Episode 6 Antiques Road Trip

The nation's favourite antiques experts, £200 each,

-and one big challenge...

-Duck, do I buy you or not?

..who can make the most money buying and selling antiques in the UK?

-I must be mad.

-The aim - trade up, hope each antique turns a profit,

but dreams of glory can end in tatters.

-What am I going to do?

-So, will it be the fast lane to success

-or the slow road to bankruptcy?

-Wish I'd hung on to my money.

This is the Antiques Road Trip!

Yeah!

This week, we're on the road with Mark Stacey and Margie Cooper,

grizzled veteran and comparative novice.

You are a sort of Road Trip virgin, if you like. And...

-Yu know my biggest problem?

-What?

-My hair blowing about in this car.

Which brings us to the third M of our party, a dashing red, 1960s MG.

-It's not a hair show, it's about antiques.

-You speak for yourself!

Mark, from Brighton, is a valuer and a dealer,

with the honesty to admit the limits of his expertise.

I don't do ladies' paraphernalia. Well, on a weekend, maybe.

Debutante Margie is a silver expert

who's been on the Antiques Road Show, and is a dealer, too,

like her grandmother before her.

What her granny didn't teach her, she can find out off the telly.

-I'll be watching the repeats of this!

-With a week ahead of them,

those two are going to get to know each other fast.

-Tell me a bit about yourself.

-I like to do silver, I'm quirky,

-anything that catches my eye.

-You're not giving anything away, are you?

Nothing away. I hope you're going to help me, I need a little help.

-Lovely day!

-It's a gorgeous day... You've changed the subject.

Because I'm not! Ha-ha!

This week's journey begins in Kent, at Chilham,

and travels across southern England to the West Country,

and a decider, in Torquay.

Today's show heads for an auction in Heathfield,

but starts out at Chilham.

-This looks lovely, Margie, look.

-Gorgeous flowers!

-We're about to start our adventure, Margie.

-Right.

-Feeling all right?

-Absolutely super.

-But I've only got...

-Yeah?

-..one thing to say to you.

-Say it.

-OK?

-Yes.

It should be ladies first, so I'll see you later.

So this is what it's going to be like, is it?!

Inside the barn, Margie is up and running - well, sort of.

You don't want to spend all your money at once, do you,

and then go to the next shop and think, "I've spent it all!"

But Mark Stacey, ever the old pro, is instantly at his ease.

Now, this is a fascinating item. This is a bed pan, believe it or not,

made in pewter, of all materials.

£25.

Be better if it was a tenner!

Margie has decided to mount an assault on those cabinets.

I see the cameo there...

It's not very old, is it?

Plus, it's £85.

It doesn't matter, not at all.

What's this curious object here?

It looks like an egg... So, what is it? Oh, it's a lighter!

Oh, my goodness, that's a funny thing, isn't it?

"The Poppell butane gas pocket lighter."

Margie, it's your first negotiation. The ticket price is £28.

-Go on, tell me how much it is!

-Erm...

MARGIE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY

£20.

15, I'll buy it.

So, would it be both items?

-Shall we try and do something on the two?

-Yes.

-BELL RINGS

-Looks as though I bought something without really thinking about it,

which is often the best way!

She's gone 75 for the two.

-I don't think I can do it.

-That is really good.

-I'm going for that.

So, Margie's bought a lighter. Mark's bought himself an old gamp,

as Kent resident Charles Dickens would have described it.

This is rather sweet -

a little Victorian parasol, lady's parasol.

We know of course that it's probably after 1860,

like a morning one, being black.

And what I quite like about it is,

it's got a carved ivory handle.

And I think these little finials, actually on the shade itself,

are ivory - that's rather sweet.

But what isn't so sweet is the price tag of £45.

I suppose I'd be looking at trying to get that for around...

(£20.)

-I'm Mark.

-I'm Edna.

-Nice to meet you, Edna.

I...I do like this, it's quite interesting.

-My problem is, I'm thinking about the auction world and things.

-Yes.

And it's priced at 45...

I'd quite like to make a cheeky offer,

which of course you are entitled to say no to.

-Try.

-Can I try?

-Yes.

-Ooh, you look very stern!

-I'm actually quite scared now.

