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Antiques & Collectibles: Zeppelin Traveling Bar is a timeless treasure
Saturday, June 15, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Please see my photos of a zeppelin cocktail set, a 1929 wedding gift to my parents. I have been told it is nickel-plated brass and made in Germany. More information would be appreciated. - M.B., Margate
Antiques & Collectibles: Antique yarn winder is useful and decorative
Saturday, June 8, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My mother bought this unusual wooden object when an Ocean City storage company went out of business some years ago. Sold as a "skein winder," she believed it was used by knitters but never was able to prove its purpose. Can you help? - S.J., Somers Point
Antiques & Collectibles: Dolphin dish may be a Fenton treasure
Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Your recent column about Depression glass prompted me to ask for help. The purple glass bowl with dolphin handles shown in my photo was purchased at a local antiques show in 2008 for $27. I bought it solely as an addition to my dolphin memorabilia collection, so the seller's assertion that it is "Depression glass" was of little interest. However, I recently was told it may be Depression glass made by Fenton. Can this be confirmed? - D.G., Longport
Antiques & Collectibles: Venetian carnivale figures party on
Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:01 am
Question: My photo shows two ceramic figures, each 10 inches high. They are marked with "Made in Italy" and a dark blue, star-like symbol over a wavy vertical line. I have been unable to identify the pieces and hope you can help. - J.G., Margate
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Antiques & Collectibles: Children's Depression glass charms collectors
Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:00 am
Question: I have owned this pink glass sugar bowl for 20 years. It is 2 1/2 inches high with a cluster of three long-stemmed cherries embossed on its bottom. Please tell me about it and its worth. - S.S., Smithville
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Antiques and Collectibles: Label holds clues to picture's maker and age
Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:01 am
Question: My photo shows a label found on the back of "The Mill," an original etching I own which appears to be signed by "H. Briand." I would appreciate information about the label and the art as well as its value. - J.F.
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Antiques and Collectibles: Label holds clues to picture's maker and age
Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:01 am
Question: My photo shows a label found on the back of "The Mill," an original etching I own which appears to be signed by "H. Briand." I would appreciate information about the label and the art as well as its value. - J.F.
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Antiques & Collectibles: Signed 'Goodnight Opus' is a book sale bargain
Saturday, April 27, 2013 12:00 am
Question: This large, author-signed book, "Goodnight Opus," was purchased for $5 at a public library sale about 10 years ago. Information on the second page includes "First Edition," a 1993 copyright notation and names Little, Brown & Co. as publisher. I know some autographed books are valuable and would appreciate as much information as possible about mine. - E.M., Haddonfield
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Antiques & Collectibles: Railroad spoon is a souvenir of hassel-free travel
Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:00 am
Question: The 7 1/2 -inch iced-tea spoon shown in my photo was given to me by a friend who believes it was part of a place setting used on the famous "Super Chief" train. The end of its handle is marked "Chief" and "Joseph Heinrichs" is stamped on its back. Can you tell us anything about it? - A.N., Turnersville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Old Courtland car delivers for collectors
Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:00 am
Question: The 7-inch long, toy wind-up car shown in my photo was given to me by a friend who received it as a Christmas gift about 65 years ago. He calls it his "Walt Reach" car. The toy, part of his family's holiday display, rarely saw play and is in very good condition. I am curious about the Walt Reach name and welcome any information you can provide, including value. - L.R., Port Republic
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Antiques & Collectibles: Avon collectibles at yard sale prices
Saturday, April 6, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Enclosed is photo of an Avon bottle, one of a number of Avon milk glass items I collected over the years. I will be selling my Avon collection with other things at a neighborhood yard sale in May and would like information about Avon milk glass and values. - M.U., Marmora
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Antiques & Collectibles: Ted Williams baseball is a collectible hit
Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:01 am
Question: Attached is photo of a baseball autographed by Ted Williams, dated "9-5-1953." It is inscribed to my aunt, Marion Harvey, but no one in our family can provide further information about it. I suspect she may have received it while at a game in Philadelphia. Please authenticate and value this item. - V.C., Ocean City
