Cigarette Case and Lighter

Q:  This silver cigarette case and lighter came from an aunt who fled Russia during the Revolution. The case is marked “silver 0.950” and the lighter is marked with four letters and “950.” I have the velvet-lined box they came in. One antiques dealer said they are worth $60 and another said $140. Where should […]

On the Road — Hillwood Estate & Museum, Washington, D.C. 

We traveled to Washington, D.C., for a visit and spent an afternoon at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Hillwood was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), heir to the Post Cereal Co. empire, businesswoman, socialite and philanthropist. Post bought the house and property in 1955. It sits on the edge of Rock Creek Park, […]