A Magnificent 250-Year-Old Silver Swan | BBC Antiques Roadshow UK

Описание: All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast. This extraordinary silver swan made in 1773 consists of three movements: the water, the music and the swan's neck, which is made up of 111 silver collars. It was purchased by collectors Josephine and John Bowes for £200, who fell in love with the remarkable centrepiece in an exhibition. Meanwhile, these Australian musical blocks teach children the alphabet and how to play a lovely tune. The experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed in the Bowes Museum in 2000.

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