-No, no, no, do try.

I would love to buy it from you for £20.

-SHE DRAWS BREATH

-No, can't do that. 30?

Ooh. 22?

-25?

-I've just noticed, as I was coming across...

-Yes?

-Is that a little back scratcher or something?

-Looks like it, yes...

Good move, change the subject! Margie's in the furniture section.

Careful, Margie, that looks pricey!

I would call it a music stool, but it's a cellist's chair.

You sat on that like that... Legs wide open!

..and you play the cello, don't you? It's great.

And it's a gorgeous thing. It is very old, it's William IV,

which takes it down to...pre-1830.

£895. That's not in my budget, sadly!

Mark seems to have escaped Edna's stern gaze to try Peggy instead.

I just think it's rather charming. What we've got here is a little

ivory and...possibly gold-plated

little necessaire, or etui - this is a little object

that ladies, and gentlemen, would have carried

to keep your essentials in. Now, for those who are worried about ivory,

which we all should be today - these are antique items.

These are legal to sell, they're not against the 1947 CITES agreement

on the prevention of use of ivory.

I think this would probably date to about 1800...

1820.

It's got a couple of major problems, though - the little splits,

and it's not got any of its interior. Very sweet and understated.

-And used and loved.

-Used and loved,

just like me - well, used anyway.

Ah!

I got down to 25 on the parasol, so far.

This is marked at 85 - what do you think they'd do the two of them for?

85 for the two?

So, that would bring that down to 60, wouldn't it?

-Mark...

-Yes?

-Have you been upstairs?

-No.

There's some other small items that you might find as well.

Oh, do you think so?

Oh, yeah, he's got something.

This is a lady's ebonised walking cane.

The base wood has probably been lacquered in black

to give the illusion of ebony - ebony is heavy, and this is quite light.

I haven't seen a hallmark on the collar but it looks like silver.

And it's got a very nice feel. But more importantly,

it's priced up at around 20, and I think if I put it in

with the parasol and the ivory box,

it makes a nice little interesting lot,

and if I can get it for around £10, that should be quite a good profit.

So, what's Peggy's very best price?

-85.

-85 for the three items?

-Mm-hmm.

-Gosh.

-Now, that is gold.

-You think it's gold?

-Oh, definitely.

-Peggy, thank you very much. Can I get back to you in a moment?

-You can.

-You are so sweet.

-But...that's it.

-No, I won't.

-I won't ask for any more, I promise you.

-OK.

-Thank you, Peggy.

Right, have a think about that. Now, where's Margie heading?

-Not another chair, please!

-You've seen how it works, obviously...

Well, actually, it's so small, I thought it was mainly for a doll.

But, you know, I'm afraid...

-it's a lot of money.

-65, on that.

-Mmm. Do you hear the intake of breath?!

-Yes, I know.

60 is the very best, I really will not come down any further.

That's fine. You don't see a lot of them nowadays.

No, it's very true.

-So, what's the last?

-55.

-That is final, absolutely no more.

-Good.

-OK, we've done it.

-OK, Margie, OK.

Two deals for Margie. Come on, Mark, enough mulling!

-Peggy...

-Mark.

I've agonised over these, because I do love them,

-and I think they make a nice little lot.

-They do.

Your dealers and yourself have been extraordinarily generous to me,

but I have to, because it's the nature of my game, I'm afraid...

-Remember this?

-I won't ask for any more, I promise. Thank you, Peggy.

You've come down to 85 - is there any chance we can do it for 80?

-I wish we could, but that's really the bottom line.

-£85.

Well, I tried. I have to try, you see. And wish me luck.

I can't say I hope you win, because it would be biased.

Well, you can say it. Nobody's watching.

-No-one's watching. I hope you win.

-Thank you.

So, they've both bought,

and now it's time for Margie to take the wheel.

Now, then. Let me just check this out.

Neutral. Clutch.

I'm not used to heavy steering.

Where are you going, Marjorie?

-Will you help me get it into reverse?

-No!

I feel like I've been going in reverse all morning.

-SHE LAUGHS

-Oh, dear. I'm not looking.

We're definitely off this time.

I do like a nice, big car park.

Don't you?

