[Music] the guest purchased a tww constellation for her husband who is a big fan of anything that has wheels and wings she got it from a local barber who was liquidating what he had for Decor in the shop this piece was originally owned by a pilot it is a Sleek beautiful airoplane model it has a kind of dolphin tail with three fans I believe that there were over 800 of the actual airplanes produced this was a emotional display model it was a production contract from shops at Lockheed a leading Aerospace and defense company this model was made of burmish aluminum which can be a factor in its estimated value at auction value on this airplane is $5,000 to $6,000 oh no really this gun belonged to the Gast grandparents who were missionaries in Korea from 1890 to 1908 purchased by the guest grandfather from a Korean tiger Hunter it dates back to a sensitive time in Korean history just before the Japanese Occupation in 1911 we're looking for any kind of foreign help to help them out of the situation they were involved in the gun is an exceptional Rarity being a matchlock it's a very early form of gun with a cord soaked in salt pepper used to ignite it it features a hardwood stock a handmade barrel and is a model that the Koreans kept because of its Effectiveness the gun is likely from the 19th or even the 18th century and at auction it could fetch an estimate of $3 to $5,000 with a retail value potentially reaching 10 to1 155,000 due to its Rarity and historical significance well thank you I've wondered for years what kind of gun it was and uh when it might have been made painting was showcased by the guest who speculated her father might have bought it the beautiful piece depicted a snow scene in a French Village from the early 20th century the painting possessed an impressionist style of art which had started in 1870 the appraiser highlighted the conspicuous brush Strokes which made the painting looked Lively and animated the signature on the bottom depicted it was made by Gustav luo a second rate impressionist influenced by Monae and pisaro despite not reaching the same level as the top impressionist this artist is clearly aware he's in thr of it all but he's not quite leared to have the same um vision and clarity as those artists luo's work still carried value the estimated value of the particular piece was it's still worth between about 10 and 15,000 oh goodness guest brought in a beautiful bracelet made from fragments of ancient Roman glass the gold setting though crafted in the late 18th century held pieces of much older glass some dating back to the 1st Century ad these fragments were remnants of bowls jugs and other vessels Unearthed from archaeological excavations the process of polishing and reassembling these pieces revealed stunning colors and decorative techniques some unknown for centuries there are various glass making techniques evident in the bracelet including milori canes and lacino twist these techniques were so intricate that they were rediscovered only in Victorian times the bracelet itself was likely created during a period of renewed interest in the Roman World possibly incorporating fragments from excavations like Pompei it's the unique combination of the historical significant Roman glass and the Beautiful Georgian gold work that makes this bracelet a valuable piece considering all these factors the estimated bracelets value is somewhere between um somewhere perhaps 6,000 to 10,000 passed down to our guest by her family friend this rare type of coconut called a Coco deur translated as beautiful butox has been converted into a tea caddy it's made of a nut the cocoa deare the coconut type is only found in distant SE shells and it typically takes 6 to seven years to mature on average Legend has it that this fruit type is the one Eve actually ate in contrast to an apple the fruit also boast as the largest fruit and seed ever witnessed the coconut has been sliced open and inlaid with silver to form a two division tea caddy sliced open and given the most fantastic silverplated Mounds to turn it from a nut into a two division tea CAD the Mounds Were Made in India and this is confirmed by the engraved marks on the caddy it also has a compartment with a Pharaoh design that houses the Patty spoon they're fantastic what looks like a pharoh anic mask you have a little compartment I think probably for the caddy spoon oh do you not for sugar well nowadays the coconut is rare and forbidden to be eaten and it's no wonder it auctions at the whopping cost of but because they are so rare now they are actually a protected species I think if I was putting this in an auction my estimate would be three to £5,000 my God if you offered someone a million dollar for a family heirloom and they rejected it what does it mean is worth a million dollars and it wouldn't make a darn bit of difference to me it means they value that heirloom and that's exactly the case of today's guest who inherited this 1875 gold snake bracelet from his ancestors at First Sight what you'd notice primarily is the shining