Antiques Roadshow guest shrieks ‘Oh Christ!’ as they learn eye-watering value of game passed down from dad
AN ANTIQUES Roadshow guest was left floored after she learned the jaw-dropping value of a game she received from her dad on the BBC show.
During a classic episode of the series, host Fiona Bruce and her group of experts travelled to Kenilworth Castle, just next to Coventry in the Midlands.
A miniature safe, a trilby belonging to a ’80s pop star, and a golden buddha were among the fascinating finds.
But there was one item that grabbed the attention of Gordon – the worlds first interactive gold games.
As the expert looked closely at the machine, he said: “Well this has created, I can tell you, a great deal of interest among my fellow specialists today.”
He then went on to explain how the group of experts had never “seen anything like it”.
The guest was clearly taken aback by the discovery, as he said: “Oh, Christ!”
Gordon then proceeded to explain how the game worked to the shocked guest.
He then asked her if she had the “aim” and “target piece”, in which she replied: “No, unfortunately, I don’t. I have to admit that I chopped it up as a child and used it as a fishing net.”
The auctioneer then asked more about the history of the item, which he was even more surprised to discover that it dates back to 1936.
Gordon shared: “The Spotlight Golf Company, this was made in 1936, so it gives you an idea of how far back we are going.
“They marketed it very strongly, they had an advertising campaign in the press, they actually got the British Open champion to endorse it.
He then told the guest the “current auction estimate” which was worth £5,000 up to “perhaps” £10,000.
The lady was lost for words and responded: “Oh right… yes!”
Her friend then chimed in, amusingly, saying, “Can maybe buy a few rounds at St Andrew’s after that.”
Gordon said: “I think it is absolutely fantastic, I love it so thank you.”
Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.