Chesapeake Collectibles

NEW SEASON 7 PREMIERE kicks off with Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte & football memorabilia including his Super Bowl ring. Our appraisers love a glittering diamond brooch and an exquisite bronze sculpture. We close with an animation cell from Snow White and a rare modernist necklace worth more than ten times its price at a thrift store. Feature: National Cryptologic Museum.

Amazing new antiques continue with a silver creamer crafted by the real Paul Revere. We also explore a pristine antique map of Virginia & Maryland, slave freedom papers from Maryland’s Eastern Shore accompanied by a photograph of the freed slave, and a stunning ladies Tiffany watch. Appraiser Highlight: tips on buying Oriental pottery and ceramics.

A sparkling diamond and sapphire bracelet with two rings are worth a bundle. Local history comes alive with antique guns crafted in Baltimore and a rare engraved Baltimore-made cabinet clock. Also featured: a 1920’s era impressionist painting by a recognized artist who had studied with Claude Monet. Feature: Pianos owned by Baltimore’s ragtime and jazz legend Eubie Blake.

Begin with a one-of-a-kind pair of American southwest black vases by renowned potter Maria Martinez. Next, a returning collector presents autographed photographs of famous WWI-era European leaders. A Maryland farmer brings a lithograph of a farm scene by renowned American artist Grant Wood – just one of forty works of WPA art. And we discover an 1866 Winchester rifle.

"Beatles Forever!" says the fan who brought her Beatles U.S. concert tickets and a White Album poster doodled on by John Lennon. Other treasures include an early 19th C. Kirk sterling silver tea set, memorabilia from a Confederate soldier who witnessed history in Alexandria, exquisite pocket watch, Civil War photos and documents. Feature: Bazaar Shop in Hampden.

Glittering diamond rings, mystery of a flag from a WWII submarine, cobalt blue & gold decorative urns, vintage Baltimore-made Ouija Boards, a rare double barrel rifle, early Moll Atlas of England, African American Korean War pilot collection. Appraiser Highlight: Timing the antiques market.

Autographed photograph of Gen. George Patton, probably the last he signed before he died from a car crash. 19th C. carved Meerschaum pipe featuring an African slave. Drama of 18th & 19th C. oil paintings rescued from the trash. Handel lamp with delicate glass shade, World War II European “notgeld” currency. Feature: Maryland Arms Collector Association Show.

Paintings by noted watercolor artist Alma Thomas worth tens of thousands. A beautiful Art Deco Latvian porcelain platter followed by a rare shotgun. Humor and a life-size ceramic Boxer dog statue. What a story – exquisite Chinese jacket with an Ernest Hemingway connection. Close with a Civil War General’s ivory chess set and a signed letter from Albert Einstein.

This year a distinguished collector returns with rare WWI combat helmets. There are a Civil War naval flag and a mystery stone carving - is it real jade? Our appraiser is excited by a vintage anti-slavery banner – worth thousands. Appraiser Highlight: Amory LeCuyer and Jeannie Blassingham discuss how to preserve grandmother’s quilt and other fragile antique textiles.

A collectors dream – discovering a treasure trove of dozens of autographed baseball cards, worth tens of thousands. A Baltimore heirloom: an authentic Peter Herrmann crock. Ornate presentation sword and a valuable watercolor by Marius Girard. Culminates with an exciting collection of Muhammad Ali and Nation of Islam memorabilia. Feature: Baltimore’s Bromo Seltzer Tower.

Antiques include authentic Thomas Edison memos and radio scripts. A fragile and beautiful violin made from the remains of a battleship. Next, an intricate and colorful Kilim Oriental rug and an oil painting by known artist Arthur Meltzer. Appraiser Highlight: Ross Kelbaugh shares one of his collecting passions: Maryland coverlets.

A surprisingly valuable painting by Ferdinand Roybert. A beautiful art nouveau bowl, pristine Native American woven baskets, a rug from the Caucasus, a hand-made model ship, and an amazing Baltimore Memorial Stadium seat – hand-autographed by players. Appraiser Highlight: Frank Shaia gives us insider tips on how to shop for antique Oriental rugs.

Final episode of Season 7: Features our highest valued item in the series to date -- tune in to see what it is! Also, Charles Lindberg maps, lovely Japanese chest and Chinese writing desk. A mysterious painting of the “Castle of Ischia” and a delicate decorated colonial era table. Finale: autographed NFL poster and football helmets.