Sophisticated Georgian Mahogany Furniture Worth Five Figures | BBC Antiques Roadshow UK

All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast. This form of carving table was virtually invented, or certainly promoted, in 1770 by Robert Adam who was a Scottish architect. It was treasured in this gentleman's family for over 200 years and is recognised for its shallow fluted columns inspired by ancient Greece. Hugh Scully and the experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed in Shetland in 2002. Welcome to the home of Antiques Roadshow on YouTube. Here you'll find all the best clips from Britain’s most popular antiques appraisal show. From items that have been handed down the generations to those picked up in junk shops, discover their history and delight in the possibility that it could in fact be a priceless treasure. Subscribe to the channel so that you don’t miss a thing:    / @bbcantiquesroadshow   Stream full episodes of Antiques Roadshow on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode... This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. To contact us or provide feedback please visit: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/co...