Awkward moment Antiques Roadshow hints BBC expert got it wrong

Antiques Roadshow was the scene of an awkward moment when a guest appeared to suggest his item was undervalued

A moment of awkwardness was captured on Antiques Roadshow when a guest suggested that his mystery item may have been undervalued. The unusual scene took place at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where expert Gordon Foster was intrigued by an uncommon item presented to him.

"I love it on the Antiques Roadshow when you get a mystery object and you've brought along a silver box! " Gordon exclaimed. He noted that spectators had made various guesses about its purpose, from a lady's makeup container to a custom-made caviar carrier.

The owner then revealed that the box was actually a live fly holder for fishing, a gift from his wife to celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary. He further disclosed that the piece was made of solid silver by the renowned Asprey of London, but he hadn't used it for its intended purpose due to concerns about its delicacy.

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Recognising its uniqueness, Gordon could only remember seeing one similar piece during his time as an evaluator. He declared that the silver content, combined with the Art Deco design and the prestigious Asprey name, meant the item had 'everything going for it', according to the Express.

Upon hearing the valuation of the piece at between £2,000 and £3,000, the guest was visibly thrilled, exclaiming: "Wow, wow, that's amazing! " However, the mood took a humorous turn when he added: "I think she paid £4,000...", hinting at a potential undervaluation, which sparked laughter between them, leaving it ambiguous whether his remark was serious or in jest, reports the Mirror.

This incident follows Fiona Bruce's revelation about an unaired Antiques Roadshow appraisal. Speaking with The Guardian, Bruce shared that producers opted not to show a segment where a man discovered his 'antique' purchase, for which he had paid £1,000, was actually a worthless Tesco olive oil bottle from 2008.

The seasoned presenter, who is 60 years old, reflected on the incident earlier this year, acknowledging that although the moment was "too cruel" for TV, a part of her thought it would have been "great television". Fiona saw the man's dejection up close and decided that despite the comedic value, it was too harsh to air.

She elaborated: "I suppose we could have broadcast it but it was just too cruel. The guy was devastated. There's a tiny bit of my brain that realises it would have made great television. But it's just not what the show's about. Poor chap, poor chap. The thing is, if you come on the Roadshow we are not about to humiliate you. The thing about Antiques Roadshow is not to humiliate people."