Author: Donna Welch

Dear Donna,

Picked this up a few months ago. I thought it was interesting. It looks all handmade and has weight to it. It’s 4 inches by 6 inches. I think it could be an old chalkboard eraser. The bottom has about 1/4 inch of felt. Interesting, as I said. Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/01/26”

Dear Donna,

Every year I put out my small old 4”x4” Christmas box. This year I’m wondering if this is priceless just to me. Let me know!

Thank you, Donna.

Tanya

Dear Tanya,

I enjoy that your old Christmas candle box is priceless to you.

I’m going to say it’s Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/01/19”

Dear Donna,

We recently moved into a new old home. The previous owners left this stove and we have no need for it. They told us it was functional, but we’re not sure of that for ourselves. So we’re looking for an estimate of value to sell it. Thought you Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/01/12”

Hello Donna,

Came across this 3” x 2½” trinket. Looks like it could have been used for a clock. There are no company names on it so it’s hard to tell. Any thoughts?

Pat

Bedford

Dear Pat,

You are right! It was a clock case at one time. Now, with Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/01/05”

Dear Donna,

I have a pair of old snowshoes that I would like to sell. Can you give me a price range and point me in a direction? Thank you, Donna.

David

Dear David,

Your vintage 1930s snowshoes look to be in good shape.

Antique snowshoes are a very popular Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/12/29”

Dear Donna,

We have accumulated inherited Christmas balls and other decorations from family. It’s time now for a new look, so we’re looking to see if there is a market for these. Thanks, Donna, for your feedback.

Colleen

Dear Colleen,

Old Christmas-related items are very collectible, from 100 years old Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/12/122”

Dear Donna,

I have a few old gloves from when my dad was a kid. Can you advise me how to research them for any value?

Thanks

Dan

Dear Dan,

Although sports items are not something I have dealt with much. I can tell you that one old glove can Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/12/15”

We have inherited this fish. It belonged to my uncle, who had many stuffed fish. Are there local collectors for such items?

My husband and I thought we might like them in our home. They are not working for us.

Thank you for any information you can share with us. Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/12/08”

Dear Donna,

I Enjoy reading your articles in The Hippo. Can you give me some advice?

I just started collecting old bottles. I’m wondering how to get rid of the white cloudiness inside and outside.

Hope you can help.

Thanks.

Eric

Dear Eric,

Thank you for reading The Hippo and Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/12/01”

Hello, Donna,

Can you help me by telling me what this is? My wife says a wax stamp for envelopes. It’s 2 1/2 inches long and has a design only on one end.

Thanks for any information.

Eric

Dear Eric,

Thanks for the photos and question.

What I believe you Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/11/24”