First Phase Chief's Blanket sets record at John Moran Auctioneers

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First Phase Chief's Blanket sets record at John Moran Auctioneers

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12 жыл бұрын

This stunning Navajo First Phase Chief's Wearing Blanket made headlines when it sold for 1.8 million dollars at John Moran Auctioneers' June 19th sale in Southern California, smashing the previous world record of $522,500 for a similar blanket. An example of the rarest type of the earliest phase of Navajo blankets, it emerged from obscurity when it was brought into Moran's free appraisal clinic by a man whose family handed it down through the generations, casually using it around the house. The sale of this museum-quality treasure has dramatically changed his life, and made auction history.

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@CryWolfFilms 10 жыл бұрын

Wow. This guy seemed so genuine and kind. I'm glad his luck turned around.

@lelandlee5008 7 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY FELT THE SAME WAY

@Quirrelq7 7 жыл бұрын

WHY ARE YOU YELLING

@rev.juliethompson1613 6 жыл бұрын

Cry Wolf Films good things happen to good people 👏🏻

@digiplantabsales7782 6 жыл бұрын

Trump..............

@strangementalitypaperYT Жыл бұрын

It didn't. He was arrested again and his life went down the tubes.

@NickanM 8 жыл бұрын

What also is so heartwarming is the fact that Morans really, really wants to help this man, they saw how much the man has gone through in his life....

@Agret 5 жыл бұрын

The Morans saw an opportunity to sell a valuable piece , they earn a commission from the sale so the higher the value an item the happier they are to help the owner.

@Tony-mv2eq 9 жыл бұрын

This really brought tears. For once someone deserving gets a huge break. I couldn't be happier for this couple. God bless and spend wisely.

@lisa1969lization 6 жыл бұрын

These are the kind of stories you wait a long time to hear about, and when you do every part in your body is overflowing with joy and happiness for this man and his family. Congratulations and well deserved!!!

@patricianelson1859 8 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears.....truly a blessing for this man!

@LQOTW 7 жыл бұрын

me, too!

@ltkrytzer7960 7 жыл бұрын

God Bless you and thank you for your kind words!

@pam5389 7 жыл бұрын

LT Krytzer God bless you and your family!

@ibquinny 7 жыл бұрын

Great story, good for you LT, I bet you didn't get your car fixed, got yourself a nice new one I guess.

@BackSeatBoysmotif 6 жыл бұрын

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@H.C.Q. 4 жыл бұрын

LT, so happy for you! It made me cry. You deserve it, man. I saw that episode of Antique Roadshow. I remember it well. Yours went way higher cause the Lord knows you need the money.

@susanoldfield8017 9 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a follow up to see just how the money changed they're lives. So happy for them!!

@joyceb8407 6 жыл бұрын

The follow up, his family... mostly his sister wanted to sue him for half the money..the story goes there were 2 blankets at dead grandma's house in a sack, the sister took the other one and threw this blanket on the floor and and said she did not want that dirty old nasty blanket so he kept it. Good for him and she was out of luck..lol. He bought 2 houses, 1 as a rental property for income, a new Harley and a new pickup truck and said he invested some of the money.

@terragaia7092 5 жыл бұрын

@@joyceb8407 I heard she dropped the charges. Regardless of how you percieve value of the heir given to you; you should must show some courtesy of someone's Will. But fuck that its her loss LoL.

@biglt661 10 жыл бұрын

Wasn't a family heirloom, it was on my grandmother's back porch for years and her cat's slept on it... The stain on it was where her cat had kittens on it and no one ever thought it was ever worth anything, I just kept it because after she passed away my siblings pillaged everything and i wanted at least something as a keepsake! And it was first acquired by my great great grandfather who came from Norway and started a trading post in North Dakota and i showed pictures of him 'shaking hand's' with Indian's and they were leading horses away loaded down with sacks of flour, beans, rifles and pots&pans!!!

