
Antiques Roadshow guest utterly stunned after learning life-changing value of item they were seconds from throwing away
The beloved BBC series, which is presented by Fiona Bruce, sees members of the public bring their treasured items to be valued by a team of experts.
During a recent episode of the show, viewers watched as a man brought an item he was planning to consign to the bin to be analysed.
Antiques Roadshow was being recorded from Clissold Park in Stoke Newington.
The guest explained how he had come across builders five years previously who were throwing stuff away.
He said: 'I was a cheeky chappie, asked them if I could have a look, buy some bits and bobs, done a deal.'
Waiting to value his items was fan-favourite Ronnie Archer-Morgan, along with a crowd of spectators gathered around him.
The guest presented him with an archive collection of textiles by famous pioneer Althea McNish.
Althea had immigrated to the UK from Trinidad and Tobago in 1951 as she called London her new home.
After graduating university in 1957, the designer received her first commission from fashion brand Dior, setting hear up on a path to success.
Throughout her career, McNish had a number of famous clients and even designed Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe for her royal visit to Trinidad.
McNish passed away in 2020 at the age of 95.
Speaking about the renowned designer, Ronnie said: 'She was probably the most influential post-war textile designer that Britain has seen.
'She brought the colour and the vibrancy of Trinidad to the shores of post-war Britain and at a time when we really needed colour here.'
Cautioning it would all need to be calculated, Ronnie told the guest: 'I think this archive and what you've brought to us here is worth in excess of £250,000'
He then drew attention to the vibrant fabrics that were placed on the table as he explained how Althea had made designs for iconic department store Liberty as well as Danasco Of London.
The guest also had pages of her designs, still boasting their bright colours despite being five decades old.
When it came to the all important valuation, Ronnie started by saying some of her designs can fetch £2,500 per square meter.
Cautioning it would all need to be calculated, he then said: 'I think this archive and what you've brought to us here is worth in excess of £250,000.'
The contributor, clearly blown away by the figure, remarked: 'That's blown me away.
'It's just been an incredible journey of learning and knowledge, I've loved every minute.'
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