Green and Silver Treasures

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Nestled in the towering pines of a lush forest, Karen Lemmonnier's home is covered with the color green both outside and in, from bottles to bulls to baking utensils. Collector Inspector Harry Rinker visits her home to see her collection. Here's a peak at Lemmonnier's treasures.

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Figure B

This combination juicer/measuring cup (figure A) could be purchased individually or as a set. As the juice was squeezed, you would get a cup measurement. One way to date green glass is to look if the glass is clear or muddy. Green glass was clear until the 1950s. At that time, the formula change and the color became more muddy. The measuring cup by itself is valued at around $20, and the juicer at $25, but the value increases when you have a set. Rinker puts a $60 value on this set.

This green bottle (figure B) was made to keep water cold inside the newly invented refrigerator. Manufactured by American companies such as Atlas, they went to a little bit more trouble than just a basic bottle. They typically put a design detail on the bottle as well. This one reads "Water" with icicles hanging from it.

Figure C

Figure D

Here's a green celluloid vanity set (figure C), complete with hair receiver. Celluloid collectors should be aware that celluloid is very sensitive to heat, which will cause it to crack then burn. This set is in good condition, however and is valued at $65 to $85.

Check out this silver child's cup, bowl (figure D) and utensil set that sports a Tiffany maker's mark. It needs to be polished, but every time silver is polished, a little bit of the metal is wiped away. This set should be polished one more time, then washed once a month in soapy water, and towel-dried. It can also be maintained by wiping it with a jeweler's cloth. When polished, this set could fetch from $275 to $325.

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