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BRIMFIELD (CBS/AP) — The small Massachusetts town known for its outdoor summer antiques shows has given the go-ahead for them to resume this year, but not everyone is on board. The Brimfield Select Board on Monday voted to allow this year’s Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Shows and Flea Markets to go on after the town’s Health Board met last week with state officials to discuss the logistics of the shows, which bring tens of thousands of people to town to shop a mile-long stretch of markets, The Telegram & Gazette reported. READ MORE: CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Says Despite 'Impending Doom' Comment, There's 'So Much Reason For Hope' This year’s three shows are scheduled for May 11-16, July 13-18, and Sept. 7-12. Last year’s shows were canceled because of the pandemic. Some of the promoters who provide the space for vendors said they will opt out of the May show citing COVID-19 safety concerns. READ MORE: Staples Extends Offer Of Free COVID Vaccine Card Lamination … [Read more...] about Brimfield Antique Shows And Flea Markets Will Open In May, With Limited Participation

Dinh Van Dan is known as the "King of Antiques" in the northern province of Ninh Binh. His antique collection is worth hundreds of billion VND (millions of USD). Over the past 40 years, Dan, 70, has collected thousands of antiques, including the most precious and rarest items in Vietnam. The collection is estimated at about VND100 billion (over $5 million). Dan said his hobby was inherited from his father. In the past, whenever he collected a new item, Dan’s father invited his friends to his home to drink tea and talk about antiques. Dan used to sit beside his father, listening to stories about the history of antiquities and materials, and how to assess antiques. Mr. Dinh Van Dan Dan graduated from Thai Nguyen University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering but he worked as a mobile photographer. He traveled everywhere on an old motorbike to take photos for people to earn his living. On the way, he found ancient pottery products that locals had dug up … [Read more...] about The fortune of an “antique king”

A guest on the Antiques Roadshow was so stunned by the value of the stopwatches he brought along to be valued that he refused to sell it. Expert John Foster was thrilled to value the guest's items as he revealed: "I’ve been looking for a pair of these for years." "Tell me, how come you own what is arguably the most sought-after pair of rally timer of stopwatches?" he continued. The male guest explained that they were recently given to him by a family member. "I’ve only owned them for a matter of a few weeks actually," the guest replied. "My sister-in-law’s husband gave them to me as a gift for helping out with various things over the years. "He was in turn given them as a gift by the person that rallied for the MG and Morris works team and they were rallied in most of the European rallies." The guest said he has no interest in using the items as stop watches in rally cars, but that he and his daughter, who also appeared on the show, just love collecting watches. … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell stopwatch after learning staggering value

Antiques Roadshow viewers were shocked on Sunday evening when one woman admitted that she decorates a rather expensive statue with fairy lights. The lady and her relative presented expert John Foster with a bronze Napoleon statue that has been in their family for a minimum of 120 years. "He’s literally been sat in the corner of the dining room," the women explained, as John gushed about the monument. "This is sheet bronze, the quality of the casting is gorgeous," he explained. "It’s dated on the front as 1805 and the beauty of the original, and this, is that the detail is staggering. I think this is a presentation piece to someone of note." The women replied: "Yes, he is a part of the family. Poor boy, fairy lights around the column every Christmas." John looked stunned at the thought of them decorating the statue and was keen to tell them how much it could be worth. "It’s a real statement piece, it is a tricky one to value but I would easily say at auction, … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow fans gobsmacked as woman admits she decorates £30k statue with fairy lights

Antiques Roadshow viewers witnessed an antique owner break down in tears on Sunday's edition of the series. In heartwarming scenes, aired on BBC, a guest who took a blue and white porcelain vase to the valuation experts was left struggling for words when she found out the true value of the stunning vessel - even though it was damaged. Antique expert Alexandra Aguilar was thrilled to come across the item during filming of the show at Christchurch Park in Ipswich and told the owner how the piece would have been "rejected" when it was made as it was not being 100 per cent perfect due to having "a few stains and dots." Despite the item being flawed, the guru still left the owner - who had inherited the item when her parents died - shocked when she told the price tag for the stunning item decorated with dragons and floral patterns, by revealing that it was worth a staggering £30-50,000. Alexandra told: "Even though it has been rejected as a vase because of the flaws, you can … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guest breaks down in tears as damaged vase valued up to £50k

