Antiques Roadshow

Grand Rapids, Hour 1

Antiques Roadshow drives to the Gilmore Car Museum near Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a look at their collection of more than 1500 hood ornaments or "mascots." Appraisal highlights include a letter from Grand Rapids native son, Gerald Ford and an 1881 painting by noted Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey, valued at $300,000.

Field Trip: Gilmore Car Museum

4m 21s

ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver visit the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, to discuss the ins and outs of antique hood ornaments, or mascots, as they're known in England. Examples include Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Ecstasy," and an exquisite glass ornament designed by Rene Lalique.

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    Field Trip: Antique Car Mascots

    S13 E13 - 4m 21s

    Host Mark Walberg and appraiser Eric Silver visit the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, to discuss the ins and outs of antique hood ornaments, or mascots, as they're known in England. Examples include Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Ecstasy," and an exquisite glass ornament designed by René Lalique.

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