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Vintage Locket Unlocks Four Photos
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an opened gold locket. When folded closed, the cover has a black and white cameo, and behind each photo case are the words and number "Coro — Pat. No. 2545267." The locket is in mint condition.
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Mickey Mouse Collectors Pie Eyed Over Doll
Q: This is a photo of a Mickey Mouse doll that stands about 12 inches tall. It was found in my mother-in-law's attic in 1988. Not one of her kids ever remember seeing it and we know nothing about its history. The doll is made of cloth with red wood …Read more.
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Figurine Is the Twinkle in Collectors Eyes
Q: This is a photo of a music box figurine that I have. Several years ago, I bought a home and all its contents and found it stored in a closet. On the bottom, are the words "Schmid — Musical Collectibles — The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-…Read more.
Whimsical Figures Are Flights of Fancy
Q: This is a photo of a small figurine that my mother had for about 70 years. It stands around 4 inches tall, has little blue wings on its back, and is in excellent condition. It has a matte finish and is marked on the back with the number "M …Read more.
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China Dinnerware Serves as Family TreasureQ: 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. Can you tell me the value of my china? A: Victoria Porcelain Factory in Czechoslovakia made your dinnerware. Porcelain dinnerware was not always marked with the name of the pattern. Numbers were sometimes used to identify a design. Your service for 12 and set of dinnerware would probably be worth $500 to $700. Q: This mark is on the bottom of a porcelain pitcher that belonged to my great grandmother. It stands 14 inches tall, is cylinder shaped and decorated with hand-painted berries, blossoms and tendrils. There is gold trim on the top rim and handle. My mother told me my great grandmother always kept it in a china cabinet and only brought it out for special occasions. I treasure my pitcher and plan to pass it along to my daughter. Any information you can provide on its history and value will be greatly appreciated. A: Because of the height and shape of your pitcher, it is known as a tankard. You have an example of American Belleek porcelain that was made by Willets Manufacturing Co. Three Willets brothers established their porcelain factory in Trenton, N.J., in 1879.
Your tankard is a very desirable antique and was made around 1890. Similar tankards often fetch from $1,000 to $1,400 in antiques shops. Q: I have a cut glass vase that my mother had in our home for as long as I can remember. I am 87, so it has to be much older than that. It is 6 inches tall, has a sawtooth edge and is in flawless condition. I could not find a manufacturer's mark, so have no idea who made it. Can you tell what it is worth? A: Some of the most beautiful pieces of cut glass were made around the turn of the last century Many factories did not mark their pieces, making it extremely difficult to identify the origin. Your vase was made in the first quarter of the 20th century and would probably be worth $125 to $225.
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