Author: Donna Welch

Donna Welch has spent more than 30 years in the antiques and collectibles field, appraising and instructing, and recently closed the physical location of From Out Of The Woods Antique Center (fromoutofthewoodsantiques.com) but is still doing some buying and selling. She is a member of The New Hampshire Antiques Dealer Association. If you have questions about an antique or collectible send a clear photo and information to Donna at [email protected], or call her at 391-6550 or 624-8668.

Treasure Hunt 23/01/05

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/12/29

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/12/122

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/12/15

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/12/08

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/12/01

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/11/24

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”

Treasure Hunt 22/11/17

Hi there, Donna.

My name is Jessica, and I happened to catch your section in the Hippo.

My father-in-law, who is in his mid 70s, gave me some of these treasures. From what I understand, some belonged to his mother, grandmother, along with his great-grandmother.

Some of the cases alone Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/11/17”

Treasure Hunt 22/11/10

Dear Donna,

Does McCoy pottery still have a collectors’ market? I have this yellow marked McCoy bowl. Just wondering if you could provide any information.

Thanks, Donna.

Bea

Dear Bea,

To answer your question, I say yes, McCoy pottery is still very collectible, depending on the piece, pattern, colors, style Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/11/10”

Treasure Hunt 22/11/03

Dear Donna,

Time to pass this carved Scottie dog bracelet to my daughter. Can you give me any information to pass with it?

Thanks, Donna

Rita

Dear Rita,

My first reaction is I’ve had one before and when it broke I was so sad! I had never seen another one Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/11/03”