Exotic & Homey Collectibles
Collector Inspector : Episode CTI-110 -- More Projects »
Robert Csandle's house can make you feel both miles away and right at home all at the same time. He combines the mystery of the Far East with the comfort of family heirlooms in an astonishing assortment of objects. Collector Inspector Harry Rinker pays a visit for a look at these treasures.
Csandle inherited this gas stove from his brother. In an ordinary market, Rinker thinks it would bring $300 to $400, but in a big-city market, it could fetch from $750 to $1,000. It's accompanied by a decorative flue cover, which falls into that category of items that Rinker calls "pretty lady" collectibles. It's probably from the same era as the stove--circa 1910 to 1920. Rinker values it at $65 to $85.
Csandle purchased this European soup tureen from an antique store. The logo of the piece is dated 1897, which most likely refers to the date the company was founded rather than the date the pottery was created. Rinker thinks it's from the 1920s or '30s.
Here's a rice holder that Csandle's wife bought from a local antique shop. There's not much wear on the bottom, but dust on the piece is a bit greasy, which indicates that the piece has been around for a while. Rinker dates it to the 1950s or '60s.
Csandle picked up this photo of a woman and monkey in a New York antique shop. The clothing dates the piece to 1910s or '20s but there's a ZIP code on the back of the photo that is very telling in terms of dating. ZIP codes came into use in 1963, so this is most likely a modern photo of an older picture. It's a terrific decorator item.
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