Will this old TV set turn me on to some cash?

Q: We have an old Admiral TV that is probably from the 1950s. Do you think it is worth anything as a collectible, and if so, where can we sell it? — G.G.B., via e-mail

A: One of the better references is The Antique Trader Radio and Television Price Guide, edited by Kyle Husfloen (Krause Publications, $19.99). Although you didn’t list the model of your set, most of the Admiral television sets from the 1950s listed in the guide are valued in the $50-$150 range. Some of the ones from the 1940s are slightly higher. For example, the Admiral Model 17111 Bakelite tabletop with Chinese grille with 7-inch screen manufactured in 1948 is $300.

Selling television sets is often difficult. Unless it is an extremely early model or one that features an unusual design such as the futuristic Philco Predicta, there simply isn’t much interest.

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Q: We have a coffee mug from “The Parkmoor” and understand it is a premium from a Saint Louis business, but not much else. Can you provide any additional information? — Dave, Mission, Texas

A: Not really all that much, except the Parkmoor opened in Saint Louis in about 1930 and was reputed to be one of the first drive-in restaurants in the country. Old-timers tell me the menu was fairly basic, mostly burgers and sandwiches, but all remember the exceptional service. Its last location was at 6737 Clayton Road in the city.

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Q: I have 121 Avon bottles of cologne and aftershave, plus an assortment of candles, steins and vases. All are in their original boxes with contents intact. Where can I sell this collection? — Carol, Crossville, Tenn.

A: Connie Clark is president of the National Association of Avon Collectors and might be able to help you. Write to her at P.O. Box 7006, Kansas City, MO 64113.

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Q: I have a WWI officer’s foreign sword. — Joyce, Berlin, Pa.

A: Thomas Winter is an appraiser/collector of swords. His address is 817 North Patton Ave., Springfield, IL 62702.