Edgard Moren appraises eyeglasses that survived the Great Baltimore Fire, Don Farlow appraises a 1911 Singer Colt Contract Pistol, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a 1920s Hawaiian ukulele, Lex Reeves appraises a 1850s trompe l'oeil painting, Mark C. Grove appraises a nineteenth century painted basket, and Joe Huenke appraises a letter written by George Washington.
A 1930s pen collection; a book by Capt. William Bligh describing "Mutiny on the Bounty"; an antique doll; a Buddy L toy truck; a Japanese netsuke; and a journal and compass.
Joe Huenke appraises a former slave's freedom paper and a Civil War soldier's medals and effects, Lex Reeves appraises a Pierre-Jules Mêne statue, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a blue Louis Comfort Tiffany vase and a silver enamel cigarette case with an image of Leda, Dr. Charles Engman appraises a Patek Philippe pocket watch, Dick Fore appraises French miniature portraits, and an unnamed man shows off a British toy steam engine.
Joe Huenke appraises a former slave's freedom paper and a Civil War soldier's medals and effects, Lex Reeves appraises a Pierre-Jules Mêne statue, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a blue Louis Comfort Tiffany vase and a silver enamel cigarette case with an image of Leda, Dr. Charles Engman appraises a Patek Philippe pocket watch, Dick Fore appraises French miniature portraits, and an unnamed man shows off a British toy steam engine.
G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a Betsy Patterson music box, Lex Reeves appraises a Hiroshi Yoshida print and glass plate negatives of the Great Baltimore Fire, Don Farlow appraises an Ames staff and field dress sword, Michael Stanton appraises a 1950s space robot toy, Mark C. Grove appraises a fireman's parade cape, and an unnamed woman shows off a cast iron bank.
Michael Stanton appraises a 1902 American League poster, Joe Huenke appraises a nineteenth century photograph album and postcards of a glass house in Baltimore, an unnamed appraiser appraises a Japanese bowl, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises beadwork and a set of ivory poker chips, and Gary Borsky appraises a Swiss-made gold pocket watch.
Lex Reeves appraises a witching jug, Gary Borsky appraises a Cartier card case, Edgard Moreno appraises a Chinese statuette of Guanyin, an unnamed appraiser appraises American Flyer trains and a model ship, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a N. C. Wyeth lithograph of Mt. Vernon, and Mark C. Grove appraises a collection of carved wooden canes including a Confederate soldier's folk art walking stick.
Dick Fore appraises a portrait of Napoleon made of butterfly wings, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises two Harvard clocks, Dr. Charles Engman appraises a slave neck chain, Edgard Moreno appraises a lamp statuette, Judy Brill appraises an ivory inlay table, an unnamed appraiser appraises a platter rumored to have been served to the Marquis de Lafayette, and Mark C. Grove appraises an 1802 document box.
Edgard Moreno appraises resin and modern bone scrimshaw, appraises Henry Alken paintings, Lyman Speckhauer, Bill Shaeffer appraises a Doulton Burslem umbrella stand, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a Native American bracelet and doll, and Frank Shaia appraises a French Aubusson tapestry.
Lex Reeves appraises a Louis Dietrich portrait, Bill Shaeffer appraises Meissen porcelain, G. Armory LeCuyer appraises a 1930s display sled, host Rhea Feikin visits a clock restorer, Mark C. Grove appraises an opium pipe, Jerry Brill appraises an American renaissance revival table, and Dr. Charles Engman appraises a 1795 surveying instrument.
G. Armory LeCuyer appraises trade delegate medals and Taiwanese opera puppets, Don Farlow appraises a Japanese samurai sword, Lex Reeves appraises an Adolf Schreyer painting, Dick Fore appraises a serveware set, Edgard Moreno appraises a Gorham silver cup, and Colleen Walker appraises a 14-karat gold purse.
Season 1 highlights include eyeglasses from the Great Baltimore Fire; an 18th-century fireman's parade cape; a book by Capt. Bligh (of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame); the Napoleon Butterfly Wings painting; and a colonial-era witching jug.
The Season 2 premiere features Ward Brothers' carved decoys; a sparkling French emerald and diamond brooch; and a unique 19th-century hospital ledger. Also: the story of a carriage clock and the Titanic.
Items include a lithograph of a historic Chesapeake team ship; nautical coffee cups; local currency, including a legal bill issued by a 19th-century bank in Pikesville; a swagger stick carved by a Nazi POW; and a menu signed by FDR and Winston Churchill. Show more
Items include a 100-year-old painting of Harper's Ferry; an Inuit helmet and doll from 19th-century Alaska; and a rifle used on the "Lone Ranger" TV series. Also: a collector of beaded purses.
Ken Burns discusses a collection of 1920s-era Tommy guns. Also: a rare first-edition of Capt. John Smith's journal about his travels on the Chesapeake Bay in 1608; and the personal shaving kit of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Craftsmen knives; a bronze statuette; unusual postcards; letters signed by Thomas Edison. Also: a painting worth much more than what it was sold for at a flea market.
