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I am looking for a set of 8 pieces of Johann Haviland made in Bavaria, Germany with a red rose and green leaves with a gold tim on the edge. My family increased and need to match what I have now. Jan Nagle e-mail address is: erjan574@aol.com
I have a spindle high back rocker made by karpen it has a woven seat and is very comfortable to sit in. are the of any value
I have a vase that dipicts a swan/duck? nestled next to a lilly pad. The colors are muted pastels. On the bottom is printed "Porcelanas Miquel Requena S.A. Made in Spain". In the center of this is "Cuart De Poblet". There is a potters mark with "Valencia" underneath it. Can anyone tell me about this piect? It is in mint condition. Please respond to: gam302@aol.com
My Grandmother would like to fine out the value of her French Halanland Limoges china set she has 65 pieces and claimes it is about 100 years old. How can I help her???
Looking for silverware that was inprinted with the word "Windsor". I do know the pattern. It was imprinted someplace in Chicago. It was made for the Windsor Hotel in Garden City, Kansas in 1895. ghertel@pld.com
I am looking to buy a nice condition Windsor rocker, just a plain bow back, made around 1920. I am trying to match one that my grandmother had. peggyw@foxinternet.com Thanks,Peggy in Seattle, Wa.
I am in possession of some art signed by Marcel LeBoulte. It is entitled The Daisies Tell. Any information you might share would be appreciated. Thank you. You may reach me at dscksc@bellsouth.net.
I have a small creamer that was given to me sixty years ago by a very elderly lady. it is light blue in color with a peach colored inside and trimed in black. It stands aobut four inces high. the work BAVARIA is printed on the underside. Can you give me any information on its origin or value? Thanks.
i HAVE A MATADOR THAT SAYS MARWAL AND BY MULE, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET INFO ON A DATE WHEN IT WAS MADE AND ALSO VALUE THANKS.
Two pairs of old scissors, about 100 years old. Where do I take them to have them appraised? Do I clean them or leave them as they are? Anyone who can help please let me know. Where would I take them for an apraisel ? Thank You, Sharon Bullock strawberrypiggy@yahoo.com
Any idea how much I can sell my Thomasville Dining room set for? Close to excellent condition, Estimated late 1950's construction, 1 table, 8 Chairs, 1 China Cabinet, 1 dry bar. jdlomicky@yahoo.com
I have 5 matching antique Belmont barber chairs for sale. They are in great condition in original tangerine color. They can be purchassed individually or all together.Email albert.harrison@baltimorecity.gov
hi!i want to know about raja ravi verma's oleographs.i have an oleograph of his by name "Their highness the Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore on their Wedding Day,6th June 1900".i would like to know what is the worth of this oleograph.if anyone interested please contact uson:-megs_a12@rediffmail.com
Available: "Sweat and Comings" Desk& Small Round Side table by "Cowen" Claudia
i have 6 cups and 6 saucers and 6 side plates a sugare bowl and milk jug it is white with ablue rim and it has triangle handles somebody told me that it might be called pallicy
I am looking for 2-4 sterling coasters, S. Kirk & Sons, numbered 24 at a price under $60. Email: bearlythere@earthlink.net. Mrs. Carole Pettis, Ph: (901) 854-9906
HI I’m doing some research on a 1960s stereo console I just bought from a second hand store. It’s manufactured by Clairtone (model T6) and I was just trying to find out more about them. The unit is “solid state” and has a 4-speed Garrard turntable, in a black “oriental” cabinet with brass fixtures. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Arthur arthur@deepfocusproductions.com
I have a Currier and Ives genuine porcelain 24 kt gold rim, porcelain framed #941 The Old Homested in Winter, does anyone know of the value? thank you so much
Perhaps you can help me. I recieved a box of silverware that my aunt was going to put in a garage sale, that I thought would some day be useful. However, I have yet to find something safe to clean it. The only markings on the box, which is a very solid heavy made wooden box with a red velvet lining, is a stamp on the leather handle that says "Solid Nickel Bronze" This is in a circle on the top and at the bottom it says "Thailand" and in the center the best I can make out, it has the letters of U V. The silver/nickel ware ( don't know what to call it) is very beautiful. The handles on all pieces are completely square and on the back is an inscription of what appears to be a rose with maybe a vine going in both directions from the rose. Then in very small print is the word "Thailand" imprinted on each piece. Actually only a few pieces need to be cleaned, other than polishing. It appears that perhaps someone tried to clean them with something that left a black looking tarnish. I don't know how old they are, but I have had them for 20 years, and I don't know how long my aunt had them, (obviously awhile since she was willing to part with them through a garage sale). I have never seen any other flatware like them. But hopefully you can let me know how I could clean them. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much. Debra Batary Norman, OK.
Jan 15 04 I noticed that someone was looking for a dentist chair aprox 1960. I have a variety of foot pump chairs, very good condition. You can e-mail me khils@cyber-south.com
I just found the bottom to a swivel chair in the attic over my garage. It's the wooden bottom piece and has a circular metal swivel piece in the middle of it. The metal appears to be cast iron and is stamped "Milwaukee Chair Co" and "Pat.Oct.20,1914." There's a small screw/lever device on the side of the circular metal piece, and the inside of the circular piece is threaded, like for a big screw. Can anyone give me info about this company or whether this "find" has any value? Thanks. Terrie. TerriePhil@aol.com
I have inherited a very old G. S. Stewart Safety Seal Cedar Chest. The inscription also have the city of Norwalk, Ohio. I have searched the web and can not find any information about this chest. I need to get some work done on it and just wanted some information about it. Does anyone know where I can look or anything about this type of chest? Thanks
We are looking for information about some china: Green crown, under it is H&G, under that is SELB, under that is BAVARIA, under that is Heinrich, then under that in black letters "Summer", then below that T.M.3.&S., off to the side in gold are the numbers "25" We would like to know any information about this company, the value and age, if possible. Please email at: dguernsey@mwmp.com Thank-you for any help you can give us.
I have a red/gold candy dish with KPM and a bue crown onthe bottom. Any idea of whre to find out value?
Hi There, We have a pair of Koch barber chairs that need some repair in the hydraulics. Any information leading to a source for parts or repair information would be extremely helpful. bande@prodigy.net
I am trying to restore a push button recliner by Royal Easy Chair, however I am missing a part. It is a rod that goes from the front to the back of the chair on the underside of the chair. It makes possible the different reclining level of the back. I would be interested in a picture of the part, so I could get one made or if you have that part and no chair, I would buy it from you. C Wilson cw9871@hotmail.com
My son has a piece of furniture and was getting ready to restore it. He says it is an Old dinning table or guest table. 2 leaves on each side that fold down. All fixtures are brass. Has a hidden compartment under one of the leaves and has brass lions feet on the legs. 2 x 3 in. Brass Name Plate saying Craddock Dependable Furniture I will be taking a pix today can have it on line later today ? We would like to know where a person find out what this piece of furniture might be worth. wrights7@swbell.net
I have what I believe is a caviar dish with lid and glass plate inside, silver, made by the Poole Silver Co., Taunton, Mass. Serial No. 02926. I am acting as executor for an estate in England and would like to learn something about the piece and its likely current value.
I have a dinning room set, bedroom set, and living room set with paper tags that say Thomasville Chair Co. They are what you might call a blond or camel color. The bedroom set consits of a headboard, footboard, chest, vanity and a chair. They a floral engraved inset on each piece. The dinning room consist of 6 chairs, dinning room table and leaf, sideboard and china hutch. The hutch, sideboard, and chairs have an oriental motif cut out in them. The living room consits of a couch and 2 chairs. Thank you for any information you might have of these items. Please contact me at hooperranch@msn.com
Looking for info on a Royal Chair Company chair, has a round brass(?) plate in the back, black button in the arm that you push to recline, pull out foot rest. The plate states "Please call us if any metal part EVER breaks" . Am interested in any history or info on how I could go about getting the springs restrung. Is there any value other than sentimental, etc. Thanks in advance! Can email any comments to missedoutjm@yahoo.com
I have a couroc tray with seals of all 50 States. Does anyone know anything about it?
Hello. I have an old barber chair and I'm trying to find out how much it's worth. It's a modecraft NY chair made by the F&F Koenig-Kramer Co. I could not find a date on the chair, but I speculate that it is from 1960's or 70's. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Contact me at inflate5@aol.com. Thanks.
I would like to know the approximate value of a Jean Pouyat Limoages dinner service with over one hundered pieces in wonderful. Pink and blue flowers, green leaves with lovely gold trim. maryan57@bellsouth.net
I have an old school desk that is made of wood. It is the box type with hinges that open the top to put your books inside. The desk and chair are connected as one unit (it is not the type that has the chair connected in the front of a desk). The mechanisims that adjust the chair and desk are made of metal with 1 inch bolts that yuo unscrew to adjust them. On the bottom of the rail that connects the desk and chair together it says: Patent sole manufacturer John Heywood Manchester. I have not been able to find ANYTHING out about this desk. If you can tell me anything about ie I would be truely grateful!!! e-mail: maryinscents@yahoo.com
Treat & Davis Melodeon - I have what I believe is a Treat & Davis melodeon. The cabinet has folding lyre legs and a wooden stretcher for iron pedals and a small music rack, with round velvet covered candle stands. There is no name plate. The keyboard has 61 notes, ivory with boxwood fronts and ebony sharps. It is 38 X 19 1/2, 30" from top of case to floor. It has a small single pump bellows. I have seen a picture and read a description of a 1864 Treat & Daivs Melodeon and it looks very similiar. The difference is the round candle stands instead of square ones and the size is slightly different. Also there is no name plate that I can find. Does anyone know where I can find out more information. Is it a Treat and Davis? How much might it worth? It is missing one of the candle stands. Two of the keys stick. The ivory is cracked a little on two keys. The finish is in very good conditions. All the working parts are there. Any assistance anyone can give would be appreciated. Contact thebascoms@metrocast.net
I am interested in purchasing dry paks of camphor for storing with silver. I have some old dried up ones and would like to purchase more. I live in Ohio. Thanks Blev@gte.net
I have a set of budda characters that are numbered (ie:no. 7) on the bottom and have "occupied Japan" on the bottom. They appear to be made of metal. My mother got these from an elderly friend who did not offer any information on them. She has asked me to do research and see if there is any way to find out more about them. Can you help, please.