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Antiques & Collectibles: New interest in versatile sweater guards boosts prices
Saturday, March 23, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Enclosed are photos showing unusual jewelry, part of a collection gathered by my husband's late aunt. Two rhinestone-studded flamingo pins, 1 1/2 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide, are joined together by a pair of 5-inch long, gold-colored chains. Each pin is stamped "Sterling" and "H. Pomerantz & Co. NY." I would like information about the mark, the item and its value. - P.N., Galloway Township
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Fitz and Floyd pieces still popular collectibles
Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:01 am
Question: The ceramic figurine shown in my photo is
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Antiques & Collectibles: Silver thimble is a flea market bonus
Saturday, March 9, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows a silver thimble found in an antique sewing basket bought at a flea market. I think the band of red stones are coral, and marks above the band are "925" and "10." The thimble is gold-colored inside and its top resembles an opal or moonstone. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about it. - D.V., Longport
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Antiques & Collectibles: Signed Drayton art adds value to postcard
Saturday, March 2, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Enclosed is a postcard dated August 9, 1915, sent to my great-grandmother by my great-grandfather soon after their engagement. The picture, titled "The Wedding," is signed "G.G. Drayton." "Reinthal & Newman, Pubs. N.Y." appears at the card's bottom. I would like information about the artist, publisher and possible value of the postcard. - E.M., Rio Grande
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Antiques & Collectibles: Corning cookware is a contemporary collectible
Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows some mint Corning cookware items owned by my grandmother. We have been told the pieces are collectible and would like information about them. - T.R., Villas
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Antiques & Collectibles: Czech jewelry still a favorite of collectors
Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:00 am
Question: I am sending photos of a 2-inch by 1 1/2 -inch gold pin with two aquamarine-color stones. It is marked "Made in Czechoslovakia" inside a small oval on its back. I would like information about the piece including its age and value. - A.E., Barnegat
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Antiques & Collectibles: Convertible highchair is an unusual heirloom
Saturday, February 9, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows our old highchair in an upright position. A small latch behind the seat and a pair of hooks by the wheels easily transforms the highchair into a stroller. Owned by my husband's family for at least a century, it has had some restoration. Information would be appreciated. - R.W., Pleasantville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Vanity jars fascinate various collectors
Saturday, February 2, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My photos show a round, cut glass jar with a hole in its silver lid and another lid without a hole which covers a matching jar. The jars are part of an old seven-piece bureau set. Both lids are marked with a deer's head, "R.W. & S." and "Sterling." I would like information about the jars, especially the one with the unusual lid. - F.A., Oceanville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Antique book is a tale of Old South
Saturday, January 26, 2013 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows a book,"The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock," given to my great-grandfather when he was young. Written by Thomas Nelson Page, illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy and published by Scribner's Sons in 1901, it has an "MA" mark on the bottom of its cover. Information about the book's "stock," its author, illustrator, odd mark and value are appreciated. - P.H., North Cape May
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Antiques & Collectibles: Gold and gems enhance stickpin collection
Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:00 am
Question: Attached is a photo of six heirloom stickpins. Five are decorated with authentic gemstones set in 12 karat or 14 karat gold. Information about the pins and their worth is appreciated. - C.C., Ventnor
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Antiques & Collectibles: Sheffield cigarette box is quality silver plate
Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows a 7 1/2-inch long, 4 1/2-inch wide silver box treasured by my family for many years. It is marked with "W&H" on a pennant and my mother was told it may be Sheffield silver. Information about Sheffield, the box's maker and its age is appreciated. - L.P., Smithville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Old Christmas decorations are choice collectibles
Saturday, December 22, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows two items found in a box of Christmas decorations I received when my neighbor sold his house. The tree is one of several the man called "putz" trees. He believed the amber glass piece was part of a set that once held candles used to light his great-grandparent's Christmas trees. I would appreciate information about putz trees and the candle holder. - E.G., Galloway
