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Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert issues warning as 'frightening' item is valued at £70k
Antiques Roadshow expert Steven Moore was left gobsmacked as he spoke with a mother and daughter who were in possession of a "frightening" family heirloom. One guest on Antiques Roadshow was left completely astonished to discover the hidden value of a family keepsake that had been terrorising youngsters. Whilst at Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, expert Steven Moore encountered a peculiar artefact. The item, brought on the BBC show by a mother and her daughter, was a bizarre combination of avian head and amphibian body. Moore said: "Looking at this, I can't help thinking of a phrase of my grandmother's. 'It's a face only a mother could love.' Do you love them?". The mother admitted: "Well I do. For a while it lived in my parents' house in a cupboard in the spare bedroom." Although her daughter recounted the more distressing childhood memories saying: "The bedroom that my brother and I would stay in if we stayed over and we were terrified of it. Definitely couldn't sleep with it in there. We would cry until it was removed and hidden far away from us." Moore went on to articulate the unusual charm behind the Martin Brothers' pieces, reports the Mirror. He said: "That's the thing about Martin Brothers. They were idiosyncratic, one way to describe them." "Crazies may be another way to describe them," he interjected before delving into the features of the sculpture. He inquisitively asked about the abstract form: "Robert Wallace Martin who made this, got so much character into this face which is clearly a bird. But what's going on here [with the body]?". "Did you have a name for him or was it just sort of terrified?," he noted. The revelation came when they shared that they called the piece Ernie, to which Moore playfully remarked: "That seems a very unscary name." The mum shared a touching tale: "Well the story is that my grandparents saw it in an antique shop and walked past it and admired it a few times, or at least my grandmother did. "And then one day she walked past and it was gone but what had happened, my grandfather had a winnings on the premium bonds and he went and bought it for her". Expert Moore ingeniously connected the item's nickname to the iconic lottery machine, remarking: "Hence, the name of the computer that drew the premium bonds, of course," alluding to Ernie, the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment. He further speculated: "In theory, there's no reason why there could have been a kiln disaster and the body of this one and the head of this one were destroyed and thought 'Well actually, you know what?' "So yes, maybe they could have put them together but what I think is more likely to happen is a dealer has probably found this [pointing to the item's body]. "And thought 'one day, I might find the head'. And they found this head and they put them together and sold them." When appraising the "collectible" yet mismatched pieces, Moore valued the base at £2,000 and the head at an impressive £4,000. "That's a lot for just a head," quipped the daughter, amused by the valuation, but Moore wasn't finished just yet, hinting at another intriguing aspect of the story. He continued: "But there's an intriguing possibility. If you could find the head for this body and you could find the body for this head, you would have a profit of £60,000 to £70,000, because that's how much the two separate items would be if they were complete." The disclosure of such an extraordinary figure left the mother absolutely gobsmacked, her expression one of sheer astonishment, while her daughter remained composed. Her reaction saw her elated: "That is amazing. I don't think he's grown on me and I don't think I'd be impressed if I got him as a birthday present as my great-grandma did." Moore then quipped in amusement: "So Ernie hasn't gone up in your estimation," eliciting her response: "He brings back quite funny memories so I feel like he has to stay in the family."
Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Antiques Roadshow guest in tears as she discovers staggering worth of her gems
A guest on BBC hit show, Antiques Roadshow was left feeling incredibly emotional after learning her 'costume jewellery' contained real gems with a staggering price tag A guest on the Antiques Roadshow was shocked to discover the so-called costume jewellery she brought in was actual real gems with a staggering worth. She broke down in tears on Sunday's instalment of the hit BBC programme after showcasing the jewellery to expert Susan Rumfitt. The guest had showcased two necklaces to the expert. One came with a matching brooch and a pair of earrings which were given to her by her grandmother when she was 18 years old. The guest said she thought it was "just costume jewellery, that's what [my grandma] told me" as Susan said: "How wonderful, that's quite a present, isn't it?" The other necklace was her mother's, with the guest revealing: "I think she inherited it, possibly, I can't really remember." The expert noted how the jewellery contained contained amethysts and topaz, while the matching set was made from garnet. Susan said the amethyst necklace dated back to the late 19th century, telling the guest: "Amethysts are absolutely gorgeous, lovely saturation of colour and obviously mounted in yellow gold." She added it was a "beautiful piece of jewellery". The garnet necklace also dated back to the 19th century. She then revealed the real worth of the jewellery: "The amethyst and white topaz necklace, if this came up for auction, an auction estimate of between £1,000 and £1,500. "As for the garnet parure, a set of jewellery, absolutely lovely. At auction because of the popularity of Georgian jewellery at the moment, auction estimate of £3,000 to £5,000." Shocked by the real value, the guest said: "Oh my goodness, I didn't think I was wearing anything like that." She added: "Am I in a dream here? I don't believe it's true!" Meanwhile, in an old Antiques Roadshow episode, one guest admitted she "nearly didn't bother" attending the filming of the BBC series, shortly after her jewellery collection was revealed to be worth a small fortune. In a 2008 episode filmed at Lichfield Cathedral, appraiser Geoffrey Munn came across a treasure trove of gems presented by a woman who had come into possession of the items through inheritance. The expert began by valuing an Edward VII coronation medallion at around £600, followed by a brooch from the same event at a surprising £1,250, causing the owner to gasp aloud with a stunned "Gosh". Munn then examined a more intricate brooch, pricing it at approximately £1,750, and proceeded to reveal that a deceptively simple yet sophisticated watch could command an impressive £2,000, leaving the guest both shocked and delighted. Highlighting another stunning item, Munn celebrated its elegance: "And then back here with more colour in translucent green enamel and white enamel and pearls. "These aren't just masterpieces of ciphers and monograms; they're deliberate in their use of colour and texture, and boast a tangible three-dimensionality that renders them sculptures within boxes – worth around another £2,000."
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Antiques Roadshow guest sobs 'I don't believe it's true!' as expert reveals staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'
An Antiques Roadshow guest sobbed when an expert revealed the staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'. Sunday's instalment of the popular BBC show saw expert Susan Rumfitt presented with a selection of pieces of jewellery. The guest brought along two necklaces, one came with matching brooch and a pair of earrings which had been gifted to her by her grandmother when she was 18 years old. 'How wonderful, that's quite a present, isn't it?' Susan remarked. The guest explained how she thought they were 'just costume jewellery, that's what she told me'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The other necklace belonged to her mother, 'I think she inherited it, possibly, I can't really remember,' the guest explained. Susan examined the items and noted that one of the the necklaces contained amethysts and topaz, while the matching set was made from garnet. The expert dated the amethyst necklace to the 1880s to 1890s, 'amethysts are absolutely gorgeous, lovely saturation of colour and obviously mounted in yellow gold'. She described it as a 'beautiful piece of jewellery, with a case, which is what everybody loves at the moment.' Susan then explained the garnet necklace set dated to the 1800s. Revealing the value of the pieces, the expert said: 'The amethyst and white topaz necklace, if this came up for auction, an auction estimate of between £1,000 and £1,500.' 'As for the garnet parure, a set of jewellery, absolutely lovely. At auction because of the popularity of Georgian jewellery at the moment, auction estimate of £3,000 to £5,000,' she went on. The guest was visibly shocked and exclaimed: 'Oh my goodness, I didn't think I was wearing anything like that.' She added: 'Am I in a dream here, I don't believe it's true!' During another instalment, a guest on Antiques Roadshow was left floored by the whopping value of a 'grotty' item that had been abandoned in her garage for 20 years. Expert Marc Allum was presented with a designer piece of luggage at Beaumaris Castle. 'It's a pretty kind of grotty looking old piece of luggage this, it looks like it's had a really hard life,' Marc commented. The guest had acquired the Louis Vuitton chest after a family friend passed away and didn't originally realise the possible value of it. The guest's cousin who lives in Texas owns the item and she is the 'custodian' of it. 'We opened it and it said Louis Vuitton and I've actually had it in my garage for the past 20 years covered up,' she revealed. The expert explained how the trunk featured an 'unpickable lock' and inspected the inside details of the luggage box. He dated it to around 1890 and noted that though it needed 'quite a bit of work' he still gave an impressive valuation. 'As this stands, it's worth in the region of £2,500 to £3,500 at auction. It's a really nice thing,' Marc explained. 'Wow, wow,' the guest remarked.
