Season 12 Premieres Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:30pm
Airing on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
• Repeats Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. on MPT2
For over a decade, Chesapeake Collectibles has captivated audiences with remarkable stories of family heirlooms, unexpected flea market finds, and treasured childhood collectibles. Season 12 continues that tradition with some of our most compelling discoveries yet.
Among this season’s remarkable highlights are a rare first-edition set of The Lord of the Rings, a Lawrence of Arabia script annotated in the screenwriter’s own hand, a sketch of the Baltimore skyline by legendary singer Tony Bennett, and a pair of exquisitely crafted silver seahorses by renowned Baltimore jeweler Carl Schon. Other standout items include a letter from Fort McHenry’s commander requesting the very flag that would inspire The Star-Spangled Banner, a bronze statue with a risqué surprise, and a pair of bloomers worn and signed by Baltimore icon Divine.
EPISODE 1205
Air Date: June 30, 2025
A veteran reveals the purchase made with his enlistment bonus: a first edition set of The Lord of the Rings. A young collector shares the pieces that launched his journey as a treasure hunter. A stunning trove of elegantly illustrated vintage songbooks is saved from the dumpster. A vintage find from the Baltimore Orioles’ fashion line turns heads. And, a majestic monstrance, rescued from a deconsecrated church, shines for the cameras.
Major funding is provided by Alex Cooper Auctioneers Art and Luxury Auction House and Second Story Books
EPISODE 1204
Air Date: June 23, 2025
An elegant bronze statue reveals a risqué surprise. A pair of religious reliefs once owned by America’s first Black millionaire opens a window into a remarkable legacy. A set of 18th-century medical texts sparks fresh appreciation for modern medicine. An awe-inspiring collection of World War II artifacts from the Pacific Theater tells a story of service and survival. And one appraiser quite literally steps into his role, donning traditional garb to examine textiles from the East.
EPISODE 1203
Air Date: June 16, 2025
A hand-annotated copy of a speech by President Kennedy is the star of a collection of JFK memorabilia. An unusual collection of political artifacts reveals a love for the democratic process. A pair of jeweled seahorses pays tribute to the shimmering treasures of the Chesapeake. A work of art made as compensation for a leaky pipe reveals fascinating techniques. And, an antique blasting machine ends the episode with a bang!
EPISODE 1202
Air Date: June 9, 2025
A rare promotional print for Gone with the Wind sheds light on a shameful chapter of Hollywood history. A two-faced ceramic jug reveals the two sides of a politician’s personality. An appraiser solves a question that has puzzled the owner of an intricately designed table. A macabre memento proves that love transcends death. And, a ceremonial machete uncovers a remarkable story of service during World War II.
EPISODE 1201: Season 12 Premiere!
Air Date: June 2, 2025
A guest shares mementos and memories from an unforgettable dinner with John Lennon. A sketch of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor reveals another side of legendary crooner Tony Bennett. An eclectic “crazy quilt” captures the eye of several appraisers. Hollywood history is found under a stack of books in a home in Baltimore. And, nostalgia for TV westerns fuels a collector’s quest to hunt down childhood toys.