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Treasure Detectives

Did Neil Armstrong Bring Cufflinks to the Moon?
Little is known about what Neil Armstrong brought with him on the Apollo 11 mission. Did he bring a pair of cufflinks?

Featured Content

Is the Warhol Signature Real? Mon, 18 Mar '13 | 3:33 PM ET

Curtis calls in fine art expert Reyne Hirsch to help determine if the Warhol is real or a fake.

Real or Fake? The Team Deliberates Wed, 13 Mar '13 | 2:29 PM ET

Curtis Dowling and his team of investigators try to determine whether this Honus Wagner T-206 baseball card is real or fake.

How to Spot a Fake: Paintings Mon, 11 Mar '13 | 8:35 PM ET

Forged versions of famous paintings can make it past the experts. Curtis Dowling shows how to avoid getting fooled.

Treasure Detectives: The Tiffany Lamp Mystery Wed, 6 Mar '13 | 1:03 PM ET

There is something suspicious about the sockets on this lamp. So, is the lamp a fake or a rare masterpiece?

Fakes That Fooled the Experts Mon, 11 Mar '13 | 10:32 AM ET

Experts can stop buyers from buying a fake, but even they can get fooled. Here are some works of art that stumped the experts.

Hidden Riches: 10 Sought-After Treasures Thu, 7 Mar '13 | 9:53 AM ET

Fortunes await out there. Read the fascinating stories of treasures lost and found around the world.

Valuable 'Barn Finds' Fri, 1 Mar '13 | 4:53 PM ET

If you ever have to clean out a relative's house, check the attic or barn! One of the following discoveries turned out to be worth $70 million.

A Lichtenstein Lie? Fri, 1 Mar '13 | 11:07 AM ET

The team meets with a long time art collector who believes he has a valuable Roy Lichtenstein print.

The Art Expert Mon, 4 Mar '13 | 4:20 PM ET

Curtis and Andy ask art expert Reyne Haines to help determine whether the Lichtenstein print is a real or a fake.

Meet the Team

  • Wed, 2 Jan '13 | 3:51 PM ET

    Curtis has over 20 years' experience in fine arts and antiques and he hates fakes! He is on a mission to help people discover the truth and put the fakers and forgers out of business.

  • Wed, 2 Jan '13 | 3:47 PM ET

    Catherine Knebel is Curtis Dowling's research assistant and a treasure detective with an auctioneer's background.

  • Wed, 2 Jan '13 | 3:41 PM ET

    Andy is the treasure detective with people skills. People like Andy and he can get them to talk and give him valuable information.

  • Fri, 22 Mar '13 | 9:38 AM ET

    "Hutch," a.k.a. Matthew Brandon Hutchens, started collecting as soon as he could walk. His special areas of expertise are high-end military memorabilia, swords, fine art, and jewelry.

About Treasure Detectives

"Treasure Detectives" takes you deep inside the world of arts, antiques and collectibles. Curtis Dowling and his team of investigators verify the authenticity of collectibles, artwork and antiquities using innovative technology and street smarts. Is it a fake or is it worth a fortune?

On the Next Episode

Curtis Dowling and his team of authenticators examine an Abraham and Mary Lincoln owned 19th century table as well as a rare 15th century Queen Elizabeth portrait. A visit to the Elizabethan Gardens in North Carolina proves necessary in the authentication of the Queen Elizabeth painting and details of Mary Lincoln's life after Honest Abe's death will shock viewers. Authentication is in the details of this investigation!

Contact Us

  • Do you have an item that you want the Treasure Detectives to investigate? Contact us at TreasureDetectivesTV@gmail.com

Show Times

#5 Mormon Books/Cufflinks
Friday, April 5th 8p | 12a ET
#5 Mormon Books/Cufflinks
Saturday, April 6th 8p | 11p ET
Treasure Detectives Marathon Begins Sunday at 8p ET
#1 Lichenstein/Lalique
Sunday, April 7th 8p ET
#2 Tiffany Lamps/Honus Wagner
Sunday, April 7th 9p ET
#3 Violin/Warhol
Sunday, April 7th 10p ET
#4 Les Paul/Cape
Sunday, April 7th 11p ET
#5 Mormon Books/Cufflinks
Sunday, April 7th 12a ET