Hi Jackae,

Your vintage Spencer Buffalo microscope is worth around $150-250 dollars.  Here one currently for sale in that price range:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Spencer-Buffalo-Laboratory-Microscope-194931-w-2-Axis-Stage-O31-/320825278377

Here's another one that went up for auction in 2008 but didn't sell:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5528102

Here's another one that supposedly has links to Thomas Edison's chief scientist, Charles Clark, but this one is a little bit older than your microscope and (supposedly) has historical significance:

http://www.scitechantiques.com/cornell/206HTML/index.htm

Hi Jackae,

Do you currently have this ice box up for auction on Ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Ice-box-Extremly-Rare-Unique-/330900370312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0b32f388

DRGM might mean Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster, which means the design or function of the ice box was officially registered in all the German states.  It would also make your ice box a German one.  However, I don't know for certain that what the DRGM stamping stand for, it could just be the initials of the manufacturer.

In any case, I would estimate the value of your antique ice box in the $500-1200 dollar range.

You have a reproduction of a rare Hutchinson Coke bottle with Coca-Cola in script.  The layout of the lettering is higher on the reproduction than the original and the lettering is also larger. 

http://www.antiquebottles.com/coke/fame.html

Your reproduction coca cola bottle is worth between $1-20 dollars:

Hi Rose,

Your 1958 Zenith portable record player is worth around $25-50 dollars, but it might be hard to find a buyer.  Record players from this era are fairly common and there isn't a huge market for them.

Always be careful plugging in vintage electronics, they didn't have the same UL (safety) codes back then and certain electrical components only last so long (capacitors).  Also, the insulation around wiring becomes dry rotted with age and doesn't provide the same level of insulation it once did.

Hi Tomika,

Your Old FEUERHAND No. 270 German Kerosene Lantern realisticly is worth between $30 and $75. depending on condition. I have seen many for sale at auction asking up to $125. Please see below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Nier-Feuerhand-Firehand-Nr-270-Germany-Kerosene-Oil-Lamp-Lantern-/120936321965 asking $75

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97831421/rare-wwii-lantern-feuerhand-nr-270 asking $125.00

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Rare-WWII-Lantern-Feuerhand-Nr-270-Germany-Circa-1940/74978401 asking $120

One sold in 2008 for $60, another in 2008 for $35 and in 2011 old sold for $20.50.

Thanks,

Hi,

Your Empire Butler Desk based on the condition you described is between $100-$500.

One in need of restoration sold for $425 in 2005, another sold for $89.88 in 2011.

One in excellent condition can bring over $3000

Below are a couple that are for sale now.

http://for-sale.yowcow.com/listing/21289380/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1800s-SOUTHERN-American-Mahogany-Classic-BUTLERS-DESK-Reduced-/250943963980?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item3a6d6d034c

Thanks,

Antique Nippon porcelain is very collectible but there are many fakes out there.  Here's a great page explaining how to help identify modern Nippon porcelain:

http://reviews.ebay.com/HOW-TO-TELL-FAKE-NIPPON-PORCELAIN-FROM-AUTHENTIC-NIPPON?ugid=10000000001250317

The modern Nippon producers have been making fakes since the 1970s, so even modern Nippon porcelain can be 30-40 years old.  You seem to have the \\\"Maple Leaf Nippon" mark which dates back to 1891 and was usually found in green, blue or magenta.  The original antique markers marked was normally around 1/4" high.  Known fake Maple leaf backstamps are roughly 1/2" high.  

As far as value, Nippon porcelain values are based on rarity and the quality of the piece.  I would say your Nippon porcelain plates are worth around $5-10 dollars a piece.

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-730533/6-nippon-dessert-plates-swan-flowers-gold-moriage-enamled-jewels-7.html

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-806278/nippon-hand-painted-plate-two.html

Your hoop skirt frame (crinoline) appears to be from the Victorian era and is worth between $350-450 dollars. 

