i would like to find out about the bowls history, and what the value of the item. also i want to know what is the best items of porcelien and ceramic and what country.

My dad came across this picture and wanted to know if it was worth any value. It is a photo of a man,the frame looks like brass and on the back it says M.W.CARR&CO with a trademark and underneath it says BOSTON MASS. If anyone has any info please feel free to share. Thanks

This was purchased at a flea market in North Carolina.  

There are no distinguishing marks on the plate or the frame.

The picture depicts Mary and Child / religious imagery / religious iconography.

The frame is very ornate, made of wood, gold and black coloring still very strong, never cleaned.

The paper backing is removed from the frame (no damage to the frame) and the back of the plate is exposed (to determine if there are any markings).

Antique 19th century Suzani Embroidery, family heirloom over 120 years old which has been in the family forever. It apparently belonged to my mother's great grandmother. It has no maker markings on it but there is a small number 88 in one corner that looks almost calligraphic which could possibly mean 1888. There are also pencil marks on it where they drew the pattern on. My mother had it appraised in the 80's at about $3,000 and I'm wondering what it could possibly be worth today and perhaps would maybe sell it. Both sides are different. One has very elaborate stitching on it and the other is what looks to be possibly a dyed pattern. The fabric on the back is different then the fabric on the front and the border fabric is different as well.

HOMER LAUGHLIN-VOGUE DINNERWARE--WARRANTED 22 K GOLD--MADE IN USA E 45N8--8 1/4 " DINNERPLATES QUANTITY 10 ----MANY PLATES ARE QUITE CHIPPED --MOSTLY INTERESTED IN AGE--VALUE WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW

J. Maddox & Sons Royal Vitreous (1896 mark), Empress pattern, service for twelve

• Mint condition (rarely used): no chips, cracks, scratches or crazing
• Detailed family provenance (before 1930)
• 22K gold rimmed

Service pieces

• Twelve ea. dinner plates (10"), salad plates (8"), teacups [11] (3"), saucers (6"), salad bowls (6"), dessert bowls (5"), and butter pats (3")
• Three each oval serving platters (14, 12, & 10.5")
• Two each open, oval serving bowls (9.25 & 8.5")
• Two each covered, handled, oval serving dishes (11 & 10")
• One covered, round butter dish (6")
• One sauce boat (9")
• One covered, handled tureen (11.5")

***MISSING ONE TEACUP***