0:00:02 > 0:00:03Welcome to Cash In The Attic,
0:00:03 > 0:00:08the programme that searches out treasures around your home and then sells them for you at auction.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11Today, I'm in Milton Keynes, a place that's traditionally
0:00:11 > 0:00:16not known for its culture, but I'm about to visit a building that has changed all of that.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19It took 25 years of campaigning to get it built
0:00:19 > 0:00:24but now it's the state-of-the-art Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery.
0:00:24 > 0:00:31Opened in 1999, this theatre has placed Milton Keynes very firmly on the country's cultural map.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34It plays host to all manner of productions from independent
0:00:34 > 0:00:38touring companies to those heading to the stages of the West End.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42A very fitting place for me to visit when you consider the musical talents
0:00:42 > 0:00:43of the family we're about to meet.
0:00:43 > 0:00:49But for a town that isn't normally associated with culture, this theatre make a radical statement.
0:00:49 > 0:00:55So let's hope we find lots and lots of items today to pull in the pounds at auction.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20Coming up on today's Cash In The Attic,
0:01:20 > 0:01:24James' valuations come as a very pleasant surprise to a family of jazz lovers.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27That's more than a week's pocket money!
0:01:27 > 0:01:30Chantal has decided maybe she'd like to... LAUGHTER
0:01:30 > 0:01:34A legendary musician arrives to perform a familiar tune.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37PLAYS CASH IN THE ATTIC THEME TUNE
0:01:38 > 0:01:40That's all we know of it!
0:01:40 > 0:01:44Some expectations are dashed on the day of auction.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47That was awful. Terrible.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52So let's hope we're not all humming the Cash In The Attic Blues when the final hammer falls.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56Well, I'm on my way to meet a very talented lady, who's hoping that
0:01:56 > 0:01:59the Cash In The Attic team can help her raise enough money
0:01:59 > 0:02:03for a long-term project, also a very cool night out.
0:02:03 > 0:02:09For the past 17 years this three-bedroom detached property in Milton Keynes
0:02:09 > 0:02:13has been the home to former professional singer, Thea Cooper.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Thea is very passionate about music and as her two children are all too well aware
0:02:17 > 0:02:24the house is absolutely crammed full of all manner of items relating to Thea's distinguished career.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29But soon music will no longer be in the air of this particular house
0:02:29 > 0:02:32because Thea is moving on to pastures new.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36Her children have flown the nest and it's now time for Thea
0:02:36 > 0:02:38to commence that new chapter in her life.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41Hi, James. Morning.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43Are you in fine voice today? # Always. #
0:02:43 > 0:02:47Always, because this lady, she's apparently a very good singer,
0:02:47 > 0:02:52very much involved in music and the whole sort of show business thing, so...
0:02:52 > 0:02:55I haven't played a musical instrument in years,
0:02:55 > 0:02:56but why don't we get with the beat?
0:02:56 > 0:02:59You haven't bought your tambourine? No!
0:02:59 > 0:03:00What a shame! Come on.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Thea and Chantal, how good to see you.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Don't get up, I don't want to disturb the work.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11This is what I love to come in and witness, two girls already rummaging around.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13Where did all this stuff come from?
0:03:13 > 0:03:19Well, some of it was inherited, some of it was given to me and I bought some things as well.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22And why did you decide to call in Cash In The Attic?
0:03:22 > 0:03:27Well, I was sitting at my computer one night thinking about downsizing
0:03:27 > 0:03:30to a two bedroomed bungalow, looking around thinking,
0:03:30 > 0:03:33"Where on Earth am I going to get rid of all this stuff?"
0:03:33 > 0:03:37and so I went online and sent an e-mail to Cash In The Attic.
0:03:37 > 0:03:38You thought the team will come in and do it.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41I thought nobody would come!
0:03:41 > 0:03:46And here we are! Absolutely. Chantal, do you think it's a good idea that your mum
0:03:46 > 0:03:47has decided to sell off her things?
0:03:47 > 0:03:52Wouldn't you like to keep some of it? I've got a few pieces that I've kept for myself,
0:03:52 > 0:03:54so I've got a few memories that I'll keep.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56Are you more minimalistic?
0:03:56 > 0:04:02Yeah. I don't collect quite as much stuff as Mum! So how much would you like to raise?
0:04:02 > 0:04:05I'd like to raise ?700,
0:04:05 > 0:04:09that would help towards my move and a good night out for the family.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13When you say you want a good night out for all the family, where would you like to go?
0:04:13 > 0:04:17Well, there's a theatre close by that John Dankworth and Cleo Laine
0:04:17 > 0:04:22have a close association with, so it would be nice to go out with the family to that
0:04:22 > 0:04:24and have something to eat as well.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26you've done enough rummaging in the box.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30We're all here now with our team and I think we should go
0:04:30 > 0:04:33and do some cracking work to raise your ?700.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35So there'll be no shortage of items for us
0:04:35 > 0:04:38in our mission to downsize and raise money
0:04:38 > 0:04:41for a night of jazz for Thea and her family.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Hoping to squeeze out every penny of Thea's
0:04:44 > 0:04:47lifelong passion for collecting is our expert, James Rylands.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50His reputation in the antiques world is legendary,
0:04:50 > 0:04:53which is more than can be said for his musical talents.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59That's an interesting noise. You weren't supposed to discover me playing!
0:04:59 > 0:05:04Don't give up the day job, go back to the the tambourine!
0:05:04 > 0:05:07That was awful, wasn't it? It was, yes. Where did it come from?
0:05:07 > 0:05:11The daughter of a friend of mine left it for me
0:05:11 > 0:05:15and I think she thought, as I was a musician,
0:05:15 > 0:05:17that I'd play the piano and accordion which I don't.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19You don't? No, no, no.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21You can't take over where I left off? I can't lift it.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24They're very heavy. Have you ever played it?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27I wouldn't know where to start playing it!
