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token presented by a lady to the man in her life. Completely unmarked, the heart likely dates to late l9|05 or early “9205 The last item is the old- est and perhaps most interesting of the three. It is a small mirror with Birmingham hallmarks of “909 This makes it a late Edwardian piece of ster- ling silver. It has five little .1, ._ Was» fiv‘yezr' Y’Nfiif‘i'TT-J3,\ ' ' mental pieces are of inter- , est to today's collectors and the items would likely sell for $250â€"$300 for the set. Dear Attic Treasures: I got these for my birthday and don't know exactly what they are for. maybe mints? I have four of them. Can you tell me about them? Thanks. F.N. Dear F.N. These ctystal dishes have a lovely little salt, but as often as not guests simply lifted a pinch from these open flat dishes as needed. Salters have long been a collecâ€" table item. These little dogs are good examples of a less common design and would sell for $20 each or $l00 for the set of four‘ Rob Reid is the owner of Reid's Antiques and Consignment on Stoufl‘ville's Main St. ~ Happy Valentine's-Day to everyone. I welcome inquiries about any obiects that you may have and look forward to seeing and perhaps writing about them. Please forward a . . AGAIN! 416-568â€"3222 6 - 'WHI'I'CHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH' â€" See us on ‘www.stoufivllleonflne.com' M7 Voted #1 Obedience School! Reader's Choice Award Winner ATTIC TREASURES. . . (Marthanmd SurrumdinaNm) Obedience Training»! MUDO AUTO SERVICE LTD. 14806 qudx‘ne Avg, Gonnley, Ontario Llfe’s Ruff 'WIogeofVandorf' photo and a description to me through Whitchurch Stouflville this Month or drop it off at Reid's Antiques, 6397 Main St. Stouh‘ville during regular business hours: Dear LT. You have some interesting bits of iew- ellery. The silver Heart and Crown is a broach with the hallmarks that tell me that it was made in Edinburgh in I956 and is sterling sil- ver. The Crown most likely represents honour and the heart would be for love. This was possibly even a Dear Attic Treasures: l have collected these over the last ten years or so and would like to know some- thing about them. ].T. by Rob Reid Another sentimental piece, this was likely a token presented by a lady to the man in her life. Completely unmarked, the heart likely dates to late l9l0$ or early l920$. The last item is the old- est and perhaps most interesting of the three. It is a small mirror with Birmingham hallmarks of I909. This makes it a later Edwardian piece of ster- ling silver. It has five little The second item is a heart-shaped piece of agate on a short chain and tâ€"bar. The chain and bar are not of the same metal as the ring in the stone and I believe that they were added at a later date. ‘I would suggest that it is intended to be a watch fob and should be attached to a gentleman's watch chain at the, point. where it tucks into a vest button hole. Valentine gift and is the newest of the pieces. Dear Attic Treasures: I got these for my birthday and don't know exactly what they are for. maybe mints? l have four of them. Can you tell me about them? Thanks. EN. Alternatively it may have been attached to a chain and incorporated into a decorative chate- laine. This piece too has strong sentimental over- tones. Due to the way the mirror appears to be assembled, there might be a love note tucked in behind. You might want to take a look sometime if it proves easy to loosen the bevel. All of these lovely senti- mental pieces are of inter- est to today’s collectors and the items would likely sell for $250â€"$300 for the set. cherub heads on the back with a small loop that would have been used to attach it to a chain or cord. Given its diminutive size, this piece was likely intended to fit into a lady's evening bag along with a handkerchief, calling card. a pencil for her dance card, and perhaps even some mad money. 5, EN. These crystal a lovely little Rob Reid 15 the owner of Reid's Antiques and Consignment on Stoufivifle's Main St. These tiny dishes are used for salt and would be placed along the table with one for every two gut-5518611112 fiefi‘indud- ed tiny spoons to serve the salt. but as often as not guests simply lifted a pinch from these open flat dishes as needed. Salters have long been a collecâ€" table item. These little dogs are good examples of a less common design and would sell for $20 each or $l00 for the set of four. Scottie dog eeply etched into the und" ide and are only five. inches wide and three inches long. They were made around the late 1926’s and have a strong modern influence that can be seen in the angular shape; cut comers and bevelled edges. Due to the subiect, I would susâ€" pect that these are likely Scottish or possibly English crystal. They are not marked, which is typi- cal of crystal manufactured prior to WWII. Each dog is slightly different from the others which confirms that these are hand cut and engraved. FEBRUARY 2003