Beverage glasses

Q: I have a set of tall, clear beverage glasses with decanters that feature a pine-branch design with gold rim. I have never seen similar glasses elsewhere. — Laura, Pueblo West, Colo.

A: According to a major dealer in St. Louis, your glasses and decanters were made by the Libbey Glass Company during the 1950s and generally sell in the $20-$35 range.

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Q: I have a large collection of football cards and am curious about values. — Tom Albuquerque, N.M.

A: One of the better guides is the 2006 Standard Catalogue of Football Cards, now in its 9th edition. This massive reference has prices and listings from 1894-2005 covering 3,400 sets and more than 500,000 individual cards. It is published by KP Books, retails for $24.99 and may be ordered through the company’s toll-free telephone number, 1-800-457-2873.

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Q: I have a child’s book that was given to me by my sister in 1946. I would like to find out its value. — Sally, Greenwich, Ohio

A: One of the best experts on vintage books for children is Jack Hastings, Prince & the Pauper Children’s Books, 3201 Adams St., San Diego, CA 92116.

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Q: I have a cider press that is still in working order. It was patented by the Thomas Mast Company of Springfield, Ohio, in 1866. Where can I sell it? — Jim, Darlington, Pa.

A: A source that might be helpful is Stephen DelSordo, Heritage Resource Group, 305 Oakley St., Cambridge, MD 21613. DelSordo and his associates locate, provide and authenticate artifacts for museums and collectors, and they might be able to steer you to a possible buyer for your press.

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Q: I have quite a collection of sheet music. Where can I sell it? — Virginia, Sandia Park, N.M.

A: Two dealers who might be helpful are Barbara Hospel, 2836 Pleasant View Heights, Cottage Grove, WI 53527; and Sandra Hollman, Global Music Enterprises, 488 Archer Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34746.