AN Antiques Roadshow guest was forced to fight back tears after learning the real value of her grandmother’s teapot.
A recent episode of the fan-favourite BBC show took place in the Royal Agricultural University.
BBCAn Antiques Roadshow guest was forced to fight back tears after learning the real value of her grandmother’s teapot[/caption]
BBCThe piece featured beautiful illustrations of leaves and was painted in gold and white, with ‘Nelson’ written on the front[/caption]
BBCThe BBC guest explained how her grandmother descended from Sir Admiral Barlow, who commanded one of Nelson’s ships[/caption]
BBCThe lady also revealed an order of battle, all the way back from the Mediterranean in 1804[/caption]
As ever Fiona Bruce hosted the show while the Antiques Roadshow experts gathered to discover more hidden treasures.
During the show viewers saw a woman bring her late grandmother’s prized teapot to John Sandon.
The piece featured beautiful illustrations of leaves and was painted in gold and white, with ‘Nelson’ written on the front.
The BBC guest explained how her grandmother descended from Sir Admiral Barlow, who commanded one of Nelson’s ships.
Looking closely at the item, Jon remarked: “Well your teapots emblazoned with anchors, you’ve got dates of famous sea battles and the greatest name of all that is Nelson there.
“But are we looking at a splendid commemorative or heaven forbid could it be Nelson’s teapot itself? A lot depends on the family history really and how close you can trace it back to Nelson.”
The lady also revealed an order of battle, all the way back from the Mediterranean in 1804.
While looking at the teapot, John continued: “The ladies of London and the citizens of London clubbed together and presented Nelson with Chinaware when he attended a banquet with the Lord Mayor.
“He rode in the Lord Mayor’s coach and supposedly was given some very fine Chinaware that was used at the banquet.
“But it’s slightly confusing when you look at the teapot, because it’s not a British teapot at all, it’s actually French. And Nelson was out there fighting with the enemy but here was a teapot of French porcelain.”
John branded the item as ‘special’ before giving his expert opinion on its true value.
Turning to the woman, he said: “So what’s the teapot worth? Just trying to think – tea with Nelson? Shall we say £20,000?”
Visibly stunned, the guest revealed she was “going to cry” in disbelief.
She added: “I’m speechless. Oh God. Can’t believe it. I’ve seen it all my life. Never had the sort of collection of things together.”
Antiques Roadshow is available on BBC One and iPlayer.
Antiques Road Trip experts
The BBC One series features a team of experts ready to give their opinions on hidden treasures.
Mark Hill – Mark is a popular antiques expert, TV presenter, author and publisher.
He is known for both Antiques Road Trip and BBC‘s Antiques Roadshow.
Away from his TV career and he previously worked at Sotheby’s in London as a Specialist in their Collectors Department.
Izzie Balmer – Izzie was previously a part of BBC Street Auction’s celebrity edition before becoming a member of Antiques Road Trip.
She is a popular antiques valuer and auctioneer from Derbyshire who is now a recognizable face.
As well to her TV work, Izzie predominantly works as a head valuer at the Wessex Auction rooms in Wiltshire.
Steven Moore – Steven is known for being an antiques dealer, auctioneer and museum curator.
He has also used his expertise in the past to write for a variety of magazines.
Steven joined the Antiques Road Trip in 2020 and has also been an expert on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
Natasha Raskin Sharp – Natasha is an Antiques Road Trip expert with a passion for antiques and art.
She was born in Glasgow in 1986 into a family of art collectors with her dad Philip Raskin being a successful artist.
Irita Marriott – Irita is an antiques expert and dealer as well as being the founder of Irita Marriott Antiques.
She is one of the latest BBC antiques expert on Antiques Road Trip and full time antiques dealer based in the UK.
Charles Hanson – Charles chose a career in antiques because he has a love for history and enjoys the drama of an auction.
He joined Bargain Hunt back in 2002 and works as an auctioneer.
Raj Bisram – Raj is a British antiques expert and auctioneer.
He co-founded Bentley’s Fine Art and Antiques Auction House in Cranbrook, Kent in 1995.
Philip Serrell – Philip says that he thinks antiques found him “rather than the other way round”.
He was approached by the Bargain Hunt series producer of the day and recorded the first Bargain Hunt filmed at Malvern in 1999.
The dealer, who is known for his scarves, was then asked to feature as an expert.
David Harper – David is an antiques expert, artist, speaker and writer.
He has gone on to make multiple TV appearances, with his first television role in 2005 as presenter of Channel 4‘s Natural Born Dealers.
James Braxton – Ever since he was young, James was always interested in the world of antiques and began pursuing a career in the industry after purchasing an auctioning company in 1991.
He founded the Fine Art Auction Group where he currently serves as director, responsible for running five auction rooms in the South of England.
James has appeared in other hit TV shows including Bargain Hunt and Flog it!
Roo Irvine – Roo, whose full name Arusha Irvine, is an antiques dealer and television presenter from Scotland.
As well as Antiques Road Trip, she has also appeared on shows such as Bargain Hunt, Flipping Profit and the celebrity version of Antiques Road Trip.
Tim Wonnacott – Timothy is an English chartered auctioneer, chartered surveyor, antiques expert, narrator, and a television presenter.
He used to be a director of Sotheby’s; one of the world’s oldest auction houses.
He has been the narrator of Antiques Road Trip since it began in 2010.
