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It's the nation's favourite antiques experts with £200 each, | 0:00:02 | 0:00:05 | |
a classic car and a goal to scour Britain for antiques. | 0:00:05 | 0:00:09 | |
That hurts. | 0:00:09 | 0:00:10 | |
Oh! | 0:00:12 | 0:00:13 | |
The aim? To make the biggest profit at auction, but it's no mean feat. | 0:00:13 | 0:00:18 | |
There'll be worthy winners and valiant losers. | 0:00:18 | 0:00:21 | |
You mean lot! | 0:00:21 | 0:00:23 | |
So, will it be the high road to glory or the slow road to disaster? | 0:00:23 | 0:00:27 | |
There's always another auction. | 0:00:27 | 0:00:29 | |
This is the Antiques Road Trip. | 0:00:29 | 0:00:31 | |
Yeah! | 0:00:33 | 0:00:35 | |
In this show, two auctioneers called Mark are competing for the road trip laurel. | 0:00:36 | 0:00:41 | |
Mark Hales is a West Country ceramics specialist | 0:00:41 | 0:00:43 | |
who made a bundle on the spectacular last-minute sale in the last leg. | 0:00:43 | 0:00:49 | |
Yes! Yes! | 0:00:49 | 0:00:52 | |
While Brightonian Mark Stacey is a Road Trip veteran | 0:00:52 | 0:00:55 | |
who has proven that his reflexes are as sharp is his eye for a bargain. | 0:00:55 | 0:00:59 | |
Oh! | 0:00:59 | 0:01:01 | |
Well caught! | 0:01:01 | 0:01:03 | |
They both started with £200 after suffering a mental breakdown... | 0:01:03 | 0:01:08 | |
No! Mutual losses, in the first leg. | 0:01:08 | 0:01:11 | |
It was a tricky day, wasn't it? | 0:01:11 | 0:01:13 | |
Mark Hales has now managed to grow his cash pot to a respectable £213.76... | 0:01:13 | 0:01:18 | |
..while Mark Stacey is trailing slightly with £200.70, | 0:01:21 | 0:01:26 | |
but there's everything to play for on today's leg. Oh, yes! | 0:01:26 | 0:01:31 | |
They're hitting the road in a great British classic, | 0:01:31 | 0:01:34 | |
the nippy Mark 3 1968 Triumph Spitfire. | 0:01:34 | 0:01:39 | |
This week, our pair of remarkable Marks will travel nearly 300 miles | 0:01:39 | 0:01:44 | |
from Finedon in Northamptonshire | 0:01:44 | 0:01:46 | |
through six counties of gorgeous eastern England | 0:01:46 | 0:01:50 | |
to Colchester in Essex. | 0:01:50 | 0:01:52 | |
On today's show, they're driving from Risby in Suffolk | 0:01:52 | 0:01:56 | |
through Cambridgeshire and Norfolk to the auction | 0:01:56 | 0:01:59 | |
in the pretty market town of Diss. | 0:01:59 | 0:02:01 | |
Don't "dis" that! | 0:02:01 | 0:02:03 | |
The leafy streets of Risby still speak of its mediaeval history. | 0:02:04 | 0:02:11 | |
Parts of the parish church of St Giles | 0:02:11 | 0:02:13 | |
date back from the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods. | 0:02:13 | 0:02:17 | |
-Risby, do you know Risby? -Yes, it sounds like a breakfast cereal, doesn't it? | 0:02:17 | 0:02:21 | |
Well, it's not. It's a village. | 0:02:21 | 0:02:23 | |
Tut, tut. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:24 | |
Our two Marks are getting on their marks to invade a pair of local antique shops - | 0:02:24 | 0:02:29 | |
if they can agree on where to start. | 0:02:29 | 0:02:31 | |
Mark, come on! | 0:02:31 | 0:02:33 | |
-Listen, this is amazing! -Big! | 0:02:34 | 0:02:36 | |
Two barns, lots of money, plenty of time. | 0:02:36 | 0:02:40 | |
-Yes. -You go that way and I'll go this way. It's a long walk from here. | 0:02:40 | 0:02:44 | |
So, I'm going to the smaller one, am I? Yes. See you later. Happy hunting! | 0:02:44 | 0:02:48 | |
That settles the matter. | 0:02:48 | 0:02:50 | |
Mark Stacey is striding off into Risby Barn Antique Centre where congenial Richard will help. | 0:02:50 | 0:02:56 | |
Nice to meet you, Richard. | 0:02:56 | 0:02:57 | |
JAUNTY MUSIC | 0:02:59 | 0:03:02 | |
CLANGING | 0:03:02 | 0:03:06 | |
Carefully! | 0:03:06 | 0:03:08 | |
What have we got here? | 0:03:09 | 0:03:12 | |
This is fun. | 0:03:12 | 0:03:14 | |
This is a lamp which has a Chinese vase as its central piece, | 0:03:14 | 0:03:20 | |
but the Chinese vase has been absolutely smashed. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:24 | |
It's riveted and cracked, but somebody has mounted it. | 0:03:24 | 0:03:29 | |
This was mounted probably at the end of the 19th century. | 0:03:29 | 0:03:35 | |
Even though the vase is smashed, it is still quite a decorative piece. | 0:03:35 | 0:03:40 | |
It will make a difference, of course. | 0:03:40 | 0:03:43 | |
They've already reduced it from 160 to 100. | 0:03:43 | 0:03:47 | |
(I don't want to fiddle too much. It might fall apart!) | 0:03:47 | 0:03:50 | |
Hm. Is it the wisest purchase then, Mark? | 0:03:50 | 0:03:54 | |
What am I doing? | 0:03:54 | 0:03:55 | |
You should never buy damaged ceramics, | 0:03:55 | 0:03:59 | |
but don't you think that looks quite decorative? I do. | 0:03:59 | 0:04:02 | |
It was a rhetorical question to the viewers, | 0:04:03 | 0:04:06 | |
my millions of adoring fans who listen to every word I say. | 0:04:06 | 0:04:10 | |
Ha! Sorry, what was that old boy? I was miles away. | 0:04:10 | 0:04:13 | |
Anyway, Mark's been doing some research and has discovered | 0:04:15 | 0:04:18 | |
that their auction at Diss is a specialist art and antiques sale. | 0:04:18 | 0:04:22 | |
So what's his strategy? | 0:04:22 | 0:04:25 | |
It gives me a good opportunity to have a hunt round and maybe find | 0:04:25 | 0:04:29 | |
something which is good quality, | 0:04:29 | 0:04:32 | |
because if you get the right thing there, then it will sell well. | 0:04:32 | 0:04:36 | |
As luck would have it, Richard has something that might fit the bill. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:42 | |
-I've never seen something like that. -Oh, gosh - that's sweet, isn't it? | 0:04:42 | 0:04:45 | |
Undo it, and be very careful because there are bits inside. | 0:04:45 | 0:04:47 | |
-Does it undo like that? -Yes, it just untwists. | 0:04:47 | 0:04:51 | |
Oh, gosh. A little pair of dice. | 0:04:53 | 0:04:56 | |
It's a miniature ivory egg containing two miniscule dice. | 0:04:56 | 0:05:00 | |
While it's illegal to deal in modern ivory items, things made | 0:05:01 | 0:05:05 | |
of ivory that date from before 1947, like this object, can be traded. | 0:05:05 | 0:05:11 | |
On the ticket, it's £55. | 0:05:11 | 0:05:13 | |
It's almost like a little bronze fly on there which has got | 0:05:13 | 0:05:18 | |
a little decoration on his wings and a little red face. | 0:05:18 | 0:05:22 | |
I can't see a mark for Faberge! | 0:05:26 | 0:05:28 | |
No, we couldn't find anything like that, either! | 0:05:28 | 0:05:32 | |
That might be a little over-optimistic, | 0:05:32 | 0:05:35 | |
