When camera crews, producers and fine-art appraisers from Antiques Roadshow visited Boise last May, excited viewers lined up at the Idaho Botanical Garden with family heirlooms, rare artworks, historical artifacts and unique finds. 

Hear some of the compelling stories behind these Idaho treasures in three hourlong episodes of Antiques Roadshow: Idaho Botanical Garden airing Mondays, April 3, 10 & 17, at 7 PM on Idaho Public Television. All episodes will be available for streaming on the PBS app or online at video.idahoptv.org.

Discoveries in Hour 1 (April 3) include center caps and a certificate from a Rolls Royce Wraith circa 1941, basketball team autographs from the 1934 All-American team, and a Maynard Dixon oil painting circa 1913. One of the items is valued at $50,000 to $80,000.

Treasures revealed in Hour 2 (April 10) include Idaho state gems and gold nuggets found in 1905, a collection of 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse trading cards, and an 1826 set of portraits attributed to artist Guilford Limner. One of them is a $20,000 to $40,000 find.

Fun appraisals in Hour 3 (April 17) include Marvel Amazing Spider-Man comics, a 1980 box of Topps basketball cards, and an Alexej von Jawlensky Meditation oil painting. One item is appraised at $50,000 to $100,000!

For additional information about Antiques Roadshow, visit pbs.org/antiques or call the toll free number (1-888-762-3749).
Antiques Roadshow is a production of WGBH.

Thank you to Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Hollingshead Eye Center, local sponsors of Antiques Roadshow on Idaho Public Television.