'Exquisite' 180-Year-Old Miniature Gold Almanac Has Unexpected Value | Antiques Roadshow

[@spectrum7virkeytroni]

"I'd want it really badly." A man who loves his line of work.

[@situated4]

Or Nancy Pelosi staring at a fifth of Grey Goose.

[@anon2414]

Sold 5000 pounds. “O nvm I was just talking*

[@ThatOpalGuy]

@@situated4 or trump, staring at putin.

[@k1ng_chicken]

Well said!

[@jasonbornonthefourthofjuly1351]

@@situated4or Trump drooling over 13 yr old girls.

[@thomaseriksen6885]

I'm most impressed by the mother's instruction to draw lots and pick one at a time. Stylish and fair

[@cesaravegah3787]

That was a loving and wise woman who didn't wanted the siblings to figh and understood that is human nature to resent decesions but acept luck.

[@mysterandir6348]

I seem to remember that these things usually get settled by age. The eldest son/daughter gets first pick. Probably more fair this way though.

[@TT_1221]

That instruction worked in this instance thanks to a graceful family but it wouldn't work in every family 😶 Instruction on Inheritance of course can be quite different and for good reason.

[@LocalFoe]

"Object of Virtue" I love it! Absolutely beautiful

[@pigoff123]

What an amazing treasure. A piece of history

[@stopthemuzik7]

Wow. It made it through the years without a mark. Amazing!

[@SS-st6ou]

😂😂😂😂 yep, cause its fake

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@SS-st6ou weird comment when its obviously real

[@artful1967]

until the expert started letting the oil from his fingers get all over the paper

[@CinemaDemocratica]

@@artful1967 Jesus, THANK YOU. I've been poring over the comments looking for at least ONE other person who noticed that.

[@jeffreysokal7264]

What an exquisite piece of craftsmanship. Lucky fellow.

[@hughdespenser8275]

I had the pleasure of meeting Geoffrey Munn at Wartski in Grafton Street.He is such a pleasant person,erudite,and his passion for his subject matter takes one on an emotional journey.

[@Mybpeterson]

What a gorgeous piece.

[@Reddoguk]

I can't stop looking at it. It's one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen. 1840 and to have the skills to make it all the way back then.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

What a stunning piece. So delicate & beautiful.

[@jude999]

Such beautiful civility these two.

[@Sigma_Eight]

As a collector of not only antiquities but also with a strange fondness for very small objects, I'd 100% enter into a bidding war with him for this piece!

[@chesterthawkins7510]

Just gorgeous!!

[@Silver_Owl]

Oh that is exquisite, and I'd love to read it. That's one of the loveliest items I've ever seen on these shows.

[@TomWatsonB1]

Never seen the like. Simply marvelous.

[@bigunk2667]

The color is so bright and vibrant for being so old! Incredible! I want to read all that’s inside it.

[@YvonneWatson-ff5ex]

My family (2 other sisters) did the same thing but I only wanted 3 things. When I told them that I wanted my mother’s Bible, her diamond cross necklace that my father gave her and she wore every day until my father died and her gold bangle bracelet that I remember her wearing often when I was a child. They gave them to me and split the rest. I still feel like I got the best part of that deal.

[@joecola6487]

You did. The word is priceless .

[@C-Here]

Nice family! Most get selfish and argue like crazy- blessings to you 😮

[@Gabriela-jo7mg]

I think you did too❤!

[@83KJack]

Agreed. I got my papa's grandfather clock which i consider a miracle. I have a sister, all aunts and uncles still living, and 7 cousins and never even had to fight for it. It was blessed to me. The eldest grandson. I also happen to collect exquisite time pieces, so this was very fitting. That clock sat at his front door for about 25 years, first thing u saw when you walked into their house, so it means the world to have it where it belongs.

[@YoutubeDictatorship2024]

I like turtles

[@firfuxsake]

It's a very beautiful piece, lucky fellow.

[@MaríaAdrianaFragaEstévez]

Wonderful peacocks and art work.

[@marianlincoln9008]

Absolutely Wonderously Beautiful

[@LaLadybug2011]

It is SO beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. Besides looking lovely, I would want to read every word in it!

[@user2144]

Which is it, so beautiful or absolutely gorgeous?

[@Bookmarkerer]

A beautiful, absolutely gorgeous object of virtue; a booklet containing interpretations of their known history from 1840; as a candlelight ‘show and tell’ after-dinner entertainment, the reading of every word on every page, would leave those in attendance breathless with anticipation to hear more and more about their world; I remember when BBC Antiques Roadshow appraised the tiniest of booklets containing entire complete plays of Shakespeare, the reading of the contents in this ‘Exquisite’ 180-Year-Old Miniature Gold Almanac could take quite some time-probably one of the best of times.

[@user2144]

@@Bookmarkerer@user2144 - nice book. @LaLadyBug2011 - so beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. @Bookmarkerer - An eight page essay of superlatives.

