Originally Posted by
Peckish
Interesting. I was wondering about the appraiser and his background and expertise. According to pbs.org, he is " one of the nation's foremost experts on Early American Furniture, American Decorative Arts and Folk Art." It would be fascinating to have it appraised by a certified quilt appraiser and see what, if any, difference it makes.
Don't discount the expertise of the appraisers on Roadshow. They are the experts in the field. They know history and and the availability and importance of the artifacts of the specific era as a total package. My personal opinion is that the AQS appraiser may not. Roadshow works with the best of the best.
The quilt was appraised at $12,000-$18,000. The insurance value was up to $25,000. Very unique quilt with the maritime images. 1867! Beautiful!!
There is a great book about the Antiques Roadshow. Very good read.
Sandy