Antiques Roadshow guest shocked as aunt's plate valued at £10k

15 March 2021, 10:45

Antiques Roadshow guest shocked as aunt’s plate she thought was worth £400 valued at £10k

The guest was shocked to find the plate she thought would be worth £400 was actually worth a whopping £15k.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was stunned to learn that her aunt's plate was worth a whopping £15k on last night's show.

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She had originally thought it would be worth £400, but was told by expert Will Farmer that the 1930s plate was from well known ceramicist Clarice Cliff - and the 'best ever' pieces from the designer that he'd seen on the programme.

The contestant, from north London, told Will: "Originally it came from my very glamorous aunt and it’s just come down the family and now it’s with me."

Will told her: "I’m very envious, I wish it was mine.

"I’ve been doing this show for 15 years now and over the time I’ve done pieces of Clarice and I’ve seen some great things, but I will tell you now in 15 years, this is the best piece of Clarice I have ever seen on the show."

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Will decided to tease the guest by originally telling her it was worth £5,000, to which she replied: "I know I shouldn’t say it but you’re joking?’

He then replied: "Yes, I am joking. It’s worth £10,000."

The contestant was stunned by the revelation, saying: "Well I said £400 give or take, but £10,000, oh my goodness."

Antiques Roadshow airs Sundays at 7pm on BBC One.

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