[Music] the item on display today is an oil sketch which the guest inherited from his grandmother in 1984 it was originally dedicated to the guest's grandfather who once hired the artist in 1937 Dean Cornwell The Artist was a fairly well-known American illustrator this rough draft a preliminary oil painting involving two murals with combination of their elements it's really special because as you can imagine those murals are permanently affixed to that building and they will continue to stay there while this piece is an oil onboard painting it contains pigment mimicking the final mural which makes it special this neat oil sketch contains two murals showcasing characters that are known Legends in Nashville although unavailable for purchase this oil sketch with pigment mimicking of a mural is estimated to be worth the estimate would be $25,000 to $45,000 wow my goodness 90 wow Today's Show we're featuring a captivating painting executed in oil on canvas this masterpiece was acquired by our guest from her late grandmother who received it from an elderly friend she cared for it is one thing I remember about her discussion of it do you know how she got it she got it from an elderly friend of hers that she helped care for he had been a civil engineer during the Depression and worked on roads in the Southwest is what she told me and he acquired art in his travels the paintings style Rich colors and depth reflect the renowned American landscape painter signature Fremont Ellis Ellis hailing from the southwestern United States earned Renown for his talent in capturing the Region's landscape he co-founded the pioneering modernist painting group Los Singo pentes taught art for a bit and then he went to Santa Fe where he really made his mark he was a co-founder of a group of painters called Loos pentes which was a group of five modernist painters really the first modernist painting group in San o Fe in 1921 his Works have been showcased in esteemed institutions like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art while many Grace the permanent collections of the New Mexico Museum of Art the El Paso Museum and others this particular painting stands as a testament to his artistic genius this work of art showcas faces the Brilliance of a widely celebrated artist whose Legacy endures in the hearts of all who behold his creations and is estimated to be worth approximately at auction right now I think conservatively this is worth 15 to $225,000 oh wow that's fantastic Today's Show brings us 21 signatures from the nberg trials these signatures were obtained by Our Guest father who served as the lieutenant of the Guard during the trials the nurg trials happened in Germany from 1945 to 1949 to put Nazi war criminals on trial the guards and prisoners exchanged these signatures for cigarettes prominent figures of Nazi Germany including military leaders and soldiers had their signatures taken some signatories met their end through execution or imprisonment many of these individuals end up being executed some were sentences to longterm in prison the signatures stand as invaluable historical artifacts to prevent such an act from happening again each signature symbolizes the individuals tried for their crimes and conservatively would be valued at a document like this at auction is conservatively worth $3,000 so I really appreciate you bringing it in and it's an amazing record and we're sure proud of your father's service well thank you the guest presented n sets which originally belonged to her mother these pieces are small collectible figurines with heads that Bob or nod with any movement quite fascinating these sets were popular as knick-knacks in the early 20th century particularly between 1900 and 1910 they were made in Germany and came in various sizes from small sets like these to larger bisque figurines up to full bisque figurines they would just have balancing heads that would make a little motion and to catch the eye as seen the sets consist of two distinct groups one set features characters modeled after the brown counties a popular storybook character the other set depicts an orchestra of devils which is a sought-after theme in knotted Collectibles a set this Orchestra I would estimate could be sold on the retail market for ,200 for this little group here also the conductor is a significant figure as conductors are often missing in nodded Orchestra sets making this set more complete and valuable with an auction price of you have $3,500 worth of little nodding figures M okay on today's show we are featuring a concert poster dating back to February 1968 Our Guest on the show got the poster from a house bought by a sister in the early 70s this piece of art known as the bg15 was designed for a concert featuring the legendary rock musician James Marshall Jimmy Hendricks Hendrick was an American guitarist songwriter and singer and is one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century the poster holds Monumental significance to the underground Comics movement of the era and was created by one of the most famous psychedelic