By TINA SUTHERLAND and CHARLIE BAILEY

Dear What's It Worth?

This blown glass paperweight has a stem that pulls out. It's signed on the bottom "Kosta 48360 Lindstrand" and is about three inches high. What's it worth?

Answer:

Your beautiful apple can be used as a perfume bottle and was made by Vicke Lindstrand. He was an important designer for Kosta, the Swiss glass company. He worked there from 1950-1973. This signed piece should bring $150-$200.

Dear What's It Worth?

Dad kept this decantor even after he got rid of others. The label says "Rare Antique." Is it?

Answer:

We at Charlie Finds wish all "rare antiques" were labeled as such - it would make our job alot easier. But this was probably a series name and the decantor was kept for sentimental reasons, because even with George Washington there isn't a real high value, maybe $30. But he looks great!

Dear What's It Worth?

Grandma had several of these flowers, but we don't know what they are for. They are 3-1/2 inches across.

Answer:

While you'll see these sold as butter pats or nut cups in these P.C. times, these were, in fact, ashtrays. They matched Grandma's Franciscan "Desert Rose" dishes. They are worth $15 each. You can use them anyway you like!

Dear What's It Worth?

This pitcher is one of several we inherited from an uncle. Are they worth much?

Answer:

Barware is a really hot collecting area and these pitchers are fun to gather because they make such a great display. The values vary based on rarity of the liquor brand, the quality of the ceramics and the graphics. This one from "White Label" is pretty common, with a value of about $30, but other examples can get two or three times that.

Dear What's It Worth?

My mother always said this bracelet was made of Jet. Is it valuable?

Answer:

Jet is a kind of coal that was worked into jewelry and buttons. It was carved by hand, which makes lovely pieces like yours really sought after. This should bring at least $150. The strange fact for today is that you can use white bread to polish jet!