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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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Gaudy Ironstone Cheese Dish is a KeeperQ: The pictured antique covered cheese dish has been in my family for years. No one in the family knows for sure how old it is or if it has any value. It is unmarked and in mint condition. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. A: Judging from your photo, you have a Gaudy Ironstone cheese keeper that was made in the mid- to late-1800s. Made in England, most examples of Gaudy Ironstone were decorated with floral designs that were painted orange, red, light blue and cobalt. Many pieces were not marked. Your cheese keeper would probably be worth $350 to $450. Q: This mark is on the bottom of a porcelain compote that is in perfect condition. The compote is decorated with pastel floral sprays against a white background, and there is a reticulated border around the edge. What can you tell me about the maker, age and value of my compote? A: The Carl Schumann Co. located in Arzberg, Germany, made your compote in the early 1900s. Similar pieces are seen in antiques shops selling in the range of $75 to $125. Q: I'm wondering about the value of my collection of over 100 women's hats from the 1930s to the 1970s. Most were never worn and are in excellent condition. They are in all colors, styles, textures, and some are feathered. Also, I would like to know if there is a collectors club for vintage hats. A: Although vintage women's hats are collectible, I don't have the name of any collectors clubs. Most hats from the period you described are in the range of $25 to $50. Some can go much higher. Q: I have a silver baby cup that a relative received when he was born in 1898; his initials are engraved on the side. Marked on the bottom are the words, "Pairpoint Mfg. Co. — New Bedford — Mass — Quadruple Plate — 439." There is also the letter "P" in a diamond. I am curious about its history and value. A: Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1890 and became one of the largest silver plate factories in the United States. "Quadruple Plate" shows that the baby cup was silver plated and "439" is the design number. Assuming the silver plate has not worn away and the cup is in good condition, it would probably be worth $75 to $100.
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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