0:05:27 > 0:05:30Have you heard it being played? I don't think so.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33The whole thing was invented early in the 19th century,
0:05:33 > 0:05:37over in Berlin by a chap called Friedrich Buschmann.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41They came over to England in the 1840s and in those days
0:05:41 > 0:05:46quite often they came over in kit form and the shopkeeper had to put them together himself.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48Like flat-pack?
0:05:48 > 0:05:49It's almost like flat-pack.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53This particular one made by the Galanti family out in Mondiano
0:05:53 > 0:05:56in Italy was probably made in the 1950s.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59I actually just love the front here.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04This looks like the sort of radiator grille of one of those American 1950s cars.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07I think that it's going into a general auction
0:06:07 > 0:06:11so something like ?80 to ?100 would be the right estimate.
0:06:11 > 0:06:12And see what happens.
0:06:12 > 0:06:17I must say it does look a fine, substantial instrument, but you know what,
0:06:17 > 0:06:22must find more things if we're to raise the money we'd better get cracking.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Yeah.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28I haven't had any emotional attachment to the piano accordion at all,
0:06:28 > 0:06:34so I'm quite happy for that to go and give pleasure to somebody else, who knows how to play it.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39Goody, that gladly discounts James from bidding for the accordion
0:06:39 > 0:06:42and as long as he resists playing it again
0:06:42 > 0:06:44it should impress the bidders at auction.
0:06:44 > 0:06:50The downsizing process has begun which is good because this house is crammed with items
0:06:50 > 0:06:51that Thea has collected over the years,
0:06:51 > 0:06:54including this Poole pottery vase
0:06:54 > 0:06:57which James values at ?40 to ?70.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01Chantal, it's all very interesting, all these bits of crockery,
0:07:01 > 0:07:05but what I'm really interested in is this amazing bit of furniture.
0:07:05 > 0:07:06Where did this come from?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09This has come from my grandma.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12She's had it for years and has passed it down to my mum now.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Do you like it? I don't mind it.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19I know my mum likes it, but as she's downsizing she needs to get rid of it now.
0:07:19 > 0:07:25I think it was probably made round about 1900, 1910 and originally
0:07:25 > 0:07:30it would have been made to go into what I'd call a stockbroker Tudor house.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35That means is that in the early years of the 20th century, when more and more people
0:07:35 > 0:07:38were living in the suburbs, yet wanted to live in,
0:07:38 > 0:07:41not a red-brick house but a fake Tudor house,
0:07:41 > 0:07:45and this is the sort of piece of furniture they'd have had inside.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49It's made very specifically to go into a dining room.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52Do you see the mirrors on the back there? Yes.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Do you see the edges of them have got this angle,
0:07:55 > 0:07:59that's what we call beveled plates and that is a nice sign of quality.
0:07:59 > 0:08:06It means that that mirror plate was made specifically to go into that particular space, so handmade
0:08:06 > 0:08:12and when it comes to value we're going to be looking at between ?100 and ?200. OK.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Which is, you know, I mean that's very useful,
0:08:14 > 0:08:19it's towards the kitty, but something of that size you'd think it should be worth more.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Yeah. On a good day, we'll see what happens.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24Anyway, let's see what else you can show me. OK.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28It was interesting to hear about the dresser.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31It was disappointing that such a large item wouldn't be worth more.
0:08:31 > 0:08:37?100 to ?200 does seem awfully cheap for such an imposing piece of furniture,
0:08:37 > 0:08:41but as we all know only too well anything can happen at auction.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46Upstairs more evidence of Thea's passion for music is unearthed, with this clarinet.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49It was made by the British music publishers Boosey Hawkes,
0:08:49 > 0:08:57a company that in the 1930s became a major manufacturer of brass, string and wind instruments.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01James thinks this clarinet could fetch between ?40 and ?60.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05It's another very useful addition towards our ?700 target
0:09:05 > 0:09:10for Thea and her family to indulge in a night of world class jazz.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12James, could you have a look at this silver?
0:09:12 > 0:09:16I'm not sure whether it's real or not but you, no doubt, will tell me.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20You've got a bit of everything here. Where did it come from? It's my mother-in-law.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22OK, I think she's done you proud.
0:09:22 > 0:09:27I like this because you've got this nice little repousse work on the top,
0:09:27 > 0:09:31decorated with angels, which is based on a picture by
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Joshua Reynolds, actually. Oh, right!
0:09:33 > 0:09:37And that's hallmarked Birmingham.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39It's late Victorian, looking at the marks.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42But all these other little...
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Hang on, these, those look Indian.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48They belonged to my father-in-law. He brought them back from the war.
0:09:48 > 0:09:49He was stationed in India.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52It's a typical example of Indian work, which is
0:09:52 > 0:09:58like a little salt, made in the European style, but with this very distinctive Indian decoration on.
0:09:58 > 0:10:05Now, if you look at these sugar tongs, largely plate,
0:10:05 > 0:10:09made very much in a Georgian style, when sugar was quite expensive.
0:10:09 > 0:10:16So you needed a special, special pair of tongs to pick the sugar out like this.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Well, of course, nowadays nobody really uses them very much. No.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23They're great for display, but no great functional use.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25I think what we've got here, Thea,
0:10:25 > 0:10:29probably is about ?60 to ?100 worth, something like that.
0:10:29 > 0:10:35OK. The silverware I've enjoyed looking at, I've had it for some time
0:10:35 > 0:10:38and I think now that it's the time to let it go.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43Whilst James carries on searching, some very distinguished help arrives at the door.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47Colleague and great family friend, the legendary jazz musician
0:10:47 > 0:10:50Johnny Dankworth, and his singing sensation daughter, Jacqui.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56It's fantastic you've been able to join us.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59How did you first meet this lady?
