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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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Nursery Rhyme Figurines Not Just For KidsQ: 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 pictured figurine is "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary," and the number is "1107." I hope you can determine the value, if any, of my figurines. A: Not all nursery rhymes are what you think. They often have dark historical meanings. "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" is a reference to the daughter of Henry the VIII, and some believe the silver bells and cockleshells represent instruments of torture. Your figurines were made by the George Zoltan Lefton Co., which was founded in Chicago in 1941. Each of your figurines was made in the late 20th century and would probably be worth $25 to $50. Q: I enclosed the mark that is on several plates that I inherited from my grandmother. The plates are decorated with flowers and a pheasant against a cream-colored background. Also included with the mark are the words: "Antique Ivory from Salem." The pattern number is "SML 122." Do you know anything about these dishes? Is there any way you can help locate pieces to add to my collection? A: Salem China Co. was located in Salem, Ohio, from 1898 to the 1960s.
Scour the Internet, e-Bay, antiques shops and estate and yard sales. Also, china-matching services can be found on the Internet. Your dishes would probably be worth $20 to $25 each. Q: I work for a lady who has a ceramic pig that was made in Occupied Japan. It is about 4 inches long and decorated with leaves and a bird. There is an opening on the pig's back for planting a flower. Could you help us determine the value? A: Objects marked "Occupied Japan" are popular collectibles. They were made after World War II during the American occupation from 1945 to 1952. Similar pig planters produced during the occupation period are in the range of $15 to $25.
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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