0:00:02 > 0:00:05Welcome to Cash in the Attic - the the show that finds hidden treasures
0:00:05 > 0:00:08around your home, and then we help you sell them at auction.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29Coming up on today's Cash in the Attic -
0:00:29 > 0:00:33Paul takes a firm hand with a houseful of girls.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- Emerald, Lorne?- Yes, you called?
0:00:36 > 0:00:39'I'm busy hunting down a girl's best friend.'
0:00:39 > 0:00:40Where are the diamonds?
0:00:40 > 0:00:43I have had a good look and there's nothing in there.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47And at auction, we set ourselves a high target, but will it all end in tears?
0:00:47 > 0:00:51Don't worry, OK?
0:00:51 > 0:00:53It's only stuff.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Find out when today's collectibles go under the hammer.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59I'm on my way to meet a mother and daughter.
0:00:59 > 0:01:00They've called in Cash in the Attic
0:01:00 > 0:01:04to help them raise some funds for a very special occasion.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Today, we're in Kensal Green, north-west London,
0:01:08 > 0:01:09where devoted mother Ashley
0:01:09 > 0:01:12and her ten-year-old daughter, Emerald, live.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17Their home is crammed full of wonderful items gathered from all four corners of the world.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- Ah, good morning.- How are you?
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- I'm fine. Are you in the party mood? - Yes, I am!
0:01:23 > 0:01:26Good. I'm meeting a lovely lady today and her daughter.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30She's a psychoanalyst, so is there anything you want to talk about?
0:01:30 > 0:01:32Er, what have you heard?!
0:01:32 > 0:01:35No, it sounds great, actually. I'll get it all off my chest.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37Starting with antiques, hopefully.
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- I like that - a party and a bit of therapy.- Yes, all wrapped into one.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45- Good morning!- Hello!
0:01:45 > 0:01:49Nice to see you, and I'm glad to see you've starting rummaging already, Emerald.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53So tell me, why have you called in Cash In The Attic?
0:01:53 > 0:01:54It was Emerald's idea, actually.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57She saw it on the telly, didn't you? Do you want to tell them?
0:01:57 > 0:01:59I was at my mum's client's house,
0:01:59 > 0:02:03and she was watching Cash In The Attic,
0:02:03 > 0:02:05and I thought we could try and go on.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08So what are you going to spend the money on exactly?
0:02:08 > 0:02:11Well, we have an idea that we'd like to take a special holiday
0:02:11 > 0:02:14in the summer when Emerald finishes primary school,
0:02:14 > 0:02:16before she goes to secondary school. It's a big moment.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20And we also want to throw her a special birthday party.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- All right, OK. How old are you going to be?- 11.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26OK, so what birthday party plans have you got in mind?
0:02:26 > 0:02:29I really want to go ice-skating.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31And how much money are you looking to raise, then?
0:02:31 > 0:02:33Well, we're hoping to raise maybe £1,500.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37We'd like to have a really special holiday and be able to afford to go
0:02:37 > 0:02:40away for a few weeks rather than just a week or two.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45So we need to raise £1,500 towards your birthday party and the holiday fund.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- Yes.- In which case, shall we get on?
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- Yeah.- Come on then, show me your bedroom.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53'Ashley and Emerald's house is truly an Aladdin's Cave,'
0:02:53 > 0:02:56full to bursting with fascinating ornaments and collectibles
0:02:56 > 0:02:59that they've gathered together on their travels.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03We've got a busy day selecting items which are most likely to do well at auction
0:03:03 > 0:03:06so we can hit our target of £1,500.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12And it looks like Paul's making a clean sweep. He's found something that's put a twinkle in his eye.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- Ah, there you are, Paul.- Hello! - What on earth have you found there?
0:03:18 > 0:03:20This is the last thing I'd expect to find, actually.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23It's a diamond merchant's box.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25Where are the diamonds?
0:03:25 > 0:03:28I have had a good look and there's nothing in there!
0:03:28 > 0:03:29But what a rare thing.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34These were often...well, they're only ever used really by jewellers or gem dealers,
0:03:34 > 0:03:39and what I love about this particular one, bolted on to the side is a bath.
