I Thought This Was a Standard Victorian Copper Planter. How Wrong I Was.

What looked like a standard Victorian copper planter turned out to be something extraordinary. In this video, I share the full story of how I — and every dealer that morning — completely missed the hidden details on this beautiful 19th-century copper jardinière.

It wasn’t until hours later that I saw the embossed armorial crest, a rare feature once considered family property by heraldic law. That discovery transformed a £45 planter into a valuable historic treasure worth over £150 — and possibly much more if the original family can be identified.

Along the way, I’ll explain how to recognise armorials and family crests on antiques, why they matter, and how they can multiply an object’s value across materials — from silver and porcelain to copper and glass.

📌 Why Watch
• Learn how an overlooked antique became a rare find
• See how heraldic crests reveal provenance and history
• Get collector tips on recognising and valuing embossed metalwork
• Enjoy a genuine discovery story filmed in South Wales

If you enjoy stories of hidden history and meaningful antiques, you’ll love this one.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome & story setup
00:27 – Early morning at the boot sale
01:20 – First impressions of the copper planter
02:10 – Why everyone ignored it (including me)
03:00 – Returning for a second look
03:40 – The moment I saw the hidden armorial crest
04:20 – What armorials mean and why they matter
05:00 – Describing the heraldic symbols on the planter
06:00 – Historical background and patina condition
07:00 – Value jump: from £45 to £155+
07:50 – Comparison with a similar £250 example
08:30 – Armorials on other antiques: glass, silver, porcelain
09:40 – Collector’s tip: researching family crests
10:30 – The thrill of the find and closing thoughts
11:20 – Channel updates, Patreon & memberships
12:30 – Discussion on shadowban and algorithm issues
13:10 – Final thanks & viewer reminder to subscribe

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