Sterling flatware in Pendant of Fruit pattern
Q: I have just inherited a set of sterling flatware in the Pendant of Fruit pattern. I have been told the silverware is more than a century old and quite scarce. — Polly, Boston
A: According to “Warman’s Sterling Silver Flatware: Value & Identification” by Mark F. Moran, your sterling set was manufactured by Lunt in 1939. Lunt silversmiths was established in 1901 in Greenfield, Mass., as Roger, Lunt & Bowlen Company.
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Q: I have two horse tricycles and a doll carriage that appear to be quite old. Where can I have them appraised? — Barbara, Santa Clarita, Calif.
A: You might contact Ted Hake, Hake’s Americana and Collectibles, an expert, P.O. Box 1444, York, PA 17405. AsktheAppraiser.com is the premier online appraisal service, offered by CollectingChannel.com. All appraisals provided comply with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practices. The addresses are 4 Brussels St., Worcester, MA 01610; ata@collectingchannel.com; and www.AsktheAppraiser.com.
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Q: My mother has an old mission library table that was purchased in a used furniture store during the 1930s. I do not know if it is a Stickley, but I would like to find out more about it. — April, Mankato, Minn.
A: You might be able to find your table in Warman’s Arts & Crafts Furniture: An Identification and Price Guide by Mark F. Moran (KP Books, $24.99). This book features furniture from armoires to wastebaskets, with 800-plus full-color photos and current prices.
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Q: My son has collected magazines since the 1970s. How can we determine fair market values? — Bob, via e-mail
A: One of the better references is Antique Trader Vintage Magazines Price Guide, by Richard and Elaine Russell. This handy book features current pricing for thousands of magazines and is available at most larger bookstores. You can also order it directly from the publisher for $19.99 plus postage and handling by calling KP Books at 1-888-457-2873.