0:03:39 > 0:03:45And what the dealer would do would be to wash the stones or conduct minor repairs with the whole thing.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47It's just really unusual, isn't it?
0:03:47 > 0:03:48So where did this come from?
0:03:48 > 0:03:51Sri Lanka. We were travelling, we had a long honeymoon,
0:03:51 > 0:03:56and we found this in a little shop while we were searching for gems,
0:03:56 > 0:03:58and my husband couldn't resist it.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01Paul, have you got a diamond valuation for us on this one?
0:04:01 > 0:04:03I think that's a very unusual item.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05A gemologist or a jeweller would love that,
0:04:05 > 0:04:09and I think value-wise, £80 to £120.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- Does that sound all right? - Sounds great.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15It's a great start, and I think we need to get cracking.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Follow me. Let's see what else we can find.
0:04:17 > 0:04:23This diamond box is unique, especially with its own little bowl designed for washing the stones.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27It'll be a rare sighting at auction, so it's tricky to tell how it will do.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29But no time to celebrate just yet
0:04:29 > 0:04:33as we must hunt out many more hidden gems.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38And Ashley proves to be a natural-born rummager with her next discovery.
0:04:38 > 0:04:39- Paul?- Yep?
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Look at that.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Wow, that's beautiful, isn't it?
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Is that a family heirloom?
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Well, it came from my grandmother.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52Well, she had an eye for quality. This is gold.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54Those are diamonds there.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59And those are seed pearls, and the whole thing represents a starburst.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01Typical Victorian. It's had an alteration.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03Someone has made this into a brooch, actually.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Oh, what, was it a pendant originally?
0:05:05 > 0:05:07It's been like a stick pin, I think.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11If I just take this, move it out the way. Can you see those holes there?
0:05:11 > 0:05:14That's where it's been attached to a pin.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16Value-wise, it has got a stone missing,
0:05:16 > 0:05:20so you have to allow a little bit for that, but I would say at least
0:05:20 > 0:05:23£150, £200, that sort of price band.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Good, yes. That'll add something to our total.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29I think luck's on your side.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Your fortune's in your stars today!
0:05:31 > 0:05:33All right, well let's keep looking.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37Well, I'm pleased really that it was valued
0:05:37 > 0:05:41for that much because I haven't worn it more than once or twice.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45It has never really felt like something that suited me.
0:05:45 > 0:05:46It didn't wear very well.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50I'm sure my grandmother wouldn't mind me selling it.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54If it goes for £200, that'll be amazing. That'll be brilliant.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59Another lovely and individual item which really should attract the bidders at auction.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01There's more rummaging to be done, and soon enough,
0:06:01 > 0:06:06Ashley brings out this elegant black lacquered table, valued between £150 and £250.
0:06:06 > 0:06:12And at £60 to £80, this gothic oak wall bracket will add nicely to our fund.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15We girls have found some gorgeous items, but Paul upstairs
0:06:15 > 0:06:19has made a discovery and finds himself surrounded on all sides.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- Whose are all these dolls?- Mine. - Really? Have you collected them all?
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Yeah.- Whose is this old pram?- Mine.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- Really? Is that not your mum's?- No.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35This is quite good. This is metal,
0:06:35 > 0:06:39this one dates probably 1960, that sort of time - it's a long time ago.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42They're rare nowadays because people used the wheels.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45Any idea what you'd use that for?
0:06:45 > 0:06:46Um, no.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Used to make go-carts, and that was the thing
0:06:49 > 0:06:53in the 1960s and 1970s, and very few of these have actually survived.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58To be honest, these sort of things are bought by big girls, people who remember these in the 1960s
0:06:58 > 0:07:03when they were children, so I think value-wise, you've got £40, maybe £50 now.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- Does that sound OK?- Yeah.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07All right, that's going to auction.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Let's see what else we can find, all right?- Yes.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14But there's no time to stop and play just yet.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17We must search high and low for more objects of value,
0:07:17 > 0:07:20like this stunning lacquered framed mirror
0:07:20 > 0:07:22which Ashley bought from a friend's furniture shop
0:07:22 > 0:07:25and Paul values at £40 to £70.
