Comments on: 5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:14:59 +0000

Hi, I have a Hummel of a boy reading a newspaper (he’s holding it in front of him w it fully open. Stamp on bottom matches the V with a large bee inside the V. I think it means made between 1950 and 1955.

There is an 1/8th in chip on the “stand” on a front corner. Other wise is perfect.

Please help tell me what this might be worth. Thank You!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:16:43 +0000

Hello, I have a brown glass bottle, shaped in the general form of “Aunt Jemima” with a painted white apron, buttons, collar and greyish hair pulled back with a roll at the nape, with flesh tone face and hands and white paper ruffled hat around the twist cap. On the bottom to the rear is an upside looking T with letters J and h on each side, numbers 4300 behind an indent in the glass, number71(I think, the 1 is lumpy and a little hard to read to left of that and a S and numbers39 to the right. Thank you for your time.

By: Korin Iverson

Korin Iverson — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:51:34 +0000

@Kathy, Bottles from this period are all over the place in value. They range from $10.00 to $500.00+. Since there is a lack in comparable items it is hard to give you a firm price. Your best option is to consult a Civil war specialist. If you have a mid grade or higher auction house near you this would be a good place to look. You can also email an auction house. You can find a good list of them in the following article. I would suggest using one of the up and coming auction houses they will respond quicker. Sorry I could not be more help. Cheers,

By: kathy stegall

kathy stegall — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:15:25 +0000

i have run across some civil war era tear bottles. are these of much value? they are very unique! i can’t seem to find much info on these items. help!! sale is tomorrow