AN Antiques Roadshow expert apologised to a guest after they told a VERY personal story before a disappointing valuation. Sunday's edition of the BBC One show saw expert Adam Schoon faced with an array of Chinese antiques. The lady who had brought them in revealed they belonged to her great, great uncle Charlie, who had signed up to become a missionary in China after some gentlemen visited his Norfolk village in 1892. Adam praised the bravery of the lady's ancestor as he explained China was a hostile place for Westerners at that time. The lady had two pictures of Charlie, one of him alone in Chinese dress and another of him with his fiancee. She had also brought in a range of items including an opium scale, decorated boxes and silk embroideries and scrolls. Adam said: "He has not acquired highly valuable objects but I imagine these are very poignant objects to him." He then asked what became of Uncle Charlie and the lady replied: "Well, it's a sad story really, … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow expert apologises to guest as they tell VERY personal story before disappointing valuation

AN ANTIQUES Roadshow guest was left floored by the whopping value of her Titanic artefacts. But in a turn of events, show expert Jon Baddeley begged the owner not to sell the precious items. The surprising incident came as the female collector came on the BBC programme with her haul from the famous ocean liner. Describing the items, which included a picture and log books, Jon explained: "This all relates to the most famous ocean liner in the world - The Titanic, and its sad demise in 1912, just over 100 years ago. "It all relates to, I believe, a relation of yours, who was it?" To which the guest replied: "My great uncle, Herbert John Pitman, was a third officer on the Titanic." Jon went on: "I have a photograph, and these are the surviving officers of the Titanic. "Going from left to right, it's - I think, Harold Lowe, Charles Lightoller, Joseph Boxhall and then there's Herbert Pitman, just seated in the centre there. "One of the more important things is … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guest floored by whopping value of Titanic artefacts – but expert begs her not to sell

An Antiques Roadshow guest's jaw dropped when he unearthed the charity shop item was worth £2,000. The TV guest found the antique at the Samaritans' charity shop where he volunteers in Ipswich. But the guest was absolutely stunned when the reality of what the item was worth was uncovered by the experts. The big reveal played out in dramatic scenes on Sunday's episode of the show. Antique expert Ronnie Archer Morgan said: "I would value this in this condition at between £1,000 and £2,000." The guest said: "Wow, far more than we thought!" It was donated by a local lady who had inherited the treasure from her grandfather's side of the family. She had said her family had originated from Spain. The dazzling piece was presented on the table in front of the experts. Antique expert Ronnie gushed over the "fantastic" item in discussion with the guest over its worth. The expert was confident it had Spanish or Portuguese heritage. He said: "This is an amazing … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked as he discovers charity shop item is worth £2k

Antiques Roadshow viewers were amazed as a clock bought for £6,000 valued at nearly triple the price. In the latest instalment of the BBC One show at Culzean Castle, expert Judith Miller inquired about a Tudric clock with one of her guests. She asked: "This is a very stylish clock, very typical of its period and style, so where did you get it?" The guest responded by detailing how he picked it up in an antiques fair at Olympia in London. "I though 'Oh that's lovely' and something that's very unusual, and that was it," he added. Judith added that it was unusual compared to many of the other Art Noveau and Arts and Crafts clocks she had seen over the years. "I've never seen one quite like this," said Judith, describing it as an intermediate between those two types of clocks. Dating it at 1905, Judith notes it was an exciting period for its change from the Victorian styles and sick of over-elaboration. The guest admitted he had bought it because it would look good … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guest in disbelief as £6k clock values at near triple price

A PENSIONER on Antiques Roadshow was stunned as he was told his old clock from his sideboard is worth £20,000. The owner revealed he forked out £6,000 for the clock in the first place, which was a made of metal and brass with dove engravings. Speaking about why it was so expensive, Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller said on Sunday's episode: "It's very unusual. I've never seen one quite like this. "It's such a stylish example between art nouveau and arts and crafts." The owner explained why he liked the object, saying: "It looked quite classic and I thought that would look nice on my sideboard. It's been sat on my sideboard for over 20 years." Judith replied: "This was high fashion and it would in its day have been expensive. "The thing I'm really excited about is this copper face being off centre, and these flying birds. It's so unusual." Speaking about spending £6,000 on it, the owner said: "It was lot of money, but I really liked it." The antiques … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow pensioner stunned as he’s told old clock from his sideboard is worth £20,000