Antiques Roadshow: Minneapolis, Minn. - Hour Three

Airs Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

This gentleman brought two paintings to the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW event in Minneapolis—purchased together for $5. Appraiser Debra Force assigns a value of $100-$200 to the one signed “Spencer.” But the other work, by renowned Taos School artist Victor Higgins, was the real bargain, estimated to be worth $75,000.

Above: This gentleman brought two paintings to the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW event in Minneapolis—purchased together for $5. Appraiser Debra Force assigns a value of $100-$200 to the one signed “Spencer.” But the other work, by renowned Taos School artist Victor Higgins, was the real bargain, estimated to be worth $75,000.

Specialists from the country's leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation travel throughout the United States offering free appraisals of antiques and collectibles. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW cameras watch as owners recount tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-neglected items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds.

Behind the Scenes in Minneapolis, Minnesota

View photos from ROADSHOW's visit to Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

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In Minneapolis, the Wabasha Street Caves provide the perfect noir background for host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Simeon Lipman to discuss the history and collecting of flashlights.

Highlights include an 1863 Ulysses S. Grant letter; a circa 1950 Charles Shulz Li’l Folks original cartoon; and two paintings — one by Victor Higgins, the other by Spencer — purchased together for $5, but valued at $75,100-$75,200.

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Antiques Roadshow: Patek Philippe Lady's Watch Set, ca. 1900

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Watch Premiering Monday, May 21st, at 8/7C, Minneapolis, Hour 3 on PBS. See more from Antiques Roadshow.

Above: In a preview from Minneapolis (Hour 3), Paul Winicki appraises a beautiful lady's watch set by luxury Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe.

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Web-Exclusive Appraisal: Minneapolis: F.D. Roosevelt Lap Robe, ca. 1930

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Above: Kathleen Guzman appraises a lap robe, ca. 1930, that may have belonged to former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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Web-Exclusive Appraisal: Minneapolis: Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Bandolier Bags

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Watch Web Appraisal: Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Bandolier Bags, ca. 1900 on PBS. See more from Antiques Roadshow.

Above: Tribal arts expert Douglas Deihl appraises a pair of Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) bandolier bags.

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