I recently purchased a china set with a pattern description of pink and blue flowers with blue scrolls. The pattern number is jb749. I am trying to find the pattern name so I may purchase some filler/replacement pieces. Thank you!
I am looking to locate a buggy spring glider rocker made by Maxwell Royal Chair Co. out of Hickory, NC. HELP?!?!?!?!?! revolve79@hotmail.com
I possess a silver plated teapot. It has a hand etched floral pattern and has what appears to be a brass top with an ornate top opener. The handle and spout have a raised floral pattern. On the bottom is says Rogers Silver Company, Quadruple Plate with the number 115. Could you tell me how old this is and how valuable it is. Thank You very much. saclaus@frontiernet.net
If you have any breyer model horses for sale, email me please... IcherishKrystle@yahoo.com My girlfreind collects them, and I want to get her more. =c) Thanks! Well other toy horses too, I'm interested to see anything! THANKS
I am looking for information on Johann Haviland china in the Michele pattern. Information on markings, when manufactured, value, finding relpacements, etc. d.gurrie@att.net
Hi I was Looking on ine to find someone who could give me information on some real old silverware made by w.m.rogers mfg.com it has a eagle on the bell it also says national defense on it with the guns crossing an the back theres planes i was told the government gave them out when the war was over please email me if anyone knows who i can get information on these thank you
I have a pair of vintage scissors. On one side it has a man's picture engraved into the metal and says D. PERES Solingen Germany on one side. On the other side is a picture of a woman engraved into the metal and says magnetic cutlery 02 and has a picture of a barrell. I cannot find any information on these. I don't even know where to start! I was hoping someone could help me! Jeanie my email is jeanie8675309@peoplepc.com
I have a bust of a Hawaiian women with a hibiscus in her ear--any idea on worth? stowe_family@sbcglobal.net
I have a Emil J. Paidar barber chair late forties model the chair will recline, but will not swivel, raise or lower the handle appears to be stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can email me at k9donna@netscape.net
HI, I have a old japanese glass float that my grandparents found 30+ years ago and it's about the size of a basketball, Green in color and has the mark, TY on the bottom where the glass was closed (round seam) stamped into it. Can anyone give me any information on this stamp? Email : Hutchfamilyboat@aol.com Thanks
I am looking for information about the Theo A. Koch company. I am a fourth generation barber trying to purchase two 1965or 1966 chairs. Any information about the company, where to purchase parts, or whole chairs would be great! Thanks, Matt Butler Plasticpant@aol.com
hi i have wot i would describe as a multi fuel wood/coal burning boiler i would like to know wot it actually is i dont think its a pot bellied stove any one with info or for pic please e/mail me at englandsballyuk@msn.com there is a metal sign on it that says eagle range and grate co 1952 birmingham but i cant find anything out about it
I'm looking for parts to restore my 2 1940's Koken barber chairs and looking for the paper that goes over the headrest. please email at cbarksdale@turnermason.com
I am looking for Elite Limoges with S&M crest on back of dishes...Also has Oliver underscored with a letter "L". Need cups/saucers, bread and butter plates. awtry7smith7@aol.com
I have 2 pictures painted by a person who I can't make out thier signiture, it is either LoDavipi or LuDavigi, as I said it is hard to make it out. The paintings appear to be of a carriage scene for either a book or movie? There is a paper on the back of the pitcture that describes what the scene is about.On one it says" The meeting of PIP and Estella" in the in yard. Could it possibly be LuDovici?? If you can be of any help I would be very grateful. Please send your responce to...... Carol389@wmconnect.com Thank you for all of your help. Mrs. Carolyn Lopez
I have a piece of art signed by erte and would like it apraised.It is titled "the coming of spring".It is approximatly 20 years old and in perfect shape.Please email me at epbaia@aol.com Thanks Ed B.
Hi, I am attempting to finding information on how to "Care for" a Theo A Koch Barber chair. My girlfriend recieved one from, a friend. She is a hair stylist and was looking for a chair so she could begin to work from home. Her fathers friend had an old chair, a Theo A Koch Barber chair. When moved into her house the movers tipped it and spilled a dark oil like substance(most likely oil?) from the chair. She wants to replace this "oil" and make sure she does not do anything in the future to cause any damage. Any advise on what the "dark oil looking substance" was and how to "refill" the chair would be great. Any known websites on barber chairs would be great as well. All I can find are websites selling these ideas, no info. Thanks Pam
I recently acquired an office chair. On the back is a metal plate that reads: Spak & Natovich Office Furniture, Dearborn, Chicago. Underneath the plate is a sticker which reads The Milwaukee Chair Co. The cast iron adjustment devise reads: Pat. October 20, 1914 with a #21 on it. Also on the underside of the chair is: 273 P Birch. It is an armless piece made of a heavy wood, with 7 wood slats for back and a cane seat covered with thin black leather. It has wheels on the 4 legs. Can you provide me some information about this chair. My email is slmcgahanaj@yahoo.com. Thank you.
I have recently gotten a set of 12 saucers. They are a set but have all different designs on the front middle. On the back it says Eschenbach Germany - US - Zone Roswitha. I know that these were made after WWII but am clueless on how to find the value. Any suggestions would be appreciated. davebooth1@netzero.com is my email address. THANKS!!
I am looking for information on the Charlotte Chair Company that was in Charlotte, Michigan. I bought a set of chairs with their sticker on the bottom. The company was bought out by another company. e-mail me at weeksmeow@hotmail.com
I have an 8x10 print of The Butterfly signed by Marcel LeBoulte. I would like any info on this. It was found behind a family picture. Who is the artist? Is this valuable? I would appricate any thing on this. Thanks Charlotte bw-char@peoplepc.com
I own a beautiful large porcelian vase, it is three feet in hight and nine inches in diamiter. It is white with red flowers, with quite unusual markings on the bottem. There is a script D with the number's 7 with a dash in the upright length, 14 and another 7 with the dash. 7147, the numbers 3119 under that and the number 24 under that. It looks somewhat like this: A script letter D 7147 3119 24 I would appreciate any advice provided. Sarge161@aol.com
Hello I own a Fosters MAPLE NO 22 wood/coal stove and I was wondering what it's approximate worth is. I would appreciate any information anyone might have on this item. Thanks! Tony tonynellen1@juno.com
What is the Value of a Pre 1900 Wooden Pulley used in a barn to hang Livestock up?
March 2004 Seeking information on two (items) Sungott Art Studio Brooklyn NY egyptians /or Roman print or etched (?) in 6 X 9 frames style no. 728; (2) United Clock Tin (?) with copper or Bronze overlay "Romance" on front with 2 knights on horses on each side with light. Electric, Patent number 91.831 Any and all information on appropriate sites to research or appraisal appreciated. abpharr@hotmail.com
I have heard that a hairline crack in bone china or poreclain can be repaired using milk. How does one do this? I have a platter with a hairline crack that shows only on one side and I would like to minimize its appearance. Thanks.
I was wondering if you could tell me the value of two recliners made by S.A. Cook & Co. in Medina NY. They are Automatic Oak Recliner's manufactured in 1901. One has the footstool that pulls out. Any information you could give me would be most helpful. Thank you, Byron Bowlyou Chetek WI
I just got two prints by the artist Marcel Le Boulte. I don't know anything about him - can anyone tell me anything?
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I have an oak rocking chair with a sticker on the bottom that indicates it was manufactured by Heywood Brothers Wakefield Manufacturing in Baltimore Md. The chair's entire bottom and back is made of one piece of wood bent while the arms are separately mounted on spindles. It makes (to my way of thinking) a highly satisfying loud noise when I rock in it. I rocked my children in it and family lore has it that it belonged to my great-grandmother, who rocked my grandfather, (b. 1910) in it. I have looked on the internet but have been unable to find information about this type of rocking chair-I've never seen one anywhere even remotely like it. I love it so much that if the house were to catch fire, after my family and pets, I'd save it first. Anyone with any information on what this might be and whether it is of great monetary value would be greatly appreciated. Margie mklynch@nc.rr.com
I am trying to find out the value of a sugar bowl. It is 6 1/2" from handle to handle, about 3" tall, and 3 1/8" from rim to rim. The pattern is light and dark pink roses on a white background. It has tiny "bumps" around the top of the bowl, around the base and around the outside of the cover all of which are covered with gold. The handles rise above the bowl itself. The cover has a knob on top with some gold. The bottom states it is hand painted and has a picture of what I think is a rose. It also has a mark which is very hard to make out but it looks like V'9005. I hope you can give me some information on this Thank you. Please respond to redhawk@rochester.rr.com
I have a Ritter dentist chair that I am estimating to be at least 50 years old. It is hydralic with a big motor on the rear. I am in Michigan and want this heavy item gone. All UNreasonable offeres condidered. 248 363-5025
I have a Cragstan 28 piece childs china tea set with all of the original packaging and cardboard inserts that separate each item. There is only 1 small defect in one of the pieces. It was a gift in 1974 and I've looked everywhere for information on it's value. Can someone help? Email me at ddebaets01@hotmail.com Thanks, Deanna.
I have two old, large, leaded, beveled glass windows, aprx. 2 - 2 1/2' wide by 5' tall. They are in excellent condition, no chips, no cracks, the wood frames are aged and have a very litle bit of water damage. The windows have been in storage at my garage for years and I want to get an estimate as to what there worth. KENTUCKY GIRL
Looking for paintings by Faye Swengel Badura and Arrah lee Gaul. I am a collector. Contact at meugandjag@yahoo.com.
