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TheVTCGuy · 5 June 2010, 02:08 PM

Ok, so here is the story....

The year, is 1940, my Grandmother (living in Detroit at the time) goes to an estate sale (purportedly from one of the Fords) and purchases a beautiful porcelan vase for $25. Suposedly, she got in big trouble from my Grandfather for spending so much, (that was a lot of money back then) but knowing who really ran the household, she put him back in his place. There were a lot of stories about this vase coming from Queen Victoria's personal collection... blah blah blah... Anyway, when my Mom and Dad got married in 1954, my grandmother gave this vase to my mother. It really is beautiful, with Gold Inlay, and semi-precious stones.

Over the years, my mother has thought of that vase as her financial back up, if anything catasrophic happened she could always "sell the vase." Mind you, she never had it appraised, and for all we know is a dime-store copy worth $10... But in my mom's mind, it was always a priceless piece of artwork....

For about 10 years, I kept telling her I was going to take the vase to the Antiques Roadshow, and maybe we'd be rich... (or, we'd find out it's worth ten dollars). The show will be in San Diego next Saturday and I got me a ticket!!!!!!

Has anyone else ever been to one? Wondering what it was like. Who Knows!? The vase could be worth the legend and I'll get on TV and be rich!

(Or they could laugh at me and tell me it's worthless) Either way I'm looking forward to it. Wish me Luck!!!!!

Safetrends · 5 June 2010, 02:13 PM

Until you get it looked at make sure you pack it real good so it will not get damaged. I would say it was real by looking at it.

TheVTCGuy · 5 June 2010, 02:14 PM

Oh yeah, it's in about 3 feet of bubble wrap.

Safetrends · 5 June 2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Oh yeah, it's in about 3 feet of bubble wrap.

Now put it in a box and just be careful, I have a chamber pot that is over two hundred years old. The thing has made it over on the covered wagon and it is still in excellent condition.

marie · 5 June 2010, 02:18 PM

What does it say on the bottom of the vase?

Safetrends · 6 June 2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mcl

What does it say on the bottom of the vase?

Jocke · 13 June 2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mcl

What does it say on the bottom of the vase?

This side down.

figbo · 13 June 2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

This side down.

You're too much,man!

TheVTCGuy · 5 June 2010, 02:20 PM

It's got some Mark, kind of like a cresent-moon, very faint, and a hand-painted Rose over it. It's at least 70 years old, but as to anything else, I know absolutely nothing about it.

marie · 5 June 2010, 02:26 PM

I have watched that show with my dad on occasion when he is visiting, and it is really interesting.

Please keep us posted on what they say.

Safetrends · 5 June 2010, 02:30 PM

I liked the red neck that was using a sword for cutting melons. The sword was worth twenty grand. It belong to a General in the Civil war. OMG.

bewithabob · 5 June 2010, 02:29 PM

this will be interesting! Good luck!

CoopJr · 6 June 2010, 12:10 AM

Good luck Paul! I love that show. The best one was a little old lady that brought in a desk...turns out the thing was worth $125K!

STEELINOX · 6 June 2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Good luck Paul! I love that show. The best one was a little old lady that brought in a desk...turns out the thing was worth $125K!

Wowsers, a desk !

CoopJr · 6 June 2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Wowsers, a desk !

Yes...it was from the 17th century and had some sort of makers mark on it that identified the piece. It was those two twin brothers who work for Sotheby's who were appraising it...they were literally swooning over this thing.

rfknauss · 6 June 2010, 01:05 AM

Good luck Paul ...... hope you become rich and get on TV!

snowbird · 6 June 2010, 01:20 AM

Should be an interesting experience.

If you have it appraised with the Daytona included (as in the photo), that will increase the value considerably.

Saxon007 · 6 June 2010, 02:03 AM

I love Antiques Roadshow, the British one on BBCA is good too.

My guess - and this is a complete WAG because I know nothing about antiques or damn near anything else - is $2500.

Hope it goes well!

Skullring · 6 June 2010, 02:01 AM

I was going to go once but the line was literally a mile long going into the auditorium. It is an interesting show. Let us know how the vase turns out.

daveathall · 6 June 2010, 02:10 AM

Have you got a photo of the bottom of the vase?

BarkMaster · 6 June 2010, 05:31 AM

Good luck, Paul.

I really hope it's very valuable, but even if it's not, it will be a memorable experience!