A previously unknown work by a famous painter; a special-edition map of Maryland; a personalized sword and canteen from the Civil War; a letter penned by Albert Einstein. Also: artifacts from the War of 1812 at Fort McHenry.
A Bowie knife from the California Gold Rush; a quilt from the 1860s; a collection of Japanese dolls; an English oil painting possibly worth tens of thousands of dollars.
A hand-gathered collection of memorabilia from Fort Howard; a Buddy L toy; a torn German painting possibly worth five figures. Also: a look at machines inside the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
Baltimore pottery from the 1880s; a powder horn scrimshaw; a 19th-century photograph album; an early campaign document signed by Abraham Lincoln. Also: a visit to Havre de Grace for a War of 1812 artifact day.
An antique English barometer in mint condition; a post-Civil War era rifle; a snowy landscape painting by an American artist. Also: a visit to Mt. Harmon, a historic mansion with rooms full of antiques.
A Civil War sword and photograph from the U.S 10th Calvary Regiment, or "Buffalo Soldiers"; a blue medicine bottle; a beaded Native American pipe bag.
A pair of engraved 19th-century pistols believed to be associated with Buffalo Bill Cody; an early 19th-century water-color painting. Also: a visit to a pinball machine museum.
A handkerchief from an 1894 Baltimore baseball club; a Navajo rug; an 1888 gold pocket watch; a painting of the Statue of Liberty. Also: a look at a yo-yo collection.
A look at some of the series' most notable artifacts.
The 3nd season kicks off with a classic regional treasure - a stunning heirloom Maryland Rose Wreath quilt. The feature visits a journalist with an historic teletype announcing the assassination of JFK. There's a named Pearl Harbor purple heart, an intimate letter to the collector's mother signed by Ossie Davis, a Belgium pastoral painting and a rare custom Gibson Firebird guitar.
Highlights include the series' first kid collectors hooked on treasures discovered by their new metal detector. A painting by English artist LS Lowry acquired for about 50 cents could bring tens of thousands. There's also Baltimore's Paul's Puppets from the early local TV series, a Native American cradle board, and a signed Peanuts cartoon, possibly worth six figures.
This program opens with an exquisite Russian cloisonne tea caddy; "picker checks" frm a Maryland farm; and a historic Chinese painting of a wise sage. John Davis takes us to the National Guard Armory and we return to explore a Springfield musket from 1795 as well as a previously unknown painting by a famous American artist.
This episode starts off with a bang - a Civil War Colt revolver worth tens of thousands. There's a very rare book of harrowing Civil War stories from Arkansas, and a Maryland arrest warrant from the 1700's. Rhea Feikin visits the swingin' Shoeseum, and we return to a signed photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong and garage sale jewelry - acquired for $20 or less - worth thousands.
Marvelously contrasting collectibles include a valuable French oil painting bought at the Salvation Army and a bottle of 19th Century Baltimore-brewed rye whiskey. There's a first edition of Edgar Allen Poe’s Mask of the Red Death and an exquisite Japanese writing box.
Rare collectibles include the last baseball Cal Ripkin signed at Camden yards as an Oriole and gold-thread spun Chinese Mandarin badges. We see beautiful gold-gilt Russian nesting dolls and explore a puzzling painting, possibly by a famous artist - possibly a fraud.
Amazing collections include: a solid gold 19th century European clutch purse and a performance contract signed by Janis Joplin. We discover rare African-American World War I recruitment posters and an intricate wood inlaid table by a Victorian furniture-maker to the stars.
On the road at the Avalon Theater in historic Easton: an authenticated letter signed by Gen. Robert E. Lee and a very rare early Lionel train car worth thousands. Also: a note signed by Amelia Earhart after her famous trans-Atlantic flight, a Tiffany lamp, a painting by an Easton illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post.
This episode literally sparkles with a 2 karat diamond ring and authentic Baltimore memorabilia. There's a rare letter signed by Teddy Roosevelt and a British sterling silver basket crafted by a master. A previously unknown painting signed by a known European artist raises a question of fraud.
There’s something for everyone as we explore a Civil War cane that was carved from a famous battlefield tree and uncover a rare photo of a Black soldier from an Easter Shore Civil War regiment. There’s also campy Victorian folkart and a charming Ballerina painting by Alfonso Pena – bought for a little and worth a lot.
Artifacts range from rural PA to Russia as we discover a historic Penn Dutch bowl and a mother of pearl Russian icon. An amateur historian shows just part of his cache of thousands of political badges. There’s a charming Victorian hall stand with fox carving and a previously unknown Descott Evans painting.
We begin with an Asian flair including Japanese Moonstone pots, a pair of 19th C. Japanese vases and a stunning Chinese silk embroidery. There’s a yard sale-signed lithograph by Diego Rivera and an exquisitely intricate inlaid Syrian game table. And a Vasili Grachev bronze, received as a gift, worth an astonishing number.
This episode ranges from firepower to fragile, including hand-designed military swagger sticks - each with a story. There’s a delicately detailed enamel plaque from Switzerland and a classic Pierpont antique lamp. There’s also a rare, limited-edition German WW II rifle and a hand-stitched school girl theorem with a mystery.