THEY CHEER

After that somewhat erratic departure,

Margie and Mark make their way from Chilam to Canterbury.

Famous for tales and saints, Canterbury has been inhabited

since prehistoric times,

and a place of pilgrimage since the murder of Thomas A Becket in 1170.

I wonder what Chaucer would have made of our two travellers?

-Bye, darling.

-Thank you very much.

-See you later.

-Have a good visit.

-Happy hunting.

-I will. Take care.

Bye!

So, while Margie heads off through the traffic...

I haven't stalled it once.

Mark searches for his next shop.

-Hello!

-Good afternoon.

-I'm Mark.

-I'm Keith. Pleased to meet you.

-Veronica.

They do seem to specialise in militaria here,

but Mark knows very little about that.

So, he soon finds himself gazing at the silver section.

Bon bon dish.

Now, this cabinet is full of little goodies.

It's a little double-ended scent bottle.

You can fold it in half there.

These are little silver bridge markers,

so when you're playing bridge,

you can mark your score on top of each of them.

They have the representative suits. Hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades.

I would have thought they're Art Deco, 1930s.

They're marked up at £70.

Quite sweet.

I do quite like this as well, actually.

This is a silver bon bon dish. It's quite lightweight.

It's quite nice, because they have that crinkled edge

with that fern leaf design on it.

It's rather fun that, isn't it?

Priced up at £89.

I think I'm getting all flustered. I might need a bit of fresh air.

I'm thinking of spending serious money here.

I do quite like the bon bon dish.

-And the bridge markers.

-Right.

This is quite nice. It's marked up at £89.

What sort of price could you do on that?

-£70?

-£70? Mm.

-I'm going to be cheeky.

-Go on, then.

All right. Then we'll see where we go.

In an ideal world, I would say 30 quid.

In an ideal world.

In an ideal world, but as you know, the world is not ideal!

-Particularly at the moment!

-THEY LAUGH

I know what you mean.

Shall we go in the middle, at £50?

Keith, you are so kind.

And what about this?

Well, that is £70, and going on the previous conversation,

-you want that for £20!

-Exactly!

You're attuned to the way I'm thinking here.

Exactly.

£40 and £40.

Well, that's £80, isn't it?

-That's tempting.

-It IS tempting, actually.

We couldn't go to £70?

£75. That's how you do it, isn't it?

-That's how YOU do it.

-That's how

-I

-do it.

-But I like working in round figures, and not £80, £70.

-Right.

I'm sorry to push you.

Well, I could push you.

It's not far to go.

HE LAUGHS

Oh, you're too nice a man to do that.

So, where did we get to?

Well, we got to £65. No, we didn't get to £65.

No, we didn't.

We got to £75.

I AM being mean, aren't I, really?

Are you just standing there hesitating,

-hoping I'm going to say £70?

-Yeah, I am.

-You are?

-I am.

-Then I will.

-£70, it is.

-Thank you, Keith.

-I really appreciate it.

-That's all right. You're welcome.

Meanwhile, Margie C,

and the MG,

have made their way from Canterbury to Fordwich.

Described in the Domesday Book

as "a small burg", and still tiny now,

Fordwich owes its historic importance to the River Stour.

Here they took delivery of French stone for Canterbury Cathedral,

and since the Middle Ages, the little town

had always punched well above its weight.

Margie is here to visit the smallest town hall in England.

When she can get out of that little MG, that is.

-HORN BEEPS

-Oops.

-Hello!

-I'm Marjorie Cooper.

I'm Andrea Russo. Very nice to meet you. Welcome to Fordwich.

Old Fordwich had big powers,

especially when it came to enforcing the law.

Councillor Russo can describe what life was like

when the town call doubled as the courtroom.

This, Marjorie, is the pleading bar.

Hence the expression, "the prisoner at the bar".

Because the prisoner would come up, and put his hands here,

and plead his case.

Then, of course, he would be tried by the judge,

who was the major of the town.

There were six jurors on each side,

on the table, which was made in 1580, for eight shillings.

So, this is virtually 500 years old.

We've got a couple of handcuffs.

We've also got a branding iron, which is quite fascinating.

As you can see, it's got an "R" here, for "Rex", or "Regina",

-depending who was on the throne.

