Degenhart Mark

Q: This D” inside a heart mark is on a heart-shaped glass paperweight. Can you tell me who made it and how old it is?   A: This “D” in heart mark was used by the Crystal Art Glass Company, a company founded by John and Elizabeth Degenhart in Cambridge, Ohio, in 1947. After John died […]

Pyrex Stamped JAJ

Q: A friend of mine has a huge set of china (at least, I think it’s china) marked “JAJ” over a crown and “Made in England.” Can you tell us the maker and possibly the history behind it?   A: Your friend has a set of Pyrex, not china, made by James A. Jobling, a […]

PMR Perfume Bottle

Q: Who made this perfume bottle? It’s marked “PMR Bavaria.”  A: This mark was used by Porcelain Factory Marktredwitz Jaeger & Co. The company was founded in Marktredwitz, Bavaria, in 1902. Decorative porcelain, gift items, coffee and tea sets, and household and hotel porcelain were made. The company was sold to Sebring, a company in […]

Beam Decanter

Q: I’d like to know something about this decanter. It’s marked “Modern Masters, Collector’s Edition, Volume IV.” How much is it worth? A: Your decanter is part of the Modern Masters series issued by the James B. Beam Distilling Company. Decanters in the series were decorated with paintings by “the masters,” well-known European artists. Nineteen […]

Knife Sharpener

Q: Can you shed some light on what this is and who the maker is? The blade section has 6 sides. Any idea what it may be worth, even though it’s in rough shape? A: This is a simple knife sharpener, part of a carving set that included a carving knife and meat fork. The […]

Universal Food Chopper

Q: This Universal grinder belonged to my mother. I’m 92 years old, so I know this grinder is very old. It’s heavy and is marked “Universal” and “L.F. & C., New Britain, Conn., USA.” What is it worth? A: The Universal food chopper was made by Landers, Frary & Clark. George Landers began making hardware […]

Schmidtmann Bottle

Q: I have an old blue green bottle with an applied blob top. It has seams on both sides and a smooth bottom. It’s about seven inches long and is inscribed “H. Schmidtmann, 413 E. 24th St., New York” and “H.S. 1874.” Can you give me any information on this bottle? A: H. Schmidtmann was […]

Rosenthal Crystal

Q: My mother had this etched crystal vase for many years but couldn't find who the maker was. It's marked with a crown over a fancy letter "R." Can you tell me who made it and how old it is? A: Your vase is probably a goblet made by Rosenthal, a company founded by Philipp […]

Honeycomb Pitcher

Q: This glass pitcher has been in my family for over 100 years. It originally belonged to my great-grandmother and eventually passed to me. My father always referred to it as a "beehive" pitcher, presumably because of the pattern in the glass. It's engraved "Pat. 1865" under the handle near the bottom of the pitcher. […]

Greener Glass Mark

Q: I have a glass celery vase that has this mark on the bottom. It's a lion with a five-pointed star in his paw. Can you tell me who made it and how old it is? A: Henry Greener and James Angus worked together in Sunderland, England, as Angus & Greener starting in 1858. After […]