This "Best of" show celebrates favorite finds and surprises including a signed original Peanuts cartoon with Snoopy. There’s limited editions of a 1970's Gibson Firebird guitar and a rare ivory-inlaid Civil War Colt revolver. And an Easton Episode favorite - the unusual Lionel train car inherited by a young girl from her Grandfather - worth tens of thousands.
Season 4 kicks off with a “dream heirloom” - a Louis Vuitton trunk owned by Admiral Leahy, WWII hero. We discover the origins of a rare Robert E. Lee death mask and marvel over the simple brilliance of a century-old folding lunch box. We see original Supreme Court art by a master and are dazzled by a treasure trove of “yard sale” brooches. Feature story: Paul Reed Smith Guitars.
An ancient Chinese scroll, a sweatshirt signed by Johnny Unitas & Colts, and some ingenious folding duck decoys. There’s a charming art deco bracelet, valuable Santa Clara wedding pottery, and a mysterious painting of a little girl with a birdcage. Appraiser Tips: Why you need appraisals.
All new treasures and their stories, including a 4 carat diamond ring kept in a sock. There’s a rare and valuable bronze car hood ornament and an Arabic inscribed sword & dagger from Sudan. Closer to home, we discover glazed ceramics by a famous 19th Century Baltimore potter. And a visit to the Maryland Historical Society to meet the 19th Century “Belle of Baltimore.”
New heirlooms include rare letters by Baltimore’s George Freeman Bragg and Booker T. Washington - plucked from the trash. Another signed letter from Apollo 11 Astronauts to a NASA engineer who helped save that launch. A Tiffany equestrian clock and exquisite Iranian silk rug. A collector strikes it big with two paintings acquired for a fraction of their worth.
It’s an eccentric line-up of artifacts and moving personal stories. We discover an exquisite Tiffany lamp with a rare lampshade - followed by an authentic Borneo poison dart blowgun. There’s a tennis racquet and signed letter from sports legend Arthur Ashe and a collector with dozens of iconic paintings by American illustrator Charles Chickering.
Curiosities include a brown 19th C. batter jug worth five figures. An appraiser confirms a first edition of Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers; it’s a bibliophile’s dream. A collector with a jeweler’s eye brings in yard sale “junk” jewelry sparkling with real diamonds, pearls and rubies. And essential insider tips on how to spot a fake furniture antique.
This week’s antiques range the globe. An 18th Century embroidery celebrating George Washington (worth thousands) is a sharp contrast to a Taoist burial idol from China. One appraiser admires a rare Art Nouveau purse -- with a secret; another waxes nostalgic over a baseball poster autographed by dozens of Hall of Famers. Visit to the MD Historic Society’s War of 1812 exhibit.
Appraiser is astonished by a silver fire megaphone owned by a prominent 19th Century African American leader in the South. We explore vintage Mickey Mouse Toys, and there’s an inscribed Civil War sword from Sharpsburg. A collector brings in a valuable Moorcroft lamp found in her cupboard and mysteries surround a deceased mother’s book, autographed by Samuel Beckett.
A remarkably diverse episode: a collection of a hundred Bakelite plastic bracelets – some worth ten times their original price. A charming story about discovering a George Washington Inaugural button, and our appraiser amazes with her Dutch pronunciations of painter DeRooy. There’s a 18th C. Baltimore shipping ledger with slave trade and a vintage Sedona glass lamp bought at a yard sale.
Eclectic collections this show: we begin with a page from an 18th century Buddhist Sutra, followed by a painting by American artist Charles Towne. There’s a gilded Art Deco clock and an inscribed 44 Smith & Wesson Russian Revolver. We finish with a hand-carved cane and a Civil War Diary and photographs. Our expert book appraiser tells how to find a true first edition.
Great personal stories this show: autographed Orioles bat and balls collection from a lucky bat boy and a hand-carved chess set acquired in Italy. There’s 19th C. hand woven embroidery and a black walnut screen by a Pennsylvania master. White House memorabilia includes burnt wood from the War of 1812. And a fun trip to a collector of all things Star Wars.
An eclectic show including an authentic Clementine Hunter painting, and a charming silver music box, with pop-up bird. Our book Appraiser is excited by a rare Civil War Balloon Field Manual found at a yard sale, originally used by a well-known Confederate engineer. There’s an exquisite Art Deco Mantle Clock and hand-woven Turkomen wall hanging. Appraiser tips on antique silver.
This episode features the tiny and the shiny: an antique gold pocket watch, miniature hand-painted framed portraits and miniature wooden chests. Our Appraiser is excited by a 19th C. Baltimore Claim to Free Slaves in the Army. Also, cartoon collectibles of Frank Tashlin of Hollywood fame and a 1944 Orioles baseball. Appraiser explores a mystery woman in a Civil War photograph.
We see an exquisite drawing by John Singer Sargent, and a collector treats us to a tune on a double-belled euphonium horn. There’s a book written - and signed by - Albert Einstein on Relativity. Our Appraiser can’t stop admiring a set of rare silver Celtic vessels, and a collection of very rare vintage firearms traces the history of the Winchester brand.
