Tiffany Studios Vases & Crate | Staff Pick | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

"For me, the best ROADSHOW appraisals are full of surprises and this one does not disappoint! I'll never forget seeing this for the first time and being blown away by Arlie Sulka's incredible reveal. Such a special moment for her to appraise an item she had been hoping would pop-up over her 20 years at ROADSHOW." — Allyson Izzo Smith, associate producer

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[aplaceformahvideos]

I love the appraiser. She seems so happy and genuinely awe-struck, like it's the best day of her life just being in these objects' presence

[believingdream]

There's something remarkable about seeing pieces of history being kept in such pristine condition, especially having the crate and everything.

[WaterChleo]

That moment around 3:40 when the appraiser cannot contain her glee with the art and giggles... I LOVE that! Just like another clip where the older gentleman was appraising stone lion figurines from China and was so filled with awe that his voice broke. It's so great to see an enthusiast come face to face with something they've admired for so long... and to be able to touch it! Fun. Great upload, thanks!

[hayleywise]

Wow!! The crate...the straw shipping material... the vases... and her humble, sweet reaction ❤ THIS is what makes Antiques Roadshow so wonderful!!

[blueribb]

I have a lava lamp from my college days when I went through depression. I wonder if it's worth as much

[DouglasKYoung]

I absolutely love the old aunt that bought and simply stored such works of art. In her lifetime she might have been considered kooky when she was more prescient than everyone. I wish they had spoken about her.

[highstreetkillers]

When museums have similar examples they've displayed for 100 years you got something worth serious $

[spike]

That’s amazing. My only dealing with Tiffany was about 20 years ago whilst shopping in New York. I came across a lighting shop as they had a Tiffany lamp In the window. When I looked at about 50 other lamps, I said which are original Tiffany lamp. “They all are “I was informed. “Are you interested to buy I was asked, no I replied, they are outside my price range ! Well I will sell you an original Tiffany piece today, she said.
I was then taken downstairs, where several pieces of glass were placed on a table. “These are the last pieces of glass from the Tiffany kiln from the factory before it closed, I was told. How much are they I asked, $50 each, great I will have one please. There you are the lady replied, you own a piece of Tiffany history.

[robert_]

I love when appraisers are blown away. There should be an Antiques Roadshow compilation with the appraisers having their minds blown/speechless/tear up.

[throughmyeyes]

original buyer must have been very well off to purchase art glass during the depression, unuasual to say the least

[rosasalazar]

It just goes to show you, never judge a vase by it's shape and warping. Love that the crate is still around and worth more than what one the yellow and white vase.

[PK-mxnf]

That is just amazing. The pieces look like new and she kept the crate! Wauw.

[Padoinky]

Hey Sis, what did the appraiser say? Oh, nothing special...

[me]

This isn't quite the same, but I once spent $4 on a vase at a thrift store that ended up being a $500 Moorcroft.

[Jude]

Donate the box to a museum, sell the rest ... enjoy your life. From someone else’s depression comes joy.

[ladysaturn]

I think the appraiser is more excited than the owner lol

[nemo]

I love to see people get such pleasant surprises at the Antiques Roadshow (or anytime/anywhere).

[qclegion]

Her aunt knew what she was doing. That smart lady gave her next generations a lot of wealth, good for them.

[zolluuu]

The cancelled check in the crate is made out to Tiffany in the amount of $100.00. That was a pretty good investment.

[amoghavarshamurthy]

Wow!! Just wow. The vases are so beautiful too!