Antiques Roadshow guest left shocked over eye-watering valuation as 19th century pendant makes show history
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left shocked over the eye-watering valuation of her pendant during Sunday’s episode.
Expert John Benjamin was impressed with the 19th century jewellery, which was presented to him at Clissold Park in Stoke Newington.
John revealed he was particularly happy with the find, as one of its kind hadn’t featured on the programme in 30 years.
He informed the shocked owner that they could make around £10,000 for the item if they were to put it up for auction.
While the guest didn’t explain how much the pendant originally cost or where she got it from, her gob-smacked expression suggested she was happy with the price.
Wow! An Antiques Roadshow guest was left shocked over the eye-watering valuation of her pendant during Sunday’s episode
After being handed the item, John observed: ‘This is a teardrop shape, rather severe dark-coloured jewellery box, and when you open the lid it reveals something considerably more colourful and bold inside a splendid gold pendant.’
He continued by explaining how European and French jewellers of the 19th century produced jewellery so that appeared to date from the 16th century.
John said: ‘Now what we call that is Neo-renaissance another term [is] Tudor revivalism.
‘Of course, this one we’ve got has an interesting piece of paper, circa 1879, which does suggest that it is a 19th-century piece.
‘Then have a look at this, did you see this large triangular-shaped stone? It’s a diamond, but what we call a flat Lesko cut diamond.’
The expert claimed that the frame was a ‘giveaway’ for him since it was more 19th-century than 16th-century due to its scroll and heart details.
He continued, shocking both the audience and the visitors, by saying: ‘It would end up making £10,000.’
The guest’s response was a simple ‘wow’ as she was speechless from astonishment.
John then revealed he hadn’t seen a neo-renaissance gem like this on the Antiques Roadshow in 30 years,’ as he discussed its historical significance.
He concluded: ‘This is the first one. So can you imagine how much pleasure you’ve given me to talk to you about it?’
Antiques Roadshow airs Sundays at 8pm on BBC One.
Beautiful: Expert John Benjamin was impressed with the 19th century jewellery, which was presented to him at Clissold Park in Stoke Newington
Expert: John explained how European and French jewellers of the 19th century produced jewellery that appeared to date from the 16th century
Lost for words: The guest’s response was a simple ‘wow’ as she was speechless from astonishment
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