[@turtlehearted4739]

I completely agree. 🧐🔎 📖 I'd make an evening of it. Oh, but with cover-tipped tweezers or gloves. 🧤

[@jayrussell3796]

​@@user2144Sounds like both.

[@d.p.9567]

The miniature world like the giant world is so fascinating. Its a beautiful piece.

[@taze317]

Lovely

[@MissMarceline-wp6oq]

Omg my goodness that is absolutely gorgeous. I want in my own collection. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SkyeMpuremagic]

Stunning and certainly not useless...

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

Ehhhhhh.

[@turtlehearted4739]

Lovely, just a beautiful piece of art.

[@DrCrabfingers]

How we have changed...from a culture that created exquisite items to be adored, huge amounts of work to make what is in actuality an item that will be redundant in one year. The for the Victorian era was just immense in the creation and adornment of quality items...from bridges to snuff boxes....

[@Robbieboy420z]

Pawn shop: "ill give you 50 bucks for it"

[@mrspontiac9174]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@dingopuppytoo]

I have literally NEVER wanted anything so badly!! 😂❤❤❤

[@tonysinnott2785]

Absolutely magnificent piece, magic really.

[@robertmuir1663]

How rather fortunate for him

[@islandyyt]

Such a lovely piece! Wish it were mine.

[@moominmay]

“Hopelessly useless but beautiful” - definitely gonna steal that for when next I have to introduce myself to a stranger hehe 😁

[@paulbriody297]

Beautiful.

[@Theboozehound-j9i]

Wow the art work on the cover is gorgeous.

[@CoolCoyote]

emotional just looking at it, its divine exquisite is right 10/10 for me. one of the best things iv seen on ARS

[@aaronlambert9297]

I like the phrase "With envoy, of course, comes value."

[@newremote]

envy

[@JohnPhilpott-q5k]

WOW That’s beautiful

[@randyearles1634]

anything that is finely crafted will hold its value. So much today is just disposable.

[@KingdomDumb]

How interesting

[@SuperFang1]

A piece of art.

[@caitlinpenny7412]

Everyone always has different experiences with heirlooms. Things that mean everything to you might be negligible to a sibling or cousin. When my grandmother passed away I really only wanted two things. The cookbook we so often used together and her vintage ice cream scoop, both are still regularly used. My 7yo daughter helps me bake from the same cookbook. To me heirlooms are more than the sum of their monetary value, they represent a continuing legacy of love and familial traditions.

[@SuperFang1]

3:15 100% agree!!! With evny comes value, I want it too! What a gorgeous piece of art. Who knows what its really worth but it catches the eye for sure.

[@1nvd]

I love people with this level of knowledge of the past

[@Scudzzorz15]

You can't prove him wrong, so I'm not convinced like 90% of it isn't just a parlor trick with the gift of gab.

[@alanpower2857]

Wonderful to have. Some of my favourite stamps that I own are also from 1840.

[@kona702]

Wow it's beautiful

[@legitbeans9078]

Stunning and brave

[@christophersines8238]

Antiques roadshow is a staple of my childhood. It’s sad, This channel only has 105k subscribers, so I am immediately subscribed.

[@BBCAntiquesRoadshow]

Thanks for subscribing, we really appreciate it!

[@stevensims3342]

Wow what a neat little thing.

[@frank327]

Stunning

[@9daywonda]

Superb intricate details.

[@junioravila9752]

thats beautiful work the detail is amazing

[@JonasSmith1823]

I love history.. very cool

[@johncameron4194]

It’s so pretty

[@Natethenothing]

An E-manuel Inspired piece undoubtedly sought after.

[@UberSARS]

Antiques Roadshow 2064: And here we have a exquisite example of Super Mario. it's NRFB. Truly magnificent.

[@tieracushman9809]

I respect your humor.

[@jaypay8954]

It looks very beautiful regardless if its real gold I find it to be very beautiful.

[@windybassham3130]

Beautiful

[@boadicae3264]

I could listen to Geoffrey Munn's voice all day

[@Itsme-fb2ub]

One does not skip random Antiques Roadshow KZbin videos, must see what all the things are worth.

[@JoeandAngie]

Awesome speaking voice

[@stephaniecruvant9130]

Why is he handling the pages without gloves. That set my teeth on edge!

[@pamelaspooner7183]

With something so tiny, gloves are not as easily used to turn those tiny pages….they make your fingers lose sensitivity and could catch on the corners or edges and do damage. Put on a pair of gloves and test your dexterity….its a good experiment.

[@PaulaHawk99]

Me too! It seemed the owner cringed a bit also.

[@Garethprice1979]

Gloves are out where paper/books are concerned. The risk of skin oils damaging the paper is much lower than the risk of damaging a page because of wearing gloves.

[@joserodriguez-nv7gy]

Because it’s his

[@nevilhade85]

Because it's 180 years old and nobody has ever put a pair of gloves on to handle it in that time!

[@matthewmasters243]

Lowkey I was expecting more

[@diablo3894]

I love how he just bends the hell out of the spine

[@squeakysneakers6685]

Im depreciating...er umm...I mean thinking of a price. 🐭

[@FortuneFinders]

He really wanted it so yeah he was lowering the price with every turn of a page lol

[@dsadik666]

Very nice antique

[@rorus9530]

mmm yah it is simply stupendous.

