Antiques Roadshow UK Season 28 Episode 3 Edinburgh
- September 18, 2005
- 53 min
In this episode of Antiques Roadshow UK, the team heads to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland, where they welcome locals who arrive with a variety of intriguing antiques. The show takes place at the beautiful and historic venue, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where experts are ready to appraise anything from historical artifacts to family heirlooms.
The first guest brings in a fascinating piece: a carved wood panel believed to be a section of the rood screen of King's College Chapel in Aberdeen. The expert takes a close look at the panel, examining the intricate carvings and details. The guest reveals that the panel has been in their family for generations, and no one has any idea how it came to be in their possession. The expert is fascinated by the panel and reveals some interesting facts about the history of King's College Chapel and its rood screen. Will the panel be worth a considerable sum, or is its true value in its historical significance?
Another guest brings in an impressive oil painting of a Scottish scene that has been in their family for many years. The expert closely examines the painting and is able to identify the artist, one of Scotland's most celebrated painters of the 19th century. The guest is thrilled to hear this news, but will the expert be able to appraise the painting at a price that will exceed their expectations?
A particularly poignant item stands out in this episode, as a guest brings in a violin that belonged to their father, who was a Jewish refugee who escaped from Germany before the Second World War began. The expert takes great care in examining the violin, and shares with the guest some moving stories of other Jewish refugees who were able to bring their music with them as they fled persecution. The violin's value may be significant, but it is clear that it's true value lies in its rich history.
As always, there are plenty of surprises in store for the experts and guests on Antiques Roadshow UK. From ancient coins to unusual church furnishings, the team encounters a wide variety of fascinating antiques on this episode. Will any of our guests be lucky enough to take home a significant sum of money for their priceless treasures, or will the real value be in the priceless stories that these objects carry with them? Find out in Antiques Roadshow UK season 28 episode 3, filmed on location in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland.