Pawn Stars: TOP 7 RARE RELIGIOUS ITEMS (Part 2)
Pawn Stars・25 minutes read
An individual brings valuable items like a Breeches Bible page, a Tibetan kapala, and a medallion to a pawn shop but faces lower appraisals than expected, highlighting the difference between sentimental and resale value. The pawn shop expert values items like a first edition Paradise Lost book and a Taoist flask accurately, emphasizing the importance of condition, rarity, and historical significance in determining worth.
Insights
- The Breeches Bible, with side scriptures for non-scholars, was the first Bible brought to America, highlighting its historical significance and accessibility for a broader audience beyond scholars.
- Sentimental value often outweighs monetary worth in pawn shop transactions, as seen with the medallion from Pope Francis and the Paradise Lost book, emphasizing the personal connections individuals have with items they hope to sell.
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Recent questions
What is the significance of the Breeches Bible?
The Breeches Bible, known for its side scriptures, was the first Bible brought to America and made the text accessible to non-scholars.
What is the value of a Tibetan kapala?
The Tibetan kapala, a skull used in rituals, is valued at around $1,000 due to its dating to the 1980s or 1990s.
What is the sentimental value of a medallion from Pope Francis?
A medallion from Pope Francis, given due to a family's history, holds sentimental value but may not fetch a high price due to common availability.
What is the significance of Gustave Doré's illustrations in Paradise Lost?
Gustave Doré's illustrations in Paradise Lost, a 17th-century poem by John Milton, add value to a first edition book from the 1860s.
What is the warning associated with selling sacred relics?
A relic of Elizabeth Ann Seton, a warning against selling or exchanging sacred relics, is not bought due to its lack of monetary value and potential consequences.
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Summary
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Pawn shop disappointments: Bibles, skulls, and medallions
- The individual is at a pawn shop to sell a page from the famous Breeches Bible from 1594, acquired from their parents about 25 years ago.
- The Breeches Bible was popular for its side scriptures that made it accessible to non-scholars, and it was the first Bible brought to America.
- The Roman Catholic Church once prohibited the Bible from being printed in languages other than Latin.
- The individual hopes to sell the page for $5,000 but is uncertain of its actual value due to the Bible's widespread printing.
- An expert assesses the page and values it at around $200 due to its lack of collectible market value.
- The individual also tries to sell a Tibetan kapala, a skull used in Buddhist and Hindu rituals, hoping to get $4,800 for it.
- The expert determines that the kapala is not as valuable as expected, dating it to the 1980s or 1990s and valuing it at around $1,000.
- The individual is unable to make a deal for the kapala at the pawn shop.
- Another individual tries to sell a commemorative medallion given to them by Pope Francis, hoping to sell it for $5,000.
- The medallion's unique history, given to the individual by Pope Francis due to their father's World War II photography, adds sentimental value but may not fetch a high price due to its common availability.
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Rare first edition Paradise Lost with Doré illustrations
- The medal is more sentimental than valuable for resale.
- The individual brought in a copy of Paradise Lost to sell.
- The book is illustrated by Gustave Doré, known for illustrations in various works.
- Paradise Lost is a 17th-century poem by John Milton about the fall of man.
- The book has engravings depicting scenes from the poem.
- An expert values the book at $400 to $500 due to its condition and illustrations.
- The book is a first edition with Gustave Doré illustrations from the 1860s.
- The expert mentions the importance of John Milton's work in English literature.
- The individual agrees to sell the book for $225.
- The individual also brings in a Papal States license and a micro-mosaic brooch for sale.
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Relic Negotiations and Linguistic Warnings
- Corey is interested in a flask from the Taoist period, which he negotiates to buy for $100, down from the initial price of $120.
- Johnny sells a Catholic relic of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born canonized by the Catholic Church, hoping to get around $300 but willing to accept $200.
- The relic is a second-degree relic, possibly a piece of skin or ashes, with a certificate of authenticity and Latin inscription, which Kristin, a linguist, translates as warning against selling or exchanging sacred relics.
- Rick, the pawnshop owner, decides not to buy the relic due to its lack of monetary value and the warning against selling such items.
- Despite the uncertainty about the relic's nature and value, Rick agrees to have it checked out and potentially make an offer after further investigation.
