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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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Vintage Cream Pitcher Decorated with Morning GloriesQ: The pictured cream pitcher was given to me by my mother-in-law. Marked on the bottom, encircled by a black line, are the words: "Leigh Ware By Leigh Potters Inc. U.S.A." "Gleneden" is located below the mark. Against a cream background, the creamer is decorated with pink and blue morning glories with green leaves and trimmed with silver and green. It has no chips, cracks or crazing. I hope you can tell me the history and value of my cream pitcher. A: Leigh Potters produced semi-vitreous dishes in Alliance, Ohio, from 1926 to 1931. "Gleneden" is the name of the pattern. The black line encircling the mark is in the shape of Ohio. Your cream pitcher is an example of an Art Deco design and is part of a complete dinnerware set. Made around 75 years ago, your cream pitcher would probably sell in an antiques shop in the range of $15 to $25. Q: Earlier this year, we purchased a piece of pottery at an auction and would like to know something about it. I have enclosed a picture of the marks that are on the bottom of the piece. The bowl is formed by a circle of geese on a green base. The overall measurements are 6 inches high and 7 inches in diameter; it is in perfect condition. If possible, we would like to know when and where it was made as well as the name of the company. A.
Its value would probably be $175 to $225. Q: I have an antique wood pencil box that belonged to my great-grandmother. It is approximately 9 inches long and in very good condition. There are three compartments. The top slides back to reveal an ink bottle holder and has grooves for pens or pencils. It then swings to the side to open the bottom areas, which contain more storage. Although I looked closely, there are no manufacturer's marks. Can you tell me if it is collectible and whether it has any value? A: Your antique wood pencil box is collectible and was made in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. We have seen them selling in antiques shops as low as $35 and on the Internet as high as $125.
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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