0:07:25 > 0:07:30Ashley and Emerald have lived in this house together for the last three-and-a-half years.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34Sadly, Ashley's husband, Giles, died when Emerald was just a toddler
0:07:34 > 0:07:37and since then Ashley has been raising Emerald on her own.
0:07:37 > 0:07:43Despite their loss, the house is alive with happy memories and souvenirs of years of travelling.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Wow, you've got so many items from all over the world.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49What set you off travelling?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52Well, that's what one does when one's young.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Whereabouts did you go?
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- We had a three-month honeymoon. - How wonderful.
0:07:56 > 0:08:02It was, yes, and that began in Thailand, and we went to Nepal.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05So then, obviously, you had Emerald.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07Yeah. Indeed.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10And I mean, she's obviously ten now?
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Yes, she's almost 11.- What made you decide on the name Emerald?
0:08:13 > 0:08:18Well, it was a no-brainer, really, because her dad was obsessed with rocks, you know?
0:08:18 > 0:08:21And when we said "Emerald", I suspect he said it first,
0:08:21 > 0:08:24it didn't matter, because we just knew immediately that was the name.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28How long did she know her dad for?
0:08:28 > 0:08:30She was three when he died.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32You've brought her up on your own since then.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34So that must be quite tough.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- It is.- She's a great girl, you've done a good job.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39Thank you. I hope so.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42She does seem to be a happy girl.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46There's a lot of sadness, we miss her dad a lot.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48We keep his memory alive, as you can tell from being here,
0:08:48 > 0:08:51but they did have three really special years together,
0:08:51 > 0:08:53so at least they've got that.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56We have a lot of old movie footage and stuff like that.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59But, yes, it is tough, it's very tough being a single mum.
0:08:59 > 0:09:00I wouldn't recommend it to anyone,
0:09:00 > 0:09:04but it has its own special thing because it's just the two of us.
0:09:04 > 0:09:05It makes us very close.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07I'm full of admiration for Ashley,
0:09:07 > 0:09:10who clearly wants to make sure her daughter has a wonderful childhood,
0:09:10 > 0:09:12so we get rummaging again,
0:09:12 > 0:09:14more determined than ever to find enough valuables
0:09:14 > 0:09:17so they can enjoy another great holiday together.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20And it's Emerald who finds our next treasure,
0:09:20 > 0:09:22an ecclesiastical Victorian silver chalice,
0:09:22 > 0:09:26with an estimate of £120-£150.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28That should really lift our spirits.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Then there's this folding Pembroke table in mahogany
0:09:32 > 0:09:35that could bring in anywhere between £50 and £100.
0:09:35 > 0:09:40Upstairs, our own little treasure, Paul, has unearthed another promising find.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Ah! Ashley, Emerald,
0:09:42 > 0:09:47here we are, a nice little jewellery box. Is that a family heirloom?
0:09:47 > 0:09:52No, I bought that actually when when she was about one or two, one-and-a-half.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56I brought it home with glee, it was my new jewellery box. She pounced on it.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58She thought it was a present for her. It all opens out,
0:09:58 > 0:10:01and she would put her toys in here and use this as a ladder
0:10:01 > 0:10:03and then they'd be like bunkbeds.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06She'd arrange them so they'd all sleep in there.
0:10:06 > 0:10:07D'you know what? I like your thinking.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09Next time I get one of these,
0:10:09 > 0:10:11I'm going to use that as a sales tactic.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13It could be a doll's house, couldn't it?
0:10:13 > 0:10:15But you're right, it is a jewellery box.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18This would have been kept locked away, really,
0:10:18 > 0:10:20have a lock and key on the front,
0:10:20 > 0:10:22and in here would be your costume jewellery.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25The unusual thing about this one is it's made of leather.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27That's quite a rare thing to find.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31Most of these jewellery boxes tend to be just ordinary wooden cabinets,
0:10:31 > 0:10:34but this one is beautifully finished. It's in good condition.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37I would expect by now to have a part missing,
0:10:37 > 0:10:39or one of the drawers missing, or a front,
0:10:39 > 0:10:41but this one's actually OK.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45So that must be worth £50 to £80. Does that sound OK?
