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Value of Vase Set?

Hello, would you help me please? I have a set of vases purchased from China during WWII, so don’t know exact age of the porcelain vase. The movers broke one of the vases. I don’t know what to claim on the broken vase. Each of the vases are 9 ½ inches tall. I need a realistic ball park number to put down. Thank you.

Antiques, Art & Valuables Featuring Fred Burke

Watch the Bob Langer interview with Fred Burke, who had done work in the White House under six U.S. Presidents: Sex Lies and Videotapes". Which of the president's played around, with the 'assistance' of the Secret Service.

In Honor Of Our Veterans

BallenIsles has come to pay tribute to those BallenIsles residents who are Veterans of World War II. Channel 63 has filmed a tribute featuring nineteen World War II Veterans, residents of BallenIsles, with comments depicting snapshots of events they encountered during World War II. To paraphrase Tom Brokow from his book, The Greatest Generation, they tell a story of a generation of American heroes united by both common purpose and values, for love of family, and of Country, displaying duty, honor and courage.

Our nation owes to all of them, as well as to their families, and to those Veterans of which the wars that followed, a deep gratitude for the often very difficult, unselfish nature of a war weary nation, bounded by a common purpose of love of family, of God, and of Country.

Here is a film I did on the gallant efforts of our veterans, whose sacrifice and service will be honored and remembered.

Wheels at the Norton Museum of Art

Please enjoy the latest installment of my BallenIsles TV show - this week I take you to the Norton Museum of Art to talk about Matchbox cars - a great collectible:

RD Langer Screen Test

Here is my screen test. I hope you enjoy it:

http://warholscreentest.com/v/norton/Robert_s_Screen_Test-63534717184465

My BallenIsles TV Show on Looted Art

Below is the link to the BallenIsles Channel 63 - Looted Art Trilogy. This is an episode in a show I produce and host on BallenIsles TV. Enjoy!

Click here to see my show.

What can you tell me about these Bone and Ivory Pieces?

Question: Hello, can you describe anything about the date and worth of the first piece, which is bone with (I believe), a copper base and carved on both sides. For the second, a Chinese family name seal, could you tell me a possible date, worth, and translation of the Chinese characters? Neither have signatures. Thank you! Kyera

RD Langer answers: Kyera, the first piece, whether it is bone or ivory, must be examined for an accurate appraisal. The stones on the lower portion of the piece may be authentic or fake turquoise, or coral. I cannot give an evaluation unless I examine it.

The second piece is modern day chinese soapstone, made to look old. It is worth about $50.