'Antiques Roadshow' stopped in Anchorage today, drawing thousands of Alaskans toting all manner of items for appraisal by the PBS show's experts.
Appraiser Nicholas Lowry looks at a poster with guests at the"Antiques Roadshow" stop on July 11, 2023 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. But on Tuesday, the popular appraiser on the PBS show “had added a quintessential Alaska accessory to his trademark uniform — a pair of Xtratuf boots.
Appraiser Nicholas Lowry talks with a participant of the"Antiques Roadshow" on July 11, 2023 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. From there, they found tables of appraisers throughout the grounds and inside the building at the heritage center. Some lines were dozens of people long, while access to other tables moved relatively quickly. The longest line of the morning formed at the table for tribal art.
The appraisal process generally includes the item’s owner explaining what they know about the item. The appraiser often offers historical information and context before giving the owner an estimated value of the item. Reactions can range from elation to disappointment, and often, an appraisal of a personal item can lead to an accounting — not of established value, but of family history.
Sam Farrell, a senior producer for the show, was acting as a picker on Tuesday, determining which items among the thousands would be selected for a live on-air appraisal. “It’s hard to know but you know it when you see it,” he said. “You want to make sure that it has a story arc of some sort. We want to tell something that’s going to keep people glued to the television for however long it’s going.”
“Snoopy is one of everyone’s favorite characters and I’m also a hockey fan,” she said, tugging on her LA Kings lanyard.
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