May 17, 2002 By Charles Mather 3 min read

Q. Can you place a value on my Winnie the Pooh doll? – Jason, Tyrone, Pa. A. In 1966, Walt Disney released the first animated featurette based on A.A. Milne’s children’s classic Winnie-the-Pooh. Running under half an hour, the film version of this enchanting adventure of a small boy, Christopher Robin, and his favorite toy bear, Pooh, has been seen by millions of new fans in theaters and television. The English novelist A.A. Milne portrayed the characters as living and playing in delightful woodland much like the area surrounding his country house in Sussex. Close to 15 million copies of the book have been sold. An array of Pooh items are around to collect, and your Knickerbocker doll in a blue shirt dates from 1963 and is worth $125.

Q. Can you discuss Vaseline glass? – Gigi, Pawtucket, R.I.

A. The distinctive color of this late Victorian glass has resulted in its being referred to as Vaseline glass. The glass has a slightly oily look and the light yellow color with a tint of blue closely resembled the color of petroleum jelly. All pieces of this 19th century glass, also known as canary glass, are collectible. Vaseline was combined with clear glass on some pieces and was produced in both clear and opaque yellow in a number of attractive patterns. Valuable is the name for Vaseline, as this particular glass has a legion of admirers. Value guide: vase, reeded body, ruffled top, 11 inches tall, $175.

Q. What are considered “hot items” on the Internet? – Kay, Brommali, Pa.

A. The following items brought the most inquiries on the internet: Avon products, cookie jars, dolls, Roseville Pottery, porcelains, furniture, McCoy pottery, Noritake porcelain, lamps, carnival glass, books, fancy plates, clocks, Nippon porcelain, Limoge items, Hull Pottery, Depression Glass, Hummel figures, teapots, small fancy tables. Some prices realized are: Shawnee cottage cookie jar, $455; dining room set, 10 pieces, oak, lion d’cor, $14,150; slot machine, Caille, 1928, $1,995; Rookwood Pottery vase, butterfly d’cor, $305; Fiesta, oval platter, red, $50.

Q. Is my gilt clock with a bronze figure rare? – Kelly, Topeka, Kan.

A. Your fine mantel clock dates from 1825 and is considered one of the finest ever made. The clock is signed on the dial, “Raviro A – Paris” and the movement is stamped “T202/5.” The bezel on the piece shows a snake biting its tail, which symbolizes the eternity of Rome. The bronze figure of Romulus holding a scroll in one hand and a plow in the other graces this work of art. The figure was cast by Antoine-Andre Raviro, one of the best Parisian bronze makers. A relief plaque at the base of the clock shows Romulus and Remus being nursed by the she-wolf. The value today: $10,000.Current Prices

– Imari, Japanese plate, water buffalo, phoenix border, Arita, early $1,800.

– Doll, Peter Playpal, Ideal, vinyl, all original, 1960, $900.

Write to Charles Mather in care of the Herald-Standard at Crown Syndicate, Inc., P.O. Box 99126, Seattle, Wash. or call 206-285-1888.