The Golden Silva Pawn Shop in Las Vegas is the largest tourist destination in the city, aside from casinos, and the most famous pawn and antique shop in the world. Its popularity can be attributed to the reality TV show "Pawn Stars" produced by the History Channel. The show has been on the air for 19 seasons and has featured numerous high-value items.
This article highlights the 12 most expensive items ever sold on the show, including:
1. Original Maurice Sendak sketches worth $310,000
2. A collection of items from the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" worth $725,000
3. A business card signed by Abraham Lincoln worth $150,000
4. A 1967 Shelby GT350 car worth $125,000
5. A 1932 Lincoln car worth $100,000
6. A Les Paul guitar worth $250,000
7. A Gibson guitar that belonged to a musician worth $90,000
8. A 1932 Ford Roadster worth $68,250
9. A rare Panama commemorative coin worth $70,000
10. A turbocharged 2014 Mustang worth $85,000
11. A Fender guitar used in James Bond film soundtracks worth $70,000
12. (No 12th item mentioned in the text)
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Golden Silva Pawn Shop is the biggest tourist spot in Las Vegas other than a casino.
2. The shop is also the most famous pawn and antiques shop in the world.
3. The reality show "Pawn Stars" is a worldwide success and has been on the air for 19 seasons.
4. The show has led to the creation of other versions with the same format.
5. The Harrison family has purchased many expensive items on the show.
6. A collection of 12 original sketches by Maurice Sendak was sold to Ricci for $250,000.
7. The sketches were valued at around $310,000 by an expert.
8. A collection of items used in the filming of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was sold to Ricci for $105,000.
9. A business card autographed by Abraham Lincoln was sold to Ricci for $100,000.
10. The card was valued at around $150,000 by an expert.
11. A 1967 Shelby GT350 was sold to Ricci for $100,000.
12. The car was valued at around $125,000 by an expert.
13. A 1932 Lincoln was sold to Ricci for $95,000.
14. The car was valued at around $100,000 by an expert.
15. A Les Paul guitar used by Mary Ford was sold to Ricci for $90,000.
16. The guitar was valued at around $250,000 by an expert.
17. A Gibson guitar from 1941 that belonged to a musician was sold to Ricci for $85,000.
18. The guitar was valued at around $90,000 by an expert.
19. A 1932 Ford Roadster was sold to Ricci for $68,250.
20. The car was valued at around $70,000 by an expert.
21. A Panama commemorative coin was sold to Ricci for $67,500.
22. The coin was valued at around $70,000 by an expert.
23. A 2014 Mustang Hertz was sold to Ricci for $60,000.
24. The car was valued at around $85,000 by an expert.
25. A Fender guitar used by Vic Flick in the production of James Bond soundtracks was sold to Ricci for $55,000.
26. The guitar was valued at around $70,000 by an expert.