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BBC News
14 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Flog It! antiques expert Michael Baggott's silver set to be sold
A collection of York silver belonging to late Flog It! antiques expert Michael Baggott could be the "most comprehensive" set to be sold publicly, an auctioneer has who worked on the BBC series, died earlier this year aged 51, after a heart antiques collection, expected to sell for more than £200,000, includes an extensive selection of silver assessed by metal testers in York."It includes over 550 pieces from the late 17th Century to the closure of the [York] assay office in 1858," Rupert Slingsby, silver specialist at Woolley and Wallis auctioneers, said. "The Baggott collection is probably the most comprehensive collection of silver assayed in York ever to come on to the open market," Mr Slingsby also includes items assessed in assay offices in Liverpool, Chester Dundee, Newcastle, Bristol, Exeter and Aberdeen. According to the auction house, highlights of the collection include a rare George II provincial mug, a Victorian novelty Jester pepper pot and a George IV gilt sideboard was born in Birmingham and his interest in antiques began at an early worked at Christie's auction house and was head of silver at Sotheby's Billingshurst, before becoming a private consultant, known as an authority on joined BBC daytime show Flog It! in the early 2000s, and valued various silver programme showed members of the public having their antique items appraised by experts before being given the option to sell them at auction, but it was axed amidst BBC One daytime schedule changes in this year, the head of BBC daytime and early peak commissioning, Rob Unsworth, described Baggott as one of the show's "most memorable characters".He was an "expert in all manner of collectables but in particular with unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for antique spoons and silver", Mr Unsworth added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Flog It! expert's collection ‘most comprehensive set of York silver to be sold'
A collection belonging to late Flog It! antiques expert Michael Baggott could be the most comprehensive set of silver tested in York to come up for public sale, an auctioneer has said. Baggott's death aged 51 in hospital after a heart attack, which followed a stroke in October, was announced earlier this year. The collection, expected to make more than £200,000, comprises hundreds of lots, including an extensive selection of York silver, as well as items assessed in assay offices in Liverpool, Chester, Dundee, Newcastle, Bristol, Exeter and Aberdeen. Highlights include a George IV gilt sideboard dish from Birmingham silversmith Sir Edward Thomason, with an an estimate of £2,000 to £3,000; a rare George II provincial mug by Liverpool silversmith Benjamin Brancker, with an estimate of £1,500-£2,000; and a Robert Hennell-produced Victorian novelty Jester pepper pot dating from 1868, with an estimate of £1,000-£1,500. There is also a tankard by Benjamin Cartwright, who was London-based, which could go for between £1,500 and £2,000, and a rare George IV provincial Gibson-type medicine spoon, which was named after the doctor who designed them, with an estimate of £600 to £800. Rupert Slingsby, silver specialist at Woolley and Wallis auctioneers, said: 'The Baggott collection is probably the most comprehensive collection of silver assayed in York ever to come on to the open market. 'It includes over 550 pieces from the late 17th century to the closure of the (York) assay office in 1858.' Another item is a George IV silver-mounted naval snuff box, bearing the words 'Made of the wood from Northern Discover Ships by Michael Jones at Deptford, 5th May 1824', which is believed to be a reference to 16th-century English vessels sent to find a northern sea route to Asia. Baggott, born in Birmingham, was an authority on antique silver, specialising in early spoons, boxes and provincial and continental silver. His interest in antiques began in his early years, and he progressed to work in Christie's auction house and was head of silver at Sotheby's Billingshurst for a number of years, before becoming a private consultant. Baggott was also a published author, having written An Illustrated Guide To York Hallmarks 1776-1858 and As Found: A Lifetime In Antiques. He joined BBC daytime show Flog It! in the early 2000s, and valued various silver objects. Earlier this year, the head of BBC daytime and early peak commissioning, Rob Unsworth, described him as as one of Flog It!'s 'most memorable characters', and an 'expert in all manner of collectables but in particular with unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for antique spoons and silver'. The Antiques Roadshow-style programme – which saw members of the public having their antique items appraised by experts before being given the option to sell them at auction – began in 2002. The corporation announced in 2018 that the series was being axed in a shake-up of BBC One's daytime schedule. The Baggott sale begins on July 15 at 10am. The estimates do not included buyer's premium, which the auction house said was 26% on top of sales.
Daily Mail
4 days 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 Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Real-life Antiques Roadshow! The ten classic family heirlooms that are now worthless and the surprising ones that could net you a fortune, revealed by top experts
Many of us have antiques, heirlooms or collectables proudly on display or carefully stored away at home that we hope are worth a bob or two. But experts say many of the treasured pieces you or a family member spent thousands on decades ago may not have delivered the returns hoped for. In fact, some of the most popular antiques have not increased in value at all for more than 40 years – representing a staggering loss in value in real terms. In some cases they are worth less now than they were then. Here are common ones that may hold a place in your heart – but have very little value on today's market.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bargain Hunt viewers rage 'this show needs a total shake-up' as they brand BBC series 'utter drivel' and call for host to be axed
Bargain Hunt viewers raged 'this show needs a total shake-up' as they branded the BBC series 'utter drivel' and called for the host to be axed. Monday's instalment of the daytime BBC show saw two teams try their best to find hidden treasures at an antiques centre in King's Lynn. Experts David Fergus and Caroline Hawley featured on the programme, alongside auctioneer Charlie Ross. However, as the show went on to reveal how the red and blue teams were doing, some viewers began to feel frustrated. Many took to social media and complained about how they felt Bargain Hunt had become 'predictable'. 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. One posted on X: 'Just sat down at home to have some lunch with the wife before moving on to my next job and she's watching Bargain Hunt on @BBC - I cannot believe that utter drivel is still going and it's not changed since it first started!'; 'The epitome of boredom is a wet bank holiday Monday watching Bargain Hunt.'; '@BBCBargainHunt love this programme but editing a bit off today. Colin Young the auctioneer in nice blue suit but when the hammer goes down the auctioneer is in shirt sleeves.'; 'Bargain Hunt is so predictable. Needs a total shake up. Get rid of Charlie Ross would be first #bargainhunt.' During the instalment, both teams ended up making losses. The Red Team purchased a typewriter, dinner-service china and a brooch from Norway. While the Blue Team bought a vase, a vintage football game and silverware. The Reds won with a loss of £40, beating the Blues £58 loss. It comes after a shake-up announcement was made last month and revealed the show would be getting two new experts - David Fergus and Serhat Ahmet. Ceramics expert Serhat has over 30 years of antiquing experience and sources trades in 18th, 19th and 20th century porcelain - making him the perfect addition to the programme. During the instalment, both teams ended up making losses. The Red Team purchased a typewriter, dinner-service china and a brooch from Norway. While the Blue Team bought a vase, a vintage football game and silverware. The announcement read: 'It's a massive welcome [to] one of our new brilliant experts - it's @SerhatAntiques! Welcome to the #BBCBargainHunt team, Serhat. 'Catch Serhat's first episode on Monday 14th April, when he's shopping with his blue team in #Exeter.' The other newbie Dave isn't a stranger to the television world as he previously hosted Cash In The Attic with Jules Hudson. He's classified as an auctioneer and studio glass valuer. In a second post they marked Dave's exciting news with the caption: 'Please give a huge welcome to our other new expert on #BBCBargainHunt. 'It's @1davefergus! You can watch David's first programme on #BankHoliday Monday 21st April when he guides his blue team in King's Lynn.'
