Century-old bronze statue lamp could fetch $12,600

By Brenda Reichel

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Collectors, mark your calendars The Hawaii Collectors' Expo takes place Friday and Feb. 21-22 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. It features art, antiques and collectibles. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 21 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 22; $3. Information: 486-4766. A collectible card show takes place at the Renaissance Ilikai Hotel Feb. 28-29, as part of the Hawaii XIX Sports Collectible Conference at the Ilikai Feb. 22-29. The card show is open to the public, but the conference is aimed at those in the trade; collectibles creator Todd McFarlane, known for his purchases of some of baseball's most famous home-run balls, from Barry Bonds to Mark McGwire, is keynote speaker.

A. It is a bronze and marble sculpture from artist Auguste Moreau (1844-1917). He exhibited in Paris from 1861 to 1910.

Your statue is a cherub that appears to be an early electrical standing lamp, or may have been converted at a later date. Auguste Moreau sculptures have sold at auction for $3,500 to $47,000. Yours is worth about $12,600.

Q. I have a set of Haviland china, the Apple Blossom pattern. It's about 60 years old. We received the set as a wedding gift in 1943. The set is eight complete place settings — plates, cups and saucers, bread and butter plates, salad plates and dessert dishes, along with several serving platters and vegetables dishes. I am 85 years old and would like to know what it is worth. My daughters entertain in the Hawaiian style, and elegant dining is not their "cup of tea." Can you help me?

A. Your Haviland china pattern was produced in the United States by Theodore Haviland China Co. (1892-present). The original company, Haviland of Limoges, France, is very well known for producing fine porcelain china. The Apple Blossom pattern is one of the top 500 china patterns in "Dinnerware of the 20th Century: The Top 500 Patterns" by Harry L. Rinker.

Based on the eight place settings with several additional serving pieces, the replacement value for insurance is around $2,000. If you were to liquidate the set, the value would be lower, because you'd have to find someone to purchase your pieces and verify the condition of the china for cracks, chips and crazed glaze.

Replacements Ltd. has a listing of your pattern available for sale. Contact them at Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox Road, Greensboro, NC 27420 or (800) 737-5223.

Q. I have a metal toy bank marked J. & E. Stevens, in the shape of a building. The paint is worn, and there is some rust. Can you tell me anything about this bank?

A. J. & E. Stevens made metal mechanical banks in the late 19th century. Most of the banks are valued between $100 and $350. The bank you have is the Panorama 1876. The coin slot is in the roof. This particular bank is cast iron and has a value of up to $6,500 in pristine condition. Based on your description, this bank has a value of about $2,500.