Honus Wagner 1890's Tintype

[bobbvc]

Not that I believe anything I see on TV, but I also don't see that guy in the video paying $1,150 in 1997 and trying to pass it off as a family heirloom 15 years later. I could be wrong but I'm guessing the Christie's tintype is a different version of the ARS one or a different pose altogether.

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

Not that I believe anything I see on TV, but I also don't see that guy in the video paying $1,150 in 1997 and trying to pass it off as a family heirloom 15 years later. I could be wrong but I'm guessing the Christie's tintype is a different version of the ARS one or a different pose altogether.

It was a greatest hits clip from antiques roadshow. The show took place in 1997 Rehashing it.

[Texxxx]

Ok, Lets vote on it. Who here doesn't believe that many of the things seen on ARS are not staged. Not sure the story would be as good if the guy came up and said " I bought this in a auction several years ago for $1150. Did I get a good buy?"

[atx840]

As jaybird said this was from 1997, he likely listed it shortly after with the valuation ARS provided him

[bobbvc]

OK- that makes sense, didn't realize it was a "greatest hits" episode of ARS. Actually, didn't realize that show was on in 1997. Just saw the July 2012 upload date. In any case, Christie's was a poor choice for that sale, at least in hindsight.

[jcmtiger]

Would love to find a tin type of any Detroit player from this era. Ty Cobb??

Joe