@francescaruby1150 Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful rags to riches story.

@ninaballerina4172 10 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to the man and his partner. Loved the story. He just sounds like a lovely and humble man. Now he can buy his home and enjoy his life without worrying about the next bill. Good luck and good health to him.

@lostinmyspace4910 5 жыл бұрын

The first Antiques Roadshow Navajo blanket we experienced on television owned by the elderly gentleman whose blanket was sitting on the back of a chair as he explained it, ended up in the Detroit Art Institute. The Navajo blanket that Big LT owns and put up for auction appears just as rare, and the net proceeds couldn't have come at a better time. Good luck LT.

@rosemarybelore6622 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I love this story! I’ve never seen it before. As I was watching the original show that this man seen, I was the next up and I thought it’d be interesting to watch. It took my breath away. Such a genuine guy that really needed a break and boy did he get it! So happy for him and his wife. Great video ❤️

@MrLocotxftw2002 8 жыл бұрын

Good for him, he seemed like a really nice guy. Very deserving.

@daleHarrison93 6 жыл бұрын

As a 2nd hand dealer from the UK, this is a dream come true man. Hope you enjoy every penny! this story is just mad

@naperdood 9 жыл бұрын

I'm extremely happy for this guy. Going from barely making it to being a millionaire.....priceless. He'll h get his house alright! And then some!

@richardtaylor8595 Жыл бұрын

I had to stop because I am crying. This man deserves what the bid comes to. You can tell a good soul and this man has one. God bless this man.i AM BACK 1.5 MIIL. WOW.

@lauratran7638 20 күн бұрын

I cried when I heard how much he was getting for the blanket, couldnt have been happier for someone I dont even know,

@TrueBanditKing 8 жыл бұрын

This belongs in a museum not in a private collection.

@bh7865 8 жыл бұрын

Many museum items are from private collections.

@FloridianGail 9 жыл бұрын

I love stories like this, I am so happy for you and your family!

@DeeFaun 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic for him, his family and that the American Indian treasure is protected. Thank you.

@TopMass 10 жыл бұрын

Heartwarming, I am happy for this man, definitely worth the watch.

@nick33musicarchive 3 жыл бұрын

the watch is in the next episode! ;)

@Zolwena 10 жыл бұрын

This is one of those stories which just makes my heart sing! I am so happy for this man that he was able to benifit from the sale of this blanket and also to know that it is going to be cared for by someone who is willing to spend that much to buy it! Winners all around!

@virginiapotts1038 6 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for this man. He could really use the money, but I was so touched by how humble he was! Good luck sir, have fun with all that money!

@jackxiao9702 8 жыл бұрын

They really should have held up that rug with gloves instead.

@MrRamazanLale2 5 жыл бұрын

And 2 pretty lady's

@tortugabob 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. We are with you even five years later. Hope the money brought you a home and some security. God bless.

@Bobemakk 10 жыл бұрын

God bless Antiques Road Show for giving us the knowledge to present items like this to their appraisers, and God bless this man and I hope he lives a good life now with his new found money.

@roseandstem8054 7 жыл бұрын

Ugh...Your patriotism annoys me

@Asigner4u2 10 жыл бұрын

This story was wonderful! The heck with disability at this point. It's the idea that the family needed help at the time and got it.

@starlogic99 10 жыл бұрын

well that guy is going to sleep well with that 1.5m blanket LOL

@FireVortex720 10 жыл бұрын

Lol it better keep me fucking warm in the Arctic cold!

@LgandFriendz 5 жыл бұрын

LOL 2 funny bro

@grumpyoldlady_rants Жыл бұрын

I was crying with them. They seem like such a deserving couple! He’s doing fortunate the blanket was kept in good shape and that he found a reputable auction house to handle the sale.

