0:00:02 > 0:00:06Welcome to Cash In The Attic. The show that searches out those hidden treasures in your home,
0:00:06 > 0:00:08then helps you sell them.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11Well, today I have come to the town of Colchester in Essex.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15The origins of this place actually date back several thousand years.
0:00:16 > 0:00:21Built only 800 years ago, St Botolph's was the first Augustinian priory in England.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23In keeping with the Order's philosophy
0:00:23 > 0:00:29the monastery was built modestly using flint and old Roman bricks instead of expensive stone.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34It thrived for over 300 years until the dissolution of the monasteries in the mid-1500s
0:00:34 > 0:00:37and it's a testament to the construction
0:00:37 > 0:00:41that the skeleton of the building is still standing nearly 500 years later.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46Let's hope we find antiques and collectibles that don't need much restoration,
0:00:46 > 0:00:49but raise plenty of cash when they go under the hammer.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Today, on Cash In The Attic, John's in his element.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16It is an exquisite and very unusual piece.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18He's ringing in the finds.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20CHIMING
0:01:20 > 0:01:21Isn't that wonderful?
0:01:22 > 0:01:25The funny thing is that no-one seems to mind them going.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- Were they to your taste? Did you like them?- No.- No.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32It's all up for grabs when the final hammer falls.
0:01:34 > 0:01:35I'm on my way to meet a family
0:01:35 > 0:01:38who have a very particular target in their sights
0:01:38 > 0:01:40and have called in the Cash In The Attic team to help.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46This rambling, converted farm cottage is home to the Sowumni family.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Mum, Michelle, was born and brought up in this house,
0:01:49 > 0:01:52now she is bringing up another generation here.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54Her sons, 12-year-old Omar,
0:01:54 > 0:01:5716-year-old Theodore, and three-year-old Rio.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Theo excels in a rather specialised sport, shooting,
0:02:02 > 0:02:06and it is something that could take him all the way to the 2012 Olympics.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10Our expert, John Cameron, is here also, and is keen to get started.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- Ah, good morning.- Hello, Lorne. - You might need that a bit later on. - We will.- It's chilly.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21This is a wonderful place. I understand that you've lived here most of your life.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26I have. I was born and brought up here, er, over at the other house, across the way.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29Er, and it is just a wonderful place for bringing up boys.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31It must be fantastic living here.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36It is. There is just so much to do, so many places to go.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- It is great.- You can lose your brothers any time you want to?
0:02:39 > 0:02:40LORNE LAUGHS
0:02:40 > 0:02:43I understand that part of the reason we are here is to do with shooting?
0:02:43 > 0:02:48Yes, I would like to, eventually, be able to go to the 2012 Olympics,
0:02:48 > 0:02:53and I do need some more kit to help me get there, so we need to raise the money and get it.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- It's not cheap. - How much are you looking to raise?
0:02:56 > 0:03:00I think, realistically, we need to be looking at about £1,000.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- Right, so we have got our work cut out, by the sounds of it. - I think we have.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06Let us see if John's found anything. Follow me.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10This farmhouse is like a Tardis, packed with quirks,
0:03:10 > 0:03:14but, most importantly for us, is also home to quite a few treasures.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17John Cameron is already weighing up the family silver.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- Aah, there you are, John. - Hi, ladies.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Ooh, you found a piano. Is this for sale, Michelle?
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- Not today.- Right. OK. Have you found anything else we can sell?
0:03:26 > 0:03:31I have. A two-piece tea set. On the side is a very interesting inscription.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35This was presented by the General Committee of the Green Room Club.
0:03:35 > 0:03:41It looks like an officers' mess type of thing on somebody's marriage in 1926.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44A Charles Lefoil, I think. Does that mean anything to you?
0:03:44 > 0:03:46It doesn't. No. No.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48How long have those pieces been in the family?