Here are few similar hoop skirts currently for sale:

http://www.victorianelegance.com/lingerie.html
Victorian Antique Crinoline that sold for $310 dollars

Hi Marge,

Your southwest girl wearing a sombrero made in Occupied Japan figurine is worth between $10-20 dollars.

I've never seen that exact figurine, but similar figurines that were made in Occupied Japan typically sell in that price range.

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-677853/girl-with-bunny-figurine-made-in-occupied-japan-375-1940s.html

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-114221/occupied-japan-man-with-sombrero-figurine.html

Wow, your Tobacco tin is in great shape!  The book value on this collectible is $200 dollars and considering the condition of yours, I would say it's value is in the $150-225 range.

Here's another one in similar condition currently for sale in Canada for $150 Canadian dollars:

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-acheter-et-vendre-art-objets-a-collectionner-Antique-Tucketts-Abbey-Pocket-Tobacco-Tin-W0QQAdIdZ467239930

Hi,

From 1834 till 1907, The print shop \\\"Currier & Ives\\\" produced in excess of 1 million lithographs which included more than 7500 different titles. 75% of what you will see now are reproductions which are still being produced today. I have included a few links for you to verify if what you have is a reproduction or an original.

http://www.currierprints.com/Reproductions.htm

http://www.currierandives.com/identify.htm

http://www.philaprintshop.com/currorg.html#prints

Below is an appraisal from the Antiques Roadshow. Keep in mind this person had 4 originals.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/201006A06.html

A print of The Star of Love can be bought for as low as $59. A original can be worth up to $5000. The most valuable are winter scenes, followed closely by railroad prints.

I hope this helps,

Thanks,

Hi Anita,

Duncan Phyfe Leather Top Coffee Table comes in different styles and can range from $90 to $240.

One that was not a drop leaf sold in 2007 for $133 and today would be worth around $150.

Please submit a picture if you would like more information.

Thanks,

Hi Ed,

Your pedal car could be from as late as 1927.  Here's an advertisement showing your \\\"mack\\\" pedal car for sale by Butler Brothers in 1927:

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/images/butler-brothers-ad-1927-001.jpg

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/images/butler-brothers-ad-1927-002.jpg

I love the original price tag of $21 dollars.  Considering the average wage in 1927 was 50 cents a day, I think its safe to say this pedal car originally belonged to a wealthy family!

Your 1927 American National \\\"Mack\\\" pedal car is worth around $1200-1500 dollars.  Here's one currently for sale in that price range:

1920s Steelcraft Dump Truck Pedal Car for sale $1200 plus shipping

Hi Harry,

You have a very unique piece and to the right buyer, I think you good easily get between $100-200 dollars for it.  It would look great hanging on the wall of any serious trolley collector.  However, I have seen similar pieces selling for a lot less, for example, here's a trolley cast iron plate that sold for $32.88 last year:

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-1352127/Rare-Antique-Cast-Iron-Trolley-Car-Plate-Sign-Winona-MN-Late-1800s.html

Thanks for sharing.  Your antique trolley car sign is a piece of history and would be a valued addition to any trolley or even a train collector.

Hi Terry,

Your 1920s era hand crank phonograph console is worth around $300-400 dollars.   Here are a couple of similar phonographs currently for sale:

http://www.fontecchio.net/products.php?product=BRUNSWICK-phonograph-1920%27s-console-Victorian-antique

http://krrb.com/posts/10248-vintage-1920s-solid-wood-phonograph-console-table

Hi Etrag,

In1864 the Garland Line began in a small Foundry in Detroit, which grew to become the Michigan Stove company in 1873, and produced over 200 varieties of stoves under the name Garland. In 2008 Garland became part of Manitowoc Foodservice and are still manufacturing various Garland equipment today. Below is a link to the Garland history.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5367008_history-garland-stoves.html

Your Garland stove is worth between $375 and $500 depending on the condition for a Gas stove. The wood stoves sell for less. In 2010 a gas stove sold for $475 in an online auction another in 2011 sold for $380. In 2007 a wood burning stove sold for $10 but it was not in good condition.

Thanks,