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Discover Mid-America — June 2004
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Q. I would appreciate information on this covered, porcelain vegetable tureen. It is marked on the bottom “made in Austria” and has an urn and scepter. E. H. -Staten Island, NY
A. Your vegetable tureen was made in the late 19th century by one of the many porcelain manufacturers working at the time. It could sell in a shop for $75.
Q. I have an old violin that was given to my husband by an old European man years ago. Inside it is dated 1653- Made by Nicolas Amato in Cremona, Italy. Since I would like to sell it I would like to know the value. D.P. - Dunellen, NJ
A. If your violin is in mint condition, and authentic it could sell for over $10,000. It will have to be seen by an expert. Send good photo and information to Mr. David Bonsey, Musical instrument expert, Skinner Auction Gallery, 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116.
Q. At my grandmother’s house I found a small, tarnished, silver tea set. It is marked “quadruple” and “Rockford Silver P. Co.“Set includes a small pitcher, creamer, sugar bowl and tray. I haven’t found any info. M.C.- Jonesboro, AZ.
A. Your silver plated tea set was mad by Rockford Silver Plate Co., Rockford, IL. who were in business from 1882-1925. Different marks were used. Yours was probably made in the early 20th century. In original silver-plated and in good condition it could sell in a shop for $300.
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Q. Can you tell me the age and value of this lift top card table? The top revolves to reveal a number of compartments. H. R. - Citrus Springs, FL.
A. Your American Federal game table was made around 1830 and appears to be made of mahogany. The compartments originally held playing cards, poker chips, etc. It could sell in a shop for $1,200 or more.
Q. I have two prints in old gold gilt frames. Behind each is a portrait of people from another era. The prints were published for Art Treasures Inc. One is “Home On the Range” by Sheldon, A.A.K., NY. What is the value of the print and the frame? H.G. - Richfield, PA
A. Your print by Joshua Sheldon, mid- 19th century could sell in a shop for $100 or more. I can’t evaluate a frame without a photo and condition.
Q. This letter opener is from the steamship “Andrea Doria” which sunk in 1956. How much is it worth and where could I find a buyer? E.O.B. - Pompano Beach, FL
A. Your letter opener could sell to a collector of Ocean Liner Collectibles for $50 or more. Run an ad or check the Internet under this category.
Q. I have five prints by Grandma Moses. What could be the value? S.R.M. - Palm Beach, FL
A. While oil paintings by Anna Mary Robertson Moses (Grandma Moses) 1860-1961, can sell for several in the high thousands of dollars, prints can sell for a few hundred dollars.
Q. I have a Philco console radio/record player, excellent condition. I believe it is a 1946 model. Can you give me the value? P.K.-Livingston, TX
A. Your Philco could sell at a collectibles show for around $200.
Q. I am in possession of a heavy wooden box with “Mavrakos Candies” stamped on the bottom. There are overall intricate carvings over the entire box of gods and goddess. This box came from my grandmother. We are originally from St. Louis, MO where the Mavrakos Company was based. Can you give me the value? D.P. - Sullivan, MO
A. Your candy box is in the collectibles category. Similar items sell for $25 to $50.
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