gold magnificent although it's not clear who created this specifically it is thought that the Englishmen were responsible another distinguishing feature of this bracelet is the snake likee head shape the bracelet is also worked into a spiral shape all these features work hand in hand to ensure it catches the eye of whoever spins on it you can tell that it's worth a lot most likely that's why it auctions at the price of but how about about 25 or 27 ,000 retail it's an honor to be on anti rug show and it's it's it's wonderful and I'm very very pleased let's now step into the captivating world of a remarkable button collection despite going through a fire and tornadoes the buttons stayed safe an expert examined the buttons revealing their significance in political history these are well-known buttons called flashers produced by verie in White Plains New York specifically this one features Grover Cleveland the buttons seem to have survived the fire and tornadoes without much harm the collection serves as a comprehensive Guide to the history of political buttons starting from their earliest appearance in the McKinley campaign of the 1890s some buttons were made to look like old ones but they weren't worth much while recognizing the importance of the artifact the appraiser proposes but some of these that you have through here as I said are in the hundreds on the hor you have about $2 to $3,000 worth of real political bucket here yeah there's some very nice ones wow the guest received this jewelry piece from their mother-in-law but knew little about it as it was never worn and had never been appraised the appraiser identified it as a Whimsical piece by renowned Fifth Avenue Jeweler Raymond yard Raymond yard is considered one of the great art deco Jewelers using only the highest quality gemstones and the most Exquisite plat Platinum mountings this piece most likely featured a significant Sapphire the Box containing this piece bore Raymond yard stamp the appraiser suggested getting a laboratory certificate to determine the county of origin of the sapphire which would impact its value significantly depending on whether it's from sylon Burma or cashmir the piece could be valued differently if it's only a beautiful Salon the wholesale value it could be worth 3,000 to 5,000 if it is a beautiful Burma it could be worth 8 to 10,000 if it's a cashmere it could be worth $15 to $20,000 depending where it's sold retail could be higher the guest expressed surprise and eagerness to obtain the certificate for further evaluation so you know what we have to do we have to get a certificate dolls are not your ordinary toys the guest presented a doll with a rich family history tracing back to their great grandmother's sister and passed down through generations the doll of German origin was estimated by the appraiser to have been made around 1880 the doll claimed a fancy hairstyle indicative of its Rarity in the China Doll category its pristine condition devoid of any damage chips or cracks added to its value the authenticity was affirmed by the matching components head arms and original clothing all harmoniously intact the doll displayed traditional characteristics common to its type particularly noteworthy was its intricate hairstyle adorned with curls twists and a decorative band showcasing the craftsmanship of its time its distinctive oversized arms and hands set it apart within its category at to its uniqueness and charm the appraiser suggest that on today's retail Market this doll would probably sell between $1,800 and $2,200 oh my gosh let's uncover the tale of a mysterious porcelain box with an unexpected Legacy a guest brings forth a porcelain box with a rich family history believing it to be a cherish heirloom passed down through generations the appraiser closely looks at the beautiful painting on the box showing fancy French people from long ago with shiny gold decorations added noting the craftsmanship and attention to detail despite initial beliefs that it originated from the renowned Seas Factory in France closer inspection reveals it to be crafted by an unknown French manufacturer albeit still of high quality you'll find plenty of small ring boxes bigger ones and fancy jewelry containers all stamped with those special sever marks notably the box Bears a fake Sever's Mark indicating its misattribution but does not detract significantly from its value as per the appraiser a retail price would probably fall somewhere between $8 and $12,000 it is the largest Sev style box that we have ever seen wow the guest brought in a collection of 153 tobacco cards discovered in a tin while renovating their house which they bought for $116,000 in 1973 the previous owner a baseball Enthusiast who coached a youth league had meticulously collected these cards the cards are t206 tobacco cards issued by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911 these cards were inserted in cigarette and loose tobacco packages to promote the brand most probably due to being stashed away for decades the cards are in exceptional