and speaking of wild optimism, Richard's made a phone call | 0:05:35 | 0:05:39 | |
to the dealers who are selling the ivory egg, and the cracked lamp. | 0:05:39 | 0:05:43 | |
What kind of deal can Mark strike? | 0:05:43 | 0:05:47 | |
-What is the lowest price on that little egg? -This little egg? | 0:05:47 | 0:05:50 | |
I'll have a quick word with him. And he will... | 0:05:50 | 0:05:54 | |
-Rock bottom's going to be £30. -£30. | 0:05:54 | 0:05:57 | |
OK, well that's a reasonable price, actually. | 0:05:57 | 0:06:00 | |
What about that battered old lamp? | 0:06:00 | 0:06:02 | |
Well, they would be quite pleased to see the back of it. | 0:06:02 | 0:06:05 | |
-They can't give it away. -No, I don't expect that. | 0:06:05 | 0:06:08 | |
But they have actually said their rock-bottom today, | 0:06:08 | 0:06:10 | |
as a special offer to you, because they knew it was you! | 0:06:10 | 0:06:13 | |
There we are - how about that? - was £50. | 0:06:13 | 0:06:16 | |
£50 does seem reasonable, doesn't it? | 0:06:16 | 0:06:18 | |
Do you know what? I'm going to go for it, because I like them. | 0:06:18 | 0:06:20 | |
And I think they're interesting items, | 0:06:20 | 0:06:23 | |
and I think, fingers crossed, I might have a chance with them. | 0:06:23 | 0:06:26 | |
Meanwhile, Mark Hales is next door in Past and Present, | 0:06:26 | 0:06:30 | |
and seems so confident that he's just lounging around. | 0:06:30 | 0:06:35 | |
-Ah! -Oh, I think I'll have a little sit down. | 0:06:35 | 0:06:39 | |
Gather my thoughts, get my head into gear. | 0:06:40 | 0:06:42 | |
Just thinking about a couple of things I've seen. Rather nice here! | 0:06:44 | 0:06:48 | |
There's a big mixture. I like it here. | 0:06:50 | 0:06:54 | |
GENTLE CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS | 0:06:54 | 0:06:57 | |
-RECORD SCREECHES TO A STOP -Come on, then! | 0:06:59 | 0:07:02 | |
You're not going to find anything lounging around there | 0:07:02 | 0:07:04 | |
in your lilac trousers. | 0:07:04 | 0:07:06 | |
Not everyone could carry those off, Mark. Natty, though. | 0:07:06 | 0:07:09 | |
There are some very nice things here, and some very reasonable prices. | 0:07:09 | 0:07:13 | |
Nice mahogany-veneered sewing box. I rather like that, and it has a use. | 0:07:16 | 0:07:21 | |
And I do like anything that is useful. Isn't that lovely? | 0:07:21 | 0:07:25 | |
I rather like that. Nice colour. | 0:07:25 | 0:07:27 | |
-He's going to go and speak to dealer Joe. -There's a bit of a gap on the top there. | 0:07:27 | 0:07:32 | |
Nice thing, though. Original condition. Never been touched. | 0:07:32 | 0:07:35 | |
-It's lovely, isn't it? -Yeah. -I like that because it's got a use. | 0:07:35 | 0:07:39 | |
-Can I get a profit on it? What's the price? -Well, the asking price is £80. | 0:07:39 | 0:07:42 | |
-Is it? -Which isn't... -No, it's not silly. | 0:07:42 | 0:07:45 | |
It's a very, very fair retail price. | 0:07:45 | 0:07:47 | |
A trade price on that would be £65. | 0:07:47 | 0:07:51 | |
I think I just want to buy it as cheaply as I can. | 0:07:51 | 0:07:54 | |
-Where are you trying to be on it? -£40? Give me a profit, wouldn't it? | 0:07:54 | 0:07:57 | |
-£40 is going to show you a profit - must show you a profit. -I think so. | 0:07:57 | 0:08:01 | |
Thank you, Joe. I'll have that. Thank you very much indeed. That's wonderful. | 0:08:01 | 0:08:04 | |
-And I've started. Joe, you've got the ball rolling. -Smashing! | 0:08:04 | 0:08:08 | |
And you're off the starting block, Mark. | 0:08:08 | 0:08:11 | |
On the other side of the shop, | 0:08:11 | 0:08:12 | |
some candlesticks in the Arts and Crafts style have some appeal. | 0:08:12 | 0:08:16 | |
They're great! Good fun, aren't they? | 0:08:16 | 0:08:18 | |
-See, it's not my specialist subject, but I love it! -Yep! | 0:08:18 | 0:08:21 | |
Items in the Arts and Crafts style, which flourished | 0:08:21 | 0:08:25 | |
in the late 19th century, are today highly sought-after. | 0:08:25 | 0:08:29 | |
Candlesticks like these, with copper and wrought metal, | 0:08:31 | 0:08:34 | |
are in the manner of WAS Benson, the premier maker of the period. | 0:08:34 | 0:08:40 | |
D'you know, Joe, I really, really like those. | 0:08:40 | 0:08:44 | |
Come on, get me really tempted. | 0:08:44 | 0:08:46 | |
-Sometimes you can, sometimes you can't. -Retail on those was £95. | 0:08:46 | 0:08:49 | |
That's what I'd want for them if I had them. Fair enough. | 0:08:49 | 0:08:51 | |
-Where would you...? -£45? | 0:08:51 | 0:08:55 | |
I'm going to get a profit after commission, aren't I? They're going to fly. | 0:08:55 | 0:08:59 | |
-I can put them in at £50, but that would be it. -£50? | 0:08:59 | 0:09:02 | |
-Well, we'll have those, Joe. -Seems to be your number. -We'll have those, mate. | 0:09:02 | 0:09:05 | |
Thank you. £40 and £50 I've spent. That's brilliant. Thank you, Joe. | 0:09:05 | 0:09:08 | |
-Stick them on the side. -I'm on a roll! I'm having a good morning. | 0:09:08 | 0:09:11 | |
The first two lots in the bag. He's on a roll - a Swiss roll! | 0:09:11 | 0:09:15 | |
# Rollin', rollin', rollin' Though the streams are swollen... # | 0:09:17 | 0:09:21 | |
Now, the two Marks are swapping shops. | 0:09:21 | 0:09:23 | |
Let's hope they can be as successful on the second round. | 0:09:23 | 0:09:27 | |
Listen, go and see Richard. He's a charming man. | 0:09:27 | 0:09:29 | |
-Right, you go and see Joe. He's lovely. -Lovely. -Wonderful. | 0:09:29 | 0:09:34 | |
Right, well, I'm on a roll. I can't wait! | 0:09:34 | 0:09:36 | |
# Rollin', rollin', rollin'... # | 0:09:36 | 0:09:38 | |
Mark's having a browse, | 0:09:40 | 0:09:42 | |
but can he spot anything the other Mark's missed? | 0:09:42 | 0:09:45 | |
Oh, hello! Mark's put a trap out for me. Hm! | 0:09:48 | 0:09:52 | |
-He wanted me to fall right into that. -Easy to miss, that. | 0:09:52 | 0:09:55 | |
Right into that cabinet. | 0:09:55 | 0:09:58 | |
Now, Mark's spotted something. It's a stained-glass panel. | 0:09:58 | 0:10:03 | |
-Can Joe shed some light? -Came in yesterday. | 0:10:03 | 0:10:07 | |
-It's made by a guy in Somerset - John Yeo. -So it's quite modern? | 0:10:07 | 0:10:12 | |
-Yes, contemporary. -And there's a crack there, is there? OK. | 0:10:12 | 0:10:17 | |
I mean you've got £45 on that. What's the lowest you'd take for it? | 0:10:17 | 0:10:21 | |
-If I cut that to the bone, it's £25. -£25? -Yep. -OK, let's do it. | 0:10:21 | 0:10:27 | |
-Are you happy with that? -No, that's OK. It shows me a small profit. | 0:10:27 | 0:10:31 | |
