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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.
Nursery Rhyme Figurines Not Just For Kids
Q: This is a photo of my porcelain figurine. There are a total of nine, all in perfect condition, and each represents a nursery rhyme. Each figurine has the title, a number and a red sticker with the name "Lefton" on its bottom. The …Read more.
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Mythical Water Deities Serve as Inspiration for DragonwareQ: 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 are raised from the surface. The only marking I can find is "Made in Japan." All I know about my set is that my uncle bought it overseas for my aunt. Anything you can tell me about my tea set will be appreciated. A: You have a nice example of Dragonware made in the mid-1900s. Sets were often purchased by men serving in the military as gifts for their wives and family. Dragonware is collectible and still being produced. The value of your tea set would probably be $200 to $225. Q: This mark is on my sugar canister. Decorated with a moss green glaze, the canister has a lid and stands over 6 inches tall. The word "SUGAR" is embossed on front along with images of wheat. What can you tell me about my canister? A: Hull Pottery used this mark from 1910 to 1935. They were located in Crooksville, Ohio, from 1905 to 1986. The "Wheat" pattern is not easy to find. Your circa 1920s canister would probably fetch $150 or more in an antiques shop. Q: I have a Blickensderfer typewriter model No. 7 that is in mint condition. Does it have any value? A: George Blickensderfer designed several models of typewriters in the late 1800s in Stamford, Conn. One of his early models was featured at the Chicago World's Fair in 1891. Model No. 7 would probably be worth $800 to $900. Q: I received a glass vase that belonged to my grandmother. I can remember seeing it in the china cabinet when I was 10 years old. I am now 90. Standing over 12 inches, it is opaque white and decorated with multicolored enameled flowers. It has a pontil mark on the bottom, but no manufacturer's mark. I have often wondered about its history. A: Based on your description, you have a Bristol vase that was made in Bristol, England, in the late 1800s. They often were not marked. Your vase would probably be worth $50 to $100.
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