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Antiques Roadshow finds programme's 'most valuable' item | Antiques Roadshow finds programme's 'most valuable' item |
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The Antiques Roadshow TV programme has found the most valuable item in its 38-year-history - worth more than £1m. | The Antiques Roadshow TV programme has found the most valuable item in its 38-year-history - worth more than £1m. |
The item, described by producers as "a world famous piece owned by a sporting institution", was discovered during filming in North Yorkshire. | The item, described by producers as "a world famous piece owned by a sporting institution", was discovered during filming in North Yorkshire. |
The nature and exact value of the item has not been revealed. The previous holder of the title - a model of the Angel of the North - was valued at £1m. | |
The BBC One show, filmed at Harrogate's Royal Hall, will be screened in April. | The BBC One show, filmed at Harrogate's Royal Hall, will be screened in April. |
A spokesman for the show, presented by Fiona Bruce, said: "An item seen at the Antiques Roadshow in Harrogate is the highest valued object ever to appear on the show in its 38-year history. | A spokesman for the show, presented by Fiona Bruce, said: "An item seen at the Antiques Roadshow in Harrogate is the highest valued object ever to appear on the show in its 38-year history. |
Towering sculpture | Towering sculpture |
"It is a world-famous piece owned by a sporting institution. | "It is a world-famous piece owned by a sporting institution. |
"The final valuation given will be revealed when the programme airs in Spring 2016." | "The final valuation given will be revealed when the programme airs in Spring 2016." |
The 2008 estimate for Antony Gormley's model of the Angel of the North - or maquette - of his towering sculpture was three times the show's previous record. | |
That was held by a £300,000 collection of silver dating back to the reign of Charles II. | That was held by a £300,000 collection of silver dating back to the reign of Charles II. |
More than 2,500 people turned out to have their antiques appraised and valued in Harrogate. | More than 2,500 people turned out to have their antiques appraised and valued in Harrogate. |
Some owners of potentially valuable antiques queued for about 90 minutes to be seen. | Some owners of potentially valuable antiques queued for about 90 minutes to be seen. |
The Royal Hall is a Grade II-listed Edwardian hall and theatre near the town centre. |