Antiques Roadshow Update

4 years ago

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I went to AR at Winterthur yesterday. I started a new thread, but you can find the original one here: https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5711009/im-going-to-antiques-roadshow-anyone-else-been#n=31

At first the appraiser thought my statuary foot was indeed Roman, but then decided that it was a “Grand Tour” souvenir, so about 200 years old, not 2,000. He said that Grand Tour things were very collectable, and it was worth about $1,000. If it was a true antiquity, he said it would be about $1500.00. And I was not asked to be on TV. :(

I also brought a necklace and bracelet that my father gave to my mother before they were married. My Dad was stationed in Panama during WWII and bought them there, and we always called them “The Panama Jewels”, and every daughter, niece, granddaughter, etc. in our family has worn them for their proms and weddings. We knew they were garnets, not rubies, but we always thought they were Estate jewelry, possibly Art Nouveau. When I was young I dreamed up a romantic story that a seaman might have brought the pieces from Paris or New Orleans and lost them in Panama. Turns out they were made in the 1940’s in Newark, NJ and are worth about $250.00! We actually had to laugh about that -- these are our precious family jewels!! But still precious to us, of course!

Fortunately the rain held off as everything except the furniture was outdoors. We had a wonderful time and the show will air sometime next winter. You might see us in the Feedback Booth – I made my sister rehearse and the guy taping us said were the best so far. You don’t think he says that to everyone, does he?

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Kitchenwitch111
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4 years ago

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Antiques Roadshow does not give written appraisals, only verbal, so it’s not a place to get a real appraisal. It really is all for show!

I looked online and Grand Tour souvenirs seem to be a thing, (for big prices!) but I haven’t seen a fragment like mine yet.

I believe Mtnrd asked for a photo of the Panama Jewels, so here you go. The bracelet is from the same jeweler, and it's not really a match, but it works.

For scale, the oval pendant part is about 1 ½” long.

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pudgeder
4 years ago
Even if you didn't make your television debut, it's an experience not everyone gets to enjoy!

Your stories are as wonderful as your treasures. So glad you were able to participate this event.

I will admit... I'm pea green with envy!
Fun2BHere
4 years ago
How fun! Thanks for coming back to tell us the story. I think the story of the experience is almost as special as the treasure!
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Allison0704
4 years ago
Glad you had fun! Sorry you didn't luck out!
OutsidePlaying
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Glad you had such fun with the experience. Your story of the process and what happened is wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing with us.
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
4 years ago
I am glad it was such fun. Now, I will have to start watching again to catch you at the end!
maddielee
4 years ago
Oh....I wanted your foot to be the missing foot of a Michelangelo piece! Still neat to learn it’s history. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
localeater
4 years ago
What a great experience. In my eyes, you are famous even if you dont get on TV.
czarinalex
4 years ago
What a fun time for you and your sister. So funny about your family jewels! I think it's a great story to be passed down with the jewelry.
maire_cate
4 years ago
Thanks for reporting back. I think that makes the Panama Jewels even more valuable! Glad the rain held off for you - I hope you had a great time.
Michele
4 years ago
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was looking forward to the update! I think the jewelry IS precious if only for the fact that it’s been worn on all those special days by all your loved ones! Glad you had fun
mtnrdredux_gw
4 years ago
So cool! Interesting that an authentic foot from the Roman era would only be worth $1500--- where can i buy one for that? (checking Amazon)

PS Would it be inappropriate to ask you to post a photo of the ... family jewels?
dedtired
4 years ago
Careful what you ask for, Mtn.

i hope you’re on the show! I would love to see that. One time I took my mother’s Sevres urns to a local version of AR. Turns out they were knockoffs, but she wouldn’t believe them.
bpath
4 years ago
Thanks for the update, it sounds like a fun day. Now I have to be sure and watch AR come winter to see our celebrity!

mtnrd, you crack me up.
Honu3421
4 years ago
Oh, sounds like you had such a great time. Did they tell you the air date? I hope your feedback booth comment makes it on the show. How fun it would be to see you after knowing the backstory.
User
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I want to see the family jewels, too :)

Strange that he purchased them in Panama but they were made in Newark...I'm thinking the appraisers can be wrong sometimes...
robo (z6a)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Who appraised your jewels? Was it my dream dad Kevin Zavian? Love that guy!

PS guess I’m not the only one who loves him haha
jojoco
4 years ago
Bah! What do they know? Lol.
Arapaho-Rd
4 years ago
So neat to get to do that! Thanks for updating us. I hope to see the show when it airs.
Joaniepoanie
4 years ago
What fun! Still cool to have something that is 200 years old. Makes me want to have some things appraised, but other than AR I have no idea how to find a trusted source.
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4 years ago
Sounds like a great experience. Thanks for sharing with us, loved hearing about the foot and the family jewels.
hhireno
4 years ago
One morning this week, my Philadelphia NPR station (WHYY) was doing a story on the Winterthur AR taping. I thought hey! I “know” someone there. They mentioned a couple that have been to 4 tapings and never picked for the show. The woman said you hear so many interesting stories from the other people in line.

What a fun thing to get to do.
maddielee
4 years ago
“. Makes me want to have some things appraised, but other than AR I have no idea how to find a trusted source.”

Joanie, museums (and some libraries) often hold appraisal days. Usually on a Saturday morning, a couple times a year. One here (Tampa) charges $5.00 per item. Or you can contact an antique store in your area and ask who they recommend.

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Joaniepoanie
4 years ago
Thanks Maddie....would have never thought to contact a museum.

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