Jewish World Review August 27, 2003 / 29 Menachem-Av, 5763

Anita Gold

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Peeking Into the Past; selling Danbury Mint, Franklin Mint and other modern mint items; info on Nancy Ann Story Book dolls and their value; unusual examples steins; do swizzle sticks have any value?


http://www.jewishworldreview.com | Q. I have some old pocket mirrors that my uncle saved and left to me. How can find out more about them and their value, and where can I possibly find more? Vic Mathews, Indianapolis, IN

A. A selection of such mirrors (you can bid on and buy) which advertised everything ranging from whiskey to flour to shoes to chocolates and much more, can be found listed with their full descriptions, and estimated values in Ted Hake's Americana & Collectibles Sept. 9, 10 and 11 Mail/Phone/Internet Bidding Auction Catalogue # 175, offering 3265 incredible hard to find items you can see, study and bid on by visiting Website www.hakes.com Or to request a free catalogue send your name and address stating you're a reader of this column, to Ted Hake c/o Hake's Americana, P.O. Box 1444, Dept. L, York, PA 17405-1444. Or send $30 for a one year (5 issues) catalog subscription, or $20 for the next 3 issues. Hake's catalogues (which are truly amazing and hard to put down) pictures, and fully describes such items with their estimated values, that are often found in drawers, toy boxes, closets, attics, or anywhere else in homes where they're often tucked away and forgotten. Or phone Hake at (717) 848-1333 who buys, and auctions such items. Who knows? There may be a fortune hiding in your house.

Q. My friend has four Danbury Mint - Issue 2669 - United Edition of 7500, 24K Gold on Solid Sterling Silver plates - The Boston Tea Party - 1773, The First Continental Congress - 1774, Paul Revere's Ride - 1775, and Declaration of Independence - 1776, all of which are in excellent condition. She also has "The Indian Tribal Series" consisting of about 40 bars from different tribes, each bar is 99.5 sterling silver, also in excellent condition. I checked with the Danbury Mint and they referred me to Plate Finders in Canada, who told me there wasn't any interest in Danbury silver Plates. Can you help my friend by letting her know if there's any market for her plates? Joan Lazarski, Green Valley, AZ

A. Your friend can write Rich Hartzog (who buys such silver plates and ANY Danbury Mint, Franklin Mint and other modern mint items for which he'll pay $15 to $25 each depending on completeness and condition, at AAA Historical Americana - World Exonumia, P.O. Box 4143, Rockford, IL 61110-0643. Enclose a long self-addressed stamped envelope for a four page letter listing a large selection of items he's seeking to buy for which he pays more than most dealers, and does not melt sets. Or phone Rich at 815-226-0771.

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Q. Where can I find information on Nancy Ann Story Book dolls and their value? Patricia Andrews, Decater, IL

A. You'll find more than 1,500 color photos of such dolls listed according to series, with their mold and trademark chronology, history of the company, and their boxes, tables, furniture, and much more, in the "Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls - 1936-1947, Identification & Values" by Elaine M. Pardee & Jackie Robertson, available in a large 368-page edition for $32.95 postpaid, from Gigi's Dolls & Sherry's Teddy Bears, 6029 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. Or phone 773-594-1540 to order. Or visit Website: www.gigisdolls.com

Q. Our new corporation is interested in obtaining a large modern eye-catching sculpture for our entrance. Can you point us in the right direction? Joseph Lee, Des Plaines, IL

A. A magnificent welded bronze sculpture that'll make everyone's eyes pop out, is 'Growing Orbit' by Richard Hunt, which measures 85" x 57" that'll be up for auction along with other magnificent artwork on September 14 at noon, at SUSANIN'S Premiere (weekly) Auctions at 900 S. Clinton (at Taylor) in Chicago, IL Free parking. To view illustrated catalogs and bid online, visit Susanin's website: www.auctionsmart.com or phone1-888-SUSANINS or 312-832-9800 for information. E-mail: info@susanins.com.

Q. Where can I find character type steins shaped like animals, people, and objects? Clifford Benson, Gary, IN

A. You'll find unusual examples of such steins and numerous others pictured and described with their estimated values in the September 15, 2003 Andre Ammelounx - The Stein Auction Company catalog offering 559 lots from which you may bid, available for $15 from Andre Ammelounx, P.O. Box 136, Palatine, IL 60078. Or phone (847) 991-5927 for information.

Q. Do old swizzle sticks have any value? If so how can I find out more about them that my ex-husband collected and left behind when he moved out.

A. Write the International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association, P.O. Box 1117, Bellingham , WA 98227-1117. To check out its Swizzle Stick Newsletter and contact other swizzelers (and maybe a new husband) visit Website: www.swizzlesticks-issca.com or e-mail: veray.issca@shaw.ca

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