Hi, I have a siler tray that says Eternally Yours 1847 Rogers Bros. IS 9786 What is this worth? Thank you, Grimleypm@metrocast.net
We have a matched pair of rockers with one footstool. the tag on it says: cotton felt65% (first cut cotton linters 85%) (cotton pickers ? unreadable) has a hole through it Curled hair ( Loose)36% (hog hair 85% (Horse Mane Hair 15%) lic. No.N.Y> 18488 (NC) Per.NO.N.Y. 38 at the bottom it says made by Maxwell Roal Chair Co, Inc Hickory, N.C. Could you give me any information about these chairs? Jennie Brandt rnjb@localaccess.com Thank you
Hi ... I picked up a pewter piece with the following on the bottom: STIEFF PEWTER above a shield containing aTc (where they are all CAPS, but the T is larger; and below that is P20-19. It appears to be a small "silent butler" - wooden handled, 5" bowl with hinged lid, overall length approx 10". Primary question is: from my research, I've only found reference to Williamsburg or Kirk Stieff pewter. Does anyone recognize the hallmark? Thanks in advance, Ladee ladeecache@yahoo.com
I am trying to get information on a value for a complete 12 piece service of Limoges elite owrks France China. It is complete with serving bowls and platters. I have been looking for months online and do not see anything similar to it. It has a double gold trim with pink roses and green filigree between the gold. The back of the pieces have one seal that is in green stating Limoges ELite France and a red seal that says wlite works SM limoges France and both have a picture of a king on the seal. Please ...if you have any information for me on it's value. I want to sell it and what I see is it could be woth over 5000 for the whole set. I see many sets of Limoges elite works, but none of this pattern.
I'm looking for a 70's style kitchen table set.. How do I list this on your site??? skynetjoe@aol.com
I recently purchased a boxed perfume from the 1920's. It is in a leather case with a bird brass catch. The inside top lining says: Ahmed Soliman, Master Perfumer, Khan Khalili, Cairo. The bottle case has a marbled look and the scent is called Scent of Araby. When you open the marble bottle case, there is a gorgeous white "swirly" opaque glass with faint pastel colors and it is etched all over. There is a cloth cap tied on. There is a frosty to clear glass stopper with gold colored ball. This item is pristine. It looks brand new. I have only found one listing in an old Kovel price guide but there was no picture of that item. I'd love some help on how to date and value this piece. I also have a small (1 inch) Mexican pendant/charm. It is in the form of a holster w/gun. It is marked Mexico Sterling 10K FCT. It has silver and gold coloring and tiny red stones that have no type scratches. The gun has a T-bar on the back and it rides in a groove in and out of the holster and is completely removable. Of all the items that I purchased this is my favorite. I can't find any info at all. Please help. Thanks so much, Linda lbotsch21@bellsouth.net.
I have a dining room set of 6 chairs, table, the ends fold down with sliding wood rods to hold the ends up. Long hutch, and a tall hutch. On the bottom of one of the chairs is a tag that reads Thomasville Chair Co. Thomasville N.C. Jury Rowe, Co Lansing MI with numbers 607-7 F-300. It is dark brown in color, a lot of carving, maybe hand carved? on the chairs and front of the two hutchs. I have been told it has been in the family since it was bought. I have had it myself for 15 years. Any information on this set would be nice. Thank You Shelia sa_clem@webtv.net
I am trying to find out the value of an Owosso dining room set? can anyone tell me a website that can help?? it is a 1950s set.
The chair is air locked, I used a 1600 pound van to force air out of the hydralic system had the same problem
I have a antique gaming chest. It has painted leather top with a flower design, buttons around the outside of the top, dome top with a removable chip holder with cards. The front has a painting on wood, with a man standing with a sword and another with a shield and building ruins in the center of the picture. The corners have a carved leaf pattern. The handles appear to be brass with a lion's head. The feet are carved. The piece could be 75 - 100 years. Does anyone know what this piece is called and what it is worth?
have an 8-piece set of dinnerware johann haviland bavaria rosebud pattern. would like to know if it has any value. never been used. thanks gwen
I have a salt shaker with a silver-plated cap, which screws into metal threads. It hasn't been used for years and was partially filled with salt, and now I can't unscrew the silver-plated cap from the metal threads. Do you know how i can unscrew the cap? I've tried spraying with WD-40, but that did nothing. Thanks, Mike Califneale@aol.com
Can anyone help me find an outlet or persons that may have spare parts for old barber chairs? Thanks in advance! regunsel@yanoo.com
I have Johan hailed Bavaria Germany on the back in black on my dishes. These have a silver ring around each piece and have blue flowers cascading each piece. They are not blue garland. A person told me they are blue Danube I cannot find a thing out about them. I need 2 salad plates. can you help me please. Diane
I am looking for information on two metal matching rings. I know they are very old. They have a pyramid on top of the ring and hieroglyphics on all sides. E-mail me for pictures if you are interested in helping me locate the origin of these rings. I am also looking for information on how to find a value on a piano. I know it was made in 1901 by Hardin and Pack. The company went out of business in 1961. I have had this upright for a long time. It is a beautiful piece with all the hand carving. Any suggestions?? Please e-mail: t.weir@sbcglobal.net Thanks!
I have a 1959 emil paidar barber chair that i need help with it will not go up or down it seems to be locked up or something can someone help? lisashair@aol.com
I have a Marblehead Pottery vase, 3-1/2" tall with an ovoid body; it is "Marblehead Blue" matte glaze with a 1" floral band all the way around. The flowers are blue with rust centers; there are green leaves with more rust highlights or berries. The Marblehead mark is on the bottom. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. I want to sell it for my hospital charity. Anyone want to buy it? Would appreciate knowing what it is worth. Thanks, Mike, califneale@aol.com.
MARCH 27, 2004 NEEDING APPRAISAL FOR TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISHES. I HAVE TWO SETS OF DISHES I AM INTERESTED IN SELLING AND NEED TO GET AN APPRAISAL ON THEM. ONE SET SAYS UNDERNEATH MCP, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, DECORATED IN USA. THE OTHER ARE COBALT BLUE PIERPOINT, MADE IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, USA. CAN ANYONE ASSIST ME ON RESOURCES PLEASE TO GET THESE APPRAISALS? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. LORRE LEON MENDELSON, LORRELEON@AOL.COM
I have a multie piece desk set from 1960's Thiland, it is made of some kind of metal with a copper coating, I could not find any markings. can you help me? stepinwolff2004@msn.com
I have a print in excellent condition entitled..The Finish..by A Ludovici...it was given to me years ago.... it is framed and beautifully kept.. I am trying to find its value or anything about it.. respond to momandken@doglovers.com
I have an old dresser that was made at Joerns Bros. Furniture Co. in Stevens Point Wi. Any clue how to find out more about it? Vanessa10460@yahoo.com
I have an original Oil Painting by Aurther J Elsley dated 1906 called 'A Tempting Bait'Can anyone tell me of it's value, or anywhere I could possibly find out.
Have old Heywood and Wakefield rocker in orignal condition. It has not been refinished and leather in seat is in great shap with all tacks still in seat. I know it is worth money but I need to know how much. If anyone can give me an estimate I would greatly appricate it. ldbrooks@tls.net
I am looking for instructions for upholstering a bentwood rocker. gloriagaylem@sbcglobal.net
i have an ornament of a bird feeding her chick with valencia on the bottom can you tell me anything about it and does it have any value
our paidar barber chair will not swivel and we need to know if it will go up and down and how to do it.
I have two Silver Candle holders (3) candles per stick with the name under base Poole Silver Co. Taunton, Mass. Please send any information these are from a estate that I'm tring to sell off many more items I have. I do have pictures. My address is northcrow@aol.com Happy Easter
I need help we have a antique barber chair, that our daughter set in and pushed to hard on it to lay back in now it will not lift and the back will not stay up how do I repair it? any help will be greatly apperciated. send comments to lowelljancey@yahoo
I have a rocker that resembles a Morris rocker. (Adjustable back) I've been researching it to replace a footrest that was once on it, but can't find anything. It may be made by Royal Chair Co. or Sturgis. It's oak and was upholstered in black leather and is probably from the turn of the century. Information greatly appreciated. Thanks. butchstaton@hotmail.com
BABY CHICKS PICTURE: I am looking for a reproduction print of artist Ben Austrian's "Battle of the Chicks." I believe this may also be described as "Chicks Chasing Butterfly. It's a long, horizontal picture showing numberous life-size baby chicks, very realistically, all in a row basically, and some are trying to catch what appears to be a moth or butterfly." E-mail me at: CaptPery@webtv.net
I own many antiques, but the one I'm most curious about is an 1800's cast iron school desk I have with the ink well and the lift up desk front. I also have an 1800's shoe shiner's box and Venetian glass clowns, as well as an antique wooden cigar box, a cedar bench, and a Ringo Starr doll from Avon in the 1960's, mint condition. If anyone has any approximate ideas on how much these things would go for, please e-mail me with "Your Antique Request" in the subject line at nickclover@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!
I just got hold of a Singer Sewing Machine, complete and functional, although the wood and the iron base needs some restoration. Via some websites i found out the the Year of Manufacture is about 1956-57, SN EM#####. How would I find out about the value of this piece of art? Email me at michelbugeja@rabatmalta.com
How much is an original strawberryshortcake toybox worth? If anybody knows please email @ amccombs69@yahoo.com
i need a piece to an antique koken barber chair. does anyone know where to locate parts. it has white porcelain round base and porcelain round seat, it also has a porcelain back with cushion. i need the support arm to hold up the back and arms. 1-866-331-1169 ace
Does anyone know anything about the Maxwell Royal Chair Co., Hickory, N C? I have 2 old wing chairs from the Daniel Boone collection. Mahoghany frames, heavy, fabric backs and cushion seats on horse hair(maybe?) pads over leather straps. Age? Value? Information regarding the company desired. Is it still operating? Both need refinishing and reupholstering. jfontheroad@yahoo.com
I have found an antique china electrical switch. It looks like a china teacup without the handle with the cord coming out of the bottom side, even though it lays completely flat, with the buttom on the top where you would turn something on. It is white with two gold lines on the bottome with one being' wider than the other. Then it has a design also painted on it in gold with blue flower sort of design in the middle of it. About 5" of cord is still sticking out of the side. Do you know the age of this? LULURED1930@AOL.COM Thank You.
I have two Theo A. Koch barber chairs. Both are in great condition, but one needs to be upholstered. My uncle was a barber and used them in his barber shop. He died a year ago and I am left dealing with his possesions. I want to sell the chairs but have no idea of the value. I noticed that there is a date on the headrest of one of the chairs is "Patented 1909".
I have a leaf table with jefferson woodworking co louisville ky watertown style does anyone have any info on this ?
I have what appears to be a pitcher that might have had a holder of some type, markings on bottom are PAIRPONT MFG. CO., NEW BEDFORD, MASS., QUADRUPLE PLATE with a "P" inside a diamond. Also has 1817 1/2 engraved on the bottom. I may also have the base to this pitcher.