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- That'll do, won't it? - Does that sound OK with you?- Yes.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51From one jewel to another, let's keep looking, OK?
0:10:53 > 0:10:57My memories are of Emerald using it for her dolls and her toys
0:10:57 > 0:11:00and making it into bunkbeds and thinking it was hers.
0:11:00 > 0:11:01It was very sweet, really.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05But she's long outgrown those sort of games,
0:11:05 > 0:11:09and it seems that if it's worth a few pounds, then we should let it go.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12That's the spirit, Ashley - we're doing really well.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17But with a little girl's hopes and wishes resting with us, we need to keep on rummaging.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20Luckily, this house is full of surprises -
0:11:20 > 0:11:22no more so than this length of worktop
0:11:22 > 0:11:25bought by Ashley's late husband, Giles.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27It contains real fossils
0:11:27 > 0:11:29and Paul values it at £100-£200.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34Also off to auction is this intricately carved Dutch wall-hanging display cabinet,
0:11:34 > 0:11:37valued between £150 and £250.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41We're almost out of time, and with a whopping £1,500 target,
0:11:41 > 0:11:43we need an impressive last find.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Paul may have found just the thing.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49Ashley, is this something that can be sold, this cabinet?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Er, yes, indeed.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52Where's that come from?
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Well, it was a gift, actually.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59Given to me by a friend. He said that it was made from rosewood
0:11:59 > 0:12:01and that he thought it had spent some time in India
0:12:01 > 0:12:05or it had been made there. I can't remember, exactly.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09Well, this is actually English, and it looks like the work of a guy called Edward Godwin.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- Have you heard of him? - Yes, I have, actually.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15He was an architect, he was friends with Oscar Wilde,
0:12:15 > 0:12:19he was married to Ellen Terry - you know, the famous actress.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21And one of the artists he had working for him
0:12:21 > 0:12:25was none other than Whistler, the guy who painted his mother.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27Well, he painted panels for him.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32We do know where most of his work is - it's in museums or in galleries.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36There's a couple of drawings in the Victoria and Albert Museum,
0:12:36 > 0:12:38a couple of pieces in big stately homes,
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- but to find one in a house, it's pretty amazing, really.- Wow!
0:12:42 > 0:12:46And I think value-wise, £800 to £1,200.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51Great, and considering it was a gift... Well, what a result!
0:12:51 > 0:12:54I can't wait to tell Emerald that, see what she says. Emerald, Lorne?
0:12:54 > 0:12:55Yes, you called?
0:12:55 > 0:12:58We can add a huge amount to the total.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01This cabinet is worth at least £800.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05Wow! That's not a bad result, is it?
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Well, we're not spending the whole £800 on your party.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10You know that, don't you?
0:13:10 > 0:13:15The value of everything that is going to auction comes to £1,730.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17That's not bad at all, is it?
0:13:17 > 0:13:20The next time you'll see all your wonderful things,
0:13:20 > 0:13:23will be when they're about to go under the hammer.
0:13:23 > 0:13:28We have had a great day here with the girls and unearthed some real valuable pieces.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Among the items heading off to auction are -
0:13:31 > 0:13:35the Triang pram that cost Ashley just a few pounds at a car-boot sale.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39A stunning diamond brooch that belonged to Ashley's grandmother.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41The exquisite diamond safe box
0:13:41 > 0:13:45which will hopefully catch the eye of a jewellery dealer.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49And finally, this remarkable and unique cabinet that may well be the work
0:13:49 > 0:13:54of a noted Victorian designer who was friends with both Whistler and Oscar Wilde.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56Still to come on Cash in the Attic.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59The girls find out that auctions have their ups...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- Yes!- £180.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05And their downs.
0:14:05 > 0:14:06How do you feel about that?
0:14:06 > 0:14:07Disappointed.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09Annoyed.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13Will they get their holiday? Find out when the hammer falls.
