Hungerford Arcade stallholders, Jane and Trevor Elliman, went on a bit of a busmans holiday last week. The BBC Antiques Roadshow was in Salisbury so they decided to pop along with a few treasures, including some art pottery.
Jane having some of her items valued by David Battie
Trevor having an antique gun valued by Robert Tilney
For those of you who haven’t been to the Antiques Roadshow before it’s very much a great day out. I recommend going early to avoid long queues particularly if you’re looking to have items valued. There is so much to do as you can wander freely from table to table waiting for a surprise that might be rustled out of someone’s bag. Jane said, “Long day but great atmosphere”.
Jane took along several pieces of art pottery including work by Dame Lucie Rie which David Battie valued at a cool £800. Not bad for a £1.59 charity shop buy nearly 20 years ago!
Jane had a fabulous day and was quite happy with her valuations and new found knowledge of her treasured items.
Although Jane and Trevor did miss out on being filmed, they had a wonderful day meeting several icons of the Antiques Roadshow team such as Judith Miller, Robert Tilney & John Sandon amongst others.
There are still plenty more opportunities to get your items valued as the Roadshow continues to tour up and down the country in 2019.
Please click here to visit the Antiques Roadshow website for more details.
Jane had a fabulous day and was quite happy with her valuations and new found knowledge of her treasured items.