Top finds: 2015-2016
We've chosen some of our favourite finds brought along by visitors to the Antiques Roadshow. Discover the fascinating histories of these items.
Rare Corgi toy cars—Series 38, The Royal Hall Harrogate 2
Marc Allum enjoys a nostalgic reminder of his childhood. But rarely has anyone seen these
Maria Callas memorabilia—Series 38, Balmoral 2
Clive Farahar and our Balmoral visitors enjoy a little light music, inspired by a
Three inherited pots—Series 38, Balmoral 1
Ceramics expert, Eric Knowles, listens to the touching story behind three recently
Jade ‘hei-tiki’ pendant—Series 38, Bolsover Castle 2
A jade Maori pendant dug up in the garden of a 17th century house stuns Ronnie Archer
Barry Sheene’s racing leathers—Series 38, Bolsover Castle 1
A pair of battered racing leathers worn by motorcycle legend Barry Sheene bring back fond
Humphry Repton’s garden designs for Pentilie Castle—Series 38, The Royal William Yard 2
Rupert Powell admires a book of plans and illustrations by renowned 18th century landscap
The Astor Diamonds—Series 38, The Royal William Yard 1
John Benjamin marvels at a diamond necklace presented to the City of Plymouth by Lady Ast
A piece of wood with secret purpose—Series 38, RAF Coningsby 2
Jon Baddeley reveals the true purpose of a curious piece of carved wood dated 1775.
An 18th century 'grandmother' clock by John Shelton—Series 38, Plas Newydd 1
One of the finest miniature long case regulators ever seen in the Roadshow stuns clocks
A pair of giraffes – meet Fiona and Bruce—Series 38, Plas Newydd 1
Judith Miller is entertained by a giant pair of toy giraffes by Steiff.
Dambusters mascot—Series 38, RAF Coningsby 1
Militaria specialist Mark Smith meets a teddy bear who flew on the Dambusters raid.
A pair of earrings found in an Australian charity shop—Series 38, RAF Coningsby 1
A chance find in a charity shop in Perth turns out to be something special with the help
A portrait by John Singer Sargent—Series 38, RAF Coningsby 1
A portrait of a beautiful lady by high society favourite John Singer Sargent charms Pictu
Lord Nelson and the prize winning sheep
Books specialist Matthew Haley is amused by the story of Lord Nelson and a prize-winning
A musical penknife
An exquisitely crafted musical penknife stuns Miscellaneous specialist Jon Baddeley.
An art nouveau vase, handled with care
Could a beautiful art nouveau vase that survived the Second World War in Ukraine be the