-Who was on the throne at the time.

So, this would be heated up, and then would go "tschh!"

On your face, or where?

Don't know. Perhaps in some place which we cannot tell.

-Do you know what I mean?

-SHE LAUGHS

I don't think they'd put it there.

It would be somewhere people could see it!

Underneath, is the town jail.

Last used in 1855,

where the accused could contemplate

whatever grisly punishment might be in store.

So, a heavy responsibility for the jury,

yet their room was even smaller.

They had to stay here until they reached a verdict,

and they couldn't have any food. No light. Nothing

You can imagine they reached a verdict

pretty quickly.

And, if they had to relieve themselves,

shall I show you?

Hold me up! Here we go.

-That's what they did.

-Oh, my goodness me!

Straight onto the stones. Aren't you glad you live now, and not then?!

HE LAUGHS

Bit small, too. That would require a degree of accuracy.

Go on, Margie!

SHE LAUGHS

Day Two, and Margie and Mark

are still at their getting-to-know-you stage.

-Are you nervous?

-SHE LAUGHS

Is there pressure to get the items?

No! How could I be with you, and be nervous?

HE LAUGHS

Yesterday, Margie bought just two items,

spending £75 on a high chair

and a Bakelite lighter.

-You can hear the intake of breath!

-Yes, I know.

While Mark was the big spender,

buying three auction lots,

including some silver,

an ivory etui,

and a parasol.

I'd quite like to make a cheeky offer.

which you are entitled to say no to.

The two are heading for an auction in Heathfield,

East Sussex.

Next stop is in Kent, at Charing.

-Here we are, Margie.

-Great stuff!

Our pair are eager to find bargains,

but the £200 they started out with

has already begun to shrink alarmingly.

So, what will they plump for?

Awful amount of furniture.

Most of which will be out of my budget.

I don't normally buy big pieces of furniture.

You know how much money I have left.

It isn't enough to buy a chaise longue.

Noy with just £45.

But what does a cake stand cost, Margie?

Oh, afternoon tea!

I hate to use this phrase, but my mum had one of these.

What used to really annoy me, when I had an antique shop...

People used to come in,

spend all their time saying their mum or granny had this,

and go on and not buy anything. So, I'm doing it now!

(£65!)

You can't moan at that, can you?

You push it in, fold it away,

and they can just stick it against the wall.

So, I think they might come back into fashion, those.

Mark's found something that's unlikely ever to trouble

the zeitgeist again.

It's rather greasy? Do you know what they are?

They're little discs for a "simfonium".

"Sinfonium", actually, Mark.

You put these in the machine, and the machine goes round

and plays notes, when you see through the light, there.

These were played on a sort of upright jukebox,

invented in the late 19th century.

About 26 of them.

I've never sold any before,

so I could be risking everything

on a broken record.

Hello. I'm Mark.

Hello, Mark, I'm Owen.

-Owen?

-Yes.

-That's a nice Welsh name.

For those unfamiliar with the tactic...

We're connected already.

Mark always plays the Welsh card.

-You want to help me out, don't you?

-Absolutely.

-Fantastic.

Could I have a little look at the cabinet?

This is very pretty, isn't it?

It's a little folding frame.

You can put a picture of your loved one in with you.

When you look at it, the style of it looks very 1920s.

But, when you actually look at the label, it says,

"A heavy, solid silver picture frame. 1994."

So, it's very modern. "Mappin & Webb", it says.

"£65".

Did this come in privately?

-These things are all from another dealer.

-Another dealer? Oh.

He puts the trade discount on the other one.

-Oh, yes. So, he'd do it for £55.

-Yeah.

I'll have a think about those.

Mark's hogging Owen, but Margie's desperate to get in there.

I want to go over where his lordship is.

And now, he's chatting away to the owner.

-Are those discs yours?

-Yes, they are.

I know nothing about these. Do you?

-Well, they are lovely...

-Are they a lot of money?

Well, I don't think...

-They all say that.

-They're £2 each.

-Oh, gosh.

-There's 26 of them.

Around 26. £2 each.

Would they sell at auction, though?

Ah! He's moving off.

Margie might be new to this, but after watching Mark,

she seems to have found a new tactic.

