Pawn Stars Season 10 Episode 33 Reach for Raphael

Pawn Stars season 10 episode 33, titled "Reach for Raphael," features the employees of Gold and Silver Pawn Shop as they continue to welcome customers and appraise items. In this episode, a collector brings in a painting that he believes to be by the famous Italian artist Raphael. The painting is titled "St. John the Baptist" and is said to be worth millions of dollars.

The painting is examined by the shop's art expert, who takes note of the canvas, brush strokes, and signature. He finds that the painting is very old, but not from the time of Raphael. The painting was likely made in the 19th century and was intended to mimic the style of Raphael's work. The expert concludes that the painting is not genuine and would only be worth a small fraction of what the collector believed.

The shop's owner, Rick Harrison, is disappointed but tells the collector that he wants to buy the painting anyway. He makes a low offer, but the collector refuses and leaves with the painting. Later, another collector brings in an original copy of the Declaration of Independence and the employees are stunned. The document is in surprisingly good condition and the collector is asking for half a million dollars.

Rick is interested, but the document also needs to be authenticated. An expert in historical documents is brought in and carefully examines the Declaration. He finds that it is indeed an original copy, but not one of the more valuable ones. The shop offers $100,000 for the Declaration, but the collector refuses and leaves without making a deal.

Next, a man brings in a vintage motorcycle that belonged to his grandfather. He hopes to sell it for $15,000, but the shop's motorcycle expert finds that it needs a lot of work. The engine is rusted and the tires are flat, which brings its value down to $3,000. The owner is disappointed but decides to sell it anyway.

In another segment of the show, Rick's son, Corey, buys an antique hand-cranked corn sheller. He thinks it will make a great conversation piece for his farm, but his father is skeptical. The two of them argue over the sheller's value and use, but Corey ultimately keeps it.

Throughout the episode, the employees continue to deal with customers and appraise a variety of items. They also take a tour of a nearby lithography shop to see how antique paper signs are made. The episode concludes with the employees reflecting on their job and the unique items that people bring in.

"Reach for Raphael" offers a glimpse into the world of pawn shops and antiques. The episode showcases the importance of expert knowledge and authentication when it comes to valuable items. It also highlights the diverse range of items that people bring in, from paintings and documents to motorcycles and corn shellers. The employees of Gold and Silver Pawn Shop continue to entertain and educate viewers with their expertise and sense of humor.