By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I have been unable to learn anything about this stool. My guess is that it is a Victorian organ stool. I hope you can solve the mystery for me. Thank you, M. T. Dear M. T. The first time we saw…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: This is a cup from the 1909 Seattle World’s Fair. Is it of any value? Thank you, L. A. Dear L. A.: This is a type of souvenir glassware that is known to collectors as either ruby flashed or ruby stained…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Greetings: I would appreciate any information you might have on this colorful cow platter and its value. The marks on the back are not very good or distinguishable — it looks like a crown and a blue stamp. There are some impressed letters that appear…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I found this in my parent’s basement and am not sure what we have here. It looks to be a portion of a cannonball with markings that say “Battle of Gettysburg.” Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, J. K. Dear…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Hello Helaine and Joe: I am cleaning out my grandparent’s estate and would appreciate your input and value on this vase. It is 9 1/2 inches long and 3 1/2 inches tall and marked ” McCoy USA.” Love reading your column, B. F., Austin, Texas…

Dear Helaine and Joe: I believe this frame to be tramp art, and while researching this 19-inch by 14-inch frame, I discovered that Helaine was a collector and appreciator of this kind of art. I live in Ontario, Quebec, Canada and found this piece in a secondhand store for $10. What can you tell me…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Q: Good day! This is a bowl my wife and I inherited. It was originally acquired by my grandmother sometime in the 1930s — we think. We love the bowl but do not know anything about its history. Can you help? Thank you, D. &…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I have enclosed photographs of two toy cars I would like to know more about. I received these Schuco Radio cars about 1950. I have two, and one is in better condition than the other. Are they rare or collectible? Thank…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: When my wife and I purchased our home in 1994, the owner included all the furnishings including this clock in the sale. My wife and I think we own a vintage Louis XVI gilt wood wall clock with a “Thermometre.” Note…

By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I am sending photos of a glass, 14-inch diameter, mermaid plate or bowl that has a signature on it. I think it reads “Lalique France” — but I am not sure. Any thoughts or estimate of value would be appreciated. Thank…