Priceless Memories
Top Left : The Round Barn at Shelburne Museum . Top Middle : Antique photographs at an appraisal table . Top Right : An ANTIQUES ROADSHOW participant holds up a miniature canoe . Middle Left and Bottom Left : ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ’ s filming equipment at Shelburne Museum . Bottom Right : An ANTIQUES ROADSHOW participant holds up an antique pocket watch
In the middle of the South Lawn , an additional appraisal tent was bustling with activity . Appraisal tables for Ancient Art , Asian Art , Decorative Arts & Silver , Jewelry , Tribal Art , and Watches were staffed by many time-tested Appraisers , such as Jewelry and Watches Appraiser Kevin Zavian . Zavian works as a Consultant Appraiser for Doyle New York , a renowned auction house that specializes in the world ’ s finest jewelry , fine art , furniture , coins , and Asian Art . “ I ’ ve been doing this since the beginning of the show ,” said Zavian . “ I ’ m a third-generation jeweler , and my father , Berj , has also volunteered as an Appraiser on this show since the first season . He was the person who first got me involved with ANTIQUES ROADSHOW .” Zavian adds that although he had not seen any items that were specifically made in Vermont at the time
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of the interview , the history of the region is almost always reflected in the items that participants bring with them “ In states like Vermont , you ’ ll have people whose ancestors were in industries like mining or lumber . Those families have heirlooms that are passed down generationally . That kind of regional stuff filters in everywhere we go .”
To that end , an ensuing conversation with a former resident of the Green Mountain State further validated Zavian ’ s observations . A seventh-generation Vermonter named Richard , who currently lives in New Hampshire , had journeyed back to Vermont with his wife , Deborah , to attend the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW . “ I brought my grandfather ’ s watch with me ,” said Richard . “ It ’ s exciting to bring it to the appraisers , and it ’ s also great coming back
to Shelburne Museum . I went to Shelburne Museum twice a year throughout my childhood , so it feels good to be back and see all of the cool exhibits while I ’ m here at ANTIQUES ROADSHOW .”
Several hundred feet from the tent in the middle of the South Lawn , two participants were standing in line to speak about their experiences at ANTIQUES ROADSHOW at the on-site “ Feedback Booth .” Cheryl and Debbie had come to Shelburne Museum from New Jersey to participate in the event . They had brought several interesting items with them to be appraised , including Russian Tsar Nicholas-era earrings and an abalone letter opener . “ It ’ s wonderful to be a part of this community ,” said Debbie . “ We ’ ve been introducing ourselves to so many