A Tsar Is Born

Thomas Sheraton (likely referenced as 'Sheridan') was an 18th-century English furniture designer known for his elegant neoclassical style.

“That's a lovely piece. I'd say it's Sheridan.”— Frasier

An influential visual arts design style that originated in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by rich colors, bold geometry, and lavish ornamentation.

“But the real masterwork is the unique art deco headboard.”— Sara Briggs

A style of furniture and interior design that developed in Central Europe between 1815 and 1848, characterized by clean lines and utilitarian construction.

“just some bozo with a credenza who doesn't know a Biedermeier from an Oscar Meyer.”— Martin

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great.

“all of Krogyn's known bear clocks were done exclusively for the Romanov family and are now in the Hermitage Museum.”— Appraiser

A fictional Russian craftsman said to have worked for Tsar Alexander II, creating bear clocks for the Romanov family.

“It was made by André Krogyn, who worked for Tsar Alexander II.”— Appraiser

The Craftsman style, also known as the American Craftsman movement, was an American domestic architectural style inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, popul…

“Can you believe he used the word "craftsman," and he meant the architectural style, and not the rotary sander?”— Niles

A fictional fashion/clothing catalogue referenced in the show.

“It's the cover of this month's Bidwell's catalogue!”— Frasier

An American meat and cold cut production company, known for its hot dogs and bologna.

“just some bozo with a credenza who doesn't know a Biedermeier from an Oscar Meyer.”— Martin

A delicacy consisting of salt-cured fish eggs (roe), traditionally from sturgeon, associated with luxury dining.

“Daphne, you know, there is some caviar on the ice in the kitchen.”— Frasier

The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia from 1613 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. They were the last imperial dynasty of Russia.

“I don't know if you're descended from the Romanovs, Martin, but all of Krogyn's known bear clocks were done exclusively for the Romanov family and are now in the Hermitage Museum.”— Appraiser

Alexander II (1818-1881) was Emperor of Russia from 1855 until his assassination in 1881. He is known for emancipating Russian serfs in 1861.

“It was made by André Krogyn, who worked for Tsar Alexander II.”— Appraiser

A fictional princess created for the show, said to be the daughter of Tsar Alexander II.

“This is a copy of the diary of Princess Sonia Romanov, daughter to Tsar Alexander II.”— Myshkin

The character's name is an allusion to Prince Myshkin, the protagonist of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Idiot' (1869). The first name 'Profiry' echoes Porfiry …

“It's Dr. Myshkin. He's an attaché at the Russian embassy, also an expert on the Romanovs.”— Frasier

Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-British author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, known for novels s…

“I remember reading that Henry James once had a liaison with a Russian prostitute in New York.”— Niles

Romeo is the male protagonist of William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet,' often used as a term for a romantic suitor.

“it's probably some insecure would-be Romeo trying to lure you into a meeting.”— Frasier

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, imprisoned in the labyrinth on Crete.

“The Jackalope! Texas's answer to the Minotaur.”— Niles

A group of traditionalist Anabaptist Christian church fellowships, known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern technology. Harrisburg, …

“I think the roadshow is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania tonight. Amish country!”— Frasier

A long-running television program where people bring antiques and collectibles for expert appraisal. The American version premiered on PBS in 1997.

“No, Niles is coming over to watch "The Antiques Roadshow" with me.”— Frasier

A French term meaning 'art object,' referring to a small decorative or artistic item, typically of fine workmanship.

“I bet I can find a nice little objet d'art they'd be interested in.”— Martin

A popular dance from the 1960s characterized by jerky arm and body movements, part of the go-go dance era.

“She climbs up on the coffee table and begins an enthusiastic rendition of the frug, the swim, and other 60's dances.”— Daphne

A popular dance from the 1960s where the dancer mimics swimming motions.

“She climbs up on the coffee table and begins an enthusiastic rendition of the frug, the swim, and other 60's dances.”— Daphne

Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007) was an Italian operatic tenor, one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time.

“Pavarotti jumping the Grand Canyon?”— Daphne

Winnebago Industries is an American manufacturer of motor homes and recreational vehicles, with the brand name becoming synonymous with RVs.

“A Winnebago!”— Niles

A prestigious Bordeaux wine estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, classified as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 Classification.

“I've already ear-marked a fine bottle of Chateau Beychevelle.”— Frasier

A fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Frasier and Niles frequently drink sherry throughout th…

“Sherry, Niles?”— Frasier