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Tr nket “I purchased this scale ten years ago at a yard sale in New
Oxford, Pennsylvania. I never took the time to research it,
Treas re but thought it was used to weigh nuts, bolts, and nails at a
hardware store, or maybe even seed corn or beans? I date it to
by Lisa C. Cantwell the late 1800s or early 1900s. What can you tell me about it?”
Owner of Coal Black Horse Antiques and a Maryland state- — T. Stover, New Oxford, PA
licensed antique dealer
This is definitely a TREASURE, the research of which was
Dear Reader: This is a column to help you determine the history and value of your heirlooms, quite challenging.
attic finds, flea market purchases, or antique items. Please send a picture and description of your Your scale appears to
piece, such as how you acquired it and any details about its history, to [email protected]. be composed of metal
I’ll research any item, whether it’s a piece of furniture, a painting, a tool, a doll, a figurine, or with an iron base. It
an article of clothing. An approximate value will be determined to inform you if it’s a “Trinket appears to have all but
or Treasure.” Please submit all pictures and questions by the preceding 15th of the month one of its weights. The
for possible publication in the next monthly issue of The Catoctin Banner. All inquiries will be original “bowl” that
answered; however, only those selected for publication will include approximate value assessments. would’ve fit on the
Furthermore, not all submissions may be published in the Banner due to space considerations. exposed four prongs
Please include your name or initials and where you reside. Thank you and happy treasure hunting! is missing. A search
of late 19th century
“In 1995, we bought two of these plates at an estate sale in Beacon English and European
Falls, Connecticut. They were displayed on a mantle in this huge scales revealed two
mansion that had been abandoned years before. A couple bought with handles and a
the house and sold most of its contents. We’ve always wondered swirl design on the
where the plates were made and what they might be worth.” bases, similar to yours,
but there were no
— Jack and Holly O., Cascade, MD identifying marks. The
photo of the “WB”
etched on your scale suggests that it could be a WB Scott scale, which was
a manufacturer in the USA at the turn of the last century. However, none of
the Scott scales resemble this piece. The scale was most likely used in a store
for candy, jewelry, or hardware items. Although it’s very fancy for a “general
store,” it might have been used to weigh sacks of seeds. Your scale is in
excellent condition. Based on its age and design, expect to get $175 to $250.
Your plates are porcelain TREASURES and were made by Victorian Glass Easter Egg
Pirkenhammer, in what is now the Czech Republic. Keep an eye out this month in antique malls
and flea markets for charming, old Easter eggs,
The emblem on the made of paper mache,’ metal, clay, porcelain,
backs of these plates, and glass. Pictured (right) is one typical of
depicting crossed blown, hand-painted eggs, found in homes
hammers and a crown, during the late 19th and early 20th century.
dates them between This particular egg dates from the 1920s,
1918 and 1939. and its design is fading due to the fact that
This fine porcelain water colors were commonly used to decorate these eggs. Collectors aren’t
was first produced too concerned about the condition of the decoration on the eggs, as a little
in Pirkenhammer, distressing adds to the charm! This one measures 6 inches long and is 11 inches
Bohemia, in 1803. in circumference. These opaque eggs are holding their value and range from
During the 1830s, $15.00 to $45.00, depending on the size and condition. Consider a basket of
it was considered them as a centerpiece at Easter dinner. Happy egg hunting!
the best dining ware
made and was very We are pleased to welcome
popular with royalty Stephen K. Heine
throughout Europe.
In 1915, a beautiful as our new President & CEO
floral pattern,
gilded in gold with
a navy background,
was created for
Pope Benedict XV. Searches of this particular pattern, numbered “4812,”
yielded little, but a similar, older pattern was priced at $41.00 per plate on a
popular bidding site. Expect this porcelain to value over time, but currently a
reasonable price would be $20 to $30 per plate.
If you’d like to discover the history behind and value
of your heirloom, attic find, flea market or yard sale
purchase, collectible, or antique item, don’t forget
to send in a photo and description of your trinket or
treasure to [email protected]. Your piece could
be featured in an upcoming issue of The Catoctin Banner.