Our appraiser cannot stop admiring two rare French bronzes: a style favored by appraisers and upper crust collectors. Contrast that with flamboyant Flapper-era beaded purses and a Borneo headhunter’s ceremonial shield decorated with human hair. We close with the poignant story behind a World War II medic’s jacket and an exquisite Persian rug.
We open with a mysterious painting by European artist Emanuel Leutz: it’s blood or wine being poured from a jug. A collector enjoys reading his rare edition of “The Complete Angler” written by Izaak Walton in the 19th Century. There’s an engraved, chiming 19th Century bracket clock and a set of Pre-Civil War pistols, worth thousands.
We open with bejeweled Tzarist Russia military badges - very rare. Our appraisers admire a delicately carved scrimshaw horn and a silk “parachute dress” from World War II. There’s a portrait of an escaped Civil War slave from Mt. Airy who joined the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry, and hidden documents signed by Francis Scott Key, who penned the National Anthem.
Fascinating collectibles include a rare Maryland Confederate jacket from the Civil War. Next, an ornately carved Victorian opium pipe and a huge collection of Baseball Hall of Famer signatures. A Victorian bronze andiron features sensuous mermaids. We finish with an exotic antique Middle Eastern needlepoint. Feature: Chesapeake Maritime Museum in St. Michaels.
A trove of paintings by D.C. artist Edith Grimes Strange -- acquired in an abandoned storage unit. One appraiser tackles controversial ivory tusks; another admires a classic 19th C. Tennessee long rifle. There’s a delicate little 19th century Post Office desk, and we close with rare and stunning mid-century art glass. Appraiser Highlight: collecting Oriental rugs.
History reigns in a Russian Tsar’s ornately bejeweled ring. We explore an 18th Century English miniature “White & Blue” cup and saucer, a gold chiming pendant watch, Charlie Chaplin impersonator memorabilia, and 19th C. printers block top off the show. Feature: a grandfather’s reconstructed 1920’s barbershop.
Victorian specialty clocks: a green enameled “umbrella” clock and a solid gold miniature with an erotic engraving. We explore antique tables from Baltimore’s premiere furniture-makers – the Potthast Company, and a man’s diamond ring is worth thousands. There’s a tiny 19th Hebrew Bible, and we close with Andrew Ellicott’s compass, surveyor of Maryland’s historic Ellicott City.
Treasures include a classic Louis Vuitton travel trunk. There’s a handcrafted model of a Baltimore steamship and handwritten revisions to speeches by Pres. John F. Kennedy. Explore carriage bells from a Conestoga Wagon and the intricate workings of a gold watch. Discover a flea market find: a calling card signed by sculptor Auguste Rodin. The feature story: model trains.
Chock full of new segments. A hand-painted Fraktur worth thousands and a 10 tune 19th music box – very rare. We see a Navajo rug made for trade, and a seldom-seen style of Wedgewood vase. A lady cocktail ring sparkles with diamonds, and our appraiser admires a museum quality “Baltimore Quilt” resplendent with a Who’s Who of historic Maryland signatures.
An eclectic group of heirlooms, including a letter signed by sports legend Lou Gehrig – second only to Babe Ruth in sports counterfeits. There’s an exquisite pink Japanese Kimono, and a vintage Chesapeake Bay “goose gun.” Our appraiser much admires an 1824 silver teapot, and mystery surrounds a possible work by the famous artist Alexander Calder.
These collectors’ treasures feature an exquisite 1870’s silver teapot with decorative influences from China and Japan. An autograph book with signatures of historic luminaries including Duke Ellington and Martin Luther King, Jr. There’s art pottery and a Persian rug the appraiser can’t stop praising. Feature story: The Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s huge Hecht Jazz Collection.
This episode kicks off with a stunning Native American turquoise squash-blossom necklace. The appraisers admire a signed portrait of Frederick Douglas, and the USS Maryland’s ship’s clock. Next, an intricate inlaid box, a model steam train, and a collection of autographs by historic luminaries. The feature: memorabilia from the Vietnam Wall Memorial.
Season 6 premiere! We open with an exquisite Marquis diamond ring worth at least five times what the collector paid. Historically significant baseball autographed by Jackie Robinson & Branch Rickey. A stunning 17th C. map by John Speed, a model of a famous lunar module and “Plain Jane” the skeleton close the show. Plus, a feature collection of Asian & French Baroque heirlooms.
Civil War memorabilia: inscribed sword, rare pistol, document signed by Lincoln. Autographed first edition of “Gone with the Wind.” Historian/appraiser Ross Kelbaugh highlights 19th century “cabinet card” photographs. “Crème de la crème stag-head coin silver spoons and an intricately inlaid Syrian chest. Close with a collector reliving his glory days with The Charlie Byrd Trio.
Open with a Norman Rockwell poster for the first-ever Boy Scout Jamboree. There’s an engraved gold watch, bought rusty at a pawn shop. A collector enjoys his schooner painting by Baltimore artist Otto Mullenfeld, worth thousands. We uncover the history of an African American bronco rider. A golf pro restores antique clocks. We close with exquisite Southwestern pueblo pottery.
