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 shoes; the ears are black felt; and it has four fingers. The eyes are missing, and one shoe has a hole in the bottom of the sole.

Anything you can tell us will be appreciated.

A: Your Mickey Mouse doll was made around 1930 by Knickerbocker Toy Co. in New York. The shoes are composition, and it originally had Mickey Mouse pie eyes. The eyes were made of oilcloth and had a pie-shaped cut out section, thus the term pie eyes.

Your Mickey Mouse doll would probably fetch $700 to $1,500 in an antiques shop.

Q: This is a photo of the box that contains an antique amber glass party ware set for 20. The set includes tumblers and old-fashioned glasses all with square bases and serving dishes. Before I donate it or sell it at a garage sale, I would like to know the value of my set.

A: Your set of amber glassware falls in the category of collectibles rather than antiques. "Vanity" is the name of the pattern, and your set was made by Colony Glassware around 1968. It was also made in clear glass and is often referred to as barware.

Similar sets are selling in the range of $20 to $25.

Q: I have three "Cries of London" porcelain plates. They are 8 inches in diameter and decorated with very colorful scenes. The plates all have titles that include "Sweet China Oranges," "Milk Below Maids," and "Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberrys." On the back of each plate are the words "Tuscan — Fine Bone China — Made in England." I have had these plates for years, and they are all in excellent condition.

Anything you can tell me about my plates will be greatly appreciated.

A: The "Cries of London" scenes were based on original paintings by English artist Francis Wheatley. He painted scenes of people selling their wares in London streets around 1792. Each scene had a specific title.

Your Tuscan fine china plates were made Staffordshire, England, around 1947. Each plate would probably be worth $20 to $25.

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