Antiques Roadshow guest speechless as expert issues | UK News

BBC‘s beloved programme Antiques Roadshow returned to screens with a contemporary horde of company hoping to secure an spectacular valuation on their most treasured gadgets. Just minutes into the West Yorkshire episode, expert Ronnie Archer Morgan admitted he was blown away after coming across an American Powder Horn. The appraiser who specialises in the miscellaneous part of the show was immediately intrigued by the horn and immediately requested the guest: “I really like this, and I’m really curious to know what made you bring that to the roadshow?” To which, the proprietor admitted: “I’m fascinated by the Wild West, so when I see something like this which I think came from America, I like it.”

Ronnie then confirmed her assumption and explained: “It’s a powder horn and it’s a cowhorn. This is a fabulous thing, I think it’s stunning.” As he picked and analysed the merchandise, the expert added: “It’s the sense of design and the way it’s executed. I’ve never seen such high relief on an American Powder Horn.” After she revealed that she paid £90 for the merchandise, Ronnie said: “I’ve never seen one with relevant colour … this is very curious, I’ve never seen that.”

As for the valuation of the horn, which was dubbed a “fabulous thing,” Ronnie said: “I think it would be estimated at £1500 to £2000.”

Taken aback by the quantity, the guest immediately exclaimed: “What!” She was speechless, breathed a sharp sigh of disbelief, and shook her head.

After finally discovering the phrases, she let loose: “Good heavens,” to which the expert added: “It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.”

As the proprietor questioned: “Really?” She added: “I’m absolutely thrilled,” and while thanking Ronnie, she acquired a heartwarming applause from the viewers crowded around them.

During an rationalization of the horn, the expert spoke on its color and questioned: “I don’t know whether it’s waxed or whether it’s lacquer, this would have been colourful.

He added: “It would have been garish initially; this would have been vibrant inexperienced, like emerald inexperienced.”

Pointing out a key part of the horn, the expert revealed: “In the end, there, we have a image of a lady in a big hat,” to which the guest confessed: “I did not know that.”

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