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BBC News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Antiques Roadshow filmed at Cartwright Hall in Lister Park
More than 2,000 people flocked to the filming of BBC television programme Antiques Roadshow in Bradford over the Fiona Bruce and a team of experts visited Cartwright Hall in Lister Park on Sunday to value a variety of antiques, family heirlooms and vintage finds. Bruce said it was a "fantastic accolade" to visit and record in Bradford in its year as UK City of said: "Every day is different, you never know what you're going to see, who you're going to meet, what stories they're going to tell you. That's the lovely thing about the programme." Seven camera crews were in the park for the ticketed event, with the venue set to be featured during three episodes set to air later in the jewellery specialist Susan Rumfitt, a Harrogate-based jewellery specialist on the show, said the thrill of recording the programme "never gets old"."It's just such a wonderful atmosphere and I just feel so grateful that [attendees] will stand out in a queue for potentially hours," she said. "To see what they've got, and to - most of the time - make their day, but occasionally ruin their day - generally everybody walks away very happy!" Shabana Bashir, who lives in Bradford and came along to watch the filming, described it as a "brilliant" experience."The weather is absolutely beautiful and it's a proud moment because you want to be a part of the Antiques Roadshow," she said."Now that it's here and it's down the road from where we live it's just another thing for us to be connected to." Martin Gardner came from Hebden Bridge to get a valuation on a violin. "To be honest I'm not thinking about money," he said. "Obviously I'm imagining it's a rare 1850s violin, but it's probably not."He added: "I'm just interested to see if they know anything more about it."Suzy Lee, also from Hebden Bridge, said: "I work in Bradford, it's a great city and it's got lots going on."This is our favourite gallery and park so it's great having the roadshow here."The show made its debut on BBC One in 1979 and is now in its 48th series. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Edinburgh Live
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked as five-figure value of family heirloom unveiled
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A guest on Antiques Roadshow was visibly moved after learning the surprising auction value of her family heirloom brooch during a repeat episode from series 45, broadcast on Sunday 8th June. The programme transported viewers to Brodie Castle, where numerous guests had their prized possessions evaluated by the show's experts. In a particularly touching moment towards the end of the show, one woman was astonished when Susan Rumfitt, an expert from Antiques Roadshow, revealed the potential auction price of her treasured brooch. Susan praised the Art Deco-style brooch during her conversation with the owner, playfully remarking, "I hope you wear it every day." The owner replied in jest: "I do," but then clarified that she actually wears it for evening occasions, reports the Express. (Image: BBC) When asked if the brooch was part of a larger collection, the owner admitted to having additional pieces, but highlighted the diamond brooch as the standout item. Susan delved into the brooch's past, prompting the owner to recount its lineage from her grandmother, who, despite being a farmer's wife, dressed extravagantly for social events, hence the opulent brooch. Susan disclosed that the brooch dates back to the 1930s. She elaborated on the design philosophy, noting: "The style of jewellery was very similar to the '20s in regards to being bold and impressive as we're seeing here." Susan noted, "But we've moved away from colour and also concentrating on diamonds as well, which is quite extraordinary considering that in 1929 we had the Wall Street Crash and The Depression." (Image: BBC) She added, "Suddenly we're now concentrating on diamonds which does seem rather strange." The expert informed the guest that the diamonds were of modern brilliant cut, a characteristic uncommon in pre-1930s jewellery, when diamonds tended to be cushion-shaped and less refined. Susan explained that