Q: My wife and I enjoy reading your column in The Gainesville Sun. We need to downsize, and we would like to know if there is a market for the antique bed and sewing machine in the attached pictures. If so, what value would you place on each item, and who would we contact to sell or consign these items? — D.D., Internet
A: Thank you for the kind words. The turned post ring and baluster bed with a ram's horn-style headboard in the photograph was made in America. The time of production was during the last quarter of the 19th century. Current market interest is very low. Potential dollar value is $100 to $200. The Singer sewing machine itself is not old enough to be of interest to serious collectors of sewing machines. Often the well-made cabinets are converted for other uses. The one you have with double front door entry and cabriole pad foot front legs would make a nice wine or liquor cabinet. Cnc Cutting Machine
Q: I have attached images of an old chandelier that was in the Victorian house my daughter purchased in Milwaukee. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the item and its possible value, if any. It is a gold-colored metal with a lot of intricate detail, and glass or crystal drops. A few are missing. I am hoping to get it rewired. Any feedback is appreciated. — V. McK., Internet
A: The chandelier is oldish but not made during the Victorian era circa 19th century. It is a quasi-Rococo Revival style that was popular during the mid-19th century. The overall quality is poor and of a commercial grade. If you were to sell it as is, potential dollar value would be $50 to $100.
Q: In Googling your name for contact info, I came across a letter that was published from a reader of yours inquiring about the value of the Anemone pattern of dinnerware by Arabia of Finland. I believe it may have been a recent letter published. I now cannot find it! I am familiar with the pattern and dishes. If this was a recently published letter and you have the writer's contact info, I would love to contact her or him about the dinnerware. I worked in a Scandinavian shop in the early 1970s that carried that pattern, and I became very fond of it. I was sorry I did not pick it out for my wedding back in the day! Many thanks if you can be of help. — A.M.M., Gainesville
A: I appreciate your inquiry about the dinnerware. However, we have always respected the privacy of the readers. You might consider placing an ad in the newspaper under “wanted to buy” or contact Replacements Ltd in Greensboro, North Carolina. The phone number is 1-800)-REPLACE. They handle Anemone pattern by Arabia.
Granite Flaming Slab Machine — John Sikorski, with more than 35 years of experience, is an Ocala-based antiques advisor, consultant and broker. Send your questions to Sikorski's Attic, c/o The Ocala Star-Banner, 2121 SW 19th Ave. Road, Ocala, FL 34471-7752, or email absantique@aol.com.