Q: This pitcher was in a collection of my grandmother's. We have been told that it is a majolica toby jug. The word "Sarreguemines" is written on the bottom. Any information you can give us as to age, history, value,…
The very best Victorian majolica can cost thousands of dollars. But if you watch auctions and sales closely and know what to look for, you can find a good majolica plate for under $500. We found plenty at a fall…
Q: I've had this parrot pitcher since 1945. It's marked "St. Clement, Made in France." I hope you can tell me something about it. A: Jacques Chambrette established a pottery in Saint-Clement, France, in 1758. Tin-glazed pottery (majolica) was made…
Q: I would like to know more about this pitcher---its age, origin and value. A: Several potteries made character face jugs as promotional items for distilleries. They were first made by Sarreguemines, a French pottery. Your jug was made in…
Compare the prices listed in our April 1975 Buyer’s Price Guide with updated 2014 prices. Remember: Inflation has pushed the value of a 1975 dollar to about $4.50 today. First listed price is from 1975. Second listed price is from…