Is that keepsake a valuable heirloom? Find out on April 21, when the 2023 “Mississippi Roadshow” makes a stop in Columbus at the Trotter Convention Center, located at 402 2nd Avenue North.
Hosted by Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the MPB Foundation, the first “Mississippi Roadshow” held last fall in Jackson drew some 200 people from across the state. Residents brought items for appraisal ranging from delicate crystal to Native American tapestry. The event was filmed for the MPB Original “Mississippi Roadshow” program that began airing on the PBS affiliate station in March.
The April 21 event starts at 10 a.m. and it also will be filmed for the new mini-series. Residents can bring items for appraisal, including artwork, glass, porcelain, textiles, metals, memorabilia, and printed materials. The $100 cost covers a ticket, complimentary food, beverage, and a single appraisal.
Some of the appraisers for the Columbus event include Paul Cartwright of Cartwright Estate Liquidations, Mark Kennedy of Kennedy’s Auction Service, Dwight Stevens of Stevens Auction Company, Luke Edwards of Luke Edwards-Locke Estate Sales and Miller Gaffney of Miller Gaffney Art Advisory.
Highlights of the 2022 “Mississippi Roadshow” included an 1800s music box/photo album that appraised for up to $20,000 and a signed photograph by Gordon Parks that also appraised for $20,000. At the Columbus event, more treasures are likely to be found.
For more information about “Mississippi Roadshow,” call 1-844-874-6874 or visit https://mpbfoundation.org/msroadshowtickets. View images and details about the 2022 “Mississippi Roadshow” here.