Best Moment: Helen Hayes's Verdura for Chanel Cuff, ca. 1930 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

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  • Official Website: to.pbs.org/3f5Lkw3 | #AntiquesRoadshow
    In anticipation of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’s Season 27 premiere on Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 8/7C PM, we’re counting down some of the Best Moments from this year!
    #1. This Chanel cuff is a real treasure!
    Legendary EGOT-winning actress Helen Hayes. Verdura Jewelry. Vintage Chanel. Watch what happens when these icons of glamour come together in an appraisal expert Laura Woolley calls "probably one of my favorite things I've ever done on the ROADSHOW."
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Komentáře • 237

  • @CalTxDude
    @CalTxDude Před 2 lety +219

    When she mentioned that it had been to her 3rd grade show and tell class...then her fantastic laugh!!!
    LOVE that moment!!!

  • @AshtonColby
    @AshtonColby Před 2 lety +159

    I love her response when it gets appraised: "What a treasure. What a treasure".

  • @CeasefireNow2024
    @CeasefireNow2024 Před rokem +52

    What a generous Aunt Helen Hayes was to her niece and her family. She really sounded like a loving and kind lady.

  • @ovh992
    @ovh992 Před rokem +65

    It is worth at least $500k. This bracelet is still in production and this one is one of the originals. Verdura is still in business. Either they or Chanel Inc would pay big money to have this in their archives.

    • @Focaloren
      @Focaloren Před rokem +18

      Best I can do is 20 bucks.

    • @Lonewolfmike
      @Lonewolfmike Před 11 měsíci +2

      Well it is like that Patek Philippe pocket watch that is 1 of 1 and it sold for over $1.5 million and is in their museum now. It was appraised at $250,000 and just blew right past the estimated price.

    • @artful1967
      @artful1967 Před 10 měsíci +2

      o look another "expert". Where is your antique shop I want to sell you some antiques based on your expert evauation

    • @mattwalter6207
      @mattwalter6207 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Close, sold last month for $432,000

  • @audrab27
    @audrab27 Před 2 lety +29

    I would love to see what else Aunt Helen had tucked in her top drawer.

  • @conditionone2320
    @conditionone2320 Před 2 lety +126

    This is a beautiful moment that you've captured on tape. The connections between people are beautiful, as are the connections between present and past. Thank you for playing the role of historian, and following the path which this beautiful object might have taken to wind up on your table.

    • @MK-rk4no
      @MK-rk4no Před 2 lety +1

      No tapes anymore, it all goes to that cloud thingy.

    • @misterhamez
      @misterhamez Před rokem

      cash in and go on holiday. not a great looking piece

  • @TK-tcbk1
    @TK-tcbk1 Před 2 lety +83

    I wish the back of the bracelet and the clasp could’ve been shown. Her vintage pieces are, in fact, very rare, but I still look around when I’m out at estate sales, yard sales, antique stores, online, etc… “Hope springs eternal in the human breast.” Right? It was amazing to see this clip. Thank you!

    • @cappystrano1
      @cappystrano1 Před 2 lety +3

      I would have liked to see the back of the piece also……

    • @frandayz4177
      @frandayz4177 Před rokem +1

      I saw in the news today that a lady in texas bought a busto from the roman era in a goodwill. So yeah, keep looking! 😁

  • @XXKHT
    @XXKHT Před rokem +14

    Story time.
    Years ago I heard a story about when they met at a gala. Young Charlie was a lowly vaudeville performer or something and she was already a big star.
    He introduced himself and asked her to hold out her palm, into which he placed a handful of peanuts.
    "I wish these were emeralds." He told her.
    Years passed, and it was on one of their big anniversaries (I don't recall which), he took her out to dinner and asked her once again to hold out her palm, into which he placed a pile of emeralds.
    "I wish these were peanuts!"
    Hands down the most romantic story I've ever heard!

    • @Finderskeepers.
      @Finderskeepers. Před rokem +1

      Thank you. Great story and fits so well with this piece. There was also something very special happening as the appraisal was delivered and the excitement built. Then combined with the owners heartfelt reaction and pride, like your story it was all about love and not the monetary value.

