Treasure WORTH $1000s FOUND in 300-Year-Old Attic!

We uncover antique treasures from our 300 year old attic with a shock discovery about the value of a group of finds!
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[@pamelasteburg6006]

Well, you know one mans junk is another man's treasure and I for one truly believe it. Thank you for showing us some of your treasures!

[@dianemunro8853]

Gail -I got so excited when you said the drumsticks are from Mickey Dolenz - he was my favorite Monkee! So sad the other 3 have passed. You certainly have an interesting life! Thanks for sharing all of your treasures and memories!

[@alwaysaheart1645]

Gail used to work with them if I am correct x

[@2_pencil]

I was 6 when the Monkees tv show came on and I couldn’t decide if I was going to marry Mickey or Davey. How fun that you got to work with Mickey!

[@jerlynneallison6361]

Mickey was my favorite also!!!! ☺️

[@kevinkline6835]

So much fun. Thanks for sharing. Great mix of treasures. In the early 90's I rented Mr. Dolenz cars four times and was proud that he chose me to rent from. He could have rented from the Airport but he would take a shuttle to the hotel my Hertz booth was at and would rent from me to drive to visit his sister. The last time I saw him he gave me an awesome card with a hundred dollar bill in it. He's a kind soul just like you two. Many blessings.

[@tracybeil4625]

Who doesn't love forgotten treasure? 😊 Thanks for sharing!❤❤ ❤🇺🇸

[@katibenelli9142]

Alex we want to see you in that Magazine! Please show us.

[@joanneriley3899]

It’s sealed

[@iansuehooper7542]

Thank you Alex and Gail for showing us the inner sanctum of your wonderful old home and sharing some memories as you unearthed long forgotten treasures and STUFF!!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I love that painting. I hope it can be restored and framed. That's what I envision a lost tower to look like.

[@CherylMccrumb]

Try wetting the back of the canvas, when it dries it may shrink and flatten. Hello from michigan.

[@juliederry3719]

Wow Gail how amazing that you worked for the Monkees, I loved watching their show back in the day, and this video is absolutely fascinating, attic mudlarking love it, tfs x Julie

[@lynnerodgers4461]

Wow! You and I could be a backup girl band of the Monkees. Definitely my boy band. I went to a band performance in VA with Peter (my favorite), Davy and Mickey in the early 2000's. I bought my tambourine then. Sadly, most have passed away😢

[@lynnerodgers4461]

Gail, that vase looks very similar to one my granny had, and I now own. Mine is Parian Ware. Mine is just the bisque color, no blue. Could possibly be Wedgewood. Have you found out what it is?

[@iamshotty]

Who doesn't like a 300 year old attic filled with valuable goodies! I LOVED it. Thank you so much lovely Ladies xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@iamshotty]

@@concerned430 I know that thank you Captain Obvious - I've been following these ladies for a very very long time.

[@peterkordziel7047]

If you love them, then they're in the right home.

[@DebbraBossier-s1i]

I adore digging in attics and cellars, love finding those hidden treasures. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to seeing all the attic treasures.

[@TermaMary]

Imagining that room as a cabinet of curiosities for finds and memories

[@debracarthew9432]

I loved this vid. Thanks for showing us some of your previously found treasures and sharing the stories that came with them.

[@margidaly6874]

Antiques roadshow here we come. Loved rummaging with you.

[@SharonPadget]

I was expecting vintage Christmas ornaments to be in the box. Surprise, royalty! Thanks ladies.

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

I could watch you go through every box easily .! A game of bin or keep is what you need x

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Oh absolutely Sarah! We could do with your help 😄

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

@ don’t let me take anything home !! lol

[@janetduncan3243]

What a fantastic attic! I have to go to my 104 yr old uncles house this week to help clean it out, hope I can find treasures like this!!

[@deborahthomas3475]

It’s wonderful being with you both on memory lane

[@kaz3bears]

Thank you for taking us on a treasure hunt 😊 So much fun poking around in forgotten boxes.

[@joanneminer7046]

Who ever made your Lega family was a master carver. I think you have something very special there.

