On Sunday, appraisers from the PBS hit show "Antiques Roadshow" recorded the highest-value collection ever appraised in the show's 15-year history.
The big ticket item: five Chinese carved rhinoceros-horn cups dating to the late 17th or early 18th century, which are worth between $1 and $1.5 million. An Oklahoma resident bought the cups inexpensively in the 1970s, according to a press release from the show's producers. The reason the value of the cups is so high is due to China's growing demand for Chinese antiquities.
The episode will air as part of "Antiques Roadshow's" 16th season in 2012. The name of the lucky owner of the cups was not released.
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Mine is where I come across a 59' Les Paul in prime condition....I of course wouldn't sell it....but still would be nice to own and play.
The trade of rhino horn is illegal under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora since 1977. Expect this person to be receiving a call from Fish and Wildlife or Gaming Commissioner.
You need to read the story more carefully.
These are from the 16th / 17th century!
I specialize in the transport of art and antiques. I can say that because the items were created prior to the enactment of this law, they are considered pre-convention on the Fish & Wildlife list. But a permit will be required if it travels internationally. And on that subject, some countries signed a treaty regarding the reclaiming of historic items. If these items are listed on the treaty (and I think they are), they will be returned to China if they travel internationally.
I am still looking for an original Rembrandt etching at a garage sale.
Stolen and loote, they shall be returned.
What a fortunate person, to have obtained objects made from rhino horn. These must be extremely old and certainly made before the hunting of rhino became illegal. This gives all of us who attend yard sales and flea markets hope, it's sort of like playing the lottery. LOL
Wow, somebody's wound a little tight around their religious fantasy.
To whom exactly are you referring to here, mate? Dare I say that I believe someone has micturated in your wheaties.
exactly are you responding to?
Mine (guess) is that you're just feeble minded and you didn't know where you were posting it.
There's something carnal worth worshipping.
(See Freud, Sigismund Schlomo)
FYI Horn implies his genitals. Drinking basically means swallowing.
Don't worry. The Rhino has been dead for four or five centuries. The cups are from the 16th or 17th century. Just calm down and pour a cup of coffee.
Because we can certainly justify murdering someone today over objects made of animals that would have died naturally at least 500 years ago?
You need to read the story more carefully.
These are from the 16th / 17th century.
Take a pill!
Wow you are one shallow person. What are you jealous you won't make the that much $ in you lifetime...