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A: Thomas Wilson was a metalsmith and jeweler who made bookmarks, keychains, letter openers and jewelry. According to Wilson Artworks, the first julep cup was made for a friend to be given at the Hardscuffle Steeplechase in 1978. After that, cups were made for corporate customers, colleges, schools, sporting associations, weddings and QVC TV. The cups are made of copper and plated with silver. Wilson developed a method of using machines for part of the process. Since Wilson's death in 2009, his wife has carried on the business. The company is still in business, making julep, tippler and jigger cups in both silver and copper. Value of your cups: less than $50 each. 
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Q: I have a small, round bowl with flowers on the inside and outside marked "Jlmenau" and "Made in German Democratic Republic." The date 1777 is in the banner. What can you tell me about it? 
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Tip: Never use an antique stove before it has been restored and inspected by a qualified stove dealer or repair service. A damaged stove may explode or burn and cause serious injury. Or it might give off deadly carbon monoxide fumes.
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Rocker, shaker, shawl, woven tape seat, mushroom caps, No. 7, 40 x 31 x 26 inches, $105.
Hermes scarf, silk, jacquard, horse, circles, multicolor, black, Michel-Duchene, 1987, 35 x 35 inches, $375.
Brass, tray, inlay, scrolls, central medallion, Maitland Smith, 31 inches, $410.
Garden bench, Greek Medallion, birds, branch arms, iron, 72 1/2 inches, 510.
Chinese export, tray, Lotus leaf, vines, scalloped, red, green, pink, 1740, 10 1/2 inches, $705.
Clock, cuckoo, Black Forest, birds, branches, corn cob, bone hands, 1895, 26 x 17 inches, $1,090.
Lantern, hanging, 6-light, copper, 6 panels, glass, 50 x 32 inches, $1,185.
Slot machine, Mills, QT firebird, gumball side vendor, blue, yellow highlights, 19 x 13 inches, $1,330.
Carousel horse, Prancer, black and white, red saddle, Philadelphia Toboggan Co., 1906, 42 x 50 inches, $2,055.
Jade, censer, nephrite, phoenix, interlocking rings, 1900s, 10 inches, $8,960.
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