0:03:48 > 0:03:53I always remember them being out on the table for Sunday teas and things like that.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55So, as long as I can remember, really.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- They were used, not just on display? - No, they were used. They were used. - Is it silver?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02It is silver, it is hallmarked, they match,
0:04:02 > 0:04:05and they are dating this on a Sheffield hallmark to 1925.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09So, precisely when this was given as a present the following year.
0:04:09 > 0:04:14They are a super quality, nice, thick, heavy gauge. These two pieces go about 34 ounces on the scale.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16Which means what, in terms of money?
0:04:16 > 0:04:20Well, in today's prices, we are looking at about £200 to £300 for it.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Really? My goodness.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25That's quite a bit more than I anticipated. That's wonderful.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- But we have got a target of £1,000, so I think we'd better get on.- OK.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35John's estimate of £200 to £300 for the silver tea set is a fair price,
0:04:35 > 0:04:38I can't wait for someone else to enjoy it.
0:04:38 > 0:04:43I am glad Michelle is so pleased. There are certainly plenty of beautiful items here.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45This little jade bird figurine
0:04:45 > 0:04:49might also charm the bidders at between £30 to £50.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52Outside, Theo is keen to show John something.
0:04:52 > 0:04:57- What do you think of this? I know my mum's happy to let it go. - Wow! What a stunning horse.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Now, what's the story behind him?
0:04:59 > 0:05:03Well, I know my grandma bought it for my mum when she was a little girl
0:05:03 > 0:05:08and I remember being rocked by my grandma in it, as well, but I'm a bit too big for it now.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12Have you and your brothers been clambering over this over the years?
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- Yes.- What about the damage? Is this Mum or was it you guys?
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- Mum.- Yeah, right(!) That's the story you are going to stick to?- Yeah.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24Well. Lovely rocking horse. The style of horse known as a dapple-grey.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28Date-wise, I would say he's probably early 20th Century.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Edwardian, perhaps 1920, something like that.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32A classic design.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36It does appear to have a little bit of damage. Can you see what's missing on this?
0:05:36 > 0:05:41Not really. I think the hair's come unglued at some points and, as well as the reins,
0:05:41 > 0:05:43they've got a bit of wear on them.
0:05:43 > 0:05:48Apart from that, I can't really see anything else, apart from the paint. It's quite faded.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51I wonder whether it had stirrups, because you do see them with them.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55But, that said, there's no evidence on the leather saddle here
0:05:55 > 0:05:57that there's anything missing.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00So, perhaps, he never had them in the first place.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03That said, he's still in pretty good working order.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06If you had to put a value on him, what do you think he's worth?
0:06:06 > 0:06:11- Maybe, say, £80 to £90. - I'd like to think he might be worth a little bit more than that.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16Even in his condition, I think I'd still want to put an estimate of about £200 to £300 on him.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18How does that sound?
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Wow. A lot more than what I thought. Definitely.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25£200 to £300 is what I'm saying, should we check with Mum or do you think she's happy?
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- I think she's happy, but let's check.- Come on, then.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35John's estimate on the rocking horse of £200 to £300 I was actually really shocked.
0:06:35 > 0:06:40I didn't think it would be anywhere near that. I'm not gonna miss it.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43But...want the money, need kit, so let's hope that does well at auction.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49That's the spirit, Theo. Inside, Michelle has found three Lladro figurines
0:06:49 > 0:06:52which are noted for their distinctive sheen and pale colour palette.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54John thinks they could fetch £70.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59That brings us to £500 towards our target of £1,000
0:06:59 > 0:07:02for the new equipment to help Theo's continued success
0:07:02 > 0:07:04in competitive shooting.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06It's a sport Theo is passionate about.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11Right, Theo. So, I see you have won gold already, then. What was that for?
0:07:11 > 0:07:14Well, this was the first competition I shot.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18Probably about two weeks after I started going to the gun club.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21I'd only entered it for fun, I didn't expect anything
0:07:21 > 0:07:24and I came first in the probationer's class,
0:07:24 > 0:07:26which I was really chuffed about.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28So that's the medal, what about this?
