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Ep. 215: Sarah Campbell Drury: Uncovering History Through Antiques and Auction Stories
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

On this episode, Sarah Campbell Drury, vice president of fine and decorative arts at Case Auctions, shares her journey from a career in television news to becoming one of Tennessee’s leading appraisers, known for uncovering rare books, documents, antiques and Southern historical treasures. With stories that range from authenticating overlooked family heirlooms to identifying high-value pieces hidden in plain sight, Sarah offers a fascinating look into how provenance, research and a trained eye bring history to life. She also shares how Case Auctions expanded globally during the pandemic through online bidding platforms, now attracting thousands of collectors from more than 30 countries. Whether you love antiques, Southern history or simply a good story about unexpected discoveries, this episode shines a light on the art of appraisals and auctions and the thrill of connecting people with the objects that shaped our past. This episode is sponsored by Main Street, Union City.