Q
& A with the Antique Detective
Q. I would like some information on my grandmother's Roseville umbrella
stand. The pattern is "Bleeding Heart." On the bottom is marked 977-18. What
does that mean, and what is the value? E.S. - Richmond Hill, GA.
A. Your
umbrella stand was made in 1938. The number "977" is the style; 18 refers to the
height. In good condition, it could sell in a shop for $600 or more.
Q. We
are in the process of cleaning out the house of an elderly aunt and would like
to know dates and values of this matching settee, rocker and armchair. K.G. -
Savannah, GA
A. Your parlor set could sell in a shop for $500. It was made
around 1905.
Q. My mom gave me this table 18 years ago. I don't know the
history, only that it appears to be a hutch table and is put together mainly by
a dowel system. It can be opened as a bench with a storage compartment
underneath. Any idea of what it is all about? A.C. - Kansas City, KS
A. For
starters, your table is an example of convertible furniture, made in the Arts
and Crafts Era (1894-1923). While it can be a rarity, it is in such bad shape
that it has little value. It is in the style of Gustav Stickley, but only an
expert appraiser in the category can evaluate it. If it can be attributed to a
specific maker, e.g., Stickley, and professionally refinished, the value could
be $5,000 or more at auction.
Q. Please evaluate this piece of furniture that
is called a "Ta-Bed" that opens from a desk/table to a bed. The metal label
underneath says it was made in Chicago. J.F. - Orlando, FL
A. Your example of
"patent furniture" was made around 1916. Between 1873 and 1917, furniture that
had more than one use was popular and much was made in Chicago. Since it is
still very desirable, your desk/bed could sell at auction for $900 and up.
Q.
My husband purchased this lamp/vase at a yard sale 50 years ago. What can you
tell me about it and the value? It has no marks. M.P. D. - Boston, MA
A. Your
lamp started life as a vase. You would probably find the words made in Japan if
you removed the wood base. It is known as Satsuma. Your lamp was made for export
in the 1920s/30s. It could sell in a shop for $400 or more.
Q. Can you tell
me what this teapot is worth? On the bottom, it says "Hall." P.L.H. - Weymouth,
MA
A. Hall China Company teapots are popular with collectors, especially
those like yours from the 1950s. Prices are highest for those in the most
interesting shapes. Yours in the Aladdin shape and '50's chartreuse color could
have a shop price of $175.
Q. This table was given to my mother about 40
years ago by an elderly lady. Can you tell me anything about it? As you can see,
it is heavily carved. W.H. - New Kensington, PA
A. From your photo, you have
a Victorian, parlor table, Renaissance Revival style, c. 1875. The table appears
to be in good condition with excellent carving and could have a shop value of
$800 or more.
Q. My Conant Ball armchair is stamped on the bottom "716c and
17112." Can you tell me anything about it?
A. Conant Ball Company had a
factory in Gardner, Mass., and retailed at Macy's. Your blonde wood armchair is
in the Danish modern style, 1960s. It could sell at one of the Modernisms shows
for $1,500.
Q. My Conant Ball armchair is stamped on the bottom "716c and
17112." Can you tell me anything about it?
A. Conant Ball Company had a
factory in Gardner, Mass., and retailed at Macy's. Your blonde wood armchair is
in the Danish modern style, 1960s. It could sell at one of the Modernisms shows
for $1,500.
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Roseville umbrella stand, $600.
Convertible table in
need of restoration.
Patent
furniture "Ta-Bed,"
$900,
Hall China teapot,
Aladdin shape
Victorian
parlor table,
ca.
1875, $800
Conant
Ball Company
armchair,
$1500.
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