Question: This is a photo of my Shirley Temple doll that I received in 1973. She is 16 inches tall, wearing a white with red polka-dot dress. Even though she is missing her shoes, she is in very good condition.
What can you tell me about my doll?
Answer: Ideal Toy Corp. in Hong Kong made your Shirley Temple doll in 1972. She is made of vinyl, has saran hair and is wearing her "Stand up and Cheer" dress that was inspired by the movie of the same name. Her missing shoes were red "Mary Jane" shoes. The box she was packaged in had the words on the front "Shirley Temple" along with photos of Shirley.
The value of your doll would probably be $100. Add another $50 if you have the box in excellent condition.
Question: This mark is on the bottom of a plant holder that I bought about 25 years ago at a garage sale. The planter is a creamy yellow leaping antelope and stands 9 inches high.
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Over the years, I have wondered about this piece. What can you tell me about it and if it is worth anything?
Answer: Maddux of California was founded in Los Angeles by William Maddux in 1938. They made decorative figures, garden ware, florist and giftware until they closed in 1976. The "59" is the date of manufacture and "143" is the model number. Collector interest in decorative pottery made in California in the mid-1900s is growing.
Your antelope planter would probably be worth $85 to $125.
Question: I'm interested in learning the value of my electric hula dancer lamp that has been in my family since the early 1940s. When the light is turned on, the figure dances the hula. The overall measurement is 22 inches high and the chartreuse shade is 18 inches in diameter.
So far, I haven't been able to find any information on my lamp and hope you can help.
Answer: Collectors continue to be turned on by hula girl lamps, there's just no swaying them. As a rule, the base and other metal parts are pot metal with a bronze or copper finish.
The value of your lamp would probably be $575 to $675.
Question: I recently moved to a retirement community and while sorting out things to dispose of, I found my Buddy L dump truck. It is a "Red Baby Express Truck" that was given to me in the 1920s and still is in excellent condition. The overall measurements are 24 inches long and 12 inches high. It has a drop tailgate that has a latch, an open cab, running boards and spoked wheels. I plan to give my Red Baby to my great-grandson and would appreciate any information you can provide.
Answer: "Red Baby Express Trucks" were made by Buddy L Toys in Moline, Ill., from 1923 to 1928. They were made expressly for International Harvester Co. and sold through IHC dealers.
Your Red Baby would probably be worth $2,000 to $3,000.
Question: Years ago, I inherited an electric lamp from my father-in-law. It has two leaded glass lily-shaped shades, a lily pad metal base and is marked "Handel."
Do you have an idea of its value?
Answer: Philip Handel founded his glass factory in 1885 in Meriden, Conn. They made art glass gas and electric lamps, some similar to those made by Tiffany.
The value of your lily lamp would probably be $2,000 to $2,500.
Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 490, Notre Dame, IN 46556. For a personal response, include picture(s), a detailed description, a stamped, self-addressed envelope and $15 per item (one item at a time).
