ANTIQUES Road Trip expert, Natasha Raskin was left stunned after discovering the value of a tea set.
On the most recent episode Natasha Raskin Sharp and Phil Serrell travelled throughout England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Natasha fell in love with a lotus tea set which was designed by Vilmos Zsolnay, part of the Vienna World Fair in 1873
The unique tea set instantly won Natasha over
The expert fell in love with a lotus tea set which was designed by Vilmos Zsolnay, part of the Vienna World Fair in 1873.
The unique item immediately won over Natasha, as she said: “I think instantly I know I have to have it. I think, straight away, I’m in.
“I mean, Art Nouveau period I think is how I would describe it and it is just so jolly. I’m in love with it.”
Natasha had purchased a whisky noggin for £60 in addition to the 13-piece tea service, which was priced at £120.
Natasha tried to reach a compromise with the shop owner, asking: “Would you take £80 for the tea service and £35 for the noggin?
The owner thought about it and said: “I think I would have to go £45 for the noggin. I’m quite happy with the £80 for the tea service.”
Natasha then asked if the owner would take £120 and the deal was sealed – leaving the expert with £150.
Natasha and her BBC co-star Phil went to an auction in Wrexham, Wales, where they got a good price for the tea set.
As the tea set kept going up in price during the auction, Natasha couldn’t believe her luck, as she said: “Are you kidding! Is this happening?”
The auctioneer reached a settlement of £750 and Natasha was bursting with joy.
Natasha was floored as she penned: “Is this a joke? This is the best thing that has ever happened to me,” making a profit of £670 on one item.
At the auction the tea set kept going up in price during the auction, Natasha couldn’t believe her luck, as she said: “Are you kidding! Is this happening?”
The auctioneer reached a settlement of £750 and Natasha was left stunned at the amount
