Antiques Roadshow expert unimpressed with owner as 1870s letterbox suffers drop in value

“That’s what’s going to hurt its value. It needs a lot of restoration work,” John warned. “At auction something like this £10,000.” “Wow, really. Aw, it is like a family member. Would you sell a family member? I don’t know,” the owner said. “I was just really interested to find out what it was, where […]

Antiques Roadshow expert unveils staggering value of ‘incredibly rare’ 18th century dress

Over the years, several rare items have been brought along to the Roadshow, some have been given incredible valuations while others have fallen short if they have been restored. During series 39 of Antiques Roadshow which visited Tewkesbury Abbey, expert Hilary Kay took a closer look at an incredibly rare 18th-century dress. But how much […]

Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell Suffragette medals despite huge value

“I think they liked being together sometimes,” they added before the expert gave her valuation of the bespoke collection. “With its letters and of course with the whistle, which I can imagine your grandmother blowing, I would say we’re talking about £6,000 to £8,000,” Hilary said. The guest was shocked to hear how much their […]

A Place in the Sun couple in tears after pound drops overnight hiking value of dream home

Jasmine Harman certainly had her work cut out for her in the latest A Place in the Sun as Brian and Sue wanted a home on the outskirts of Axarquia which was a traditional Spanish villa and not overlooked by any other properties. They added their home needed two bedrooms minimum and a third would […]

Antiques Roadshow guest overwhelmed at value of bracelet she thought was costume jewellery

“Well,, do you know, something like this, I would say, at auction, £8,000-£10,000,” Joanna revealed.  Stunned by the price tag, the owner replied: “Really? Wow.  “Oh my God. Wow. That’s lovely, that’s really lovely.” Antiques Roadshow airs on Sunday evenings at 8pm on BBC One.  Let’s block ads! (Why?)

Antiques Roadshow uncovers staggering value of ‘worthless’ diamond brooch and earrings

Antiques Roadshow has been to some of the best locations around the UK, during the show’s time in Bristol when they visited the Aerospace museum, expert Susan Rumfitt took a closer look at a pair of earrings and a matching brooch. The owner was under the impression to items were costume jewellery, and he was […]

Antiques Roadshow guest refuses cheeky offer of rare WW2 badges as huge value uncovered

An Antiques Roadshow guest brought along an extensive collection of World War II badges to be valued and expert Mark Smith was extremely pleased to be the one to handle the items. However, after revealing their huge value, when the expert cheekily offered to buy the collection from her, the owner refused.  Pointing at a photograph […]

Antiques Roadshow guest ‘incredibly lucky’ as expert uncovers value of tiny ‘rare’ ring

“Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s worth £8,000,” he revealed as the guest exclaimed: “How fantastic, that dear little ring.” “It’s all about the luminous Anglo-Catholic excitement from an architect designer and absolutely someone central to the identity of the United Kingdom. Apart from that it’s of no interest really,” Geoffrey joked.  The owner […]

Antiques Roadshow expert makes guest cry with eye-watering teapot value ‘You’re joking!’

“She married Nelson’s brother – William? When Nelson died at Trafalgar, he inherited the title and become the first Earl Nelson.  “It is confusing! But the nice thing is, there is a direct link from your ancestors straight to you and this teapot,” he remarked.  His attention then turned to the item in front of […]

Antiques Roadshow: Expert reluctant to value bronze statue and you WON’T believe why

Antiques Roadshow aired on BBC One last Sunday, and it saw a rather tense moment involving expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan. The expert was shown a bronze statue which he believed was made just before the First World War. The owner then revealed that it was left to her by a great friend, and it was given […]