Pawn Stars

A 1930s Gottlieb grip tester arrives at the shop, prompting the team to assess its condition and value. At the same time, Rick Harrison becomes preoccupied with a limited‑edition abstract painting produced by Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn, considering its rarity and potential profit.

Penny for Your Pawn is a television programme that follows the usual episode structure, offering viewers a glimpse into the daily workings of a pawn shop. The series is built around the interactions between the shop’s staff and the eclectic items that come through its doors, each episode presenting a new set of objects and stories. In this particular episode, a vintage Gottlieb grip tester dating back to the 1930s makes its way to the shop. The device, originally designed for testing the strength of a golfer’s grip, arrives as a curiosity from an era when such mechanical tools were common in sporting equipment stores. At the same time, Rick Harrison finds himself drawn to a limited‑edition piece of abstract art that bears the signature of Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn. The artwork, described as a rare collector’s item, captures Rick’s attention, prompting him to consider its value and the story behind its creation. The episode therefore centres on two distinct pieces – the historic Gottlieb grip tester and the exclusive Anthony Quinn abstract painting – each offering a different perspective on the kinds of objects that can appear on the pawn shop floor. Their arrival sets the stage for the usual appraisal and negotiation process that defines the show.