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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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Revival Furniture Stands the Test of TimeQ: I would like to know if you can tell me the value of my bedroom furniture. I have enclosed a photo of the night stand. The set also includes a bed frame, vanity with a mirror, chest-on-chest and dresser with a mirror. I believe it was made in the early 1900s, and it is in excellent condition. There is a label with the words "American Furniture Company — Hillenbrand Industrials — Master-Made Furniture — Batesville, Indiana." A: Your bedroom furniture is an example of English Revival furniture that was made in the early 1900s. The style was inspired by 17th-century English design. John and William Hillenbrand, along with Herman Schrader, established the American Furniture Co. in 1879. Located in southeastern Indiana, the company was part of the early-1900s manufactured high-end bedroom and dining room furniture. Your complete set would probably be worth $1,000 to $1,500. Q: Enclosed is the mark that is on the bottom of an ironstone pitcher, which belonged to my grandmother. The pitcher is white and decorated with a beige tropical scene of birds, flowers and palms. It stands about 9 inches in height and is in mint condition. I can't find any information on the mark. I hope you can tell me the history of my pitcher and its value. A: Dunn, Bennett and Co., Ltd., made your pitcher in the mid- to late 1800s. They produced earthenware in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, from 1875 to 1964. Similar pitchers often fetch $125 to $175 in antiques shops. Q: We have an electric waffle iron that has been in our family for over 80 years, and it still works! Made by Manning-Bowman in Meriden, Conn., the model is "1605." Is our waffle iron "antique or junque"? Any information will be appreciated. A: Manning-Bowman was founded in 1849.
To officially be classified as an antique, an object should be 100 years old. Nevertheless, it is certainly not "junque." Early electric waffle irons are very collectible, ranging from a low of $75 to $175, depending on the condition.
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 2010 CREATORS.COM  
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