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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bargain Hunt expert finds gold medal worth £1million in cardboard box
BBC Bargain Hunt expert Richard Madley was quizzed about the biggest profit he's ever made on an antique - and had a very surprising answer for his co-star Charlie Ross BBC Bargain Hunt expert Richard Madley was gobsmacked when he unearthed a treasure from a cardboard box that later fetched £1 million at auction. Sharing his experience with the most lucrative finds, Richard recounted: "I found a gold medal in a cardboard box which I sold for £1 million, and a small lead Henry Moore sculpture I found in a Wiltshire farmhouse made £320,000. "Oh yes - I found and sold some old rugby jerseys and photos found in an airing cupboard which I sold for £60,000. But who's counting!" Madley's standout moment on the programme involved discovering a quaint "vintage scratch-built green painted toy train c.1930", which cost him £5 in Cardiff Antiques Market and went on to sell successfully at a market in Carmarthen. He also shared how his passion for collecting started in childhood and has funded significant life purchases, saying: "I started with stamps then moved to coins but became hooked on bottles). "My father bought me a box of Britain's lead soldiers which I added to, then sold them all to buy my first house." He continued to detail his ventures in antiques, mentioning: "I built up an impressive collection of postcards which I sold to re-roof that first house. I built up an even better collection of Poole Pottery over twenty years which I sold to pay school fees." Richard divulged his current interest and potential future plans by stating: "My current area of collecting is Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, which I will probably sell to finance my nursing home fees," reports the Express. Bargain Hunt's Christina Trevanion was left gobsmacked upon discovering that a set of tribal masks, part of expert Sam Hanbury-Maiden's collection and described as "highly desirable for collectors", could fetch up to a staggering £2million at auction. Earlier this month, Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight charges related to funding terrorism. In early May, he was seen arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court after being charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. His charges included eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector following an investigation into alleged "terrorist financing". Ojiri appeared in court wearing a grey suit and a dark tie and confirmed his name, date of birth and address before the charges were read out to him.
Edinburgh Live
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Bargain Hunt expert makes £1million after finding object abandoned in box
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 One BBC Bargain Hunt expert, Richard Madley, was astounded when he chanced upon a highly valuable old gold medal hidden in a cardboard box. The antique fetched an impressive £1 million at sale. Richard revealed his most profitable finds to the BBC, saying: "I found a gold medal in a cardboard box which I sold for £1million, and a small lead Henry Moore sculpture I found in a Wiltshire farmhouse made £320,000. Oh yes - I found and sold some old rugby jerseys and photos found in an airing cupboard which I sold for £60,000. But who's counting!". His luck on Bargain Hunt shone when he snapped up a vintage toy train from Cardiff Antiques Market for a mere £5 that later auctioned remarkably well in Carmarthen. READ MORE - Good Morning Britain presenter 'facing axe' in ITV bloodbath after controversy READ MORE - GBBO's Mary Berry, 90, shares simple diet change she's made to stay healthy Sharing his journey into the world of collecting, Richard disclosed how beginning with stamps and coins in his childhood helped him onto the property ladder: "I started with stamps then moved to coins but became hooked on bottles (all by the age of 11). My father bought me a box of Britains lead soldiers which I added to, then sold them all to buy my first house." He divulged further: "I built up an impressive collection of postcards which I sold to re-roof that first house. I built up an even better collection of Poole Pottery over twenty years which I sold to pay school fees.", reports the Express. With humour, Richard noted his current obsession with Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, jesting that their future sale would be earmarked for his eventual nursing home bills: "My current area of collecting is Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, which I will probably sell to finance my nursing home fees!". Christina Trevanion of Bargain Hunt was left gobsmacked upon learning that some tribal masks, appraised by expert Sam Hanbury-Maiden and described as "highly desirable for collectors", might fetch a staggering £2million at auction.