artists Rick Griffin Griffin a renowned American Artist and illustrator best known for his influential work within the counterculture movements by one of the most famous psychedelic rock artists his name is Rick Griffin this work exudes the artist Brilliance and passion through its Unique Style and alternative form of expression this poster is exceptionally precious due to its Rarity it is one of the only two ever printed and this copy is the first of the two to see it was actually the first printing it's the positioning of the word tickets that goes across BG 105 which identifies which printing as a first edition print featuring a highly celebrated musician and embodying a culmination of the counterculture movement this piece would be valued at I would say conservatively we looking at anywhere between $2 and $4,000 this elegant lava layer necklace dating back to around 1915 to 1920 features a design that was particularly popular during that era adorned with numerous small Diamonds the necklace is presented in a Tiffany and Company box though it lacks a Tiffany Mark while the necklace is not confirmed to be a Tiffany piece its design and quality suggests it could have been made by Tiffany and Company in a retail setting the current value of this necklace would likely be around its current value would probably be $8,500 in a retail setting okay this Exquisite necklace featuring moonstones and sapphires set in 14 karat gold was a gift from the guest grandfather to a grandmother in the late 1940s or early 1950s upon closer inspection the necklace is marked as a Tiffany piece adding to its value and authenticity the design of the necklace with its used of moonstones and sapphires is reminiscent of the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany known for a signature combination of these Stones while this piece is not a design by Lou Comfort Tiffany himself it pays homage to his work and this was a piece made in the 1940s the necklace also doubles as a brooch providing versatility in how it can be worn adding to its charm and appeal in terms of value a necklace like this would have an auction estimate of from an auction standpoint a necklace like this would have an auction estimate of $5,000 to $7,000 oh my goodness these were gifted to their parents for their wedding in 1954 by an old army buddy of their dads here is a collection of six leik goblets crafted from molded glass and adorned with a gray patina they belong to the six figurines pattern Renee leik the celebrated french glass designer was known for his intricate craftsmanship the six figurine goblets display Le's signature Style with intricate relief work of various figures each piece Bears the engraved signature R leik indicating Renee leik the six figurines goblets May depict female figures animals or symbolic elements all with L's Grace and delicacy lak's sets may vary due to a limited edition or custom pieces the six figurines goblets are probably made of Le's favorite crystal glass for its Clarity and Brilliance owning leik six figurines glass goblets with the original box is having a valuable Art Deco piece with a flicker of admiration the appraiser valued the leik six figurines glass goblets well at auction these would likely bring between three and $5,000 to oh that's so cool yeah awesome the item we've been presented with today is a piece offering a glimpse into the history of Arizona the guest grandfather had cross pth with the soldiers involved in the surrender of jono he was invited to the celebration in Tucson 1886 during the festivities the clerk of the San Xavier Hotel gave him the hotel Ledger he was invited to the celebrations that Tuson gave to these men and uh the clerk of the hotel gave him the hotel Ledger that had all the signatures of these people what sets this Ledger apart is the presence of signatures from notable figures intertwined with the history of of Arizona additionally The Ledger contains other remarkable items such as an invitation to the ball held in honor of General miles and photographs capturing the parade that accompanied the celebration uh and what we've got here is just tremendous amount of ephemera things like the invitations to the ball that was held for uh Nelson miles the dance card that was used at the dance it has a picture of miles on the front and gono in the back back and these marvelous photographs of the parade that occurred at the time of the celebration among these signatures are those of Lieutenant Charles Gatewood Virgil her and many others in essence this Ledger serves as an invaluable collection of preserved documents directly linked to the end of the jono campaign in 1886 it's worth about I want to be conservative and guess that it's probably worth between 8 and $10,000 and it might be worth a lot more than that we've been presented with two pieces of jewelry today these pieces are works of art made by a revolutionary American artist Charles Loma Charles Loma was a renowned Native American Artist specifically a Hy Jeweler and ceramicist known for his Innovative work in the mid 20th century