condition among the finds are two VAR variations of the highly sought-after Ty cob red portrait card each valued at $5 to $7,000 another valuable card was a taob baton shoulder variation from a different set e95 estimated at $ 3,000 to $5,000 The Collection also included a special gem a Sher McGee error card where his name was misprinted this card due to its Rarity was estimated at a staggering 15 to 20,000 considering the overhaul quality and rare finds the estimated value for the entire collection is I would put a value on this at auction for the entire group of $45,000 to $65,000 very nice the guest inherited this Jewel tanker from her mother who was quite into Collectibles and most likely purchased it from somewhere in the Washington area it's very soft and has a couple of lines that have continued to be very interesting to collectors and this is one of them called a cameo Jewel the jewel portion of it really comes from the faux Jewels around the perimeter of the piece they are ceramics that are hand painted to look like jewels and they encircle the base of the piece one really interesting fact about the piece is that it's really rare it was made by the Weller company which produced thousands of pieces but this particular piece has never been seen before there are great all over the front of this piece and a vignette is carved into the back which reflects and adds to the grae theme between the jewels and the bottom are grapes and grape leaves as well and V for a piece this rare and unique at auction it's sure to fetch we think that a retail figure would be around $4,500 wow really that's retail gu brought in a silver picture handed down to her husband through his father's family it was a presentation piece to this James a Moore James a Moore was my husband's great great great grandfather this piece of silver has an embossed crest of the state of New York on the front the intricate design and craft Add A Touch of Elegance and Beauty to home decor or any table setting it has a personalized inscription making it unique the estimated value for this piece would be at auction I think it would have an auction value of $4,000 to $6,000 the guest brought a remarkable antique table dating back over 300 years the table was crafted in the William and Mary style and originated from Massachusetts during the colonial period William and Mary is a Furniture Design that was common from 1700 to 1725 its Maple Wood Construction suggested it was likely made in one of the provinal mertile centers along the east coast characteristic of the William and Mary period the table featured intricate turnings notably on its legs made by skilled Turners and joiners the gate leg design allowed for folding a clever and functional feature even by modern standards despite signs of wear such as flattered sections from years of use the table retained its authenticity including an original drawer with vibrant coloration say that if we saw this in a shop it would probably be selling it around $110,000 wow wow ever found something at an antique show that's free that feels Priceless we're throwing away a lot of stuff and this was one of the things that I thought was great and not to be thrown away so I got this this 1993 Air Jordan sneaker display has been treasured by the guest then his son and now proudly embraced by his grandson this piece is ideal for the boy considering his family's basketball Legacy she taught me how to dribble shoot and pass dribble shoot and passle Jordan widely regarded as one of the greatest players made a deal with Nike instantly boosting the popularity of Air Jordan and expanding its Market reach it showcases motivational words associated with Jordan important such as skill creativity sport Grace Freedom intense power and dedication what do you think the worth of this free display is if I was going to put an auction estimate on this I would put about $500 to $700 on it Behold a mesmerizing painting capturing the fiery aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake with meticulous accuracy the fire after the San Francisco earthquake we checked with a friend who's a sailor who said The only person who's seen it of importance who said that the running lights the guest found it in the Attic of an old Victorian house in San Mato the fire following the 1906 Quake caused significant damage the iconic Ferry Building and its surroundings in the painting indicate that it was painted from Yerba Buna Island it's signed AV Anderson from 1906 likely by Arvid Victor Anderson he was a Swedish individual who arrived in San Francisco and these little spots are mold spots so this could be cleaned up and it'll brighten up a bit by the way the dog who did that lived despite the damage the painting holds significant historical value making it a valuable piece in that range would probably be around5 to $7,000 cuz it's that important an object wa this painting created by Raymond Johnson a renowned New Mexico artist was passed down to the guest by his parents it reminds the guest of places where he had worked as