We begin the New Yr with all kinds of heirlooms, all handed down by way of the readers’ households. These embody a Heywood Brothers – Wakefield Firm wicker furnishings set, a beautiful Italian marble and alabaster bust, an unusual kerosene lamp, a fraternal membership ribbon, and a baby’s North-West Mountie costume.
Heywood Brothers – Wakefield wicker furnishings
This wicker sofa furnishings was made by the Heywood Brothers – Wakefield Firm, which was fashioned when Heywood Brothers of Gardner, Massachusetts, merged with Wakefield Rattan of South Studying, Massachusetts, in 1897.Courtesy of the collector
Listed below are some items of wicker furnishings from my spouse’s household. She remembers them at her grandparent’s residence in Michigan. The armchair and sofa are about 32 inches tall, and the desk about 30 inches. The desk has a label for Heywood Brothers Wakefield Firm Chicago beneath. I’m questioning what their worth could be. T.T., Milwaukie
Your furnishings was made by the Heywood Brothers – Wakefield Firm, which was fashioned when Heywood Brothers of Gardner, Massachusetts, merged with Wakefield Rattan of South Studying, Massachusetts, in 1897. As they modified their identify to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921, your label and their fashion recommend that your furnishings dates to circa 1910-1920. Based mostly in your pictures, they seem like of their authentic end. This furnishings was very properly made.
There may be typically a big distinction between what such items would possibly promote for at public sale and what sellers specializing in such furnishings would possibly ask. Based mostly in your pictures, at public sale, you would possibly anticipate to see an estimate of $150-$250 for such a desk, $300-$500 on your armchair with {a magazine} bin on the aspect, and maybe $500-$750 on your sofa. Examples of the sort of furnishings in glorious, all authentic situation are wanted by collectors, and it could be unsurprising for a seller who focuses on vintage American furnishings to ask $1,500-$2,500 for such a desk, $2,000-$3,000 for such an armchair, and maybe $2,500-$3,500 for such a sofa.
Bust of Dante Alighieri
This bust is of Dante Alighieri (Italian, 1265 – 1321), the Italian poet, author, and thinker finest identified for his poem “The Divine Comedy.”Courtesy of the collector
I lately acquired a marble bust of Dante from my grandfather that was handed down from his father over 150 years in the past. It’s a little over 8 inches tall and 9 inches vast. I’m curious the place this bust is from and what it could be price. J.P.M., Corvallis.
Your bust is of Dante Alighieri (Italian, 1265-1321), the Italian poet, author, and thinker finest identified for his poem “The Divine Comedy.” Based mostly in your {photograph}, it’s seemingly of marble and alabaster and certain dates to the final quarter of the Nineteenth or maybe the early twentieth century. It’s nearly definitely Italian in origin, and all these sculptures have been highly regarded mementos from a European journey at the moment. You don’t point out a signature, and it isn’t unusual for such items to be unsigned. Such works have been extra fashionable within the first decade of the twenty first century, although they’re nonetheless collected immediately. At public sale, you would possibly see an estimate of $300-$500 for a sculpture of this kind. A seller in Nineteenth-century continental antiques would possibly ask $1,200-$1,800 for such a piece whether it is in glorious, undamaged situation.
North-West Mountie baby’s costume
This North-West Mountie outfit dates to circa 1935-1945.Courtesy of the collector
Right here is my dad’s outfit from when he was a boy. He was born in 1937. I’m curious if it could be price something. A.Z., Portland.
Your North-West Mountie outfit dates to circa 1935-1945. I used to be not capable of determine the precise maker of the uniform. The pressed tin toy “Navy Mannequin .45” was made by Marx, and the “Mountie” leather-based holster and belt have been made by Wyandotte Toys of Wyandotte, Michigan. These additionally date to circa 1937-1940. Related toy revolvers have lately bought within the $35-$55 worth vary. Related Wyandotte “Mountie” gun belts with holsters have bought at public sale additionally within the $35-$55 worth vary. For such a whole set, you would possibly anticipate to see an public sale estimate of $100-$150. A seller in classic toys would possibly ask $150-$250 for such a whole set in what seems to be glorious situation.
Bohemian fraternal membership ribbon
This ribbon signifies membership within the Western Bohemian Catholic Union (Zapadni Cesko Bratrska Jednota).Courtesy of the collector
Here’s a pin that we present in a field of issues from my grandparents. They homesteaded close to Deweese, Nebraska, however I’ve no thought what this pin is for. Are you able to inform me something about it? It’s 9 inches by 3¼ inches. J.L., Portland.
Your ribbon signifies membership within the Western Bohemian Catholic Union (Zapadni Cesko Bratrska Jednota), which was a fraternal Czech group that was established on Sept. 29, 1898, in Omaha, Nebraska, and included the territory of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Your pin was particularly for the Deweese, Nebraska, lodge, which was based Jan. 1, 1913 (Založena 1. Ledna, 1913). Whereas an public sale estimate could be solely $10-$20 for such a pin, they’re unusual. Sellers who specialise in vintage fraternal pins ask maybe $50-$150 for related pins in such good situation.
‘Fish scale’ kerosene lamp
This kerosene lamp dates to circa 1890-1910 and is of pressed glass.Courtesy of the collector
This lamp belonged to my great-grandparents in Wyoming. It says “P&” on the knob. Are you able to inform me something about it or what it could be price? It’s 8 inches tall. C.H., Mulino.
Your kerosene lamp dates to circa 1890-1910 and is of pressed glass. Whereas I used to be not capable of determine the precise maker, it’s American and is thought by collectors as a “fish scale” sample lamp. Generally collectors check with this as a “marriage ceremony” lamp, because it has two finger holes for carrying it. Examples could be present in each clear glass and numerous colours together with the amber coloration of yours. The brass burner was made by Plume & Atwood of Waterbury, Connecticut, and all these burners would have been used on all kinds of lamps. At public sale, you would possibly see an estimate of $30-$50 for such a lamp. In glorious situation, a seller in vintage lamps would possibly ask $60-$90 a lamp of this sample.
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