[@teresahamilton7801]

Can't wait to see the rest of your attic - then will we see what may be hidden in the loft?! The figurines are so beautifully detailed. I can see them on a book shelf in a school room. Gail - we are slowly learning what an adventurous, artful life you've lead so far. Alex - u are blessed in your mother & home. Thanx for sharing your latest adventures w/us.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

A loft? Above the attic? I'm there for that!

[@sapphonymph8204]

I hope you keep us up to date with the figures. How exciting!

[@avalon5957]

About the painting, you can tighten the canvas by wetting a clean broard brush and brushing the back. When it dries it'll tighten the fibres of the fabric and give it back the spring. Depending on the severity of the dent, it can remove it completely. Don't drench it but moisten it. You can repeat the process several times. I've used the wet brush technique on many canvases and my own paintings over the years. Learned the trick at art school. If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm sure there's an art studio or conservationist that would help :) It's a really nice painting. It's a shame it's not on a wall somewhere :) Ps. The carved figurines are beautiful

[@oraclessay]

How fun! It’s lovely to look back on treasures from our past and relive memories. Thank you for sharing.

[@RochelleSchiffman]

I absolutely love it! I would love more of these. Your home is an adventure in itself!

[@lindajcope]

I loved this video. It's good to change things up a bit. The info on the figures from the Congo was so interesting. We need that type of teaching of respect in today's Society. Keep up the great content.

[@theresac.3216]

This is the best way to get organized! Searching for treasures that could bring in extra money! Who knows what you'll find!

[@terriatwell4041]

I love how you casually toss out tidbits like "when I worked for the Monkees" or that you had worked on a Time Team dig. It would be fun to here some stories of you adventures up to now. Its always fun to go through old boxes and either fall in love with something all over again or are ready to let it go. Thanks for taking us along.

[@ediemarie2696]

I loved rooting through the boxes with you and loved the winding spooky stairs

[@christhompson4270]

That was amazing, i would love to rummage through an old attic to find treasures. Great video. Take care and thank you for sharing your attic treasures 👍🙏❤️

[@StarSystemAndromeda]

Thank you, lovely ladies!! Always fun and forgotten treasures within your home! Hope you provide another update on the figures. Best always!

[@123uschie]

Thank you so much for sharing your interesting treasures.

[@stuartcunnington6283]

Hello Ladies,wow...a room full of treasured memories, blessed memories.❤✌️

[@LGTXOXO]

I love this idea so much I'd also love if you went through all you favorite finds in your collections

[@MyCreativeCorner3]

So much fun to see all of your treasures ! I love the tiny cottages!!

[@christinekeay8456]

I couldn’t part with the little figures, they’re precious!

[@respectanimals2]

I used to have that magic eye book , I can do it too , excellent vid , very interesting 🧐

[@charlottem162]

Such a sweet and heartwarming video. ❤

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

How amazing to have so much history under your roof. Do take time deciding what to do with your treasures. When I was a teenager we had neighbours who had just come back from the Belgian Congo. (1960s). I love the sheep scull. Imagine hanging it above your Congolese carvings. It’s always a treat to watch your channel. Thank you.

[@Mudjie50]

Love your hair cut, Gail! Bwami doctrine is represented by wood and ivory masks, heads, and small figures, all of which play a vital role during initiation into the society's highest grades. Although simple in form, these carved objects embody complex and multiple meanings, elaborated through proverbs, skits, and dances. In the forests of Democratic Republic of the Congo art is created primarily for semisecret associations of men and women, such as the Bwami society of the Lega peoples. The teachings of Bwami permeate all aspects of life, guiding the moral development of the individual and governing relations with others. Bwami doctrine is represented by wood and ivory masks, heads, and small figures, all of which play a vital role during initiation into the society's highest grades. Although simple in form, these carved objects embody complex and multiple meanings, elaborated through proverbs, skits, and dances. For the Lega, physical beauty and moral excellence are inseparable. The dotted-circle motifs on many Lega works represent body markings, which enhance both the carvings and the characters they depict. The smooth polished surfaces of these sculptures allude to the refined and perfected nature of the Bwami initiate.

[@valeriasindicic6256]

Thank you so much for this information

[@oriel9347]

" Dustlarking " 🙂

[@JosephineGray-oe8jt]

THATS A PRETTY PICTURE IT CAUGHT MY EYE FIRST THING.THERE IS A LOT OF ITEMS STORED IN THAT ATTIC ROOM. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN AN ATTIC IT WAS NICE TO SEE WHAT WAS STORED AWAY.

