All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast. In the 18th Century, fire marks crafted from lead and copper served the purpose of identifying insured properties. When fires occurred, fire brigades would occasionally compete with each other in a game-like manner, striving to win rewards. Hugh Scully and the experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed in 2000 in Castle Ashby.

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