BBC Antiques Roadshow guest in disbelief over royal collection worth £15k
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An Antiques Roadshow participant was left exclaiming "that's a lot of money" as the valuation of his item caused a stir among the crowd on Sunday (June 1).
The latest instalment of the popular BBC show was filmed at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, where locals brought along their antiques and fine art for expert appraisal.
During the episode, specialist Hilary Kay was shown an "extraordinary" assortment of personal items belonging to Queen Victoria.
"When you see a VR cypher, the initials under a crown on anything, you know that you have something exciting. You have a piece of royal clothing," Hilary began.
The guest revealed he had inherited the collection from his great-aunt, who served as a lady's maid to a wealthy family.
"In the late 1930s and 1940s, she was lady's maid to a Lady Inglefield, who was the wife of Edward Fitzmaurice Inglefield, who came from a long line of naval people," he explained.
"We found a sketch done by Princess Louise of one of the Inglefield admirals," the guest added, with Hilary quickly noting: "Princess Louise being one of Queen Victoria's daughters."
The man continued: "So, somewhere there's a link... I'm miles off it," reports the Express.
Hilary remarked that it was "interesting" that so many of Queen Victoria's undergarments are still in existence.
"I've spoken to the Historic Royal Palaces about this, and the thought is actually that she asked her staff to give these away, not because they were worn out, but because actually they were in reasonable condition," she added.
"They were really beautiful fabric, and she hoped that they might be able to make something of them. But I think because of the personal nature of these, I think people did keep them as souvenirs, as a direct link to something very personal to the Queen."
Hilary then examined the collection closely, which featured items such as a pair of black stockings, a chemise, a nightdress, and a pair of Queen Victoria's split drawers.
Regarding the value, the expert commented: "I know that the market is strong and I would certainly say something above £15,000," prompting an audible reaction of surprise from the crowd.
"Right, that's a lot of money. Worth hanging on to, then. Very good," responded the astonished owner.
Antiques Roadshow is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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