Then let's do that, because I think, | 0:10:31 | 0:10:33 | |
even if it doesn't make a profit, it's a very interesting item. | 0:10:33 | 0:10:36 | |
-Yeah, it's a nice thing - quality item. -It is. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:38 | |
Mark Hales is browsing in the other shop | 0:10:39 | 0:10:42 | |
and he's found something dear to his ceramic-loving heart. | 0:10:42 | 0:10:46 | |
That's rather nice in there. Oh, she's missing her arm. What a shame. | 0:10:47 | 0:10:52 | |
There's an early Staffordshire group of the Welsh tailor's wife at the back. | 0:10:52 | 0:10:58 | |
It was made by a potter called Obadiah Sherratt in about 1815-1820. | 0:10:58 | 0:11:02 | |
Staffordshire figures are earthenware pottery pieces | 0:11:02 | 0:11:06 | |
made in Britain between the late 18th and the mid-20th centuries. | 0:11:06 | 0:11:10 | |
There is a pair to it as well, and that's the Welsh tailor. | 0:11:10 | 0:11:14 | |
If we go back 20 years that was a very rare group in Staffordshire | 0:11:14 | 0:11:17 | |
and it would fetch a couple of hundred pounds, that sort of thing. | 0:11:17 | 0:11:21 | |
That one's damaged. They often are - it's very soft pottery. | 0:11:21 | 0:11:24 | |
But it is restorable and it's got £45 on it and that's a good price. | 0:11:24 | 0:11:29 | |
-Richard, could I have a look at something in the cabinet? -Yep. | 0:11:29 | 0:11:32 | |
That's the one. | 0:11:33 | 0:11:35 | |
Thank you very much indeed. | 0:11:38 | 0:11:40 | |
Unfortunately, we've got an ear missing. | 0:11:41 | 0:11:44 | |
We've got her whole arm missing and we've got one little... | 0:11:44 | 0:11:50 | |
One little baby missing, made up there. What a shame! | 0:11:50 | 0:11:55 | |
The tail's broken off as well. Oh, a lot of damage! | 0:11:55 | 0:11:57 | |
-I'm talking it down now, aren't I? -Do you know... | 0:11:57 | 0:11:59 | |
-You're doing your best! -Yeah. But I've got to ask. | 0:11:59 | 0:12:02 | |
-I need to phone the dealer. -Could you ask them? | 0:12:02 | 0:12:05 | |
Yes, see what they can do for you. | 0:12:05 | 0:12:06 | |
Tell them about all the damage. | 0:12:06 | 0:12:08 | |
Tell them I like it, but I'd only have a go | 0:12:08 | 0:12:10 | |
if it's £15, because I could come a cropper with it. | 0:12:10 | 0:12:13 | |
Staffordshire pieces can be highly collectable, | 0:12:14 | 0:12:17 | |
but the damage will make it less desirable to a specialist. | 0:12:17 | 0:12:21 | |
-Oh, Richard - any luck? -I'm not expecting a lot, but you know... | 0:12:22 | 0:12:25 | |
-She couldn't go £15. -No. | 0:12:25 | 0:12:27 | |
But she said she would let it go for what she paid for it - £20. | 0:12:27 | 0:12:30 | |
Well, you know, that's really decent of her. | 0:12:30 | 0:12:33 | |
I can't quibble at that. She's being very fair, isn't she? | 0:12:33 | 0:12:37 | |
Yes! I think we'll have a go at that. Thank you, Richard. | 0:12:37 | 0:12:40 | |
-Will you thank the lady for me? -Very definitely. -Thank you very much. | 0:12:40 | 0:12:43 | |
We'll have a go. I like it. | 0:12:43 | 0:12:44 | |
Marvellous. | 0:12:44 | 0:12:46 | |
Ceramic expert Mark makes a specialist buy, and on they roll! | 0:12:46 | 0:12:51 | |
# Move 'em on, get 'em up Get 'em up, move 'em on | 0:12:51 | 0:12:54 | |
# Move 'em on, get 'em up, Rawhide. # | 0:12:54 | 0:12:56 | |
They're back on the road | 0:12:58 | 0:12:59 | |
and driving the 23 miles from Risby to Ely, Cambridgeshire. | 0:12:59 | 0:13:04 | |
After his bumper morning of buying, Mark Stacey is | 0:13:04 | 0:13:07 | |
off for a wander around the ancient local landmark, Ely Cathedral. | 0:13:07 | 0:13:12 | |
Ely is one of the smallest cities in England. | 0:13:14 | 0:13:16 | |
Its ancient name commemorates the importance of eel-catching | 0:13:16 | 0:13:20 | |
to the city and the surrounding fens. | 0:13:20 | 0:13:23 | |
-Mark's meeting cathedral guide Michael. -Hello, Michael! -Yes. | 0:13:23 | 0:13:29 | |
-Hello, Mark. -How are you? | 0:13:29 | 0:13:30 | |
Very well, thank you, and you're very welcome to Ely cathedral. | 0:13:30 | 0:13:33 | |
I'm delighted to be here. Pretty spectacular, isn't it? | 0:13:33 | 0:13:36 | |
Amazing, amazing. | 0:13:36 | 0:13:37 | |
-I bet the inside is much more interesting than the outside. -Yes. | 0:13:37 | 0:13:41 | |
Let me show you. | 0:13:41 | 0:13:42 | |
Ely cathedral is dedicated to St Etheldreda, | 0:13:42 | 0:13:46 | |
the Saxon princess who founded the abbey here in the year 673. | 0:13:46 | 0:13:51 | |
Work began on the present cathedral in the 11th century. | 0:13:51 | 0:13:55 | |
The glorious Norman building survives | 0:13:55 | 0:13:59 | |
but there have been some modifications over the years. | 0:13:59 | 0:14:03 | |
-We're now coming into our octagon tower. -Oh, right. | 0:14:03 | 0:14:07 | |
Which replaces the Norman tower which stood on this spot | 0:14:07 | 0:14:11 | |
for something like 200 years, but fell in February 1322. | 0:14:11 | 0:14:16 | |
Good Lord! | 0:14:16 | 0:14:17 | |
And created a great hole in the centre of the cross of the building. | 0:14:17 | 0:14:22 | |
But with great enterprise, Alan of Walsingham, our sacrist at the time, | 0:14:22 | 0:14:27 | |
rebuilt the tower much wider than before for extra security. | 0:14:27 | 0:14:32 | |
But the really impressive bit is the way the wooden roof | 0:14:32 | 0:14:37 | |
has been created. It's an entirely new style for the 1300s. | 0:14:37 | 0:14:41 | |
The lantern in the middle is made of eight enormous oak trees | 0:14:41 | 0:14:45 | |
standing on end, 63 feet long. | 0:14:45 | 0:14:49 | |
Well, it looks pretty spectacular up there, doesn't it? | 0:14:49 | 0:14:52 | |
For a better look at the cathedral's stunning Octagon Tower, | 0:14:52 | 0:14:56 | |
they're climbing up to the heavens. | 0:14:56 | 0:14:59 | |
-How many steps? -About 165. -Oh, right. OK. | 0:14:59 | 0:15:03 | |
-I'm looking forward to this. -Yes! -Are you sure, Mark? | 0:15:03 | 0:15:07 | |
-Perhaps your knees won't! -No. | 0:15:07 | 0:15:10 | |
-Wow! -And now we're in the roof space. | 0:15:11 | 0:15:13 | |
-And then you can walk right round? -You can walk right round. | 0:15:13 | 0:15:16 | |
And more spectacularly, you can open these doors, | 0:15:16 | 0:15:20 | |
and you can get to look down into the church. | 0:15:20 | 0:15:24 | |
Oh, good Lord! Gosh! | 0:15:24 | 0:15:26 | |
It really is quite spectacular, isn't it? | 0:15:26 | 0:15:31 | |
They are beautiful when you get up here, aren't they? | 0:15:31 | 0:15:34 | |
These paintings were added | 0:15:34 | 0:15:36 | |