We open with a beautiful Thomas Hunt painting of California’s Balboa Bay, worth twenty times what the collector paid. Our appraisers admire a delicately inlaid Syrian gaming table and an Art Nouveau vase. There’s a cartoon mock up by Baltimorian Richard Yardley and a Russian bronze hunting sculpture. Plus, our appraisers’ opine on the economy’s effect on the antiques market.
First, a cannon-like punt gun used on the Chesapeake to hunt geese. Next, a document signed by Duke Alexis of Russia of the 19th C. Imperial Royal family. There’s a stunning painting by Hermann Simon, an elaborate Japanese Satsuma vase and two lovely illustrations by fashion artist Nadja Merino. Feature: a TV preservationist fascinates with his collection of local TV memorabilia.
Begin with an elegant diamond charm bracelet. A Baltimore actress brings her signed Andy Warhol poster. Next, a “Tramp Art” picture frame fashioned from cigar boxes. Our appraisers rave: rare protection papers for a free black seaman and a working steam engine. Close with a 1820s Kentucky pistol. Highlight: Appraiser Lyman Speckheuer advises how to safeguard valuable documents.
We kick off with four majestic Native Am. squash blossom necklaces. There’s a portable liquor cabinet owned by the Baltimore inventor of Bromo-Seltzer. One collector brings authentic Baltimore Colts memorabilia and a Tom Clancy high school short story. Discover Victorian hair art. We close with Japanese watercolors by the famous Hiroshi Toshida. Feature: BWI/TSA Lost and Found.
We open with a beautiful portrait miniature by a famed New Orleans artist. Our appraisers admire a WWI British naval officer’s sword and a Pablo Picasso pottery vase. Appraiser Jerry Coates sharpens our appreciation for presentation swords. There’s a framed naval warship diorama and an abstract lithograph by Robert Motherwell. Plus, a rare Alabama slave document.
We open with a sparkling three-diamond platinum ring. There’s a mechanical bank dating back to 1883, and an eccentric Afghanistan folk art rug. Plus, Civil War letters with “serious value,” prints from the “Darktown” series by Currier &Ives, and a lovely watercolor by a famous Chinese painter. Appraiser Highlight: finding “diamonds in the rough” at yard sales.
Begin with an early exquisitely detailed China trade watercolor of Hong Kong. Next, an elaborate Japanese wedding dress kimono, a baseball autographed by the 1934 American All-Star Team, and a Chris-Craft model boat made of matchsticks. Close with an elegant 14-carat gold jade and diamond bracelet. Feature: one of world’s largest robot collections.
We kick off with a rare 1863 Henry rifle worth tens of thousands! Our appraisers assess an 18th C. five-legged gaming table and a colorful Victor Vasarely silkscreen print. An autographed letter from Theordore Roosevelt contrasts with an alluring wedding painting by folk artist Clementine Hunter.
First, an elaborate Japanese screen with horses – did the collector pay too much? Appraisers rave: a German pull-toy and wagon, a bronze stencil used in the seafood trade in St. Mary’s County, an early 1900’s train set in mint condition, and autographed Stepin Fechit postcards. Plus, a prominent Baltimore socialite’s Civil War diary. Appraiser Highlight: antique bronzes.
Season 6 finale: Begin with a delicate Venetian watercolor by noted painter. Irving Berlin’s WWII letters to parents of military performers. Appraisers delight over Persian rug and a tramp-art matchstick boat. Fun “What’s my Line” sign-in sheets with celebrity autographs including Anthony Quinn & Montgomery Cliff. Plus, miniature the crime dioramas that created forensics.
NEW SEASON 7 PREMIERE kicks off with Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte & football memorabilia including his Super Bowl ring. Our appraisers love a glittering diamond brooch and an exquisite bronze sculpture. We close with an animation cell from Snow White and a rare modernist necklace worth more than ten times its price at a thrift store. Feature: National Cryptologic Museum.
Amazing new antiques continue with a silver creamer crafted by the real Paul Revere. We also explore a pristine antique map of Virginia & Maryland, slave freedom papers from Maryland’s Eastern Shore accompanied by a photograph of the freed slave, and a stunning ladies Tiffany watch. Appraiser Highlight: tips on buying Oriental pottery and ceramics.
A sparkling diamond and sapphire bracelet with two rings are worth a bundle. Local history comes alive with antique guns crafted in Baltimore and a rare engraved Baltimore-made cabinet clock. Also featured: a 1920’s era impressionist painting by a recognized artist who had studied with Claude Monet. Feature: Pianos owned by Baltimore’s ragtime and jazz legend Eubie Blake.
Begin with a one-of-a-kind pair of American southwest black vases by renowned potter Maria Martinez. Next, a returning collector presents autographed photographs of famous WWI-era European leaders. A Maryland farmer brings a lithograph of a farm scene by renowned American artist Grant Wood – just one of forty works of WPA art. And we discover an 1866 Winchester rifle.
