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A man's 50-piece collection of rare smoking heads is valued at £5,000 to £6,000 on BBC Antiques Roadshow.
On October 5, 2025, a BBC Antiques Roadshow guest was stunned to learn that his 50-piece collection of rare 20th-century smoking heads—ceramic figures made by German firm Schafer and Vater—could be worth £5,000 to £6,000.
The expert, Will Farmer, explained the figures, which emit smoke when cigarettes are placed in their mouths, were once valued at just £20 to £25 but have gained significant collector interest.
He praised the collection’s rarity, variety, and craftsmanship, noting their historical ties to mid-century smoking culture.
The episode aired on BBC iPlayer.
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La colección de 50 piezas de cabezas fumadoras raras de un hombre está valorada en £ 5,000 a £ 6,000 en BBC Antiques Roadshow.