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Well, when we moved into this area,
0:11:02 > 0:11:04where we still live after 40 odd years,
0:11:04 > 0:11:09we decided to have a music education centre and so one of the
0:11:09 > 0:11:13first people we came across was Thea and so we enlisted her.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17For many years she ran all of our music courses,
0:11:17 > 0:11:21which involved a lot of work as well as a lot of musical knowledge.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23I know that you ended up teaching Jacqui,
0:11:23 > 0:11:26but I'm wondering what your first memory was, Jacqui, of Thea?
0:11:26 > 0:11:30I studied A level music and part of my exam
0:11:30 > 0:11:34was the practical side and I had to get my grade seven singing
0:11:34 > 0:11:38so I had to do all the scales and the classical pieces
0:11:38 > 0:11:40and Thea got me through it, really.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44Of course, Mum and Dad being so famous worldwide,
0:11:44 > 0:11:47was it difficult for you to carve out your own niche?
0:11:47 > 0:11:52I spent most of my career trying to prove that I can do it on my own and... Which you have done.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56And also Cleo's a very influential singer
0:11:56 > 0:12:00and a very big personality to follow.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03I think Jacqui has done it just absolutely admirably
0:12:03 > 0:12:06in that she's made a style which is her own
0:12:06 > 0:12:09and nothing like her mother's whatsoever.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12Nice! Thanks, Dad.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16Which is very hard to do. What I also think is fantastic
0:12:16 > 0:12:19is that you've been able to perform as a family
0:12:19 > 0:12:22and that's made a strong stamp. You must have watched this many times.
0:12:22 > 0:12:29Oh, yes, the Christmas shows are really something, well, they're a cult now, aren't they?
0:12:29 > 0:12:33I could spend the programme just listening to all the stories,
0:12:33 > 0:12:34but we've got to do a bit of work.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37'Well, it's not every day one gets to meet
0:12:37 > 0:12:39'two such highly regarded musicians,
0:12:39 > 0:12:43'but we're here to raise the money for Thea to treat her family to a night of jazz.'
0:12:43 > 0:12:49Fortunately, Chantal is on the case and spots this rather elegant stick stand,
0:12:49 > 0:12:52which James values at ?30 to ?50.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56And as I love tea, I'm rather taken with this Paragon tea service,
0:12:56 > 0:13:00which James estimates at ?40 to ?60.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03We're gradually progressing towards our ?700 target.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06Johnny's found something that might get us even closer.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09Well, this is something that I came across.
0:13:19 > 0:13:20THEY CLAP
0:13:20 > 0:13:26That's amazing, I think it's great that you can pick up just a bit of old metal and bring it to life.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28This isn't just any old metal!
0:13:28 > 0:13:32A bit of old vegetable can pick up a bit of old metal!
0:13:32 > 0:13:34So, is this something that was up at the school?
0:13:34 > 0:13:38Well, I'm not sure exactly how it came into Thea's hands.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42Well, it was given to me when I ran the jazz courses for you,
0:13:42 > 0:13:47I lent it to students on the courses and now it's coming back.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50Well, they've been around for a lot longer than you might think
0:13:50 > 0:13:56because the original was named after Adolphus Sax, in the 1820s, 30s...
0:13:56 > 0:13:591840s. 1840s, yeah, 1840s, sorry.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02That's when it was patented.
0:14:02 > 0:14:08I can tell this is before 1950 because there's a note missing
0:14:08 > 0:14:12that's an all modern saxophones and it's missing from here.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17They only started putting it in on a regular basis just after World War II in fact.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20So that's roughly when this, between the wars?
0:14:20 > 0:14:23I would, at a guess, by the shape of it and the feel of it
0:14:23 > 0:14:28and the insignia down there, it's probably more like in the '20s or 30s.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31Jacqui's one of the best singers in the country,
0:14:31 > 0:14:34if you don't do a bit of scat singing I'll be disappointed.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37Well, we could try.
0:14:37 > 0:14:38One, two, three, four.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41HE PLAYS CASH IN THE ATTIC THEME TUNE
0:14:42 > 0:14:44That's all we know of it!
0:14:46 > 0:14:48Our theme tune will never be the same again!
0:14:48 > 0:14:50It's got the Dankworth stamp.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54I hope I get an arranger's credit for that.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55Will it sell well at auction?
0:14:55 > 0:14:59The very fact that it's very much like the original one played
0:14:59 > 0:15:03by Charlie Parker gives it an extra impetus to the jazz lovers, I think.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06James, we can verify, as performed by Johnny Dankworth.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08I think it's got sax appeal, it has.
0:15:11 > 0:15:17If we put an estimate of ?150-250 on it and see what we get,
0:15:17 > 0:15:19but I think, Thea, you've got to think,
0:15:19 > 0:15:21"Do I need to put a reserve price on this?"
0:15:21 > 0:15:24Yes, I think ?250 would be right, it'd be fair.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28Why don't we just book Johnny and Jacqui to come along on auction day
0:15:28 > 0:15:31and it'll sell for thousands?!
0:15:37 > 0:15:43What an unexpected treat to have a rendition of our theme tune by the great Johnny Dankworth.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47And what a great find - with such provenance, this deserves to do well at auction.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49There's really plenty for us to see in this house,
0:15:49 > 0:15:54and Thea's family heirlooms just seem to keep on coming.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59Thea? Where did this handsome piece of furniture come from?
0:15:59 > 0:16:02That was one of my mother-in-law's favourite pieces of furniture.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07OK, so it's mother-in-law's and you're desperate to get rid of it!
0:16:07 > 0:16:10Well, I've enjoyed having it, and I think now it's just time.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12I'm downsizing, I've got to let it go.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17This is a display cabinet, it's made to be filled up with things to look at,
0:16:17 > 0:16:19and in a way that's typical of its era,
0:16:19 > 0:16:24because it's late Victorian, Edwardian, so round about 1900 in date.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26Was it for showing off what they'd got?