    • @GiantsWS
      @GiantsWS Před rokem

      That story makes zero sense. He could afford rooms full of peanuts. Stop making up lies.

    • @montythebugman6308
      @montythebugman6308 Před rokem +2

      @GiantsWS2014
      OMG, how angry you must be. I feel sorry for your friends and family, having to tolerate you and your negative attitude. Seek counseling for their sake at least.

    • @J_C95
      @J_C95 Před 10 měsíci

      @@GiantsWS If you're trolling really good job but no way you are lol, when he says "I wish these were peanuts" on his anniversary, he is saying he wishes he could go back to that first time he met her while at the same time fulfilling what he originally said.

  • @Isabella-nh5dm
    @Isabella-nh5dm Před 2 lety +20

    Absolutely beautiful!! Fortunate woman to have this passed on to her.

  • @gmatic8230
    @gmatic8230 Před 2 lety +16

    What a beautiful story, appraisal and reaction.

  • @19gregske55
    @19gregske55 Před 2 lety +31

    The 'jardin' in the cabochons screamed emerald to me. The sugar loaf amethyst also indicated a genuine stone. What a treasure.

    • @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
      @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Před rokem +1

      They're all real gemstones.
      Verdura doesn't do fake...😘

    • @19gregske55
      @19gregske55 Před rokem +2

      @@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 :Thank you, Nina! I felt that Verdura was a fine jeweller, all the way. The Duchess of Windsor bought pieces from Verdura - I seem to recall earrings, enhanced seashells with gold work and cabochon gemstones. Best regards from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦! GJS

  • @JustMe-gh7ib
    @JustMe-gh7ib Před 2 lety +16

    Helen Hayes and husband Charlie MacArthur adopted James MacArthur...aka Dan-O from Hawaii 5-0.

  • @lindafurr2404
    @lindafurr2404 Před 2 lety +20

    I would never sell it but someday pass it on along with the history. I love watching Helen Hayes movies and to know that she is in your family is wonderful.

    • @mattwalter6207
      @mattwalter6207 Před 5 měsíci

      She sold it at auction last month for $432,000

  • @swebigmac100
    @swebigmac100 Před 2 lety +13

    So beautiful. Hopefully she keeps it in her family.

  • @rosegeaber7533
    @rosegeaber7533 Před rokem +2

    Loved Helen Hayes! What a great story!

  • @joanholland3438
    @joanholland3438 Před 2 lety +27

    Wow! This is really Iconic and I wouldn’t sell it either! I own a cross with a some jewels in but probably just glass… oh well! i Love the History of all this !

    • @themonkeyhand
      @themonkeyhand Před 2 lety +4

      The "just glass" one sold for 100k so......

    • @Lonewolfmike
      @Lonewolfmike Před 2 lety +1

      The fact the just the costume jewelry one can, with the right cercumstances, go for so much is amazing.

  • @margoelizabethmiller
    @margoelizabethmiller Před 2 lety +6

    Love the show-and-tell anecdote

  • @contessalouannec8064
    @contessalouannec8064 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank You for sharing. Good for her. ENJOY

  • @gillyphipps4457
    @gillyphipps4457 Před rokem +1

    I wish we had been able to see the back, and how it unhinged. Lovely piece. Thank you

  • @amandawhisnant622
    @amandawhisnant622 Před 2 lety +6

    I watched this episode last night, and I thought this was amazing!

  • @sfsailor102
    @sfsailor102 Před 2 lety +66

    Could easily go to $200K in my view. All real stones. Good history on it. Pleasing to the eye.

    • @Lonewolfmike
      @Lonewolfmike Před 2 lety +6

      The sky is the limit the way I look at it. All that stuff going for it.

    • @Bulucanagria
      @Bulucanagria Před 2 lety +15

      Appraisers in general tend toward conservative estimates. Better a client be pleasantly surprised than bitterly disappointed.

    • @voutoo7899
      @voutoo7899 Před 2 lety +5

      I find it quite ugly, but that’s only me 😂

    • @MusgraveRitual
      @MusgraveRitual Před 2 lety +1

      @@voutoo7899 I think it's really ugly too! Beautiful history n' all that, but clunky, gaudy, it does look really fake and "costum-y" and like it would hurt your wrist wearing it.

