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Special: Survivors

Season 17 Episode 19 | 53m 05s

Every antique is a survivor, but considering some have made it through exceptionally dangerous circumstances, it is amazing they survived at all. In this special episode, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW highlights amazing tales of rescues, near misses, and beating the odds with treasures that have endured wars, natural disasters, fires, and more.

Aired: 11/17/13 | Expires: 10/12/15
Funding for ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is provided by Ancestry and American Cruise Lines. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers.
Extras
Preview: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hour 3
Appraisal: Cartier Pendant Watch & Case, ca. 1915
Appraisal: Charles Ebert Maine Islands Oil Seascape, ca. 1930
Appraisal: 1948 Gilbert Adrian Silk Taffeta Gown
Appraisal: South Carolina Surcharged Dutch Musket, ca. 1740
Appraisal: 1962 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Letter
Appraisal: 1963 Picasso Madoura Plate
Appraisal: Josef Hoffmann Silver Cups, ca. 1910
Appraisal: Cast-iron Lobster Andirons, ca. 1880
Appraisal: Egyptian 26th Dynasty Faience Ushabti Figure