[@elainegill2619]

Loved this video,the figurines are very interesting.Also the drumsticks, very cool too❤Would love to see more of your Attic treasures🙂👍

[@pennycampbell7458]

Way to keep it interesting ladies. Thank you

[@diannamoore1522]

Great entertainment, always guaranteed with you two ladies. But so much information too....love your various channels.

[@alwaysaheart1645]

Wow! You should take the Netski and Congo dolls on to Antiques Road show xx

[@suewarnes9469]

What a thoroughly enjoyable video Ladies! I love looking through treasures. Those little figures are gorgeous! Thank you both. ☺️💐💐🫶🏻

[@sandymcallister4123]

So glad to be back with you lovely ladies

[@gailmuir799]

That was fun...I think the memories of the Monkies was my favourite...brings back alot of fond memories even in Australia..Davey Jones was my pin up guy ,but I thought they were all nice guys...😊 thanks for the walk down memory lane..😊❤

[@NovaCasaaa]

that oil painting is stunning!!! ive been trying to find one like that its wonderful

[@cosand2007]

Loved the video, thanks for sharing 🕵️

[@judithpolak3116]

How cool that house is so much fun ❤

[@juliebates5315]

Amazing what the attic holds !!!! ❤️🦘

[@geoWhite]

Thanks ,You have some very interesting things. Thanks for sharing.

[@sallycarroll6329]

That was different and really interesting. Thanks.

[@kathymarine1164]

Attic-larking...I love it!!!

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Thank you for sharing how exciting

[@kimberlymolitor354]

What a treasure hunt!!! Great way to lark, especially if the weather is awful!! The figures are amazing!! I really loved the pen rest too!!❤❤❤

[@amazinggrace4036]

Ladies, this is so much fun to watch …. The drumsticks! I love the Monkee’s wow Gail that’s amazing. I do love the royal figurines, the detail on those faces, just incredible! Treasures! You know I always thought Alex resembles the actress Hailey Mills! And now looking at the picture you shared of Gail young, now Gail really looks like Hailey to me! Wow, but totally Alex and mom look alike! Lovely….all your finds incredible, treasures! But I’d love the royal figurines….wow I live so far away to visit the auction for one of them! Just lovey…take care and thank you for sharing your attic! Be well…greetings from California 🌷

[@joycejones4526]

This was a great video. So much fun.

[@janicemiller5173]

You both have had interesting lives and I would love to hear more about your history.

[@buttons3232]

Well that was fun!!! Similar to mudlarking…”lost and forgotten “ treasures. 💖🇺🇸🌞

[@deborahbryant7530]

Wow, that's some awesome treasures !!! That's awesome that you Gail worked for The Monkeeys !!! My two younger sisters & I watched every show they had & sang the song when it was coming on. Mickey was my favorite also !!! Thanks for sharing your memories & treasures with all of us !!! 🙂❤️

[@deloradeabel8487]

That was fun!

[@carolekinsey7835]

I think there is nothing more interesting than a box full of all sorts of things. Mostly forgotten about. Pow, open them up and treasures from your past and sometimes from your parents past come back to life. Along with memories. I loved looking through your boxes. I absolutely loved your little figure's and felt so sad finding out about the people that made them. Thinking of where they came from. That was disturbing. Traditions and a people destroyed. Heart rending and so tragically sad. On a birghter note, if you manage to restore your loft, I'd be so interested to see what you do with the spaces up there. Though I'm sure you have more important things to do first. Its nice to dream though. Of things in the futcher. ❤ Thanks so much for sharing. Lastly, that candle stick you made at 19 yrs old, was so wonderful to see. Once a crafter/artist, always one. I loved the thought of using a branch from a loved tree. I'm looking at our Victoria plum tree thinking...mmm could i. 😂 xx

[@arielarenado]

You truly should start a curiosity museum

[@lumineria1]

How fun it was to see your treasures and hear your stories! You two are so much fun!! I was fortunate to see the Monkees in 1987 and they made a stop at the local record store for autographs. But the place Was jammed and it was pandemonium!! I got a few pictures of them behind the store gate and I was in heaven!im so jealous Gail you got to work with them! How exciting!! And those drumsticks….sticks-$$$, memories-priceless!