an archaeologist his painting depicts Santa Fe rendered an oil on canvas in 1922 signed Raymond Johnson on the back entitled Santa Fe Johnson received training in Chicago under nordfelt and was heavily influenced by him the painting might be one of his earliest pieces from Santa Fe around 192 2 where he later established the influential transcendental painters group Johnson's style evolved towards abstraction by 1924 his later works differ significantly from it this painting resembles suzan style at auction this masterpiece could easily command a staggering I think a painting like this at auction would bring 25 to 35,000 easily Mom and Dad Great Taste thank you the guest received the collection of Baseball schedules from 1898 as a gift from one of his dad's friends and co-workers it's a complete set of 12 fixture schedules of the 1898 National League what's interesting is none of these came from the same deck somebody had put the collection together to complete the set it is quite rare and incredible to see a complete set like this as it dates back to a very long time ago at auction it would sell for I would put this group at auction of a value of $2,500 to $3,000 that's outstanding I never expected that guest bought the piece from an antique dealer friend for $100 it's different from anything I collect I thought I might enjoy having it and so what did you pay for it I paid $100 for it okay you know I have a reputation for doing reproductions on the show I do yes and you are a college professor so I'm going to be very gentle the vessel is from northern Peru dating back to ad 1,00 to 14400 it was likely used in tombs as an accompaniment to the deceased even though it's old The Vessel still looks amazing with a beauty that grabs everyone's attention this mold made pot boast a Charming face and a gracefully designed spout what makes this one exceptional the mold is really really lovely the face is beautiful noteworthy for its exceptional mold and strap handle pot also showcases a subtle yet elegant double figure design despite seeing many similar pieces the appraiser finds this one exceptional hinted at its potential charm suggesting its value could range I'm going to put a value of 800 to $1,200 at a good Gallery I think it really is well worth it and I think it's a super object well this is very exciting thank you so much these letters are not just pieces of paper they offer invaluable ins insights into personal connections and historical moments between Huggins and fits the letters were cherished for the Rarity and offered a unique Insight extending beyond their roles in baseball the baseball bought for auction had autographs of baseball legends including signatures of Babe Ruth Lou Garrick and Miller Huggins the letters cherished for their personal touch and Rarity showcased the unique relationship between Huggins and fits offering insights into their connection beyond the realm of baseball Huggins a legendary manager known for his leadership of the New York Yankees during their golden era was depicted in a more intimate light through the handwritten correspondence the appraiser acknowledged the historical significance of both the baseball and the letters the appraiser while acknowledging the historical significance of both the baseball and the letters said if I were going to put a value on the baseball auction value I would put on somewhere between 8 and 12,000 these Leathers I'd put in about $6 to $8,000 that's amazing this German Stein likely from the early 20th century features a humorous take on darwinian Evolution the Stein depicts a monkey reading Darwin's book on top and the phrase ex labre Darwin on the outside the bottom showcases monkeyy cavorting adding to its playful Design This unique Stein combined finds history and humor making it a delightful piece for any collector the appraised value of this German sign is estimated to be between $2 to $400 these titles cherished heirlooms have been in the guest family for Generations originally belonging to their mother's mother they were made by the San Jose Mission workshops in San Antonio headed by Ethel Harris which was really a group of different workshops and potteries the tile style is distinctively Mexican and they are attributed to Ethel Harris's main designer Fernando Ros one of the titles depicts a scene with a lady at an oven a rare find according to the appraiser despite their unmarked nature these tiles are highly collectible with a retail value of around these days a retail value on each of them is probably in the $700 range you're cute whoa the guest brought children's books to the show ker new here this is a a little book which had been obtained from an antique dealer the appraiser inspected the items and found one little book by AA mil titled when I was very young which was an autobiography by mil they also discussed a letter received by the guest wife from Christopher Robin Mill the son of AA Mill and here's a letter to your wife wife I guess from Christopher Robin Mill and Christopher Robin Mill was like me a book