Top Finds: 2016-2017
We've chosen some of our favourite finds brought along by visitors to the Antiques Roadshow. Discover the fascinating histories of these items.
An historic Elizabethan mortar—Series 40, Minehead Railway Station 1
Adam Schoon examines an Elizabethan mortar first used to crush herbs in 1588, the year of
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Handwritten notes on Shakespeare—Series 39, BBC Caversham Park 1
An excited Matthew Haley discovers an extraordinary 17th Century miniature volume
Indian Watercolour—Series 39, BBC Caversham Park 1
An inherited collection of 19th century Indian watercolours turns out to be an
Anglo Indian Paintings—Series 39, Pembroke Castle 2
An astonished steward discovers his family heirlooms are treasured items.
Diamond bracelet—Series 39, Senate House 1
The last moment of luxury; Geoffrey Munn reviews an art deco diamond bracelet of the
Brigadier’s trunk—Series 39, Ightham Mote 2
A prisoner of war’s trunk reveals the ingenuity of people even in the most
The first transatlantic airmail letter—Series 39, Burton Constable 2
Justin Croft discusses the poignant story connected to the first mail to be carried
'Jews Out' Boardgame—Series 39, Holocaust Memorial
One of the most shocking Antiques Roadshow discoveries – a board game called ‘Jews Out’.
Yellow Star—Series 39, Holocaust Memorial
Gerry has a poignant reminder of his young cousin, Rolf.
17th Century silver tankard—Series 39, Broughton Castle 2
The gentleman who brought in this beautiful, intricate silver tankard will be glad he did
Two life-size portraits—Series 39, Broughton Castle 2
Certainly amongst the largest paintings the Roadshow has seen, Phillip Mould takes a look
A dolls house of historic importance—Series 39, Tewkesbury Abbey 1
Fergus Gambon discovers a rare and exceptional dolls house with a price tag to match.
House clearance sale Picasso!—Series 38, The Royal Hall Harrogate 2
Paintings expert, Philip Mould, is intrigued by this chance discovery of what appears to
Alma Tadema portrait—Series 39, Arley Hall 1
Rupert Maas is excited by the discovery of a portrait he believes to be one of the best f
A rare 18th century dress—Series 39, Tewkesbury Abbey 2
Hilary Kay discovers an incredibly rare 18th century dress with
Chinese paintings—Series 39, Ightham Mote 2
An unloved pair of Chinese pictures surprises everyone at the roadshow.