during a 19th century restoration of the cathedral. | 0:15:36 | 0:15:39 | |
The work was completed in 1864. | 0:15:39 | 0:15:41 | |
But there's yet another part of the magnificent cathedral to explore. | 0:15:51 | 0:15:55 | |
I'd like to take you into our Lady Chapel. The largest in Britain. | 0:15:58 | 0:16:03 | |
The widest vaulted ceiling then attempted, | 0:16:03 | 0:16:07 | |
and that was in the early 1400s. | 0:16:07 | 0:16:10 | |
I mean, looking around, all this wonderful carving. | 0:16:10 | 0:16:13 | |
It's carved in a very soft white stone. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:16 | |
-It's a hard form of chalk called clunch. -Oh, right. | 0:16:16 | 0:16:19 | |
You'll notice that it's very seriously damaged. | 0:16:19 | 0:16:21 | |
It is - you can see that. All the heads are missing. | 0:16:21 | 0:16:25 | |
We think that at the time of the Reformation under the orders of | 0:16:25 | 0:16:29 | |
the bishop here, Bishop Goodrich, somebody went around, | 0:16:29 | 0:16:32 | |
possibly on horseback, and simply knocked all the heads off the saints. | 0:16:32 | 0:16:36 | |
During the Reformation of the 1500s, many of Britain's religious icons | 0:16:36 | 0:16:41 | |
were destroyed in the belief that they were ungodly. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:44 | |
The chapel has one last unique property that Michael's keen | 0:16:46 | 0:16:48 | |
to share. | 0:16:48 | 0:16:51 | |
The acoustics here are really rather special. | 0:16:51 | 0:16:53 | |
It's such a big enclosed space that it produces a 7-second echo. | 0:16:53 | 0:16:58 | |
If I clap my hands you can get some impression... | 0:16:58 | 0:17:01 | |
SOUND DECAYS SLOWLY | 0:17:01 | 0:17:06 | |
Gosh! That's quite spectacular, isn't it? | 0:17:06 | 0:17:08 | |
Michael, thank you so much. I've had a wonderful afternoon. | 0:17:08 | 0:17:12 | |
I've learnt so much. I will need to rest well tonight after those stairs, | 0:17:12 | 0:17:17 | |
but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Thank you very much for your time. | 0:17:17 | 0:17:20 | |
-Thank you. -Good bye. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:22 | |
Mark Hales is keen to do more shopping | 0:17:25 | 0:17:27 | |
and has driven the 29 miles north to King's Lynn in Norfolk. | 0:17:27 | 0:17:31 | |
The port was a vital centre of England's medieval sea trade. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:36 | |
It became known as Lynn Regis - King's Lynn - | 0:17:36 | 0:17:40 | |
during the reign of Henry VIII. | 0:17:40 | 0:17:42 | |
This afternoon, Mark's heading towards the Granary Antiques Centre. | 0:17:43 | 0:17:48 | |
-where he's meeting dealer Patrick. -Hello, Mark. | 0:17:48 | 0:17:51 | |
-Would it be OK if I had a look around? -Yes, by all means. | 0:17:51 | 0:17:53 | |
Tiara stand - I like that. | 0:17:56 | 0:17:58 | |
White star labels. | 0:17:59 | 0:18:00 | |
Ah. | 0:18:03 | 0:18:05 | |
A Desert Rat sketch book. How lovely. Now, I've sold one of these. | 0:18:05 | 0:18:09 | |
Quite a long time ago. But I can't remember how much I sold it for! | 0:18:09 | 0:18:14 | |
But look at this! Isn't it lovely? | 0:18:14 | 0:18:17 | |
Written and illustrated on the spot in full colour by Clifford Saber. | 0:18:17 | 0:18:21 | |
Clifford Saber was an American volunteer | 0:18:21 | 0:18:25 | |
to the British army in World War II. | 0:18:25 | 0:18:27 | |
He served as an ambulance driver in the North African campaign. | 0:18:27 | 0:18:31 | |
He was a talented amateur artist | 0:18:31 | 0:18:33 | |
and published his moving sketchbook recording his experiences. | 0:18:33 | 0:18:38 | |
This just caught my eye because it's World War II | 0:18:38 | 0:18:41 | |
and militaria's very strong at the moment. | 0:18:41 | 0:18:43 | |
-Patrick, isn't that lovely? -It is. | 0:18:43 | 0:18:46 | |
First edition, and it's in very good order. | 0:18:46 | 0:18:48 | |
That's lovely. I do like that. | 0:18:48 | 0:18:51 | |
-The ticket price is £55. -Is there any possibility it can be £25? -No. | 0:18:51 | 0:18:57 | |
Does that work for you? That's too less. All right. That's fair enough. | 0:18:57 | 0:19:00 | |
-So what's your very bottom line on it? -Well, I'm asking £50. | 0:19:00 | 0:19:03 | |
-The very best I would take is £35. -Yes. | 0:19:03 | 0:19:07 | |
-See, I think that's a jolly good buy. Let's not mess about. Yes. -£35? | 0:19:07 | 0:19:12 | |
-£35, Patrick. -Excellent. -Thank you. | 0:19:12 | 0:19:14 | |
-You've got a good buy there. -Thank you. I hope so. | 0:19:14 | 0:19:16 | |
Thank you very much indeed. Right, thank you again. | 0:19:16 | 0:19:20 | |
And with that quality buy, | 0:19:21 | 0:19:23 | |
the curtain falls on another hectic day of road-tripping. | 0:19:23 | 0:19:27 | |
Night-night, chaps! | 0:19:27 | 0:19:28 | |
But our boys are early birds, | 0:19:31 | 0:19:34 | |
and morning finds them back in the Spit and raring to go. | 0:19:34 | 0:19:39 | |
-I suspect you bought rather well yesterday. -Oh, well! | 0:19:39 | 0:19:43 | |
Shall we say all will be revealed? | 0:19:43 | 0:19:45 | |
So far, Mark Hales has spent £145 on four lots - | 0:19:48 | 0:19:51 | |
the Arts and Crafts candlesticks, the 1920s sewing box, the rare | 0:19:51 | 0:19:57 | |
but damaged Staffordshire figure and the World War II first edition. | 0:19:57 | 0:20:03 | |
He has £68.76 left to spend. | 0:20:03 | 0:20:06 | |
Mark Stacey, meanwhile, has spent £105 on three lots. | 0:20:09 | 0:20:12 | |
The unusual miniature ivory egg, the stained-glass panel | 0:20:12 | 0:20:17 | |
and the lamp, adapted from a Chinese vase. | 0:20:17 | 0:20:19 | |
He still has a generous £95.70 left. | 0:20:19 | 0:20:23 | |
We're still in Norfolk now, aren't we? | 0:20:25 | 0:20:27 | |
Yes, we're in Norfolk and we're quite near to the sea. | 0:20:27 | 0:20:31 | |
-Oh, are we? -Yes, indeed. -Of course you are! Ha! | 0:20:31 | 0:20:36 | |
They're heading for the coastal town of Sheringham | 0:20:36 | 0:20:39 | |
where Mark Hales is keen to visit the town's Fishermen's Heritage Centre. | 0:20:39 | 0:20:43 | |
Sheringham's long history as a fishing town means | 0:20:43 | 0:20:47 | |
the local people have always had a powerful connection to the sea, | 0:20:47 | 0:20:51 | |
and a respect for its dangers. | 0:20:51 | 0:20:54 | |
Mark's here to meet John, from the Sheringham Society, | 0:20:54 | 0:20:57 | |
who's going to introduce him to one of the town's celebrated heroines. | 0:20:57 | 0:21:01 | |
-Oh, my word! This is huge! I'm Mark. -Hello, Mark. I'm John. | 0:21:03 | 0:21:09 | |
