Piece Hall 2
The Roadshow comes from Halifax, where treasures include a set of Soviet propaganda posters, a rose-bowl with a curse,and a royal portrait by Beryl Cook.
The Antiques Roadshow comes from the Piece Hall in Halifax, recently restored to its full Georgian glory. Treasures turning up include a royal portrait by Beryl Cook and artwork by the βPennine Painterβ Peter Brook.
Jewellery expert Susan Rumfitt admires an art deco bracelet, so loved by its owner that she themed her wedding around it, while John Benjamin marvels at a diamond necklace given in return for making banana sandwiches.
Stephen Moore takes care when handling a Wedgewood bowl that its owner claims is cursed, while military specialist Mark Smith discovers the story behind a 'lost' suitcase filled with letters from a captured WWII pilot. And Fiona Bruce gets her hands on a spectacular plumed hat once owned by the Duke of Wellington.
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Russian Propaganda Posters
Duration: 03:20
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A Victorian Cameo Brooch
Duration: 02:57
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The Mystery of the Missing Pilot
Duration: 03:36
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Fiona Bruce |
Executive Producer | Gill Tierney |
Series Producer | Robert Murphy |
Producer | Mark Ashton |
Broadcasts
- Sun 28 Apr 2019 20:00
- Mon 20 May 2019 07:30
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