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Antiques Roadshow: £100 Tea Set Valued at Over £2,500

A BBC Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless after a Chinese tea set, destined for a charity shop, received a valuation over ten times her estimate. Discover the fascinating story behind the 1947 set.

French Presidential Butler Stole Historic Tableware

The chief butler at France's Elysée Palace has confessed to stealing hundreds of antique plates and dishes used to entertain King Charles. Discover the details of the two-year theft operation.

£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune

A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.

Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet

A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.

Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store

A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.

Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass

A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.

Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested

Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'

Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards

A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.

Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction

A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.

Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million

Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.

Robert the Bruce Era Stained Glass Discovered in Shop

A stunning 14th-century stained glass panel depicting Scottish nobility, dating back to the time of Robert the Bruce, has been uncovered in an Edinburgh antiques shop after being misidentified for decades.

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