ANTIQUEHAVEN

Bought this at an estate sale in Baltimore early 1990's. I refinished the surface. It has hand made dovetail joints. Marking on back 788 Frem. Has all original glass, hardware & keys. All glass and mirrors are leaded and beveled. What can you tell me if anything about it. This is a wonderful c1880's Oak Sideboard with a Curio Top. It has very nice hand carved decorations including lion heads on the bottom doors. It appears that it may have a mixture of quarter-sawn and plain-sawn oak in it's make-up. Victorian Oak furniture has taken a heavy hit in recent years and is not very popular at the moment. Checking auction records and what dealers are asking for similar pieces, it is my opinion that this piece is valued around $1,500-2,000 on today's open market.

Hello, Can you help me identify the mark on this little pottery ginger jar for dating purposes? Thank you for your assistance. Jay This little guy was made by Yokoi Sei-Ichi Shoten in the 1930's. The Mt Fuji mark is a little crude, but, that is the company that used this mark. They closed during WWII in 1942.

My husband brought this item back from his Grandmother's estate. Can you tell me what it is? You have what appears to be a 19th c Paktong Chinese Water Pipe. Sometimes called an opium pipe, it most often was used for tobacco. Paktong is a metal alloy made of Copper, Nickel and Zinc. This pipe is worth about $100, but, could bring more as it looks to be an excellent example if it is an original. (I cannot tell by the photo)

Hello. This pitcher is 10 ½” tall has gold trim around the rim and on handle. Can not find any information on it. Your Portrait Pitcher was made by Wheeling Potteries Company c 1903-1909. The Avon Faience Pottery Co of Tiltonsville, Oh was combined into Wheeling Potteries in 1903 and this piece would have been made at the old Avon Faience plant. The pitcher is similar in style to La Belle Pottery pieces, which Wheeling Potteries also owned. I would estimate the pitcher to bring $75-100 at auction. It might retail for around $125.

Could you please appraise this item for me? What you have is a late 1800's print given out as a premium by B.T. Babbitt Co. Babbitt is given credit as pioneering the idea of giving out premiums in exchange for redeeming "labels' from his products. In this instance, 25 "Trademarks" from his "Best Soap" wrappers or 10 "Trademarks" from his soap powder packages and a 2 cent stamp would get you one of over 200 different prints he offered. The approximately 14" x 28" panel pictures had a thin tin band at the top for hanging. It is estimated that millions of these premiums were redeemed. How many survived? I would estimate that this particular one could bring $100 at auction, depending on condition. The back is faded and it is the advertising that sort of makes the item interesting.

I have an antique telephone which i was told is made out of genuine ivory and comes from somewhere around Vietnam. I am interested in having it appraised. You appear to have a French made telephone inside an Oriental decorated lacquered box. Somewhere on this phone should be some identification marks. (You can unscrew the mouthpiece and may see manufacturer markings) These phones are not all that uncommon and would NOT typically have genuine ivory as part of the decoration. They typically sell in the $40-125 range. Exact dating is somewhat difficult, but, they are post WWII.

I saw on your site that you could help identify and appraise antique furniture. I have attached photos of a piece and would love your help. You have a very attractive Victorian Era Server with an unusual upper tier drawer and nice fretwork. I see some veneer damage on the lower front and lower side. I would think that this piece would command around $250-350 at auction.