-How d'you do, John? -Have you ever seen anything like this before? | 0:21:09 | 0:21:14 | |
This is huge! | 0:21:14 | 0:21:15 | |
This lifeboat, the Henry Ramey Upcher, or HRU, | 0:21:15 | 0:21:20 | |
was named after the family that donated it to the town. | 0:21:20 | 0:21:24 | |
It was a private lifeboat, one operated by the townspeople rather than the RNLI. | 0:21:24 | 0:21:30 | |
This is the third lifeboat that was provided by the Upcher family | 0:21:30 | 0:21:34 | |
for the town of Sheringham. | 0:21:34 | 0:21:37 | |
Built by local shipbuilder Lewis "Buffalo" Emery in 1894, | 0:21:37 | 0:21:42 | |
the boat was an essential lifeline | 0:21:42 | 0:21:45 | |
for the mariners of the Norfolk coast. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:48 | |
Is this a particularly treacherous part of the coast? | 0:21:48 | 0:21:50 | |
It is a treacherous part of the coast, | 0:21:50 | 0:21:52 | |
and way back in the 1890s there was a huge amount of sea traffic | 0:21:52 | 0:21:57 | |
because the sea was used to carry cargo to a lot greater extent | 0:21:57 | 0:22:01 | |
than it is today and the boats that were carrying that cargo, | 0:22:01 | 0:22:07 | |
most of them, they'd have been wooden sailing boats, | 0:22:07 | 0:22:10 | |
totally at the mercy of the elements. | 0:22:10 | 0:22:12 | |
Extraordinarily, the boat would be taken out in treacherous conditions | 0:22:12 | 0:22:18 | |
powered by only brave men at her oars. | 0:22:18 | 0:22:21 | |
-If you want to get a feel of it, let's climb in. -Oh, yes please! | 0:22:21 | 0:22:25 | |
The lifeboat would have taken a crew of 28 men | 0:22:27 | 0:22:30 | |
with 16 of them rowing her through the sea. | 0:22:30 | 0:22:33 | |
-Is this an oar here? -That is an oar. -Let me feel the weight of that. | 0:22:33 | 0:22:36 | |
-That weighs about 22 pounds. -John, I'm already uncomfortable. | 0:22:36 | 0:22:40 | |
You know... Frankly, I don't think I would have been much help. | 0:22:40 | 0:22:44 | |
I think I'd better stick to auctioneering! That is so heavy! | 0:22:44 | 0:22:49 | |
Tell me, John, please. Who manned these boats - who were these men? | 0:22:49 | 0:22:53 | |
The men who manned this boats were the local fishermen of Sheringham. | 0:22:53 | 0:22:57 | |
They were risking their lives to save other people. | 0:22:57 | 0:23:00 | |
Over her working life, the HRU rescued 202 people, | 0:23:00 | 0:23:05 | |
leaving an incredible legacy. | 0:23:05 | 0:23:07 | |
This went on right until the 1930s. | 0:23:07 | 0:23:12 | |
In 1935 the RNLI acquired a motorised lifeboat, | 0:23:12 | 0:23:19 | |
and obviously a motorised lifeboat is going to be much easier to use. | 0:23:19 | 0:23:24 | |
That was when this boat was no longer required, | 0:23:24 | 0:23:28 | |
so it was laid up in the shed. | 0:23:28 | 0:23:30 | |
But there was a huge amount of affection for this boat. | 0:23:30 | 0:23:34 | |
The fishermen loved this boat | 0:23:34 | 0:23:37 | |
-and so they wanted to keep it. -She was a bit special, wasn't she? | 0:23:37 | 0:23:41 | |
-She was very special indeed. -And they looked after her. | 0:23:41 | 0:23:44 | |
They looked after her. | 0:23:44 | 0:23:45 | |
We now look after her and people love to come and see. | 0:23:45 | 0:23:49 | |
-She was retired gracefully. -She was indeed. | 0:23:49 | 0:23:53 | |
And she continues to keep the stories of the brave men of Sheringham alive today. | 0:23:53 | 0:23:58 | |
-Thank you so much, John. -You're welcome. | 0:23:58 | 0:24:01 | |
What a wonderful, wonderful boat and what a wonderful story. | 0:24:01 | 0:24:04 | |
Meanwhile, Mark Stacey still has a princely £95.70 burning a hole in his pocket, | 0:24:06 | 0:24:11 | |
so he's heading for the town of Holt. | 0:24:11 | 0:24:15 | |
Holt sits at the crossroads of two ancient byways. | 0:24:15 | 0:24:20 | |
Its name derives from the Anglo-Saxon word for copse or woodland grove. | 0:24:20 | 0:24:24 | |
Mark's on his way to Mews Antiques | 0:24:25 | 0:24:28 | |
where an eager welcoming committee awaits. | 0:24:28 | 0:24:31 | |
Good morning. Oh! A trio of lovelies! How are you? I'm Mark. | 0:24:32 | 0:24:37 | |
-Nice to meet you. This is Diane. -Hello, Diane. -And this is Kim. | 0:24:37 | 0:24:40 | |
-Kim, nice to meet you. And you are? -My name's David. -David. | 0:24:40 | 0:24:43 | |
JAUNTY MUSIC | 0:24:43 | 0:24:45 | |
With his magpie eye for shiny objects, | 0:24:51 | 0:24:55 | |
Mark's spotted a right pair of silver spoons. | 0:24:55 | 0:24:59 | |
And where did you get these from, Diane, if you don't mind me asking? | 0:24:59 | 0:25:03 | |
-They came from a private home. -Oh, did it? -Yes. | 0:25:03 | 0:25:06 | |
They've got little family initials there, a B and a K. | 0:25:06 | 0:25:09 | |
I don't suppose you've got an eyeglass, David, by any chance? | 0:25:09 | 0:25:12 | |
Well, that's got a date on it. 1820 on that one. | 0:25:12 | 0:25:15 | |
-David told me this morning. -And the other one is 1870. | 0:25:15 | 0:25:20 | |
And David's got the eyeglass - a big eyeglass. | 0:25:20 | 0:25:23 | |
Do you mind if I take them outside, if I promise not to do a runner? | 0:25:23 | 0:25:26 | |
-Not at all. -Thank you. -I'm watching you, Stacey! | 0:25:26 | 0:25:30 | |
These are quite nice spoons. This is what you'd call a serving spoon. | 0:25:30 | 0:25:35 | |
This is more like a basting spoon for basting your meats. | 0:25:35 | 0:25:40 | |
They're both solid silver. This one is indeed...Victorian. | 0:25:40 | 0:25:45 | |
We've got Victoria's head on there. | 0:25:45 | 0:25:48 | |
We've got a gothic M, hallmarked for London. | 0:25:48 | 0:25:51 | |
The nice thing is they're in good condition. | 0:25:51 | 0:25:53 | |
There's not a lot of wear on the bowl of the spoon. | 0:25:53 | 0:25:56 | |
They're nice items, but together they're priced at up at £113. | 0:25:56 | 0:26:01 | |
Now I don't have £113, but they are quite nice items, actually. | 0:26:01 | 0:26:06 | |
Oh, the decisions of it all, honestly! | 0:26:06 | 0:26:09 | |
I know, it's all such a trial, dear! | 0:26:09 | 0:26:12 | |
Better get inside and see what sort of deal you can strike. | 0:26:12 | 0:26:16 | |
Right, ladies! Diane and David. | 0:26:16 | 0:26:19 | |
I know you're sharing these, aren't you? I do quite like them. | 0:26:19 | 0:26:23 | |
The question is, how much can I get them for? | 0:26:23 | 0:26:26 | |
-The best we could do them for would be £80. -£80. It is tempting. | 0:26:26 | 0:26:32 | |
Would you take £75 for them, then? | 0:26:32 | 0:26:34 | |
