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Questions & Answers Q. My late mother got married in the 1950s. That
was when the modern look and designs
were trendy. Smoked
glassware items were
by Anne Gilbert among her gifts. They
have all disappeared over the
years except for this smoked glass
centerpiece bowl. I consider it a family
Q. I bought this charming glass tumbler at a flea heirloom and would like to know something about it and value. It is signed on
market. Since I collect old glass tumblers the red the bottom “Holmgaard 1952 and initialed PL, Measures 11” wide.
colors and white enameled figure of a woman or —C.L. - Boynton Beach, FL
child caught my eye. The seller said it was old but A. Your smoked glass centerpiece bowl is definitely a family heirloom, made
knew nothing about it. It is 3 3/4” tall. I paid $5.00. in Denmark by the top designer, Per Lutken (1916-1998,} for Holmegaard,
Is it a “find?” —M.T.-West Jefferson, NC Denmark’s most revered historic glassworks, founded in 1825. The current
A. Your cranberry glass tumbler was made in the popularity of mid-century modern items adds to the value. At a Modernism show
late 19th century and is known as “Mary Gregory” it could sell for $800 or more.
glass. It got its name from a myth that a lady named
Mary Gregory painted scenes of children on glass
in America. The antique versions were first made
in Bohemia and later by Fenton Glass in the U.S.A.
It was made in many colors and with a variety of
white enameled figure of children and women. Your tumbler could be
priced at $50 in a retail setting.
Do you have an antique item
Q. I bought this bureau or chest on chest, as the auction called it. I can tell it is and need more information?
an old piece by the way it is put together. When do you think it was made and the For a personal reply, send
value? — A.M.S. - Jersey Shore, PA a photo, history, size, any

A. What you have is an antique, American Empire style, probably 1825, chest signatures with self-addressed,
of drawers with two handkerchief or accessory boxes. From your photo it is stamped envelope and $25 to:
mahogany. While the style was made well into the Victorian era, the feet are Ann Gilbert-Strawbridge
typical of early Empire. This is not currently a popular style so the auction price 1811 Renaissance Commons
could be from $600 to $800. Blvd., Boynton Bch, FL 33263

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