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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

Extra Scene: Lalique NYC Mon, 4 Mar '13 | 3:43 PM ET

Catherine takes a rare glass automobile hood ornament to Lalique in Manhattan. Can they help her determine if its real or a fake?

CNBC: Mixing Business With Treasure Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 5:37 PM ET
CNBC Prime's Treasure Detectives host, Curtis Dowling

Curtis Dowling discusses the mission of his new CNBC Prime reality series.

Forgers Can't Escape Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 4:39 PM ET

Curtis explains how forgeries are created, and what makes real antiques stand out.

Truth Hunting: Don't Buy a Lie Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 4:38 PM ET
Jar dated from the 8th century with forged scripts.

Curtis Dowling explains the harm in recreating forgeries and why he is on a mission to stop it.

Counterfeit Currency Mon, 29 Mar '10 | 7:14 AM ET
The portrait on a genuine US note appears lifelike and stands out distinctly from the background. The counterfeit portrait is usually lifeless and flat, and details merge into the background, which is often too dark or mottled.

Only the best counterfeiters can pull off a bill that only experts can spot as a fake.

Catherine's Auction Bid-Calling Skills Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 4:39 PM ET
Catherine's Auction 'Yodel'

Check out Catherine's impressive skills as she pretends to auction off a winged Pegasus carousel horse.

A Picasso ... For The Pigs Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 4:39 PM ET

Curtis tells a story of a farmer who spent millions on a Picasso for his pigs – but was it real?

Do You Own a 'Sleeper'? Mon, 7 Jan '13 | 4:39 PM ET

Learn what "Sleepers" are and how they can turn into big profits.

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