'Antiques Roadshow:' Clock bought for $1K is actually worth $40-$50,000
On "Antiques Roadshow," a man who purchased an unusual clock for $1,000 was literally speechless when he learned just how much it was actually worth.
"This clock today, I would say that the retail price would probably be $45,000 to $50,000 clock," the appraiser explained.
The French industrial clock's owner says his wife, who was on the board of directors at a retirement facility, purchased it years ago after its original owner passed away.
They had the unusual piece appraised back in the 1980s. An antiques dealer offered the couple $6,500 for the clock, but they decided not to sell it.
The man was obviously glad he waited to sell, and he was clearly shocked by how much the clock's value had gone up in 30 years.
Fans on Twitter were just as surprised, with some calling the clock amazing, stunning and a true work of art.
The "Antiques Roadshow" appraiser said the clock would have been worth $1,000 to $2,000 more if the dome surrounding the piece was still intact -- but we're guessing the owner is still pretty happy with that whopping $50,000 appraisal.
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