Antiques Road Trip expert stunned after WW1 periscope makes ‘incredible’ profit

ANTIQUES Road Trip expert Catherine Southon was left open-mouthed after the staggering value of a World War periscope was revealed.

The beloved BBC show sees experts set off on trips across the nation in search for treasures in a bid to make the most money at auction. 

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Catherine, one of the show’s regular contributors, has also featured on hit programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Flog it!

Having a keen eye for fine antiques, the 47-year-old collector founded her own auction house in 2012. 

During a classic episode of Antiques Road Trip, the presenter was left gobsmacked at the “incredible” profit made for a World War One periscope.

The trench periscope is an optical device that soldiers used during the war to observe the ground in front of their trenches without becoming a target for enemy snipers.

While introducing the item, the auctioneer said: “I’ve got lots of interest on this WW1 antique.”

Both Catherine and her fellow guest began to laugh in disbelief shortly after they heard the starting bid.

“At £220, looking for £240 on the phone,” he prompted one of the bid callers.

“£240, £260 is with me, £280. £300 is with me.”

In the auction house, the WW1 periscope was yet to value while the price continued to rise.

As the estimation approached £480, the Bargain Hunt star in astonishment, confessed: “I can’t believe this.”

The phone bidder took the final call as they wagered in at an incredible £480 for the WW1 optical antique. 

Antiques Road Trip is available to watch on the BBC iPlayer.

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