£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.
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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.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
£1 junk shop vase valued at £30,000 on Antiques Roadshow
A seemingly ordinary vase bought for just £1 in a Welsh junk shop turned out to be a priceless 18th-century Chinese treasure, stunning Antiques Roadshow experts with its £30,000 valuation.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over father's dying wish
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
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'
Louvre Museum Robbed: Priceless Jewels Stolen in Paris Heist
Daring thieves steal priceless 19th-century jewels from Louvre museum in Paris, leaving French authorities baffled in sophisticated overnight robbery.
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.
Louvre forklift driver destroys €1M antique vase
Exclusive CCTV shows a forklift operator deliberately smashing a priceless 17th-century Chinese vase at the Louvre Museum in Paris, causing €1 million in damages.
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures After Armour Heist
Paris museum chief confesses to catastrophic security lapses after thieves steal 17th-century gold-encrusted armour in brazen overnight heist worth millions.
Charity shop £1.50 cups worth £1,000 in shock find
A bargain hunter's £1.50 charity shop purchase revealed itself to be a valuable piece of vintage Royal Doulton worth nearly £1,000 at auction.
Antiques Roadshow guest's double shock and BBC apology
A remarkable moment unfolded on Antiques Roadshow when a guest received double valuation shock and offered emotional apology to BBC crew, creating unforgettable television.
Rare pocket watch stuns Antiques Roadshow experts in Bradford
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses extraordinary scenes as a 19th-century gold pocket watch receives staggering valuation, leaving the Bradford crowd in disbelief during filming at Lister Park.
Cracked loft vase revealed as £100k Ming treasure
A seemingly worthless cracked vase discovered in a British family's loft turns out to be a rare 15th-century Ming Dynasty treasure, set to fetch up to £100,000 at auction.
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.
Antiques Roadshow expert stunned by rare find
BBC's Antiques Roadshow stunned as specialist Henry Sandon encounters extraordinary discovery that leaves him physically shaking with excitement during valuation.
Antiques Roadshow expert's heart-pounding £200k valuation
BBC's Antiques Roadshow delivers another jaw-dropping moment as a seemingly ordinary item reveals its staggering six-figure worth, creating unforgettable television drama.
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.
Woman dies after head trapped in iron bed frame
A 76-year-old woman tragically suffocated after becoming trapped in the intricate metalwork of her antique iron bed in a heartbreaking home accident in West Yorkshire.
Antiques Roadshow stunned by rare collection's huge value
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses unprecedented moment as expert reveals staggering six-figure value for extraordinary collection of rare items, leaving audience speechless.
Antiques Roadshow expert stunned by huge valuation
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team witness one of the most remarkable valuations in the show's history as a seemingly ordinary family treasure reveals staggering worth
Brit teen jailed in Iraq: The rescue mission revealed
Exclusive interview with the man who helped 18-year-old Jim Wright survive prison in Iraq after being caught with antique bullets. The shocking story of survival and the fight for freedom.
Antiques Roadshow Lamp Valued at Staggering £30,000
A seemingly ordinary pottery lamp brought to Antiques Roadshow turned out to be an extremely rare Arts and Crafts masterpiece, stunning its owner with a staggering five-figure valuation that could reach £30,000 at auction.
Lost Fabergé Winter Egg sells for £3.9 million
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, missing for decades, has fetched nearly £4 million at a London auction, breaking records and stunning art collectors worldwide.
Tsar's Lost Fabergé Egg Sells for £15.7M in London
A long-lost Fabergé egg created for Tsar Nicholas II breaks records at London auction, revealing a remarkable century-long journey from Russian royalty to British antique dealer.
Antiques Roadshow: WWII RAF ring valued at £15k stuns owner
A BBC Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless after discovering her late father's RAF signet ring from World War II was worth a life-changing amount during Fiona Bruce's filming at New Lanark.
Antiques Roadshow's Historic Newspaper Discovery Stuns
BBC's Antiques Roadshow uncovers a remarkable 18th-century newspaper treasure that reveals fascinating insights into Britain's media heritage and colonial history.
Antiques Roadshow Diamond Necklace Stuns with £200k Value
A breathtaking diamond necklace brought to the Antiques Roadshow in Lytham Hall stunned experts with a staggering £200,000 valuation, creating one of the show's most memorable moments.
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