Antiques Roadshow UK Season 31 Episode 22 Dulwich (1)
- February 8, 2009
- 59 min
In Antiques Roadshow UK season 31 episode 22, titled Dulwich (1), the team travels to Dulwich College in South London, where hopeful homeowners bring in their treasures to be valued by the experts. This episode is filled with a wide variety of items, from fine art to household knick-knacks, each with its own unique story to tell.
First up is a lovely portrait of a young woman, handed down through the generations of one family. The painting was created in the early 1900s by an artist named Lawrence Alma-Tadema, who was famous for his depictions of ancient Rome. Will this piece, with its fine brushstrokes and intricate details, be worth more than the family ever imagined?
Next, a small bronze figurine of a horse appears on the table, placed there by its proud owner. The piece was found at an auction house in Scotland and has been cherished ever since. The owner wonders if this horse, standing on its hind legs and looking so regal, is a valuable work of art or just a decorative item.
Another eye-catching piece is a vintage dress from the 1920s, worn by the grandmother of the woman who brought it in. The dress is made of delicate silk and adorned with intricate beading, but it is showing signs of wear and tear. Will the value of the dress be able to make up for the cost of restoration?
But it's not just high-end art and jewelry that make their way onto the table. One guest brings in a simple silver spoon, found while digging in her garden. The spoon is engraved with the initials "WA" and a date from the early 1700s, leading the experts to wonder about the life of the person who owned it.
And then there are the unexpected surprises that always make Antiques Roadshow so exciting. A set of wooden toy soldiers, lovingly crafted by hand in the early 1900s, fascinates the team with their incredible detail and realism. A piece of pottery, thought to be a modern-day vase, turns out to be a rare artifact from ancient Greece.
This episode of Antiques Roadshow UK is a testament to the joy of discovering unexpected treasures in everyday objects. From the simple to the ornate, every item has a story to tell, and the team is eager to uncover each one. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just enjoy watching others marvel at the value of their finds, Dulwich (1) is a must-watch episode.