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Questions & Answers Q. This quaint ceramic coffee pot has been in
the family forever. The colorful tulip motif is
so crude I wondered if it is “Pennsylvania
Dutch.” There is no country of origin mark.
by Anne Gilbert Is it worth more than

sentimental value?
—M.D.- Boynton Beach, FL
Q. My great grandfather was an elegantly dressed businessman, in the late 19th A. You have a rare example of
century. The family has always treasured this silver card case that contained his a technique known as “spatter
engraved business cards. We plan to pass it on to our son, who will be graduating ware.” It was first made in
from law school. England around 1820. The tulip
It is heavily engraved with the image of a building on one side and a flower motif is one of the many patterns.
and foliage on the other side. It is 3½” long and marked L&W and LPH. What Early examples were made
can you tell me of age, maker and value? —D.Z.- Lancaster, PA by dipping a small sponge into a
A. Your card case was made by Leonard and Wilson, Silver Company from colors and dabbing on to the object.
1850 to 1870s, Philadelphia, PA. It is coin silver. They specialized in card The center of the object was painted
cases with views of American buildings. Surprised you didn’t recognize the in a crude folk art style. Birds, flowers
Capital building! Many were made. Those and schoolhouses were some of the
that have survived can be worth several designs.
thousand dollars. During the 1940s it was heavily
reproduced. Fortunately you can document your coffee pot. It could have
an auction value of over $1,000.

Q. Several years ago while traveling in North Carolina I found this
object at a flea market. I was told it is a whirligig. It is signed “Mobley.”
Is it worth more than the $25 I paid? I mounted it on a pole and it whirls
in my yard. — T. C. - Newark, N.J.
A. Andrew Paul Mobley (3/13/31-8/24/2001) was a true outsider artist.
His whirligigs were made of painted plywood and materials from dumps
and building supply stores. He displayed them in his Williamston, NC
yard. It could sell for as much as $75 these days.

Do you have an antique item and need more information? For a personal reply, send a
photo, history, size, any signatures with self-addressed, stamped envelope and $25 to:
Ann Gilbert, 1811 Renaissance Commons Blvd., Boynton Bch, FL 33263

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