The popular PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” made a stop in our hometown recently, and my wife, her parents and her best friend all got tickets. Andy and I were left out. Darn. My wife was absolutely giddy with excitement in the weeks up to the show, and was certain that she had some great things to show those antique appraisers.
She took an antique painting by Brittish artist D.W. Haddon given to my family more than 60 years ago, and it was appraised at $1,500! But the real surprise of the day was the collection of movie studio publicity photos autographed by Humprey Bogart, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Eleanor Parker. My father had recieved them years ago from the stars because he was a regional manager for Commonwealth Theaters in the 40’s and 50’s. Because they were original, the autographs authentic, and they were made out personally to my father, this set of photos was appraised at $10,000! Wow! And I told my wife they might be worth a hundred bucks or so. I guess I won’t be getting a job as an antique or memorabilia appraiser, huh?
They’ve been displayed in our home for years, but now that we know what they’re worth, they’re certainly in a safe place! My wife has already told me they WILL NOT BE SOLD. There goes my Harley motorcycle…..
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