-Follow the label!

-There's a ticket on this table.

"A heavy, solid silver picture frame. Mappin & Webb.

"£65". He's obviously trying to do a deal with you. Be honest.

He's had a good look at it, but he hasn't...

Where is it?

The compact.

Oh, that's it! I was thinking it was a photo frame!

It's a little compact there.

Oh, that is...

There's been no agreement made.

I can do that for £55.

40 quid won't buy it?

I can make a phone call, and then I could do the deal.

I'm sure I can do something for you.

I will try, but it's got to be £40.

You've got a little Mappin & Webb double photo frame here.

Would you be able to take £40 for it?'

OK. All right. Thank you. Bye.

Yes, he will.

Yes!

I wonder what Mark will make of that?

Still, he did have his chance!

I have noticed this little figure, here

No, it's not a period one. It's a little figure produced by Worcester.

In the late 19th century.

This is known as the Regency Gentleman.

It was modelled by James Hadley,

who was a very famous modeller for Worcester Porcelain.

It's still lovely quality, but IS fairly modern.

I think it's rather nice,

but there's no price on it.

Owen, I've spotted a little item here, which I rather like.

But it doesn't seem to have a price on it.

Oh, dear. That's not very good, is it?

-I thought maybe it was free(!)

-Nothing's free.

No, nothing's free in life. Do you know how much that is?

-I know what I paid for it.

-Ah!

HE LAUGHS

That's not a good sign. I don't think this will go my way at all.

Dare I ask what you could let me have it for?

-£50.

-Oh!

This isn't going my way, is it?

-HE LAUGHS

-Well, what did you want to hear?

I wanted to hear £20.

That's what I wanted to pay for it.

-That's highway robbery, you know.

-I know.

But he's a... He's not a highwayman.

He's a foppish Regency dandy.

-He's a dandy, yes.

-More like me, actually.

-I don't know what to say.

-Yes is a nice word.

-Ah!

-HE LAUGHS

-OK. You can have it for £20.

-Oh, that's wonderful.

I did notice this, as well.

-You know it's broken, the arm's missing?

-Yes.

And the head's been off. Yes.

I thought they looked rather nice together.

You can't have that for free, no!

THEY LAUGH

-The other thing I wanted to say is these discs.

-Yes.

Would there be any chance we could do the figure and those for £45?

You really can't do £50?

Honestly, I would love to.

If I had £50, I would say £50, I promise you.

But that would be my £200 spent.

Is there any chance?

-OK. There you are.

-Thank you very much, Owen.

With all of his cash spent, Mark can do no more.

Time for Margie to step in.

Well, I must admit I haven't really noticed these.

They are from Lord Roberts' workshop,

which is in London.

Can you help me with this, Owen? I really don't know.

Lord Roberts was a decorated war hero.

He was very concerned about the rights of disabled war-injured

from the First World War.

He set up workshops, where they could make things.

-It's just incredible.

-So, those are hand-painted?

-Yeah.

-Gosh!

-They're just lovely.

-They are.

What sort of price are they?

These four are £30.

Should I have a go at these?

£20.

So, £15's out?

THEY LAUGH

You see, I've been watching the repeats of this programme.

And they get really dead hard!

-OK. £15.

-Oh, you're very sweet. Thank you very much. I'll buy those.

Everything nicely wrapped up, including a little surprise.

-So, there we are. £45.

-Thank you very much.

But I've thrown in the Venus De Milo, as a free gift for you.

-Oh!

-There you are. I hope you do well.

You are SO kind to me. Thank you.

Roof up, to keep out the rain,

Margie and Mark make their next move.

From Charing to the historic town of Faversham.

The cradle of the British explosives industry,

with the first gunpowder factory of the 16th century.

Faversham was a favourite of Charles Dickens, and you can see why.

Here we are. Happy shopping.

See you later, darling. Bye!

Bye, darling.

Margie deposited, Mark heads off.

Time for the one with the cash to make her final manoeuvres.

Ah, looks nice!

-Hello!

-Hello, I'm Margie Cooper.

-How d'you do.

-And you are?

-Ann Squires.

-Ann Squires, and?

-Blue.

-Hi, Blue.

