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Antique Questions Forum / ROYAL China from l950's

« on: February 14, 2005, 09:56:17 pm »

A short search and I didn't find the pattern either  but if they were mine?  I'd keep 'em   Display them if you like retro/vintage items, but all it will take is a Martha Stewart or other show to feature them     Kinda' like the the green Fire King     Or even the Blue Ridge     Retro is popular      

KB        

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Antique Questions Forum / Vintage Fiesta

« on: February 09, 2005, 09:35:12 pm »

I struck out trying to find your Fiesta pattern.  Fiesta ware was made by the Homer Laughlin company.  And would date back I believe to the 40's.  Or a bit earlier.  It is possible that your pattern is "Fiesta" and that the company is not Homer Laughlin.  Are there any other markings at all?

KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Worth of Valmont China

« on: February 09, 2005, 09:31:57 pm »

Here's your pattern with values given.  They are high retail replacement values excellent for insurance purposes.  Were you to sell your set privately you might get 1/3 to 1/2 less.


http://www.replacements.com/webquote/VALROW.htm

KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Trying to find info on Georgian china pattern

« on: February 08, 2005, 12:07:28 am »

And here's some pics -

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/HLCDOG.htm

There are 3 pink dogwood Homer Laughlin listed - none are in the Georgian shape - but the pattern may be similar enough for you to approximate a value - these values are high retail replacement - excellent for insurance - for private party resale you might get somewhat less.  

In the Homer Laughlin line Georgian is a shape also.     KB  

Thanks  D&B

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Antique Questions Forum / Tunstall Dinner Set for Six

« on: February 06, 2005, 11:03:46 pm »

Are there any other marks; initials; symbols etc?  I could only find that Tunstall is in the Staffordshire area of England - and there were many makers - searches for the pattern failed too - sorry

And if there is a logo; symbol; can you post a pic?

Here's where I go to identify British pottery:

www.thepotteries.or g                    KB

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Antique Questions Forum / value of epiag dinnerware

« on: February 04, 2005, 08:36:09 pm »

I struck out again too - there references to a Springer & Co on Ginni's web site with backstamps - kind of makes a person wonder - did WWII intervene? And stop production?  And is it Spring or SpringER?

There's another resource you might try:

http://www.porcelainmarksandmore.firmitas.de/

Chris Simon Marshall is expert on German and related porcelain histories - and if in fact it is the Springer;  there was a factory in Elbogen Germany. e-mail him and see what he can come up with.  Of course that doesn't help you with values or additional pieces.  

Best wishes           KB  
 

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Antique Questions Forum / value of epiag dinnerware

« on: February 02, 2005, 10:16:26 pm »

yes this is a "must see" site:

http://www.ginni.com/collection/mergers.html

probably the best on the web for what you're looking for -   Best wishes KB

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Antique Questions Forum / large meissen group?????

« on: February 02, 2005, 09:46:16 pm »

looking forward to your pics regardless of the appraisal - DB is absolutely correct - wishing you the very best       KB

 

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Antique Questions Forum / Hamilton Mfg Co.

« on: February 02, 2005, 12:54:52 am »

the word Quad  - -- indicates plate - I looked for both British & American - nothing on the Web but that doesn't mean much - seems small for a "cracker container" but maybe years ago people didn't buy crackers in the "big box" stores in giant quantities - vaguely a take on the British where they referred to cookies as "biscuits".  

Bet it was part of a set - can't give a good value as silver plate even quality doesn't have a high value but I would suspect that here the value is more for the uniqueness of the piece.  Deserves your further research.  Suggest you check a local jeweler for history info on Hamilton.  

Best wishes KB      

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Antique Questions Forum / Vaule of China

« on: January 30, 2005, 12:55:33 am »

here's a nifty site to look at:

http://www.replacements.com/china/JB06.htm

there's quite a selection of colors in the Old Britain Castles -

check mark here:   http://www.thepotteries.org/mark/j/johnson_sam.html

here:  http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/607.htm

best wishes KB    

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Antique Questions Forum / Can someonehelp me ID this vase?

« on: January 29, 2005, 02:48:25 pm »

yes it is probably not genuine Wedgwood.  But a very nice looking copy.  I researched a vase or box some time back and found that well made imitations can sell in the $25 $35 price range.  May I suggest a generic type search on google?  Just search for ---   jasperware ---  that medallion on the top has shown on other quality imitations.  Best wishes   KB      

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Antique Questions Forum / R.C. chinaware made in Japan, 1930"s

« on: January 29, 2005, 02:41:33 pm »

you're correct - it's an early Noritake - check out this site & scroll for your backstamp - interestingly this porcelain was made for the Asian market rather than American or European -

http://www.chinafinders.com.au/histnoritake.asp

So this might work - (lots of scrolling here)  go to:

www.replacements .com  select Noritake and by  clicking on the left side blue banner you will open up all the pictures.  I always say get your cuppa' coffee ready in advance get comfy and prepare to scroll.      Values you will see are high retail replacement values which often aren't achieved on a resale but will work for insurance purposes.  Best wishes.  

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Antique Questions Forum / EBELING & REUSS LIMOGES

« on: January 27, 2005, 01:50:41 am »

Thi is a company that is both old and new.  Older items (very early 20th cent. late 19th cent) are marked Erphila and they were an import company of fine porcelain the E for Ebeling R for Reuss and Phila for Philadelpehia PA.  Searches indicate that the company continued 'til the 1990's with the bulk of imports in 1940' 1950'    That's when they started using the Ebeling & Reuss not the Erphila.  Prices I saw range a bit.  Mid prices could be $35 - $50 for your box maybe more.  Limoges trinket boxes are collected.  My advice would to run googles or other search engine for ---trinket box Ebeling & Reuss--- or maybe go ---limoges trinket box Ebeling & Reuss --- or use this site:   www.kaleden.com and go to porcelain/pottery category and then run the trinket box to further define.  Sorry to leave the bulk of research to you but you have the box in hand and it will be an enjoyable seach.  And you can compare backstamps.  KB    :unsure:  

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Antique Questions Forum / bavarian china

« on: January 23, 2005, 11:24:19 pm »

I think it's this mark:  (scroll a bit)

http://www.porcelainmarksandmore.firmitas.de

is it like this pattern?  

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/MOSMOS9.htm

So, if that's your mark, you know the era, and that it's Moschendorf, but perhaps we don't yet have the pattern.  If you could post a pic, I could help you search.  I would search:   google.com, and run a generic type search for ----   moschendorf porcelain  ----- see what comes up.  Don't forget to check e-bay germany, or e-bay uk, or even just plain good 'ol e-bay.  

Both Replacements site and another, www.edish.com can help you search and will work from your color photos, front & back.  Best wishes in completing your set.    KB

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Antique Questions Forum / Homer Laughlin

« on: January 19, 2005, 11:54:41 am »

this site has your pretty pattern in stock -

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/HLCLAS.htm

values given are high retail replacement.  For you to sell your set, you may get as little as 50% of values quoted.  You could check out completed prices on a major auction site; check out some of the antiques shops and antiques malls in your own area - see what similar quality sets are selling for.  Or consider consignment.      KB