Appraisal: Austin Junior Pedal Car, 1940
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Appraisal: Austin Junior Pedal Car, 1940
Watch Michael Bertoia appraise an Austin Junior pedal car, 1940, in this social exclusive from Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA.
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Appraisal: Austin Junior Pedal Car, 1940
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Watch Michael Bertoia appraise an Austin Junior pedal car, 1940, in this social exclusive from Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipGUEST: I spent a weekend with my mom, a girl's weekend, and we went to a town that specializes in antiques, so we got a bed and breakfast, stayed the night, and I saw this in the store up on a shelf.
And my husband's into pedal cars, and I had never seen one like this, and I thought, "He's really going to like that."
I purchased it and brought it home to surprise him.
APPRAISER: Ah, that's a great gift.
GUEST: I called it an Austin-Healey.
I I really don't know.
APPRAISER: So, the Austin Motor Company, so it's an Austin.
GUEST: Okay.
APPRAISER: Uh and this is the J40.
I personally think this is a phenomenal looking car.
Whether a pedal car or the full size...
GUEST: Yes.
APPRAISER: ...just the the streamline fenders on it, it just has a great look to it, great design, great form.
They produced it for a little over 20 years I think, about 1950 until around 1970.
What's pretty cool about the Austins is they actually used real car steel when when they when they made these, so these are really well built.
Let's talk about the wheels a little bit because the patina, as we say...
GUEST: Mm-hmm.
APPRAISER: ...uh on the wheels is a bit different than that on the body and on the seat.
GUEST: Mm-hmm.
APPRAISER: It has been restored, so the white paint is newer paint.
GUEST: Okay.
APPRAISER: Um, but done done to keep it alive and done so that it looks presentable.
Do they- do they open...
GUEST: Yes.
APPRAISER: ...the front-rear?
GUEST: Yes, yes.
They both open.
APPRAISER: Okay GUEST: I have the original horn I think in here that came with the car, but it's "patinaed" out.
(laughter) APPRAISER: And then the front as well?
GUEST: And then underneath the hood, it actually has a real battery and the headlights come on.
APPRAISER: Mm-hmm.
GUEST: And it's supposed to look like it has a motor and spark plugs underneath there.
APPRAISER: Yes, very realistic.
GUEST: Mm-hmm.
APPRAISER: Very authentic looking.
GUEST: Mm-hmm.
APPRAISER: What did you pay when you bought it 27 years ago?
GUEST: I had, I'm not 100% sure because it's a long time ago, I'm thinking about $1,500.
APPRAISER: I have some good news.
Even though it's been restored or partially restored anyhow, it's worth more than you paid.
GUEST: Okay.
APPRAISER: These are very collectible.
Again, they have a great look to them.
These J40s usually command at auction, even with some restoration work, somewhere between $2,500 and $4,500.
GUEST: Okay.
APPRAISER: Um, so this one, I don't see any reason why this couldn't fetch $3,000 at auction.
GUEST: Awesome.
Okay.
Good.
