Ep 13. Vintage Las Vegas 2021 Hour 2

In this episode of Antiques Roadshow UK, the team heads to Las Vegas to explore the vintage treasures of the city. The show opens in the middle of an antiques market, where host Fiona Bruce introduces us to the enthusiastic locals who have been collecting vintage items for years.

The first item to come under scrutiny is a set of brightly painted chairs from a 1960s Las Vegas motel. The owner believes they are worth a small fortune, but expert Ronnie Archer Morgan is not so convinced. As he disassembles the chairs to inspect their construction, he finds evidence of wear and tear that suggests they may not be worth as much as the owner had hoped.

Next up is a rare set of silver poker chips, believed to have been used by the high rollers of 1950s Vegas. Expert John Benjamin is fascinated by their intricate design and history, and quickly confirms that they are the real deal. The owner is overjoyed to hear that they could be worth up to £20,000, and admits that he was planning to use them as currency on a future visit to the city.

As the show progresses, we see a range of other fascinating items, from antique slot machines to vintage showgirl costumes. One of the most intriguing stories comes from an elderly couple who bring in a set of sepia-toned photographs of the Rat Pack, taken by a young paparazzo in the early 1960s. Expert Paul Atterbury is impressed by their rarity and condition, and estimates that they could be worth up to £15,000.

The grand finale of the show comes in the form of a vintage Cadillac, which has been lovingly restored to its former glory by a lifelong Las Vegas resident. The car is a true marvel, with gleaming chrome fins and a custom-built interior that would have been the envy of any 1950s high roller. Expert Grant Ford takes a look under the hood and confirms that the engine is in excellent condition, before revising his initial estimate of £60,000 to a staggering £100,000.

As the show draws to a close, we see the team bidding farewell to the friendly locals of Las Vegas, who are already planning their next trip to the antiques market. Antiques Roadshow UK has once again uncovered a range of fascinating stories and valuable treasures, proving that the thrill of the hunt is still very much alive in the world of antiques and collectibles.