0:14:17 > 0:14:23Well, it's been a few weeks since we had a good look around Ashley and Emerald's home in south west London
0:14:23 > 0:14:28and we found plenty of lovely things to bring here to Ewbank auction house in Surrey.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32Now, remember they're looking to raise £1,500 towards a holiday
0:14:32 > 0:14:36and also an ice-skating trip for Emerald.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40So let's just hope today that when our items go under the hammer,
0:14:40 > 0:14:41the bidders keep us right on track.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48This auction house in Surrey attracts a wide variety of dealers and enthusiasts
0:14:48 > 0:14:52who are already checking out the fantastic selection of collectibles on sale today.
0:14:54 > 0:14:59Thank goodness we've got our very own little gem, Paul Hayes, to help us through the sale.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Good morning. - Hello, how are you?- I'm fine.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Have you found any diamonds in there?
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Would you like to buy some, or would you like anything cleaning?
0:15:06 > 0:15:09I do like that just as a piece of equipment, to be honest.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12Yes, I think it's quite a nice item this, actually.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Anybody that's in the jewellery business would appreciate this,
0:15:15 > 0:15:17a bit of nostalgia really, I think.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Lots of lovely items, and as you can see, it's filling up already.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23We need to find them. Shall we go and track them down?
0:15:23 > 0:15:24I can't see the wood for the wood!
0:15:24 > 0:15:28Remember, if you're interested in buying or selling at auction,
0:15:28 > 0:15:32you'll be required to pay commission, VAT and possibly other charges.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35Check with your local auction house for further details.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39We really want the girls to do well, but Ashley's a keen collector,
0:15:39 > 0:15:42so we'd better get over there before she's tempted to buy anything.
0:15:42 > 0:15:49Good morning. How are you? You're very pink. Looking very feathery!
0:15:49 > 0:15:52Let's hope you can feather your nest today with all these items.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56How does it feel to see your stuff actually here in situ?
0:15:56 > 0:16:01It's odd. You walk in and you see things that feel like they belong to us, and what are they doing here?
0:16:01 > 0:16:04I was going to put my cup of tea on the Godwin.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06I'm glad you mentioned that.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Items like this are very rare
0:16:08 > 0:16:10and what I'd like to do is look after you,
0:16:10 > 0:16:13and I've suggested that we put an £800 reserve on this piece today.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17And what you might find is it might not actually sell here today,
0:16:17 > 0:16:20but we could try somewhere else, a fine art sale, and try again.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22How do you feel about that, Ashley?
0:16:22 > 0:16:28Well, it feels like I'm being looked after, if Paul really believes that it should sell for more money.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Are you looking forward to your ice-skating trip?
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- Yes.- I should think so.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36All we've got to do is make you some money so we can pay for it!
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Shall we go and get in position? Come on.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42It's a busy auction house full of collectibles and lots of potential bidders,
0:16:42 > 0:16:46which is a good job, as we have £1,500 to raise.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50As the auction starts, we take our places, and our first lot,
0:16:50 > 0:16:53the diamond puzzle box, is shown to the room.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57This is not something you'll see every day.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00How that works out when it comes to sell, I've never sold one before.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- Have you seen one before?- No.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Let's see what we want - £80.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06£80, I think is a good decorative lot for that.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10£100 for it? £80 then. £70 then.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- £70 start?- Come on.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16£60 if it helps anybody? £60?
0:17:16 > 0:17:19Any bids? 50? 40 to start.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23I'm selling at £40.
0:17:23 > 0:17:2845. 50, 55, 60, 65, 70.
0:17:28 > 0:17:3375. £75 to my right.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37Last chance at £75... Thank you.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42Crikey, that was pretty scary. Wasn't it?
0:17:42 > 0:17:45At one point, I thought we'd never get started,
0:17:45 > 0:17:49but at just £5 under estimate, that's a respectable first sale.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53But we need the rest of our items to start exceeding our estimates
0:17:53 > 0:17:56if we're going to send the girls somewhere exotic.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Our next item was found by Emerald.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04243, little silver chalice. Lot 243.
0:18:04 > 0:18:09This is a nice solid silver chalice, it's over 100 years old.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12It's not as usable as a teapot would be, or something you'd use every day,
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- but 120, nice hallmarks on it, I think we'll do all right.- OK.
0:18:16 > 0:18:22I can start it at £80 - 85, 90, 95 in the room.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27100, 110, 120, 130,
0:18:27 > 0:18:31140, 150. At 150 to my left, 160.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35At 160 to the gentleman, seated.
