Expensive John: This platter in the photograph was acquired by my more mature sister about 20 yrs in the past. She has given that handed away and now I have it.

She by no means said the place she acquired the platter, but she experienced a large amount of decorative parts in her house. She was often heading to estate gross sales, so she probably acquired it whilst at one particular of all those income.

The platter is 12 1/2 inches in diameter. I would appreciate any info you can offer on its history and what it could be truly worth. — L.W., net

Pricey L.W.: The photograph is good. You have a stunning artwork pottery wall charger. The handpainted flower blossoms and background shades in cobalt blue and deep yellow with earth tone brown blossoms give a amazing attractive look with authentic pizzazz.

I imagine your charger was built in Holland. You did not mention if there is any details or makers mark on the backside. A maker’s mark will have a large impact on possible dollar price.

It is such a beautiful piece it will likely be marked on the back. If there is a mark, choose a very good very clear photograph and then I will end the story. Even if there is no mark it would sell in the $150 to $300 vary.

Pricey John: I not too long ago inherited a box clock, at minimum that is what my father called it. He was a little bit of a collector. It is in an oak case. On the dial it states “Junghans” and there are three holes.

He bundled the subsequent facts on a piece of paper he set inside. It is a Junghans 8-day chime, manufactured by Gebauder Junghans A/G, Schramberg/ Wurttemberg, Germany.

It applied to keep time, but I do not wind it. I do not like and do not want to preserve it. Can you give me an idea of its benefit? — H.C., Online

Expensive H.C.: The Junghans Clock Corporation title is extensively regarded in the normal antiques sector and primarily by clock and observe collectors. The firm was formed in Germany in 1861 and by 1903 utilized in excess of 3,000 personnel and carries on…