Tr nket “I purchased this scale ten years ago at a yard sale in New
Oxford, Pennsylvania. I never took the time to research it,
Treas re but thought it was used to weigh nuts, bolts, and nails at a
hardware store, or maybe even seed corn or beans? I date it to
by Lisa C. Cantwell the late 1800s or early 1900s. What can you tell me about it?”
Owner of Coal Black Horse Antiques and a Maryland state- — T. Stover, New Oxford, PA
licensed antique dealer
This is definitely a TREASURE, the research of which was
Dear Reader: This is a column to help you determine the history and value of your heirlooms, quite challenging.
attic finds, flea market purchases, or antique items. Please send a picture and description of your Your scale appears to
piece, such as how you acquired it and any details about its history, to [email protected]. be composed of metal
I’ll research any item, whether it’s a piece of furniture, a painting, a tool, a doll, a figurine, or with an iron base. It
an article of clothing. An approximate value will be determined to inform you if it’s a “Trinket appears to have all but
or Treasure.” Please submit all pictures and questions by the preceding 15th of the month one of its weights. The
for possible publication in the next monthly issue of The Catoctin Banner. All inquiries will be original “bowl” that
answered; however, only those selected for publication will include approximate value assessments. would’ve fit on the
Furthermore, not all submissions may be published in the Banner due to space considerations. exposed four prongs
Please include your name or initials and where you reside. Thank you and happy treasure hunting! is missing. A search
of late 19th century
“In 1995, we bought two of these plates at an estate sale in Beacon English and European
Falls, Connecticut. They were displayed on a mantle in this huge scales revealed two
mansion that had been abandoned years before. A couple bought with handles and a
the house and sold most of its contents. We’ve always wondered swirl design on the
where the plates were made and what they might be worth.” bases, similar to yours,
but there were no
— Jack and Holly O., Cascade, MD identifying marks. The
photo of the “WB”
etched on your scale suggests that it could be a WB Scott scale, which was
a manufacturer in the USA at the turn of the last century. However, none of
the Scott scales resemble this piece. The scale was most likely used in a store
for candy, jewelry, or hardware items. Although it’s very fancy for a “general
store,” it might have been used to weigh sacks of seeds. Your scale is in
excellent condition. Based on its age and design, expect to get $175 to $250.
Your plates are porcelain TREASURES and were made by Victorian Glass Easter Egg
Pirkenhammer, in what is now the Czech Republic. Keep an eye out this month in antique malls
and flea markets for charming, old Easter eggs,
The emblem on the made of paper mache,’ metal, clay, porcelain,
backs of these plates, and glass. Pictured (right) is one typical of
depicting crossed blown, hand-painted eggs, found in homes
hammers and a crown, during the late 19th and early 20th century.
dates them between This particular egg dates from the 1920s,
1918 and 1939. and its design is fading due to the fact that
This fine porcelain water colors were commonly used to decorate these eggs. Collectors aren’t
was first produced too concerned about the condition of the decoration on the eggs, as a little
in Pirkenhammer, distressing adds to the charm! This one measures 6 inches long and is 11 inches
Bohemia, in 1803. in circumference. These opaque eggs are holding their value and range from
During the 1830s, $15.00 to $45.00, depending on the size and condition. Consider a basket of
it was considered them as a centerpiece at Easter dinner. Happy egg hunting!
the best dining ware
made and was very We are pleased to welcome
popular with royalty Stephen K. Heine
throughout Europe.
In 1915, a beautiful as our new President & CEO
floral pattern,
gilded in gold with
a navy background,
was created for
Pope Benedict XV. Searches of this particular pattern, numbered “4812,”
yielded little, but a similar, older pattern was priced at $41.00 per plate on a
popular bidding site. Expect this porcelain to value over time, but currently a
reasonable price would be $20 to $30 per plate.
If you’d like to discover the history behind and value
of your heirloom, attic find, flea market or yard sale
purchase, collectible, or antique item, don’t forget
to send in a photo and description of your trinket or
treasure to [email protected]. Your piece could
be featured in an upcoming issue of The Catoctin Banner.
