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Should we take the old map that hangs over our living room mantle to the Antiques Roadshow if our ticket entry is chosen?
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It’s a beautiful thing. Gifted to my parents for their wedding in 1958.
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The date is 1792.
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It has sea monsters…
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As well as indigenous people…
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And curious wildlife.
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It appears hand colored and though I couldn’t find the exact same one online…
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It could be worth a few bucks if original.
Problem?
I don’t think it is. The paper seems wrong, and on close inspection…
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It has weird dots I can’t find on any other example.
I doubt it’s foxing…
And would rather not waste an Antique Roadshow opportunity on something that’s not an antique.
The search continues.
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River's world..... 
Good luck finding the right pieces! How many are you allowed?
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Two items per ticket, two tickets… so, 4.
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So fun!
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If we’re chosen in the sweepstakes, yes.
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Fingers crossed!! 🤞
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Are you and hubby each picking two things, or are you doing some combo of selecting items you both agree on?
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I haven’t told him about it yet. His birthday is later this month so I’m giving him the entry form as a gift. I’m sure we’ll have long discussions on what to take…
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LOL… good luck with that!!
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I’m hoping that the object you take is something awkward to carry and so fabulous the show comes to a halt, appreciating your item.
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I’d rather it be less awkward, but thanks.
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I’m hoping for weird farming implements. Big ones. That will free up space!
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Only temporarily, as the implements would come right back home.
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What if they got lost or someone offered you a good price?
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Oh boy. Good luck
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But really, the K-Mart sticker on the back was the true dead giveaway!
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It would be a lot easier to pick if that were true.
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Actually that paper may be parchment or rice paper … which I think would increase the value. I love old maps but I’m definitely not an expert.
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The dots are troubling me. I don’t want to bring something pretending to be old…
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The map itself looks genuine, the poles are very unlike today’s reality. All the tidbits around the globes are very well done. You have 4 takes. Unless you already have your mind made up (I expect you do) I would not put this one way just yet. You still have time to change your mind.
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The map itself does, yes. But those dots are on the entire thing and makes me think someone was trying to make a reprint look old and original.
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Wow, you really have an eye for this. I would know an original from a reproduction if it slapped me in the face.
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I know a little, but not nearly enough.
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Good luck choosing.
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Thanks. I think I’m going to need it…
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SO many choices!! Good luck with this endeavor.
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