ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, PBS’s most-watched prime time series, returned for Season 17 with its signature cross-country treasure hunt and another million-dollar discovery.
Host Mark L. Walberg welcomes viewers to join the journey through attics and basements, garage sales and dumpsters.
"Seattle, Washington" (Hour 2) - It wouldn’t be a visit to Seattle without a ride up the Space Needle! Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowry visit the tower to talk about World’s Fair posters.
View this slideshow and learn more about the symbolic, unifying structures that have symbolized progress, development and technological achievement from past World's Fairs.
Seattle’s discoveries run the gamut with a circa 1964 “Star Trek” script and pitch letter; a Civil War dog collar; and Harriet Frishmuth bookends valued at $10,000.
Appraisal: 1912 Harriet Frishmuth Bronze Bookends
"In Seattle Hour 2
On Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, ROADSHOW headed to Seattle, Washington — home of grunge rock, corner coffee shops, and the famous Pike Place Market — where we discovered an amazing assortment of fresh antiques and collectibles! View the slideshow
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Appraisal: WWII Nichols Fighting Knife with Sheath
"Check out Gary M. Piattoni's appraisal of a WWII Nichols fighting knife with sheath
Appraisal: Renaissance Style Torchères & Watercolor
"In Seattle Hour 2
Appraisal: Early Ming Dynasty Ink on Silk
"Watch Lark E. Mason's appraisal of an early Ming Dynasty ink on silk
Web Appraisal: Collection of Cigar Silk Items
These unique pieces are made up of strips of cigar silk ribbon! Steven Porterfield shares more about these colorful pieces made in the early 1900's.
