BBC Antiques Roadshow expert left in shock after high-value brooch was almost ‘chucked in the bin’
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Siobhan Tyrrell was left gobsmacked when one guest revealed she was almost going to through her jewelled brooch in the bin – despite its impressive valuation.
The popular BBC One series was back for a new instalment tonight with Fiona Bruce at the helm, presenting from the Firstsite contemporary art gallery in Colchester for its final visit.
Throughout the episode, Clive Farahar found a collection of signed Tolkien books dedicated to a man whose relatives were neighbours of the author.
Mark Hill was challenged to settle a family argument over the authenticity of a bronze figurine, whilst Claire Tole-Moi was graced with the guitar responsible for the distinctive sound of British bands in the 1960s delights pop culture.
Ronnie Archer Morgan was captivated by a Congolese wooden shield that was previously used to pay off a debt.
Elsewhere, Alexandra Gill discovered a painting that may or may not be by the renowned equestrian painter Sir Alfred Munnings.
However, it was Siobhan Tyrrell who was left stunned when a quick visit from one guest could have ended in disaster.
Sitting down with the guest and taking a look at the brooch, she expressed: “You brought this in today, and you told me that it almost got chucked in the bin.”
The guest laughed and admitted: “Well, it did yes!”
Explaining a little more about the brooch, Tyrrell continued: “I have got to admit, it looks a little bit like a car crash because it has been soldered so much.
“But actually, it’s closed back and when I turned it over and had a look at the stones.
“We have got old cut diamond, we’ve got emeralds, and we have got garnets,” as she turned it over.
Despite being the owner of the brooch, the guest simply quipped: “I know, I’m amazed!”
Going on to give the brooch a valuation, Tyrrell revealed: “It looks certainly 1700s. I would have said that is going to make £300 to £400!”
The guest was left pleased with the valuation and expressed: “Well, it has made my day, it really has.”
The latest episode comes off the back of some extraordinary finds from last week’s episode, where viewers were treated to a special episode delving into the history of food.
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The show explored various contraptions that have been used in kitchens gone by, including elaborate corkscrews, mandolines and silver spoons.
During the roadshow that took place in Derbyshire, one guest was particularly surprised to learn the true purpose of an antique kitchen item that she had been using as a fruit bowl.