Q: What is the value of a child's porcelain tea set given to me as a present 45 years ago. The pattern is Blue Willow and each piece is marked "Made in Occupied Japan." It is a service for four and consists of 17 pieces, including a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and platter.
A: Objects marked "Occupied Japan" were made after World War II from Sept. 2, 1945, to the end of the American occupation, April 28, 1952. The value of your Blue Willow tea set would probably be about $175.
Q: I have been given a set of Cambridge crystal stemware. My mother said the pattern is "Caprice." Does my stemware have any value?
A: Cambridge Glass Co. existed from 1901 to 1954 in Cambridge, Ohio. Cambridge Glass was accepted worldwide as glassware of exceptional quality. Each piece of your stemware would probably be worth about $25 to $30.
Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 490, Notre Dame, Ind. 46556. For a personal response, include picture(s), a detailed description, a stamped, self-addressed envelope and $5 per item (one item at a time).