0:16:26 > 0:16:28Absolutely! Forget the car in the drive.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32In those days it was, "Look at all our wonderful bits of silver and our
0:16:32 > 0:16:35"tea service that we treasure", and that's how you did it. Yeah.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38It's like a sort of status symbol of the time.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40It's made of mahogany, and like a lot of
0:16:40 > 0:16:45Victorian-Edwardian furniture, it's a mishmash of lots of earlier styles.
0:16:45 > 0:16:50So we've got a bit of Adam, Robert Adam in here with these ribbon-tied bell flowers,
0:16:50 > 0:16:55we've got Chinese Chippendale along the top here with this blind fret,
0:16:55 > 0:16:56and then we've got a bit of Gothic
0:16:56 > 0:17:00with these little the lancet-arched glazed display doors.
0:17:00 > 0:17:05In many ways, bits of furniture like this are a lot cheaper than they used to be,
0:17:05 > 0:17:10because people are going through that minimalist phase, less is more and things like that.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15So, I think that if we sent this off to auction and put quite a mean estimate
0:17:15 > 0:17:20of say ?50-100 on it and then let's see it go on and make more than that.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Right. I think that's where we should be.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26But one piece of furniture is never enough, so lead on and let's find some more.
0:17:26 > 0:17:32So it's off to auction for another bulky piece of furniture.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36Our mission, of course, is to downsize, and it's really building momentum.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41Chantal discovers a collection of Art Deco Minton china, valued at ?20-30.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44We seem to be doing sterling work on the antiques front,
0:17:44 > 0:17:47but I'm keen to find out more about Thea's love of music.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51You're about to change your life quite dramatically, so what has brought that about?
0:17:51 > 0:17:55Well, I'm now a pensioner!
0:17:55 > 0:17:56Ssh, don't say the word.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59I don't want to see the bus pass, not for one second.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03Don't get that in Milton Keynes. And I've got a house in Florida,
0:18:03 > 0:18:07which is lovely, because I'm going to, hopefully, now I'm downsizing,
0:18:07 > 0:18:09be able to spend a bit more time there.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12How do you feel about Mum selling this house and moving away?
0:18:12 > 0:18:15She's not going too far, it's only about 20 minutes away,
0:18:15 > 0:18:18so we'll still be able to see each other regularly.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22So tell me about your upbringing and particularly training in music.
0:18:22 > 0:18:23Did you perform professionally?
0:18:23 > 0:18:27Yes, yes. I did mainly oratorio and recital work,
0:18:27 > 0:18:32and I suppose it culminated with a recital at the Purcell Room in London.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35And then I think I just decided,
0:18:35 > 0:18:38with the responsibilities of children,
0:18:38 > 0:18:41it was better to channel myself in other directions.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44So she gave it all up for you, Chantal, and your brother.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45What can I say? Exactly!
0:18:45 > 0:18:49So you gave it up to look after your children, went other directions.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52One was, of course, was The Stables,
0:18:52 > 0:18:55Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth have this marvellous school where they
0:18:55 > 0:18:58encourage young people and they have their theatre there.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02I ran their education courses for something like 21 years,
0:19:02 > 0:19:05and again, it opened lots of doors for me.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07It was absolutely great...
0:19:07 > 0:19:11feeling and atmosphere there, and I met some fascinating people.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15Don't think you can escape into rummaging for items for the auction
0:19:15 > 0:19:17without letting me hearing your voice.
0:19:17 > 0:19:24# The waters of time come between him and me
0:19:24 > 0:19:29# And here I will stand with a tear in my eye
0:19:29 > 0:19:37# Oh, sighing and sighing my sweetheart to see. #
0:19:37 > 0:19:40Oh, lovely!
0:19:40 > 0:19:43Your turn now, Chantal. No, no way!
0:19:44 > 0:19:48I don't think any amount of persuading would persuade Chantal to belt out a tune.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51We'll save her talents for unearthing valuables,
0:19:51 > 0:19:55which is just what James does when he spots this oak cabinet top.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58He values it at between ?40 and ?70.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02And I'm hoping that I've found something that might also be of interest.
0:20:02 > 0:20:03Here, look what I've found.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07A rather interesting gold coin, which looks like it's been a necklace before.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11Yes, it was given to me by a friend in France, it's a French coin.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14I think, James, you might be very interested in us.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18I can tell that's made of gold, that's got a nice weight to it.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20That's quite a rare coin, it's quite unusual.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25So this is Louis Napoleon, who was the first Napoleon's nephew.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28On the other side we've got
0:20:28 > 0:20:3220 Fr, so that's a gold 20 Franc piece,
0:20:32 > 0:20:36the French royal coat of arms and "Empire Francais"
0:20:36 > 0:20:37and dated 1868.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41Now, the slightly bad news is the fact that someone's mounted it up
0:20:41 > 0:20:46means it's taken away a lot of its value as a coin.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50The good news is that gold is at an all-time high at the moment.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54It's getting on for $950 an ounce.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57Gosh! That is more than a week's pocket money.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00I think Chantal has decided maybe she'd like to keep that.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03You weren't interested in this before now, were you? I am now!
0:21:03 > 0:21:05What do we think it's worth, then, James?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08Well, I'm gonna say between ?100 and ?200.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11Wow! Are you absolutely sure you want to part with it?
0:21:11 > 0:21:12Cos it is a very personal gift.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15Yes, I'll have to think about it, especially
0:21:15 > 0:21:19now I've heard the detail, and it's fascinating, the things that James has told us.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21So, this is our last find of the day,
0:21:21 > 0:21:25I'm sure you'd like to know how much you've raised, potentially anyway.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28After such a lovely day, that doesn't seem important, but go on.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Isn't that lovely?
0:21:30 > 0:21:36About my person I have a bit of paper that tells me exactly what you may have.
