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Victor Fariello Jr.

“From The Mailbag”

Q. After reading your article I thought I’d tap your expertise. I’ve had this “Looking
Glass Chess Set” since I was a child. As you can see it was made in New York. The
box is in rough shape. I am missing one piece and one has a chip. I’m very curious
of its origins and how many sets were made?
A. Your Alice in Wonderland themed chess set was issued in 1966 by Alpsco Corp
which was indeed based in NY. My research indicates that the company made a
variety of themed chess sets. I could not find any info on how many of your set were
produced. With vintage games, condition is all important and that affects the value
of your set. I would value it at $50 in its present condition.
Q. I was wondering if this chair has any value? I can’t seem to find one that matches
this type of chair. Hopefully you can shed some light on it.
A. Although it is hard to tell from a photograph, your very nice Windsor Captain’s A nice Windsor chair from the early 1900's.
Arm Chair appears to be made of maple with a mahogany stain. It is early 1900’s
vintage. I would value it at $450.
Q. I have this antique picture which has the words “Yard of Violets” on the bottom
of it. My mother was given it in the 1950’s from an elderly couple who had it for a
long time. I was wondering how much you think the value of it would be?
A. Your antique lithograph print dates to 1897 and the artist is listed simply as
LeRoy. Readers might be interested in knowing that it is an impressive 37 ½ inches
wide which is where the “yard” in the title comes from. I found one of the same print
that sold for $200. I would suggest you have it looked at by an art dealer however for
an accurate appraisal of its value.
Happy collecting!
This impressive antique print is entitled “Yard of Violets.”

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Victor J. Fariello Jr. is a lifelong resident of New Hartford and has been a collector and
dealer of antiques for many years. He is a past officer and member of the New Hartford
Historical Society and is the President of the J. Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 of
The Questers, an International organization for people who love antiques and have a
commitment to preservation. Questions on anything related to antiques can be sent to
him at PO Box 194, Washington Mills, NY 13479 or by email to vjfariello@gmail.com.
Any photos submitted will be returned upon request.

An Alice in Wonderland themed chess set from the 1960’s.

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