*All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast.* This man’s father served with Captain Scott on the RRS Discovery’s maiden voyage to Antarctica, leading to him being in possession of a highly collectible medal and logbook. Dating back to 1901, these pieces give a fantastic glimpse of the ‘Heroic Age’ of polar exploration. Hugh Scully and the experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed in Syon Park in 1990.
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I understand the sentimental value but blimey old man.. You are no spring chicken.. Sell them on and go have some fun.. World cruise maybe. Once you are no longer with us that's the first thing ur family will do
£10k in 1990 is £29k today
Nah keep it going. He's happy enough, I'd it was ever going to be sold it would of happened years earlier
Why is this Man not using cotton gloves when handling this…?
Absolute madness.
not wearing white gloves? why?
Wow, weird bumbling fools writings are worth something. I should get the pen out!!