0:21:36 > 0:21:43Now, all things crossed, everything crossed, you should raise ?650.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47However...if you add the gold coin that you've be wearing
0:21:47 > 0:21:53around your neck occasionally, you could make ?750 or indeed ?850.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57Yes. Well, that's been worth getting up early for.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00That's a good rummage and a good raid in your house.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01Absolutely, a great variety.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05Well, we've had a terrific day helping Thea and Chantal
0:22:05 > 0:22:10downsize their home, and we've taken in some music and, of course, a bit of singing along the way.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12So, heading off to auction we have...
0:22:12 > 0:22:20A Victorian dresser that's been passed down through the family and valued at a very reasonable ?100,
0:22:20 > 0:22:25an Italian accordion from the 1950s valued at ?80-100,
0:22:25 > 0:22:28the American saxophone, as demonstrated by the
0:22:28 > 0:22:33one and only Johnny Dankworth and carrying a reserve of ?250.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37But will the gold coin of Napoleon III make it to auction?
0:22:37 > 0:22:42It's got an estimate of ?100-200, but the question is,
0:22:42 > 0:22:45will Thea be able to part with it?
0:22:45 > 0:22:49Still to come on Cash In The Attic, the jazz lovers experience the highs at auction.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52I'll give you a kiss this time... Fantastic!
0:22:52 > 0:22:55But not everything goes quite according to plan.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58No! No, no, no, no!
0:22:58 > 0:23:02But will we have reached our target when the final hammer falls?
0:23:07 > 0:23:12Now, today, I'm drumming up support for Thea Cooper and her daughter Chantal.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14It's been a few weeks since we searched their home
0:23:14 > 0:23:17in Milton Keynes for antiques and collectibles
0:23:17 > 0:23:23to sell here at auction, and today I've come to the auction rooms of Shouler Son in Melton Mowbray.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25The auction house is open for business,
0:23:25 > 0:23:28and there's no shortage of potential bidders.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32Remember, Thea's planning on treating her family to a night of jazz,
0:23:32 > 0:23:35and with some great items up for grabs,
0:23:35 > 0:23:38we've got high hopes that we'll be able to achieve our target.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45James, that's what I love about you, studying your catalogue already.
0:23:45 > 0:23:46Studying form! I know!
0:23:46 > 0:23:51We're about to meet Thea and Chantal, but didn't we have a great day at Milton Keynes?
0:23:51 > 0:23:54It's not every day somebody like Johnny Dankworth
0:23:54 > 0:23:57drops by to play the instruments we're going to auction.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00Do you know, Gloria, I'd almost forgotten we were there
0:24:00 > 0:24:02to do the valuing and getting things together.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05An interesting mix of things to be auctioned off today.
0:24:05 > 0:24:06We have a lot of instruments,
0:24:06 > 0:24:10so let's just hope in this general auction
0:24:10 > 0:24:12that there are people who will love these things.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14Thea had that gold coin that you liked.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16I wonder, will she bring it?
0:24:16 > 0:24:21With an estimate of ?100 plus, that's quite a chunk of our total, so I hope she has!
0:24:21 > 0:24:26Chantal and Thea probably have arrived by now, so shall we go and meet them?
0:24:26 > 0:24:30We're counting on the musical instruments achieving good prices
0:24:30 > 0:24:34if we're going to reach our ?700 target, so let's hope that Thea and Chantal
0:24:34 > 0:24:36aren't the only music fans in the auction room.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40Good morning. All systems go!
0:24:40 > 0:24:44You look very cheery, bright. Are you full of anticipation today?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Oh, yes. Lovely. I'm really enjoying it already.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Good. And, Chantal, this is your first auction?
0:24:49 > 0:24:52It's all new to me, so I'm excited to see what happens.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55Now, the big question is, did you bring the gold coin?
0:24:55 > 0:24:57Ta-da!
0:24:57 > 0:25:00You did! What was the deciding factor in letting it go?
0:25:00 > 0:25:02I didn't think I needed it.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05I don't think I'll wear it again, so...
0:25:05 > 0:25:07I need the money more than the coin.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Thea, we've got reserves on one or two things.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12Yes, I've put a reserve on the saxophone.
0:25:12 > 0:25:13That's 250?
0:25:13 > 0:25:16And I thought about my clarinet and I thought,
0:25:16 > 0:25:20"Well, normally if you buy a child a clarinet,
0:25:20 > 0:25:24"just a cheap one to see how it's going to go, it's ?200."
0:25:24 > 0:25:26So, I've put a reserve of 100 on that.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29We've got the accordion, as well.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Do you have high hopes for this auction today?
0:25:31 > 0:25:36I do. I just peeked in there and there's a full room, lots of people, which is what we want.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38Well, I think, we should creep in.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42Yes. Because it's under way and we've got a lot of work to do. Yeah.
0:25:45 > 0:25:49A relieved James is feeling optimistic about the auction.
0:25:49 > 0:25:54And that's a view shared by today's auctioneer, Ben Shouler.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56There's a good buzz at the moment,
0:25:56 > 0:26:00so I'm pretty sure that we'll do well for her, do well for the Coopers.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04If you're planning on heading to your local auction house,
0:26:04 > 0:26:08be aware that commission and possibly other charges will be added to your bill.
0:26:08 > 0:26:13Lot 154, now, is the sundry silver and EP ware.
0:26:13 > 0:26:14Nice little tray for you, there.
0:26:14 > 0:26:21Yes, our first lot to go under the hammer is the silverware, valued at 60 - ?100.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25Is there usually an interest in these more trinket-y kind of objects?
0:26:25 > 0:26:30The good news is that the silver price, the melt price, is the highest it's been for years.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33The bad news is some of those more Victorian things where they're quite
0:26:33 > 0:26:37twiddly and ornate, not quite as fashionable as they used to be.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40Now, here's your item coming up.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44Where's it gonna be? The guide's ?60. ?40, to get on, then?
0:26:44 > 0:26:45At 30, sir?
0:26:45 > 0:26:4820 bid, 20. We've got 20.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50A third of where we want to be!
0:26:50 > 0:26:53Five? Eight? 30? Two? Five?
