The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-11-21, Page 18Page 4—Crossroads—Nov. 21, 1984
Antique
r Junque
Dickens plate
By James G. McCollam
Member, Antique
Appraisers Association
of America
Q. I recently purchased a
Wedgwood Limited Edition
of Dickens commemorative
plates.
How old is it and what is its
current value?
A. This was issued in 1980
at $60 each, the quantity was
19,500 (if you can call that
limited). As of today, there
has been no secondary
market (the only ones sold
were the original sales by
dealers and the entire 19,500
has not yet been sold).
I wouldn't call this a very
good investment, I would
guess that you could buy one
of the remaining plates for
about half the price.
COMMEMORATIVE PLATE
... Can probably be found at half price
Q. This beaker and por-
ringer are both marked with
a horse's head and the nai'ne
"Steed." They appear to be
handcrafted.
Can you tell me their vin-
tage and value?
A. These pieces are pewter
and were made in the mid -
20th century. They would not
be considered collectible.
As to value, pieces like
them sell for $25 to $35 each.
PEWTER PIECES
... Beaker and porringer not considered collectible
Q. The attached mark is on
the bottom of my seven -piece
berry set. It is trimmed with
white flowers and green
leaves.
What can you tell me about
it?
A. This mark was used by
Erdmann Schlegelmilch in
Suhl, Germany. He is better
known for his "RS Prussia"
mark.
Your berry set was made
in the late 19th century and
would ,probably sell in the
$175 to $225 range.
Q. I have an 80 -piece, serv-
ice for 12, porcelain dinner-
ware marked "Theodore
Haviland, New York, made
in America, Concorde."
Is this the same Hamiland
that makes china in France?
Why was it made in
America? Is it as good as
French Haviland?
A. Theodore Haviland
made china in Limoges,
France, during World War II
it was impossible to continue
operations, so Haviland
china was made for Theo-
dore Haviland in Shenango,
NY. It was not as good as the
china made in Limoges. Con-
corde is the name of your
pattern.
Your service for 12 should
be worth about $800 to $900.
Send your questions about
antiques with •,picture(s), a
detailed description,
stamped, self-addressed en-
velope, and $2 per item to
James G. McCollam, PO Box
720, Clifton, NY 12065. All
questions will be answered
but published pictures
cannot be returned.
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