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Antiques & Collectibles: Limoges porcelain plate probably decorated in U.S.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My attached photo shows a china plate, 14-inches in diameter and marked with a green stamp that has "J.P." over a line with "L" and "France" beneath. It was purchased at a church sale a few years ago and appears to be hand painted. I would like to know where and when it was made as well as if it has worth. - H.C., Wildwood
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Antiques & Collectibles: Values of ruby-stained cream pitcher vary
Saturday, December 1, 2012 12:00 am
Question: The 4-inch high pitcher shown in my photo was part of a set of glass dishes originally owned by my great-great grandmother. I would like to know its age, maker, pattern, value and if it is ruby flashed or ruby stained glass. - P.T., Hammonton
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Antiques & Collectibles: Hole in phrenology head is a clue to its age
Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows a label that was glued over a large hole on the bottom of an 11 1/2-inch high ceramic bust found at a yard sale. The head is marked with lines that divide it into areas labeled "character, intelligence, self-esteem, benevolence" etc. "Phrenology By L.N. Fowler" is printed on the bust's front and "Entered at Stationers Hall" is on its side. Can you tell me something about it? - W.G., Marmora
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Old watch fob seals are collectible jewelry
Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:01 am
Question: Please tell me about the object in my photo. It is 1 1/4 inches wide, 1 inch high, marked "sterling" and an oval, red-orange stone with a carved script "A" is set in the bottom. It was my great-grandfather's and was worn as a pendant by my grandmother, but the loop at its top now is missing. - M.B., Mays Landing
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Antiques & Collectibles: Alabaster lamps have timeless appeal
Saturday, November 10, 2012 12:00 am
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Antiques & Collectibles: Art deco revival pin is an Erte collectible
Saturday, October 27, 2012 12:00 am
Question: Can you shed some light on the 2-inch square Erte pin shown in my photo? I believe it is stainless steel with a small red glass stone. "OCFA '90," "S/S" and "148/500" are stamped on its back. - T.K., Somers Point
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Antiques: East German vase echos art nouveau design
Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:00 am
Question: Here are photos of my perfect, 8-inch high ceramic vase and the light blue mark that appears on its bottom. I would like to know about the vase's maker, age and value. - D.F., Linwood
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Antiques & Collectibles: Spinet desk is furniture with a dual purpose
Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:00 am
Question: I hope you can tell me about the desk shown in my photo, including its worth. Purchased in New Hope, Pa., 30 years ago, it no longer is compatible with my decor and I may sell it. - D.M., Egg Harbor Township
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Antiques & Collectibles: Cut-glass candlesticks are heirloom treasure
Saturday, October 6, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My photos show an heirloom set of cut glass candlesticks, 10 inches high and perfect except for slight wear on the underside of each base. "Clark" is etched in script on one piece but the other is unmarked. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about them. - L.E., Galloway Township
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Antiques & Collectibles: Unusual case compliments wood type book set
Saturday, September 29, 2012 12:00 am
Question: I am interested in information and value concerning my pictured book set, "The Wood Type of the Angelica Press," purchased at an estate sale for $14. It is No. 208 of 220 copies printed in 1975, measures 14 1/4 inches by 21 inches and consists of four folders in a wood box. - S.M., Vineland
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Antiques & Collectibles: Figural filet lace enhances antique lingerie
Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My attached photo shows a 40-inch long and 17-inch wide lace panel, a section of the dressing gown my husband's great-aunt bought in Italy while touring Europe on her 1911 honeymoon. The negligee is part of a set that includes a matching nightgown. Both pieces are in very good condition and we would like information about the set and its worth. - J.G., Dennisville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Graduation gift is collectible AMCO jewelry
Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:00 am
Question: The 2-inch square jewelry shown in my photo was given to my grandmother by one of her professors when she graduated from the State Teachers College at Shippensburg, Pa., in 1929. Marked "AMCO" 1/20-12kt. Gold Filled" it was worn suspended from a silk ribbon on graduation day. Information about it as well as the difference between gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry is appreciated. - R.T., Avalon
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Antiques & Collectibles: Carved bookends attract Art Deco devotees
