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Antique Kitchen Utensil Fetches Shocking Sum
8 Dec
Summary
- A solid silver cucumber cutter was valued at £1,000 to £1,500.
- An intricate biscuit barrel, used as a fruit bowl, earned £200 to £300.
- A rare Omega Speedmaster watch bought for £59 was valued at over £50,000.
On a recent episode of Antiques Roadshow, a guest was stunned to discover the significant value of a unique kitchen utensil—a solid silver cucumber cutter. Expert Gordon Foster expressed his surprise at encountering one made of solid silver, estimating its worth between £1,000 and £1,500.
The program also featured other intriguing items, including an intricate biscuit barrel valued at £200 to £300, which its owner had been using as a fruit bowl. Further surprises emerged with the valuation of a rare Omega Speedmaster watch. This timepiece, originally bought for £59 in 1971, was appraised at over £50,000 in December 2024 due to its rarity and unusual dial configuration.
These remarkable valuations underscore the Antiques Roadshow's consistent ability to uncover hidden treasures. The show continues to highlight how everyday objects and heirlooms can possess extraordinary monetary and historical significance, often far exceeding their original cost or perceived value.
