Antiques Roadshow Expert Henry Sandon Dies at 95

The Renowned Worcester Porcelain Authority's Death Marks the End of an Era in the World of Antiques

Henry Sandon, a renowned expert on Worcester porcelain and a familiar face on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, died on Christmas Day at the age of 95.
Sandon was appointed curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum at the Royal Worcester factory in 1967 and joined the Antiques Roadshow in 1979, becoming a beloved figure due to his infectious enthusiasm for antiques.
One of his most memorable moments on the show was the discovery of a rare Staffordshire pottery owl jug, nicknamed 'Ozzie', which was later bought for nearly £30,000 by Stoke-on-Trent city museum.
Sandon was also a published author, with numerous books on pottery and porcelain to his name, and was appointed MBE in 2008 for services to broadcasting, the ceramics industry and to charity.
Earlier this year, a sale of Sandon's private collection of pottery, some pieces dating as far back as 100BC, was estimated to have raised about £50,000 at auction.