Billings, Montana: 2011

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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW and host Mark L. Walberg made their way to majestic Billings, Montana, where the surrounding scenery was spectacular and so were the antique treasures.

Hour 1 | Original Air Date: April 11, 2011 (#1510)

ARTICLE: The "Custer Range" Explained

For some 19th century guns, a serial number that implies even possible use in the Battle of Little Bighorn can mean a significant increase in value.

VIDEO: Hidden Treasure

In this bonus appraisal video, Nick Dawes evaluates an Emile Gallè Jardinière, ca. 1880.

Hour 2 | Original Air Date: April 18, 2011 (#1511)

BONUS VIDEO: Molesworth Chandelier

Looking at more by Molesworth, appraiser John Sollo sheds some light on a rare and very valuable Molesworth chandelier.

VIDEO: Hidden Treasure

In this appraisal video, Daile Kaplan confirms that a guest's camp-store keepsake is an original Ansel Adams photo.

Hour 3 | Original Air Date: April 25, 2011 (#1512)

SLIDESHOW: Behind the Scenes in Billings

Photos from ROADSHOW's visit to Billings on June 26, 2010!

VIDEO: Feedback Booth

All the Feedback Booth videos from our appraisal event in Billings, where guests shared their treasures, trash, and other unique antique tales.

VIDEO: Web-Exclusive Appraisal

Mark Moran appraises an animation cell of "The Three Caballeros" that a guest received as a gift from Walt Disney himself!

1906 Roald Amundsen Artifacts
C. Wesley Cowan

$5,000-$7,000
HR 1

Shoshone Painted Elk Hide, ca. 1895
Bruce Shackelford

$12,000-$20,000
HR 1

1897 Utah Semi-Centennial Cups & Tiffany Pin
Barry Weber

$3,500-$6,000
HR 1

Rowlandson Caricature Portfolio, ca. 1800
Christopher Lane

$35,000
HR 1

English Silver Hunting Trophy
Ronald Bourgeault

$3,000-$5,000
HR 1

Grenfell Missionary Rug, ca. 1915
Ken Farmer

$4,000-$6,000
HR 1

German All-Bisque "French Wrestler," ca. 1885
Floyd Jones

$4,000-$5,000
HR 1

Art Deco Bronze & Ivory Sculpture, ca. 1930
Eric Silver

$6,000-$7,000
HR 1

1953 John Kenneth Ralston Painting
Alan Fausel

$15,000
HR 1

Goodwin Commode & Tuchfarber Lithograph
Brian Witherell

$2,600-$3,800
HR 1

26th Dynasty Ushabti Figure, ca. 550 BC
Anthony Slayter-Ralph

$6,000-$8,000
HR 1

Silver & Glass Presentation Decanter Set, ca. 1874
Kathleen Bailey

$5,000-$7,000
HR 1

1883 Arthur Brown "Yellowstone" Watercolor Painting
Colleene Fesko

$75,000-$125,000
HR 1

20th-Century Diamond Jewelry
Gloria Lieberman

$14,000-$20,000
HR 1

19th-Century Chinese Celadon Nephrite Jade Brush Washer
Erica Voogd-Phillips

$5,000-$7,000
HR 1

Georgian Gem-Set Necklace, ca. 1830
Virginia Salem

$7,000-$9,000
HR 2

19th-Century Japanese Suit of Armor
Lark Mason

$5,000-$8,000
HR 2

French Regency Gilt Bronze Plateau, ca. 1825
John Hays

$50,000-$70,000
HR 2

New York Empire Card Table, ca. 1825
Karen Keane

$1,000-$2,000
HR 2

Ernest Hemingway Signed Hat and Book, ca. 1935
Ken Gloss

$4,500-$6,750
HR 2

Charles Turzak Woodcut Print, ca. 1925
Todd Weyman

$2,000-$3,000
HR 2

Seven Nantucket Baskets
Leigh Keno

$14,150-$18,200
HR 2

Yankees Signed Baseball and Huggins Letters
Leila Dunbar

$14,000-$20,000
HR 2

Klondike Gold Rush Memorabilia, ca. 1897
Rosalie Sayyah

$5,565-$5,570
HR 2

Frazer Axle Grease Self-framed Advertising Sign, ca. 1900
Mark Moran

$4,000-$5,000
HR 2

German "Four Seasons" Porcelain Figurines, ca. 1865
David Lackey

$1,500-$2,000
HR 2

1963 Gibson SG Special Guitar
David Bonsey

$6,000
HR 2

1874 Luigi Rossi Oil Painting
Kathleen Harwood

$12,000-$18,000
HR 2

Handel Lamp with Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1900
David McCarron

$8,000-$12,000
HR 2

Civil War Uniform Group, ca. 1865
Christopher Mitchell

$15,000
HR 2

1798 Thomas Howard Chippendale Slant-Front Desk
Leslie Keno

$10,000-$15,000
HR 3

Sequin Flapper Dress & Lamé Coat, ca. 1925
Steven Porterfield

$3,000-$3,700
HR 3

1866 Laws of Montana Territory Book
Ken Sanders

$10,000
HR 3

1898 F. Gaulke Guitar
Richard Johnston

$2,500-$3,000
HR 3

Historical Glass Diamonds Specimen Set, ca. 1910
Peter Shemonsky

$6,000-$12,000
HR 3

1843 Artillery Sword and Belt
Rafael Eledge

$3,000-$3,500
HR 3

Pairpoint Puffy Boudoir Lamp, ca. 1920
Arlie Sulka

$1,500
HR 3

1673 English Lantern Clock
John Delaney

$1,500
HR 3

Ed Green Carved Wood Wildlife Scene, ca. 1935
Margot Rosenberg

$5,000-$7,000
HR 3

1932 Selden Gile Watercolor
Alasdair Nichol

$5,000-$8,000
HR 3

Franz Bergman Bronze Figural Lamp, ca. 1910
Sara Wishart

$15,000-$20,000
HR 3

Northern Pacific Railway Poster, ca. 1935
Nicholas Lowry

$2,000-$3,000
HR 3

1901 Rookwood "Big Bow" Vase by Grace Young
David Quinn

$6,000-$9,000
HR 3

Diamond, Ruby & Jadeite Rings, ca. 1925
Virginia Salem

$60,000
HR 3

Billings, Montana: 2011

Hour 1 | Original Air Date: April 11, 2011 (#1510)

Hour 2 | Original Air Date: April 18, 2011 (#1511)

Hour 3 | Original Air Date: April 25, 2011 (#1512)

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