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Antiques Roadshow guest gasps at massive value of late husband's jewels
An Antiques Roadshow expert was left in awe at a woman's collection of Royal jewellery which had been passed down to her late husband. An Antiques Roadshow guest admitted she "nearly didn't bother" attending the filming of the BBC series, shortly after her jewellery collection was revealed to be worth a small fortune. In a 2008 episode filmed at Lichfield Cathedral, appraiser Geoffrey Munn came across a treasure trove of gems presented by a woman who had come into possession of the items through inheritance. She recounted: "This jewellery came from my late husband's family and as far as I believe, my father-in-law's grandmother was nanny to Queen Alexandra and Edward II's children or Lord and Lady Nollie's children. Lady Charlotte Nollie was laid in wait to Queen Alexandra." Impressed by her account, Munn responded with enthusiasm: "Well fantastic and there's plenty of evidence to back that up, isn't there? "These magnificent little presentation brooches are sort of a little march through her career." As he gestured toward a specific item, he continued: "This is the cipher of Queen Alexandra, the double A isn't it? Under the royal crown and so perhaps this was a Christmas present." Positing on another gift, he mused: "Maybe that's a birthday present and yet another one and this nanny would wear them with enormous pride, I'm absolutely sure." The expert directed his attention towards two standout pieces which he predicted would invoke immense pride. Munn said: "Have you thought at all about the date 1902? Why that would be so special? It's the coronation of Edward VII. "Certainly, this dear Mrs Martin, the nanny, would have shared in the great drama that surrounded the coronation of Edward VII. "So I believe the people that went to that coronation would have been given a medal such as this. "More intimate friends would have been given a brooch where the date 1902 is laid out very precisely in the lid." The revelation of "stunning telegrams" captured the expert's interest immensely, evidencing their profound connection. Upon examining a specific telegram, he states: "It says, handed in at Sandringham, 'Mrs Martin at Sir John Nollie's stable yard, St James' Palace' and it says, and I think this is full of drama, I really do: 'Poor dear baba and tiny mama miss nana very much. "'Hope she is well and not too sad, signed Princess of Wales." When the guest asked if the "sadness" was due to Queen Alexandra's death, he concurred: "That's absolutely right, isn't it. Of course living with them, you're going to get that. Absolutely marvellous. "I'm sure it was a very, very exciting moment to receive that." Looking at another telegram, Munn went on to say: "Similar excitement here. Fantastically exciting invitation. It says, at Sandringham, 'The Queen wishes to let nana know that she's expected here as usual for Christmas.' "Fantastic, isn't it? Straight from the heart. My goodness." She commented warmly on the whole discovery, noting it was "lovely" and highlighted "their closeness". The expert probed the guest about her attachment to the pieces, eliciting the response: "I just love them. I feel as though I'd like to go back in time and be part of it. "But I suppose in a way I am a part of it, because they have ended up in my care." As appraisal time approached, the expert Geoffrey Munn was visibly uncomfortable with placing a price on such items: "So value. Goodness. Well this is almost vulgarity to value them. I don't know where to start." He began by valuing an Edward VII coronation medallion at around £600, followed by a brooch from the same event at a surprising £1,250, causing the owner to gasp aloud with a stunned "Gosh". Munn then examined a more intricate brooch, pricing it at approximately £1,750, and proceeded to reveal that a deceptively simple yet sophisticated watch could command an impressive £2,000, leaving the guest both shocked and delighted. Highlighting another stunning item, Munn celebrated its elegance: "And then back here with more colour in translucent green enamel and white enamel and pearls. "These aren't just masterpieces of ciphers and monograms; they're deliberate in their use of colour and texture, and boast a tangible three-dimensionality that renders them sculptures within boxes – worth around another £2,000. "So heavens, I don't know what it all adds up to." To wrap up the valuations, the guest chuckled heartily, admitting her near-miss: "I nearly didn't bother to come today." Visibly surprised, he queried: "Did you not?", to which the owner responded: "Nearly stayed at home and decorated." Grinning broadly, Munn expressed his relief: "Well I'm massively relieved you put the paintbrush down. You've really made my day and this is absolutely marvellous." He continued: "I know you're going to take great care of them because you care about them, don't you?", and she affirmed her affection, saying she cares about them "very, very much".