0:18:35 > 0:18:41Have we all finished? The last chance at 160, 170 right at the back - 180.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44At 180 seated close to me.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Have we finished this time?
0:18:46 > 0:18:49Last chance at £180 - thank you.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- Yes!- £180!
0:18:52 > 0:18:55Thanks to Emerald's rummaging skills,
0:18:55 > 0:18:58we come in £60 over our estimate which is a great result.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02But will we be as lucky with our Dutch wall-hanging cabinet?
0:19:02 > 0:19:06Last chance at £95. Thank you.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08That's a real disappointment.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10We're well under our estimate there.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12That's a loss we really couldn't afford.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16And when the bevelled mirror framed with depictions of the Orient
0:19:16 > 0:19:19goes under the hammer with a modest £40 to £70 estimate...
0:19:19 > 0:19:21No? I'll pass the lot if I can't get £30 for it.
0:19:21 > 0:19:22I'll pass the lot.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25It fails to find a single bidder,
0:19:25 > 0:19:29which means Ashley and Emerald will be taking it home with them.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31It was Emerald who called in Cash In The Attic
0:19:31 > 0:19:34and she desperately wants to raise money for her party,
0:19:34 > 0:19:37and an adventurous holiday with her mum.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42Auctions can be a real rollercoaster of emotions for anyone, let alone someone so young.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47Let's hope the Victorian brooch adds a little sparkle to proceedings.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50It's that lovely brooch. Remind me where this came from?
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- My grandmother. - What do you want for this, Paul?
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- £150.- Right, OK. Let's see.
0:19:56 > 0:19:57£100 for this one?
0:19:57 > 0:20:00Someone start me at £100.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03It's worth that £100. £80 to start. No interest.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07I will pass at £80. 80, 85 anywhere? I am selling at £80. 85, 90...
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- Slow start.- 95. At 95 to my left. Are we all finished at £95?
0:20:12 > 0:20:16I am selling at 95, make no mistake at 95.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20Last chance at £95 - thank you.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- £95.- How do you feel about that?
0:20:23 > 0:20:24Disappointed.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Annoyed.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29I'm not surprised Ashley's upset.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32We hoped her grandmother's brooch would make a lot more than £95,
0:20:32 > 0:20:35so we're all a little worried now.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40Our items are selling but we're just not making the kind of money we need to hit our target.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46Surely someone will want to give Emerald's antique pram a new home?
0:20:46 > 0:20:49Last chance at £20... Thank you.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51Now I'm really sad.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58Poor Emerald - her pram has gone but at only half the £40 estimate,
0:20:58 > 0:21:00and she's clearly not a happy bunny.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05These bidders are certainly being cautious with their money today,
0:21:05 > 0:21:09and so far we're well short of our £1,500 target.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11But let's not give up hope.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14Maybe the next lot will see our fortunes change.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19And now on to lot 156 which is the ebonised table.
0:21:19 > 0:21:20A lot of interest here.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24We've got an Arts and Crafts style occasional table.
0:21:24 > 0:21:25Looking for about £150.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27OK, well, fingers crossed.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31I can start straight in at £90 - 95 anywhere?
0:21:31 > 0:21:3695, 100. 110, 120, 140,
0:21:36 > 0:21:39160, 180, 200.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44220, 240, 260.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47260 in the room, any more interest at 260?
0:21:47 > 0:21:51Last chance at £260. Thank you.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54Amazing.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57You're smiling now - happier now!
0:21:58 > 0:22:04That's more like it! And £110 over our estimate.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06Emerald looks happier and Ashley is relieved.
0:22:06 > 0:22:13Staying with tables, let's hope this lovely folding Pembroke one I found goes the same way.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18Last chance at £50. Thank you.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22And it sells bang on target for a respectable £50.
0:22:23 > 0:22:28But we're right back in the dumps when the leather sewing box only fetches £20.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31Don't worry, OK?
0:22:31 > 0:22:32It's only stuff.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38Our lack of success is starting to take its toll on young Emerald.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41As Ashley tries to console her and keep her spirits up,
0:22:41 > 0:22:43the rest of us are feeling a bit helpless.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46Everything depends on our remaining lots.