by the 1930s, advancements in diamond cutting led to more precise, symmetrical designs. While examining the piece, the expert highlighted its uniqueness, pointing out that most bow brooches typically come apart, but this one surprisingly did not. Intrigued, Susan asked the owner about her estimate of the diamond's carat weight, to which the woman guessed three carats. As Susan pulled a surprised expression, the guest hesitated: "Shall I reduce that slightly?" The expert's unexpected response followed: "How about 14? Obviously, that's going to help with the value, isn't it?" (Image: BBC) The owner was astonished, laughing and optimistically commenting on the potential boost to the brooch's worth. Susan concluded, "It's stunning. It makes us smile. In an auction, I'd expect this to fetch an excess of £20,000." Overwhelmed by the high valuation, the lady exclaimed: "Oh my goodness! That's taken my breath away that one, brings tears to my eyes!" Despite discovering its staggering value, she affirmed her decision to continue wearing the brooch. The crowd erupted into cheers as the woman admitted that learning about the real value of her grandmother's brooch was quite a surprise. Antiques Roadshow is currently available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Antiques Roadshow guest sobs 'I don't believe it's true!' as expert reveals staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'
An Antiques Roadshow guest sobbed when an expert revealed the staggering real value of gems she thought were 'costume jewellery'. Sunday's instalment of the popular BBC show saw expert Susan Rumfitt presented with a selection of pieces of jewellery. The guest brought along two necklaces, one came with matching brooch and a pair of earrings which had been gifted to her by her grandmother when she was 18 years old. 'How wonderful, that's quite a present, isn't it?' Susan remarked. The guest explained how she thought they were 'just costume jewellery, that's what she told me'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The other necklace belonged to her mother, 'I think she inherited it, possibly, I can't really remember,' the guest explained. Susan examined the items and noted that one of the the necklaces contained amethysts and topaz, while the matching set was made from garnet. The expert dated the amethyst necklace to the 1880s to 1890s, 'amethysts are absolutely gorgeous, lovely saturation of colour and obviously mounted in yellow gold'. She described it as a 'beautiful piece of jewellery, with a case, which is what everybody loves at the moment.' Susan then explained the garnet necklace set dated to the 1800s. Revealing the value of the pieces, the expert said: 'The amethyst and white topaz necklace, if this came up for auction, an auction estimate of between £1,000 and £1,500.' 'As for the garnet parure, a set of jewellery, absolutely lovely. At auction because of the popularity of Georgian jewellery at the moment, auction estimate of £3,000 to £5,000,' she went on. The guest was visibly shocked and exclaimed: 'Oh my goodness, I didn't think I was wearing anything like that.' She added: 'Am I in a dream here, I don't believe it's true!' During another instalment, a guest on Antiques Roadshow was left floored by the whopping value of a 'grotty' item that had been abandoned in her garage for 20 years. Expert Marc Allum was presented with a designer piece of luggage at Beaumaris Castle. 'It's a pretty kind of grotty looking old piece of luggage this, it looks like it's had a really hard life,' Marc commented. The guest had acquired the Louis Vuitton chest after a family friend passed away and didn't originally realise the possible value of it. The guest's cousin who lives in Texas owns the item and she is the 'custodian' of it. 'We opened it and it said Louis Vuitton and I've actually had it in my garage for the past 20 years covered up,' she revealed. The expert explained how the trunk featured an 'unpickable lock' and inspected the inside details of the luggage box. He dated it to around 1890 and noted that though it needed 'quite a bit of work' he still gave an impressive valuation. 'As this stands, it's worth in the region of £2,500 to £3,500 at auction. It's a really nice thing,' Marc explained. 'Wow, wow,' the guest remarked.