Our Guest on the show had met Charles Loma in an art gallery where he was having a show he was having a show so he was actually in the G in the gallery and so you met him yes and purchas she purchased both pieces directly from the artist himself Loma revolutionized Native American Jewelry by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques into his pieces one of lom's most distinctive contributions to jewelry making was his use of Tua casting a technique in which molten metal is poured into a mold carved from volcanic toffa Stone Charles Loma was known to break away from the traditional Native American Style with his unique and revolution Ary art two pieces of original art from an artist of his pedigree will be worth a boat this particular one the smaller one I think we're conserved and saying it would sell for about $28,000 on today's market oh my goodness and the other piece probably in the $40,000 Marketplace oh these remarkable Civil War error letters were discovered in an old house in Oakland Mississippi found hidden in a wooden box within a wall and purchased by the mother for $100 the letters primarily from a man named GD Barnes who later became Lieutenant Barnes offers a glimpse into the life and correspondence of a soldier during the Civil War first of all he had loads of supplies The Collection includes letters from Grenada Mississippi and later from Kentucky where Barnes signed his letters as Lieutenant Barnes indicating a promotion and rank one particularly intriguing letter is from a woman named Theo expressing her disain for an impending marriage to a lieutenant in the 28th Mississippi highlighting the personal so she hates him but she's marrying him she's going to have to marry him anyway apparently and the letters provide insight into the lives of soldiers and their families during the war offering a perspective that is often overlooked in historical records while the entire archive contains hundreds of letters the six letters discussed in the appraisal could fetch between and I think easily you can be talking to a th000 to 2,000 per letter so you have six letters here so you're probably talking $6 to 12,000 at a retail price of what's just here what we have here are the 1957 Lone Ranger and Tonto posters these prints were premiums offered by the General Mills Corporation as part of a promotion children could acquire them by mailing a box stop and possibly a small amount of money to General Mills the posters featured life-size images of popular Western stars from the television show portrayed by actors Jay silver heels and clayon Moore interestingly the guest obtained these posters as part of a collection of memorabilia purchased from an online auction I used to be a relatively large collector of memorabilia from my youth and from other youths and I bought these on an online auction the posters came in the original mailing envelope which adds to the provenance and uniqueness most paper items like these posters were not often preserved making them somewhat rare as you said they're folded as issued because they were meant to be mailed to people so in order to fit into the envelope they had to be folded a piece such as this captures the essence of 1950s America featuring cherished relics from a time when serial box Toops granted children access to their TV Heroes and it's worth an estimate of $1,200 to $1,800 you could pay to have these restored the guest purchased these three vintage London Underground posters from Stanford University Renaissance Fair in the 1960s for $1 each the posters were created by different artists under the guidance of Frank pick a pioneering advertising director the first poster features an abstract depiction of a tunnel and bouquet of flowers exuding hope and Beauty another poster embodied classic art deco style emphasizing speed and Sleek design the third post showcased various leisure activities including a rare appearance by Mickey Mouse highly valued for their unique Styles and historical significance the appraiser estimated the combined value of the posters to be now a quick tabulation these three posters I would estimate together at 8,000 to $11,000 very good very good indeed thank you very much featured in today's episode is the quel vase an art Nuvo by quelle company it belonged to an artist Florence ewar who was a friend to the guest's mother and gave it to her it was passed down to the guest in the mid '70s the quisel company was formed by Martin Bach senior and Thomas Johnson combination of a chemist who was skilled in handling chemicals and colors and a chief gaffer the company started operation in 1901 till 1924 the triple hook decorations and single hooked feather decoration at the bottom part of the vase indicates its interesting feature the color mixture on this piece shows its uniqueness compared to the regular ones the color is nice it's blue and it's purple instead of the standard what you normally see which would be a gold and a cream and a green quel collectors are known to be fussy this piece is noticed to have a scratch on its surface which