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Trivia Test 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a sheet of printed stamps called? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories? 3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby bat called? 4. MUSIC: How many holes does the musical instrument called a recorder have? 5. LANGUAGE: What is a lazaretto? 6. ARCHITECTURE: What is adobe
made of? 7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Greek god of medicine? 8. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering the air brake? 9. BIRTHSTONES: What is February’s traditional birthstone? 10. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numeral CMXC? © 2014 King Features Syndicate Inc.
Valuing chenille bedspread ‘Collecting’ by Larry Cox KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Q: I have a chenille bedspread that has been in my family for at least 75 years. It has a log cabin design and is in fairly good condition. Is this a keeper? — Barbara, Tyler, Texas A: The first chenille bedspreads were made using thick cotton threads, identical to those found in candle wicks. Although the earliest examples of this type of embroidery date back to Colonial America, chenille didn’t really become popular until the Victorian era. Until the 1940s, almost all of the bedspreads were made in Georgia and by hand. Later, companies such as Cabin Craft began mechanically producing them in great numbers. Spreads made by such companies as Morgan Jones, Bates and Hofmann are especially desirable. The value of a chenille bedspread depends on several factors: Condition, the pattern and the colors used all are important. Prices can vary. Spotted recently in Phoenix were three exceptional chenille spreads: An elaborate peacock, $85; a patriotic World War II design with warplanes and military ships, $125; and a ranch scene with horses and cowpokes, $150. Q: I purchased a cast-iron bulldog several years ago at a flea market and recently discovered it actually is a doorstop. Is it worth
keeping? — Mike, Las Cruces, N.M. A: It depends. Since reproductions have flooded the marketplace, it is always a good idea to examine them with suspicion. Castiron doorstops seem to ebb and flow in popularity. During the 1980s, interest reached a fever pitch and prices soared. That fever has since broken to quite an extent. If your doorstop is authentic, it might be worth keeping. Typical prices include a Colonial woman with cat, $325; a bunny, $95; a basket of tulips, $150; and a covered wagon, $150. All of these prices reflect vintage examples, not reproductions. Reproductions often can be found in the $25 to $50 range. Be careful, since many of the fakes are aged to look old and real. Q: I have a rub-stained glass toothpick holder that was a souvenir of Chicago. I think it probably is from the Victorian era. I have been offered $75 for it. — Beth, Decatur, Ill. A: Take the money and run. According to several collectors I contacted, your toothpick holder is valued in the $25 to $45 range. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
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