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Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Mesh purse, gold-tone, chain handle, 6½-by-6¼ inches, $65.

Tea leaf pitcher, morning glory, Portland shape, Elsmore & Forster, 9 inches, $70.

Kitchen grater, yellow pine, drawer, c. 1890, 5-by-13 inches, $80.

Dollhouse, Victorian, two stories, porch, railing, steps, balcony, carved accents, painted, c. 1900, 20-by-19 inches, $230.

Silver-plated candlestick, tapered standard, Sheffield, c. 1800, 10½ inches, $240.

Mechanical bank, “I Always Did ‘spise a Mule,” cast iron, J. & E. Stevens, c.1880, 10 inches, $280.

Daum Nancy vase, blue, green flowers, vines over frosted ground, squared cylinder, 6½ inches, $360.

Terra-cotta garden seat, elephant, trunk down, brown, multicolor blanket seat, 17 inches, pair, $365.

Sampler, verse, flowers, butterflies, 8-point stars, potted trees, stepped riser, silk on linen, 1815, 16-by-12 inches, $600.

Library steps, Regency, mahogany, leather, four treads, adjustable, 28-by-27 inches, $3,320.