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Mickey's Tea Time

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By JAY MOORE Tribune correspondent

The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 28, 2008

My Mickey Mouse child's tea set was given to me by my mother. The nine pieces are marked "Walt Disney Corp." What is it worth?

J.R.

Mechanicsvlle, Va.

The Walt Disney company needs no introduction. It has been entertaining people around the world for decades. It began merchandising Mickey Mouse after the release of the cartoon short "Steamboat Willie" in 1928.

This porcelain lusterware child's tea set probably was manufactured during the 1930s in Japan. Similar sets also were made in Germany. Most of the sets were boxed and offered for sale in five-and-dime stores and by other retailers.

It would retail for about $95.

I inherited my oak hall tree from parents. It is in great condition, including the original beveled mirror. What is its value?

B.M.

Tampa

Your oak hall seat was manufactured near the turn of the 20th century. It has a lot of machine carving - more than usual. These useful pieces are quite popular. This is a nice example that is above the ordinary.

It would retail for around $1,000.

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