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Selby Abbey walking sticks examined by Michael Aspel
In 1906, the roof of Selby Abbey was destroyed by fire and had
to be rebuilt. One of the stonemasons retained some of the timbers
that were salvaged and, over the years, carved walking sticks for
"special people." There are only 12 of these sticks in the world
and Michael is privileged to see two of them, which are inscribed
"old oak 1906-Selby Abbey."
British doll appraised by Bunny Campione
Bunny Campione is impressed by the pristine condition of an old
doll brought in a box along with a dried-up orange and a faded
photograph. The doll had belonged to the 5-year-old sister of
the girl in the photograph. She had received it as a Christmas
present but died only six weeks later of diphtheria. She was
holding the doll and the orange when she died. Bunny says, "It's
a tragic story, but things are more valuable when they haven't
been played with." It is also unusual because it is a British doll.
Bunny values it at £200 to £300 ($300 to $450).
Masonic porcelain collection appraised by Henry Sandon
"Some of them are of incredible rarity," exclaims Henry Sandon
when presented with a large collection of porcelain and glass
belonging to a Masonic lodge. Many of the objects are decorated
with Masonic symbols. Henry is impressed by the variety and
quality of the items, which were mostly purchased by two wealthy
members of the lodge, and values the collection at more than
£250,000 ($375,000).
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