BBC's Flog It star Charlie Ross feared he would "get the sack" after giving an antique an embarrassingly low valuation. The famed auctioneer, who also appeared on Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow, was seemingly close to tears as the prized item sold for more than 10 times his estimate.

During the episode, he joined presenter Paul Martin alongside a hopeful Nick who was looking to sell a treasured Zulu shield and spear. The host told the seller: "I saw you at the valuation day and I sort of admired Charlie walking across the room with this wonderful zebra-skinned shield and I just thought 'very nice.'" Speaking on the £100-£200 valuation, he asked: "Were you happy with the valuation?" To which Nick said: "I thought it was brilliant," unaware that the auction price would completely surpass his expectations.

Both Charlie and Nick were surprised when Paul revealed: "I had a chat to the auctioneer and he thinks it could do a little bit better." The expert remarked: "That would be pleasant," as the seller joked: "If it could make £14,000, then I could buy you lunch.

The presenter added: "I don't think it will make that much," before tuning to Charlie and praising his "brave move, because these things are so hard to put a price on."

Looking at the "beautiful" handmade shield and spear, Paul wondered why it was being sold after being in Nick's family for several generations.

He said: "My modern house is a bit small and I can't put it on the wall so it's heart-wrenching to get rid of it." With the top end of £200, Nick shared he would "probably buy our grandson a premium bond and the rest will go to a lunch."

After Paul suggested it could sell for £800, Charlie blurted out: "Steady on," before he unknowingly predicted: "You never know, strange things happen in auction rooms."

However, when the shield and spear went into auction with a reserve of £100, the unexpected happened - They ultimately sold for £1100, leaving Charlie red-faced.

The expert was instantly taken aback when the auction reached £500, and two potential buyers were left battling it out, bidding 10 times more than his initial valuation.

When the auctioneer announced the price was at £1,100, Charlie covered his eyes and remarked: "Oh no," seemingly embarrassed by his low estimation.

As the items sold, the elated presenter was thrilled for Nick as he stated: "£1100, I told you something was going to happen today," as the expert quipped: "Who are the BBC going to employ next because I've got the sack now."