Lenox porcelain shaker set is vintage 1960s
Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain saltshaker and pepper grinder set that belonged to my mother. Marked on the bottom of the saltshaker is an "L" in a wreath above the words "Lenox - Made in U S A." There is also a paper label with the words "Hand Decorated with 24 K Gold." Both the shaker and the grinder are approximately 8 inches tall and in perfect condition. They are decorated with a tan and blue design, and gold trim.
I am wondering whether this set has any special value today. Could you tell me?
A. Your set was made by Lenox Co., which was founded in 1889 in Trenton, New Jersey, by Walter Scott Lenox. "Lido" is the name of the pattern, and it was produced in the 1960s and early 1970s. In addition to saltshakers and pepper grinders, the pattern was used on coffee pots, large salad bowls, small salad bowls, candlesticks, chop plates, sugar bowls and cream pitchers.
Your circa-1960 set can be found selling for $25 to $100.
Q. This mark is on the bottom of a vintage Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar that was given to me by my aunt about 40 years ago.
She has blue eyes and is wearing a red hood, a white dress with flowers on the hem, a white apron trimmed with red and red shoes. On her right arm is a yellow basket. The jar stands about 13 inches tall and is in mint condition.
I have fond memories of seeing her on my aunt's kitchen counter when I was a child in the 1940s and '50s. I am 80 years old now, and she has a special place on a shelf in my kitchen, where I can see her every day.
Anything you can tell me about my cookie jar will be appreciated.
A. Hull Pottery made your Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar. The pottery was founded by A.E. Hull in 1905 in Crooksville, Ohio. Louise Bauer designed the Little Red Riding Hood cookie jars, as well as the grease containers and salt and pepper shakers.
Hull Pottery made cookies jars from 1943 to 1957. After experiencing setbacks due to union strikes and an influx of inexpensive imports, the pottery closed in 1986.
Your cookie jar would probably worth $125 to $150.
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