There's plenty crammed in here,

but, in consideration of Margie's dwindling funds,

Ann recommends she takes a peep upstairs

at some leather goods she's just acquired.

There's quite a good market for these things.

That's something that could be used.

This one's a nice one, isn't it?

Somebody's initials.

There we go.

SHE LAUGHS

Can't get it open. There we go.

Yeah, just a plain one.

It might have some clues in here.

(Got a letter.)

1910.

Ah!

So, he's called Ormerod.

LUO.

So, this belongs to him.

A sailor man.

Did he own the case?

Or, is that just a relative?

We're never going to know, are we?

Yeah, I quite like that.

I don't know. I could afford it. It's £45.

Almost as interesting, is an old cash register.

Why won't that open?

Presumably empty, though.

Can you open this for me?

I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

It's got a special...

Oh, my goodness!

Now, I've never seen that before!

BELL RINGS Oh, you press... Now, that's unusual.

So, how much would that be?

How much would you like to pay for it?

I haven't made my mind up I want to have it, at the moment.

Cos I've been looking at that over there.

I would think that was more commercial.

-Wouldn't you?

-You're right.

I'm going to be a right mean thing.

20 quid buy it?

SHE LAUGHS

Well, as I would like you to win...

-Oh! Bless you.

-Yes.

Oh, my gosh! I'm shocked.

Because I think that's a bargain,

and I think you'll do well.

That's really sweet of you. Thank you very much!

Going on my holidays.

Great stuff. Pleased with it.

But, whilst Margie's been bagging,

Mark's been motoring.

From Faversham, to just outside the village of Throwley.

Elegant Belmont House, the 18th century home of the Harris family,

is a good place to visit, for a number of reasons.

But Mark is here for just one. Clocks.

This is the clock collector...

Horology expert Jonathan Betts is Mark's guide

to a priceless collection.

One of the largest in private hands.

See what I mean.

-This is amazing!

-It is an astonishing collection, isn't it?

The 340 clocks from around the world

were acquired by the fifth Lord Harris,

an assiduous and eclectic collector.

How long did it take him to build it up?

His whole life. 95 years.

The collection includes several fine examples

-from the English golden age.

-This is about 1730.

-If I turn him round...

-Oh, gosh.

BELLS CHIME

I can show you what he's doing.

The quality of that engraving on the back. It's beautiful.

It certainly is.

-If I pull back...

-Oh, wow.

You can see the music is being played

-on 24 hammers, with 12 bells.

-Gosh.

This is from what we call the French golden age.

Roughly, the period from the 1780s, to the 1820s.

It's what's known as an orrery clock.

Yes, I know. The planets move around, don't they?

Normally, the clock drives this. It goes round once in a whole year.

But you can turn this little ivory handle,

and make everything go round at high speed,

-so it's easier to understand.

-Gosh.

They say you have to entertain,

before you can educate your children.

And these clocks normally have musical boxes in them,

-to keep them amused.

-And this one does?

-It does.

It plays airs from Der Freischutz by Weber.

MUSIC BOX PLAYS

-Pretty good sound for the 1820s.

-Fantastic.

Is there a particular favourite clock

that you'd like to show me of yours?

Ooh, it IS a difficult one.

But there Is one, I think, that I would take with me

if I disappeared to South America in a great hurry one day.

Let me show you.

This is the absolute epitome of the English golden age.

-It's an early pendulum clock. Dates from around 1660.

-1660?

It's just got everything,

from my point of view.

A lot of people would look at it and say,

"Very plain compared to particularly the French clock we've seen".

Yeah.

Yet, I'm with you. I think I'd rather have this on my wall.

I just think it was downhill all the way

after this styling in the 1660s and '70s.

You'll let me know when you're off to South America?

-HE LAUGHS

-I'll come and join you.

Now, shopping time is most definitely up.

So, who, and what, will impress?

Ladies first.

This is the first thing I bought.

And it's a Bakelite lighter.

What I like about it,

-it's very '30s, isn't it? The black and chrome.

-And it's mint.

They key thing is, of course, its price.

I think I could have gone a bit harder, really. But I paid £20.

-I don't think that sounds too bad, does it?

-I do hope not.

-These might surprise her.

