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A customer presents an Egyptian Scarab ring, a family heirloom passed down from her father, for appraisal. The ring was originally received from the customer's step-grandmother, a world traveler. The customer is interested in selling the ring to someone who can appreciate its historical significance. The Scarab, a common artifact in ancient Egypt, was often worn as a symbol of eternal life and was associated with the sun god Ra. The ring in question appears old but its authenticity and age are uncertain. A card from the original seller in Egypt claims it to be from the 18th Dynasty, around 1500 BC. The customer seeks an expert opinion and is willing to have the item examined further. The appraiser notes the Scarab's design and gold work, suggesting it might date back to the turn of the 20th century rather than the 18th Dynasty. The ring's estimated value is between $450 to $500, much less than the customer's hoped-for $15,000.

A visitor brings in a single leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, considered the first substantial printed book in history. The leaf is from the Old Testament, specifically the second book of Chronicles, which details the purification of the temple in Jerusalem. The dealer who originally found the leaf in the 1920s, Gabriel Wells, separated an incomplete copy of the Bible into individual pages, each accompanied by a bibliographical essay. The leaf is double-sided, printed on fine Italian paper, and hand-colored to resemble a manuscript. The Gutenberg Bible is highly valued for its historical significance in democratizing knowledge through the invention of the movable type printing press. The customer seeks $65,000 for the leaf, and an expert is called to verify its authenticity and provide an estimated value, which is placed at around $80,000 considering the current market.

A man brings in a pottery duck from Colima, Mexico, which he believes to be very old and possibly cursed. He describes strange occurrences in his home, attributing them to the duck. The duck is thought to have been used in ancient ceremonies, with animals like this believed to guide the deceased to the afterlife. The man is asking for $4,000 for the duck, citing its age and the craftsmanship visible in the kiln burn marks and the polished finish that resembles wood. An expert is called to examine the duck, who confirms its authenticity, dating it between 300 BC to 300 AD. Despite some repairs, the expert values the duck at $8,000 due to its rarity and condition. The man agrees to sell it for $4,000, hoping to find a buyer who can appreciate its historical significance.

An individual presents a Chinese bowl believed to be from the Qianlong period for evaluation. The bowl exhibits iridescence achieved by grinding pearls into the glaze, indicating its use for holding water and rose petals in the royal court. Dr. Phineas Castle, an expert in Asian art and antiques, is consulted to verify the bowl's authenticity and estimate its value. Upon examining the bowl's back, Dr. Castle identifies the mark as belonging to the Qianlong's son's reign, the Jiaqing dynasty, rather than Qianlong's. Despite this, the bowl is confirmed as an authentic and high-quality piece from the Jiaqing period. The expert suggests a wholesale value of $3,000, but the seller negotiates a final purchase price of $3,800, considering the bowl's fascinating history and potential for good resale.