Antique or Junque from Creators Syndicate

Figural Incense Burner Dances to the Bank for 07/18/2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I am 81 years old, and hope you can enlighten me about my dancing girl incense burner seen in this photo. The figure is bronze, the base is marble, and there are no manufacturer's marks anywhere. It has been in my family ever since I can remember. I have shown it to several antiques dealers and no one can provide any information about its age and value.

Can you help solve the mystery ...

Updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008

Kneeling Porcelain Figurine Finds Fountain of Worth for 07/25/2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The enclosed photo is of a kneeling porcelain figurine I purchased in Germany in 1951. Marked on the bottom are a crown and the words "Rosenthal — Germany — Kunstabteilung — Selb."

The figurine is approximately 7 inches high by 6 inches wide, and it is in pristine condition.

I would appreciate any information you can tell me about the maker of my fig ...

Updated: Fri Jul 25, 2008

Kneeling Porcelain Figurine Finds Fountain of Worth for 07/25/2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The enclosed photo is of a kneeling porcelain figurine I purchased in Germany in 1951. Marked on the bottom are a crown and the words "Rosenthal — Germany — Kunstabteilung — Selb."

The figurine is approximately 7 inches high by 6 inches wide, and it is in pristine condition.

I would appreciate any information you can tell me about the maker of my fig ...

Updated: Fri Jul 25, 2008

Mermaid Figurine Still Holds Value Years Later for 08/01/2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I purchased the bisque mermaid figurine at an antique shop. It measures approximately 2.5 inches high by 2.5 inches wide. Impressed on the base is the word "Germany."

Anything you can tell me about its vintage and value will be appreciated.

A: Bisque and porcelain mermaids, sea nymphs and bathing beauties figurines are extremely desirable collectibles. Most were made ...

Updated: Fri Aug 01, 2008

Children's Tea Sets still Remain One of Collectors' Favorites for 08/08/2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I have enclosed a photo of a child's porcelain tea set. Marked in green on the bottom of each dish is an "M" in a wreath and the words "Noritake — Made in Japan." I believe the set was made before World War II; it has been in our china cabinet for as long as I can remember and remains in mint condition.

Would you be able to tell me anything about my set and w ...

Updated: Fri Aug 08, 2008

Refinished Side Chair Maintains a Profitable Design for 08/15/2008

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: Enclosed you will find a photo of an Empire side chair, which I picked up in Buzzard's Bay, Maine, a few months ago. The chair is very solid; it has mahogany veneer on the crest rail, the horizontal back splat and the curved front seat rail. The crest rail is outlined with cherry.

I completely refinished the wood and secured the springs. It still had the original needlepoint cover on ...

Updated: Fri Aug 15, 2008

Avoid Repainting Toy Tractor and Wagon: You Want it to Stay Valuable for 08/22/2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The die-cast toy tractor and wagon set was given to me in the 1950s when I was 8 years old. It is marked "Hubley — Kiddie Toy — Lancaster, PA. — Made in the U.S.A." Both the tractor and wagon are 5 inches long.

Although the red paint is worn, the overall condition looks very good. Since the paint is worn, I was wondering if I should repaint the set.

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Updated: Fri Aug 22, 2008

“Glutton” Porcelain Figurine Maintains Value among Collectors for 08/29/2008

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: We have enclosed a photo of our porcelain figurine, which was the creation of Tiziano Galli of Naples, Italy. It is marked with a blue crown and the letter “N.” The title is “The Glutton,” and it stands 10 inches tall; it is in mint condition with no chips or cracks.

Could you please provide more information as well as the value of our figurine?

A: Tiziano Galli, born in Milan, ...

Updated: Fri Aug 29, 2008

Poppy-decorated Porcelain Bowl Still Holds Some Value for 09/05/2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: Enclosed is a photo of an antique porcelain bowl. Marked on the bottom are the words "Limoges — France — W. A. Pickard," and the letters "LOH" are located on the inside of the bowl." The bowl stands 4 inches high and 10 inches in diameter; it is in mint condition.

What can you tell me about its history and value?

A: In 1898, Wilder A. Picka ...

Updated: Fri Sep 05, 2008

Baby Carriage Strolls along with Some Value for 09/12/2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The pictured baby carriage is in good condition. The words "Strollo-Chair — Jumel Place — New York City — 10032 — NY" are marked on the handle's metal tag. The word "Rex" is located on the side of the carriage.

I would like to know its maker, age and value. Any other information will be appreciated.

