Tulsa taping yields record treasure on "Antiques Roadshow"

  • July 25, 2011 11:53

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A collection of late-17th century Chinese rhinoceros horn carvings were estimated at $1 million to $1.5 million at the Tulsa stop of the "Antiques Roadshow" on Saturday.
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Rare antique Chinese cups brought into the Tulsa stop of "Antiques Roadshow" on Saturday became the most valuable discovery in the PBS television show's 16-year history.

Appraisers gave the collection of five Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups, dating from the late 17th century or early 18th century, an estimated value of $1 million to $1.5 million.

Another guest showed up with a F-5 Gibson mandolin, which was valued at $175,000, and had been bought for $200 during the Great Depression.

Three Tulsa episodes will air in early 2012.

Previous 'Roadshow' records include a $1.07 million collection of Chinese jade appraised in 2009 in Raleigh, NC, where a $450,000 Andrew Wyeth watercolor was also discovered.

An Alexander Calder mobile found in Miami, Fla., last year was estimated at $400,000 to $1 million.

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