'Incredibly Rare' 500-Year-Old Silverware Collection | Antiques Roadshow

All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast. This unique silver collection is one you may never see again. The rare election cup reflects Gothic style and originates from the mid-16th Century, gaining its name from Winchester College's entrance exam. The extraordinary basin dates back to the Elizabethan period and was once used for people to wash their hands after relishing a feast. Hugh Scully and the experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed in Winchester in 2000.

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