happened to reduce the estimated value which could have been if that weren't there I would have been more inclined to say $3,000 to $5,000 okay well thank you for bringing it thank you very much this beautiful figural clock was a retirement gift to guest Uncle who worked at a firm that represented Tiffany dating back to the late 1800s this clock was a beautiful example of Victorian era clocks robt Johnson was a very famous Blues musician in the South and very few photographs of Robert Johnson very few recordings of him but you see Robert Johnson with a very similar guitar to this the clock had a dial with Japanese numbers both hands of the clock form the first and second halves of a dragon creating a complete Dragon at 3:00 what a craft indeed there was another Dragon decorated on the side of the clock switched from making the old style archtop guitars to the Flatt top guitars as they were developing their bracing system the first iterations were the H brace the detailing was Exquisite a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of the era despite some missing parts the piece was in admirable condition much to the guest disappointment the appraiser estimated the value of this beauty to be bring somewhere in the neighborhood of $4,000 Market gosh this intriguing painting by William Holbrook beard an early American Artist depicts a Sly Fox with a hen showcasing Beard's unique style of anthropomorphized animals beard born in 1824 and passed away in 1900 initially began his career as a portrait artist but later turned to paint animals with human-like characteristics really very desirable and collectible and they often show sort of the seven deadly sins the painting signed by beard and dated features a fox with a mischievous expression suggesting it has stolen the hen capturing a moment of suspense and humor the period plaque accompanying the painting adds to its authenticity dating back to the 19th century Bears animal paintings are highly sought after by collectors for their Whimsical yet thought-provoking depictions of animal behavior in terms of value this painting is estimated to be worth around I would think of an insurance value for it around $15,000 This Charming bronze sculpture depicts two young girls with a fisherman's basket originally gifted to the guest's grandmother by a wealthy donor the sculpture is signed by the French sculptor Francois Ru lar who is active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for his art Nuvo style the piece features intricate details and a gold patina characteristic of L's work which often included both large public sculptures and smaller domestic scenes The Foundry mark on the sculpture indicates it was cast in Paris adding to its authenticity and value while larsh is most famous for his sculpture of the art Nuvo dancer Louie Fuller this piece reflects his skill in creating smaller tabletop sculptures with a charming and was made out of bronze cast in Paris in the early part of the 20th century despite some wear to the patina which is expected for a piece of its age the sculpture is in good condition in today's auction Market this sculpture is valued between in today's auction Market between $2,500 and $3,500 how remarkable that's a wonderful this Exquisite Masterpiece is breathtaking it was presented on the show by a guest and her parents acquired this piece at a garage sale this delicately crafted jar originated from Japan furthermore this item dates back to the late 19th century particularly this jar was made by bukusu Kuan a Japanese ceramist Who was appointed as an artist to the Japanese Imperial household he was also one of the major Potters of the Mii era it features a colorful floral design upon inspecting the Jar's interior we can see the name of the maker inscribed another Maker's Mark beneath the jar is visible a perfectly preserved jar like like this being this rare would have its value at auction placed around at auction it could make 8,000 to 10,000 oh my goodness these 18th Century Shoes hold a fascinating history purchased by the guest husband and an estate sale in the New Haven area about 30 years ago originally bought during the bicentennial time the shoes were intended for the guest who along with her husband by Centennial time my husband and I did living history and he bought them for me so he could use them to make me a pair of 18th Century Shoes the shoes made of silk with a linen lining feature a unique design with flaps and no distinct left or right foot an interesting note accompanies these shoes suggesting they were worn by the daughter of Mr cogwell The Collector for the port of the City of New Haven according to the note George Washington himself asked Mr cogwell if he could dance with his daughter at a grand ball and she wore these shoes for the occasion while the story's authenticity cannot be verified the shoes design particularly the heel shape the way that it's shaped and this this shape was popular in about 1785 1787 despite their worn condition these shoes hold significant historical and collectible value with an estimated retail