seller and your wife wrote ask him about this book and interestingly enough he'd never heard of it additionally there was a complete set of Uncle Wiggly books dating back to around 1920 despite their ages the books were in pristine condition with no signs of wear or writing making them highly desirable for collectors the value appraised for the items was is worth about ,000 and this set like this could be worth $1,500 or $2,000 okay thank you very much this log believed to have been cut from a tree on the Gettysburg Battlefield was traded for a Zenith transoceanic radio in carlbad New Mexico around 1965 the log is riddled with shrapnel and musketball fragments indicating the intense combat the tree endured during the Civil War the tree a witness to history was cut down between 1904 and 1907 but the scars of the battle remain visible with the tree attempted to heal around the embedded projectiles while it cannot be definitely proven that the log is from Gettysburg without physical markings not identified to I see so even though we can't be sure it came from Gettysburg we can be sure that it's around that time period because of what shot into it right this is a piece of American History despite its appearance as just an old hunk of wood this item is valued between this piece of American History would retail today between $2 and $3,000 wow awesome this log serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of War and the resilience of nature collection of portfolio books was brought by the guest who acquired it 20 years ago for $5,000 the appraiser examined the collection identifying it as a post-war portfolio book of art illustration published in 1950 the editor was a respected art historian in Paris named Robert Ray who curated an incredible group of artists including Picasso and chagal Ray produced a series of limited edition prints for this publication accompanied by essays written by important writers the appraiser highlighted the wood Engravings enhanced with poire coloring here shagal to produce a series of limited edition prints for this publication to have is written by important writers each plate was signed by the artist and Robert Ray himself with notable contributions such as matis vamik and utrillo the complete set was considered rare as many additions were broken up over the years taking in two account the exceptional condition the worth was decided to be and they typically have an estimate of 20,000 to $30,000 oh my goodness gracious guest brought this vintage lonl train a Christmas gift in 19 1957 and you got it for Christmas Christmas in I think it was 1957 remarkably preserved the train had been kept in its original box since shortly after that Christmas until rediscovered after the passing of the guest parents the lional train was not selling well in the mid1 1950s prompting the company to produce a train targeted at girls with pastel colors despite this effort the train set did not gain much popularity making surviving sets rare the guest presented all the original boxes and instruction sheets enhancing the set's value standing out as a unique find the appraiser estimated its value to be at auction this set would probably sell for depending on how well it could clean up between 7 and $9,000 oh wow the guest seemed genuinely happy with the appraised value it's really great to see it with the original Little Girl owner it was me we unveil a captivating portrait a meticulously crafted enamel artwork depicting Napoleon bonapart it is such a captivating piece with its lifelike quality and captivating glint in Napoleon's eyes the anal artwork was based on a painting by Gerard which was ironically owned by the Duke of Wellington Napoleon's arch nemesis this detail added a layer of intrigue to the piece hinting at a grudging respect the Duke might have held for his defeated adversary the Artistry behind the enamel work was also a point of focus the laborous and delicate process employed by Henry Pierce bone involved transferring the design onto copper applying Vitus enamels and firing the piece at precise temperatures any deviation from this meticulous process could result in disastrous cracks the guest fiance a self-proclaimed Napoleon admirer had inherited this Exquisite piece from his grandfather clearly impressed by the Artistry historical significance and excellent condition of the piece at auction the estimated value is a 10 to 15,000 seriously oh yes wow the guest presented a collection of deeply personal items two photographs a telegram and a piece of shell first photo depicted the guest father a crew member on the HMS Prince of Wales Prince of Wales was a mighty British Battleship and it had a memorable encounter with the German Behemoth The bismar the second photo cradled by the guest as a baby stood in stark contrast the telegram a stark and unemotional document shattered The Fragile hope it delivered the devastating news of the guest father's presumed death when the Prince of Wales was sunk by the Japanese the final item a cold piece of shell held immense emotional