Silver spoons aren't often highlighted on the show
An expert on Antiques Roadshow explained why they rarely feature silver spoons on the show, before delivering a mindblowing valuation for one set. A pair of Georgian spoons caught the eye of expert Gordon Foster when he discovered the silverware was engraved with the initials 'JC', reports The Mirror.
"Ostensibly, we're looking at Georgian silver spoon from 1750 and quite often we're asked on the roadshow when you've got initials engraved on pieces, does that make a difference to the value? Well, usually it doesn't because it tends to detract slightly. If however, we can pin down the initials to being someone of significance, that's a different story."
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The descendant of James Cook discovered his family should have had two spoons in their possession and later purchased one at an auction when he explored the provenance and realised it was the missing spoon.
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