Utahns Bring Treasures for Appraisal as Antiques Roadshow Makes Stop in Salt Lake

Utahns bring treasures for appraisal as Antiques Roadshow makes stop in Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY Having an eye for magnificent things runs in Nicholas Lowrys blood.I was born into a family of auctioneers and booksellers, he said.Lowry was one of many appraisers at the Antiques Roadshow on Tuesday, held at the Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. The PBS television series has aired since 1997 and has since been a staple for lovers of antiques and collectibles.Lowry sat at a booth while attendees lined up with their antiques and col…

'Antiques Roadshow' guest gets a $10,000 appraisal for pendant watch — then she refused to sell it

The item turned out to be worth 10 times more than what the guest expected its value to be.

Antiques Roadshow guest 'passes out' after getting Rolex he bought for less than $400 valued on show

A former US Army veteran brought a decades-old Rolex to Antiques Roadshow and nearly hit the floor - literally - when he found out what it was really worth.David, a military man who appeared on the TV show, originally bought the Rolex Daytona in 1974 for just $345 - nearly a whole month’s salary at the time.The watch had caught his eye as a solid choice for scuba diving, but once it was in his hands, he quickly realized it was “far too nice” to …