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bargain Hunt star left gobsmacked after discovering unassuming £1m object in cardboard box
BBC Bargain Hunt expert Richard Madley was left speechless when he uncovered the item in a cardboard box and discovered its staggering value. A BBC Bargain Hunt expert was left gobsmacked when he uncovered a priceless artefact in a cardboard box - which he went on to sell for £1M. Antiques guru Richard Madley was quizzed about the most eye watering profit he's ever made as an expert in the field - and the star had the perfect response. Richard recalled: 'I found a gold medal in a cardboard box which I sold for £1million, and a small lead Henry Moore sculpture I found in a Wiltshire farmhouse made £320,000. Oh yes - I found and sold some old rugby jerseys and photos found in an airing cupboard which I sold for £60,000. But who's counting!' On Bargain Hunt specifically, Richard's best find was a 'vintage scratch-built green painted toy train c.1930, which cost me all of £5 in Cardiff Antiques Market and went on to sell very well at auction in Carmarthen.' Richard's hobby of collecting rare finds started from a young age and developed into a skill which proved profitable enough for him to purchase his first home. Explaining how he turned his hobby into money, he told the BBC: 'I started with stamps then moved to coins but became hooked on bottles (all by the age of 11). My father bought me a box of Britains lead soldiers which I added to, then sold them all to buy my first house. 'I built up an impressive collection of postcards which I sold to re-roof that first house. I built up an even better collection of Poole Pottery over twenty years which I sold to pay school fee My current area of collecting is Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, which I will probably sell to finance my nursing home fees!' Richard's find is not the only £1M item that's been uncovered on Bargain Hunt as his co-star Christina Trevanion was equally as stunned when she was informed that a set of tribal masks could sell for as much as £2M, at auction, the Express reports. She spied expert Sam Hanbury-Maiden's collection, which was 'highly desirable for collectors'. In the episode, she spoke with expert Sam Hanbury-Maiden, about the complexities of determining the age and origin of tribal art pieces. Intrigued by the collection, Christina asked Sam: "This looks like a fascinating collection. But what do we mean by the term tribal art? " He replied: "Essentially Christina we are talking about pieces that are of a non-European nature. Tribal art is a term that covers North and South America, Africa, and certain parts of Asia." Sam then provided Christina with a tour of some tribal art examples, including everyday items such as tools and jewellery, explaining that they qualify as tribal art because "they are made by artisans. " Turning to the face masks, Sam continued: "These masks are from about the 1400s to the 1460s. One of the biggest giveaways with the mask is actually not the front, it's the back. "You're looking at signs of wear that essentially comes from being worn on the side of the face or on top of the head. "This mask for example from the Yoruba Tribe has probably been painted several times as well. Looking with a magnifying glass you'll probably be able to see the different layers of paint." He added:"This Yoruba mask, maybe a bit more, maybe £600 something like that. The big money-makers are things like the fang masks from Gabon (in central Africa). "Again highly copied today, but a fang mask with a good providence today, dating from the 19th century could be a couple of million pounds." Gobsmacked by the value of one item, a shocked Christina gasped: "£2 million, wow."
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
New Wisden Almanack Calls Out ICC On Indian Favoritism and the WTC
WHICHFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: A collection of Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks on a table. Wisden ... More Cricketers' Almanack was founded in 1864 by the English cricketer John Wisden, and is described as the 'bible of cricket' on April 07, 2020 in Whichford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus) First published in 1864, the annual Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is 162 not out as the new edition comes out on Thursday. Editor Lawrence Booth has wasted no time in targeting the game's governing body, the International Cricket Council, and its World Test Championship format. Jay Shah was Secretary at the BCCI before making the crossover to ICC chairman in December. Both organizations contribute to an environment where India gets to play its own soundtrack while other national boards dance to the tune. India won both the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan within the last ten months to make up for so many near misses. However, the team played all its matches in Dubai for the latter after refusing to play in the host country for longstanding political and security reasons. Accusations of scheduling favoritism were rife during the T20 tournament too. 'England and Australia, the only other countries with a hint of clout, acquiesced with barely a squeak', Booth wrote. 'Shah's coronation - uncontested, naturally - was in no small part a consequence of their refusal to hold India to account. A decade or so earlier, the talk had been of a Big Three takeover. Now, cricket has handed over the only key not already in India's possession. All hail the Big One.' Wisden is known as the bible of the game. Booth became its youngest editor in 72 years at the age of 35 and he described the almanack as the 'conscience of cricket' during an interview with the BBC that celebrated its 150th edition. This particular version holds nothing back on the big issues. The World Test Championship was discussed at recent board meetings in Zimbabwe. What should be, in theory, an enticing battle for the title of best red-ball country has failed the litmus test in structure and appeal. England's Ben Stokes doesn't rate the WTC or even understand it. Booth's Wisden is even more dismissive. 'Among the first items in Shah's in-tray ought to be the World Test Championship, a shambles masquerading as a showpiece. With teams playing a different number of matches against a different set of opponents, it requires a calculator to rank them, offending the first rule of thumb for any sporting endeavour: it must be easy to follow.' Booth suggests that the format should follow football and rugby's four-year cycle rather than the current two years between finals. The 2025 WTC blockbuster is between South Africa and holders Australia at Lord's in June. The Proteas are there despite not even playing either England or Australia on the way. With India failing to qualify after being runners-up in 2021 and 2023, the home of cricket is expecting a reported $4 million loss of revenue for the game. The Wisden theme is very much that in the game of cricket monopoly, India now 'had hotels on Park Lane and Mayfair.' St John's Wood will be poorer without them. Last year's edition of Wisden had a similar feel to this year's emphasis on the control tower of the BCCI. 'The answer to too many questions in cricket is now: because we mustn't upset India. And don't the BCCI know it,' Booth remarked in 2024. Cricket's unique set of human demands means it has had to deal with player welfare as the schedule becomes ever more demanding. The likes of Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes, Glenn Maxwell and Harry Brook have all been in the news for taking time out of a game that can wear down players with its constant touring and long days in the field. In this year's Wisden, former England skipper Alec Stewart writes a very moving tribute to his Surrey teammate, the late Graham Thorpe, who died last August. 'At team meetings, he rarely said a word, but he was incredibly observant. He would notice if someone was struggling, and go up to them later, one on one, and ask how they were, or had they thought of this or that to help solve a problem. He had life skills, as well as cricket skills,' wrote Stewart. BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JUNE 29: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah presents India captain Rohit Sharma with his ... More medal the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by) In a year where England plays India at home for a five-match series and the Ashes tour commences down under at Perth, the Big Three are still front and center of the game. Wisden might prick the conscience of cricket, but it is unlikely to derail the superpower that laps all other Test nations in importance, wealth and eyeballs.