    • @donquixoteupinhere
      @donquixoteupinhere Před 2 lety +1

      @@Bulucanagria the expert lady did mention that the one that was nowhere near as good was estimated between 30-35K (iirc) and sold for a hundred grand so if she followed similar logic could be a half a million!

  • @mariaroldan4200
    @mariaroldan4200 Před 2 lety +10

    Love this, love Helen Hayes!

  • @lovelyshirl
    @lovelyshirl Před měsícem

    A really interesting piece.

  • @chriscaughey1103
    @chriscaughey1103 Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful piece of jewelry!

  • @minervagalvez4748
    @minervagalvez4748 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful piece!!! Thank you for sharing it!!!

  • @the_resourceful
    @the_resourceful Před 2 lety +1

    HOLY WOW! That is amazing! Lucky Lady!

  • @rosemarygaeta8205
    @rosemarygaeta8205 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful cuff!! Different..

  • @englishrose4388
    @englishrose4388 Před rokem +2

    I love all the history that this authenticator shared.

  • @enduringhope6859
    @enduringhope6859 Před 2 lety +3

    I am covered in goosebumps!

  • @susansawatzky3816
    @susansawatzky3816 Před 2 lety +1

    Just Fantastic !!

  • @thirteennumbers6095
    @thirteennumbers6095 Před 2 lety +2

    Just...wow!

  • @nak4651
    @nak4651 Před 2 lety

    Just wow.....no words!

  • @Black_Jesus3005
    @Black_Jesus3005 Před 2 lety +13

    That’s an amazing piece. I’d keep it

  • @lovedaybebe5881
    @lovedaybebe5881 Před 2 lety

    What a wonderful reaction 🙏magical

  • @KellyMcEntee-bp9no
    @KellyMcEntee-bp9no Před 10 měsíci

    Even more amazing is that wig on the appraiser's head 😮

  • @Jackjohnjay
    @Jackjohnjay Před rokem +1

    It’s very beautiful.

  • @sutats
    @sutats Před rokem

    A very cool and special piece. Holy cow!

  • @williameichner7177
    @williameichner7177 Před 2 lety +8

    One can only hope the story doesn't end at the ending of this clip.

  • @Kawaii159qwerthvd
    @Kawaii159qwerthvd Před 2 lety

    Wow that’s awesome!

  • @VisionaryGardener
    @VisionaryGardener Před 2 lety +71

    So much for that friend of hers who said the stones were fake and that they'd give her $1,000 for it! 😬🤨

    • @Shackleford8
      @Shackleford8 Před 2 lety +17

      She did talk about it quickly but it was a friend who thought they were fake and then a different friend she showed a picture of it to who said they thought the stones were real and they'd give $1,000. Good thing she didn't sell it that's for sure.

    • @Coincollector81
      @Coincollector81 Před 2 lety +1

      Could've been a possible scammer. So if things go bad for her. She a $100,000 to $150,000 safety net.

    • @doubletrouble5026
      @doubletrouble5026 Před 2 lety +2

      The friend said they were real

    • @delorestaylor8114
      @delorestaylor8114 Před 2 lety +7

      Those “friends “ are plentiful in the general population. Truly a woman with a good heart for keeping the treasured memories for the next generation.

  • @jackiechapman8189
    @jackiechapman8189 Před 2 lety +4

    Love it.. So beautiful and talk about scarcity.. Your odds of finding another is hen's teeth..😜

  • @mrpzpdx
    @mrpzpdx Před rokem

    Priceless

  • @mmhmmmyearight7183
    @mmhmmmyearight7183 Před rokem +1

    I love the box ✨

  • @theodorebeasley7015
    @theodorebeasley7015 Před rokem +20

    When she said it was all real stones I got goosebumps 😮

    • @jaydentimsans425
      @jaydentimsans425 Před rokem

      Sameeee I heard play jewelry and thought that was to my God

    • @nicholassmith82
      @nicholassmith82 Před rokem

      I got goosebumps by just glancing at your avatar.

