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Top 10 Items: 5th Place

October 15, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Antiques Roadshow

This lady brought jewelry that her great aunt received from her husband. he was a congressman in the late 1920’s. She’s got several older stones and they’re all large in size and the ring is in superb condition.
You’ll be amazed at the value of the stones she has - in both diamonds and rubies. I’m [...]

A One Million Dollar Appraisal

March 29, 2010 by admin  
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I have to admit, I really love watching the Antiques Roadshow. There are so many incredible pieces shown on the road, from artwork to sculptures and off-the-wall antiques.
Take a look at this clip from the 2010 season premier of the Antiques Roadshow. While watching this clip you’ll see a stunning display of antique jade dating [...]

Antiques Roadshow in Althorp (P3)

October 28, 2009 by admin  
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In the second part of the BBC Antiques Roadshow in Althorp, Lord Spencer asked for expert help identifying a piece from his collection. In this third and final part (from us here at Frank’s Attic Collectables, anyway) one of the experts comes out to help verify the validity of the piece in question. Was the [...]

Antiques Roadshow in Althorp (P2)

October 26, 2009 by admin  
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The folks from the BBC Antiques Roadshow are continuing their discovery of the amazing antiques contained in Althorp. Plus, in this segment, they actually speak to Lord Spencer to get some detailed information about the collection (and the correct pronunciation of Althorp)!

Antiques Roadshow in Althorp (P1)

October 24, 2009 by admin  
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The antiques roadshow is an great show that usually features a bunch of people bringing their antiques and collectables to a group of professionals for assessment. The BBC’s version of the show took a trip to Althorp to see some of the amazing collectables in the home of the late Princess Diana. Check it out!