I know you probably receive many questions about Stradivarius violins. I think this one is real. It was inherited through my family, some of whom came from England. It is marked "Antonius Stradivarious" with a circle and the letters "A & S." I believe that there are a few out there and this may be one. ...more

January 16, 2009

Please tell me about my doll that still has the original clothes and box. It is in excellent condition. It is marked "Debteen" and was made by Uneeda. It has been in the family for years. ...more

January 11, 2009

The bottoms of my 15-piece tea set are marked in blue letters "Hand Painted" with a sunburst below and the word "Nippon." In addition, there is a hand-painted mark in gold: "Ella, Sept. 1917." The set is hand-painted with flowers. I would like to know the value and history of Nippon. ...more

November 18, 2008

Among a few antiques I have collected over the years is a wicker baby buggy. The frame is made of metal, and the body and hood are made of wicker. It is not marked. ...more

February 2, 2008

I would like information about a piece of furniture I inherited from friends. They referred to it as a "breakfront." I cannot identify the type of wood. It is in excellent condition. ...more

January 19, 2008

I bought my vanity at an antiques shop for my daughter-in-law, but she declined the gift. The dealer could not tell me much about it. I like the piece and would like information about it. ...more

December 28, 2007

Holiday greetings can be as personal as the sender wants, if they opt for creating their own cards. ...more

December 11, 2007