-Sinfonium discs.

They're made in Germany. They're Edwardian.

It's a sort of early compact disc.

I think you've been very brave. How much did you pay?

£25.

It could be a record-breaking result on these, you know.

-I could lose all my money on them.

-THEY LAUGH

VERY restrained, Margie!

Now, this could be interesting.

Oh, Margie! You ARE a horror.

I know. Isn't it absolutely gorgeous?

It's very nice. I did look at it. Very heavy gauge.

That's going to cost a fortune to buy new.

I paid £40.

I think it's lovely. To be honest, at £40, I'd have had a stab at that.

OK, Margie. Comments on Mark's figure, please.

It's called the Hadley Collection.

Hadley was a Worcester modeller.

And he's called the Regency Gentleman.

I bought it, cos I thought the saleroom we're going to

is not far from Brighton.

And, of course, Brighton is almost the home of the Regency period.

I did see, this as well.

I pointed out to the gentleman, of course, that she's damaged.

-She's got no arms.

-Right.

SHE LAUGHS

-But, she IS damaged. Her head's been off.

-Right, yeah.

But I think people won't notice. £20.

For a Worcester figure?

Marvellous. You'll do well.

It's been wonderful, but it's time to go.

I'm leaving.

On a jet plane.

It's a little leather...

It has that lovely retailer, Finnigan.

Oh, that IS nice, actually.

And, up we go...

-I like the little satchel inside.

-And, wait for it.

Oh, how sweet!

And, a letter that dates it.

Probably, round 1910.

Mmm. I think it's later than that.

-I think those might just have been put in there.

-Maybe.

I don't think that's an old photograph. It's a photocopy.

It is, isn't it?

But it doesn't really matter, Marjorie.

-It's just a lovely little collection.

-£20?

Gosh!

I think he's a bit envious of that one.

Will these trump it?

They're probably 1920s.

I think they might be French.

Oh, right!

-Engine-turned.

-That's really unusual.

£35, I paid.

Well done.

Oh, Margie. What HAVE you done?

-I think it's really nice.

-Tell me about it.

If you do that,

-a little darling has an abacus to play with.

-How sweet.

I know it's not fantastic quality.

-You're not keen, are you?

-Winter's coming on.

Be good for the fire.

SHE LAUGHS

Now, in the shop,

that was described as a bon bon dish.

I've described it

as a decanter coaster.

-I love all this...

-It's nicely embossed, isn't it?

-Go on, tell me.

-£35.

Oh, that's fantastic.

Easy £65, isn't it?

Good dinner mats.

Hand-painted.

-Interesting story.

-Wait for it, Mark.

You turn them over,

and, it says on the back,

"From Lord Roberts' workshops."

-Field Marshall Lord Roberts.

-Oh!

-Do you think they're each hand-painted?

-I think they are!

It's got a lovely story.

But I think they're just printed.

Now, take a look at this little lot.

-Ah!

-A little group lot.

-Oh, lovely!

-I'll start with the most uninteresting one,

which is the lady's walking cane

with the little initials on the collar, there.

This, I think, is a little Victorian parasol.

-With a carved ivory handle.

-That is gorgeous.

But THIS is the item I most love.

This is a little Georgian, I think.

-SHE GASPS

-Late Georgian, 1780s.

It's got little gold piquet work around there,

little gold nameplate on top.

-A little gold stopper.

-My heart's sinking a bit.

His last lot, I felt really jealous.

That's a really good lot he's got there.

That lovely Georgian etui.

Why did she buy that doll's fold-in whatever-it-was?

I was speechless with the sinfonium discs, I did not know what to say.

I just do not understand them. I just don't get it.

I do not get those at all.

After starting out in Kent at Chilham,

this leg of our trip will conclude in Sussex at Heathfield...

Out you get. Let us get in there and get started.

..at Watsons Auction Rooms.

Margie has spent £150 on five lots,

including a leather case with memorabilia.

-As I would like you to win...

-Bless you!

Mark has blown the entire £200 on the Edwardian hi-fi

and four other lots.

-I hope you win.

-No bias here, then.

While the Sussex crowd take a close look at the lots,

Mark and Margie are anxious to meet auctioneer Peter Hobden.