value of the retail value of these shoes is $1,500 okay condition is everything in the world of textiles and they're really really pretty beat up if they were in perfect condition they'd probably be worth upwards of $155,000 wow wow we are presented with a painting by one of the best known African-American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries on today's episode the painting was done by Henry osawa Tanner Tanner was a renowned African-American artist who gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th century his Works often capture powerful emotions and scenes with remarkable depth and skill and as we can see from this painting just like most of Turner's works it's a religious depiction by the mid 1890s he turns to religious subjects and so most of what he did after that time are the religious subjects such as we see here right there's a label on painting tagged Grand Central art galleries pastoral scene Palestine by Henry oot Tanner and it is numbered 491 another thing found on the painting is an authentication stamp by the artist's son Jesse o Tanner I have a stamp here by the artist's son Jesse oot Tanner who states that his father made this work this painting showcases Tanner's Mastery of technique and his ability to evoke profound emotions and would be worth I believe that it would sell in the neighborhood of $335,000 $35,000 wow these Chinese clani hat SS offer a glimpse into the past serving as a unique cooling device for officials in Pay king during the scorching Summers of the early 19th century these stands were used by officials to cool their hats often with ice in the bottom providing relief from the extreme heat the intricate guzon design showcases the Exquisite craftsmanship of the era adding to their historical and artistic value and the value of these fascinating artifacts was appraised at $3,000 at auction presented a Haywood Wakefield desk which has been in her home since her childhood this piece in question is a knee hole desk likely made of birch or Maple it was designed by a Russian American industrial designer count Alexis D Sakowski known principally for his streamlined style of Automotive designs zakowski also completed numerous other design projects including bicycles kitchen items and Furniture this particular desk is an early version from 1940 distinguished by its unique feet and size which differ slightly from the post-war production desks unlike later versions this desk does not bear the Branded Haywood Wakefield Mark as the traditional eagle Mark was only used from 1946 onwards the desk is solid wood and has been refinished which while not ideal for collectors see seeking original finishes does not significantly impact its value at between 12 to 1500 thank you very much Ence of this piece is a shimmering Masterpiece that exudes luxury Our Guest today showcases a satin glass Rose Bowl that she inherited from her mother the piece features diamond shaped patterns and multiple colors intertwined to give it a rainbow impression therefore earning its name rainbow mother of pearl also visible on this item is a beautiful satin finish although there are some tiny signs of wear on this jar they would not significantly affect its value made from the finest and rarest satin glasses this jar is truly a testament to craftsmanship and luxury at auction this item would fetch a value of around for $2,000 oh my God is an online document that once belonged to Kon Carpenter worn by her in a concert likely around 1975 based on her hairstyle at the time the jacket was identified by a fan who recognized it from an old photo not included with the purchase designed by an artist Karen Carpenter dated in 1975 the jacket features various characters including the blue meanie and the Beatles from the Yellow Submarine Our Guest purchased it from a Hollywood Boutique called the pleasure Dome created custom things oneof aind things for customers or had artists who did it has the label made of heavy cotton canvas the jacket remains in good condition and was acquired by the current owner for around $300 in an online auction this jacket is estimated to be worth between between $223,000 on today's market item is a stunning homage to the rich cultural heritage of meso America the guest presented the item on the show and mentioned that he purchased it from a dealer in Native American artifacts 30 years ago the figure depicts a halisco warrior with halisco now being a state in Mexico additionally this piece originated from West Mexico and dates back to Circ 200 BC to 200 ad furthermore there's a pattern on the figure's body which signifies that magnes was artificially applied to its surface being larger than its counterpart definitely sets it apart also being a piece of Mexico's history it's expected that its value at auction would be placed at worth 500 to $1,000 on the market presented on the show is a rare Sue catlinite pipe from Minnesota dating back to the 1860s to the 1890s these come from an area in southern Minnesota called a Pipestone Quarry Sue Indian catalite pipes are traditional smoking