0:22:49 > 0:22:54Now lot 152 which is the gothic wall bracket which is down there.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56I love this wall bracket.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01It's so impressive. The oak leaves on there, the detail is fantastic.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04We're looking for about £60. OK.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07Interest on here means I can start straight in at £170.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11My goodness!
0:23:11 > 0:23:12And selling at 170.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Last chance at £170.
0:23:15 > 0:23:16Thank you.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20£170!
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Imagine if we'd had a pair!
0:23:22 > 0:23:25No, we must be thankful what we've got for that one, I think.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28On this occasion, I think Paul's delighted to be to be proved wrong,
0:23:28 > 0:23:33and a keen commission bidder pushed us more than £100 past our estimate.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37And when the fossilised panel which Paul found goes before the bidders...
0:23:37 > 0:23:41Selling at £180... Thank you.
0:23:41 > 0:23:46It's another estimate-busting sale at an astonishing £180.
0:23:46 > 0:23:47Bullseye!
0:23:47 > 0:23:49What an astonishing about-turn.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53After a bad start to the day, we've seen things improve considerably.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55But Emerald is still looking anxious.
0:23:55 > 0:24:01We all are, to be honest, so we still need to make a lot of money if we're going to hit our target.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03Everything depends on our final lot.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05The Godwin-style cabinet.
0:24:05 > 0:24:12I've put an £800 reserve on in the hope that someone will recognise it and pay up for it.
0:24:12 > 0:24:13Good luck.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16So definitely, unless we get to £800, it's not sold.
0:24:16 > 0:24:17Let's see what happens.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19A few late bids that came in finally,
0:24:19 > 0:24:22I can start at £850...
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- Fantastic.- So it's gone?
0:24:26 > 0:24:27Anymore at £850?
0:24:27 > 0:24:34I'm selling, make no mistake at £850, last chance at £850, on the book at £850.
0:24:34 > 0:24:35Thank you.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39And well done, Paul, your gamble paid off,
0:24:39 > 0:24:42and I'm certain we've broken our target,
0:24:42 > 0:24:44but today's sale has been a real rollercoaster ride
0:24:44 > 0:24:46for Emerald and for Ashley, and for us,
0:24:46 > 0:24:48so let's hope we've got good news.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52That's the end of the auction, done and dusted, as they say.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54We had a couple of disappointments.
0:24:54 > 0:24:57I know some things didn't make the money you wanted, Emerald.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00The surprise was the little black table.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02That £270, that was was well over my estimate.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05I think between the two of them, you've done all right.
0:25:05 > 0:25:10You want £1,500 and today you've made £2,005!
0:25:10 > 0:25:13- Whoo!- That's great!
0:25:13 > 0:25:18- You see, you got there in the end, didn't you?- Yes.
0:25:18 > 0:25:24- That's a lot of money to be taking for just for a day, isn't it, really?- Sure.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26Well, have a great holiday and enjoy it, won't you?
0:25:33 > 0:25:37A few days later, Ashley and Emerald have plenty to celebrate.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39There's a holiday to Africa to come
0:25:39 > 0:25:43but first there's a rather special event to enjoy.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46We're throwing a party for my daughter, who's turned 11,
0:25:46 > 0:25:48so we've got everyone together to go on the ice.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52I chose the Natural History Museum because her dad and I got married here.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56Emerald has brought a whole group of friends along with her
0:25:56 > 0:25:59and it's time to put their best foot forward and face the music.
0:26:08 > 0:26:12These girls have shown Torvill and Dean a thing or two tonight.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16Let's find out if this was a fairytale ending for our birthday girl.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18I'm here with all my friends and we've just been on the ice,
0:26:18 > 0:26:20and it's really good fun.
0:26:24 > 0:26:29Thanks to a rather adventurous auction, Ashley and Emerald can look forward to the trip of a lifetime.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33If you've got a project in mind that you need to raise some funds for,
0:26:33 > 0:26:36by selling some antiques and collectibles you have in your home,
0:26:36 > 0:26:38why not call in Cash in the Attic?
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