Antiques Road Trip expert quizzed on whether tea set is theirs after huge profit
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Antiques Road Trip expert Natasha Raskin Sharp achieved a whopping profit with an 1873 tea service set as she and Phil Serrell set off across the UK to find hidden antique treasures.
In a recently aired episode, Natasha came across the tea set in an antique store and was instantly taken by its colour.
"I can't even cope with it, it is so... I don't think I have ever described a tea server before as heady, but that is a heady affair. The palette, first of all, the pink.
"Who does it make me think of? Is it a bit of Barbara Cartland or something? I mean it is just so full on. It looks very Continental. Is there a maker in the saucer somewhere?"
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The lotus tea service was made in 1873 by Vilmos Zsolnay in 1873 and Natasha revealed she knew she "had to have it".
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"I mean, Art Nouveau period I think is how I would describe it and it is just so jolly. I'm in love with it," she added.
The expert had picked up a whiskey noggin priced at £60 and the 13-piece tea service was priced at £120.
"Would you take £80 for the tea service, and would you take £35 for the noggin?" the BBC expert asked the store owner.
They agreed to sell the tea service for £80 with the expert paying a total of £120 for the two items.
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At the auction house in Wrexham, Wales, Natasha asked Phil: "Is it too pink for you or is it just pink enough?"
"That is just how I look on a beach!" Phil joked as the auctioneer kicked off proceedings at £75, with the price quickly rising to £150.
"Goodnight Mr Serrell," Phil quipped while the tea set rose to £400.
"Are you kidding! Is this happening?" Natasha exclaimed before the auction settled the bidding at £750.
After making a profit of £670, Natasha quipped: "Is this a joke? This is the best thing that has ever happened to me."
Phil congratulated his co-star: "Well done you! Are you, please? Are you pleased that is a stupid question, isn't it? Are you sure this is your lot? That is brilliant isn't it."
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