The BEST episodes of Antiques Roadshow (US) season 12
Every episode of Antiques Roadshow (US) season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Antiques Roadshow (US) season 12!
Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items worth a lot of money, more than the visitors expect?
#1 - Spokane - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2008
A 1905 bird's-eye-view map of Spokane; a necklace that flunks a critical test; and a collection of items - a framed photo and letters dating to 1862 - signed by President Lincoln.
#2 - Politically Collect
Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/3/2008
Political memorabilia is featured. Included: campaign buttons; a 1976 court affidavit from Jimmy Carter to Maine officials, asking that they reverse their decision to list him on the ballot as James Earl Carter; an heirloom desk and chair used in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 1800s; and signed photos of presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
#3 - Las Vegas - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/26/2008
Conclusion in Las Vegas. Items include an 1870s Belleek vase; a pair of art nouveau posters; and a movie prop from the 1939 film "Only Angels Have Wings."
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Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/19/2008
Part 2 of 3 in Las Vegas. Items include a 19th-century pottery-pig canteen; an album cover autographed by Elvis Presley, and a macramé belt that he wore; and a scrapbook with signatures of Civil War-era public figures.
#5 - Las Vegas - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/12/2008
Part 1 of 3 in Las Vegas. Items include drawings by folk musician Woody Guthrie; a 19th-century tavern clock by clock-maker Aaron Willard; and a five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring.
#6 - Louisville - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/5/2008
Conclusion in Louisville. Items include a Dirk Van Erp lamp; an 1876 Pierre Jumeau doll; and a wooden cupboard made in Kentucky.
#7 - Louisville - Hour 2
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/28/2008
Part 2 of 3 in Louisville. Items include an18th-century Kentucky sugar chest; a Rococo Revival table with an image of Mount Vernon; and boxing gloves signed by Muhammad Ali
#8 - Louisville - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/21/2008
Valuable original cover art for The Saturday Evening Post by John Falter; an enduring symbol of the Kentucky Derby: an heirloom mint julep cup created by Louisville silversmith William Kendrick. HDTV & Cable box required.
#9 - Spokane - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/14/2008
Conclusion in Spokane. Items include a 19th-century silk Heriz rug; a Louis XIV-style clock made in France; and an heirloom desk and chair set used by the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1873.
#10 - Spokane - Hour 2
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2008
Part 2 of 3 in Spokane. Items include pottery by ceramicists Otto and Gertrude Natzler; a landscape painting by artist Sydney Laurence; and an heirloom Waltham pocket watch.
#11 - Baltimore - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2008
The 12th season begins with Part 1 of a three-part visit to Baltimore. Items include Native American artifacts; a 19th-century rock crystal watch; and an angelfish pin reportedly given to a woman by Mark Twain.
#12 - San Antonio - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2008
Vaqueros (Mexican cowboys) and antique sombreros are discussed. Also: Buddy Holly and Crickets concert memorabilia; a Robert Wood painting of bluebonnets; Chinese porcelain panels that are worth between $40,000 and $60,000. From San Antonio.
#13 - San Antonio - Hour 2
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2008
Part 2 of 3 from San Antonio. Items include a silver statue of St. Catherine; an heirloom needlepoint from Rhode Island; and a large desk and bookcase.
#14 - San Antonio - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2008
Part 1 of 3 from San Antonio. Items include a pottery horse from the Tang dynasty; a large Teco vase from Terra Cotta, Ill.; and a collection of World Series programs, including one for the 1905 series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics.
#15 - Orlando - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2008
Conclusion in Orlando. Items include glass goblets by Austrian designer Otto Prutscher; an aerial photograph of Disney property before Epcot was built; and a collection of original photographs by Cecil Stoughton, an official White House photographer during the Kennedy administration.
#16 - Orlando - Hour 2
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2008
Part 2 of 3 from Orlando. Items include a painting by Fern Coppedge; an 1835 Regency-style etagere bought at a yard sale; and an animator's plaster model of Geppetto, created for 1940 film "Pinocchio."
#17 - Orlando - Hour 1
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2008
A photo signed by the entire cast of the hit TV series "Bonanza"; a sterling silver Tiffany vase; and a collection of etchings and dry points by James McNeill Whistler.
#18 - Baltimore - Hour 3
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2008
Conclusion in Baltimore. Items include a bench crafted by woodworker George Nakashima; a two-sided painting by B.J.O. Nordfelt; and a violin made by Nicolas Lupot.
#19 - Baltimore - Hour 2
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2008
Part 2 of 3 in Baltimore. Items include an 18th-century embroidered vest; a painting by impressionist W. L. Metcalf; and a championship jacket worn by NFL player Johnny Unitas.