[@Miss_Toots]

Did you ever tell the story of how you both came to live at that house?

[@nanellevantonder3767]

I love the royal figurines. Nice collection.

[@mackie_p]

It’s like my grandparents Attic, AALLLLL the treasures!!

[@LisaCates-j8i]

The painting is beautifully done❤

[@VickieV1333]

Those figures were so detailed! I loved them! Also love the cottages and well…Everything!!

[@shaunnabrashears]

You gals are always so incredibly interesting to watch, I enjoy the Lost Tower Diaries as well! Alex I was very proud of you when you rebuilt the tractor mower, you can do anything when you put your mind to it!Looking forward to you finishing your bedroom refurbishment! Gail you did a great job rebuilding the stone walls! Thanks for sharing your adventures!,,,

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Ladies, enjoyed this very much.

[@daviddarrall9384]

Fascinating. Thank you, UK 😊❤.

[@LaurenAnyone]

Wait! Why were you in that magazine?? Also I loved those magic eye books, for some reasons at first I saw all the images inside-out though haha

[@mattell56]

Hearing young Alex say she hasn't seen things "for many years" is humorous.

[@bonneykell7491]

I love old stuff 😊

[@marciajohnson6767]

So fun!! I loved what you found in your attic! Thanks so much for sharing this!😊😊😊

[@nancyweems5270]

I follow all your channels, interesting finds in the attic

[@DeborahKEgolf]

Can you take us to the Auction with you.? Lol ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@colleenfoster997]

That was fun!

[@GinaDean-c4z]

love the figures,,definitely keepers

[@yomama8873]

Very interesting those figures are fabulous fun video 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@jeanettealbrecht9542]

I met the monkees , a big fan as well.

[@kathrynwallkowicz7223]

This was such fun. And informative. Keep at it. Thanks again for the video.

[@Robert-cr8bq]

Loved the pen rest. That is something I would have thought of buying. Can I suggest, as you seem to be somewhere near Glasgow, that you contact Anita Manning auction house. Ms. Manning, or someone at her auction house should be able to advise you on the African figureens. I know you are not thinking of selling, but they could offer advice. Just a thought. Looking forward to the next episodes on both your channels.

[@denisepiekarski4159]

I love going through attic treasures!

[@Thatsinteresting363]

What a fun trip into your attic! I loved the wooden boxes with the inlay❤

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

14:17 -- ALEX! Don't embarrass poor Henry I like that!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@across2726]

The swords actually didn't surprise me. We, too, have swords, but they are practice and formal swords for doing the sword dance. 😂❤ 🇨🇦❤️

[@theresecallaghan]

Thank you. I feel so much better ❤❤

[@tanithmessenger3581]

A great video, I think many of us have boxes tucked away with who knows what in them, but yours are truly full of treasures! Those figures are so interesting, what a find!

[@JR-yz2iy]

That was different G & A - and very interesting. Thanks for taking us down memory lane with you. 🙂

[@0210rokvist]

I loved it

[@shelleysmith6342]

I absolutely am in love with that sword I collect knives even though my kids don’t care for it I would have a great time going through those rooms I love that kind of adventure this was a wonderful video thank you so much for sharing a part of your life we usually don’t get to see it was nice to see it was a lot of fun ❤❤❤❤

[@traceyjenkinson1348]

I’m sure I’ll have other questions but Gail, you worked for the Monkies? And Alex, you were in a magazine…do tell ladies!!!

[@patjohnson9287]

Totally enjoyed the video! Cool guitar!

[@debbiefox6846]

Loved your video and signed up for your new channel. 😊 If your Netsuke( pronounced- netski) is a Tamayama Signed by Nozarashi Sagemono It could be worth around 380£. It's really nice. Give it a google. I found an exact one just like yours for around that price. I loved all of your stories & collectables. So fun having the Mickey Dolenz drumsticks & the wooden Congolese figurines are beautiful. 💕 The sword fighting school sounded like such good fun. 😊

[@catalinawilkinson1113]

You can fix the dent by slightly wetting the back with a damp sponge.