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   By vaughn ragland on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 09:31 pm:

I own a beautiful Asian inspired mirror which I belive to have hand painted birds around the front and mirror gold in color. Just curious if a LaBarge Mirror pattern 1046b is worth anything? Thanks!


   By Bill Carner on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 10:22 am:

Eric

Your bucket was made by the Ellis-Baker Silver Companies of Birmingham, England and New York. The company started in England in 1820 and became Baker Brothers in 1860. In 1897 they opened an American branch. In 1921 they purchased Ellis Silver Company and became the Ellis-Baker Silver Company. It later became a division of Towle. The mark you describe probably would date back to about 1912. Much of the holloware that have the word "England" was made in this country. If the words are "Made in England" then of course it would have been made there.

Giving a value to this item would require an examination by an appraiser to determing the condition, date etc. You may with to go to our web site (www.isa-appraisers.org) and follow the link to SEARCH FOR AN APPRAISER. You could find someone near you that could help you.

Unfortunately there is not much of a secondary market value for silver plated items.

Thanks for contacting ISA

Bill Carner, ISA CAPP, Birmingham, AL


   By ERIC KEMPF on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 01:49 pm:

I have a antique silver plated champagne bucket that is 10" in height with a diameter of 8 1/2". It is very decorative with what seems to be an extra heavy base. On the outside lip of the base are to marks. On one side there is a jewish menorah with a overlaped ring around it. On the other side there is the word england in script. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thank you.


   By KATHRYN BEELER on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 09:05 am:

I HAVE A 1896 COPYRIGHT MULLER, LUCHSINGER AND CO. NY. BY F.JONES CALLED WINTER'S CHEER. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST AND MAYBE BE ABLE TO FIND MORE OF THE PRINTS.


   By kathi tremont on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 07:44 am:

i inherited a small (6")Just Anderson silver bud vase, #1457 denmark.
i can not find any information on it. can anyone help please?
thank you


   By brandy on Friday, December 28, 2007 - 07:31 pm:

I have a pitcure dated 1612 and the name of the pitchure is in the bottom left hand corneralong with the date and it's called "Who is it" There is a woman with a white dress on sitting near a piano with a music sheet on the piano and some kind of blue vase with flowers are sitting on the left side and sitting on the piano as well and there's a child in a blue dress standing on a chair of some sort and the child is holding her hands over the womans eyes , There are two other children a boy standing by the left side of the piano and a girl standing in front of the piano she has on a blue dress and there is a piano seat in front of her that she has her hands on ..Can you please tell me what this pitcher might be worth ? The pitcure is so very old and I would love to have any information that could help me , Thank you so very much for your time and help on this .


   By jakehauger on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 06:42 pm:

Hello,

I my father passed away recently and left me a large roll top desk made by Doten-Dunton Desk CO. The desk is in great condition and I haven't been able to find a Doten-Dunton desk like it on the internet to compare to. I believe it is pre-1908 because it wasn't designed with legs but I am just guessing by some of the things I have read on the net. Anyway, I have attached a few pictures and was wondering if anyone would venture to guess it's vintage and if anyone has one like it. Any information would be very much appreciated.


   By Cheryl B on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 06:38 am:

I have a print or lithograph made by Muller Luchsinger &co year1900 print # 17 can someone give some information and its value.

Thank You,
Cheryl B


   By J & D on Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 07:09 am:

We have a beautifully framed picture
"Forgiven" No. 285
Muller, Luchsinger & Company, New York l902.
Any info concerning this would be helpful.


   By RACHEL on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 02:52 pm:

I Have an antique mug/ drinking stein from the 1900 storm in Galveston. It is dated I believe 1904. The outside cover I believe is leather and the inside is some kind of metal. I am not sure where I could take it to get it appraised. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


   By TeresaBallard on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 07:31 am:

I have a Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. hanging coffee pot with the stand. It has two numbers on the bottom. They are 6265 and 124. Can you give me any information about it?


   By Bill Carner on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 09:34 am:

Lora

Your best bet would be to go the the web site of Replacements, Ltd (www.replacements.com). You can find your pattern by searching for the maker and pattern. They will even have a picture of your pattern. They will have some information about the pattern and prices for replacement items.

Thanks for contacting ISA

Bill Carner - Birmingham


   By Bill Carner on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 09:30 am:

Linda
It is difficult to identify an item without seeing it, especially without good information. I know of no company named "Hallmark" The number would be a re-order number and probably not helpful. You would have to have the piece examined to determine what it is. You can find an appraiser near you by going to our web site (www.isa-appraisers.org) and following the link "Search for an Appraiser". I'm sure you could find someone near you that could help you.

