Caring For Depression Era GlasswareTo prevent cracking, I never place it in a dishwasher, as the water is generally too hot. If you have hard water, a dishwasher will permanently etch your glassware, if washed in it.
Claudia 'Silverplate' Service for Eight?I have a complete service for eight of Claudia silverplate. Does anyone know who the original manufacturer was, the value of what I have?
Websites For Identifying Antique Markings?I am looking for web sites where I can find information about stamps or markings on the bottom of silver, china etc. You know those markings on the back or bottom of antique pieces. Sometimes they are in a diamond with numbers inside, sometimes they are stamped or embedded in the piece. I have a couple of items, I would like to look up and see if they are worth anything. Thanks so much.
Identifying Real Crystal?How do I tell if crystal is real?
Researching Old Wine Bottles?I have what I believe are two wine bottles that were made in Italy. I do not know much about them. I am hoping someone could tell me a little bit about them. I would like to know how old they are and if they are worth anything?
Company That Collects China Pieces?I have a set of china that was given to me by my mother. Last week I dropped one of the pieces and it broke. A few years ago I saw on television a company that was collecting pieces of old china from all over the world for sale. Does anyone know about this companies address or have any information on it? Thanks.
Identifying Purity of Silver Platter?I found a silver fruit plater at a carboot. I know that pure silver is marked 925 but can any one tell me what S431 means. I am nearly one hundred percent sure it is silver but I am not sure how pure.
Selling Coca Cola Bottles?I have a collection of Coca Cola bottles that my husband had collected years ago. I lost my husband five years ago and I am looking for information on how to sell them. Please help. Thank you so much.
Collecting Advertising Credit Cards?Do people collect the Advertising Credit Cards?
Octagon Soap Wrapper Dishes?We have some dishes fro my father's great grandmother. She got them from saving Octagon soap wrappers. I cannot find anything about the dishes. I was wondering if anyone out there has some information on them? They are a blue willow pattern. Thanks.
Currier and Ives Lithographs?I found a set of four Currier and Ives Lithographs a few years ago at a yard sale. I put them in my craft room until I knew what to do with them. I forgot them until last week when cleaning my room for more space.
What Are These Glasses?What are these glasses called? Who makes them? Anyone know anything about them? I can't seem to find out where they came from. I got them from Goodwill about a year ago.
Green Bay Packers Mugs?My father-in-law owned 9 glass mugs (approx. 14 oz mugs) with the Green Bay Packers football team name and helmet on them. I don't want to sell them (they have sentimental value), but I would like to know if anyone knows who manufactured them.
Selling "Magic the Gathering" Cards?I want to sell my "Magic the Gathering" cards, how exactly do I do that?
Getting Information About an Old Wine?I need information on an 80-85 year old wine bottle DRL Solaro (Italy) 20.35, Distillerie Riunite Di Liquor p.A.-Solaro
Restoring Straps on Vintage Wooden Skis?I have a pair of vintage wooden skis with leather and rusted metal (no idea what kind) attachments. How can I clean/restore the metal without damaging the wood and leather?
Finding Buyers for Old Textile Bobbins?I have hundreds of bobbins from a old textile company, does anyone know where I can sell them to another company? How can I find anyone that can use or collect them? Your help would be highly appreciated. Thank-you.
Green Wine Bottle with Molded Brown Monkey?Can anyone tell me about a green wine bottle with a brown monkey wrapped around it?
Images of Vintage Home Interiors?Where do I find images of old home interiors?
Looking for Ed Ames Recording of "Morning"?This is going to sound strange, but there is an Ed Ames song out there that I am searching for.
Coronado 6-String Guitar?I am trying to find out some information about a guitar labeled "Gambles Import Corp." made in Japan. The name on the end says Coronado. It is a 6 string. Do you know where I can find more information?
Selling Collectible Angel Figurines?I have a set of about 13 Retired Angel Figurines I would like to sell. How do I go about advertising them?
Finding a Shop to Buy My Old Vinyl Records?I have 4 crates of old records ranging from Jazz, Rock and R&B. Where do I find stores to buy them?
Determining the Age of a Fiddle?I have a old fiddle with the word "Hope" on the back and was wondering if I could find out how old it is?
Buying Vintage Travel Stickers?I would like to get some old travel stickers to add to an old steamer trunk, does anyone know where I can get them?
Collecting Linda Grayson Figurines?I am collecting figurines from "Tea Party Teddy and Friends". It is a long line of figurines put out by Linda Grayson back in 1996, but I don't think they are being made anymore. If any of you know how I can get my hands on more I would appreciate it.
Restoring Faded Autographs on Baseballs?I have a baseball signed by Yogi Berra, the blue ball point ink used has faded. How do I get the blue signature back?
Estimating Value on a Set of Congas?How do I estimate the value of a set of Congas?