Nicko · 6 June 2010, 07:06 AM

Good luck! I can't wait to see it. Let us know when it has aired, maybe I can see it via the internet since we don't get that show here in Spain.

Nicko · 6 June 2010, 07:12 AM

Guys, we all can watch it here via the web!

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/

Even us here in Europe and other parts of the word can watch it once it airs! I can't wait.

sleddog · 6 June 2010, 07:31 AM

I'm really looking forward to the outcome Paul......

For you,I hope it's worth LOTS!!...Good luck!!

gmh1013 · 6 June 2010, 01:41 PM

Love the show but the line was 2 miles long to get in here in Phoenix and went out to eat instead

diversified · 6 June 2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Love the show but the line was 2 miles long to get in here in Phoenix and went out to eat instead

I've heard the lines at this show go on forever, anyway, good luck Paul. It sounds like it should be interesting.

TheVTCGuy · 13 June 2010, 04:50 AM

OK! Today's the DAY! I'm heading down in just a little while. I expect the line to be terribly long... but what the heck, I'll take a book or something.

I'm actually getting really excited!

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!

Johny · 13 June 2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

OK! Today's the DAY! I'm heading down in just a little while. I expect the line to be terribly long... but what the heck, I'll take a book or something.

I'm actually getting really excited!

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!

remember we all liked you when you had nothing

Jocke · 13 June 2010, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

OK! Today's the DAY! I'm heading down in just a little while. I expect the line to be terribly long... but what the heck, I'll take a book or something.

I'm actually getting really excited!

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!

I will look for you at the end of the show when you say: I believe this was worth $30K but the gentleman in
the cowboy hat told me it's worth around $50.

Just kidding, good luck my friend.

figbo · 13 June 2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I will look for you at the end of the show when you say: I believe this was worth $30K but the gentleman in
the cowboy hat told me it's worth around $50.

Just kidding, good luck my friend.

I'll give him 25 via Paypal right now!

5 June 2010, 02:18 PM	#5
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rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Good luck Paul ...... hope you become rich and get on TV! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

6 June 2010, 02:03 AM	#18
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I love Antiques Roadshow, the British one on BBCA is good too. My guess - and this is a complete WAG because I know nothing about antiques or damn near anything else - is $2500. Hope it goes well! __________________ Licensed to kill time.

5 June 2010, 02:13 PM	#2
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Until you get it looked at make sure you pack it real good so it will not get damaged. I would say it was real by looking at it.

5 June 2010, 02:14 PM	#3
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	Oh yeah, it's in about 3 feet of bubble wrap.

5 June 2010, 02:20 PM	#9
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	It's got some Mark, kind of like a cresent-moon, very faint, and a hand-painted Rose over it. It's at least 70 years old, but as to anything else, I know absolutely nothing about it.

5 June 2010, 02:30 PM	#11
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I liked the red neck that was using a sword for cutting melons. The sword was worth twenty grand. It belong to a General in the Civil war. OMG.

6 June 2010, 12:10 AM	#13
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Good luck Paul! I love that show. The best one was a little old lady that brought in a desk...turns out the thing was worth $125K!

6 June 2010, 01:20 AM	#17
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Should be an interesting experience. If you have it appraised with the Daytona included (as in the photo), that will increase the value considerably.

6 June 2010, 02:01 AM	#19
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I was going to go once but the line was literally a mile long going into the auditorium. It is an interesting show. Let us know how the vase turns out. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

6 June 2010, 02:10 AM	#20
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Have you got a photo of the bottom of the vase? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

6 June 2010, 05:31 AM	#21
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Good luck, Paul. I really hope it's very valuable, but even if it's not, it will be a memorable experience! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

6 June 2010, 07:06 AM	#22
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Good luck! I can't wait to see it. Let us know when it has aired, maybe I can see it via the internet since we don't get that show here in Spain.

6 June 2010, 07:12 AM	#23
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Guys, we all can watch it here via the web! http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/ Even us here in Europe and other parts of the word can watch it once it airs! I can't wait.

6 June 2010, 07:31 AM	#24
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	I'm really looking forward to the outcome Paul...... For you,I hope it's worth LOTS!!...Good luck!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

6 June 2010, 01:41 PM	#25
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Love the show but the line was 2 miles long to get in here in Phoenix and went out to eat instead

13 June 2010, 04:50 AM	#27
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	OK! Today's the DAY! I'm heading down in just a little while. I expect the line to be terribly long... but what the heck, I'll take a book or something. I'm actually getting really excited! WISH ME LUCK!!!!!

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