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Man on the Moon May. 10, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain plate commemorating the landing of the first man on the mo... Read More
Strawberries and Raspberries -- Oh, My! May. 03, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a clear glass, footed bowl. I had forgotten about it and found it while lookin... Read More
Poppies Were Favorite Motif Apr. 26, 2019
Q: We are enclosing a photo of a dessert set that has been in the family for three generations. My h... Read More
Porcelain Mark a Symbol of Czechoslovakian Town Apr. 19, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a covered vegetable dish that is part of a dinnerware set my late husband inhe... Read More
English Biscuit Jar Holds Cookies Apr. 12, 2019
Q: Enclosed is a photo of a silver-footed container that I have. I was told it is a biscuit jar. Mar... Read More
Versatile Female Artist Was a Native of Indiana Apr. 05, 2019
Q: I bought an antique framed picture, and when I removed the picture, I discovered this watercolor ... Read More
Punch Bowl Set Decorated with German Castles Mar. 29, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a covered punch bowl and matching mugs. The lid is decorated with leav... Read More
Colonial Revival Furniture Reflects the Past Mar. 15, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a sideboard that has been in our family since the early 1900s. It originally b... Read More
Renaissance Revival Bed Was Made in Mid-1800s Mar. 08, 2019
Q: This is a photo of an antique double bed that has been in our family for several generations. It ... Read More
Capodimonte Teapot Is Stylish Mar. 01, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain teapot that was given to me. It stands about 7 inches tall... Read More
Sewing Machine Relies on Foot Power Feb. 22, 2019
Q: This foot-powered (treadle) sewing machine called "The Wanamaker." It was given to my mother in t... Read More
Victorian Chair Has Rocked Four Generations Feb. 15, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique rocking chair that has been passed down in my family for at... Read More
Dough Box Is a Piece of Primitive Furniture Feb. 08, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a table my mother-in-law gave me. She called it a dough box. It has a removabl... Read More
Teapot Is as Cute as the Dickens Feb. 01, 2019
Q: This is a picture of a pottery teapot that we have had for decades. It stands 6 inches tall, is o... Read More
Antique Music Box Serves As Family Treasure Jan. 25, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a Reginaphone mahogany music box that my father purchased at a secondhand stor... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jan. 19, 2019
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Zippo Will Light Your Fire Jan. 18, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a Zippo cigarette lighter that belonged to my grandfather. We found it... Read More
Winter Scene Inspired By History Jan. 04, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an ironstone platter. I purchased it an antiques shop for my sister. S... Read More
Maple Bedroom Furniture Rocks Dec. 28, 2018
Q: This is a photo of a hard rock maple dresser with an adjustable mirror. It has an image of a spin... Read More
Fond Memories Seated in Wicker Chair Dec. 21, 2018
Q: Recently, I saw a picture of an antique wicker chair in your column. I have one very similar and ... Read More
