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Q: Against my better judgment, I sold a carnival-glass-footed fruit bowl in the Peacock at the Fountain pattern in amethyst purple to a dealer at an antique mall in Phoenix. After I sold it for $250, I revisited the mall and saw it priced for $1,200. I think I got shortchanged.

-- Susan, Sun City West, Ariz.

A: Before selling your bowl to a dealer, perhaps you should have consulted a good reference book or hired the services of a certified appraiser.

I found your bowl in the "Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide," edited by Ellen T. Schroy (Krause, $19.99). Your bowl was manufactured by the Northwood Glass Company and is listed in the $600 to $900 price range. Let this be a learning experience. Before you buy or sell an antique or collectible, do your homework and be a well-informed consumer.

Q: I received a Bulova Accutron wristwatch when I graduated from high school in 1975. How much could I get if I decide to sell it?

-- Steve, Pueblo West, Colo.

A: It depends on the model. If it is model 218, in stainless steel, $125 to $225. On the other hand, the anniversary edition in a gold-plate case with stainless back, designed in the shape of the Accutron tuning fork, is worth as much as $600.

Q: I have a Saturday Evening Post cover that depicts a doctor listening to the heart of a little girl's doll. It has been framed and is in excellent condition.

-- Marjorie, Newark, N.Y.

A: The picture you describe is probably a Norman Rockwell cover. Most of his Saturday Evening Post covers from the 1940s and '50s sell in the $10 to $25 range.

Q: I have an old U.S. Army knife that is stamped 1918. What do you think it is worth?

-- Bill, Wolcott, N.Y.

A: I suggest you contact The Antique Armory, 2509 Cherokee St., St. Louis, MO 63118; (314) 773-8083. The shop specializes in antique weapons, knifes, razors, military and other related items.

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.