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Q: I have enclosed a photo of an opened gold locket. When folded closed, the cover has a black and white cameo, and behind each photo case are the words and number "Coro — Pat. No. 2545267." The locket is in mint condition.
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Mickey Mouse Collectors Pie Eyed Over Doll
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Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Figurine Is the Twinkle in Collectors Eyes
Q: This is a photo of a music box figurine that I have. Several years ago, I bought a home and all its contents and found it stored in a closet. On the bottom, are the words "Schmid — Musical Collectibles — The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-…Read more.
Whimsical Figures Are Flights of Fancy
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Victorian Era Clock Is a ClassicQ: I purchased this clock about 50 years ago and would like to know more about its history and value. Marked on a label on the back are the words "Sharon — Prize Awarded Paris Expo 1878." The case is oak, and it stands about 17 inches tall. It has a "June 18, 1882," patent date. It is in good working condition. A: Ansonia Clock Co. made your Victorian shelf clock. Anson Phelps, along with clock manufacturers, Franklin C. Andrews and Theodore Terry, formed Ansonia Clock Co. in 1850. They became one of the major clock manufacturers in the United States in the early 19th century. By 1929, they went into receivership and sold their holdings to Soviet Russia. "Sharon" is the name of the design of your clock. It is an 8-day strike and has a classical design with pilasters on either side. The words "Prize Awarded Paris Expo 1878" refers to an award given to the company rather than to your clock. Originally, it sold for around $8. Today, your circa 1882 clock would probably be worth between $300 and $400. Q: The enclosed mark is on the bottom of a stein that was purchased in Germany. Also included with the mark are the words "Western Germany." The stein is decorated with scenes in relief of people drinking, has a pewter lid and stands about 5 inches tall. I measured how much liquid it holds; it is 1/8 of a liter. What can you tell me about the manufacturer, age and value of my stein? A: Your stein was made around 1960 by Albert Jacob Thewalt Factory.
Your stein would probably be worth $50 to $100. Q: I have a question regarding a Hummel figurine that my wife inherited. It is a figurine of a boy on a sled holding a lantern, and there is a Christmas tree aboard behind him. It is marked "Goebel — 396-1— W. Germany" and "M. I. Hummel" on the base. The overall height is 6 inches, and it is in mint condition. What is its value? A: The Goebel mark you described shows your Hummel figurine was made between 1972 and 1979. "Ride into Christmas" is the name of your figurine and it is the larger of the two sizes available. Many Hummel figurines are not commanding as high of values as in the past. Internet prices for your figurine are in the $175 to $275 range.
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