Bill Carner-Birmingham


   By Lora Thurmond on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 04:13 am:

I have a large china set that says Baronet made in Bohemia Czechoslovakia and the pattern name is "Sylvia." It is trimmed in gold. It has pink, lavendar & yellow flowers with green leaves. Can you tell me anything about it?
Thanks
Lora Thurmond
Winchester, TN


   By Linda Lewis on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 07:53 pm:

I have a teapot made from Hallmark, has three Angels on the from , each one has a musical instrument in their hands, gold stars around the bottom, it is sitting on a square bottom. It has a number on the bottom and it is 31833. Can you find out anything about it for me? Thanks Linda


   By Larry Wilhelm on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 02:19 pm:

I have a Chromolithograph by Wm Donalson and Company, dated 1885 in excellent, original condition including frame. Titled "The Last Load", it depicts farm life in rural 19th century America. Image size is approx. 29 1/2" x 23 1/2", frame measures approx. 35 7/8" x 29 7/8". Anyone know if it has any significant value? i't been in my family since i can remember. thanks in advance for any help in my quest for information.

Larry Wilhelm


   By Robert Jeschke on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 10:25 am:

Have a tea cup, Royalty China, fine boneware , England #4 amongst other pieces, would like to find out is this of any value or a yard sell type of item thanks much


   By Martha Valdez on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 03:47 am:

I have a Wilcox Silver Plate Co, Victorian Butter Dish. Very Ornate. Number I09I or I091. In Good condition.


   By sherryb on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 09:59 am:

Can anyone tell me anything about this dresser like what kind of wood and who its probably made by - there are some numbers listed and the words "MIR"? Refer to ebay item #190140968990. Thanks so very much!!

The URL address is here at http://cgi.ebay.com/MID-CENTURY-ROSEWOOD-BURL-DRESSER-SIDEBOARD_W0QQitemZ1901409 68990QQihZ009QQcategoryZ63564QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


   By john tigwell on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 03:15 am:

I have a royal copenhagen vase 36 cm high.white sea fish hanging in gold nets against a dark blue sky and white clouds. gold nets painted after glazing. numbered 2932 over 5780 painter LT in blue. lmx in small letters in green. dash over R-O.
I wonder if this a reissue but can find nothing on any royal copenhagen site or book
can anyone help please


   By Bev Reyes on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 03:17 pm:

I have a teapot on a stand (that tilts to pour) The stand holds an oil burner. The teapot is marked Wilcox Silver plate Co. There are two hammers in a circle. It is also marked Meriden Conn, quadruple plate, with the number 5031. The pot is covered with a five leaf flower design, with the center of each flower 'protruding'.

The base of the stand has the name Annie engraved on it with the date June 27, 1894 (probably engraved for a gift??) The sides of the stand have a design of flowers with a dragonfly (or butterfly) with more flowers beneath it, with leaves.

It is in excellent shape.

Can you please tell me if this one of the original Wilcox pieces & how much it may be valued at?

Many thanks,

Bev Reyes
Youngstown, Ohio


   By Ed Thomas on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 10:36 am:

I have a print called "By The Silver Stream" 215,Copyrighted 1894 by Muller, Luchsinger & Co.. New York. Does it have any value?


   By Maynard Schriner on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 02:37 pm:

I have two trophy cups with with handles and engravings dated in 1926-1927. On the bottom is a name plate that says Meridan B Co, International S and a number 1108. What is the base metal of this trophy? It is gold plated but some of the gold is gone with a blackish metal exposed. Was wondering about refurbishing but cannot find out what the base metal is.


   By Jean Dragoli on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 12:15 pm:

i have 2 pastels by Miss M.A. Post from 1904.One is called the young matador and the other is little italy.It is a young girl.It says they are from Taber Prang Art Co.They are also numbered.Any info would be helpful since i can't find anything.


   By patty w on Monday, June 11, 2007 - 06:30 pm:

i have a print by muller luchsinger number 104.... could be winter solitude,,,, a man and child walking toward a lit house,,, any ideas????dated 1893


   By Shelley Cotton on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 08:57 pm:

I'm looking for someone who could help me find out about an antique hammered copper pitcher. Which stans 20 inches tall with no markings. This pitcher was bought at an auction in Iniana, buy an Amish friend of mine. Who since his purchase has been offered double what he paid. But no one can tell him how old the pitcher may be. I do have pictures of the pitcher. My guess on the age is 1800's due to other pieces I've seen.


   By M. Martin on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 10:40 am:

I have a O & E G Royal Austria plate Nang painted with the signature of Martin on the front of the plate. This belonged to my grandmother and I am wondering what this plate is worth. It is approximately 9 inches in diamter.


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