By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON , Scripps Howard News Service

Treasures: A modern master

Dear Helaine and Joe: I have two limited-edition prints by Dalhart Windberg. They are titled "Love's Reflection" and "The Glow of Love." They have matching frames, signed but not numbered. What is their value? Thank you. -- D.McR., e-mail

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Treasures: Novelty clock lights the way

Dear Helaine and Joe: I have been told the item pictured on the enclosed photograph is valuable. The wagon has a light, and the United Clock Company of Brooklyn, N.Y., manufactured the piece. Any information would be appreciated. -- R.B., Durham, N.C.

Dear R.B.: There seems to be a little confusion about the particulars of the United Clock Company of Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Treasures: A genre scene, in watercolor

Dear Helaine and Joe: I wonder if you have an opinion on the value of this painting by John Patrick Downie. Titled "Dutch Woman," it is signed by the artist and dated 1896. -- G.F., e-mail

Dear G.F.: A Scottish painter who worked in both watercolor and oil, John Patrick Downie (1871-1945) is perhaps best known as a landscape painter and seldom if ever did portraits.

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Treasures: Churchill letter appears authentic

Dear Helaine and Joe: I would like your professional opinion concerning the attached photocopy of a letter. Do you think Winston Churchill genuinely signed the letter? -- D.K., e-mail

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Treasures: Korean influence on Japanese porcelain

Dear Helaine and Joe: These Satsuma vases have been in my family for more than 100 years, purchased by my grandfather while in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The "mirrored" pair is without defect, except for the wearing of the gold. I have enclosed photos, including pictures of the mark. Do these belong in a museum? Is there a market for such items? -- W.H.W., St. Charles.

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Treasures: For Galle, a cameo appearance

Dear Helaine and Joe: I've enclosed two pictures of my Galle vase, front and back. I would love to know a little about Galle's art and today's prices. I am a widow now, and I might have to sell it someday. The color is pretty, with different shades of purple in the grapes. Thank you. -- R.S.K., Naples, Fla.

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Treasures: Making a 'Macquarie'

Dear Helaine and Joe: I inherited two paintings of sailing ships about which I would like some information. One is named "Racing to Bermuda" and signed by J. Arnold. The same artist painted the second, titled "Macquarie." Are they valuable? -- A.W., Port St. Lucie, Fla.

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