0:07:28 > 0:07:33This was also another competition which I did, which was for air pistol.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36It was the first time I had shot air pistol, and I came third in the B class.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39So, ideally, then, what type of gun would you like?
0:07:39 > 0:07:43Well, it would be a .22 Prone Rifle which I need,
0:07:43 > 0:07:46which is the discipline where you're lying down.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48Erm, it's quite expensive.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- What sort of price ranges are there? - From...
0:07:52 > 0:07:53Anything from £800
0:07:53 > 0:07:57up to a few thousand pounds for some top-end guns.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00So, what would your long-term goal be?
0:08:00 > 0:08:03In the end, I would love to go to the 2012 Olympics
0:08:03 > 0:08:06and I feel as if... If I train hard enough and keep on going at it
0:08:06 > 0:08:08I will be able to get there.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12If you're going to represent Britain we have a moral obligation to meet the target figure.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Shall we go inside and see if John's found anything?
0:08:18 > 0:08:22Indeed, John has made a find that could REALLY help us cash in.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26Gold is an old favourite at auction, so these two 24-carat sovereigns
0:08:26 > 0:08:30might reach as much as £150 to £180.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35And, speaking of precious metals, John and Theo have made a bijou discovery.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39This is a wonderful set of silver furniture. Where is it from, what's the story?
0:08:39 > 0:08:44These were my mum's. She was into dolls' houses a lot when she was young.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48Had all sorts of furniture, houses with lights in.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49So many different things.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54She saw these in a shop window and got her parents to buy them for her.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- So, yeah.- Wow. Well, your mum was a very lucky young girl.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01I doubt whether her friends had dolls' houses
0:09:01 > 0:09:02with solid silver furniture.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05Were they perfect for that purpose? I don't think so.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07These look like bijouterie pieces,
0:09:07 > 0:09:11things you would have displayed in a cabinet or glass-top bijouterie table.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16They are wonderful and amazing that they are in good condition since Mum played with them.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19Now, if we have a look under this piece here, we should find a mark.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- There we are. Can you see that, there?- Yes.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23That says "925", doesn't it?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28Well, you see, silver, when it's first mined, is too soft to be used.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32They have to alloy it with things like copper and tin, which makes it softer.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37That 925 tells us it's 925 parts per thousand pure silver.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40That's a continental mark
0:09:40 > 0:09:45because if it was British, it would have a different set of marks on telling us the same thing.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47We have a look at this piece here.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50There we are, that's got an English set of hallmarks on.
0:09:50 > 0:09:55Completely different. Three stamps there. The one in the middle, see that? That's a little lion.
0:09:55 > 0:10:01That is an English set of hallmarks telling us the same thing. This is 925 parts per thousand pure silver.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04Any idea what you think they might be worth?
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- I would have said £100 for the lot. - I think you're not far off there.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13If we were looking at, kind of, around about £20 a piece as an average.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18The pieces with British hallmarks will be slightly more desirable than the imported pieces.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22If we said roughly £20 each, we are looking, there is eight pieces there, at around the 160 mark.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27So, I would say, as an estimate, about £140 to £160.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- Cool. - Mum will be happy with that.
0:10:29 > 0:10:30- Yes. - You will be even happier?
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- Yes.- Fantastic. Are you sure there is no more of this around?
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- I am not, shall we go and have a look?- Come on, then.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41Well, I reckon the silver furniture, it's got a good price on it,
0:10:41 > 0:10:45and it will get me more kit that I need. I don't think my mum will miss it.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49I know I won't, so I'm hoping it's gonna do well at auction.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54Theo's obviously keen to raise that cash to further his future in competitive shooting,
0:10:54 > 0:10:57because he's making cracking progress.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03This set of blue and white Minton tiles with a mythical theme could bring him £60 to £80 at the auction.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07Back inside, John is getting rather excited in the bedroom(!)
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- This really is an exquisite and very unusual piece. - Where has this come from?