Is Silver Item Plated or Solid?I have a silver creamer with no markings and it isn't magnetic. How do I figure out if it is plated or solid?
Where Can I Sell Loose Gem Stones?I have bought a lot of loose gem stones, all are real, (no cubic zirconium). I would like to sell some. I have tried many jewelry stores, but no luck! I have a people phobia, so going to a flea market or such is out of the question! Anyone have any ideas?
Determining Age of Sovereign Canada British Made China?Could someone tell me if the following china is an antique? It is Sovereign Canada British made with 18k gold trim.
Protecting a Cast Iron Stove from Rust?I have an old iron stove. It comes from a church and is very ornate and stands about 4 feet high, has four legs and takes up loads of room. I am wondering if I could put it outside without too much damage. What would I have to do to protect it from rusting.
Determining the Value of a Pottery Bowl?I have gotten a bowl with a lid and a screw on handle. It's like pottery with a green leaf design and printed on the bottom of it is 702 BELL MFG U.S.A. The bowl has a leaf on the handles that flare out and has a gold knob that is screwed into the lid to pick it up.
Value of a Small British Royal Arms Plate?What is the value of a plate I found that has one lion and a unicorn holding a sign that says: HONI-SOIT-QUI-MAL-Y-PEINGE. On the bottom it has a ribbon that says: DIEU ET MON DROIT.
Determining the Value of a Choctaw Basket?What is the value of a double woven Choctaw basket? The base is square, but the basket is round, about 8 inches tall and 7 and a half inches round the bottom. The base is 5 and a half by 5 inches.
Determining the Value of a 1940s Tableware Set?These dishes are from the 1940s and have been in the family since then. The only mark on the bottom is "Made in USA". They are hand painted and rather pretty, but I have no idea if they are worth anything at all.
"Romance of the Sea" Silverplate Storage Box by Wallace Silversmiths?I found an amazing silver chest today. It is a wooden sea blue chest with silverplate feet of carved seahorses and a silverplate clam shell for the handle. It also has silverplate, "pearls" around the bottom of the chest.
Uses for a Vintage Purse?The only thing I have of my paternal grandmother's, is a vintage purse. Does anybody have any suggestions for what I could keep in it, so that it has a purpose?
Finding the Company That Made Typewriter Desk?I found this beautiful typewriter desk at a thrift shop and was so thrilled to see it. I am not refinishing it. Someone may have been in the process of doing so because the insides of four of the drawers look either sanded or new. The other two look very old inside.
Determining the Age of a Vintage Marlboro...Does anyone know anything about this sign? It is approx 30 inches high x 42 inches wide.Most of the vintage ones I have seen are red. Anybody know how old this might be?Thanks for your help.
Determining Value of an Old Book Box?I have a dove tailed wood box that is labeled "The National Encyclopedia", P.F Collier and Son Corporation. This box obviously held their books. I am wondering if the wood box has any value due to it's age.
Value of a 1950 Sunbeam Mixmaster?I have all the attachments (juicer and meat grinder), even the book for a 1950 Sunbeam Mixmaster mixer. What is it worth? It's a beaut!
Selling Antiques?When I was working, I began collecting antique clothes, antique jewelry, and antique baby items. I have been retired and don't want these items anymore. However, many of them were expensive.
Value of a Nat King Cole Album?I have the Nat King Cole, 6 album release Treasury. How much could it be worth?
Getting Antique Musical Instruments Appraised?I have some old fiddles left to me by my dad. One I know is over 100 years old. How do I get it appraised?
Vintage Indoor Ceramic Lamb Temperature Sensor?My grandma had a ceramic lamb that changed color with hot or cold weather. I think it may have been from the 1950s/60s. I was fascinated with this color changing lamb. It would turn pink with cold weather and blue with hot weather.
Selling an Angel Collection?I have a very large angel collection I would like to sell, is there any place I could contact?
Value of a Vintage Belt Massager?What is the value of a Vita Master Belt massager, Model Custom 300, manufactured by T.J. Thomas, Inc., Brooklyn, New York?
Value of Pfaltzgraff Heirloom Edition Dishes?I have some Pfaltzgraff Heirloom edition dishes, 2 bowls, 4 dinner plates, 6 salad plates, 7 mugs, and 6 saucers. These are all in geat condition, no chips no cracks, just some normal light wear from being used.
Looking for Information on American Furniture of Martinsville?Both parents have passed and we have some furniture from American Furniture of Martinsville. The drawers have an emblem that states it's Wonderwood. I can remember it being delivered to our home as a child. I believe it was mid to late 1960s.
Appraising China?This page is about appraising china. Determining the value of fine china can be accomplished in a number of ways.
Value of a Vintage Vita Master Belt Massager?I have a working Vita massager model#300. I'm wondering how much it's worth. The motor works great, the body is in fair condition, and the belt is included. If you could help me out it would be appreciated.