I bought a tea set and I am interested to know the manufacturer. The symbol on the bottom is two intersecting sword blades in the shape of an "X"....can anyone help?
I have a parlor stove and have no idea what it may be worth,the only wrting on it says."saratoga county" on the other side, it says "all warren" "mechanicville NY" and on the front bottom it says "pat d 1847" its dark gray has some rust and is cast iron. If anyone has any info please let me know. thanks renee zitro30ish@yahoo.com
i have a barbers chair with an oak base with four legs the legs have a brass claw at the end of each leg, the arms have a wooden ball at the end to hold onto, the metal hydracils have a casting date of 1916, i'm trying to get a value
I have a huge chest-on-chest bureau stamped Morganton, with pull handles in the shape of wreaths. It could be as old as the 20's; I bought it in 1978 used for $350. The wood is brown with an almost greenish hue, no red tones at all. It's definitely not oak or pine or mahogany. What kind of wood could this be? someone suggested white cherry. I need to know how to price it for a consignment shop. Please email bfoster@ospr.dfg.ca.gov.
I have an Emil J. Paidar chair I believe to be from 1929. I am restoring it and would like to know more about it. It is stamped 4 29 5 2 on the hydraulic fluid reservoir. I need to know how to separate the base from the hydraulic cylinder to have the porcelain repaired and the ring plated. If you have any information that might be useful please contact me at shearslinger@msn.com
Anyone know what a mission style rocker in great original condition that is signed "Stickley Bro." on the bottom is worth?? Just curious. The finish is fumed. Thanks for any info. motherhubbard911@yahoo.com
i have recently found a chair with wicker type seat and on the bottom it has a metal plate with Karpen Furniture Company out of Chicago. Can you tell me anything about this company or where I could possibly find out more information about the company or what style of chair it is? Is it worth keeping? biggfish420@msn.com
I have been looking for the Strawberry Shortcake Toybox/chair/coat hanger. It's all in one. Please forward any information if you know where I can find one. Thanks, Linda - lindadelgado123@yahoo.com
i have just purchased two t back chairs,when i lifted the seats to rehab them i noticed it reads thomasville furniture company,n.c.any way of knowing how old they are? gypsieyesqq@sbcglobal.net
We have an Old English Pub table that is over 300 years old. It has a dark finish and one small drawer. It is in good condition. Could it be worth anything? Please send your comments to: cindy_holmes2001@yahoo.com
A few years ago I inherited a 3 piece living room suite made by Karpen Brothers of Chicago. It consists of a love seat, an arm chair and an armless chair. Originally, it was upholstered in black leather with a diamond tuft w/buttons back and smooth seat, the wood portions are tiger oak. It was stuffed with horse hair and the bottom was covered by burlap. I have recently had it restored to black leather upholstery. The love seat has a metal tag that says Karpen Brother, Chicago. In my family, I can date the furniture back to at least 1927. My Mom told me that her parents bought the furniture used. I have never seen anything like it, anywhere. Can anyone help me date this furniture? I can email you photos if you like. The furniture is not for sale, I would just like to get some history and possibly determine an approximate date of manufacture and value.
This is in reply to May 02 posting, RE: Mark of Intersecting Swords in Shape of an X. Your set should either be Meissen or possibly The Gardner Factory, Russia. PLEASE SEE following information: I found this online while trying to find what and by whom, my Vase/Urn/Tureen pedestal style(?), with marks in foreign language, that in a way, resembles Cyrillic (?)! So I found some articles on the history of Russian Porcelain/Pottery and Art. I believe this may be of some assistance. For the first twenty years the Imperial Porcelain Factory had little competition except for imported wares whose prices were inflated by import taxes. However, in 1766 the market was transformed when Francis Gardner (w. 1746-1786), an English entrepreneur, established a porcelain factory in the village of Verbilki in the Moscow province. Under his direction, and later his son's and grandchildren's, the factory earned a reputation for producing high quality, finely made goods in the latest fashions. In the 1770s discerning Russian consumers preferred porcelain from Saxony, and Gardner did all he could to satisfy their demands, occasionally even marking his wares with crossed swords that could be mistaken for Meissen's. If G. Bemard Hughes is correct in arguing that Gardner came from a family of Staffordshire potters, Gardner would certainly have been familiar with earthenware copies of Meissen designs from Staffordshire potteries and porcelain copies from Chelsea, Bow, and Derby. Best of Luck! angelndisguise66@pacbell.net
My grandmother recently gave me a Pairpoint quadruple plate piece. It is a stand that holds 6 glass containers that appear to serve oil and vinegar, salt and pepper and I'm not sure what the other 2 pieces are supposed to hold. The id number is 1041. It is so badly tarnished I don't know where to begin. Any idea what it might be worth or how I could clean it up? Thanks! julieneaman@comcast.net
I am looking for information on a nickel silver plating company W. M. Mount/Homan plate on nickel silver. I have a beautiful "Art Deco" coffee pot from this company. Would be happy find out more info. Thanks arleneschubert@qwest.net
I have 2 items of nippon in my possesion. The 1st being a salt and pepper shaker set with some sort of small dish. The second being some sort of serving dish. They have different backstamps on them but all claim to be nippon. I am curious to know if they are and if they are nippon then why do they have different backstamps?
I am looking to sell a Stickley Spindle Morris Recliner that was left to my brother and I when our father passed away. Since we had to move out of our house, we had to store it a friends place until now. It is 30 years old, and I was trying to find a way to sell it & also get a good idea of it's current worth. I know that my grandmother bought it either directly from Stickley (we lived in NY), or from a nearby dealer. Unfortunately, I am now 3 states away from my friends place. Any help would be very appreciated by my family and I. Contact me at: maslow@udel.edu
I have an old drop leaf table that has a label from the Wisconsin Chair Company. Can anyone tell me anything about the table, such as age, or value. I have looked in a couple websites and can't find much useful info. please email me at pammypoo24@cs.com Thank you.
I have a blue and gold vase. On the bottom it states Creation of James B. Beam Distilling Co. C Miller 1965 Genuine Regal China. Can you give me information on this item and an approximate value. This was given to me by a friend many years ago. bbnorth@classic.net
We have this Windsor Chair with mfg. seal The Marble Chair Co., Mass. Would like to know history of this company. Also some of the oldest Windsor Chair mfg. from Mass. joycarroll@mindspring.com
I have recently come across a doll by Eleanor Todd out of New Orleans, Louisiana and is signed by her. the doll is handmade and is a little black girl holding an even smaller doll by the hand. I would like to know if this Eleanor Todd is a doll maker from today or many years ago. This doll, if old, has been preserved and is in mint condition or it is newer. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this cottage industry doll??( The doll's name is Mandy). Thank you for any help anyone can give. E-mail Jett at seattlejett@yahoo.com
I found some saucers that appear to be handpainted with red berries and leaves. I looked for a back stamp and found the word nippon. Funny thing is that the back stamp is iridescent and cannot be seen unless looking at a particular angle. Has anyone ever seen this before or know anything about this. I am stumped!! How old ?, why don't I find anything about an iridescent backstamp? Please email me at taceyfam@yahoo.com thanks
I have two old cylinder wood-burning stoves, and would like to know their value. They were manufactured by the Ohio Stove Co. in Portsmouth, Ohio. The model is "Buckeye 111", and the only other identification is the number 111-131. Please contact me at fskurka@zbzoom.net.
I have a glass lamp that looks like it might be a hurricane lamp of sorts -- it is heavy glass with a ginger-jar shaped base with night light and a big full glass shade which is scalloped around the top edge -- the bottom and top are smaller than the middle. It is hand painted with yellow and pink roses, is set on what looks to be a brass stand and fittings. I inherited it from an aunt who purchased it in the early 40's. Anybody know it's worth? bjkenn628@aol.com
Last night at a silent auction I purchased a silver (sterling) 2 piece soup or casserole set. Each piece has claw-type feet on it and one sits inside the other with room for hot water in the bottom to keep the food warm. The lid has an engraved scroll design with leaves and flowers on it. The lid has 9-64 stamped in the underneath side. The upper dish has 1881 Rogers Canada E.P.B.M. 2318 stamped on the bottom of it. The bottom dish has Manufactured for & Guaranteed by A. Rosenthal & Sons Ottawa 1256 Stamped on the bottom of it. Can anyone tell me if this is a soup terrine and how old it might be? dinsdale@sympatico.ca
We have a 10 burner gas kitchen stove from the Detroit Michigan Stove Co. The model name is Garland. I'm not sure how old it is but it was installed in our churh in 1948. We have just had to shut off the gas to this because of a valve leak,etc. Can anyone give me some history as to where or how I might be able to get replacement parts for this great stove? Everything else works great and we don't want to lose it. Thanks, bboyce1@rochester.rr.com
I have a cloth painting and don't know anything about it. The gentleman I bought it from at a yard sale said that the painting belonged to his wife's great grandmother. On the bottom says: N. 16 La Purissima (Morrelli) and on the left side of the painting has a Fem. Would you know anything about it. 31x21 thanks johnpasini@aol.com
I have a Royal Chair, The Pushbutton Kind, manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan on Oct. 24 1899-May 1 1900. It has oak arms and legs on rollers. The chair has the original leather covering on seat and back. It has a pushbutton on the arm and it still works beautifully. It has a slide out foot rest also that works perfectly. I have been told that it could be worth $10,000 dollars. I am contacting Southerby's in New York for confirmation. Anyone know more about this unusual chair.
I came across a teapot at an estate sale. I am wanting to find out something about it. It has the letters SMF on the bottom and the words Schramberg Handgemalt Tirol. Can you tell me anything about it or where I can go to get info?
Looking for the worth of a Marwal Ind Inc. Statue. Male and Female in hand.
