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Like many people, Cheryl McCully is fascinated by her family heritage. She's attempted to fill her home with as many treasures as she can gather from various relatives. With some thorough inspecting, Collector Inspector Harry Rinker pays a visit to tell her if her passion for family possessions has paid off.

Here's a lamp that belonged to McCully's great grandmother. The story goes that the grandmother wanted a lamp, so the kids all pitched in and bought one for her. It has an unusual design but a cracked panel. With the damage, it's still worth $650 to $700. With a restored panel, it might sell for as much as $900 to $1,000.

This snow globe is from the late 1930s or early 1940s, an era when the snow globe craze began. Though unmarked, Rinker suspects it was made in Japan. It's in fair condition, though a little polluted, but it is still going up in value. McCully paid $5 to $10 for it, and Rinker places its current value at $65 to $75.

McCully's cousin sent this old Victrola to her. It's in working order and worth $475 to $550. It is displayed with a small record- cleaning brush that has a local advertiser's name on it (value up to $45) and a phonograph needle case (value from $25 to $35).

This very heavy dress from the 1920s or '30s looks great hanging on display and stays crease-free. These were very fashionable 10 to 15 years ago, causing the price to rise to the $150 to $200 range. The price has declined a bit since then, and today this dress is worth around $125. It's a wonderful family treasure.

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Collector Inspector : Episode CTI-112
•	Basement Treasures
•	Decorative Collectibles
•	Family Heirlooms
•	Seasonal Collectibles

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