0:26:53 > 0:26:5640? ?40, on my left.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00At ?40. 42, 45, 48, 50, five?
0:27:00 > 0:27:0455, far left. 60, down here. 65, 70.
0:27:04 > 0:27:08?70, sitting down. At ?70, at ?70.
0:27:08 > 0:27:13Anybody else? At ?70. 125.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16Well done, brilliant. I'll give you a kiss this time.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19Fantastic! That's encouraging, isn't it?
0:27:19 > 0:27:21Yes, it is. She's so relieved, her body...
0:27:21 > 0:27:24Her body went like this, like relief.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26What a terrific start.
0:27:26 > 0:27:30?70 - that's bang in the middle of James's estimate.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33And hopefully a good sign of things to come.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37Next up, it's a complete six piece Paragon country lane tea set.
0:27:37 > 0:27:4025 pieces, so a lot. It's very pretty, isn't it?
0:27:40 > 0:27:42It's lovely, and unused, practically.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46Surely this has got to be worth its estimate of ?40?
0:27:46 > 0:27:49Who's got me ?40? ?40, full tea set?
0:27:49 > 0:27:53?20? Oh, no! For goodness' sake!
0:27:53 > 0:27:58?10? ?5, ?5, ?5, at ?5?
0:27:58 > 0:28:01?6, ?6. ?6 only, at ?6.
0:28:01 > 0:28:03?6, ?6 only, at ?6? At six. Eight?
0:28:03 > 0:28:07?8. Eight. 10? ?10, ?10, ?10. At 12?
0:28:07 > 0:28:09At 12. It's low bidding here.
0:28:09 > 0:28:14At ?18, now. At ?18. 20? Please.
0:28:14 > 0:28:16At ?20, in the middle. No!
0:28:16 > 0:28:20At ?20. Everybody else done at 20?
0:28:20 > 0:28:24All done at ?20. You're joking.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26That is awful, awful.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30That's under a pound a piece. Ridiculous!
0:28:30 > 0:28:33That is a disappointment, ?20 short of its lowest estimate.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36Not the result we were after,
0:28:36 > 0:28:38but we must be positive.
0:28:38 > 0:28:43Other items in this sale are selling well, and we have some great lots still to come.
0:28:43 > 0:28:50Lot 195, now, is the gold Napoleon III 20 franc pendant. 1868.
0:28:50 > 0:28:54Thea had to think long and hard about bringing this item to the sale.
0:28:54 > 0:28:56I hope it performs well for her.
0:28:56 > 0:29:02We've got an estimate upwards of ?100, but let's not forget gold is at an all-time high at the moment.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04And that's what counts, at the end of the day.
0:29:04 > 0:29:07Where are we gonna start, for it, then? 50, to get on?
0:29:07 > 0:29:1040, thank you, sir. ?40, ?40.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12Two, 5, 8?
0:29:12 > 0:29:1750? Five? 60? Five? 70? Five? Yes!
0:29:17 > 0:29:2175, there. At ?75. 80, fresh bidder.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24?80, ?80? 85? 90?
0:29:24 > 0:29:3195? 100? ?100? At ?100, at ?100. ?100.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33All out, right now? ?100.
0:29:33 > 0:29:34Anybody else?
0:29:34 > 0:29:35100...
0:29:35 > 0:29:38You made it, ?100.
0:29:38 > 0:29:43That's good, isn't it? James is wrung out!
0:29:43 > 0:29:48?100, what a relief. That's just the result we needed for team morale.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51I was really pleased with the price of the gold coin.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53I think it's worth it.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55I would have been very disappointed
0:29:55 > 0:29:59if it had gone for less than ?100, so that's good.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03Let's hope our luck continues with the Poole pottery vase.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06I can't remember where you got it. Just remind me.
0:30:06 > 0:30:11I went up to Aberdeen to see my cousin last summer, and I bought it in a silent auction for ?3.50.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14So anything over that'll be a profit.
0:30:14 > 0:30:18?20, and start me? ?10, ?10, ?10, 10. 12? 12? 15?
0:30:18 > 0:30:21This is very low. 18, ?18? 20?
0:30:21 > 0:30:25At 22, 22, 22, now? At 22.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27No, don't. Come on!
0:30:27 > 0:30:30At five, 25, now. At 25, at 25. He's stopped.
0:30:30 > 0:30:38At 25, there. At ?25, all done at 25?
0:30:38 > 0:30:42Actually, not as much, but still a profit for you.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45I think we should be pretty satisfied with that.
0:30:45 > 0:30:49A good profit on the ?3.50 Thea paid for it less than a year ago.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52Next up, a collection of Art Deco Minton china.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55And I'm bid 12? ?12, now. ?12.
0:30:55 > 0:31:00Fingers crossed this time. ?12, only? 15? 18?
0:31:00 > 0:31:0220? Two? Five?
0:31:02 > 0:31:0525?
0:31:05 > 0:31:0725, in the middle. 28.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10They're bidding all over the place. Yes.
0:31:10 > 0:31:15?30 in the middle. All done at ?30?
0:31:15 > 0:31:17Wow! That's a lovely little surprise, isn't it?
0:31:17 > 0:31:20?30, top estimate - a great result in
0:31:20 > 0:31:25advance of the first of our musical instruments to come up for sale.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30Right, lot 421, now, is the Bousy Hawkes model 77 clarinet.
0:31:30 > 0:31:32We have to hope that there are some
0:31:32 > 0:31:37budding musicians in the auction room today for this to reach its ?100 reserve.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40Why did you decide to sell something so personal?
0:31:40 > 0:31:43Well, nobody's interested in it.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46Aren't you interested in playing it, Chantal? I tried it once.
0:31:46 > 0:31:48I didn't pick it up. Once was enough, eh?!
0:31:48 > 0:31:53She played the flute. Have we ?100, anywhere? 100? 70?
