The Robe That Stopped Me Cold: Embroidered Hong Kong Find in Porthcawl

A day out in Porthcawl turned into an unexpected treasure hunt!
Join me as I explore the charity shops around Coney Beach and Porthcawl town centre, finding unique pieces most people walked straight past — including a stunning embroidered Hong Kong robe, a £4.99 Waterford Crystal vase, Paul Cardew teapots, Clarice Cliff Wedgwood cups, and a few surprises I didn’t expect.

In this video I share:

What still slips through the net in modern charity shops

How to spot undervalued crystal and porcelain

Why Google Lens often misses valuable details

And the simple joy of spending a day by the sea, finding beauty in forgotten things.

If you love the hunt, craftsmanship, and stories behind old objects, this one’s for you.

📍 Filmed in: Porthcawl, South Wales
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⏱️ Suggested Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome & Day Out in Porthcawl
0:35 – Beautiful Beach Views & Fish & Chips Moment
1:20 – First Stop: Charity Shops in Porthcawl Town Centre
1:55 – Early 1900s Belleek Jug & Bowl (Identifying Marks)
3:40 – £4.99 Waterford Crystal Vase — Spotting Quality Glass
5:15 – Paul Cardew “London” & “King of Hearts” Teapots
7:10 – “Hot Gossip” Price Kensington Teapot
8:00 – Turkish Hand-Painted Plate & Isnik Silver Piece
11:30 – Clarice Cliff Wedgwood Cups & Saucers — Real Value
13:30 – The Embroidered Hong Kong Robe (The Find That Stopped Me Cold)
15:30 – Chinese Cloisonné Souvenir Boxes
17:30 – Why Google Lens Fails with Glass & Crystal
19:00 – Profit Breakdown: £60 Spent → £300 Stock
21:00 – Wrap-Up & Tips for Sourcing Smart in Charity Shops

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