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow guest admits ‘I nearly didn't bother' as late husband's jewellery worth eye-watering value
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Antiques Roadshow. An Antiques Roadshow expert labeled a woman's collection of Royal jewellery as 'absolutely marvellous'. Taking BBC fans back in time to 2008, expert Geoffrey Munn met with a guest at Lichfield Cathedral, who had an extensive collection of impressive jewellery she had inherited. Explaining its provenance, she shared: 'This jewellery came from my late husband's family and as far as I believe, my father-in-law's grandmother was nanny to Queen Alexandra and Edward II's children or Lord and Lady Nollie's children. Lady Charlotte Nollie was laid in wait to Queen Alexandra.' Wowed by their background, Munn replied: 'Well fantastic and there's plenty of evidence to back that up, isn't there? 'These magnificent little presentation brooches are sort of a little march through her career.' Pointing to the first item, he said: 'This is the cipher of Queen Alexandra, the double A isn't it? Under the royal crown and so perhaps this was a Christmas present. 'Maybe that's a birthday present and yet another one and this nanny would wear them with enormous pride, I'm absolutely sure.' He then turned his attention to two pieces of jewellery in particular which he thought would make her 'swell with pride even more'. Munn continued: 'Have you thought at all about the date 1902? Why that would be so special? It's the coronation of Edward VII. 'Certainly, this dear Mrs Martin, the nanny, would have shared in the great drama that surrounded the coronation of Edward VII. (Image: BBC) 'So I believe the people that went to that coronation would have been given a medal such as this. 'More intimate friends would have been given a brooch where the date 1902 is laid out very precisely in the lid.' What really grabbed the expert's attention though was the presentation of a set of 'stunning telegrams' which highlighted their relationship. Reading out one of the messages, he said: 'It says, handed in at Sandringham, 'Mrs Martin at Sir John Nollie's stable yard, St James' Palace' and it says, and I think this is full of drama, I really do: 'Poor dear baba and tiny mama miss nana very much. ''Hope she is well and not too sad, signed Princess of Wales.' The guest queried: 'Would that be the sadness of Queen Alexandra's death?', to which he replied: 'That's absolutely right, isn't it. Of course living with them, you're going to get that. Absolutely marvellous. 'I'm sure it was a very, very exciting moment to receive that.' 'Similar excitement here. Fantastically exciting invitation. It says, at Sandringham, 'The Queen wishes to let nana know that she's expected here as usual for Christmas.' Munn paused, pulling a face in astonishment as he commented: 'Fantastic, isn't it? Straight from the heart. My goodness.' She added that it was 'lovely' and showed 'their closeness'. The expert then took it upon himself to question the guest on how she really felt about the items, with her stating: 'I just love them. I feel as though I'd like to go back in time and be part of it. 'But I suppose in a way I am a part of it, because they have ended up in my care.' It was then time for the appraisal itself which Munn didn't exactly seem happy about as he remarked: 'So value. Goodness. Well this is almost vulgarity to value them. I don't know where to start.' He made his way through each of the items, first stating that a medallion from the coronation of Edward VII was worth around £600, while a brooch commemorating the same occasion was worth £1,250. (Image: BBC) The guest loudly gasped as she exclaimed 'Gosh'. Focussing his attention on a 'slightly smaller but much more complex' brooch, he said it was worth around £1,750, while a 'gorgeous watch, plain but sophisticated' fetched a whopping £2,000, much to the guest's amazement. Pointing to another piece elegant piece, he shared: 'And then back here with more colour in translucent green enamel and white enamel and pearls. 'They're not only masterpieces of ciphers and monograms but they're also thought out in colour and in texture and in three dimensions, they are little sculptures in boxes. So really £2,000 again for that one. 'So heavens, I don't know what it all adds up to.' As Munn finished off valuing the items, the guest laughed: 'I nearly didn't bother to come today?' Taken aback, he asked: 'Did you not?', with the owner sharing: 'Nearly stayed at home and decorated.' With a smile on his face, Munn replied: 'Well I'm massively relieved you put the paintbrush down. You've really made my day and this is absolutely marvellous.' He added: 'I know you're going to take great care of them because you care about them, don't you?', with her confirming that she does care about them 'very, very much'. Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
