Question:
What is the value of my parent’s set of dinnerware from 1940 and how should I go about selling it? The pattern is Orleans. I have 4 dinner plates; 8 salad or dessert plates; 4 cups and saucers; a tea pot; salt and pepper shakers; a pitcher 8.5" tall and a 14" serving platter. There are no chips or cracks in any of the pieces.

Answer: The following values for Orleans items assume excellent condition. Staining is a very common problem with Orleans and will reduce these values, as would chips or cracks.

Dinner plate: $15-20
Salad or Bread & Butter plate: $7.50-12
Cup & saucer: $15-20
14" chop plate: $40-50
Salt & pepper: $15-20
Pitcher: $40-50
Teapot with cover: $50-60

For suggestions on selling Red Wing please see the FAQ link in the dark green area at the top of this page.

Larry