Second Place in the Antiques Roadshow Top Ten Items

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Formerly the most valuable appraisal to ever appear on the US broadcast of the Antiques Roadshow, but knocked into 2nd place in January 2009, this hand-woven Navajo Ute First Phase wearing blanket is a representation of the very beginnings of Navajo textile creation. This national treasure sat on the back of a chair for generations.

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25 Comments.

Ultranothing December 6, 2009 at 10:08 am

Mmmm…mmmmm…
MrPerseus2009 December 6, 2009 at 10:45 am

I think the man had a slight stroke and partial heart attack.
Ultranothing December 6, 2009 at 10:45 am

My thoughts exactly. You’d be surprised how many sub-humans live among us. Just read some of the comments below!
OcchiDaFata December 6, 2009 at 11:05 am

OMG made me cry… im so happy for him
gizz88 December 6, 2009 at 11:58 am

Good for him.
gleebergloben1 December 6, 2009 at 12:52 pm

if this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye or a lump in your throat, then you’re just not human.
missmarie273 December 6, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Even though this is not my fav roadshow item (I’m a jewelry hound lol), It’s by far my fav story!!! Good for him!
tehflo December 6, 2009 at 1:59 pm

I do believe a Detroit area museum purchased the blanket for $635,000… They had just opened a native american exhibition and it was to be one of their center pieces
griff868686 December 6, 2009 at 2:19 pm

In terms of the story and personality behind the owner, this is by far the best appraisal video of the top 10. You can’t even imagine, you live your whole life then some guy says, “You have a national treasure”. Then it hits him. I would give quite a lot to just sit on his porch, have a cold drink and hear his stories.
feelingthis1989 December 6, 2009 at 2:52 pm

first time i have teared up in maybe 8-10 years. thanks so much for this
watermoon333 December 6, 2009 at 3:21 pm

WOW!!
I dont live in the USA but I love this show and we dont get to see this one only the English version (bbc)..Love his reaction got me teary eyed too!! AWW awesome thanks for putting this up!!
Ultranothing December 6, 2009 at 3:37 pm

I’m sorry it’s taken so long to respond to your comment, but I just came across it. You were wondering hat had happened to the blanket and the guy who owned it:

I read an article about it from PBS. The Antiques Roadshow had a segment on their site called “Follow the story” about Ken, his wife, and the blanket. I haven’t been able to find it since, but from what I can recall, they sold it to a museum for close to $700k and purchased their retirement home. It was a really touching story.
SFBL1 December 6, 2009 at 4:28 pm

Oh, me, too! When the man got choked up, I started to get a little teary, too.
Ultranothing December 6, 2009 at 4:48 pm

Why do U.K. people always make such ignorant, blanket assumptions?
HikaruYamamoto December 6, 2009 at 4:59 pm

I’m glad this guy didn’t have a heart attack :O
HikaruYamamoto December 6, 2009 at 5:41 pm

i really think hes too old to enjoy the money tho. Probably will give it to his children or grandchildren. Hopefully they won’t just blow it tho.
eddies2k December 6, 2009 at 5:57 pm

i would run up and cut it hahahaha
tinglywoowoo December 6, 2009 at 6:54 pm

I’m glad you brought that up. It has the same effect on me and I thought maybe I was getting a bit too soft in the heart. =}
muttville1 December 6, 2009 at 7:12 pm

so any1 know the new #1??
DJJimCowley December 6, 2009 at 8:12 pm

ha ha me too
lilbobcatgrl88 December 6, 2009 at 8:19 pm

i love this old man he is adorable…i even got tears in my eyes when he started crying lol
lilbobcatgrl88 December 6, 2009 at 8:53 pm

i love this old man..he is adorable
lavery December 6, 2009 at 9:42 pm

why do america copy all uk programs
pink4rooster December 6, 2009 at 10:07 pm

This show makes me so happy
Maxnaake69 December 6, 2009 at 11:03 pm

HAMISH AND ANDY ! ! !