A guest on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow was left stunned when an "ugly" gift from his mum turned out to be worth a small fortune.The show, famous for its unexpected valuations, saw a strange yellow three-legged toad valued at a hefty sum.
In an episode filmed at Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, the guest brought in the ornament for expert Lee Young to examine.The toad, a birthday present from his mother, had been known as the 'ugly toad' by the owner for about 60 years.The man said: "He has been known as 'ugly toad' to me for about 60 years.
My mother collected unusual items," and added jokingly, "I love him but not so much for my wife." Expert Lee identified the peculiar item as an 18th-century Scottish pottery piece by Dunmore, based on a mythical three-legged Chinese toad.
He explained: "The myth is that the three-legged toad would turn up at your house in full moon to predict an event, usually of good fortune or wealth.
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