Edinburgh Live
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow guest breaks down in tears after whopping value of 'cheap' item revealed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Antiques Roadshow visitor was moved to tears after learning the astonishing value of what she believed was merely a 'cheap ruby' family jewellery set. The BBC programme, which aired on Sunday (May 25) evening, featured expert Susan Rumfitt who was presented with two necklaces, earrings, and a matching brooch. Susan remarked with enthusiasm: "I love it when I see two boxes and be able to reveal inside two beautiful necklaces and this one includes a pair of earrings and a brooch." She inquired: "How did they come into your family collection." The owner recounted: "When I was 18 years old, my maternal grandmother gave me this. She took me to the jeweller's to have my ears pierced, to my mother's horror. That was for the necklace and earrings." Susan expressed her delight: "How wonderful. That's quite a present isn't it." The guest had assumed the items were merely 'cheap' costume jewellery as she explained: "It was just costume jewellery, that's what she told me." Shifting focus to the second necklace, she added: "That's my mothers. I think she inherited it, possibly. I can't really remember." Susan clarified: "So you're thinking that this is costume jewellery." Referencing the purple necklace, she asked: "What do you think the stones are in this one?" The owner hazarded a guess: "I'm assuming it's amethyst." To which Susan affirmed: "You're absolutely right. Amethysts are the purple stones and the white stones are white topaz." Excitement soared as Susan disclosed the surprising worth of the jewellery, stating: "Values - the amethyst and white topaz necklace, if this came up for auction, an auction estimate of between £1,000 and £1,500 as an auction estimate." (Image: BBC) Susan elaborated: "As for the garnet parure, a set of jewellery, absolutely lovely. At auction, because of the popularity of Georgian jewellery at the moment, auction estimates of £3,000 to £5,000." Overwhelmed with astonishment, the guest exclaimed: "Oh my goodness I didn't know I was wearing anything like that." Continuing, Susan conveyed: "Well, collectively, we've got an auction estimate of £4,000 to £6,500. Unable to contain her emotions she broke down in tears as she continued: " Overcome with emotion, the tears flowed as she articulated: "Am I in a dream here? I don't believe it's true." Susan concluded with a smile: "We love to make dreams come true." Reflecting on the revelation to the camera, the guest remarked: "I didn't even realise what costume jewellery was. I didn't think about jewellery, I wasn't into jewellery." She mused further: "In hindsight now, maybe she genuinely thought it was costume jewellery. I've no idea. I don't know." Antiques Roadshow airs on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer
Edinburgh Live
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow guest repeats three-word phrase as charity shop 'costume jewellery' worth thousands
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Antiques Roadshow. An Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless after discovering that a brooch she had bought for a mere £2.50 was actually worth a four-figure sum. T he episode, which was filmed at Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders, saw expert Susan Rumfitt reveal the true value of the piece, initially thought to be "costume jewellery". The owner explained how she had acquired the brooch from a charity shop, stating it didn't feel like costume jewellery, which she described as "very light". She also revealed that she had taken the brooch to a jeweller to mend a broken clasp and was told it wasn't really worth anything, but he offered to buy it for £50. Rumfitt then unveiled the hidden meaning within the brooch, explaining that the sapphires represent devotion and diamonds symbolise "everlasting, eternal love". (Image: BBC) "So you've got a very devotional and romantic piece of jewellery but you may have noticed as well that the mounts are two entwined hearts," Susan explained. She then speculated that it could have been a marriage gift, revealing that it dated back to around 1870, which prompted the guest to exclaim "Oh wow!" Susan continued: "It's mounted in gold at the back. The brooch pin is gold, that gives it nice strength and then around the top you've got silver to give some brightness to the stones as well. "I've had a good look at the brooch and unfortunately, there isn't a maker's mark on it. "But during the 19th Century, it wasn't essential to mark jewellery. "It was in a box of costume jewellery and how much did you pay for that?" Susan asked, with the guest revealing she had bought it for a mere £2.50. (Image: BBC) Wrapping up her evaluation, Susan declared: "So, as far as value's concerned, it's got everything going for it. "If it came up for auction, I think we'd be looking at an estimate of £2,000 to £3,000." The guest was visibly shocked upon hearing the valuation, managing only to utter "Oh my goodness! Oh!". She covered her mouth, glancing at the surrounding crowd as she repeated: "Oh my goodness." Later, in a private moment, the guest confessed: "I just wasn't expecting that. Not at all. Maybe £100, £200 because I've had it a while but never in the thousands." Antiques Roadshow can be viewed on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
