Q: Enclosed you will find a photo of a Victorian lady's chair. I recently purchased it and just had it reupholstered. The back height is 42 inches; the front width is 23 inches; and the sides are 20 inches. I believe the chair was made around 1860.

What can you tell me about my chair and its insurance value?

A: Your chair was made during the Rococo Revival period of the Victorian era. The period began in 1837, during the reign of Queen Victoria and the Industrial Revolution. The era lasted until 1900. There were at least 10 Victorian substyles that were influenced by earlier periods of design. The Rococo Revival style occurred from 1845 to 1870. The balloon back, cabriole legs, molded serpentine apron that frames the seat and finger-molded frame are representative of Rococo Revival. Lady's chairs are also known as parlor chairs and were frequently accompanied by gentleman's chairs. They were a smaller version of gentleman's chairs and designed to accommodate women's heavy skirts and bustles.

Your chair was made around 1850 to 1860. It should be insured for $500 to $800.

Q: This mark is on each piece of a set of dishes that I have. It was given to me by an elderly lady 30 years ago. It originally was a service for eight, but some dishes have been broken and it is now a service for six. The set includes two small serving bowls, a small platter, a covered soup tureen, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Each piece is decorated with pastel flowers and silver bands on the edges against a white background.

I am planning to downsize and move to a smaller home, and would like to sell the set. Any information on the maker and the value of my set will be greatly appreciated.

A: Pope-Gosser China Co. was founded by Charles Gosser and Bentley Pope in 1902 in Coshocton, Ohio. The pattern is "Bluebell." It produced exceptional china that won multiple awards. In 1904 it was awarded a medal for its semi-porcelain at the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Pope-Gosser China Company closed in 1958.

There is not a lively market for vintage sets of china. As a result, the value for sets similar to yours is very modest. You might try selling your set online, or on consignment in an antiques and collectibles shop.

Your set was made around 1940 and might sell in an antiques shop in the range of $150 to $350.

Rococo Revival was a substyle in the Victorian era.

Pope-Gosser China Co. was founded in 1902.

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