Antiques Roadshow expert leaves guest 'shaking' with value of 50p wine glass

13 March 2024 , 10:38

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The Antiques Roadshow guest was left 'shaking'

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left "shaking" after learning the true value of a 50p wine glass.

The BBC show returned for another episode as members of the public took along their items to get an expert valuation at the Eden Project. One woman appeared with a bargain glassware her dad got from a bric-a-brac market stall. He paid 50p for the glass despite it being on sale for just 10p.

She explained: "It belongs to my father, he saw it on a bric-a-brac stall, [the owner] wanted 10p, my father liked it so gave him 50p." Expert Andy McConnell joked: "Oh I really like it, can I have it for a quid?" It turned out the item was worth much more than was paid for it.

Andy explained it was incredibly rare over and 300-years old. It was called a 'heavy baluster' due to the glass featuring 30% lead and even dated back to 30 years after the invention of lead crystals. He explained: "George Ravenscroft perfected the formula for lead crystal in 1676, and this is 30 years afterwards. It's about 1705-1710, which dates it at over 300 years old. And it's rare!"

Andy shared the huge true value of the wine glass (BBC)

The woman admitted what she was hearing was making her shake, and she was yet to receive even more good news. Andy gave the all important valuation where he said it would be worth around £2,000. The guest threw her hands to her mouth as she was so stunned by its worth. Andy told her: "Have a drink out of it tonight for Dad."

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Last week, another Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless after receiving a huge valuation for their diamond bracelet and matching ring. The lady had inherited the jewellery from her late mother-in-law, Audrey, who was the wife of a mayor. The precious pieces were given to her in 1976 when her husband became the mayor of Fylde in Lancashire.

Expert Joanna Hardy was clearly impressed as she said: "I see a lot of jewellery, but very few jewels actually make my heart smile. When I saw this, my heart really smiled. Before I tell you why, I want to know who owned it!" Joanna noted: "It's interesting he was mayor in 1976, as this bracelet was made in England and hallmarked 18-carat gold. It's very heavy. This is 1974. It has the hallmark of CJ, the maker."

She then revealed the valuation, saying: "At auction, this period is very sought after. We're going to go with the ring first. I would say that's around £2,000. This, as I say, really makes me smile. I love it. I would say, comfortably, at auction, you'd be looking at around £8,000 [for the bracelet]."

Mia O'Hare