> I have an Oriental wooden cup about 4.5 inches tall. It is a light brown
> wood with a single handle about .5 inches thick. The cup has a geisha
> looking at what appears to be a scroll with writing. She is standing next to
> a strange looking rectangular box with red symbols and what looks like a
> crutch in the middle of it (it looks like it might be some kind of dressing
> room divider that is folded up). There is also some writting running
> vertically next to the rectangular box about .5 inches in length (it might
> be the artist). Next to the vertical writing is a seperate room. In the room
> there is a small blossom tree in a rectangular plant holder on top of a
> rectangular red carpet. The entire cup is covered in gloss finishing. It
> does have a few cracks on the sides. I have researched online and can not
> find one similar to it.

However, I do believe the artist may be Kitagawa Utamaro based off some of his other work I have been looking at.

Can anyone give me anymore detailed information as to what this is and its potential value?

I bought this lamp at a local Antique dealer 10 years ago.

The only information available was that it was part of a pair that once hung in a Quebec church.

I still see is as an art piece ... exquisite when lit! 

I'd really appreciate any price comments.

Thank You!

I came across this sculpture today and purchased it for a very good price. I know it's an Austin Prod. (Production) piece from 1968. There is another mark on it, it says "Mazzone 68." It does have some damage to it with some chips in the paint and the plaster.

I did discover it was a bust of the famous music conductor Arturo Toscanini.

Does anyone know what the value of this bust is? I may be listing it soon on eBay.

Vintage Stereo Phonograph with AM-FM Radio

deJay model # SP572

Hi, I was helping my grandmother clean out her house, and we discovered these two old books buried in her closet. She says that she inherited them from her grandmother, and kept them because they could be valueable. The books are The Sonnets of John Milton edited by Mark Pattison published in New York by D. Appleton and Company with the printed date of 1898, and Of The Imitation Of Christ by Thomas A Kempis published by the same company but with the date of 1896. Both Books are hardcover, and have guilded pages and spines. The spine on The Sonnets of John Milton are tearing, and have old tape holding the spine cover in place. Both books also have a strange tissue looking page that covers an image printed on the page before the title. Despite the covers showing the age on both books, the pages are in suprisingly good condition. some slight sticking of the pages, but no noticable tears or markings. Could I get a rough espimate as to the prices of these books? Since we found them my grandmother is anxious to know if it was worth saving them all these years. Thanks!

P.S. Sorry about the horrible picture quality, I had to use my grandmothers old digital camera.

 I am asking for help in valuating this rare piece of antique furniture manufactured by the Folding Bath Tub Company, Marshall, Michigan, patented July 14, 1896. According to a manufactures advertisement it is called a Folding Toilet Cabinet with brass spigot and copper top and wash basin.

I have searched for years for information on this piece and have even engaged several appraisers but know one has ever seen one before. Can anyone help me with establishing a fair value for this piece? Any information or help you can provide is gratefully appreciated.  I inherited this item and really want to get it insured.

Category: American FurnitureCondition: ExcellentMedium: OakDistinguishing marks: Manufacturers Data Plate, Folding Bath Tub CompanyDate Period: 1896Size and dimensions of this item: 6' tall x 20" wideWeight: approx 40 lbsHistory: Manufactured by the Folding Bath Tub Company, Marshall, MI