Each of this month’s collectibles has ties to American history, from the Tiffany mantlepiece, to a coveted Mickey Mouse doll, furniture made especially for American servicemen, an advertising calendar and hand-colored photo portrait. Each tells of times that have passed and span the years between the late 1800s through the 1950s.
- This clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company.Courtesy of the collector
Tiffany clock garniture set
Q. My dad set bought this several years ago. It runs well. Can you tell me anything about it? The height is 11 ½ inches, width is 14 ¾ inches, depth is 6 ¾ inches. The urns are 11 inches tall.
— D.J., Gresham
A. Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century. It is in the neoclassical style and appears to be of black basalt set with red marble, with ormolu fittings. Garniture sets were composed of three pieces, most often a clock and two vases, and were meant to be displayed on the fireplace mantel. At auction, you might expect an estimate of $500-$700 for such a set, though interest for such pieces has lately increased. A dealer specializing in 19th century American Victorian furnishings might well ask $2,000-$3,000 if the clock is running and the set is in excellent, undamaged condition.
- This is an early example of Charlotte Clark’s Mickey Mouse design produced by the Knickerbocker Doll & Toy Co.Courtesy of the collector
1938 Mickey Mouse doll
Q. I received this doll for Christmas in 1938 and have owned it ever since. I am interested in its current value as it is time in my life to sell Mickey. It measures 13 inches high and 9 inches wide.
— D.B., Tualatin
A. In 1930, Los Angeles-based seamstress Charlotte Clark created this doll’s basic pattern, based on sketches by her nephew, Bob Clampett, who went on to develop Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Tweety for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Clark approached Walt and Roy Disney for permission to produce and sell the doll, but they set her up in a rented house near the Disney studio, where she worked with a small team to make them. This is not one of those original hand-sewn dolls but is an early example of Clark’s design produced by the Knickerbocker Doll & Toy Co. from 1934 through 1941. It appears to be in exceptionally good condition. At auction, other Knickerbocker Mickey Mouse dolls in excellent condition have realized prices of $300-$500. At times, collectors have bid much higher for uncommon examples. A dealer specializing in Disney collectibles may ask $1,000-$2,000 for such an early Disney toy, if it is in exceptional condition. Thanks to art critic and toy historian Nick Curtis for helping with this evaluation and to Disney archivist and historian Libby Spatz.
- This dry bar was manufactured by George Zee & Co. of Hong Kong.Courtesy of the collector
Chinese dry bar
Q. This chest was brought home from the far east in the mid 1950s. It measures 36 inches wide, 18 inches high, 15 inches deep and it is in good condition.
— H.B., Wilsonville
A. Your dry bar was manufactured by George Zee & Co. of Hong Kong. Zee originally studied to become a minister at the Princeton Seminary in the United States, but in the 1930s went into the furniture business in Shanghai to support his large extended family. He relocated to Hong Kong shortly before the Communist takeover in 1949 and soon became a major supplier of furniture to the American servicemen stationed there. His reputation was built on product quality, with every piece bearing a serial number and guaranteed to never split or warp. After his death in 1968, his widow ran the company until it was dissolved in 2010. Your bar dates to the 1950s. At auction, you might see a sale price of $200-$300. A dealer specializing in post-war Asian furniture might ask $800-$1,200 if it is in excellent condition.
- This calendar features an illustration titled “So What?” by popular artist Adelaide Hiebel.Courtesy of the collector
Adelaide Hiebel calendar
Q. This calendar was in my grandmother’s house when I was a child. It’s from 1946. Is it worth anything?
— K.G., Butte, Montana
A. Your calendar is an illustration titled “So What?” by Adelaide Hiebel, a popular illustrator during the second quarter of the 20th century in the United States. Her prints are collectible, and her images of young boys as boxers are among her most sought after. This was an advertising calendar for Campbell Mills of Campbell, Nebraska. At auction, it might sell for $200-$300, though similar Hiebel child boxer calendars have sold for over $1,000 at auction in the past. A dealer in American advertising art might ask $600-$900 for such a calendar, framed, in original excellent condition.
- “Crayon Portraits,” or “Crayon Enlargements,” like this were common in the second half of the 19th century.Courtesy of the collector
Crayon portrait
Q. I’m writing to see if you are able to identify this drawing. I believe it is from the Civil War era. I bought it at a garage sale in Tigard about 20 years ago for $35. The woman we bought it from said it was purchased at an auction. I removed the backing, but there were no identifying marks. The drawing measures 14 inches x 18 inches and with the frame the picture is 24 inches x 27 inches.
— G.R., Tigard
A. Your drawing is often called a “Crayon Portrait,” or a “Crayon Enlargement.” These were common in the second half of the 19th century and were even made into the early 20th century. The advantage of these was that they were much larger than the daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes of early photography, and much more affordable. Conte crayon was used to strengthen the image. Your portrait appears to be in a nice original period frame. If you could identify the sitter, and if he has historical significance, or an interesting personal history, that may add to the value. As an unidentified portrait, at auction, you might see a sale of $60-$100. A dealer in late 19th century American antiques may ask $150-$250 if it is in good condition. These enlargements are often fragile — here’s a good bit of information on caring for them from the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center.
About Today’s Collectibles
The values discussed for items featured in this column were researched by Portland appraiser Jerry l. Dobesh, ASA, an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers, with a specialty designation in Antiques & Decorative Arts. His services include providing appraisals for estate tax, charitable contribution, insurance scheduling and loss, and equitable distribution needs.
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