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Vintage Locket Unlocks Four Photos
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
Q: This is a photo of a Mickey Mouse doll that stands about 12 inches tall. It was found in my mother-in-law's attic in 1988. Not one of her kids ever remember seeing it and we know nothing about its history. The doll is made of cloth with red wood …Read more.
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
Q: This is a photo of a small figurine that my mother had for about 70 years. It stands around 4 inches tall, has little blue wings on its back, and is in excellent condition. It has a matte finish and is marked on the back with the number "M …Read more.
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Vintage Costume Jewelry GlittersQ: This is a photo of a costume jewelry pin that my mother gave me around 1955. It is 3 inches long and is marked "Trifari." I also have the matching clip-on earrings. The stones are emerald, peridot and clear rhinestone. They are set in gold tone metal and in mint condition. Is my set collectible, and what can you tell me about it? A: Glittery costume jewelry from the early to mid 1900s is collectible. Gustavo Trifari and his uncle founded Trifari in 1910. The Great Depression adversely impacted the company's modest success. In 1930, Alfred Philippe was hired as the head designer and his creative designs jump-started the company. Philippe had been a designer with Cartier and also Van Cleef and Arples. His early pieces were inspired by the Art Deco period. He later created large floral pieces that became known as the "fruit salad" line. Trifari used a variety of marks and yours is circa 1955. In 1975, Liz Claiborne acquired Trifari and sells its jewelry today. Similar sets are selling in the range of $75 to $125. Some Trifari pieces can go much higher. Q: This mark is on the back of a set of dishes that were my mother's. Included in the mark is the word "Bavaria." I have almost enough pieces to complete a service for 12, but some of the pieces are missing. Since I don't know the name of the pattern, I don't know where to start my research. A: Rosenthal Porcelain and Glass Co.
Q: I have a child's plate and matching cup that belonged to my dad when he was a baby around 1919. The plate has the alphabet around the outer edge. Both the cup and plate are decorated with children playing. They were made in Germany. I would really appreciate any information you can provide. A: Your plate and cup are examples of children's ABC dishes. They were made in the late 1800s and early 1900s and are collectible. Your set would probably be worth $50 to $75.
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 2011 CREATORS.COM  
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