Saturday, September 8, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My photo shows a set of wood bookends my father-in-law brought from England after World War II. My husband thinks the animals' horns might be ivory. Information and value are appreciated. - K.B., Millville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Haviland butter dish is set's prize piece
Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:01 am
Question: My three-piece, covered butter dish is part of my heirloom dinnerware marked with a dark red stamp, "Theodore Havi-land Limoges China France Patent Applied For." It includes eight complete place settings, serving platters, vegetable dishes, large tureen, gravy boat and butter chips. Information and value are appreciated. - E.H., Cape May
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Antiques & Collectibles: World War II newspaper may have some value
Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:00 am
Question: We found the pictured newspaper, once owned by my grandfather, while cleaning out our house. He was stationed with the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor during the 1941 Japanese attack. We would like to know if the paper is an original 1st Extra edition or a reprint and if it has value. - M.F., Little Egg Harbor
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Antiques & Collectibles: Ballerina Barbie still charms collectors
Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:00 am
Question: My pictured, yard-sale Barbie Sugar Plum Fairy doll does not seem to have been removed from its box, which is in good condition. Information including age and value are appreciated. - H.B., Margate
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Antiques & Collectibles: Italian vase is a modern majolica collectible
Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:00 am
Question: I am attaching pictures of a vase owned by my family and would like information about it, including where it was made. - R.B., Millville
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Antiques & Collectibles: Philco Hip Pocket system offered convenience of portable music library at your fingertips
Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:00 am
Question: I own four Philco Hip Pocket record players and a number of Hip Pocket records. Most of the records are in sealed packages and two players are boxed. I would appreciate information about the collection and its value. - C.C.
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Antiques & Collectibles: Robert Originals bracelet is a yard sale gem
Saturday, July 21, 2012 12:00 am
Question: The unusual bracelet shown in my photo was purchased at a yard sale years ago. "Original by Robert" and a copyright mark are stamped inside what looks like the outline of an artist's palette. Information about the bracelet's maker, age, decoration and value is appreciated. - J.C., Seaview
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Antiques & Collectibles: Roaring '20's sheet music marks Reno milestone
Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:00 am
Question: Please tell me what you can about the "Come to Reno" sheet music shown in my photo.
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Antiques & Collectibles: Reader's antique mirror is an English treasure
Saturday, July 7, 2012 12:01 am
Question: The heirloom, easel-type mirror shown in my photo is 11 inches high, 8 1/2 inches wide and may be sterling silver. Maker, age and value of this item would be appreciated. - D.W.
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Parlor Putter links smoking stand, golf game
Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:01 am
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Antiques & Collectibles: True Booz cabin bottles are Jersey gems
Saturday, June 23, 2012 12:01 am
Question: My unmarked purple Booz bottle resembles a brown one listed for sale online. The seller claims hers is an original worth $500. I was told all original bottles are embossed "C.B." representing Clevenger Brothers glass factory. I would appreciate information about Booz bottles. - B.R., Clermont
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Antiques & Collectibles: Josef Originals lady is pretty and practical
Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:01 am
Question: The ceramic figurine shown in my pictures was purchased for $12.00 last year at a silent auction. It is 8 1/2 inches high, in perfect condition and has a 4 1/2 -inch high rectangular well behind its ruffled skirt. There is an oval black and silver sticker on its base printed "Josef Originals" and a black "Japan" sticker. I am curious about the piece's maker, age and value. - E.W., Riverton
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Antiques & Collectibles: Marmora reader's 1900's Ingraham 'Palace' model mantel clock is special timepiece
Saturday, June 2, 2012 12:01 am
Question: I am attaching a photo of our Ingraham "Palace" mantel clock that is in good running and striking condition. We have decided to sell it and would appreciate any information you can provide. - K.R., Marmora
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Interest in oyster plates remains active
Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:01 am
Question: The attached photo shows an oyster plate, one of a set of 10 I inherited from my grandmother. The plates are 9 1/2 inches in diameter and unmarked. I would like information about oyster plates and the value of mine. - R.M., Somers Point
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