What is This?A really nice buddy on my online Scrabble site sent this to me. She said she doesn't know what it is, but it's really cute. I agree. I have no idea what it is, but I too think it's really cute. I'm not looking to have it appraised nor do I want to sell it.
Value of Michael Jackson Thriller Record?How much is the Michael Jackson Thriller, 33 vinyl record worth?
Finding the Current Value of Porcelain DollsThere are many collectors of porcelain dolls. This page is about determining the current value of porcelain dolls.
Metal Stamps?A friend gave me 3 of these things. They are beautiful and have very intricate designs. It looks like the design is made with copper and with the handle on the back it makes me think that it was used as a stamp. Any ideas for how I can use these? Your thoughts and comments would be awesome. Thanks.
Value of Antique Pink Maytag Wringer Washer?I've got this antique pink Maytag wringer washer in working condition, and wonder if it's worth anything?
Value of John Stoddard Lectures?What would the value be for a set of 10, 1898 John L. Stoddard lectures?
Value of Goebel Musical Dolls?I have 2 Goebel musical dolls and would like to know the year and price of them please. The first is a Goebel Michafel #408 of 500, a Betty Jane Carter doll, designed by Bette Ball. He is wearing a white tuxedo, has blond hair, and plays "This guy is in love with you". It is a limited edition, still in original box, in mint condition.The next one is a Goebel Elizabeth # 746 of 1500. It is also a Betty Jane Carter doll designed by Bette Ball. She is a musical the plays "I could dance all night". She has blond hair and is wearing a white and pink ball gown with pearls. A limited edition, still in the original box and in mint condition.
Jan Lee Doll Values?Could someone tell me how to figure out prices for collector dolls? I have several dolls. I have a limited edition Madison Lee and can't find it anywhere either. Any suggestions?
Information on Cindy M. McClure Porcelain Doll?I have a porcelain doll I would like to get some info on. It is a Cindy M. McClure #3497G. Where can I look?
Indian with Head Dress Figurine?We have had this in the family for over 80 years. It is an Indian laying on his side. On the back it has a copyright of 1910, by Boston Plastog Art Co. Boston, Mass. Is it worth anything? I think it is like plaster of Paris.
Value of Old WWI Photos?I have old negatives of WWI soldiers on horseback. Are these collectible? What is the value of such memorabilia?
Finding the Value of Vintage CorningWare?This page is about finding the value of vintage CorningWare. This tempered glass cookware has been common throughout the US for many years.
Value of an Old Lawn Roller?It seems to be an antique. It has a wooden handle with a large metal drum. It is rusted, but very usable.
Name of Vintage Glass Dinnerware With Wheat Design?Anyone remember these dishes from the 50s/60s? They were clear glass and had a wheat design etched into the side. The wheat design was highlighted in gold. I remember the dinner plates were a bit smaller than most dinner plates of the time, but not as small as a bread and butter/salad plate. I think mom bought them from Woolworth's or W.T. Grant's. Does anyone remember what this pattern was called? I want to collect them and they would be so much easier to find if I knew the name.
Value of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation News Article?I have the newspaper article from the Sunday Times Coronation Edition May 3, 1953, crowning of the Queen Elizabeth II. Does this article have a value to it?
Value of Disney Films and Records?I have a number of sets of Walt Disney's films and record sets: Tales of Jiminy Cricket. Are they worth anything?
Value of Old Reel Lawnmower?I have an Eclipse built reel lawnmower with a small engine on it. What is it worth?
Collecting Beer CansThis is a page about collecting beer cans. So many items become collectibles, the beer can is among the popular choices.
Selling Vinyl RecordsThis is a page about selling vinyl records. If you have a collection of old vinyl records, you may have some really valuable recordings.
Finding the Value of a Vintage JukeboxThis is a page about finding the value of a vintage jukebox. Many collectors have interest in vintage jukeboxes. The age and condition of the jukebox factor into its value.
Value of 1964 Riding Lawn Mower?How can I find out how much my 1964 riding lawn mower, in good condition, is worth?
Finding the Value of Antique Violins?This is a page about finding the value of antique violins. Musical instruments are often passed down through families. Knowing the value of these items helps when purchasing insurance or possibly selling them.
Selling Fine China?This is a page about selling fine china. Fine china is great to have around for particular occasions but may not get used daily in many households. Your fine china may be valuable enough that it's worth selling.
Buying Tom Rubel Retired Angels?This page is about buying Tom Rubel retired angels. These cute resin figurines are made in many different themes and are popular collectables.
Value of Connersville Cabinet Company Cedar Chest?I have a cedar chest from the Connersville Cabinet Company with a delivery tag stating article no. 406. I have done some research on this company and have not been able to find an answer as to what year this chest was made and if it's worth any value. Please help!
