What's It Worth?

Out of the attic and into the spotlight

Sir David Murray

| March 29, 2010

Dear Ms Alexiadis, I would appreciate your opinion of the value of a painting by David Murray, RA, entitled a “Somerset Farm.” It measures 10 inches by 16 inches unframed, but it is enclosed in an ornate frame.  It appears to be oil on canvas.  His initials, R.M. and what appears to be the date [...]

Lobster Bowl

| March 23, 2010

Q.  Can you tell me anything about the person or company “Brad Keeler?” The name is stamped on the bottom of each of my lobster bowls. The big bowl is about 1.5” across (lobster to lobster) and the divided dish is about 12” across. A.  When collectors think “American Pottery” most of us immediately think [...]

Pool Table Light, China Cabinet and Chest

| March 17, 2010

Dear Readers, I thought I’d give some quicker answers to some of your inquiries this week. Q. I have a 40 inch Budweiser pool table light that my father bought directly from the Budweiser plant in Deland, Florida about 12 yrs or so ago and paid $550 then brand new. However I now possess this [...]

Newcomb Pottery College Bowl

| March 1, 2010

I was given this bowl a few years ago as a gift. It is a Newcomb Pottery College Bowl signed by the artist.  I believe it is from the 1920′s – 1930′s.  It is 7” in diameter and 3.75” high. Can you tell me about the bowl including its value? “A community is fortunate which has [...]

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