APPRAISER: This is a pot by Dave, who was known as “Dave the Slave,” an Edgefield potter, in South Carolina. And he worked for Lewis Miles. Around here on this side, you have the date. And I believe it says April 27, 1840. Well, that's a very early date for Dave. I think it's probably $15,000 to $20,000.

GUEST: $20,000?

APPRAISER: That's right. $15,000 to $20,000.

GUEST: $20,000?

APPRAISER: Yeah, how about that?

GUEST: Okay. I cannot believe this. I cannot believe this.