'I can't believe it' Antiques Roadshow expert in awe of gold ring found at car boot sale

In a classic episode of Antiques Roadshow, seasoned antiques pundit Ronnie got the chance to look at an intricate devotional ring. The piece of jewellery, with religious connotations, fascinated Ronnie as he explained finds such as the gold ring make his job on the BBC show “worthwhile”. The guest was pleased to hear about the ring’s value of more than £1,000, having purchased it at a car boot sale for £90.

Analysing the ring, Ronnie commented: “This is exactly the sort of thing that makes doing what I do worthwhile.

“It’s a tiny little object, but it’s so powerful. It’s probably made with devotion, to be used for devotion and carried on someone’s little finger.”

Admiring the jewellery, he continued: “And I think it’s 16th/17th century.”

Turning to the guest, he questioned: “How did you come to own it?”

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At this, he tried the ring on his finger and commented: “This was really made for devotion.

“Someone carried this on their finger, it’s so private, so personal, and it’s rare that you see the crucifixion depicted on a ring.

“I’ve rarely seen that, I’ve seen lots of Christian devotional objects.”

“It’s not a cross, it’s a T-bar,” the guest pointed out, before asking: “Why’s that?”

“Yes,” Ronnie confirmed. “That’s an early sort of cross that doesn’t have the upright prong sticking beyond the bars.”

Ronnie soon got round to the main event by asking: “Do you have any idea of its value?”

“I’m hoping it’s worth more than £90,” the owner voiced.

“Oh is that what it cost you?” Asked Ronnie. “Well the return on your £90 for something like that – I think is certainly £1,500 to £2,000.”

“Wow,” the guest stated, before Ronnie added: “I really do think so.”

“I nearly didn’t bring it!” the guest confessed as the growing crowd laughed.

Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

source: express.co.uk