Summary of Antiques Roadshow UK Series 15 Episode 3 Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

00:00:00 - 00:40:00

In this episode of "Antiques Roadshow UK," experts appraise a variety of items, including a painting from the Qing Dynasty, a Regal period chair, and a Worcester coffee cup from 1770. Darwin's unenthusiastic letters were likely written by his wife, and this letter, written shortly after the publication of "On the Origin of Species," is his most excited. At auction, a Georgian silver punch bowl with several unusual features is estimated to be worth between five and eight thousand pounds.

• 00:00:00 In the third episode of the UK series of "Antiques Roadshow," presenter David Botti and expert David Miller find a painting that is likely from the Qing Dynasty, and which is from the era of Emperor Doug Wang. While the painting is in good condition, the owner of the painting is unsure of how to proceed with it, as it is likely from a family member who may have brightened the map of their life with their work.
• 00:05:00 The antique roadshow UK series 15 episode 3 features an appraisal of a chair from the Regal period of British history. The chair is elaborately decorated with carvings and moldings, and is still in good condition despite being over 160 years old. The appraiser estimates the chair's value at between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds.
• 00:10:00 The video features an antique dealer discussing some of the more valuable antiques he has for sale, including a tea set and a coffee cup. One piece is particularly eye-catching - a Worcester coffee cup with a mark indicating it was made in 1770. The cup is estimated to be worth around 6080 pounds.
• 00:15:00 The video covers an antique item, a gold label, and how it can be damaged if it is taped over. The presenter suggests soaking the label in water to lift the gold flakes off.
• 00:20:00 In this episode of "Antiques Roadshow UK," the presenter examines a collection of letters written by Charles Darwin. One of the letters is unsigned, and the others are written by an amanuensis. Darwin's unenthusiastic letters were likely written by his wife, and this letter, written shortly after the publication of "On the Origin of Species," is his most excited. Darwin values insects very much, and in this letter he discusses how he plans to use a particular insectivorous plant in a proposed chamber for stopping bullets.
• 00:25:00 At auction, a Georgian silver punch bowl with several unusual features (e.g. a different maker's stamp, highlighing, and a baby watch) is estimated to be worth between five and eight thousand pounds.
• 00:30:00 In this episode of "Antiques Roadshow UK," an antique bowl is examined that was originally plain but has been added to over time. The bowl is estimated to be worth between 200 and 250 pounds.
• 00:35:00 This video features an antique, a toy soldier, and the story behind its creation. The toy soldier is based on a historical event and was made in 1903, which correlates to the sailor toy's patent date. The toy soldier is in good condition, although the sword is missing. The toy soldier is worth around 40 years, and would be a good addition to any collection.
• 00:40:00 In this episode of "Antiques Roadshow UK," collectors find a variety of items, including a signed affidavit from Grace Darling's descendant, a line drawing of the heroic event, and a stamping ground for Henry David Thoreau.