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China Dinnerware Serves as Family Treasure
Q: 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.…Read more.
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.
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Porcelain Canister Set Spices Up the KitchenQ: 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. Can you tell us anything about its history? A: Porcelain canister sets were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Many were made in Germany and Czechoslovakia. Sets that were exported to the U.S. were required to be marked by the country of origin. There is no manufacturer's mark because an immigrant brought the set to the United States. The value of your set would probably be $125 to $175. Q: This enclosed mark is on the bottom of a pottery vase that belonged to my grandmother. Standing 7 inches tall, the vase has bark-shaped handles and is decorated with a pine cone and pine needles against a blue background. Also included with the mark are the numbers "814-7." The interior has a tan glaze. What can you tell me about my vase? A: Roseville Pottery made your vase. They were located in Zanesville, Ohio, from 1892 to 1957. Introduced in 1931, the "Pinecone" pattern has an interesting history. Created by designer Frank Ferrell in the early 1900s, it was offered to several potteries, including Roseville, and rejected. Around 1931, Roseville salesman, Charles Snyder, believing in its appeal, took it off the shelf and production began. His vision proved to be successful.
Your vase would probably fetch $400 to $500 in an antiques shop. Q: I have a child's porcelain tea set that consists of a teapot, a cream pitcher, a sugar bowl, three cups, three saucers and one plate. The dishes are decorated with scenes of a young boy and a dog. Marked on the bottom of the teapot are the words: "Nippon — Hand Painted." I can't find any information on my set on the Internet. I cherish it and hope you can tell me about its age and its value. A: Porcelain with the "Nippon" mark was made between 1891 and around 1920. "Nippon" is the Japanese word for Japan. Children's porcelain tea sets are very desirable collectibles. Similar tea sets are in the range of $150 to $175.
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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