Dear Sir or Madam I was interested to know if I should have insurance on a #2 limited edition of a Robert Haviland & C. Parlon 1978 La Dame a'la Licorne and if so what is the value if I were to sale it it is in awsome shape PLEASE LET ME KNOW etkar7@aol.com
I have a Royal Easy Chair Push Button Recliner, Sturgis MI that I am trying to find the value on to sell it. Can anyone lead me to someone who might be able to help me? Thanks, m. smolan msmolan@cox.net
I have a chair made by Karpen Co. It is dark wood engraved with roses at the top and curved legs and feet. It has a pinkish colored velvet seat. If you can give me any information on this I would appreciated it. Please email me at ToAnnaBella@aol.com
We have a Theo A Koch barber chair (manufactured in Chicago) in working order. Upholstery seams need to be sewn. We would like to hear the value of such a chair. Joan
How can I tell what year a Stieff tea pot was made. There is a number on it but no reference to the date.
6/5/04 I have a Theo Kochs full size outdoor barber pole, 7' tall, with working motor and light. I am curious as to it's worth. heralds@kci.net
I am searching for any pieces of the "Songbird" pattern by the Heinrich and Co. Selb Bavarian china company please e-mail me at rio__02@hotmail.com with any info. It was my great-grandmothers pattern and has huge sentimental value
Does anyone know anything about antique lampshades? I have one that is brass filagree that has got to be at least 100 years old, and I know it's not a repro. Any help would be appreciated.
I am trying to identify a china place setting pattern/manufacturer. On the back of the plates there are the letters "H & C" with a line under them (similar to a fraction line) then the letter "L" under the line. The china is at least 100 years old. The family was from Philadelphia and travelled in Europe. June 6, 2004 bauderbitte@3lefties.com
i' have a black and white lithography dated from 1904 by arthur john elsley. Name's of print is a royal procession. All that i can find about this is dated from 1910 who can help me ? ralph.jf@chello.be
I am looking for pieces of HAVILAND china in the MARVAL pattern. Please e-mail me with any information you may have. Thanks. benarts@aol.com
THE ANCIENT, WORLD SMALEST BOOK(BIBLE)WHICH WAS LEFT FROM 2 WORLD WAR,WE WAN TO SELL IT PRIVATELY!! leather covered,The appearance looks 5mm x 5mm Inner pages size 3,5mm x 3,5 mm,8 pages total 16 pages written inside 7 languages(english,german,italian, american english,francis,sweden,netherlands) the subject written inside the story about father and son,those time used for secret praying.called Lords prayer or Lords prayer book.In church,havras and sinagogs known as a most smalest sacred book.its has a own magnifiying glass.Those times created,or was made 13 pieces since then not much known howmany pieces were left to present time. above information taken from Berlin library and you can also get more information from there,This small bible left from one jewish person and this book left from 2.world war.the pictures below link taken from digital camera,if any one request I can send orijinal (high resolution)size privatly to anyone. THANKS -MUSTAFA PLEASE DO NOT REPPLY HERE BECAUSE I CAN,T CHECK THIS BOARD SO PLEASE SEND YOUR SERIOUS MESSAGE TO MY EMAIL ACCOUNT THANKS -MUSTAFA my mail : mustafacan2080@yahoo.com
I am looking for a head rest for an Emil J. Paidar barber chair. twittie@281.com
I purchased an antique baby high chair made by Heywood Wakefield. It's obvously more than 50 years old although I don't know it's exact age. It's painted in a mustard color with some green highlights. I've looked everywhere for information about it. Doe's anyone know anything about it, especially its worth? It's in very good condition, just some paint flaking. Ben, bheath11@msn.com
I'm needing information on how to find out how much this set of furniture is worth: It's a full dining room set brought over from Bavaria, Germany in 1953, one owner, hutch and buffet, six chairs, and dining room table, excellent condition. Any assistance would be appreciated. jadedlady13@hotmail.com
I'm sorry I forgot to give my e-mail address! I have a Marwal Ind Inc Statue that is 30 inches tall and 13 inches wide. She is a beautiful statue of a woman on a tree stump pouring a pitcher of water. She is a chalkware statue and is a ivory color! She is drapped in a dress that shows her neck line. I wanted to know if anyone had any info on this item or Marwal items! Please e-mail me about "Grace"!!!!! My e-mail is jgibson1@insightbb.com
HI...I JUST BOUGHT SOME SORT OF METAL (BRASS) DISH FROM A YARD SALE AND I CAN TELL IT'S AN ANTIQUE FROM WATCHING THE ANTIQUE ROADSHOW! THERE'S MARKINGS/STAMPS ON THE BOTTOM (EPNS...AND A PIC PF A MAN'S FACE,CROWN,) AND I'M JUST WONDERING HOW I CAN FIND OUT WHAT THEY MEAN....IF ANYONE KNOWS OR COULD POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION ID APPRECIATE IT! THX, KIMBERLEEAPRESNELL@YAHOO.COM
I am seeking some info on 2 items of nippon that I have in my posession.They both have different backstamps on them and with the searching that I have done I have not yet come across these particular stamps. The 1st is some sort of flower on it saying nippon underneath & handpainted beside. The second being a rising or setting sun with handpainted on top & nippon underneath. I am curious to know if they are of value or even real nippon for that matter.Please let me know. rsvndsn@sasktel.net
I have set of china stamped H&Co Selb Bavaria Heinrich&Co and the patern name is songbird. Al I know about it is that it was my Great Great Grandmothers can anyone tell me and thing about this china? or what it is worth or anything. Thank you, Jandrkari@hotmail.com
I have 2 prints that my grandfather brought over from England in their original frames. They are signed Ludovici and the titles are: "The Meeting of PIP & Estella - In the Inn Yards" and "Nicholas Nickleky on the Road to Dotheby's Hall". We would like to know the value to see if they need to have additional insurance put on them. Thank you. Sincerely, Sharon Wiedner swiedner@scwh.com
I have 2 dining chairs from the Wisconsin Chair Co. There is nothing that I have found other then the owner was Fred Dennett. It has the original leather made for the seat from D.F. Leather. Please help, mybaad73@yahoo.com. Thank you.
I have a small silver plated statue tha has become unattached from the base. I need reference for repair.
i have a wood hedboard and footboard set wheeler okell nashvill tenn ,america's foremost four posters - walnut genuine mahogany and a number 313 on it - i was wondering what it is worth? chrislic@rcn.com thank you
I have a gas stove model #100 made by the Quad Stove Mfg. Co. out of Colusbus, Ohio. I would like any info available. smack10@sbcglobal.net Thank you.
i have a thomasville coffee table that was mad in 1965 i want to find out value
Have a eight plate set, stamped h&c selb / bavaria / heinrich &co What can you tell me about it. Jade green margin w/large gold overlay on edges. reply at pwrinstallations@aol.com
The mark on the bottom of my siver service is of a lion with its tail back over its back almost in the shape of a sideways "S". The lion is in a circle. Any idea of the name of the company? reply to grouper08@earthlink.net
I am trying to find the value of a Noritake, Nippon Platter, I believe it is Bridal Wreath? Thank you. June 21. penelopejanemorrow@sympatico.ca
I am looking for Koken Barber chair Parts ! for the hydrolics
I have several documents that were given to me many years ago by a french lady. She always told that she was a decendent of the Rothchild family of Paris. She was born in France in the late 1800's. Her maiden name was Martella Rothchild.The documents Read: Lotterie, associations de la Presse Paisienne. The date on them is 17 Juin 1905 and the value reads 1.500.000 Billets de Vingt Francs. They are series 100. I also have photos from her that appear to be taken in the late 1800's in France. The photographer was Raphael. There are some that say Femina and Watery (autograhephed)and Reutlinger. can anybody tell me what they are and what they might be worth. I recently moved and found them packed away in the attic of the old house. safetydot@aol.com
I have several pieces of furniture that I have collected over the years. One is a buffet that a medalion on the inside that say Bassett Furniture Industries with a picture of a covered wagon. It also has a matching 3'X5' beveled glass wall mirror also with a medalion on it. I have been trying to figure out the value and age. I think it dates to the 20' or 30's maybe older. I also have a Steinway Victrola with a 4 digit serial number on it. safetydot@aol.com
June 25,2004 I have a small silver cup with two flowers on one side with the initals HBR or MBR and also leaves on the top and bottom of the initals. On the bottom of the cup it says Poole Silver Co. Taunton Mass., Guarenteed Quadruple plate #225 Could any one tell me anything about it or how much it might be worth? prissie@usaconx.com
pitcher smf schramberg handegmalt tirol germany what kind of price range
I bought an old RECORD PLAYER that plays 78s. It looks like a BABY GRAND PIANO. It looks very old and has the name "FERN O GRAND" "Cincinatti, Ohio". Does anyone know how I can find out more about this piece. Thank you P_Bingham@msn.com
Hi Am very new to antiques and am after some advice regarding useful websites to identify old china and glassware. Any hints or suggestions would be gratefully received. cheers naomi.murchie@jcu.edu.au
The Lemon Grove Historical Society has acquired a Karpen sofa and matching chair. Both are low, wide and heavy with caned backs and sides and original red velvet upholstery. They are stained a rich dark brown and are in very good condition. The caned back on the sofa is surmounted with scrollwork. We would like to know the age and style of these handsome pieces that were owned by a local family. shortlist@mail.sdsu.edu
I would like to find out about a mark on some tea cups that I have. They say "Japan" in red and there is "S>I" with a circle around it in relief. What does that mean? help!! ralfred
I was given this very old bone china set. I'm told that the pattern design might have lead in it so we can't actually use it. I'm trying to find out if there is any antique value to it. The bottom of each piece is a green stamp with a crest, above the crest it says Royal Bayreuth, below the crest it says Bavaria. Each piece also has a orange stamp that says Belmont. Each piece also has two seperate single or double digit number stamped on it. The china itself is very thin, white with a goldish design around the edge with a black and rose color design through out the goldish rim. Any information would be greatly appreciated. svalorose@comcast.net
Hi! I have a Karpen Brothers rocker, I would like some informaion on it please. Karpen Brothers Guaranteed Construction Furniture Chicago Michigan City New York is on a metal plate Pat Number 8643 Thanks, B.
We purchased a bedside table, the drawer is marked Wheeler-Okell Company, Nashwille TN. When was this company in business and where can I find additional information.
WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON PATTERN BY H&C - CORONADO MADE IN BOHEMIA ALSO HAS CZECHOSLOVAKIA STAMPED ON FAR SIDE..SEND INFORMATION TO CMIMS@AOL.COM
I purchased an old house in Michigan. Built in 1868. There was an old rocking chair left out in the carrige house. I can't seem to Identify it. How old, what kind. It's small with a caned seat. The wood has some style to it, not just smooth. Where can I find information on older rocking chairs.