-Yes. -We've got a deal and a little kiss I think. | 0:26:36 | 0:26:42 | |
I won't kiss you, David, but shake your hand. Thank you very much. | 0:26:42 | 0:26:46 | |
In unison, the deal with D and D is done. | 0:26:46 | 0:26:49 | |
They're back in the car and heading now for the city of Norwich. | 0:26:50 | 0:26:54 | |
Norfolk's county town has seen plenty of tumult over its long history. | 0:26:55 | 0:26:59 | |
In the year 1004, it was sacked by Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark, | 0:26:59 | 0:27:07 | |
who later ousted King Ethelred the Unready. | 0:27:07 | 0:27:11 | |
-Mark Hales, though, is ready for Treasure Chest Antiques Centre. -Pleased to meet you. | 0:27:11 | 0:27:16 | |
-Would it be OK if I had a look around? -Please do. -Lovely. | 0:27:16 | 0:27:20 | |
Thank you very much indeed. | 0:27:20 | 0:27:22 | |
I haven't spotted anything yet. | 0:27:24 | 0:27:26 | |
-I'm looking for antiques. -By Jove! I think he's finally got it. | 0:27:29 | 0:27:34 | |
A striking item in the corner catches Mark's eye. | 0:27:36 | 0:27:39 | |
What are these scales all about here? Aren't they wonderful? | 0:27:39 | 0:27:43 | |
-Merchant traveller's scales. -Really nice. What sort of price are they? -He's got £110. -Has he? | 0:27:43 | 0:27:49 | |
-I love those, don't you? And what sort of date? -I think he said 1940s. | 0:27:50 | 0:27:57 | |
They look '40s. And nice oak stands and the brass trays. | 0:27:57 | 0:28:01 | |
D'you know, I think they're such fun, aren't they? | 0:28:01 | 0:28:03 | |
-And it's got the case with it, too. -That's the case? The box? | 0:28:03 | 0:28:07 | |
-The original box? -Original, yes. | 0:28:07 | 0:28:09 | |
I wonder if he'd sell those for as little as £68.76, | 0:28:09 | 0:28:13 | |
which is to the penny what I have left. | 0:28:13 | 0:28:15 | |
-D'you think we could ask him, just for the hell of it? He might have bought them really well. -Yes. | 0:28:15 | 0:28:20 | |
-I'll just give him a ring and see if it's OK. -I'd be grateful. | 0:28:20 | 0:28:23 | |
-He says for you, the best he could do is £85. -Oh! I haven't got £85. | 0:28:23 | 0:28:28 | |
-He hasn't got £85. -I genuinely haven't. | 0:28:28 | 0:28:30 | |
It's the last money I've got and I desperately want to beat my competitor. | 0:28:30 | 0:28:34 | |
What's the best for you? | 0:28:34 | 0:28:36 | |
I've got exactly £68.76 left. | 0:28:36 | 0:28:40 | |
-Deal done, sir. £65. -Thank you! -Hurrah! | 0:28:40 | 0:28:45 | |
-I've bought some scales! Yes! -Easily pleased! | 0:28:45 | 0:28:50 | |
-Spent up to the very last penny, Mark. Well done! -See you again soon. | 0:28:50 | 0:28:54 | |
Bye! | 0:28:54 | 0:28:55 | |
A ten-minute walk away, Mark Stacey's at Elm Hill Collectables | 0:28:55 | 0:28:59 | |
and meeting dealer Paul. | 0:28:59 | 0:29:02 | |
-Hi. I'm Mark. -Hah! | 0:29:02 | 0:29:05 | |
Mark's now down to the very last of his cash. | 0:29:05 | 0:29:08 | |
-I've already bought... -Tell me how much you've got | 0:29:08 | 0:29:11 | |
and then we can narrow the field down! | 0:29:11 | 0:29:12 | |
-Do you want to know exactly how much I've got? -Yes. -I've got £20.70. | 0:29:12 | 0:29:17 | |
-70p? -And that 70p is going to be my clincher this week, I think, actually. | 0:29:17 | 0:29:22 | |
Hope springs eternal, Mark. | 0:29:22 | 0:29:24 | |
And now he's spotted an antiquity that's just a SHADE | 0:29:28 | 0:29:32 | |
out of his price range - | 0:29:32 | 0:29:33 | |
an early Christian cross that's priced up at £2,495. | 0:29:33 | 0:29:39 | |
-My god, isn't that amazing? -Heavy. -It is, actually, isn't it? | 0:29:40 | 0:29:43 | |
So what date is this? | 0:29:43 | 0:29:45 | |
Well, obviously it's Byzantine, so it's post-Roman, | 0:29:45 | 0:29:48 | |
-so you're talking, what? 6th, 7th century? AD. -And then the quality's very good, isn't it? | 0:29:48 | 0:29:54 | |
-The lovely... -Filigree... -..decoration is wonderful. | 0:29:54 | 0:29:57 | |
If it was £24.95, I could almost have bartered you down! | 0:29:57 | 0:30:02 | |
But I think even with my legendary bartering skills, | 0:30:02 | 0:30:05 | |
I don't think we're going to get to £20.70 somehow! | 0:30:05 | 0:30:07 | |
Thank you for showing me that. | 0:30:07 | 0:30:09 | |
Mm. You'd better cast your eye somewhere else! | 0:30:09 | 0:30:12 | |
Well, I've spotted three little miniature plates down there | 0:30:18 | 0:30:22 | |
and I used to like collecting these sorts of things. | 0:30:22 | 0:30:25 | |
-That's lovely. -These small plates are called creamware. | 0:30:25 | 0:30:29 | |
I mean there's a little dinner plate | 0:30:29 | 0:30:32 | |
and then two little meat platters. | 0:30:32 | 0:30:35 | |
They're quite nice cos | 0:30:35 | 0:30:36 | |
they've got this little feathered edging there. | 0:30:36 | 0:30:38 | |
And these would have been made for a child to put in their doll's house. | 0:30:38 | 0:30:42 | |
Creamware was an earthenware pottery first made in the 1740s. | 0:30:42 | 0:30:47 | |
I think they're rather sweet, actually. | 0:30:47 | 0:30:49 | |
You've got them marked up at £28. What would you take for them? | 0:30:49 | 0:30:53 | |
I'll take your £27 so I can clean you out totally. | 0:30:55 | 0:30:57 | |
-Well, let's do it. £20.70. -No problem. | 0:30:57 | 0:31:00 | |
Well, blow me down! | 0:31:00 | 0:31:02 | |
Both Marks have managed to blow their entire budgets. | 0:31:02 | 0:31:05 | |
The boys have repaired nearby for the great unveiling of their buys. | 0:31:05 | 0:31:11 | |
-Right, Mark. Let me show you what I've bought. -I can't wait! | 0:31:11 | 0:31:13 | |
Seems like you've bought half of East Anglia! | 0:31:13 | 0:31:17 | |
I've got an Obadiah Sherratt Welsh tailor's wife. Isn't it lovely? | 0:31:17 | 0:31:21 | |
-1820. It's in a sorry shape, but it was only £20. -I love it. | 0:31:21 | 0:31:26 | |
Do you know what I really like about it is the colours. | 0:31:26 | 0:31:28 | |
-And the sort of naive faces. I love her rouge. -Lovely, isn't she? | 0:31:28 | 0:31:32 | |
It is actually a rare figure. | 0:31:32 | 0:31:34 | |
I think it's a really nice thing, actually. I love it. Well done. | 0:31:34 | 0:31:37 | |
Thank you for that. | 0:31:37 | 0:31:38 | |
High praise - despite the damage. | 0:31:38 | 0:31:41 | |
Two rather nice Arts and Crafts candlesticks. | 0:31:41 | 0:31:46 | |
Now those are interesting, aren't they? I love the handle. | 0:31:46 | 0:31:49 | |
Those could do quite well. It's a very good choice. | 0:31:49 | 0:31:52 | |
Marvellous. And Mr Stacey's taken with something else, too. | 0:31:52 | 0:31:56 | |
What did the scales cost you? | 0:31:56 | 0:31:58 | |
