ANTIQUES Roadshow expert Ian Pickford left a guest open-mouthed after revealing the truth behind her “smuggled” family heirloom.
Antique silver trade specialist Ian has seen his fair share of unique items - and a certain Chinese silver dish will certainly be high up on his list.
The owner of the silver dish explained how her ancestor "smuggled" it out of China on Antiques Roadshow. To a non-expert, the dish may look like any other serving plate - but is actually worth over four figures.
At an initial glance, Ian was quick to say: "It is amazing what you can tell about families from the silver they produce. “My immediate deduction with this dish is that somebody in your family was out in the far east." The owner told the host and nearby antique lovers the story of her grandfather, who lived in China.
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