‘Cordey’ lamps
Q: I have a set of lamps which are marked “Cordey.” Can you tell me anything about them? — Betty, Marion, Ind.
A: The Cordey China Company was established in Trenton, N.J., in 1942 by Harry Wilson, Harvey Greenburg and a small group of investors. The company established a reputation for its highly stylized porcelain pieces, mostly figurines. Many of the products produced by the company before 1950 have become quite collectible.
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Q: I am a retired foreign service officer with the Department of State and have traveled throughout the world. I have a collection of 300-plus unopened beer cans and bottles. Who can I contact about them? — Skip, via e-mail
A: The Gateway Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America might be helpful. Kevin Kious is an officer. His addresses and telephone number are 908 Daniel Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234; hoisthealeman@aol.com; and 1-618-346-2634.
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Q: My mother has a doll collection that dates back almost a century. Who can appraise it? — Phil, Albuquerque, N.M.
A: The premier online appraisal service offered by the Collecting Channel is asktheappraiser.com, 4 Brussels St., Worchester, MA 01610. Judith Katz-Schwartz also buys, sells and appraises dolls. Her addresses and telephone number are P.O. Box 6572 New York, NY 10128; twinb@msjudith.net; www.msjudith.net; and 1-212-876-3512. Ann Seymour is the president of United Federation of Doll Clubs, 10920 North Ambassador Drive, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64153.
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Q: I have a beautiful amethyst glass collection that I would like to sell. — Helen, Copake, N.Y.
A: Three dealers that might be able to help you are Rosemary Troetsch, 23 Lee St., Albertson, NY 11507; Barbara Lessig, Peasant Valley Antiques, 21000 Georgia Ave., Brookville, MD 20833; and Michael Smeresky, Heritage Antiques, 39 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701.
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Q: I have paperweights I would like to sell. Can you help me? — Claudia, North Providence, R.I.
A: The New England Paperweight Collectors might be a good place to start. Its address is P.O. Box 188, Shutesbury, MA 01072.