. Each piece is white and decorated with images of Hopalong Cassidy. Marked on the bottom are the words: "W. S. George Company — Hopalong Cassidy" with a cowboy boot. I will be grateful for any information you can provide. A: Hopalong Cassidy memorabilia is collectible, and your circa 1950s dinner set would probably be worth $75 to $125.
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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