Leigh and Leslie Keno
Leigh Ronald Keno and Leslie Bernard Keno (twins born March 16, ) are American antiquarians, authors, historic car judges, preservationists and television hosts. [1][2] They specialize in stoneware, early American furniture and vintage automobiles. If you grew up in America in the late s, chances are high that your parents had the family-friendly program Antiques Roadshow playing in the background while dinner was cooking. The still on-air show, famous for bringing the antiques appraisal business to people's homes, isn't as squeaky clean as its sanitized subject implies.
Leigh Keno Auctions
Antiques Roadshow's First Major Scandal Antiques Roadshow remains to be one of the PBS network's most famous educational programs in its historic and current lineup. With thousands of hours of tape and countless appraisals made, the show's become a beloved late-night staple. Keno brothers, Leslie and Leigh, who were some of the highest-profile antique dealers on America's version of the BBC show went on a buying spree that landed them both in hot water. Back in , New York Times reported that in several instances during one auction, the brothers, who are partners in at least one business, bid against each other. Leigh and Leslie Keno on Antiques
Keno brothers, Leslie and Leigh, starred on Antiques Roadshow but were at the centre of a scandal when they landed themselves in court. Since they were very young, they have had their own business. In addition to managing an art consultancy firm, a furniture line, and an auction house in Manhattan, they have been involved in several other businesses. What happened to the Keno brothers on Antiques Roadshow?
Antiques dealer Leslie Keno became something of a celebrity when he and his twin brother Leigh began appearing as appraisers on the popular television series Antiques Roadshow. Together the brothers have written a book, Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture, which details their experiences as collectors and appraisers. They are Leslie is married with two children, 9-year-old son Schuyler and year-old daughter Ashley. 
Keno Brothers, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Stars, Face Debt and Legal
For decades the Keno brothers — telegenic twins and widely acknowledged experts on Americana and vintage automobiles — have been perhaps the country’s highest-profile antique dealers. Leslie. .
The Keno Brothers, Antiques Roadshow Stars, Face Accusations
What is the most valuable item ever on Antiques Roadshow? The most expensive watch to ever be featured on “Antique Roadshow” is also the most expensive item in the show’s history: a Swiss pocket watch from that appeared on a episode. It was appraised for $, at the time. Are the Keno twins married? While a senior vice president and director of American furniture and. .
Antiques Stars Return to the Scene Of First Loves
Leigh Keno Auctions: Exposed to Accusations of Auctions Misconduct 17 Leslie and Leigh Keno are well-known authorities on Americana and vintage cars. For all 20 seasons of the well-known PBS program “Antiques Roadshow,” they appeared as famous appraisers. The twins, however, have most recently been the target of complaints and legal action regarding their behavior at auctions. . Antiques Roadshow Scandal
The well-known twin appraisers Leigh and Leslie Keno, who are frequently seen assessing valuable objects on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, are facing some serious accusations. .