Antiques Roadshow guest's props valued at £150,000
A London man brought props from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade to the show, filmed at Valentines Mansion.
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An Antiques Roadshow guest became emotional when his collection of film props was valued at approximately £150,000. The items, including significant pieces from the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, were assessed by expert Stephen Lane during an episode filmed at Valentines Mansion in East London on Sunday 18 October 2026.
A Career in Prop Making
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The guest, who along with his wife spent 41 years creating film props at Shepperton Studios, brought several remarkable items to the show. These included 60 pages from the Grail Diary, two versions of the Cross of Coronado, and a prototype of the Holy Grail cup. The guest explained that he and his wife had made props for the film, including the Grail Diaries and the Cross of Coronado. He also mentioned that one version of the Grail cup he created is in the possession of Steven Spielberg.
Valuations and Reactions
Stephen Lane described the Grail Diary pages as among the most significant props from the film, noting their role in driving the plot. He estimated that each of the 60 pages could fetch between £2,000 at auction. For the Cross of Coronado, Lane suggested a value of £3,000 to £6,000 per item. He also valued two versions of the Holy Grail cup at between £5,000 and £10,000 each. After assessing all the items, Lane concluded the total collection was worth in the region of £150,000.
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Upon hearing the valuation, the guest expressed his astonishment and became visibly moved, particularly when honouring his wife's contribution to their 41-year career. He stated, 'Can I just say, my wife and I did this for 41 years. 82 years between us, and without her, none of this would have happened. Unfortunately, she can't be here today, but thank you,' fighting back tears.
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+What was the total valuation of the items on Antiques Roadshow?
The collection of film props, including items from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, was valued at approximately £150,000 by expert Stephen Lane. This figure represented the combined worth of items such as Grail Diary pages, Cross of Coronado props, and a Holy Grail cup prototype.
+Where was the Antiques Roadshow episode filmed?
The Antiques Roadshow episode featuring the valuation of the film props was filmed at Valentines Mansion in East London. The programme was broadcast on Sunday 18 October 2026.
+Who created the props that were valued?
The props were created by the guest and his wife over a 41-year career making film props at Shepperton Studios. They were responsible for crafting items such as the Grail Diaries, the Holy Grail cup, and the Cross of Coronado for the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
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