Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell 'unique' plates despite huge valuation

14 July 2023 , 18:39

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Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell 'unique' plates despite huge valuation

Antiques Roadshow expert Serhat Ahmet was left stunned when the owner of a rare collection of plates refused to sell the items after he revealed their staggering worth.

During a recent episode of the BBC series, the expert shared the history of the 1896 antiques plates with their owner.

"There are three generations of the Reid family here, a family of potters and artists. This is a really good depiction of how the stars of pottery and porcelain changed from about 1820 to about 1925. Tell me how they've come to you," he said.

The guest replied: "So Charlotte Reid's uncle was my great grandfather. So these bits have all been passed down to the family."

The rare plates were dated 1820 to 1925 (BBC)

Serhat said: "And on the far side here nearest to you, is a plate that was decorated by George Wallace Croft Reid. And he started the interest the family had in the potteries and then when he had his children, they became involved. Frederick Alfred Reid is the person that took inspiration from this plate. This isn't actually his plate. I'm not sure if you're aware?"

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The owner admitted she "wasn't sure" before the expert began to share the value of the items.

"So the plate on your side there with the fish by George Wallace Croft, £100 at auction," Serhat said before valuing another plate at £300.

"So then we come on to the Frederick Perton plates, the pair. They're unique and to think that he did these when he was just 16 years old in 1896. And I've seen the two together in the catalogues, they look wonderful and just scream out arts and craft. Unique, one of a pair, the only pair. If they were to come up at auction, I'd have to pay £5,000 for the pair."

"Wow, I didn't expect that," the stunned guest remarked before Serhat asked her plans for the collection.

"I am going to take them home and look after them," the Antiques Roadshow guest replied as the audience laughed.

Charlotte McIntyre