I have two chest of drawers with a label "Sweat-Comings Co." These pieces were made for the Gray Furniture Co. I was told they were rock maple. They have doweled tops and dovetail drawers. Well-made heavy pieces. I would like to know when they were made and what they might be worth. gquick@tampabay.rr.com
Hello, I have a La Chasse a'la Licorne Robert Haviland & C. Parlon 1975 edition limitee N'5 I was wondering if it was of any value Thank You
I have a Ritter Dentist Chair in excellent condition from about 1962-64 if anyone is interested. You can email me at shawnaschnoebelen@yahoo.com
I have a dining set with 4 chairs very heavy wood , antique and bought in Ithaca, NY at a place called Tree Forms. Don't know the type or anything , needs some repaire on chairs and refinishing. I need to get an idea of value! Pawplace1858@yahoo.com
I have inherited an extensive set of antique Haviland China. I belive that one of the patterns is one called "Sweet Pea." The other pieces are white plates with a gold band around the edge. I have about 18 five-piece place settings as well as many serving dishes. Several are marked with the name E. Todd etched on the back along with the "Haviland France" marking. I am interested in finding out more informaiton about my aquisition and may be interested in selling the set. Thanks, Apple2day@aol.com
Hello - I have 10 Stickley Dining Table Chairs - caned with spindle backs ( stamped Stickely Fayetville...) They are each marked. How do I determine their value? Picture provided on request. Thanks, caz@brown.edu
I purchased an old house in Michigan. Built in 1868. There was an old rocking chair left out in the carrige house. I can't seem to Identify it. How old, what kind. It's small with a caned seat. The wood has some style to it, not just smooth. Where can I find information on older rocking chairs. therese_h78@hotmail.com
I just bought a barber's chair and am trying to find more about it. The only thing written is the word TAKARA on the headrest. It has a porcelain base, armrests and seat. Judging by the owner's age and other things in his shop it must be 1940's. Can anyone give me any insight? please email me at pivi@cytanet.com.cy
i'm looking for a roll top desk made by National, the Mt Aries style and CEO model. If you know where to find this item, please call (912)772-3934 ask for Bruce
looking for tell city mahogany chairs, pre 1955 w/ harp back.
I JUST ACQUIRED A COMPLETE SERVICE FOR 12 OF FRANCISCAN ELSINORE CHINA. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE BLUE ONION PATTERN. IT HAS EVERY IMAGINABLE SERVING AND DEMITASSE PIECES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOME HISTORY. WHEN IT WAS MADE? REPLACEMENTS HAVE VERY FEW ITEMS. SOME NONE AT ALL ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Libby atlantalibby1@bellsouth.net
I have a statue of a chiuaha dog with Maerwal Ind. Inc stamped on the bottom. I am curious what that means. Is it a manufacturer and is it of any value besides just being so cute...Thank you
I am trying to locate a flatware pattern that I saw in Saks Fifth Avenue some months ago. It is no longer for sale there & not in their system. The information I have is that the manufacturer is Mint Paris and the pattern is called Siecle. The flatware is an ebony material with a sterling overlay in an art deco design. Any information that may help to track down the item is appreciated. asidaris@adelphia.net
Help! I have a plate about 12 inches in diameter that is orange rimed with a green pattern around and flowers in the center. The back of the plate has a triangle with PK in the center and Unity Germany below it. I've been searching to find out if it's worth anything, but no luck. I also have a glass jar with handled lid in a mother of pearl finish with gold flowers and the word "Barley" in gold. Can't seem to find anything on that either.
I recentlay came across a chest filled with Roger Bros silverplate faltware. It is a near complete 76 piece set. It is currently listed on ebay and I was just wondering approximatly how much it is worth. It is the first love pattern. The mark on the inside of the chest says Look for the year mark--1847--90 years America's finest plate. So I think the set was made around 1937. It is all in very good condition. It says Roger Bros 1847 on the back of the flatware and IS Any info you have will be appreciated. Please email me at: goonfrog@hotmail.com
Hello I have an OLD kalamazoo (I think thats how it is spelled) stove that is both wood and gas. It has 4 gas buners and 2 wood I'm just trying to see what you would offer me for it. I still uses it as my only stove and oven in the house. So I can asure you that it is in great working order! Thank Melissa mmills@youngertoyota.com
I came across a complete set of 12 piece china set with all extra pieces. What I would like to know is about the markings on the back. One is MZ Austria mark and than there is W in a weath. Can find the MZ mark but nothing on the W. If someone would like a picture of the marks let me know. donna876@webtv.net
I have a Style 315 Peerless lightweight folding table made by The Carrom Company, Ludington. Mich. The paper lable shows that it was patented August 25, 1908. It is in good condition. Is there any collectability to this piece. and where can I find out any info on it besides the Carrom Co website?
In regard to the Folding table by the Carrom Company, contact me at gtmueller@msn.com
I just bought this ritter barber dintist 1940* chair. it a unique thuing to have. I am trying to get some info about it, and how much will worth if i put it in Ebay. thank you
I HAVE 2 SOFT DRINKS SODA CRATES MADE IN HAZELWOOD,MO.; THEY ARE WOOD AND HOLDS 12 BOTTLES.DO ANYONE HAVE ANYMORE INFO. ON THEM?I ALSO HAVE AROYAL EASY CHAIR MADE IN STURGIS,MICH THAT IS IN EXCELLENT AND TO MY KNOWLEDGE IT IS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION.IT DO RECLINE AND HAVE A FOOD REST.I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR MORE INFO ON IT. SMOOTH284@AOL.COM
I own a COMPLETE Mahogany dining room set manufactured by the Thomasville Chair Company, purchased sometime in the early 40's by my grandmother. How much would this be worth today? How much would I be able to get if I were selling it? I figured if there were any place to ask this, it would be here. Please Contact me if you have any information what-so-ever at: Patrick_Mediate@emerson.edu
I have a statue of a girl with long braids holding a flower. She carries a purse across her chest which hangs at her waist. In the base of it says: Alexander Backer. Please write to mjoakin@yahoo.com
I have a 1966 statue of a Matador. Do you have the female Senorita statue that I can purchase? Asturiana@att.net
I have inherited a Virtue Bros. formica dinette and the chairs will need to be reupholstered. Does anyone know where to get vintage vinyl or how to find a reputable upholsterer? jo72559@comcast.net
I have a leaf table that is marked "Jefferson Woodworking Co., Louisville, Kentucky." Is this company still in existence? If you know anything about them, please e-mail me at nemnett@yahoo.com.
I'm not shure if this is the place but it's worth a shot lol. I have a large vase with a very light grey background and cobolt blue flowers and birds on it. When i bought the vase i was told that it was 16th century. It has the rings on the inside from someones hand while they were throwing the vase. it is in remarkable condition if it truly is that old but you can tell that it has been around for a very long time. There is a small chip on the opening of the vase. it stands about 18-20 inches tall with no handles, and there are not any markings on the bottom that i can tell. how would i be able to tell if i really have something of value? thank you for your time Isaac.Harper@uscellular.com
I have a Duncan Phyfe style chair with a 1 3/4" oval shaped stamp on the bottom imprented with an eagle and the words - "the american mastercraftsmen company". There are two sets of 3/8" high numbers stamped nearby - D16091 and J1070A. Is this a genuine Duncan Phyfe piece? Thanks in advance: Genevieve
Does anyone know where the three secret compartments are located on an antique roll-top desk. From what I understand they are the same for most manufacturers. Thanks. glabriola@helpequity.net
Trying to establish approx. value for
the Following:
Koken enamel and Leather Salesman Sample Mechanical Barber Chair. The Chair is in good working condition and the ennamel is in excellent condition. There is a tear in the leather approx. 1 1/2" in the seat and some damage to the leather on the underside of the swivel foot rest.
Barber shop mug cabinet. - Made of Oak, it is approx. six and one-half feet tall and has 72 shaving mug compartments. It also features 3 bottom compartments - one with a pull out drawer, one with a slant door on hinges that opens for storage and the third door is a cabinet door that also provides storage.
5 piece porcelain "Commode Set" -- Marked "Aloerian" Dated Dec 16,'58. (1858 or 1958?) "Haynes, Balt." All pieces are in excellent condition with no chips or hairlines noted. Set is mostly green firgural in color with some pink and other colors.
Majolica Jardiniere - original without a doubt. Pedestal is 22" high. Removable planter (bowl) portion is 11" high and 14" in diaeter. Pink, green, and brown in color. Marked "Empress" in cursive with what appears to be "O.O" in script. Piece is also marked "England" (fine condition with some crazing on the bottom of the planter bowl.