Well, that was rather exciting, | 0:31:58 | 0:32:00 | |
because I was down to my last £68.76, | 0:32:00 | 0:32:05 | |
and that's what they cost. | 0:32:05 | 0:32:08 | |
-I think they're fabulous. -So do I. -I think they're amazing. | 0:32:08 | 0:32:11 | |
Wacky, out of this world, and I adore them. I absolutely adore them. | 0:32:11 | 0:32:16 | |
-So do I! -Would you like to see mine? -I would, please. | 0:32:16 | 0:32:21 | |
Mark, I'm going to be very delicate. There's one or two fragiles. Right. | 0:32:21 | 0:32:24 | |
You'll never less than delicate, Mark! | 0:32:24 | 0:32:27 | |
-Now, what do you think? -Well, I do... No, I like these. | 0:32:27 | 0:32:33 | |
I like these a lot. I like the stained-glass window. | 0:32:33 | 0:32:37 | |
-I like the Chinese vase. -It's wrecked. | 0:32:37 | 0:32:39 | |
It's absolutely stapled to heavens. | 0:32:39 | 0:32:42 | |
-Very decorative. -But I love the Japanesque mounts on it. | 0:32:42 | 0:32:46 | |
The panel is modern. It's by John Yeo of Somerset. | 0:32:46 | 0:32:49 | |
Late 20th century and in good condition | 0:32:49 | 0:32:52 | |
apart from one crack on one of the panes. | 0:32:52 | 0:32:57 | |
That is absolutely beautiful. I love it to bits. | 0:32:57 | 0:33:01 | |
And that is such an auction piece, isn't it? I mean, that is wonderful. | 0:33:01 | 0:33:04 | |
-£25. -Oh, goodness me! -Steady on, lads. | 0:33:04 | 0:33:08 | |
This is becoming quite the love-in! | 0:33:08 | 0:33:10 | |
What do you think of my little creamware miniature plates? | 0:33:10 | 0:33:14 | |
-Love them to bits. -Can ceramics expert Mark Hales cast any light on the mini plates? | 0:33:14 | 0:33:19 | |
Aren't they super? | 0:33:19 | 0:33:20 | |
-Probably Leeds. They're more likely to be late 18th than early 19th. -That's kind of you. | 0:33:20 | 0:33:25 | |
-And do you know, these miniatures - you do not find these any more. -You don't see them very often. -No. | 0:33:25 | 0:33:29 | |
-They're fabulous. -To find two graduated meat plates and a little soup plate. | 0:33:29 | 0:33:33 | |
I bet you picked those up for nothing. | 0:33:33 | 0:33:35 | |
-I had £20.70 left. -I knew it. I knew it. | 0:33:35 | 0:33:38 | |
-And I spent it on the three plates. -Oh, what a bargain! -£20.70. | 0:33:38 | 0:33:43 | |
-And you've spent every penny. -Every penny. | 0:33:43 | 0:33:46 | |
-That's great! -I've matched you this time. -That's wonderful. | 0:33:46 | 0:33:50 | |
Well, on the face of it. They're both being too kind. | 0:33:50 | 0:33:54 | |
But what do they REALLY think? | 0:33:54 | 0:33:57 | |
I think he's done really, really well this time. | 0:33:57 | 0:34:00 | |
I don't like the clobbered Chinese vase. | 0:34:00 | 0:34:03 | |
The creamware plates - to die for. You just don't see them any more. | 0:34:03 | 0:34:07 | |
I think we both bought very well and I think we're going to have a very exciting auction | 0:34:07 | 0:34:12 | |
and I think we're going to make up for a lot of lost time. | 0:34:12 | 0:34:15 | |
You cannot pin him down. | 0:34:15 | 0:34:17 | |
He definitely has an eye for the unusual. | 0:34:17 | 0:34:20 | |
I mean, who would have thought he'd find that | 0:34:20 | 0:34:23 | |
fabulous set of scales in their original box for £68? | 0:34:23 | 0:34:27 | |
On top of that, a pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks. | 0:34:27 | 0:34:31 | |
You know, every turn, that man pulls something out of the bag. | 0:34:31 | 0:34:35 | |
-I've got to keep on my toes. -Hm! | 0:34:35 | 0:34:39 | |
Today, our pair of Marks have taken the scenic route | 0:34:39 | 0:34:44 | |
through lovely East Anglia from Risby in Suffolk to Diss in Norfolk. | 0:34:44 | 0:34:48 | |
The weekly market in picturesque Diss dates further back than most. | 0:34:48 | 0:34:53 | |
It was first granted a charter by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. | 0:34:53 | 0:34:59 | |
Let's hope our lion-hearted lads | 0:34:59 | 0:35:02 | |
can take a leaf from his book as they prepare to do battle. | 0:35:02 | 0:35:06 | |
Here we are, Mark, at the auction. Let the excitement begin! | 0:35:06 | 0:35:09 | |
The Diss auction rooms have been central to the town for over a century and a half. | 0:35:09 | 0:35:15 | |
This busy sale room hosts over 70 auctions per annum. | 0:35:15 | 0:35:19 | |
Fresh-faced auctioneer and valuer Edward Smith is in the rostrum. | 0:35:19 | 0:35:24 | |
But before the first gavel strike, | 0:35:24 | 0:35:27 | |
what does he think of the two Marks' buys? | 0:35:27 | 0:35:30 | |
My favourite item of all of them is basically the little charm egg. | 0:35:30 | 0:35:33 | |
It's a sweet item, also having an insect on it, | 0:35:33 | 0:35:36 | |
which people are very interested in. | 0:35:36 | 0:35:38 | |
So I think it is just such a nice item, | 0:35:38 | 0:35:41 | |
that yes, it is my favourite, and hopefully it'll do really well. | 0:35:41 | 0:35:44 | |
Marvy! | 0:35:44 | 0:35:46 | |
Mark Hales started this jaunt with £213.76. | 0:35:47 | 0:35:51 | |
He spent that entire amount on five lots. | 0:35:51 | 0:35:55 | |
While Mark Stacey began this leg with £200.70. | 0:35:55 | 0:36:01 | |
He also spent right up to the hilt and has five lots to show for it. | 0:36:01 | 0:36:05 | |
Take it away, Edward! | 0:36:06 | 0:36:08 | |
First up we have Mark Stacey's stained-glass panel. | 0:36:10 | 0:36:13 | |
Can he see his way clear to a profit? | 0:36:13 | 0:36:17 | |
50. 50 is bid. Where's the 5? 5? | 0:36:17 | 0:36:19 | |
60. 5. 70. 5. 80. Shakes his head. | 0:36:19 | 0:36:24 | |
Come on! Bit more! | 0:36:24 | 0:36:28 | |
We are selling here for £80. | 0:36:28 | 0:36:30 | |
And they're out of the gate. | 0:36:31 | 0:36:33 | |
It's better than nothing, isn't it? | 0:36:34 | 0:36:36 | |
What do you mean better than...? That was a jolly good start! | 0:36:36 | 0:36:39 | |
Oh, indeed! Do cheer up, Mark. | 0:36:39 | 0:36:42 | |
Now, Mark Hales's candlesticks. | 0:36:42 | 0:36:46 | |
20's bid, 20's bid. Who's a 2? | 0:36:46 | 0:36:47 | |
It's a start here at 20. 2. | 0:36:47 | 0:36:49 | |
-It's ridiculous. -8. 30. | 0:36:49 | 0:36:52 | |
30 is bid, 30 is bid. Is there 2? We're staying here at £30. | 0:36:52 | 0:36:58 | |
It seems that the Arts and Crafts style is not to this crowd's taste. | 0:36:59 | 0:37:04 | |
What a shame. | 0:37:04 | 0:37:06 | |
To be honest, that was very disappointing. I'm sorry for you, actually. | 0:37:06 | 0:37:10 | |
Now, Mark Stacey's bonny-but-battered lamp. | 0:37:10 | 0:37:14 | |
Who wants this for 30? 30 is bid. Is there 2? | 0:37:15 | 0:37:18 | |
