Auction Kings Season 1 Episode 15 Lindbergh Scrapbook/Antique Toys
- TV-PG
- December 28, 2010
- 21 min
-
6.4 (9)
In season 1 episode 15 of Auction Kings, titled "Lindbergh Scrapbook/Antique Toys," the team at Gallery 63 is presented with an interesting array of items for auction.
The first item up for bid is a scrapbook belonging to famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. The book contains newspaper clippings and personal notes chronicling his groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Owner David is hopeful that this rare piece of history will fetch a high price, but the team is cautious about its condition and authenticity.
Meanwhile, vintage toy collector Mark has brought in a collection of antique toys, including a wind-up car and an early 1900s steam engine. Though the items are in good condition, the team worries that their uniqueness may not appeal to a wide enough audience at auction.
At the same time, the team also takes in a set of antique bronze vases brought in by another seller. Despite being finely crafted, they are in poor condition and the team must decide whether the cost of restoration would outweigh their potential value.
As the auction approaches, the team is tasked with drumming up interest in the Lindbergh scrapbook. They reach out to aviation enthusiasts and collectors in hopes of generating a bidding war. The antique toys also get a boost when a father and son enter the auction, willing to pay top dollar for a piece of nostalgia.
In the end, the auction proves to be a success. The Lindbergh scrapbook fetches a hefty sum, surprising both David and the team. Mark's antique toys also sell well, with the father and son duo securing their prized pieces. The antique bronze vases, however, fail to meet their reserve price and are returned to their owner.
Overall, "Lindbergh Scrapbook/Antique Toys" highlights the importance of rarity and condition in the world of auctioning. It also showcases the team's ability to market and sell unique items to a wide range of buyers, making for an exciting and engaging episode.