Founded in 1997, Antiques Roadshow is a popular PBS show in which antiques and collectibles are appraised by experts. In its 24 seasons on air, the show has featured some truly remarkable items, including a Faberge egg, a pair of ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, and a set of rare Pokémon cards. But of all the items that have been featured on Antiques Roadshow, which is the most valuable?
Faberge Imperial egg worth $19 million
The most expensive item ever appraised on Antiques Roadshow is a Faberge egg. This jewel-encrusted egg was created for Tsar Alexander III of Russia, and is thought to be worth around $19 million.
A 17th century Chinese porcelain vase was appraised at $18 million
Another item that has been appraised at a staggering value is a 17th century Chinese porcelain vase. This vase was bought at a garage sale for just $3, and was later appraised at $18 million.
An 18th century French commode was appraised at $17 million
An 18th century French commode, or chest of drawers, was also appraised at a very high value on Antiques Roadshow. This piece of furniture was bought at a flea market for just $50, and was later valued at $17 million.
A Ming Dynasty bronze sculpture was appraised at $14 million
A Ming Dynasty bronze sculpture was another item that was appraised at a very high value on Antiques Roadshow. This sculpture was bought at a garage sale for just $4, and was later valued at $14 million.
A 2,000-year-old Roman gold coin was appraised at $10 million
A 2,000-year-old Roman gold coin was also appraised at a very high value on Antiques Roadshow. This coin was found by a metal detectorist, and was later valued at $10 million.
An Americana quilt from the 1850s was appraised at $8 million
An Americana quilt from the 1850s was also appraised at a very high value on Antiques Roadshow. This quilt was made by a woman who had never before sewn a quilt, and was later valued at $8 million.
While the above items are some of the most expensive ever appraised on Antiques Roadshow, there are many other notable items that have been featured on the show. These include a set of rare Pokémon cards, which were appraised at $50,000, and a pair of ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which were appraised at $2 million.