@itsmariah2 11 жыл бұрын

You can't enjoy seeing people wildly blessed AND at the same time have the attitude of what's mine is mine .... or what's theirs is theirs (the Navajos). I choose JOY in seeing someone blessed. At least we can be pretty confident that it is being preserved and taken care of just as well as if it would've gone back to the Navajos.

@bosvarkutube 6 ай бұрын

A humble family I think everyone was so happy for him and his wife

@Elliebet 10 жыл бұрын

As an employee at a Native American art museum, I would normally pull an Indiana Jones and say "It belongs in a museum." But in this case, I'm glad its value could do something wonderful for a family in need. Thanks for sharing:)

@dar-xt8dq 5 жыл бұрын

Would it have been stolen from a tribe

@wendelmalloy3997 9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help but feel sentimental with him at the end. Like he said, everyone loves a rags to riches story.

@jameswaddell4467 Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here crying with this man. Absolutely unbelievable ❤ I wish this man all the best in life.

@yrjofva 11 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story! Left me in tears! Congratulations! You deserve every penny! My heart is with the both of you!!!!!!

@dillon1684 10 жыл бұрын

right after they started auctioning off the blanket my jaw dropped so far lol

@aSASa45454 10 жыл бұрын

You knew it was gonna get good when he couldnt keep up with the bidders LOL

@innocentbonbon 11 жыл бұрын

I sat here crying my eyes out..how wonderful ....congrats to this couple...

@TheWatanna 7 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man, I am so happy for him and his family. Brilliant, I love watching anything like this.

@k109738 9 жыл бұрын

Big L.T., I'm thrilled for you. Good things DO happen to good and deserving folks. :)

@bombastic165 5 жыл бұрын

The auctioneer is really good. Wow, wow, wow! Insane and the people that sold it seemed very nice and I’m really happy for them 👍

@australisfishing 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic that moran's auctioneers provided the opportunity for this man to have some joy in his life you have a life long subscriber and I can't wait for more content from this channel. I wish I was this lucky with my fishing :)

@hellnbk 7 жыл бұрын

Who else here cried like a baby when the bids got higher and higher?

@mikethebike2463 5 жыл бұрын

Even at the fith time looking. 5:50 greatest moment

@Gunners_Mate_Guns 11 жыл бұрын

So cool that the showed part of the "Antiques Roadshow" featuring the incredibly likeable Ted and his own Ute First Phase chief's blanket.

@misaeire Жыл бұрын

Best auction clip ever he is the most deserving of this I hope they enjoy their new home and 2 new cars ,etc etc ,such a humble and si cere couple,invest it wisely in property ,enjoy

@diamondchamberlin6285 5 жыл бұрын

I will NEVER tire of this video !!

@pam5389 7 жыл бұрын

congratulations to this family. I watched the auction on another video and cried my eyes out. I'm so happy for them!

@kona5252 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing....what a wonderful story!

@CynthiaAnn3199 5 жыл бұрын

This actually brought real tears of joy. Congratulations

@ChrisFWebber2222 12 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video of a heart warming rags to riches testimony! Way to go, John and family! Rick and I are always happy to hear success stories about your business. You have put so much into it, you deserve everything that comes your way! Sincerely - Chris Leclerc

@shilodawn60 11 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT STORY! Brought tears to my eyes, thx for the share!

@Aquahoma 10 жыл бұрын

THIS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. i AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! now you won't have to worry any more. Isn't it great to feel unstressed. God Bless and take care.

@TheDarkManReturns 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking through my grandfathers emails from 2014 and saw this videos link, Thank the lord I hope they are doing well.

@joeschmoe233 7 жыл бұрын

bless your heart sir....your family deserves this! Congratulations on the find.

@melaniexoxo 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely. So happy it turned out so well for him!

@natashaletourneau5368 6 жыл бұрын

this was simply amazing... it couldn't of went to a better person!

@mermiriam 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm so glad this gentleman's luck turned around. Thank you for helping him, Mr. Moran.