0:31:53 > 0:31:5450, bid. 50, 50, 50.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57At ?50, ?50, and five? At 55. 60?
0:31:57 > 0:32:03Five? 70? At ?70, bid at ?70.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05Last chance, then. ?70? Anyone else gonna come in at ?70?
0:32:05 > 0:32:07Sorry, can't do that, I'm afraid.
0:32:07 > 0:32:09It wasn't meant to leave you.
0:32:09 > 0:32:13Well, with bids failing to reach the ?100 reserve,
0:32:13 > 0:32:16the clarinet goes home with Thea.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20The bidders haven't been wooed by our first musical instrument, which isn't a good sign,
0:32:20 > 0:32:25as next up it's the saxophone, demonstrated by the great Johnny Dankworth.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29We know it sounds good, we know it still works, and to know that John's
0:32:29 > 0:32:34actually played it himself makes it particularly special.
0:32:34 > 0:32:39Been played by the famous gentlemen on our left - not him, that one there - Johnny Dankworth.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42There's a lot of interest in it, and a few phone bids have come in as well.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44That would be lovely.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48We've got a reserve, we've got a reserve of 250, which I think was very wise to put on.
0:32:48 > 0:32:53?300? This is it! I'm gonna hold on to you this time!
0:32:53 > 0:32:58200? At ?100, now, at ?100?
0:32:58 > 0:33:02We'll start somewhere. 110, 120.
0:33:02 > 0:33:10120? 120. 130? 130. 140? 140. 150.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12It's like ascending the scale.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16190? 200? 200.
0:33:16 > 0:33:21Got to get to 50. 220? 220. 240? 240.
0:33:21 > 0:33:25260, sir? 240, bid. 260.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28Yes! Yep, we're there.
0:33:28 > 0:33:30At ?260, at 260.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34280, on the phone again at 280. 300.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37At ?300, now. At ?300. At ?300.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40It's up to you. At ?300. 320.
0:33:40 > 0:33:42At ?320, now.
0:33:42 > 0:33:47Anybody else in the room? Otherwise, down at 320.
0:33:47 > 0:33:49Well done! Triumph!
0:33:49 > 0:33:51Oh, Johnny will be pleased, won't he?
0:33:51 > 0:33:55'Surpassing his estimate and Thea's reserve, the saxophone is a hit with
0:33:55 > 0:33:57'our bidders. What a mega relief!'
0:33:57 > 0:34:05I'm absolutely delighted that the saxophone went for ?320, and I hope that the person who's bought it
0:34:05 > 0:34:08is going to play it. 'Well said, but what a day.
0:34:08 > 0:34:14'Some items have exceeded our expectations, whilst others have fallen short of their estimates.
0:34:14 > 0:34:19'Time, though, for me to do my calculations and work out just how much we've raised so far.'
0:34:19 > 0:34:23We're about halfway through the auction. Are you finding it stressful or enjoying it?
0:34:23 > 0:34:26It's a little bit stressful, but having a lovely time.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29Well, I have to tell you, and I think you'll be pleased,
0:34:29 > 0:34:35at the half-time mark, you are up ?565.
0:34:35 > 0:34:37That's not bad, is it?
0:34:37 > 0:34:40565, and you're only looking for 700.
0:34:40 > 0:34:42And you still have items to come, so well done.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44Second half, it's gonna be a breeze!
0:34:44 > 0:34:48Wee buns, as we'd say in Northern Ireland. Easy.
0:34:48 > 0:34:52Do you want to come with me? 'There's nothing like a wee bun.
0:34:52 > 0:34:56'We might be able to take a breather but there's no rest for the bidders,
0:34:56 > 0:35:00'who are very keen to check out this afternoon's lots.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03'There's always so much to see at auctions
0:35:03 > 0:35:07'and James spots something he's taken quite a shine to.'
0:35:07 > 0:35:12Here is something that has a local interest. It's a wonderful engraving.
0:35:12 > 0:35:15It's titled The Melton Breakfast.
0:35:15 > 0:35:22Melton Mowbray is the meeting point for three of the most historic hunts,
0:35:22 > 0:35:25the Corn, the Cottesmore and the Beaver.
0:35:25 > 0:35:29These gentlemen, before they went out for a hard day's hunting,
0:35:29 > 0:35:33there was nothing they enjoyed more than sitting down to a really good hearty breakfast.
0:35:33 > 0:35:38Here they are, attired in their hunt outfits. This was painted by Sir Francis Grant
0:35:38 > 0:35:42who has a memorial in the town here.
0:35:42 > 0:35:48Good artist, local interest, we are looking at around ?150. I like it.
0:35:48 > 0:35:51'Let's hope the bidders are as keen on our remaining lots
0:35:51 > 0:35:54'as James is on that painting.
0:35:54 > 0:36:00'We retake our position in the auction room in preparation of our next lot - The 1950s accordion.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03'Fortunately for us, James has so far refrained from playing it!'
0:36:03 > 0:36:07Remind us what is special about it.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10Well, it's by a great maker, Galanti.
0:36:10 > 0:36:15We have ?80-100. I will volunteer to play this if people don't bid for it!
0:36:15 > 0:36:20Do you think you could clear this auction room in one minute?! ?50.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22It is a stunning thing.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25Where we gonna be? ?40?
0:36:25 > 0:36:27Oh, no! Half price!
0:36:27 > 0:36:29?20.
0:36:29 > 0:36:34Not for 20. Anybody moving? ?20.
0:36:34 > 0:36:3520 bid. Thank you. At 20 bid only.
0:36:35 > 0:36:3720 bid.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40That would be a real giveaway.
0:36:40 > 0:36:45At 22. 25, 25.
0:36:45 > 0:36:46The piano accordion, 25.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48No, no, no!
0:36:48 > 0:36:53For ?25. Lot 164.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55'?25, that's a real disappointment,
0:36:55 > 0:36:59'selling a long way short of its lowest estimate.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02'Let's hope we have better luck with our next item.