A: Rex Manufacturers, operating fro ...

Updated: Fri Sep 12, 2008

Sideboard Serves as a Profitable Storage Space for 09/19/2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: This is a photo of a Mission Oak sideboard that I purchased from an antique dealer in Lincoln, Neb., in 1985. It is quarter sawn oak, with the original finish, and copper hardware. The overall measurements are 56 inches high, 2 feet wide and 6 feet long. It has storage for many of our china and glassware. There is no mark identifying the maker.

I am not considering selling it, but wou ...

Updated: Fri Sep 19, 2008

Cuckoo Clock Chimes to a Profitable Tune for 09/26/2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I purchased the pictured antique cuckoo clock at an estate sale in the Toledo, Ohio, area in 1966. On the back of the clock is a large label with the words "How to Hang a Cuckoo Clock — American Cuckoo Clock Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 1859."

The clock has been used daily since that time. I believe it is made of black walnut, and it strikes on the hour and ...

Updated: Fri Sep 26, 2008

Singer Sewing Machine Still Makes a Valuable Stitch for 10/03/2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: The pictured antique Singer treadle sewing machine was passed along to me from my mother. I'm not certain, but it was either her mother's or grandmother's. The cabinet is oak with an iron frame and five drawers; the machine is stored beneath the lid and slides up when the lid is opened. The machine, decorated with an ornate gold design against a black background, still works by pedaling the ...

Updated: Fri Oct 03, 2008

Child's Divided Bowl Serves a Profitable Meal for 10/10/2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I've had the pictured child's ironstone divided bowl for at least 40 years. My daughter used it when she was little. The unmarked bowl is approximately 7 inches in diameter and still in very good condition.

Any information about its vintage and value will be appreciated.

A: Many makers of children's dishes did not mark their products. Of course, collectors always prefer pieces ...

Updated: Fri Oct 10, 2008

Tiffany Utility Box is Still a Prized Possession for 10/17/2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: Please look at my enclosed photo of a handkerchief box. It is marked "Tiffany Studios, N.Y., No. 831." It measures approximately 7 inches by 7 inches by 2 inches, and we think the pattern is "Pine Needles." Beneath the bronze pattern is caramel-colored glass — the overall condition is excellent.

Any information on its history and value will be greatly appreci ...

Updated: Fri Oct 17, 2008

Teapot Spouts a Small Profit for 10/24/2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: This teapot has been in our family for several generations. It has a matte chocolate-brown background and is decorated with an Asian figure, a mountain scene, raised white dots and gold trim. My mother always kept it on a shelf; it is still in mint condition. Marked on the bottom are a wreath and the words "Hand Painted, Japan."

What can you tell me about my teapot?

A ...

Updated: Fri Oct 24, 2008

Ewer with Clock Ticks to a Valuable Time for 10/31/2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Q: My grandmother gave me the pictured piece of pottery in 1954. I know it is old because it has been in our family since the late 1800s. Impressed on the bottom in a semicircle are the names: "Louwelsa — Weller — 626." The color is a beautiful, shiny cobalt blue glaze that lightens near the clock and flowers. Standing 13 inches tall, the clock keeps good time when wound, ...

Updated: Fri Oct 31, 2008

Tiffany Compote Holds a Sweet Value for 11/07/2008

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I would like to know more about my pictured gilt bronze compote. It is over 7 inches in diameter, 2 3/4 inches high, and is decorated with a blue enameled design on the rim. Marked on the bottom are the words "Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Inc., Favrile, 519." Included with the mark are four concentric circles with an "L" in the center.

Is this an authentic Tiffany pie ...

Updated: Fri Nov 07, 2008

"Swan Soap" Prints Lack the Big Bucks for 11/14/2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Q: This is one of my three "Swan Soap" prints. Still in excellent condition, they are around 60 years old and measure 11 inches by 14 inches. The second print has a scene of babies on a merry-go-round, and the third is a ship by the name of "Swanny" with more babies. Large swans are featured in each print.

What can you tell me about my prints?

A: Your prints we ...

Updated: Fri Nov 14, 2008

Glass Epergne Serves as Profitable Centerpiece for 11/21/2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Can you tell me anything about the pictured blue glass vase? Standing approximately 18 inches tall, it has a base with four removable tubes. It is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. The vase originally belonged to my grandmother who passed to my father, simply because he loved it. Neither is alive today to tell us about its history, and now my mother and I are curious about it.

Updated: Fri Nov 21, 2008