@currysteph 10 жыл бұрын

God Bless you man...keep your faith with you new found life....

@yrjofva 11 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Many more blessings to you and your family!

@sean8081a 7 жыл бұрын

I've read the auction only took 77 seconds, amazing. It's a real treasure.

@ThatFellazZz 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!! LOVE IT! I'm SURE ALL IS WELL! AND HAPPY TO KNOW IT!!!

@seanetrout3055 6 жыл бұрын

I love this story I'm sorry you lost your lower leg and I'm sure it can't replace that but enjoy your life I've watched this four times very emotional take care

@arabianknight47 12 жыл бұрын

fascinating story, so heart-warmingly happy for you.

@skylineranches 7 жыл бұрын

What a great story. I am so happy for him. What a blessing for him.

@chuckey69able 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story I am so pleased for this family

@gailmooneylubow8827 11 жыл бұрын

to this man in video here, awesome thank you for sharing with me, it gave me hope. there is gold to be found at the end of the rainbow. great to see a family in need got some of that gold

@ayokay123 7 жыл бұрын

If I were this guy, I'd LOVE to meet the buyer to thank him.

@murtazaalam8326 Жыл бұрын

Man in blue shirt and tie in the back, at 05:52, is happy for someone else's success. That's a gem of a person too.

@madmanhiker 11 жыл бұрын

I needed this today. Thanks and God bless.

@deekiwigirl 12 жыл бұрын

Very glad to see you get a "new lease" on life LT, your story is heartwarming. God bless!

@jennyrogers 10 жыл бұрын

LT so happy for you. This is such a moving story. I hope you get a beautiful home and are able to fix your car up really well. Much love to you.

@wildbill6366 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's awesome and I'm happy for them!

@ancientseed 7 жыл бұрын

God bless you L.T. He seems like he really deserved this. Its a great story!

@philoshaughnessy906 7 жыл бұрын

Doesn't it just make you want to shout?! Wonderful.

@sheilahannah8742 3 жыл бұрын

Great story so happy for that man and his wife, enjoy.

@lindakostin514 11 жыл бұрын

WOW! I feel so happy when I hear or see stories like this! How touching! I'd love to see the after story with this big teddy bear of a man buying his dream home, car etc. Off of disability for ever!

@Mugicha808 7 жыл бұрын

Not just excellent quality but very excellent. A most excellent story.

@KKJ_author 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE stories like this one!

@jameshenry8779 11 жыл бұрын

LT, Congratulations and God Bless you and your family!

@skylineranches 6 жыл бұрын

A fantastic outcome for the owner and a truly lovely blanket.

@ubudianroy7880 12 жыл бұрын

What a great story! Big LT…good for you! Best of luck with your new house and getting your car fixed (or maybe a new one)! I really enjoyed this video and your story.

@dianelady52 12 жыл бұрын

I am really happy life changed for you and your family.. Enjoy it and get the best out of life you can.. It is an amazing story.. I wish you good health and stay strong.. Thank you for the video..

@richardhoepfner1633 10 жыл бұрын

A touching story, with a happy ending.

@biglt661 12 жыл бұрын

Thank You and best to you too!

@simp777 7 жыл бұрын

god bless this nice gentleman may his life prosper after this great situation.

@michaelweeks9317 7 жыл бұрын

Wow it is so great to see wonderful things happen to nice people.Thank you God and John Moran Auctioneers!

@brodyhill1449 6 жыл бұрын

Michael Weeks What about thanking the master weaver that wove this National Treasure. If I was a chief, this would be an honor and a boon to wear.

@LeeLee-pk4ss 7 жыл бұрын

Wow I started tearing up once it hit $800,000. I had to stop the video when it passed a million. Good on yah mate hope all goes well for you. $1,500,000! Wow!

@CindyCieplik 11 жыл бұрын

Celebrate this family's blessing without judgment, justification or jealousy! Recognize the blessing and make room in your heart to receive your own blessings.