0:37:02 > 0:37:06'The mahogany display cabinet, estimate ?50-100.'
0:37:06 > 0:37:10Looking forward to seeing how my grandma's china cabinet does.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12It's been in the family a long time.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14It will be interesting to see how it does.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17100 for that one. 50, start me.
0:37:17 > 0:37:2150. ?30, ?30.
0:37:21 > 0:37:24At ?30 only. ?30, ?30.
0:37:24 > 0:37:27?30, ?30 now, ?30, ?30 only.
0:37:28 > 0:37:3032. 32. 5, 35.
0:37:30 > 0:37:35It will go up a bit. 42, 42? At 42.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38No! At 42...
0:37:41 > 0:37:45That was cheap by any standards.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47'We are really determined this run of bad luck
0:37:47 > 0:37:49'is not going to get us down.
0:37:49 > 0:37:51'We've made just over ?630,
0:37:51 > 0:37:55'so only ?70 to reach Thea's target with three lots still to go.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58'It really could go either way,
0:37:58 > 0:38:01'which doesn't fill us with confidence for our next item.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05'It's an oak cabinet top, estimate ?40.'
0:38:05 > 0:38:08At ?10, 10, I have. Disappointing.
0:38:08 > 0:38:10It's got to go. Away done?
0:38:10 > 0:38:12'Ooh, dear. ?10.
0:38:12 > 0:38:16'I really hope the bidders will be more impressed with our next lot.'
0:38:16 > 0:38:18So next up is the art nouveau stick stand.
0:38:18 > 0:38:21We've got ?30-40 on it. Where did this come from?
0:38:21 > 0:38:23It was my mother's.
0:38:23 > 0:38:26She used to keep potted plants in it.
0:38:26 > 0:38:27Start with 10 bid.
0:38:27 > 0:38:3015. 18. 20. Wow!
0:38:30 > 0:38:33At least they're bidding.
0:38:33 > 0:38:36?30, ?30, ?30. At ?30 now.
0:38:36 > 0:38:40That's good. Terrific, isn't it?
0:38:40 > 0:38:42?30. On the estimate. It's all right.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46'That's more like it. ?30 and bang on the estimate.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49'Hopefully that means our luck has turned.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52'Next up is our biggest lot of the day.'
0:38:52 > 0:38:55The carved oak sideboard.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58The big one at the back. 'Thea's aim was always to downsize so we
0:38:58 > 0:39:02'really can't afford for this hunk of furniture to fail to sell.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04'We're after ?100.'
0:39:04 > 0:39:07What you think about your grandmother's sideboard being sold?
0:39:07 > 0:39:11It is the right time. It's amazing the room it has left in the house.
0:39:11 > 0:39:14The house looks different. 150.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17?100.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22?100.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26?80, at ?80. ?80. 85?
0:39:26 > 0:39:30At 85. At 85. At 85. At 85. At 85. At 85.
0:39:30 > 0:39:3490. Five. 95. 100.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37Let's make the big 100. 110 now.
0:39:37 > 0:39:41120. 30. 140.
0:39:41 > 0:39:42150.
0:39:42 > 0:39:47At 150. Can we squeeze another?
0:39:47 > 0:39:50160. 160. At 160.
0:39:51 > 0:39:5370? At 170.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56All done at 170.
0:39:56 > 0:39:58That's all right.
0:40:00 > 0:40:06'?170 - a great result selling at ?30 below its top estimate.
0:40:06 > 0:40:08'But most importantly, it's a huge piece of furniture
0:40:08 > 0:40:12'Thea doesn't need to take with her to her new home.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14'That's how we like to finish an auction.'
0:40:14 > 0:40:18Would you like to know your total? I think that might be an idea.
0:40:18 > 0:40:22Right. You wanted ?700 to have a good night out.
0:40:22 > 0:40:25And to help you downsize into a new home.
0:40:25 > 0:40:28It's not ?700.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31It is 842!
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Oh, wow! That's fantastic! Isn't that good?
0:40:34 > 0:40:38I would never have realised. That's what I call a good night out.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41I don't think it will be ?800 worth, I tell you!
0:40:41 > 0:40:43That will be a heck of a hangover.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45THEY CHUCKLE
0:40:51 > 0:40:54It's been a couple of weeks now since the auction and the time has
0:40:54 > 0:40:56come for Thea to treat her family
0:40:56 > 0:41:00to a night at the world-famous London Jazz club, Ronnie Scott's.
0:41:02 > 0:41:07Tonight we've come down to London, brought the family with me
0:41:07 > 0:41:10and Jacqui Dankworth is the star for tonight.
0:41:10 > 0:41:14Many of the greatest jazz performers of all time have played here,
0:41:14 > 0:41:17including Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Stan Getz.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19I have brought all the family with me.
0:41:19 > 0:41:21It is going to be a lovely occasion.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25It is also my birthday tomorrow, so it's a special treat.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28And I'm looking forward to hearing Jackie sing.
0:41:31 > 0:41:36# So when I call your na-a-a-me
0:41:36 > 0:41:41# So when I ask you nea-a-a-a-r
0:41:43 > 0:41:45# Please don't refuse me
0:41:47 > 0:41:52# No, no, please take away... #
0:41:55 > 0:41:59Tonight is something that has put the icing on the cake.
0:41:59 > 0:42:02Having such a nice venue, the children here,
0:42:02 > 0:42:03everybody enjoying it.
0:42:03 > 0:42:08It's something I wouldn't normally have been able to do.
0:42:08 > 0:42:10The family have really enjoyed it.
0:42:10 > 0:42:12They don't really know much about jazz.
0:42:12 > 0:42:18Now, they're quite enthusiastic and they realise it's not a dirty word!
0:42:18 > 0:42:21# Please answer my...
0:42:24 > 0:42:26# ..Pra-a-a-a-ayer. #
0:42:26 > 0:42:28APPLAUSE
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