    • @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
      @ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 Před rokem +1

      Verdura = The Real Deal, Theodore.
      Like Tiffany's.
      JAR.
      Cartier.
      Boucheron.
      Bvlgari....
      💎💎💎💎💎💎🤗

  • @ScottFurtwengler
    @ScottFurtwengler Před 2 lety +7

    Congrats, Annie! That's awesome!

  • @trilby5546
    @trilby5546 Před rokem

    So glad Laura styled her hair.⭐️👍

  • @martinschulz9561
    @martinschulz9561 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh yes i belive zäthis is on of your favourit Things in the Roadshow. Very nice 😯

  • @tonyh7734
    @tonyh7734 Před 2 lety +3

    her reaction @5:00 is so underwhelming, lol. LOVE IT. I would be bonkers and over the top.

  • @ericamcghie8476
    @ericamcghie8476 Před 2 lety +8

    The woman doing the estimate is visibly shaking lol, I would be too.

  • @iamwindchakra
    @iamwindchakra Před 2 lety +2

    WOW

  • @celinemoran2753
    @celinemoran2753 Před rokem

    Wow!!! So cool

  • @Robynzmuzik2012
    @Robynzmuzik2012 Před 2 lety +2

    I gasped when she said it was all real jewels!🙀

  • @angelhope2911
    @angelhope2911 Před 2 lety +1

    SIMPLY DIVINE

  • @SuperMan-xy8ui
    @SuperMan-xy8ui Před 9 měsíci +1

    A near identical one is in the Verdura Museum Collection.

  • @mbtvalli
    @mbtvalli Před 2 lety

    Lovely story.

  • @johnbaldock6353
    @johnbaldock6353 Před 2 lety +200

    Rick from Pawn Stars offered $150.

  • @adamshenk9970
    @adamshenk9970 Před 2 lety

    all tine fav good video

  • @AWAKENIUM
    @AWAKENIUM Před 2 lety +4

    I cried when I first saw this when I started realizing what it was. What an amazing thing.

  • @CanChikMay
    @CanChikMay Před 2 lety +2

    And shes got the box

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 Před rokem

    wow!

  • @germaineprien7691
    @germaineprien7691 Před 2 lety

    Really interesting!!!, I love jewelry and mix real w/ costume, smart gal that Coco Channel.

  • @tobermory88
    @tobermory88 Před 2 lety

    “What a treasure” straight to auction

  • @terrancebrown87
    @terrancebrown87 Před 2 lety +3

    She’s going “mhm” as of she’s heard what she’s being told before lol

  • @Italy55
    @Italy55 Před 2 lety +2

    Rare✨

  • @jessiejoseph1093
    @jessiejoseph1093 Před 2 lety

    Wow.

  • @randolphfriend8260
    @randolphfriend8260 Před 2 lety +2

  • @lakeshagadson357
    @lakeshagadson357 Před 2 lety

    this is a place to come share something about history.

  • @syx3s
    @syx3s Před rokem +1

    her hand was shaking a lot when she was using the pointer. i knew the number was going to be special before that, but when i saw that pointer bobbing all over the place i knew this was something she'd never even seen before.

  • @MaybeTheyreBatman
    @MaybeTheyreBatman Před 10 měsíci

    I ADORE PBS for including the subtitle “Coco Chanel: Designer and Nazi Agent”

  • @phil1326
    @phil1326 Před rokem

    Appraiser is hot!!!

  • @genericdragon7260
    @genericdragon7260 Před 2 lety +1

    Smile 😃

  • @marlenemcmillan8891
    @marlenemcmillan8891 Před 2 lety +3

    I want it..

  • @drinny26
    @drinny26 Před 2 lety +11

    Totally under estimated. I could see someone paying $250,000 for it of its that rare. I would sell it. Lol

    • @mattwalter6207
      @mattwalter6207 Před 5 měsíci +2

      It sold at auction last month for $432,300

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Před 2 lety +1

    Remember Rosie O’Donnell had bought Helen & Charlie’s Hudson River estate. Pretty Penny

  • @happytraveller2122
    @happytraveller2122 Před 2 lety

    Omg

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill Před 2 lety +19

    Coco Chanel was a Nazi agent??? That's the first time I've ever heard of that!!! Such an iconic piece of jewelry and I loved Helen Hayes!!!

