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By tuffgongc9, 29 November, 2012

Pan-American Watercolor Squares by Bertha Corbett, Sunbonnet Sue

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Excellent
Description

Acquired among other Pan American souvenirs, these are the most intriguing.  They are 5" by 6" and say 'Pan-American Souvenir' in the corner.  The opposite corner reads, 'Copyrighted 1900 by Bertha L. Corbett... Minneapolis, Minn.'

These are images of Sunbonnet Kids (Sunbonnet Sue) by the artist who invented them.  It appears they were cut out of white paper, placed on the darker squares, and water colored with details.  One is initialed 'BLC'. 

I can't find anything like them or any original Bertha Corbett art.  The first edition of the Sunbonnet Babies book from 1900 sells for $600 (these were limited to 100 copies).  Still, this is original art of an iconic character by the artist who invented them a couple years before they became popular.  A book published in 1902 is what began the popularity of these faceless children. It's both original antique art and a Pan Am collectible.

I'm very computer literate, I can't find anything like these in any recorded auctions. I can't find any mention of Bertha Corbett having anything to do with the Pan Am expo. It's hard to find any of her artwork at all.  

I'd apprecate any information at all... rarity, value, etc.  I was about to list them on Ebay with some other good Pan Am stuff, but thought I'd better hold off until I learned more and could sell them with better knowledge.

Thank you ALL for your time and consideration. 

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By Sammatta, 29 November, 2012

crystal

Category
Glassware and Crystal
Description

I need a name for the item, and what it is worth.

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By Jenndelauder, 29 November, 2012

Mikasa

Category
China
Description

Mikasa Victorian crest 20 piece serving set for 4. I have two new in box sets and would like to know their value.

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By joanne1090, 29 November, 2012

ANTIQUE BLUE GLASS PICKLE CASTOR

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Condition
Excellent
Description

ANTIQUE BLUE GLASS PICKLE CASTOR.  THERE IS A CRANE ON THE LID.  THE MARK ON THE

 

BOTTOM IS ( WM.T.RAE & CO.)  ANY INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.  THIS 

 

GIVEN TO ME AS A GIFT AND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT.  IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION 

 

EXCEPT THE SILVER COULD USE A CLEANING.              

 

 

THANK YOU,

JOANNE

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By taximac, 29 November, 2012

marble plaque?

Category
Other
Condition
Excellent
Description

framed marble slab depicting a bacchanalian scene. is signed or engraved bottom right corner as follows

emile andre boisseau paris 1872

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By Jaybird Anderson, 29 November, 2012

Goedewaa Gouda Pipe

Category
Tobacciana
Condition
Excellent
Description

This is a Goedewaa Turk head pipe.  The figure looks alot like Sudam Husein to be honest.  I have done some research on it and found some similars but none just like it.  It could possibly be a custom job of some sort?  It reads Goedewaa Gouda on the stem and it has never been burned or used.  I would consider it in excellent shape and it could probably be cleaned to a mint condition but i have not messed with any of that.  The pictures really bring out some stains/dirt that really are not that noticable under regular light.  The stem is 5" long and the height of the bowl to the base of the stem is 2 inches and the head is about 1.5" from tip of nose to back of head. 

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