SHOW 201
The 2nd season kicks off with a classic Chesapeake Bay regional treasure - Ward Brothers’ carved decoys. There follows the haunting story of a carriage clock and the Titanic, and a sparkling French emerald and diamond brooch. Rhea whisks us off to the Land of Oz only to return to slave mysteries in a “priceless” one-of-a-kind 19th century hospital ledger, rescued from the trash.

SHOW 202
Highlights include a fine lithograph of a historic Chesapeake steam ship and an irreplaceable collection of a Bay Captain’s nautical coffee cups. John Davis visits a collector of local currency, including a legal bill issued by a 19th century bank in Pikesville. World War II is the backdrop for a “swagger stick” carved by a Nazi POW and a ships’ menu signed by FDR and Winston Churchill.

SHOW 203
An amazing range of collections and collectors from places both close to home and far-flung, including a hundred year old painting of Harper’s Ferry and an Inuit helmet and doll from 19th century Alaska. Rhea leads a trip to a collector of stunning beaded purses, while the Lone Ranger rides again via an authenticated rifle used in the famous television series.

SHOW 204
This program features the second season’s most highly valued antique, a very rare first edition of Captain John Smith’s Journal about his travels on Chesapeake Bay in 1608. Rhea meets up at a historic speak-easy with “Prohibition” producer Ken Burns and a collector of 1920’s era Tommy guns. Program culminates in a major historic find: the personal shaving kit of the Marquis de Lafayette.

SHOW 205
Highlights include Maryland craftsmen knives, an exquisite bronze statuette and a painting worth hundreds of times more than its flea market price. Rhea travels to a collector with millions of quirky postcards, and our Appraiser shines light on letters signed by Thomas Edison.

SHOW 206
The episode features a previously unknown work by a well-known American painter and a special edition illustrated map of Maryland. John Davis visits Ft. McHenry’s collection of War of 1812 artifacts and the Civil War is brought home by a personalized sword & canteen. A letter written by Albert Einstein reveals a genius’s sense of humor.

SHOW 207
It’s a round-the-world adventure from the American Wild West across Europe to Asia. There’s a Bowie Knife from the California Gold Rush and a 1860s fine-stitched quilt. Rhea visits a collector of exquisite Japanese dolls and an English oil painting – if authenticated – may be worth tens of thousands at auction.

SHOW 208
Highlights include a unique hand-gathered collection of Maryland’s Fort Howard memorabilia and a working Buddy L. Tower toy dating from the turn of the century. John Davis visits the Baltimore Museum of Industry to look at machines that built the nation and a torn German painting cherished by the owner for its adorable rendering of a child and puppy could fetch five figures.

SHOW 209
Baltimore pottery from the 1880’s takes the spotlight as does a rare powder horn scrimshaw – gnawed by the family dog. Rhea visits Havre de Grace for a War of 1812 community artifact day. A rare 19th Century African-American photograph album delights one appraiser; an early campaign document signed by young Abraham Lincoln fascinates another.

SHOW 210
The program features an antique English Barometer in pristine condition and a rifle popular just after the Civil War. Rhea visits historic Mt. Harmon mansion with rooms of antiques and our appraiser evaluates a snowy landcape by an American painter.

SHOW 211
Highlights include a rare Civil War Buffalo Soldier sword and photograph as well as an old blue medicine bottle found in a creek – worth more than a thousand dollars. Our appraiser admires the fine craftsmanship of a beaded Native American Pipe Bag.

SHOW 212
Features a souvenir Baltimore Baseball Club handkerchief from 1894, a Navaho rug with mysterious symbols and an 1888 gold pocket watch crafted by a master. A patriotic painting of the Statue of liberty is valued at five figures and John Davis visits an amazing collector of Yo-Yo’s.

SHOW 213
This episode saves some of the best for last! Highlights include a pair of 19th Century engraved pistols associated with Buffalo Bill Cody. A delicate water color painting from the early 1800’s will fetch a pretty price while John Davis has a ball at a new pinball machine museum.

SHOW 214
The best of the series for great surprises, stories, mysteries and the stuff of legends.