    • @RoadshowPBS
      @RoadshowPBS  Před 2 lety +6

      You can read the full article here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/stories/articles/2022/1/3/coco-chanel-fashion-designer-and-nazi-informant

    • @iamwindchakra
      @iamwindchakra Před 2 lety +2

      Quite famously a Nazi agent!

    • @Alternate_Ending
      @Alternate_Ending Před 2 lety +4

      @Abc 123 i thought that was hugo boss?

    • @TheJetJock
      @TheJetJock Před 2 lety +4

      @@Alternate_Ending yep, Hugo Boss did as well, as well as Adi Dasler (Adidas) designing the boots for Nazi soldiers.

    • @Kuddi11
      @Kuddi11 Před 2 lety +9

      @Abc 123 That is not true, Lagerfeld wasn’t even born when the SS uniform was already being worn

  • @steinson63
    @steinson63 Před 2 lety +5

    SELL IT!

  • @jeffw5263
    @jeffw5263 Před rokem

    The expert/appraiser is such a babe, I watched it twice.

  • @walker-xn3xe
    @walker-xn3xe Před rokem +1

    Wish the experts would handle the treasures. They do in the UK, so you get to see the whole piece front & back. Also shows how things work ie opens/ closes.

  • @GCLU
    @GCLU Před 2 měsíci

    Sold for apparently $432,300 including buyer's premium as per Bonhams. Not surprised.

  • @lizamarienoyola2014
    @lizamarienoyola2014 Před 2 lety +1

    😮

  • @margaretpratt5963
    @margaretpratt5963 Před rokem +1

    I know the story about wishing the peanuts were emeralds. So as soon as she said Charlie gave it to Helen, I knew they were real emeralds.

  • @cariciaangela3052
    @cariciaangela3052 Před 2 lety +4

    The person who wanted to buy it for a grand knew its real value. Thank Gód she did not sell it.

  • @ho2cultcha
    @ho2cultcha Před 2 lety

    more likely half-a-million!

  • @Silence0764
    @Silence0764 Před 2 lety

    What is it that for? I hadn't never see before, but what a beautiful designed!! By the way, congratulations!!

  • @debradowling800
    @debradowling800 Před 2 lety

    How did you not know what that was? It's iconic.

  • @UncleRichard.
    @UncleRichard. Před 2 lety +8

    Who offered you $1000?
    I believe his name was Rick....

  • @mattwalter6207
    @mattwalter6207 Před 5 měsíci

    It sold at auction for $432,300 in December 2023

  • @oscarp4328
    @oscarp4328 Před 2 lety

    Omfg so lucky

  • @piustwelfth
    @piustwelfth Před rokem

    I wonder if Helen Hayes wore that bracelet in the Love Bug?

  • @mouse5178
    @mouse5178 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s got a randomish placing of the stones, like the little square red stone which doesn’t have a stone to mirror it on the other side

  • @johndalenino
    @johndalenino Před 2 lety

    Dang, everyone KNEW everyone in 20's-70's

    • @nondescript2892
      @nondescript2892 Před rokem

      Helen Hayes wasn't just anyone...she was the greatest broadway actress of her time ..she had not one but two broadway theatres named after her and yes.."everyone" knew her

  • @Mod0308
    @Mod0308 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Sold December 4 2023 at Bonhams for $432,300 including buyers premium

  • @maximillianrockefeller8375

    Faaaarrrkkk 👌👌👌👌

  • @lucinda2329
    @lucinda2329 Před 2 lety

    ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

  • @petekaz3089
    @petekaz3089 Před rokem

    It'd be really cool if she brought it back to her third graders and told this story and inspired them maybe to be jewelry makers in one day

  • @WendySamples-zl7bq
    @WendySamples-zl7bq Před 11 měsíci

    Purple diamonds look again.

  • @lakeshagadson357
    @lakeshagadson357 Před 2 lety

    was it a reward that was given to you?

  • @maryannedelaney
    @maryannedelaney Před 2 lety

    If I found out it was worth 125k I would lose my s**t right there. I would be screaming. I don’t know how she kept it together.

  • @Teddy31976
    @Teddy31976 Před rokem

    Oh you can get at least 300k for that piece with the right seller.