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Clip: S29 | 2m 17s | Appraisal: Black Forest Child's Bear Chair, ca. 1900 (2m 17s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m | Appraisal: National Tomb Trade Stimulator, ca. 1930 (2m)
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Clip: S29 | 1m 38s | Appraisal: Desmo Mickey Mouse Hood Ornament, ca. 1934 (1m 38s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m 40s | Appraisal: 1934 Motorcycle Polo Championship Trophy (2m 40s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m 15s | Appraisal: Sun Ra's Metallic Headdress, ca. 1970 (2m 15s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m 4s | Appraisal: Folk Art Marionette, ca. 1930 (2m 4s)
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Clip: S29 | 1m 56s | Appraisal: 19th C. Reproduction Lover's Eye Ring (1m 56s)
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Clip: S29 | 1m 35s | Appraisal: Cardinals Players Autograph Jacket, ca. 1940 (1m 35s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m 35s | Appraisal: 1906 Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp (2m 35s)
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Clip: S29 | 2m 4s | Appraisal: 1845 Ancestral Pickle in Bottle (2m 4s)
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Preview: S29 | 30s | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Season 29 Trailer (30s)
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Preview: S29 Ep25 | 30s | Preview: Junk in the Trunk 14 (30s)
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Clip: S29 Ep22 | 38s | Appraisal: George II Walnut Tripod Table, ca. 1760 (38s)
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Preview: S29 Ep15 | 30s | Preview: Maryland Zoo, Hour 3 (30s)
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Clip: S29 Ep15 | 1m 3s | Appraisal: Silk Wedding Dress, ca. 1895 (1m 3s)
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Clip: S29 Ep15 | 2m 11s | Appraisal: 1998 Magic: The Gathering "Dark Ritual" Trading Card Art (2m 11s)
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Clip: S29 Ep11 | 1m 32s | Owner Interview: 1942 DC Comics Promotional Superman Figure (1m 32s)
Promo: Living History Farms, Hour 3
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Preview: S29 Ep9 | 30s | Promo: Living History Farms, Hour 3 (30s)
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Preview: S29 Ep22 | 30s | Preview: Never Seen That Before! (30s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 41s | Appraisal: WWII Japanese Naval Vignette (2m 41s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 1m 3s | Appraisal: Watch Collection, ca. 1750 (1m 3s)
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Clip: S29 Ep22 | 33s | Appraisal: Sioux Beaded Vest, ca. 1900 (33s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 1m 18s | Appraisal: Roseville Pottery Vases, ca. 1925 (1m 18s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 36s | Appraisal: Rolex Explorer Reference 1016, ca. 1964 (2m 36s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 1m 26s | Appraisal: Paiute Water Baskets, ca. 1890 (1m 26s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 48s | Appraisal: New England Federal Card Table, ca. 1800 (2m 48s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 1m 34s | Appraisal: Muhammad Ali & Cassius Clay Sr.-signed Books (1m 34s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 3s | Appraisal: Kuna Balsa Wood Nuchu Doll, ca. 1938 (2m 3s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 57s | Appraisal: Korean Map of the World, ca. 1760 (2m 57s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 1m 17s | Appraisal: Gold Screw Bracelet, ca. 2000 (1m 17s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 3m 43s | Appraisal: German Candy Container Rabbit, ca. 1890 (3m 43s)
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Clip: S29 Ep22 | 1m 21s | Appraisal: German Bisque Doll Head, ca. 1880 (1m 21s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 6s | Appraisal: Georg Roth & Co. Silver Box, ca. 1910 (2m 6s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 58s | Appraisal: Georg Jensen Gold Necklace, ca. 1960 (2m 58s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 56s | Appraisal: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shirt & Autograph, ca. 1990 (2m 56s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 3m 4s | Appraisal: 1978 Pete Maravich-worn Movie Uniform (3m 4s)
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 49s | Appraisal: 1959 Gibson ES-355 Mono Guitar (2m 49s)
Appraisal: 1943 "Le Petit Prince" Signed First Edition
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 3m 2s | Appraisal: 1943 "Le Petit Prince" Signed First Edition (3m 2s)
Appraisal: 1907 E. William Gollings Oil Painting
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 3m 4s | Appraisal: 1907 E. William Gollings Oil Painting (3m 4s)
Appraisal: 1874 Christofle Bronze & Enamel Vase
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Clip: S29 Ep9 | 2m 46s | Appraisal: 1874 Christofle Bronze & Enamel Vase (2m 46s)
Promo: Living History Farms, Hour 2
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Preview: S29 Ep8 | 30s | Promo: Living History Farms, Hour 2 (30s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 2m 12s | Appraisal: Warren McArthur Chair, ca. 1935 (2m 12s)
Appraisal: US Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 1m 3s | Appraisal: US Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun (1m 3s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 3m 40s | Appraisal: Robert Riggs Saturday Evening Post Illustration, ca. 1951 (3m 40s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 2m 19s | Appraisal: Pro-phy-lac-tic Brush Co. Advertising Display, ca. 1948 (2m 19s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 2m 35s | Appraisal: Mexican Silver Bracelets & Earrings, ca. 1930 (2m 35s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 3m 10s | Appraisal: Greek Islands Ottoman Embroidery, ca. 1800 (3m 10s)
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Clip: S29 Ep8 | 2m 31s | Appraisal: Georgian Silver Goblet Collection, ca. 1810 (2m 31s)
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