"Beatles Forever!" says the fan who brought her Beatles U.S. concert tickets and a White Album poster doodled on by John Lennon. Other treasures include an early 19th C. Kirk sterling silver tea set, memorabilia from a Confederate soldier who witnessed history in Alexandria, exquisite pocket watch, Civil War photos and documents. Feature: Bazaar Shop in Hampden.
Glittering diamond rings, mystery of a flag from a WWII submarine, cobalt blue & gold decorative urns, vintage Baltimore-made Ouija Boards, a rare double barrel rifle, early Moll Atlas of England, African American Korean War pilot collection. Appraiser Highlight: Timing the antiques market.
Autographed photograph of Gen. George Patton, probably the last he signed before he died from a car crash. 19th C. carved Meerschaum pipe featuring an African slave. Drama of 18th & 19th C. oil paintings rescued from the trash. Handel lamp with delicate glass shade, World War II European “notgeld” currency. Feature: Maryland Arms Collector Association Show.
Paintings by noted watercolor artist Alma Thomas worth tens of thousands. A beautiful Art Deco Latvian porcelain platter followed by a rare shotgun. Humor and a life-size ceramic Boxer dog statue. What a story – exquisite Chinese jacket with an Ernest Hemingway connection. Close with a Civil War General’s ivory chess set and a signed letter from Albert Einstein.
This year a distinguished collector returns with rare WWI combat helmets. There are a Civil War naval flag and a mystery stone carving - is it real jade? Our appraiser is excited by a vintage anti-slavery banner – worth thousands. Appraiser Highlight: Amory LeCuyer and Jeannie Blassingham discuss how to preserve grandmother’s quilt and other fragile antique textiles.
A collectors dream – discovering a treasure trove of dozens of autographed baseball cards, worth tens of thousands. A Baltimore heirloom: an authentic Peter Herrmann crock. Ornate presentation sword and a valuable watercolor by Marius Girard. Culminates with an exciting collection of Muhammad Ali and Nation of Islam memorabilia. Feature: Baltimore’s Bromo Seltzer Tower.
Antiques include authentic Thomas Edison memos and radio scripts. A fragile and beautiful violin made from the remains of a battleship. Next, an intricate and colorful Kilim Oriental rug and an oil painting by known artist Arthur Meltzer. Appraiser Highlight: Ross Kelbaugh shares one of his collecting passions: Maryland coverlets.
A surprisingly valuable painting by Ferdinand Roybert. A beautiful art nouveau bowl, pristine Native American woven baskets, a rug from the Caucasus, a hand-made model ship, and an amazing Baltimore Memorial Stadium seat – hand-autographed by players. Appraiser Highlight: Frank Shaia gives us insider tips on how to shop for antique Oriental rugs.
Final episode of Season 7: Features our highest valued item in the series to date -- tune in to see what it is! Also, Charles Lindberg maps, lovely Japanese chest and Chinese writing desk. A mysterious painting of the “Castle of Ischia” and a delicate decorated colonial era table. Finale: autographed NFL poster and football helmets.
SEASON 8 PREMIERE! Chinese urn from the Middle Ages; rare needlepoint by folk artist Clementine Hunter; 2 still life paintings of fruit – is one a knock-off? Plus memorabilia from the US Supreme Court. Feature: Balto’s A.T. Jones, acres of costumes.
1845 needlepoint family sampler – worth a bundle. Grandmother’s jewelry: “She really liked you!” Memorabilia from clandestine African operations before WWII. Letter with dinner invite from FDR. Appraiser Highlight: So what’s it really worth?
Rare patent office model of a gadget. Autographed boxing poster signed by Mohammad Ali and arch rival Leon Spinks. World War I posters and two books from the 1600’s.
Ornate silver candelabra; magic light in a Scottish Highlands painting. Also, wine cups from 19th C. Tibet. Feature: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, once the home of the fabulously wealthy Marjorie Merriweather Post.
A treasure trove of surprises: Grandmother’s jewelry worth tens of thousands; an antique marriage certificate; Clark Gable’s army utility table; fun mechanical banks. Highlight: Appraiser Gary Brosky with tips to reading jewelry marks.
A rare Chinese “Nodder” figure delights our Appraiser. Autographs of famous astronauts, a button cut from the Civil War jacket of Stonewall Jackson, century old gramophone.
Exquisite 1830’s miniatures, autographed photos of Duke Ellington, 1731 oak chest—is it authentic? and WWII portraits.
1920’s baseball signed by Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, French oil painting by Vibert, jade Buddha, Chinese vase. Highlight: Appraiser Philip Merrill’s Frederick Douglass collection.
A photo autographed by Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig, WWII memorabilia, autographed book of 1950’s Washington Senators, and a 19th century mantle clock. Highlight: serial numbers on antique guns.
One of our highest valued items yet—a Shakespeare folio, a fringed Persian rug, rare ambrotypes, and Appraiser Lyman Speckheuer reveals a restoration.
Original Superman art, a sculpture given to D.W. Griffith, 4 bronzes, and a country doc’s chair. Feature: Cannons from the Oyster Wars of the Chesapeake.
Japanese Scroll with warrior, helicopter drawings, an estate sale oriental rug, Spiro Agnew memorabilia, and 2 rare anti-slavery books. Highlight: miniature toy cars.
