By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON, Scripps Howard News Service
A stein with a history
Dear Helaine and Joe:
Would you have any idea of the value, history or maker of this stein? On the lid is "Bavaria M17." On the stein there is lettering including the words "Gambrinus Gerstund."
Thank you,
M.C., Wood-Ridge, N. J.
Dear M.C.:
A contemporary vase is valuable
Dear Helaine and Joe:
Please give me any information you have on this glass vase. It is about 9 inches tall. I cannot distinguish the name on the bottom to do any research on my own.
Thank you.
D.K.
Dear D.K.:
Appraising a Toulouse-Lautrec lithograph
Dear Helaine and Joe: This Toulouse-Lautrec lithograph was previously owned by David Susskind, who was a producer of TV films and stage plays, and a pioneer TV talk-show host. It was given to me some 32 years ago by a dear friend. Can you tell me what the approximated value might be?Thank you,J.J.Dear J.J.:
Porcelain mug is worth little
Dear Helaine and Joe:I was wondering if you could provide any information on this mug. It is 5 inches tall, and I would like to know where it was made, how old it is and its value.Thank you,F.E.K., ChicagoDear F.E.K.:
Kennedy signatures might be too good to be true
Dear Helaine and Joe:I am enclosing pictures of a letter I received in 1961 from the secretary of Jacqueline Kennedy along with signed business cards from Mrs. Kennedy and President Kennedy. I had written to Mrs. Kennedy telling her I loved her pillbox hats and was wearing one for Easter - I was 11 years old at the time. Do these have any value?Thank you,
Tables don't have to be rare to be beautiful
Dear Helaine and Joe:I purchased this table at a yard sale some 40 years ago for $35. It is 27 inches tall and there are no markings on it. Is it an antique, and is it hand carved? Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.Thank you,D.S., Moline, Ill.Dear D.S.:
