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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
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 Humidors Humored HusbandsQ: Enclosed is a photo of what I believe is a humidor. The entire cabinet is 29 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The door opens to reveal a copper-lined interior, the handle is not brass and there is not a manufacturer's mark. I purchased it at a consignment shop for $22. Initially, I thought it was a telephone stand, but when I discovered the copper lining, I realized it must be a humidor. Although it needs refinishing, the structure is in good condition. Any information you can give me will be appreciated. A: You are correct; it is a humidor. In the first half of the 20th century most homes had humidors in their living rooms. A homemaker usually placed one next to her husband's favorite chair. Smokers stored their tobacco and smoking accessories in the copper lined cabinet. The copper lining helped keep the tobacco fresh. Your humidor was made around 1930 and would probably be worth $75 to $100. Q: This is the mark on the bottom of an antique-covered dish that I inherited from my great aunt. The dish is decorated with blue, rust and white flowers against a white background, and it is trimmed in gold. The lid has a raised knob handle and there are handles on either side of the dish. My great aunt always kept it in her china cabinet in the dining room and only used it for holiday dinners. I treasure the dish and would never want to sell it, but I would like to know more about it and its value. A: Enoch and Ralph Woods made your covered vegetable dish in the early 1900s.
Your covered vegetable dish would probably be worth $75 to $100. Q: I have a Brownie Hawkeye Flash Camera that includes the flash attachment. It is in good working condition. What is its current value? A: Kodak introduced their Brownie Hawkeye Flask camera in 1949. It has a molded plastic body and can be used with or without the flash. Today, they can be found on the Internet selling anywhere from $25 to $60.
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