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, Italy, in 1908, was an accomplished artist and ceramist. He worked in a unique style that appealed to both the Italian and International markets. Galli's attention to detail and his ability to create animated figures with exaggerated features are evident in your piece.

The blue crown and letter “N” show it was made by Capodimonte Porcelain Factory in Naples, Italy — Galli died in 1886.

Your porcelain figurine was made around 1960, and similar Galli pieces are in the $800 and up range.

Q: This mark is stamped on the bottom of my antique porcelain cup. The mark contains a red star and green wreath. The cup is footed with decorations including pink roses, green leaves and gold trim. It has been kept in a china closet for as long as I can remember; it is in excellent condition.

Can you tell me anything about the history of my cup and what it is worth?

A: Both Reinhold Schlegelmilch and his brother, Erdmann, used this R.S. Prussia mark on porcelain created in their German factories in Suhl and Tillowitz, from the late 1800s to 1917. Most of the porcelain was decorated with a combination of transferware, hand-gilding and enameling. Some pieces were hand-painted.

Your cup was made around 1900 and would probably be worth $100 to $125.

Q: I have every piece of the red glass “Cape Cod” pattern dishes that were sold by Avon. My set includes a service for eight place settings, beverage glasses, wine glasses, a pie plate and all the serving bowls and platters.

I started purchasing the dishes approximately 25 years ago, with the idea that one day I would give them to my granddaughter. They have been stored in the original packaging and are still in the same perfect condition.

I would be pleased if you could give me an appraisal of their value today.

A: Avon's ruby red “Cape Cod” pattern dishes were made exclusively for them by Wheaton Glass Co. located in Millville, N.J. The antique Sandwich Glass lacey pattern “Roman Rosette” was the inspiration for your dishes. Avon offered the “Cape Cod Collection” from 1976 to 1993 — the name was chosen to commemorate the area where Sandwich Glass was created.

Each place setting would probably be worth $125 to $135. Individual serving pieces and accessories range from $10 to $80 each. For example, a pie plate is worth around $35, a large platter around $50, a salt and pepper shaker set about $15 and a cake stand about $80.

Q: While shopping at one of my favorite thrift stores, I found an engraving that I liked. Painted by Edwin Landseer and engraved by Chas. G. Lewis, it is titled “Islay Scotch Terrier with the Macaw.” The manager told me that it was an antique engraving, which hadn't been appraised yet.

After much pleading on my part, the manager agreed to sell the engraving to me without their appraiser looking at it — it is now one of my favorite pieces.

Anything you can tell me will be greatly appreciated.

A: Edwin Landseer, who lived from 1802 to 1873, was a famous English artist that specialized in painting animals. The English engraver named Charles G. Lewis, who lived from 1808 to 1880, engraved many of his paintings.

Your mid to late 1800s engraving would probably be worth $125 to $225.

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