pipes made by the Sue Native American tribe these pipes are crafted from catalite a type of claystone that is soft and easily carved along allowing for intricate designs and shape 1870 the first pipe is estimated to be from the 1860s or 1870s while the second pipe is dated to around 1880 or 1890 also the use of pipes is deeply rooted in Sue tradition and Ceremony this Unique Piece plays an important role in their culture and spiritual practices representing a traditional art form and smoking tradition of the Sue tribe with an estimated value of is 25 to 3500 really purchased these baskets in Louisiana many years ago and this one along the highway in Louisiana before you were born these baskets are choca Indian artifacts from Mississippi and Louisiana rafted from River cane they're woven into narrow strips each possesses inner and outer layers all of these are double weave except for the miniature one which is single weave they boast intricate decorations and Superior craftsmanship these are probably the most decorated chock to baskets I've ever seen these date back to the 1920s or 30s a appraiser assigns a unique value to each basket baskets and these in the these bigger baskets $400 to $600 a piece you're a kidy no little red and tan basket that's probably $150 to $200 for that sure that basket I would say 75 5 to $100 uh-huh that's a nice number it's nice they're nice baskets it's great to see them value of the whole collection is between $1,800 to $2,400 this banjo belongs to the owner's great-grandfather the banjo which traveled with the guest's great-grandfather from Maine to the West is from the 19th century in the 19th century there were multiple schools of banjo making on the East Coast this specific banjo resembles the classic craftsmanship of ss Stewart from Philadelphia around 1880 a Hallmark of the Philadelphia school is the sharp undercut Peg head as observed here Pearl work is characteristic of ss Stewart style and its value at auction is 18 to 2200 might be a little bit on the strong side but it's all here it's in great shape and it's a great piece of family history here are what are presented before us today on the show Carriage clocks are small portable clocks that were originally designed for traveling and were often carried in horsedrawn carriages hence the name the carriage clocks presented today are French made clocks and were all made between 1880 and 1905 these clock panels were made with porcelain and the case of these clocks were made with brass with glass panels to protect the clock face we can see that these Clocks Were crafted with the Precision of the French Craftsmen to ensure their durability and accuracy French Carriage clocks are renowned for the level of craftsmanship put into them and were highly sought after as luxury time pieces the value so is that the what do you think these French Carriage clocks that epitomize the Pinnacle of craftsmanship and elegance in portable time pieces would be worth bu that retail it would cost you in the region of £6,000 oh my goodness this Clockwork marel a French automaton crafted by Parisian Leopold Lambert between 1889 and 1900 was gifted to the guest's parents by their employer's wife in Montana more than just a toy the automaton is a testament to Lambert's skill here is an automaton which is a French Clockwork doll or music box with a key marked by the Maker's initials lb it Springs to life with a gentle Melody its intricate movements are a testament to its quality remarkably the original silk clothing wig hat and shoes remain intact and the papier-mâché body boasts no cracks or repairs a true survivor in pristine condition this exceptional piece with its perfect originality is estimated to be worth Sim in the range between 12 to $15,000 wow this guest brought three historical items to the show a framed photograph a personalized Air Force One crew jacket and a follow-up picture these items belong to her father who was an Air Force One crew member crew and the Squadron for over 20 years and this was they all flew to Cairo Egypt for onoir Sadat's funeral the follow-up photograph captures a group of smiling Airmen during an off-duty layover in Cairo Egypt in 1981 they were on their way to attend the funeral of President anoas sadad covered in autographs it became a testament to the camaraderie in the second picture the guest father is standing with the two presidents great that's great and and the photo on this side shows on the on the flight the personalized Air Force One crew jacket adds another layer to the story honestly say I don't remember ever seeing a flight jacket from from Air Force One like that if were this collection to be valued for auction it's estimated to fetch a combined price between in that it ties it all together I would put a estimate somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000 for this little grouping wow thank you a glimmer of yellow catches the light as a guest presents a ring the guest explains the ring was an engagement gift from the grandfather to the grandmother in 1915 the intricate Platinum work