-Have you had a chance to look at the lots?

-I certainly have.

-Very interesting things.

-Anything strike out at you?

-I rather like the leather case. Beautifully made.

-How lovely.

-Obviously, that was not one of yours.

-No, it was not one of mine.

What others were there?

There was a very nice ivory etui with gold decoration.

-That is very beautiful.

-Just a pity it was not fitted.

But still a lovely thing.

Settle down, everyone. Margie's lighter is up first.

-How are you feeling about it?

-I am hoping for a fiver.

-Profit, presumably.

-Bakelite lighter.

£10, £12,

-£14, £16, £18.

-Creeping up.

At £18. Right in front.

He started at 10, Margie.

£2 loss, more after commission.

Trying to cheer me up?

How will Mark's odd couple get on?

£10, at £10, £12,

£14, £16, £18,

£20, £22, £25.

£28? At £25.

It wiped its face.

-You haven't lost money.

-At last, a fiver profit.

Not an ecstatic sum.

The silver frame, they both wanted it but Margie got it.

£30,

£20, £10.

12, 14, 16,

18, 20, 22, 24.

26, at £26. Selling at £26.

I am really sorry, Margie. That is very disappointing.

Perhaps she will not be so keen to follow Mark next time.

I think that is an omen.

Mark's silver bridge pens.

£30, 20, take a bid. £20.

At £20, 22, 25,

28, 30, 32, 35.

At 35 on commission, selling at £35.

-Ridiculous.

-Hardly all square, though.

It is a loss by the time they take the commission out of it.

Will someone please appreciate the story of Margie's mats?

Nicely decorated, £10.

5, 6, 8,

10, 12.

I can't bear this.

At £12, 14, 16, at £16.

18 now. Last time at £16.

Yes!

Margie's first profit of the day.

Back to the drawing board.

Mark's collectors lot, I'm worried.

30, I am bid. £30.

-This is ridiculous.

-35, 40, 45.

This is a joke.

50, 55, 60,

65, 70, 75,

80, 85,

90, £90.

At £90.

-It is absolutely silly.

-Another £5 profit.

Should have kept my money in my pocket.

Next up, Margie's biggest buy.

20 I am bid, £20.

At £20, 22, 25,

28, 30, 32,

35, 35, 38,

40, 42, 45,

at £45.

48 at the back. At £48, at 48.

50 now? At £48.

It is so pretty!

I am relieved.

Another loss. It is not always like this, Margie.

You got away with that one, I thought I was going to go for a lot less.

-Mark's silver coaster.

-20 I have got, £20.

I am bid 20, 22, 25.

-28, 30, at £30.

-£30!

38. At £38, £38.

-That will be a loss after commission.

-He is right, you know.

If you cannot get £50 or £60 on this,

there is no point in selling it in the auction. Really is not.

Margie's last chance, the luggage.

£60, 60, 50,

-30, I am bid.

-30, you are up.

32, 35.

38, 40, 42.

45, 48,

55, 60, 65,

at £65.

On my left, at £65.

That is up £45.

£45 profit in the bag.

That is brilliant, well done.

OK, sinfonium fans, this is your moment.

10 I'm bid, only 10.

12, 14, 16.

18, 20, 25, 28, 30.

32, 35, 38.

40, 42.

£45, 50? At 45.

Can you believe it? You little devil.

-That IS a surprise.

-£20 profit.

-Gosh, that is amazing, I apologise.

But look on my face. Not happy.

And for a very good reason. The new girl has beaten him by 80p.

-I am not sure what to say, what a day.

-Unmitigated disaster.

What a rollercoaster.

Mark Stacey began with £200

and made a loss of £8.94 after auction costs.

So, he has £191.06 to spend tomorrow.

Margie Cooper, who also began with £200, made a loss of £8.14

after costs, so she leads, narrowly, with £191.86 to spend tomorrow.

I simply cannot believe that you have beaten me by 80p.

Watch out for the heavy steering, Mark.

-Ready?

-Ready.

Onward and downward as they say, Margie.

Join us tomorrow to see Margie get miserable.

-This is a disaster, isn't it?

-And Mark get miserly.

-£2 each.

That is too much.

You said that without even thinking.

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