Never trust those Roadshow guys...

[Hawkeye]

Was watching the UK Antiques Roadshow, they were filming in Kirkby with the Just Jane Lancaster in the background. Buddy brought in a 1970s/80's sheepskin jacket (you know the ones made to approximate a B-3, but with no map pocket, sueded brown surface and black seam tapes, as well as handwarmers). the so-called "expert" appraised it as a WW2 B-3 worth 500-700 pounds! :lol: :lol:

 

[Roughwear]

Yes, I saw the programme some time ago when it was first shown in the UK. It does show how specialised evaluating sheepskin jackets is and how easily "experts" get things wrong. :roll:

 

[ausreenactor]

My wife can not fathom some of the values they put forward. Tianna is puzzled how pristine items from the 1500s and 1600s in the UK can be worth a few hundred pounds and then something from the 50s is worth 1000s?? I know makers, hallmarks and availability mean a great deal but to maintan something for near on 500 years?? Amazing..

Couchy