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Discover Mid-America — June 2008
Canterbury dates from the 1830s
Q. We recently acquired this ceramic pot that we believe is a “Newcomb” based on descriptions in a Schroeder’s Price Guide. The photo in the Guide is similar. No signature. According to Schroeder’s pieces of Newcomb were not signed in the “matt-glaze” period that ended in 1930. Might this be from this period? And what could the current value be? —M.K., Boynton Beach, FL
A. Your jardinière is of the type made in the Newcomb College style from 1910 to 1930. The clue is the low molded relief design of your piece that was developed as a new technique around 1910. A few unmarked pieces are known. The pottery symbol, an “N” within a “C” was used on almost all pieces. My best advice is send photo and details (including where you acquired it) to John Toomey Gallery. 818 N. Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301. They specialize in 20th century Arts and Crafts objects, etc. View their catalogs on line at www.Treadwaygallery.com.
Q. I bought this picture at a flea market 30 years ago for $12. It shows two Japanese women and cherry blossoms. It is signed J.G. Arter, Tokyo, 1899. Any information is appreciated. —R. Wright, Highland Park, IL
A. Your hand-tinted color photo graph is one of many made in the late 19th century for the growing tourist market. Today, there is new Interest in collecting them. Yours could sell in an antique shop for $50.
Q. Can you tell me approximately how old these Disney nesting/stacking boxes are and value? —K.M.G., Pueblo, CO
A. Your Disney nesting/stacking boxes date 1940s. They could sell in a shop for $75 or more.
Q. Can you help me identify this large cameo? I was thinking it could be lava, however it is heavy. —R.J., Kansas City, KS
A. From your photo the cameo appears to be lava. It is also typical of the mythological subjects that were carved of lava in the 19th and early 20th century.
Q. I would like to know how I can get replacements for my 12-place Limoge, made in France, dinner setting. It is the Old Abbey pattern. —T.K., Natrona Heights, PA
A. Contact Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox Road, PO Box 26029, Greensboro, NC 27420. Or Email- inquire@replacements.com
Q. I would like to know what the value of this platform rocker would be for Insurance purposes. —J.E., Grayslake, IL
A. For insurance purposes the replacement value could be $200-$300.
Q. About 50 years ago I inherited this Canterbury from a great aunt. It has a drawer and four slats that separate the sections. What is it worth? —I.H.D., Littleton, CO
A. From your photo your Canterbury (a stand with spaces for magazines, sheet music, etc.) dates from the 1830s and could sell in at auction for $800 or more.
Q. These are photos of my grandmother’s dining room set, purchased, used, in the 1940s. On the back of one of the pieces it says “Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Any information and value appreciated. —M.E.D., New Kensington, PA
A. Your dining set was made around the 1920s. It would sell in a shop for $900/$1,200. It was probably purchased at an estate sale in Blowing Rock.
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