Q: The enclosed picture is of an antique wicker baby carriage that I recently purchased. There is a label with the words "F. A. Whitney Founded 1858." It is in excellent condition, and the wooden wheels have wooden spokes, rubber treads and a wooden handle. The frame is wrought-iron steel, and there is a brake for the wheels. It has a storage space in the bottom, and the seat will either recline or allow the child to sit up. The hood is adjustable and will fit onto either end of the carriage.

Would you be able to tell me anything else about my lovely carriage and possibly the value?

Q: Francis Austin Whitney and his cousin Francis Wolfe Whitney founded the company in Leominster, Massachusetts, in 1858. They were the first manufacturer of baby carriages in America. They are no longer in business, and their original building has been converted into apartments in an historic district.

Your carriage was made in the 1920s, and similar ones can be found selling from $150 to $250.

Q: This mark is on the bottom of a porcelain cake plate I own. It is decorated with beige flowers against a matte ivory background, and it has a scalloped edge with a tan trim. Also included with the mark are the number "73" and the word "Clarion."

It has been in our family for a long time, but we don't know anything about it. I hope you can tell us about the maker, vintage and value.

A: You have an Old Ivory cake plate that was made by Hermann Ohme in Silesia, Germany. They were in business from 1882 to 1928. "Old Ivory" refers to the matte ivory background of the ware. "Clairon" is the name of the mold/shape, and "73" is the pattern number.

Your plate is circa 1900 and would probably be worth $125 to $150.

Q: I have a beautiful clear glass dish that was given to my mother sometime in the 1960s. It is decorated in a pattern that includes scenes of pyramids, palm trees, a camel and a sphinx. The dish is about 8 by 5 inches in diameter and in perfect condition.

I'm 80 years old and want to clean out my china cabinet. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about the dish.

A: Your have an Early American Pattern Glass relish dish. It was made by Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in Sandwich, Massachusetts, around 1870. The pattern is "Egyptian."

Your dish might sell for $20 to $30.

. Vintage wicker baby carriage was made circa 1920.

. Herman Ohme was located in Silesia, Germany.

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