weight it was a fragment of the bismar the very ship responsible for the Prince of Whales initial damage recognized as more than just historical artifacts The Collection holds profound personal stories shared by countless families touched by the war's tragedies despite the collection's inherent value to a historical collector its true worth resided in the memories it voked I told you that I would think it would be about5 to 600 right guest proudly presented a captivating Art Deco clock treasured heirloom passed down through generations tracing it back it belonged to the renowned actress Lily Elsie the original Star of the musical Sally did your mother have it G I don't think so it's just an ornament rather than a working clock well what a lovely ornament it is identified as a quintessential Art Deco piece crafted by the prestigious watchmaker cardier during the 1920s or 1930s the clock's Exquisite features include the Deep Purple enamel the intricate gios machine turning the elegant cardier hands adorned with tiny diamonds and the a gate base and handle it has a subsidiary dial and five apertures on the back indicating that the clock wasn't just beautiful but also remarkably complex it possessed an alarm function and most impressively a minute repeater a mechanism that would chime the exact time upon demand this feature would have been particularly useful in the pre-electric era for those who needed to know the time in darkness while the clock isn't currently functional given cardier surging popularity in the market and the inherent value of the clock itself restoration would be a worthwhile investment the estimated value of the restored clock's retail value would be in my opinion that's going to be retail for in excess of £30,000 you ready gosh the guest brought a banner showcasing one of the oldest subscription libraries in Britain this painting is from the early 19th century The Legend at the foot lead Hills large motto and leave the rest to Heaven shows a symbolic column with a dove Crest on the top and the foot features mining tools a shovel and a bucket the calligraphy on the banner depicts a boldly written leave the rest to heaven and Lead Hills Silver And Lead have been mined in lead Hills for many centuries minerals such as lanite leite and calite were first found at Lead Hill which is renowned amongst mineralist and geologist for its wide range of different minerals this painting was painted to attract miners to study the subscription Library I I think it's a a really a wonderful piece a very emotive piece I think anyone who's interested in books in Reading in literacy to see something like this which somehow takes us back it shares a glimpse into the rich resources that could be acquired and its current value at auction would be um at auction £6 to 8,000 mhm well my trustees were very interested to hear that This Magnificent Satsuma wear Moon flas qu isit craftsmanship passed down through generations this flask originated from the grandfather's house the flask impressive size and intricate gold decoration are characteristic of saaware and in the name of the artist or his Studio King Ken is the most famous artist who made this type of Satsuma wear the moon flas shape holds symbolic significance with the Moon being a prominent Motif in Asian art the flask detailed decoration includes various flowers and birds with one bird seemingly observing a small spider showcasing the artist attention to detail and inscription on the base reveals the flask origin and the name of the artist orri SAU under the great chatson kusu likely made for an international exhibition the flask is one of a pair making it even more exceptional and valuable if this flask were to be sold today its estimated value would be now it would probably be3 to 5,000 oh my God this Rolex Submariner holds a special place in the owner's heart inspired by his love for James Bond novels in his youth acquired 35 years ago from a jeweler friend this Submariner has remained on his wrist ever since a testament to its enduring appeal what sets this Submariner apart is its Rarity and unique features earning at the nickname James Bond model the watch Bears a distinctive t- Mark indicating its tritium dial he were asked by the British government to make a certain number of watches for the Royal Navy special watches for diving other unique specifications include thicker lugs specific numerals on the bezel and larger sword-shaped hands for better visibility underwater the watch also features the broad Arrow mark on the back indicating its military origin and they were specially made for the special boat service so it's unbelievable all of that makes it rather cool doesn't it actually makes it a lot cooler than a James Bond watch I in my opinion okay it's estimated to be one of only approximately five 00 made the Submariner Rarity significantly enhances the value estimated between it's got to be worth between 30 and £40,000 at aution to day yeah I tell you what I paid for it tell us what you paid for £400 believeable congratulations