Rookwood piece: approx. 4" tall. brown "jug" with handle. Marked "1882 Rookwood" hmikej@mchsi.com
i have an 13inch statue and probably about 4 or 5 inches wide and the statue is really neat looking. the statue looks like it would be a roman god or a roman philosepher but i cant really figure him out soo.....and he also has a thick piece of stone with roman numerals on it.....soo if u know of anything please let me know slayer666bigt@aol.com
I,m looking for the manicurist tray for my 1930 Koken barber chair can you help ??? sigman-grantm@unce.unr.edu
I am hunting any information available on a small dish (maybe a soap dish) that is a blueish green on the back but the front is textured white with a drawing of a man kneeling under a tree. It maybe japanese. Please e-mail me at ttamberlyj@aol.com with any information
Would like to know who manufactured Bradford Silverplate flatware. What link could I go to get a complete picture list of Bradford patterns? I have twelve iced-tea spoons. Sort of plain pattern...sort of scroll on edge. Some sort of something at the very end of the handle. I also have some Sherwood Silverplate ice-tea spoons also. Can't find out much on this manufacturer either. Your contacting me at charly1ear@msn.com will be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone know where I can find out information about small "parlor" stoves. I have a 1886 stove approx 40 inches in height and made to burn small amounts of wood or coal...it is metal stamped on the base of the stove "Banner of the World" Southard,Robertson & Co. This stove being more decorative has a opening at the base for the burnables to go in ...then atop the actual stove there is an ornate door opening for air ajustment i think...the very top of the stove is flat leading me to believe it could be a 1 small burner stove...the top does have a metal round plate that does come out of the top part being what would be the burner itself....can anyone lead me to any information about this stove or its value would be GREATLY APPRECIATED Chris Hogan E.Htfd, CT cibohs@aol.com
i would like to see some antique machine shops in the indiana area . truline@maplenet.net
Could you help me with a lamp that I have. It is a gone with the wind lamp which has been turned into electric. It has two globes light blue in a frosted look top is 29" around and the bottom globe is 26". 23" tall the only name I can find on it is The Meteor Lamp made in the USA and number 1457 on the bottom. Looks like it was converted in the late 30's or 40's. Thank you Donna dlpape876@msn.com
I just purchased a ring on ebay and I think it is Sterling Silver it has no markings on the ring except for the word Germany. It is a black stain glass cameo ring it is highly decortive, instead of the cameo being ontop of the black glass it is recessed in or edged in, it is a bueatiful ring but I wondering if anyone know about Antigue jewelry from Germany If anyone has any info please let me know!!!!!!! Please contact me at ClarktheRatt@lycos.com Thank you
I have a Silver tray with handles on each side. It's a Fiesta, made by Oneida LTD # 3816 - 2 Does anyone have an idea of it's value. Has been in family for some time. Thank you, Dennis. bearpaw4777@yahoo.com
I have a very old oak office chair that has a broken swivel mechanism. I am looking for replacement parts, is there a site available for this? The only info on the chair is a partial logo about one inch in diameter. The words R. Derby. Co. in the outer part of the circle and a line drawing of a chair in the center of the logo. There appears to be more words on the outer circle but they are not legible. Please respond to Ed via email.. e.collett@snet.net Thank you so much.
I have a Walnut Berkey & Gay Dinning Room Set-China Cabinet with a "Bird & Fruits" design on the front, Large Buffet with two drawers & two side doors with a pull-out silverware drawer, and a large table. Also 6 chairs, walnut, but not from the original set. This has to be from the 1930's, very good condition, although the top of the table does need to be refinished. I am trying to find out the value of this set so I can price it to sell. I am hearing differnt things due to the fact that the chairs are not the original chairs, and that I should "break up" the set, which I do not want to do. Any information would be appreciated. Please reply to dpcxq7@aol.com Thank You!
I have a curio cabinet that has a label on the inside door that says barget london. The cabinet has raised felt like material on it. Is this queen anne or something else. ckerr dckerr1@shaw.ca
I have a bed and dresser that is old and trying to find out something about it. It has the initials F.S. on the back of the dresser and head board. The dresser and headboard does not have any nails on it and also has wooden disc nobes for pulls. Trying to find out something about this piece could you please help me. My e-mail address id DMMEAUX@Hibernia.com
I am looking for a portable folding barber chair. It is known as Koch's Folding barbers chair. It was used in the battlefields and also for hotel room services. If anyone knows where I can find this chair or if you know a custom wood maker that can duplicate it I would be glad to hear from you. contact me at zeendappayouth@hotmail.com
i have a drop leaf table stamped "Walter of Abash" could you please tell me more about this piece? kmbrita@aol.com
I have a metal tray (cast alum>?) that says on the back HOLLIWOOD broiler tray Finders Mfg Co Chicago ILL. It has bakelite? handles on it. Have not been able to find any info on this. Can anyone help? Thanks okelley@cableone.net
August 28,2004 Could anyone inform me about the Fiestaware color of medium green? I seem to get conflicting info. I have an authentic 13" chop plate.It was given to me in the 1960's in Ohio. I refer to the color as John Deere green.I have found one entry on the net and the price suggests over $300.Thank you, nmstb@bellsouth.net
Hi, I am in the process of refinished an extension table, 3 ft. x 4 ft., with the name of Jefferson Woodworking Co. on it. It has a fluted apron around the top. The legs are currently not attached. There is an area on the leg that appears to have had something attached to it, possibly for support. On the top of the table there is a painting of a black border with red flowers. Is anyone familiar with this table? Could you tell me what may have been attached to the leg? You can email me at Beretsel@adelphia.net. Thank You.
I am looking for information on a piece of silverplate. The stamped markings on the back are: William Rogers Waverly 3821. Before the word William what appears to be a dove and after the word Rogers is a star. Any help would be appreciated. Please email me at xbluemoon2@yahoo.com. Thank you.
I have an old chinese or japanese tea set that I am trying to identify. the pieces are white with hand painted ricepaddy scene on one side and three men in oriental garb on the other side. There is a lithopane of a geisha in the bottoms of the small cups. The scean is painted red with small ammounts of gold over it,(mostly on the oriental garb) and a tiny bit of black for the feet of the three men on front. There is also a small child standing beside the men. The underside of the pot is only a red hare (facing to the right). there is gold trim around the top, bottom and on handles. I seem to remember it in my parents house for a long time. I got it in the late 60's or early 70's. any help would be appreciated. Michaela48@juno.com p.s I just got on line this week and love it, and really love your site. Thanks
I have a late 1800's Wood Koken Barber Chair, can you tell me what it is worth please? thanks dawn@rock.com
I'am looking for pins that are made to look like furinture. A table or a chair. My daughter works for a furinture store, and I would love to get her a pin or necklace that looks like furinture. email marleneduy@hotmail.com
Looking to find out about 2 antique items....can you help? 1) Large body style chalk clock(23 inches high and 17 inches wide) with 2 school children leaning over a desk to kiss...on the front at the bottom is the title "School= Day's" on the base on the back is "Copyright 1916 by De M.& R. N.Y." and it is numbered "131" 2) A badge....maybe a kid's decoder badge?...round...a little larger than a silver dollar..gold in color with a large star on the front...also the date of "1938" on the front and "ROA"....it can be turned from the back, exposing letters corresponding to numbers( these numbers and letters show up on the front)...also has a pin on the back as if it can be attached. Any info would be greatly appreciated HelenLRollins@compuserve.com
Hello- I have received an entire Noritake china set (service for 12-plus serving pieces). On the back is stamped made in occupied Japan. The plates are rimmed with 5 flower bouquets with a gold leaflike design connecting them. There is also a white 4-5" white circle in the middle of each plate that is outlined in a small gold design. I was wondering what it might be worth and possibly the name of the design. Thankyou. Angie whirlybird@tds.net
Would like to know what the words triple plate means on a piece I have,it looks like a sugar bowl, and is numbered with the number 22 and has the name Charles Rogers possibly as the manufacturer. If you have any ideal about this piece please let me know at dirtfarmer62@yahoo.com I would really like to know some thing about this piece.
I have recently acquired silverware marked 1847 ROGERS BROS XS TRIPLE. It has a rose pattern. I am looking for any information that anyone can give me about this set, such as how old it is and an approximate worth. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Please email to toyladydebi@aol.com
I have three carved wooden men marked Handgemalt R.K. I believe they are German miners rescue mission. They have crossed hammers on hat and holding tools. Can someone tell me about them and what their value might be? coramills@aol.com
I have come across 18 pieces of matched bone china. There is six 7 1/2 inch plates; six saucers and six cups. The scenery is red and white flowers, a tree with leaves and what I would consider grass at the bottom(done in black lines). The color of the center of the plate is cream and it has a blue border around the rim. The bottom of the china says "made in occupied japan", in rust color. There is the letters KA enclosed in a diamond shape. What company made these and are they original or fake? The letters and writing seem to be under the glaze. Please write to me if you anything about these dishes. My email address is MouseTails983@aol.com Thank you for any help you might provide. Josie
I am looking for Seth Thomas pocket watches in running condition with no or minor flaws. Does anyone know of any Antique stores that would be good places to search for these watches? Or does anyone have one that is for sale? Victoria laxstarnrain@aol.com
I have a chrome dinette set with the table labeled as Walter of Wabash and the chair labels show Virtue Bros. of Calif. Chair #630, S/N CAL 2568. Looking for any information on these manufactures. Thanks jayclapsadle@sbcglobal.net
Replying to 6 Jul 2004 entry: I also have a Karpen rocker with a metal tag. This company was bought out in 1952. Very early furniture was very ornate. My rocker has a Windsor back and wicker or rush seat. peery@gvtc.com
Lustrous, brownish gray, mint condition Rosenthal ceramic of a seal (i.e., the sea mammal). I would very much appreciate any information on this piece. DETAILS - Pose: The seal is seated on its hind quarters with its front flippers spread left and right, with its rear flippers curled around to the right and lying together on top of the right front flipper, and with its head thrown back in a vertical position (nose pointing straight up). Underside (base) I.D. Info: The green-colored maker info includes "Rosenthal" in typical form (i.e., with the logo - crossed lines and imbedded crown-like device - inserted between the "n" and "t" in Rosenthal); below that, in smaller capital letters and enclosed in carats, appears "< GERMANY >"; and below that in lower-case letters is the word "handgemalt". Set apart from this but also in green is a "W" or an "M" (depending, of course, on which way you're looking). Last, impressed elsewhere on the base is (1) the name of the artist - Theodore Karner - given as "Th. Karner" (umlaut over the "a" in Karner) and (2) the series number of the piece: "1289". The approximate dimensions of the piece are 10-3/4" across, 7" wide, and 8" tall. Please reply by email to rleefla@yahoo.com.
We found a silver platter/shallow bowl. On the bottom is the stamp Waverly Wm Rogers 3836. Does anyone know anything about this company or possible worth? please respond: kkrantz13@hotmail.com
I have recently acquired some Thomas, Germany, tableware - cups, saucers, plates, bowls and a covered sugar bowl. I am not having any luck identifying the pattern. The style is identical to that used in their "medallion" range, but mine does not have a coloured rim. Each item has a circular motif of pink and red buds and leaves - very stylised, sort of 1960's. The motif is in the centre of the plates and bowls, and on the side of the cups and sugar bowl, which has a red top to the handle of the lid. If anyone recognises this description and can supply the name of the pattern, please let me know at CarolandK9@aol.com. Thanks
Does anyone have any knowledge/history of the F.B.M.Co of Hobeken N.J.? I have a small pice of their furniture that is tagged & numbered. my UK email address is: jsywill@btconnect.com
I have an 8 piece set of Baronet 'The Carmen' china - full set with large and small plate, large and small bowl, cups and saucers, sugar and cream bowl and serving bowls and platters. Can anyone tell me how much the set is worth? Thank you. mhoffmanny@earthlink.net
I have 2 Marwal Statues that I would like to have appraised in the Tifton, Georgia area! If anyone knows of a place in this area to get them appraised please contact me at cody021976@yahoo.com My name is C.C.. thanks for any and all help!