This Chesapeake Collectibles Special "A.T. Jones Costumers: Masters of Masquerade" explores the nation's oldest costume company --est. 1868!-- which counts U.S. presidents and opera divas, local politicians and celebrities as clientele.
SEASON PREMIERE: Rare Mickey Mouse animation cell, signed by Walt Disney. Qing Dynasty Chinese platter, white sapphire & ruby bracelet, baseball signed by Babe Ruth & the 1928 New York Yankees.
Coin bracelet, rare Persian rug, Star Trek script marked up by Gene Rodenberry, Maurice Frederick De Haas seaside painting.
BB King “Lucille” Guitar, 19th Century Japanese Print, Batman watch, quaint 1693 gardening book, antislavery scrimshaw on ostrich egg. Highlight: Black Memorabilia.
Civil War tintype; stained glass window from Germany 1507; cigarette baseball cards with photos, circa 1913; Earl Moran pastel. Highlight: Antique Currency Market.
A belt buckle worn by Marylanders in the Civil War, a late 19th century Japanese censer, a chronometer from World War I, and items from John Glenn’s estate. Feature: a collection of vinyl records hidden at the University of Maryland College Park.
Paintings from the early 19th century, colonial currency and slave contract, children’s blocks, painted screens from row homes in Baltimore, and a mixed metal bowl and dish. Feature: Hot Wheels collection with John Davis.
A delicate German table clock, charming oil painting with a hidden meaning, synthetic alexandrite jewelry, stunning hydrangea pottery, a toy motorcycle from the 1950s, and a photograph signed by the Apollo 11 crew.
19th century rifle and pistol, a program from Seabiscuit’s greatest race, a panoramic photo of Pimlico, and an oil painting framed in ivory. Highlight: Appraiser Ross Kelbaugh and vintage panoramic photographs.
A stunning portrait of American opera singer Marian Anderson, 18th century British pistol, objects from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and an exquisite jewelry set from the 1940s. Feature: Appraiser Raab Christhilf tells history through antique furniture.
Memorabilia from a ship captain’s afternoon sailing with John Lennon, risqué bridal rosettes, unique items from Apollo 12, and a polar bear skin rug.
Paintings from artists Antonio Blanco and Arie Smit, an early American sword, football cards, Uncle Joe’s wanderlust collection, and a bronze statue of King Frederick the Great.
Historic Ellicott family memorabilia, a decorative painting on porcelain, colorful rug from the valleys of Mexico, a signed Muhammad Ali poster, and medals given to Walter Loving, the first director of the Philippine Constabulary Band.
A record-setting speed boat racing collection, two 1866 Winchesters from across the Atlantic Ocean, clocks that were used inside French biplanes from WWI, and a creative way to present antique rings.
SEASON 10 PREMIERE! NASA Photographer’s collection with John Glenn in-space relic - one of the series highest valued collections. An ancestor’s ball gown worn to dance with Pres. George Washington in 1791. $5K painting salvaged from trash, and rare local jazz memorabilia.
Bruce Crane nature painting, 19th C. Russian silver coffee set, 19th C. gold & diamond ladies pocket watch, classic Winchester rifles. Appraiser Highlight: Ready to sell?
Photograph of Beatles, signed by Fab Four on their 1964 US Tour. Prominent German family memorabilia, including exquisite candlesticks. Classic Baltimore Album Quilt. Rare Filipino Bugle.
18th Century elegiac embroidery worth thousands, dramatic 1852 painting of whaling ships – with a puzzle. African-American Staffordshire statues . Cast iron 1930’s toys. An antique edition of Ingoldsby Legends.
An ornate antique pocket knife worth thousands; quirky Japanese dolls from post-WWII American occupation; a rare hand-woven Scandinavian tapestry; apparently fraudulent paintings signed by Picasso & Degas. “MA BELL” C&P memorabilia – and yes, includes a gold watch. Highlight: Appraiser Pamela Cole: Fakes vs Reproductions.
Very rare newspaper from siege of Vicksburg; outlandishly decorated drinking horn; congressional illustrations from a master sketch artist; and models of the Ark & Dove which brought colonists to Maryland in early 1633. Feature: Clara Barton’s search for thousands of missing Civil War soldiers.
18TH karat gold watch; rotating “wine” table for post-hunt revels; Marvel “Slugger” toy counting machine; Turkish brass brassier; aviation medal; memorabilia from the USS IOWA-- an important battleship during WWII and after. Feature: Master antique clock-maker and collector.
An autographed painting of Teddy Roosevelt, exquisite early 1900’s luminous blue vase, German beer stein, antique ceremonial sword. Highlight: Appraisers Lisa Speckheuer and Lex Reeves with tips on how -- and what -- to insure against damage to antiques.
Belle Of Baltimore Elizabeth Bonaparte's jewels and memorabilia, collectibles from founder of the University of Maryland, Chinese baby clothes from boyhood in Shanghai, elaborate Meerschaum pipe, Civil War pistol.
