Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly

Q. My grandmother purchased this clock in 1910 in Chicago. I was born in 1925, lived with my grand- parents and learned to tell time by counting the chimes. My grandfather would wind the clock every night after dinner. What would the value be today? — Carl, Elm Grove A. A banjo clock is simi- lar in shape to a banjo musi- cal instrument. The sloping sides, tapered neck, round face and rectangular base offer pleasing lines. Extremely American in design, the original one was patented by Simon Willard, Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass., in 1802. He called it an "Improved Timepiece." It is most com- mon to have one company build clocks and another sell them. Much later this style become known as a banjo clock. Regulator wall clocks generally refer to store and office use; all other clocks could be set by them with accurate stan- dard time. They were made in large numbers and became popular with rail- way companies, used as sta- tion timekeepers. By 1910, many banjo models came with exchangeable scene cards like George Washing- ton's Mt. Vernon plantation shown here. The brass eagle finial tops off the patriotic theme. This case length is 42 inches and the face is 9 inches in diameter. In 1910 the selling price of this clock would have been under $15. Your one-owner clock appears to be all original with a value of $375. Q. We have all this stuff that belonged to my mother- in-law. Can you tell us about these odd-shaped vases? — Doug, New Berlin A. This magnolia flower pattern was brought to the market in late 1943. Roseville Pottery from Zanesville, Ohio, intro- duced this cornucopia décor in time for Thanks- giving and sold them through florists and variety stores. Three color choices were blue/brown, green/yellow but the fall colors of orange/brown made a instant hit. The large magnolia blooms on gnarled, black branches reveal one reason why Zanesville had the nick- name of "Clay City." The abundance of raw material with natural gas deposits and rich clay lent for a qual- ity product. Most Roseville pieces are marked but there are an abundance of copy- cats and reproductions. To learn more in depth about authentic marks, check out the online "The Roseville Exchange." Roseville Pot- tery Co. manufactured from 1892-1954, then cheap imports begin to replace American wares. The mark- ings on this pair say, "Roseville u.s.a. 184-6'." The 184 is the design number; height is 6 inches. If in per- fect condition, $150 for the pair. Have an item for appraisal? Tell us about it and it could be selected for a future column. Mail entries to Waukesha Antique Shop, 1427 E. Racine Ave., Unit E- 2, Waukesha, WI 53186. Send sharp, well-lit photos of front, back and underside of your item, and measure- ments are important. List any known history or even hearsay, length of owner- ship and all markings, even partial ones. Include your name, address and phone number. No photos can be returned and no purchase of antiques will occur. (Barbara Eash is a mem- ber of the Certified Apprais- ers Guild of America, spe- cializing in appraisals of antiques and collectibles and has extensive experience writing and speaking about antiques.) Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove • Page 3A DECEMBER 2014 Brookfield & Elm Grove T H I S M O N T H January 10th & 11th, 2015 10:00am-4:30pm Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee Watch for the Wonderful World of Weddings special section to be inserted into the Brookfield & Elm Grove This Month by Monday, January 5, 2015. This section is also available online at gmtoday.com. Plan the Wedding Everyone Remembers! 47th Annual Wisconsin's Oldest, Largest and Most Prestigious Event! 124 N. 76th Street (one block south of Blue's Egg) 414.302.0629 • www.EveMke.com Metro Milwaukee's Premier Nail Boutique ( f o r m e r l y Po l i s h e d , A N a i l B o u t i q u e o f E l m G r o v e ) same owners • same talented designers • same quality products • same high standards NEW NAME • NEW LOCATION DEFINING A NEW LEVEL OF PREMIUM NAIL CARE Give the gift that will make your loved one smile this holiday season, Eve + Co gift cards are available in any denomination. Banjo clock, vases keep value as heirlooms BARBARA EASH Antiques Appraised

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