Antiques roadshow expert values silverware and brooch at five figures
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“It looks like she is because I looked at the inscriptions on both of these trophies and these aren’t small events,” Siobhan went on. “You’ve got the Royal Watch Squadron Cup over here,
probably the most prestigious watching club in Britain. “And this tray here is the Royal Southern Yacht Club. and the centenary race.” “She was a very determined lady and in 1935, in fact,
she won 16 of the 17 flags in her class,” the guest revealed. “This tray, there’s an interesting story to that one because she was in her garden celebrating after her victory and they
didn’t have a prize or trophy for her for that class. “And they said: ‘Afra, what are we going to do? We’re very apologetic, a bit embarrassed.’ They said: ‘Is there anything you want?’ And
she said: “Well, actually, I rather fancy that silver tray,’ as the waiter walked by.”