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Woman hopes antique earns nod of approval

Cheryl-Anne Millsap


A closer look at the 19th century figurine.


Antiques Roadshow reminders

Spokane is gearing up for its first visit from the Antiques Roadshow on Aug. 4. The Antiques Roadshow is Public Television's most popular program and has legions of loyal viewers. Any city that snags a stop on the annual tour benefits from the national exposure and the thousands of hopefuls who spend time and money in town. This is Spokane's chance to shine.

The Roadshow is a big deal and it's a well-organized, tightly scheduled operation.

Here are a few facts:

Ticket please

Tickets that will allow anyone to bring two items in to be appraised have all been handed out. There won't be any more. If you didn't get in on the original lottery, you're out of luck. (Please don't call Treasure Hunt for tickets. I don't have them to hand out.)

Hurry up and wait

Attending the Antiques Roadshow, with your treasure in tow, is not a drive-through process. Long lines will snake through the convention center. Be prepared. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Be realistic

Everyone's hoping for good news. Who wouldn't want to discover that great-aunt Aggie's lavaliere is a diamond in the rough? But, for the most part, show attendees will get a basic idea of the relative history and value of their heirlooms and garage sale finds. And that's a good thing. That kind of information is always good to have.

Show off

If preparing for attendance at the Antiques Roadshow has led you to dust off that collectible or unpack that antique, why not show it off? Each Tuesday, the Treasure Hunt page brings the stories of people in the area and the treasures they love. If you'd like to share your favorite find or family heirloom, drop me a line or give me a call.

Everyone is a star at Treasure Hunt.

That little Seattle Mariners bobble-head on your desk or the swaying hula dancer on the dashboard are just newcomers compared to Victorian era "nodders."

Nodders were small porcelain figures whose head moved and nodded. The earliest pieces were made in china.

Janet Boehme, of Spokane, is one of the lucky Antiques Roadshow ticketholders. And one of the treasures she's taking is a nodder.

"My nodder is a late 19th century German barmaid with adorable rosy cheeks," Boehme wrote me. "The mark on the inside looks like it could be Meissen, also known as Dresden, the first porcelain producer in Europe. That's what I want to find out at the Antiques Road Show."

Boehme inherited the nodder from her mother.

"My mother purchased three nodders over many years," Boeme wrote. "So that each of her three children could have one."

Boehme is looking forward to talking to one of the experts who will be evaluating items and getting some idea of the history and value of her piece.

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