BBC show Antiques Road Trip stars Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott ventured to Stamford, Lincolnshire in search of valuable treasures to auction. Raj, co-founder of Bentley's Fine Art and Antiques Auction House, Kent, stumbled upon a set of medals and accompanying paperwork at Stratton Oakford Antiques. He explained that finding a set of medals all on one bar, along with paperwork, enhances its authenticity and can significantly raise the item's value.
The medals were awarded to a Second World War radar operator named John Philip Middleton, and the fact that the recipient hailed from Reading, like Prince William's wife, Kate , piqued Raj's interest. Raj said: "I find facts like that intriguing". He purchased the item for £80, expecting a profitable return.
However, at the auction , the item only fetched £32, resulting in a significant loss for Raj. Both Raj and his competitor couldn't believe their eyes. "No! " they both exclaimed when the hammer confirmed the deal.
Irita replied with disbelief: "I don't think I dared say anything! £32?" Raj muttered: "Ok, don't remind me. I do not need reminding! " Additionally, his silver brush set, which cost him £110, was also overlooked by bidders and sold for just £32. Frustrated, Raj stood up and shouted at the auction-goers: "Come on! Are you still alive all of you? Come on! These are rare items!" Unfortunately, once again, the hammer fell on the measly sum of £32.
By the end of the episode, Raj had lost a whopping £123.92, while .