Memorabilia from Viola Smith, a famous woman drummer from an all giIrl band from the 1940 - 60"s. Original sketches by Talbot County artist John Moll for James Michener's seminal book Chesapeake. Dramatic print by African-American artist Charles White, and a Winchester rifle. Highlight: Surprising value of book dust covers by famous artists.
Pristine-looking baseball card collection including Hall of Famers like Roberto Clemente, Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle and more. Unusual art nouveau Moorcroft pottery, miniature Mission-style furniture, Print of soldier by Clyde Forsythe from WWI, panoramic military photo of the famous 29th Divsion, including many Maryland soldiers, Feature: collection of memorabilia of Orioles star Brooks Robinson.
Delilah W. Pierce paintings, beaded Native American beaded belt, rare Nazi officer’s dagger, Sicily & North Africa WWII art maps, well-worn but well-loved Persian rug. Highlight: Opals & heritage jewelry- who needs diamonds?
War of 1812 rifles, Carl Schor seahorse jewelry, historic AME church poster, ornate pheasant lamp, John Glenn memorabilia.
A priceless treasure brings a treasure of her own for evaluation. A thrift store find is revealed to be a piece of White House china. Historian and social media influencer Evan Woodard shares one of his latest finds. An ornate, monumental clock impresses an appraiser. And, one of the first computers manufactured by Apple is revealed to be the single most valuable item to ever appear on the show.
A guest shares an extraordinary collection of Titanic artifacts and memorabilia. Discover "what's hot" and "what's not" in modern collectibles. The value of a Maasai portrait shocks the owners. A Swiss pocket watch brooch is revealed to have more than just sentimental value. And, the origins of a Colonial-era betty lamp are uncovered.
Historic treasures abound in this episode, including a ceremonial hat that once belonged to Benito Mussolini, a series of prints commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, a Nazi dagger confiscated from a member of the SS; a collection of rare prototype plates produced for the B&O railroad; and a Colt Dragoon revolver intended for the foreign market.
A gift from a friend is revealed to be the first Barbie doll. An unusual signature raises the value of a Joe Montana rookie card. A basement find proves to be a highly sought after bottle of Remy Martin cognac. An Afghan war rug tells the story of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. And, discover the historic significance of a photograph taken of US Colored Troops during the Civil War.
An iconic newspaper headline makes a long-awaited appearance. A Babe Ruth baseball card found in a junk shop proves a highly profitable purchase. A portrait by renowned artist David Park is shared by the portrait's subject. The journey of a blood-stained diary, lost by a Union soldier, tells a unique story. And, a ceremonial sword made from shark teeth astonishes an appraiser.
Portraits reveal a link between the Eastern Shore and Nicaragua. A tea set kept in a suitcase proves a pristine collection of Colonial silver. A collection of photographs taken in Maryland, featuring President Kennedy, Johnny Unitas and Brooks Robinson. A library of materials relating to Martin Luther King Jr's Poor People's Campaign. And, a complete collection of 1956 Topps baseball cards.
A carved figurine used by the inhabitants of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in their elaborate funeral rituals. A collection of baseballs signed by members of the 500 home run club. A Remington New Model Army Revolver issued to Union troops. A pristine 1920s vanity case rescued from a dumpster. And, a set of discharge papers issued to US colored troops shortly after the Civil War.
A historic collection of Carter G. Woodson's pioneering work, The Journal of Negro History. An intricate, 19th century cigar humidor made in Germany's Black Forest region. A painting by renowned French Art Deco artist, Louis Icart. A pair of Caucasian rugs amaze an appraiser. And, a junk store find is revealed to be one of Sly and the Family Stone's last gold records.
A painting purchased for $25 contains more than first meets the eye. The story of Japanese Americans interned during WWII is revealed through hand-carved birds. And guests share a collection of items once belonging to astronaut Alan Shephard, a bronze sculpture by Native American artist Alfred Ziegler, and an Art Deco magazine rack.
An appraiser reveals the stories hidden within a decorative vase. A collection of shipwright’s tools help illuminate Baltimore’s maritime history. The history of the U.S. Airmail Service is revealed through a collection of personal memorabilia. And, a panoramic photograph of African American troops proves a puzzle.
A guest learns how playing with a baseball signed by Babe Ruth impacted the value. Appraiser Ross Kelbaugh discusses the increasing popularity of sneaker collecting, and shares a highlight from his own collection: a pair of vintage Nike Air Jordans. A portrait of William III provides insights into 17th century Dutch propaganda. And, discover the values of an antique rocking horse and vintage guitar.
The Orioles’ World Series appearances are chronicled in a collection of charms owned by a former franchise employee. A painting reveals a guest’s personal connection to the Wild West. A silver bowl tells tales of Maryland’s political history. A guest shares an unusual collection of cane guns. And, a model of a naval prototype stumps an appraiser.
Iconic Baltimore scenes come to life in a painting of Holland's Market by Jacob Glushakow. A former Baltimore County teacher shares the story of her participation in NASA's Teacher in Space Project. A highly collectible variant of a Rolex Submariner wristwatch delights an appraiser, and a guest shares an impressive collection of 19th-century silver. Plus, a family photograph and a signed first-edition reveal family stories.