The Most Expensive Finds On Antiques Roadshow

For over 20 years, PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” has given an inside look into the world of antiques appraisal. Although its premise might not seem like the makings of a hit series, “Antiques Roadshow” was one of the first to prove there’s a real market for trash-to-treasure TV, and its multiple Emmy nominations certainly back that up.
But are there any show guests who’ve actually hit pay dirt with their goods? You’d be surprised how much some of these items have been appraised for. From a metal mobile worth half a million to a $2 million blanket, these are the most expensive finds on “Antiques Roadshow.”

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Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Watch | 0:00
1907 Robert Henri painting | 0:54
1847 James Henry Beard painting | 1:42
1896 Frederic Remington portrait | 2:45
Alexander Calder mobile | 3:56
18th Century jade collection | 4:39
1870s Baseball Card Collection | 5:44
18th Century Rhino Horn Cups | 6:33
1904 Diego Rivera Painting | 7:17
1850s Navajo Blanket | 8:27
1914 Patek Philippe Watch | 9:21

[GrungeHQ]

What do you think of “Antiques Roadshow”?

[hjufnrb]

One of the fun parts of this show is seeing the reaction of the person when being told the value. You've totally missed this out of the video.

[Radioactive_Slime]

Nothing beats the Navajo blanket “national treasure” appraisal. I remember watching the episode when it first aired, and the emotion between the owner and the appraiser was palpable. Just a stunning piece of work. I hope the blanket is being well cared for and respected.

[williamconway]

I saw one episode... around 2000 or so. Some elderly lady brought in a pocket watch with a hand written letter from George Washington. Apparently it was given to her great great great grandfather, who was a captain on a Naval ship, during the Revolutionary War, for his service to the country. The appraiser said it is one of five known to be made and handed out to Naval captains. That appraiser said she could not put a value on it because it can only be listed a 'Priceless', and it deserves to be in a museum.

[mollymolohon]

I've been a viewer of Antiques Roadshow for at least 18 years and I can say that I NEVER get tired of seeing all the awesome things people being in on a regular basis!!! The extraordinary items folks find is truly amazing. I don't think I will ever get over experiencing the fun and surprises you when you're on the show ‼️ WOW ❣️❣️🤓

[RyanHorseHelmet]

I love that lady with the Jade, and after the appraisal she just goes "Damn....!" I'd be so shook too loll.

[susanlawens]

I saw the episode with the blanket, and was floored. And, I would say, it changed my life. And it made me think, I wonder how many things my father and mother, grandmother and grandfather, gave away, or threw away, that would be be thousands or a million of dollars worth, today.

[Klutzy]

Although I haven’t seen it in years, I used to watch the show all the time. I remember two finds: One was a person who found an old helmet jammed into the rafters of their attic. It turned out to be ancient Roman and worth great deal of money. The other was someone who had a beautiful early American bureau. Because it looked old and worn they had taken it to a restorer to make it shiny and new looking again. They discovered that it was worth about $10, 000, but if they had left it in its original condition it would have been $100, 000. That was about 30 years ago so you can imagine what it would be worth now. Needless to say the person was not very happy!

[crose]

My brother and sister in law were clearing her mother's house after she passed away. They asked a local antiques dealer round to see if there was anything of value. The dealer's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw a small table. He went back to his office to check because that very day he had been reading an antiques magazine which had that very same style table on the front cover. Turned out that it was some kind of art deco piece by a very famous person and it went on to sell at auction for almost £40, 000.

[Bluecrows]

I loved this show. One day I will find a gem at a garage sale.

[noimagination]

I liked the mobile best, because it cost the creator not much to give as a gift, but was worth so much for the recipient, or their descendants. That's my favorite story here.

[gasser]

The people who 'give the items on loan' to museums and stuff are the real legends. I'm sure they get SOMETHING but it's really cool to see people care more for the item than the money.

[tonykhan]

That Paul Newman watch recently sold for over 15$M USD at auction. It is one of a kind!

[stameljoe]

I secretly enjoy antiques roadshow, but I'd never have admitted it to my grandmother, lest she decide to binge it for a month (oh, and FIRST COMMENT!)

[kathleenherron]

I loved seeing the episode of the painting that wasn't very special...until they opened the frame. The canvas was actually a Titanic menu. Priceless!

[rickfox]

The priceless item that always gets missed on these videos, it the guy who brought in one of 2 known copies of the federal congressional document combining all of the thirteen colonies into the USA. I believe the US government eminent domained the document but gave him a million dollars.

[kaiserc]

I appreciate you guys getting straight to the point with little fluff.

Excellent narration as well.

[paulnoel]

The 1905 Tiffany helmet lamp appraisal in 99 had two sisters with one of the best and sweetest reactions I have ever seen.

[kurtmason]

Imagine being able to buy a item for 350 bucks, put it in a safe deposit box and being able to sell it for 500k a few decades later ?

[granthaller]

I remember an episode where a Spanish Conquistador’s helmet was appraised. It was found in the rafters of an old barn. It was very ornate. The appraiser had a hard time giving a value because it was so unique and belonged in a museum. I seem to remember a guess of 2 million.