[@432cyclespersecond]

I want one!

[@dlighted8861]

I cant believe the appraiser touched that with ungloved hands.

[@roems6396]

My thoughts as well. “Why is he touching 200 year old paper?” The gold would hold up better, but he shouldn’t be handling that carelessly either.

[@leviackerman8945]

I may be wrong, but I think there is a line of thought that there is less sensitivity in the hands when gloved (leading to damages happening a bit easier in these cases) so this may be why he didn't. I hope this helps! 😊

[@ChrisCoombes]

@@leviackerman8945 Yes I've heard similar - that gloves are often discouraged now

[@mr.bigglesworth1970]

what type of glove would you use? There's an argument to be had about that.

[@nevilhade85]

It's 180 years old and you think everyone who's held it has put a pair of gloves on😂

[@matthewowens1451]

very nice

[@rickwilliams967]

One always wants a concentrated almanac.

[@loatherd]

I know it’s not being sold but I’d give you 5k 😂 man was in love with it 😂

[@eggheadusa]

I wouldn’t call it a toy, it’s more of a piece of art than anything.

[@ISIO-George]

I cringe at it being touched with bare fingers!

[@AndrewDaley-lr9qg]

Using gloves can actually do more damage

[@nejojohnson]

Could you please explain what makes gloves a poor choice? I'd love to know. Thank you!

[@turtlehearted4739]

If not gloves maybe a pair of cover-tipped tweezers, like a comic book collector.

[@mellowfellow4755]

Why not tell the expert how you would better treat the book

[@turtlehearted4739]

White cotton museum quality inspection gloves should be used to inspect antique paper or paper-like materials. If it were mine, I would have provided the gloves for the inspection of such a unique piece of art. It is truly a gorgeous treasure.

[@michaeljahns8992]

Who was the goldsmiths Name who created this beautiful piece of art? I couldnt understand what he said. Can someone help me out please.

[@samovarsa2640]

It sounds like 'Strahn', maybe 'Strahan' if that is of any help. The latter appears to have been a name in London smithies at one time

[@stephenturner6075]

The seller didn't bat an eyelid when his beautiful piece was given a value of between £5000 - £7000...he's probably dropped that much in spare change down the back of his couch.

[@greatexpectations2307]

In American terms that is cool as heck.

[@Susan-u7y]

Beautiful❤️😍😍❤️😍😍❤️😍❤️😍

[@helenwoodrum2383]

It is exquisite.

[@Bonn1770]

I'm fascinated by his use of the word "datelwise".

[@FrankJones-v7h]

Choice. Exquisite.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Exactly,not practical at all,but what a beauty to looked at !

[@michaelraymond9200]

I used to watch this show at my aunties in the late 1980s every Sunday. It was a highlight of my week and we had so much fun guessing the prices!! I was 6 years old atm!

[@teeniequeenie8369]

I love anything miniature…my brain just goes wild ool

[@hiddentruth1982]

That was a quite beautiful piece. I estimated 5000 pounds when they started talking. I think that would be a good starting point at auction.

[@jayrussell3796]

"My goodness it's exquisite! I might even bid $5000 for it." *"I'll take it."*

[@koysaeteurn5329]

That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! Hold on and pass as family heirloom, it is too valuable to sell!

[@cesaravegah3787]

It seems to be worth every penny if the expert valuation.

[@Dimaz42]

it'd be nice if there's scanned version of the contents, so we could read what's inside of it

[@liljonwask]

What year is this from? That price seems kinda light to me...

[@rogerfielding1117]

1840

[@Querulus]

2:44 👌👌

[@tony_47]

Interesting choice for the mother to have her nieces/nephews to be on same chance of choice as her own children.

[@Hiram1000]

Isn't it amazing what the British were up to in 1840's Ireland? What a wonderful time to be alive, while the Solanum grows blithely in the fields around them, and the grain is bustled onto the ships....

[@pamelaspooner7183]

He said it was produced in London.

[@libertyordeaf]

A bit like one of those diamond-encrusted 24-carat iPhones - contains a lot of useful information but you are dare not take it out in the street.

[@twistedcitizen5739]

He would definitely gone up to ten

[@Oliver-jg8og]

1840 would be the 19th century my good man.

[@merk9569]

I just found that I have very little knowledge about the worth of an object. I would have thought that gorgeous piece of art would sell for $50,000 USD, not the paltry sum it apparently is worth. Regardless, I wouldn’t have the chance to buy one if it were for sale.

[@jellybaby9630]

I have tiny wood bible from 1900 Perfect condition

[@JaRule6]

I wonder if the case is older and that folks would switch out the contents to be more current 🤔

[@grawakendream8980]

thank you for sharing about the value of my booklet what booklet? the one i gave--what the...

[@AdamBorseti]

This is the 1800s version of having Wikipedia in your coat pocket.