Shopping Estate SalesThis page is about shopping estate sales. Knowing how to recognize precious metals, stones, and collectables will help you be a smart shopper at property sales and auctions.
Finding the Value of Old Magazines?This is a page about finding the value of old magazines. Someone else may be interested in these periodicals for their articles and illustrations.
Finding Out the Value of an Old Bottle?This is a page about finding out the value of an old bottle. There are many ways to come across old glass medicine or beverage containers, but it is not easy to determine their value.
Finding Vintage Craft Tools and Supplies?This is a page about finding vintage craft tools and supplies. Collecting vintage items of various types is a popular hobby. If you are a crafter, perhaps you collect craft tools and supplies to decorate your home and craft room or studio.
Identifying Silverware Patterns?This is a page about identifying silverware patterns. Finding the name of an antique silverware design can help to determine its value or locate additional pieces.
Finding the Value of Meerschaum Pipes?This is a page about finding the value of meerschaum pipes. Meerschaum, also knows as sepiolite, is a popular natural clay material used for making pipes. Its softness makes it easy to carve into beautiful shapes.
Buying Avon Collectibles?This is a page about buying Avon collectibles. Over the years Avon has sold various items, such as perfume bottles and decorative plates, that have become sought after collectibles.
Finding the Value of Antique Lawn Mowers?This is a page about finding the value of antique lawn mowers. There seems to be a collector for almost every type of antique or vintage tool.
Determining Silver Plate vs. Sterling SilverThis is a page about determining silver plate vs. sterling silver. There are marks on the bottom of silver pieces that with the help of the internet, can tell you whether it is sterling or not.
1971 General Pants Company Poster?Have a General Pants Co. poster. It has been in the attic forever. I can find it, but as a t-shirt, on eBay. I am looking for more information on it.
Information on Gambles Import Corp. Guitar?I also have a guitar from Gambles Import Corp. It is made in Japan also. It looks like it was a very nice one in its day. I am having it restrung. Where do you find the brand name on it? I am looking for info on its history also.
Determining the Value of an Older Sewing...Some vintage and antique sewing machines have value to collectors. This is a page about determining the value of an older sewing machine.
Collecting State Quarters?This is a page about collecting state quarters. Acquiring the full set of certain kinds of coins can be a fun hobby.
Finding the Value of an Antique Glass Bowl?This is a page about finding the value of an antique glass bowl. Finding the value of inherited or purchased collectibles can be challenging.
Value of Porcelain Hanging Fairies?I have a collection of various porcelain hanging fairies. My living room is being remolded so I have to sort through the totes this week to send pictures.
Value of a Vintage Walk Behind Mower?I have a late 40's, early 50's (I think) Jacobsen power mower. It has printed on a metal plate, serial #66021 26397, B and S motor (2 hp), and the name Victor 21. It is in excellent shape, all original.
Information and Value of Old Fiddles (Violins)This is a page about information and value of old fiddles (violins). It can be a challenge to determine the value of an old musical instrument without professional advice.
Value of Villeroy & Boch Hand Painted Plate?I have a 12.5 Villeroy & Boch hand painted flower plate. It has the saying - "Chickens lay eggs", on the top lip, and "Girls look for husbands", on the bottom lip, written in German Sutterlinschrift 1911 alphabet. The number U43 (Pattern Number) is on the back with the "makers mark". It's in perfect condition.
Value of U.C. Limoges China?I have a set of U.C. Limoges china I would like to sell. It has the wreath on the back. I'm trying to determine a fair market value. It was used for holiday dinners many years ago, and shows some minimal signs of wear.
Value of Seeburg 100 Select-O-Matic?I have a Seeburg 100 Select-O-Matic, Ser#1761181, model # HF100R-D. What is it worth?
Identifying Vintage Ceramic FigurinesThis is a page about identifying vintage ceramic figurines. Determining when and where an old ceramic piece was produced can be a challenge.
Determining the Value of Vintage Horse Tack?This is a page about determining the value of vintage horse tack. Old horse tack may have some value to a collector or it may just be old tack you can use to decorate your garden.
Identifying a Demitasse Saucer?I have a demitasse saucer that is a flying turkey/phoenix bird pattern. The head of the bird is backwards compared to the ones I have seen. The saucer is not thin, it is rather thick. I have also sent the marking on the back. Can you tell me what it is and what the marking means?
Determining the Value of an Old Measuring Cup?This is a page about determining the value of an old measuring cup. Vintage kitchen tools are interesting to collect or save if you were given one.
Value of a Lawnmaster I 400 Self Propelled...I have a Lawnmaster I400 serial B11083 reel self propelled lawnmower in good condition. What is it worth or can I get parts for it (new or used)? It has a rebuilt Briggs and Stratton 2 h.p. motor and I just cut the grass with the rear bagger so it works fine.