reflects the style popular during that era hinting at a possible East Coast Jeweler a canary is a term that we really don't use in the jewelry world as much as we used to the Centerstone a vibrant fancy intense yellow diamond is estimated to be around half a car well it looks to me like a very fine sort of East Coast Jeweler it's unsigned so we can't really determine who made it but because of the fine Platinum work and this really nice Garland Motif which we have on the sides here as well delicate Garland motifs Grace the sides showcasing the fine craftsmanship that went into the Ring's creation the appraiser estimates the Ring's auction value to be between for auction purposes I would estimate this to be worth anywhere between $4,000 and $6,000 great yeah the guest received this Roy Rogers cap gun set in the mail in 1957 as a third place prize in a contest where the first prize was a pony and the second prize was a trip to the Double R Bar Ranch disappointed at first the guest's mother preserved the set including the original box and we have this presentation letter mhm signed by Roy Rogers himself the king of the Cowboys right the contest for Baker's instant chocolate asked participants to explain why they liked it in 10 words or less with the guest winning entry being it's easy to mix and the flavor is delicious the cap guns are a special edition goldplated set making them a valuable and unique collector's item while a standard Roy Rogers gun set in the Box can fetch $500 to $600 a special edition like this could be valued around $1,500 the value of the cap gun set today could easily surpass I'm just wondering if that pony would be still worth $4 to $5,000 today really that would be my thought oh wow the guest purchased this unique chair in the late 1970s from a store and has never seen another one like it since despite surviving moves and kids the chair remains a cherished piece in their collection the chair was actually new in 1964 and was designed by Italian designer Franco banika reflecting the futuristic and Contraption like style popular during the Space Race era of the 1960s made with a bamboo frame and ratton seat in canopy the chair combines earthy materials with a futuristic design it's Contraption like it really speaks of the Industrial Age the guest originally paid around $200 for the chair but today a similar chair in a gallery setting could fetch around today a chair like this in a gallery setting is probably around $1,500 give or take they're really rare so it's hard to really pinpoint and average and uh I wonder if you would consider sitting in it for us the guest inherited this item from their parents and recalls noticing it around the age of 12 initially mistaken for a lamp this item is actually a vase known as the American Beauty vase made by the Roy Croft group renowned for their craftsmanship unfortunately this vase was converted into a lamp leading to Drilling and corrosion issues over time similar to the weathering scene on the Statue of Liberty starting off with being turned into a lamp so somewhere along the way they drilled through it despite his condition this piece is still valued at a round in this condition as it is at auction it's probably worth around $1,000 appreciate it very much this ukulele was purchased by the guest dad's aunt in the 1920s and has remained in their family home since childhood the appraiser identified it as a Gibson style 3 ukulele it had distinguished snow flake inlays multiple bindings white Celluloid pegs mahogany back sides and top and a Rosewood fingerboard judging from the words the Gibson the appraiser said the ukulele dated back to around 1928 or 1929 the original hard case of the ukulele was in excellent condition uh after that it would have just said probably just Gibson instead of the Gibson much to the guest's surprise the appraiser valued the ukul at altogether it's one of the cleanest nicest style 3es I've seen on a retail level this is worth about $2,000 wow that's that's phenomenal more than you thought that's wonderful oh yeah way more than I thought the guest bought this horse Weather Vein for $1 at a rummage sale 15 years ago the appraiser noted the weather vein's size and the commonality of reproductions in the market emphasizing its authenticity when you first brought it over the first thing that hit me was the size although the exact origin of the Weather Vein was uncertain it was believed to have come from a family farm in North Dakota made from found materials like galvanized Roofing the weather vean portrayed a sturdy Workhorse highlighting its practical function kind of roofing galvanized material you can see the galvanizing on the tail there in front of you he made a horse like what was on the farm it's weathered surface and the presence of bullet holes indicated his age and authenticity dating back to the early 20th century possibly the Depression era The Weather Vein was estimated to fetch between and if something like this were to go through an auction the pre-sale estimate on it would be $3,000 to $5,000 oh that's what I like to hear
