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Q. My mother passed away, and my sister and I have been going through 1932. Steuben was sold to Schottenstein Stores Corp. in 2008, and
her many antiques that she left us. We’d like to sell a Steuben reeded green Corning Incorporated bought back the brand in 2011. The Corning
iridescent vase we think was made during the Carder era. How can we deter- Museum of Glass now oversees production and sales of Steuben. Carder
mine its value? developed iridescent Aurene glass in 1904. It was made in gold or blue at
first, but from about 1905 to 1910, green Aurene was made. All Steuben
A. Steuben Glass Works was founded in 1903 by Frederick Carder, an
English designer, and Thomas Hawkes. Steuben became part of Corning iridescent glass is expensive today. An 8-inch vase could sell for more
Glass Works in 1918, and Carder became design director of Corning in than $1,000.

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States.
Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Advertising, trade sign, Antiques, wood, painted, Bottle, McKeever’s Army Bitters, red amber, raised Doll, Madame Alexander, Ballerina, Margaret face,
white ground, red letters with pointed detail, two- cannonballs and Civil War drum on shoulder, 10 3/8 coiled blond braids, pink tulle tutu, flower trim, wrist
sided, 6 x 24 inches, $120. inches, $3,570. tag, 1946, 14 inches, $600.
Cane, wood, walking stick, L-shaped handle, carved Toy, dollhouse, cottage, wood, painted, window box Mt. Washington, sugar shaker, cut glass, strawberry
hound’s head grip, c.1890, 33 inches, $260. with flowers, roof lifts off to expose rooms, diamond, star, fan, ray cut base, silver cap, egg shape,
Schoenhut, c.1920, 10 x 13 inches, $1,140. 4 1/4 inches, $780.
Jewelry, earrings, oval rutilated quartz drop, sterling
silver stem and stud, Georg Jensen, 2 3/8 inches, Bottle, ink, teakettle shape, 8-sided, cobalt blue glass, Cut glass nappy, trellis pattern, scalloped and notched
$300. domed top, cylindrical spout, brass ring and cap, edge, Egginton, c.1890, 6 inches, $575.
1875-1890, 2 3/8 inches, $1,670.
Paperweight, Cartier, Panthere, sterling silver panther Popeye, sand pail, lithographed tin, Popeye with kids
sitting on blue crystal ball, marked Cartier 925 Spain, Rug, braided, large coiled center circle, surrounded by at beach, smiling sun, red shovel, J. Chein, 1932,
2 1/4 x 1 1/8 inches, $400. 14 smaller circles, cloth, multicolored patterns, 103 6 x 6 inches, $1,680.
inches, $3,190.

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American Pickers Filming Lelands Founder Josh Evans

Episodes in NC in March Passes Away

EVERYWHERE, U.S.A. – When the American Pickers get on MATAWAN, NJ – Joshua
the road, they like to set up contacts with collectors looking to Leland Evans, the chairman
downsize or sell of part of a large collection in the area of the country and founder of Lelands—
they are visiting. Whether it’s California or New Jersey, Mike and one of the hobby’s longest-
Frank are always on the hunt for the unusual and the interesting – running and most prolific
collectors and collections. auction houses—passed
The TV show American Pickers will be filming in North Carolina in away on December 27,
March, and they're looking for people with large antique collections to 2020. He was 59 and had been dealing with health issues for several years.
be on the show. Known for his wide-ranging knowledge, his sense of humor, and
American Pickers airs on the History Channel featuring Mike Wolfe passion for collectibles, Evans was well-respected in the hobby and a
and Frank Fritz. Wolfe and Fritz travel around the country, searching mentor to many younger dealers and collectors. His company received
through people's collections and buying antiques. numerous high-profile consignments and held well-publicized events
“As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank many years before sports collectible catalog auctions became mainstream.
are on a mission to Evans’ love for buying and selling collectibles and antiques was
recycle and rescue learned at a young age. He grew up as the son of east coast antique
forgotten relics ...” dealers Stuart and Maxine Evans, setting up at his first show in 1969 at
according to a the age of eight. Eventually, he branched out on his own to buy, sell
news release. and trade sports memorabilia and founded Lelands in 1985. According
“The pair hopes to the lelands.com website, “When he founded Lelands after graduating
to give historically from college in the mid-1980s, Josh did not know that trading cards
significant objects and sports collectibles would someday develop into a multi-billion
a new lease on life dollar industry. But he did know there were countless fans who shared
while learning a his passion and that a market-
thing or two about place to buy and sell the stuff
America’s past would afford him the opportuni-
along the way.” ty to make a living while enjoy-
The show is ing his daily work.”
looking for inter- Evans was a fixture behind
esting people with the company booth at most of
unique collections that have stories behind them. Wolfe and Fritz are the hobby’s largest sports card
only interested in private collections and not stores, malls, flea markets, shows for the last 35 years,
museums, auctions, businesses, or anything open to the public. including the National Sports
Anyone interested can contact 1-855-OLD-RUST (653-7878), or Collectors Convention. Evans
email AmericanPickers@cineflix.com. Those interested should include was also an avid collector of non-
their name, phone number, location, and description of the collection sports cards and unopened boxes.
with photos.
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