People thought my mum’s old doll was terrifying – but I had the last laugh when it turned out to be worth thousands
"What I like about her is that she has a French body."
AN Antiques Roadshow guest who brought a an old doll that her mum owned – but it turned out to be worth thousands.
On Sunday’s show, a guest brought a toy doll to be valued, that belonged to her mother.
The guest told expert, Bunny Campione that her parent had got the toy from her great-grandmother.
Bunny examined the doll in more detail and noted that it looked ‘very expensive in it’s time’ and it was dressed well.
She said: “What I like about her is that she has a French body.”
Bunny continued: “A French body means that it’s wonderful kid leather.”
The expert then revealed that the doll was was most likely created in Paris in 1860.
Bunny also raved about other features of the doll: “And her shoes! Look at her shoes, she’s even got heels. She is wonderful.”
When it came to valuing the doll, the expert told the guest it’s worth £2,000.
The guest was taken aback when she learned how much her mother’s antique, doll was worth.
“Wow, well thank you very much,” the guest said as she smiled with excitement.