I have a haynes balt. jardiniere. do you have any information on them? mergner@polarcomm.com
I have a three piece set- pot, basin and pitcher made by the Empire Poreclain Company in 1924. The bottom has the date, Stroke on Trent, England and is numbered. It is very large.It is a vibrant blue with two birds on the pitcher and pot. I cannot find it any where on the internet to try to find out the value. I have it in my antique booth for $150.00 and don't know if this is over or under. Thanks for any help I get. Please feel free to email me at deb50_99@yahoo.com
Hi, I have an old small cup/mug that has a man's face with teardrop shaped eyes. He has one hand over his mouth. It's strange looking because his fingernails are painted. The bottom just says Japan. It seems VERY old. Do you know anything about it? Thanks, heatherdwhite@bellsouth.net
I would like to know more about my dresser that I have had for along time. Antique ...??? The drawers are all curved and the two top drawers have key locks. I found on the web a Sanibel drawer chest and the doors on this one do not curve in as much as mind does. Would you know the style or whereabout year of this dresser? Thank You.. twoshoes57@hotmail.com
Hello. I have a "Thomasville chair company" dining room set: china cabinet, buffet, server, and table with 2 leafs and 6 chairs (I think it's from the 50's). All the pieces are in great shape except for the chairs...they really took a beating!! My question...I would like to replace the chairs. The set is a dark maroon color (I don't know the actual name of the color). The table has the "claw" bottoms - the chairs do not. Any idea where I could get replacements?? I could probably get them worked on but a couple of the chairs would definitely need much of the wood replaced and I don't know if it's worth the cost. I would really appreciate any comment on this. Please email me at vms1203@comcast.net. Thanks!! :)
I have a Windsor rocker with metal stamp on the bottom - Karpen guaranteed construction Furniture Chicago Michigan City New York - can't find any information on it - looking for a site or info - pbphilypa@yahoo.com
I bought a drop leaf table at a rummage sale and while refinishing it came across a tag that say Craddock Dependable Furniture. I hadn't heard of them before and am wondering if anyone knows anything about the company? I call it a drop leaf table, the lady at the rummage sale called it a script table. I don't know what a scritp table is. snagged@charter.net
Hello there my name is Bernadette Caporale. My father Vincent Caporale is very interested in Antiques, my father has many Antiques such as paintings, jewlery and many more that you would be interested in. But when he goes to sell them not many people are interested in them so I thought that I would look for him. He has many things that are worth a lot and I would really like it if someone knew where the best place for him to go and see what he can make. We are from the Bronx and there are not that many places around here to sell things. But if it is possible if someone could either call us or email me about where a good place is or if you are interested on anything that my father has I could send you a description or what he has and then you can decide if you like it or not. But please if you can try to help us out that would be great. Thank you my email address is berniemack_1984@hotmail.com please email me as soon as you can thank you.
I have a sofa and chair they were purchased in 1969 and they were used. How do I find out how much they are worth. please help. Thanks mloguidice@bankstreet.edu
I am in search of some additional cups that go with a tea set that was made in Japan in the 1940's, the design features a raised relief of a dragon on the body, and coralene detail it is marked DM in a triangle. The teapot can be viewed on page 21 of Tina M Carters guide (teapots). AndrewMessias@aol.com thanks
I am looking for help in identifying my Heinrich Selb China pattern. The pieces are a cream background, three floral sprays, all the same size with a large pink and yellow flower surrounded by two small blue & and several more pink buds. It's similar to Strausbourg pattern #76099 but not scalloped and not roses...It's also similar to Queens Rose pattern of Tirschenreuth Bavarian China. Some pieces are stamped US Zone, some Jenny Lind (which I believe depicts a particular style rather than pattern,) the numbers 86, 56 and 1 are also stamped on the back of various pieces. One large piece has the number 16260 hand-painted in gold on the back. Replacements.com shows no matching number or pattern. I have 60 pieces in mint condition and would like to add more. It's absolutely beautiful! If you can help me, please email Elizabeth_Sanderson@msn.com. Many thanks.
I have an antique chair with a paper label: PK Pierce and Son Co, Station A Gardner Mass., Est 1830. Am not finding much about this company, if you have any info I'd appreciate hearing! thanks so much, kiwi@peakpeak.com
I am interested to know if you would know the approximate value of the following: 13 spindle back, tiger oak, ladies sewing/nursing rocker, armless. I believe it was made in the late 1800's according to some information on the net. what do the 13 spindles signify if anything. The back is an oval with carving around the edges that look like small waves and the frame has spindles and spools. Thank you, Mary e-mail hdwrench5756@aol.com
I have a china cabinet made by Thomasville Chair Company with the number 914 China on the back and I am trying to find out how old this piece is and what it is worth. Jean
I have a china cabinet made with an inspection slip inside the drawer from Thomasville Chair Company. The cabinet has on the back NO 914 CHINA. Can anyone tell me about this piece and how much it is worth? Thanks- e8pyttbull@aol.com
i have a 1923 karpen made vanity . i was wondering what the value is? govertsss@aol.com
Hello, I have a swivel desk chair on wheels which has the inscription Milwaukee Chair Co. Pat Oct. 20, 1914, imprinted on a cast iron base. It has burgundy leather upholstery in good condition. I purchased it for $5 at a yard sale, but assume it is worth more than that. Does anybody out there have any information to share or do I need to get it appraised? Thanks, Julie @ vonmckain@hotmail.com
Hi, I recently bought a set of LaMode China, By Taylor Smith Taylor with the number 639 stamped on it. Does anyone know what this is worth? My email, alianatale@hotmail.com
Barber Chair Wanted: Looking for a Koken barber chair, in excellent condition, and fully operable. I live in the Denver metro area. Please e-mail me at rvlewis33@hotmail.com or call my cell: 720-291-2749. Rich 9/23/04
I have recently inherited my Grandmother's wedding mahogany bedroom suite, which includes a vanity, wall hanging mirror, chair, 6 drawer dresser, nightstand and poster bed. The Vanity, dresser, and nightstand all contain a brass triangle label inside the top drawer which states Thomasville Chair Company: Character Furniture since 1904. I realize that this means that the furniture was purchased before 1960..I also know this because my grandparents were married in the early 40s. I was wondering if anyone would know how to determine the Thomasville collection number. I would like to have some idea of value as well as historical data for provenance. Interestingly, I cannot find this same triangle label on the bed, chair or mirror. The bed, chair and mirror do match the other pieces in both color and style. The lack of label makes me wonder though if they were purchased at the same time as the labeled pieces or from Thomasville. I would also like some advice on this part of my mystery as well. Thank you for your interest, Shay. SSteadman@gmail.com
My friend has an antique straight back chair with a leather seat. The back is carved. It has 2 holes or brackets under the seat that would hold a board on either side. She saw an old picture of her Dad sitting in the chair and his brothers and sisters sitting on either side on these boards. Can anyone tell me what type of chair it is and maybe who made it. What was it really for? Any info would be helpful. Renee arsliberty@bellsouth.net
I have a set of French Limoges consisting of 12 9 inch plates and an oval platter measuring 18x12 inches. They are pink, scalloped, heavily gold decoration on the edges. They have 3 different pictures..one is of a gold hummingbird, a gold duck and a gold pheasant design. There are beautiful daisies as well. On the back is a 7 point star and in each point is a letter spelling out limoges. There is also a stamp with AK in a circle and France beneath it. I am wondering if anyone would know the approximate date of this set, or have any information about it. It was my grandmothers and I am in my 60's. relics@uslink.net
Hello I have a 1909 " ROYAL EASY CHAIR " Number 608 ( recliner )and i'm missing some hardware . Do you have any photos of the bottom of the chair ? I have the ability to make any of the missing componants if I knew what they looked like . I have had this chair for about 12 years just waiting for one to come a long so I can reproduce the missing parts .Please if you can help email me @ scottdoggett428@msn.com THanks for your help Scott Doggett Portland .OR
Looking for old Currency. Especially $500.00 bill and $1000.00 bill. Also any other old currency. accountant@valegion.org
Date: Sept. 26, 2004 Salty Dog: I have a stuffed dog that was a display item from Montgomery Wards catalog store to advertise demim. This is from the mid 1960s. Does anyone know the value of this stuffed animal? Email: kclarksalmon@hotmail.com
I have recently aquired a swivel type platform rocker that was made by the Wisconsin Chair Co. I am attepting to learn something about its age. my e-mail address is rca@lynnet.com should you be able to assist me. Thank you Richard
I have a wooden/metal barber-doctor-dentist chair. A name of A. McDannoul St. Louis appears on the bottom of the stand. Can't find any info about it? Someone said it was used on stagecoaches from town to town? erymer@aol.com
I have a Karpen caned back 3-cusion sofa and matching rocker. Both have a rose design in the center of the wood. Do you have any idea of the history/value? Photo can be provided. Thanks. juliec@zoominternet.net
I have broken a piece of antique ivory. Could you please recommend the proper glue to repair it with. Thank you for your time. Catherine CR280@aol.com
Jeanne D'arc bronze statue,signed by J.berthoz,french artist in France,about 28-30 inch hgt.Is jeanne D'arc in combat,in her armor.Cannot find anything about this statue and artist,except he was/is a france artist that made a monument of jeanne D'arc in france,which is now a tourist/historic piece of france.Can any one tell me anything about the artist and statue? Also is it worth anything?I think it was done around early to mid 19th century.Please email me if you have info jewelrocks11@aol.com
I have an 1920 noritake tea set with the "anniversary pattern" gold rims with mother of pearl etc. Is it worth much? e-mail address
wayne.williams@smiths-aerospace.com
I found a sideboard at a local antique store that I really liked. The inside of the top left drawer says "Craddock Dependable Furniture". I cannot find anything about it much less anything about Craddock Dependable Furniture on the web. Does anyone know where I can find some information?
i have an original painting dated 1909 by Arthur J. Elsley in real good condition. i am asking for price value and possible buyers. if you have any information then please contact me at