A guest who appeared on Antiques Roadshow struggled to contain her profanities as the shocking value of her jewellery collection was revealed.
On Sunday’s edition of the hit BBC programme, jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, 62, headed to Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, and while there she introduced viewers to a guest with an intriguing jewellery collection.
After meeting with specialist Joanna, the seller quickly learned that the intricate pieces had been crafted by George Weil, a renowned sculptor and jeweller.
According to Joanna, the jewels likely hailed from the 60’s and 70’s and exhibit a Modernist design.
After examining all of the pieces, Joanna singled out a matching set which consisted of a gold ring, brooch, and bracelet.
A guest who appeared on Antiques Roadshow struggled to contain her profanities as the shocking value of her jewellery collection was revealed
On Sunday’s edition of the hit BBC programme, jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, 62, headed to Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, and while there she introduced viewers to a guest with an intriguing jewellery collection
After meeting with specialist Joanna, the seller quickly learned that the intricate pieces had been crafted by George Weil, a renowned sculptor and jeweller
According to the seller, she had originally purchased the trio for £1,500, but little did she know that the collection was worth so much more.
Joanna then replied to her by saying ‘Well, I think today they would be about £15,000’.
Shocked to learn that her jewellery collection was now worth ten times what she originally paid for it, the seller took a moment to recover before confessing ‘Sorry, I nearly swore!’ leaving the surrounding crowds laughing.
Joanna also noted that if she were to add on the values of the other pieces included, the seller would be looking at a grand total of £25,000.
The jewellery specialist told her: ‘You’ve done so well, it really has brightened my day.’
Following the valuation, the seller shared her disbelief: ‘I had no idea they had gone up in value so much and it all stemmed from one tiny little ring I bought 30 or 40 years ago – quite an adventure.’
Sunday’s episode was filled with plenty of surprises including antiques expert Lisa Lloyd encountering a piece of royal memorabilia.
Meeting with a seller who had inherited a Cadbury’s chocolate bar from his grandfather, the vintage confectionary had been made to commemorate the 1902 coronation of King Edward VII, and featured artwork of the late monarch and his wife, Queen Alexandra.
According to Joanna, the jewels likely hailed from the 60’s and 70’s and are worth today around £15,000
Shocked to learn that her jewellery collection was now worth ten times what she originally paid for it, the seller took a moment to recover before confessing ‘Sorry, I nearly swore!’ leaving the surrounding crowds laughing
Joanna also noted that if she were to add on the values of the other pieces included, the seller would be looking at a grand total of £25,000
During the show another guest brought in a vintage Cadbury’s chocolate bar designed for King Edward VII’s coronation
Expert Lisa Lloyd revealed it could fetch £1000 at auction because the chocolate itself had never been eaten and remained in its original packaging
Ultimately, the coronation was postponed just days before it was meant to take place, but Cadbury’s bars had already been printed and given out to schoolchildren by that time.
While Lisa noted that these particular chocolates are relatively common, what made the seller’s so unique is that the chocolate itself had never been eaten and remained in the original packaging.
Lisa explained that while the 1902 Cadbury’s packaging could be picked up for £25 usually, thanks to the chocolate inside, it could actually fetch £1,000 at auction.
Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on Sunday’s on BBC One or on catch-up via BBC iPlayer.
