5 days Ago By Gemma Jones
One Antiques Roadshow guest was over the moon after finding an item worth thousands while looking for biscuits in her cupboards. Fans of the BBC show would be eager to do the same after finding out how much a small figurine was actually worth. During the BBC show, which was presented at Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish borders , experts were on hand as usual to offer explainations and valuations of items.
While some guests were disappointed with the prices given, others were absolutely delighted. One guest who left happier and richer was a lady who explained: "My boss was looking for a packet of biscuits in the cupboard and we came across him." She presented a metallic looking mini statue of a man.
The expert was astonished as they said: "Wow, what a lovely thing. The level of detail is incredible." He explained that it was a statue by "big name" Hamo Thorneycroft.
He went on to say that it was from the late 1970's and likely to have been "churned out" of Paris. He said: "Thorneycroft is one of those people who bucked the trend and is a very, very respected and known name." Curious, the expert asked: "What caught your eye about it in the first place?" The BBC show guest responded, saying: "The detail of his uniform is just incredible.
" Things were about to get even more incredible for the show visitor as they expert delivered some very good news. He explained: "At auction, this is probably £1,500 to £2,500." The woman gasped and giggled in glee as she said: "Oh dear!" The show presenter added: "This is a cracking bronze.
" Elsewhere in the episode, Cristian Beadman was in awe as one man brought in an exceptional item to get valued . He was keen to know how much their special music box was worth. Inspecting the box, the BBC star said: "This is certainly one of the most 'exquisite things I've ever seen on the Antiques Roadshow in my 10 years.
Glistening in the sun, like a jewel." The expert was in disbelief as he told viewers the item was over 200 years old. Curious to know how much the man brought it for, he revealed it had cost him £9,000 almost 19 years ago.
He said: "Even though it seems like a lot of money to have spent nearly 20 years ago, funnily enough, that was a good investment. I think that you could realistically expect that, best example possibly ever to come on the market, to go in at something between £20,0000 to £40,000.".