It is a low start for it. | 0:37:18 | 0:37:20 | |
-Come on. -32. 35. 38. 40. | 0:37:20 | 0:37:23 | |
42. 45. 48. 50. | 0:37:23 | 0:37:26 | |
-50 is bid. -Come on. A bit more. -50 is bid. Is there 5? | 0:37:27 | 0:37:30 | |
We waltz away at the £50. Are we all done? | 0:37:30 | 0:37:32 | |
Oh, you mean lot! | 0:37:32 | 0:37:33 | |
A mean lot - in every sense! | 0:37:35 | 0:37:38 | |
It's a small loss with the commission. That's fine. | 0:37:39 | 0:37:42 | |
-Well, it's hardly good, is it, Mark? -Hah! Temper, temper! | 0:37:42 | 0:37:46 | |
-Mark Hales next. -I have interest. I have to start in at the £30. | 0:37:46 | 0:37:53 | |
-Come on! -32, 35, 38. | 0:37:53 | 0:37:56 | |
And 40, 42, 45. | 0:37:56 | 0:37:58 | |
48 and 50. | 0:37:58 | 0:37:59 | |
5. 60. 5. | 0:37:59 | 0:38:02 | |
-70. -That's better. -80. 5. | 0:38:02 | 0:38:05 | |
90. 5. | 0:38:05 | 0:38:08 | |
95 is standing. 95 I have. Is there 100? 100 - new bidder. | 0:38:08 | 0:38:13 | |
110. 120. 130. 140. 150. | 0:38:13 | 0:38:19 | |
-And it's flying! -150 is bid. 150 I have. | 0:38:19 | 0:38:23 | |
Is there 60? We're still at £150. | 0:38:23 | 0:38:25 | |
-What a profit. Let's hear it for the Desert Rats. -Yes! | 0:38:27 | 0:38:32 | |
Well, I was right to be worried, Mark. I was right to be worried, wasn't I? | 0:38:32 | 0:38:36 | |
D'you know, I was so happy then, I nearly kissed you. | 0:38:36 | 0:38:39 | |
There's no need to get over-familiar. | 0:38:39 | 0:38:41 | |
But that has put Mark Hales in a spectacular lead. | 0:38:41 | 0:38:46 | |
But can he repeat the trick with his sewing box? | 0:38:47 | 0:38:51 | |
£20. 20 is bid. Who's the 2? | 0:38:51 | 0:38:53 | |
22. 25. 28. We sell away at £28. | 0:38:53 | 0:38:58 | |
Sadly, that sale was not stitched up. | 0:38:59 | 0:39:02 | |
I'm sorry, I like all your other things, but I didn't like that. | 0:39:03 | 0:39:06 | |
Oh, now you tell us! | 0:39:06 | 0:39:08 | |
Right, one for you, Mark Stacey. | 0:39:09 | 0:39:13 | |
The miniature creamware plates. | 0:39:13 | 0:39:15 | |
20 I have. Who wants 2? | 0:39:15 | 0:39:17 | |
It is a start here at 20. 2. | 0:39:17 | 0:39:19 | |
5. 8. 30. 2. 5. 8. 40. | 0:39:19 | 0:39:23 | |
2. 5. 8. 50. D'you want one more? | 0:39:23 | 0:39:27 | |
It's 50 bid, 50 bid. Is there 5? | 0:39:27 | 0:39:29 | |
-Come on, one more! -£50, then. Is there 5? | 0:39:29 | 0:39:32 | |
-Be nice! -Are we done? | 0:39:32 | 0:39:33 | |
The miniscule plates serve up a substantial profit. | 0:39:35 | 0:39:40 | |
-I'm pleased with that. -Well done, Mark. Good. -No, that's not bad. | 0:39:40 | 0:39:43 | |
-That's respectable, yes. -Ana Mark Stacey's upped his game. | 0:39:43 | 0:39:47 | |
Now, the outsize scales for Mr Hales. | 0:39:50 | 0:39:54 | |
Who wants these for £50? | 0:39:54 | 0:39:56 | |
£30's a start. Who's a 2? 32. 35. 38. | 0:39:56 | 0:40:00 | |
40. 42. | 0:40:00 | 0:40:01 | |
It's not looking very good. | 0:40:01 | 0:40:04 | |
Is there 50? We're selling all the time at £48. Are we done? | 0:40:04 | 0:40:09 | |
With that, Mark Hales's lead now hangs in the balance. | 0:40:10 | 0:40:14 | |
I'm surprised, Mark. I don't know what to say. | 0:40:15 | 0:40:19 | |
I'm really surprised by that. | 0:40:20 | 0:40:22 | |
I would have happily paid £120, £130 all day long for them. | 0:40:22 | 0:40:26 | |
Can his Staffordshire figure secure his win | 0:40:27 | 0:40:30 | |
or will the damage be the death of it? | 0:40:30 | 0:40:32 | |
I'm just going to start in here just at the £15 for this one. 15 I have. | 0:40:32 | 0:40:37 | |
Who's 18? It is the £15. 18. 20. 2. 5. 8. 30. 30 is bid. | 0:40:37 | 0:40:43 | |
-Little bit more. Little bit more, please. -All done? | 0:40:43 | 0:40:46 | |
Not a loss. | 0:40:49 | 0:40:51 | |
Well, it's a profit. | 0:40:51 | 0:40:54 | |
I have to say, £30 for half a figure's not bad! | 0:40:54 | 0:40:57 | |
So it's all down to Mark Stacey's last two lots. | 0:40:57 | 0:41:01 | |
First, will the silver spoons all go wealth? | 0:41:01 | 0:41:05 | |
65 I have. Where's 70? | 0:41:05 | 0:41:07 | |
-It is here at 65. -It's OK. -75. | 0:41:07 | 0:41:10 | |
80. 5. 90. 5. 100. 110. | 0:41:10 | 0:41:14 | |
120. 130. 140 I have. Is there 50? | 0:41:14 | 0:41:18 | |
We're selling for £140. Are we all done? | 0:41:18 | 0:41:21 | |
Oh, precious metal indeed! | 0:41:22 | 0:41:25 | |
Mark Stacey has suddenly stolen the lead. | 0:41:25 | 0:41:28 | |
Well done, well done. We thought that, though, didn't we? | 0:41:28 | 0:41:31 | |
-Well, there's £65 profit. -That was good. | 0:41:31 | 0:41:35 | |
And finally, auctioneer Edward's favourite - the miniature ivory egg. | 0:41:36 | 0:41:40 | |
Can this confirm Mark Stacey's victory? | 0:41:41 | 0:41:44 | |
I have interest on the streets. I have to start in here at the £40. | 0:41:46 | 0:41:49 | |
-I'm in profit. -There you go. | 0:41:50 | 0:41:52 | |
42. 5. 8. 50. 5. 60. | 0:41:52 | 0:41:56 | |
-Good! -5. 70. 5. 80. 5. | 0:41:56 | 0:42:01 | |
Keep going, why don't you? | 0:42:01 | 0:42:04 | |
Is there 90? We'll sell here for £85. Are we all done? | 0:42:04 | 0:42:08 | |
The mini egg turns out to be a lucky charm. | 0:42:09 | 0:42:13 | |
And Mark Stacey has stolen triumph at the very last second. | 0:42:13 | 0:42:17 | |
£85! | 0:42:17 | 0:42:19 | |
Well done. Very good price. Well done, Mark! | 0:42:19 | 0:42:21 | |
-It was the top price, £85 for that. -Very good. | 0:42:21 | 0:42:24 | |
Mark Hales started this leg with £213.76. | 0:42:25 | 0:42:30 | |
Today, after paying auction costs, he pocketed | 0:42:30 | 0:42:34 | |
a modest profit of £20.76, leaving him with £234.52 to carry forward. | 0:42:34 | 0:42:40 | |
Mark Stacey began this leg with £200.70. | 0:42:43 | 0:42:47 | |
After making a smashing profit of £131.40, | 0:42:47 | 0:42:51 | |
he now has a generous £332.10 to be going along with. | 0:42:51 | 0:42:56 | |
-You're not too disappointed, are you? -No, I think best forgotten. | 0:43:00 | 0:43:05 | |
Can't win them all. But yes, I was disappointed. | 0:43:05 | 0:43:08 | |
-Worse things happen at sea. -They do. | 0:43:12 | 0:43:14 | |
-And there's always another auction, Mark. -Sail on, chaps! Sail on. | 0:43:14 | 0:43:18 | |
On the next Antiques Road Trip, | 0:43:18 | 0:43:21 | |
our chaps are in with a sporting chance. | 0:43:21 | 0:43:25 | |
I'm probably talking a load of bowls! | 0:43:25 | 0:43:27 | |
As long as they don't panic, Mr Mainwaring! | 0:43:27 | 0:43:30 | |
I'm not saying anything! | 0:43:30 | 0:43:32 | |
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