{"id":66601,"date":"2023-08-26T11:56:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T11:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/?p=66601"},"modified":"2023-08-26T11:56:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T11:56:35","slug":"antiques-roadshow-guest-refuses-to-sell-priceless-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/tv-movies\/antiques-roadshow-guest-refuses-to-sell-priceless-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell priceless cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
An Antiques Roadshow guest vowed not to sell a stunning Rose Bowl cup that she presented to expert Duncan Campbell for inspection on the BBC show.<\/p>\n
The item featured in a classic episode filmed in the gorgeous National Trust-managed Powis Castle and Garden in Wales.<\/p>\n
The family heirloom was won by her grandfather Donald Munn, credited as DH Munn on the trophy, for swimming the River Wye at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.<\/p>\n
Describing it as \u201cone of the most compelling tales I’ve heard all day\u201d Duncan asked the woman how her ancestor acquired the cup.<\/p>\n
She revealed, in front of the gathered onlookers, that, \u201che won it for swimming part of the River Wye three times in [the] Swimming Championships of Herefordshire.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Eamonn Holmes blasts baby killer Lucy Letby for avoiding court sentencing<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thanks to his trifecta of wins in 1905, 1906 and 1908, he was allowed to keep the silverware, but when Duncan enquired how much of the Wye he swam the guest admitted she wasn\u2019t sure.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been trying to do some research,\u201d she admitted, \u201cbut I guess it must have been difficult because my mother was very, very proud of what he has achieved as was he.\u201d<\/p>\n The impressive silver trophy was displayed alongside a photograph of her grandfather with the item and a group photograph of him with fellow swimmers which Duncan was fascinated by.<\/p>\n \u201cLooking at that photograph I’m so envious of your grandfather. There is nothing I\u2019d like to do more than dive in,\u201d he confessed as she revealed that he was wearing a knitted bathing costume.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> <\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n In the moment of truth, Duncan gave her the background and value of the family heirloom.<\/p>\n Telling her that it was made in London in 1899 he revealed: \u201cYour priceless Rose Bowl, which is solid silver, is worth about sort of \u00a3350.”<\/p>\n However, looking at the guest he could see she wasn\u2019t keen on parting with it and questioned her saying:\u201d It\u2019s never going to be sold is it?\u201d<\/p>\n She acknowledged that it wouldn\u2019t, telling him: \u201cNo the story will go on,\u201d which led Duncan to acknowledge: \u201cThe story is worth vastly more than that.\u201d<\/p>\n Antiques Roadshow episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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