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Show Antique or Junque j -may By JAMES G. McCOLLAM Member, Antique Appraisers Assoc. of America Copley News Service Q: Can you tell me anything any-thing about these candelabra? candela-bra? The mark on the bottom bot-tom is "Mre 1777 Nle de Sevres." I believe they are quite old. I am also interested in where they could be sold. A: The mark you provided provid-ed matches none of those on record at the National Manufactory of Sevres. I would be skeptical of the authenticity of these can-dleholders. can-dleholders. The two marks shown with the picture are the ones most closely resembling the name on these pieces. If they are authentic, the value would be about $800 to 900. The current recession reces-sion has made it almost impossible to sell antiques and collectibles at reasonable reason-able prices. Q: This Sevres plate measures 9.5 inches in diameter di-ameter and the portrait, I believe, is of Caroline Gurah. Any information as to its age and value would be appreciated. ap-preciated. Mark enclosed. A: This mark was used by Sevres during the reign of Napoleon (1804-1813). However, you should have it checked by an expert who can actually examine it; there are too many fake Sevres pieces on the market. mar-ket. If authentic, the value would be in the $225 to $275 range. Q: The enclosed markings mark-ings are on my beautiful doll. It is 30 inches tall, has eyes that close, fur eyebrows eye-brows and a white dress. Can you tell me when it was made and how much it is worth? A: Your doll was made by H.D. Kestner in Walter-shausen, Walter-shausen, Germany, in the early part of the 20th century. cen-tury. It is a rare collectible and should be worth at least $1,000 in good condition. condi-tion. Around the turn of the century Kestner made some of the finest dolls of the time. |
