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News Articles: antiques

Antique firearms expert Paul Carella appraises an 1869 lever-action rifle brought by Mark from South Carolina. Carella assessed the rifle with an auction value between $6,000 and $8,000. Despite the appraisal far exceeding Mark's expectations, "It will never go out of the family," he said of the heirloom, which was passed down from his grandfather.

Behind the appraisal: An inside look at 'Antiques Roadshow' in Savannah

The beloved PBS program filmed more than 100 appraisals in Georgia's oldest city, kicking off production of the show's 30th anniversary season, set to air in 2026.

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'Surreal I'm actually going': Fans of PBS's 'Antiques Roadshow' excited for Savannah taping Tuesday

Episodes produced from the sold-out taping will air in 2026.

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Vintage and new items from discount stores may contain lead and can be especially dangerous for children, who often put their hands in their mouths after touching anything within reach.

Whether from an antique shop or discount store, toxic lead items are easy to buy

Lead is regularly found in vintage items more than 40 years old, but also in many new, cheaply made dollar-store goods. Children are especially susceptible to lead-poisoning even at low levels.

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  • Niara Savage and
  • Samantha Horton