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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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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.
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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