Porcelain coffee set is family treasure
Q. This is a photo of a porcelain coffeepot with a matching cream pitcher and covered sugar bowl. They are decorated with multicolored flowers and gold trim. The set originally belonged to my husband's grandmother, and his mother passed it down to us. Each piece is marked with the words "Royal Vienna - Germany" and a crown.
We treasure this set, and it has a special place on a shelf in our curio cabinet. We are wondering whether it has any value other than sentimental. We plan to pass the set on to our kids and would appreciate any information you might have regarding its history and value.
A. Erdmann Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory made your coffee set. It was located in Suhl, Germany, from 1861 to 1938. It used the mark you described around 1891.
Your coffee set would probably be worth $150 to $175.
Q. This mark is on the bottom of a pottery flowerpot I own. It is a cream color with an attached saucer, and it is decorated with a bamboo pattern in relief. The height is approximately 5 inches, and the diameter is 6 1/2 inches. It is in perfect condition. There is a drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. Also included with the mark is the number "0374." I bought the pot at a yard sale 20 years ago and don't know anything about it.
What information can you provide on the maker, age and value?
A. Nelson McCoy Pottery made your flower pot/jardiniere. It was located in Roseville, Ohio. Your jardiniere is part of its "Horticulture" line, which was available in several sizes and colors, including green, cream and yellow glazes. The number is a design number.
Your jardiniere was made around 1960 and would probably be worth $25 to $50.
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