0:11:11 > 0:11:17Well, erm, we used to travel down to Spain an awful lot when I was a child. Driving down.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20We'd stop in Andorra for a few nights there.
0:11:20 > 0:11:25And, one evening, my father went out for a stroll and arrived back at the hotel with that for my mother.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27What was your mother's reaction?
0:11:27 > 0:11:31She was overwhelmed with it. She really thought it was absolutely beautiful.
0:11:31 > 0:11:32A lot has gone into this.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36If we have a close look at their bodies, they have been cast, they're solid.
0:11:36 > 0:11:42Then further embellishments on these little 18-carat, white-gold wings - we have diamond encrustations.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45Also around the frame of the lyre there and parts of their shroud.
0:11:45 > 0:11:51Also, at the base of the lyre, you can see this wonderful little emerald-cut ruby in the bottom.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55Fantastic. I mean, this really is an unusual piece.
0:11:55 > 0:12:01For auction purposes we ought to be looking at at least £1,000 to £1,500, something like that.
0:12:01 > 0:12:06What do you think about that sort of valuation? Is that more or less than you thought it might be worth?
0:12:06 > 0:12:09Er, not 100% sure.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14I would have thought somewhere around there, perhaps a little bit more, er...
0:12:14 > 0:12:17But I think with the sentimental value I may have to think about it.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- Never see a piece like that in a hurry.- We're not.
0:12:20 > 0:12:26No. It gives you some ideas for Christmas for the other half though. Right, shall we crack on? Follow me.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31Michelle has so many beautiful antiques, we're spoilt for choice.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Much to our benefit, Theo is getting carried away with the hunt.
0:12:34 > 0:12:39These two silver trays could steal the show at £250 to £350.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42The treasures keep turning up in this house.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44What do you think of this, Lorne?
0:12:44 > 0:12:47Ooh! That looks like a very nice pocket watch to me.
0:12:47 > 0:12:48Is this one of your dad's?
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- It is.- Ahh. How fantastic.
0:12:50 > 0:12:56It looks like it's beautiful quality. I don't know anything about watches, let's call John. John.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- What have you got there?- It looks like a very nice pocket watch.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Yeah, it is a nice case.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05Known as a full hunter. And that was because people used to use these on fox hunting.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10By having a case which enclosed the glass it prevented it from getting damaged.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13You see a slightly different version called a half-hunter,
0:13:13 > 0:13:17which differs from this piece here in that you have a little circular, round glass window there
0:13:17 > 0:13:21enabling you to see the hands, so you see the time without opening the case.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23When we open this one up here
0:13:23 > 0:13:29we can see that this has a rather interesting feature which you very seldom see on watches,
0:13:29 > 0:13:33which will enable the owner to tell the time without actually having to fumble for it
0:13:33 > 0:13:36trying to get that open while trying to steady a horse.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39Listen to this, if it still works, that is.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44WATCH CHIMES "TWELVE" THEN WATCH CHIMES THREE TIMES
0:13:44 > 0:13:48Isn't that wonderful? It gives you the hours and repeats the quarters.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53That's really, really nice. A lovely watch. I haven't sold one of those for about ten years.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54So, interesting.
0:13:54 > 0:13:59The case, we can see, is 14-carat gold.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04It still retains its gold Albert chain, which when we have a look on the top there, that says 18 carat.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06That's a nice, heavy chain as well.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11Those often make more than the watches, I can tell you that much. Erm, so...
0:14:12 > 0:14:17Wow. I think if we put this into auction with £400 to £600 we should see it get away at that price.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- I am quite convinced of that.- Wow. - Are you pleased with that, Michelle? - I am, yes.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25OK, we have run out of time, so I would like to let you know how much we think you might raise.
0:14:25 > 0:14:30I do not know where Theo is. Here you are, Theo. Come and stand next to your mum.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35Now, we needed to raise £1,000, didn't we, so you can get your own gun.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37If we include the cherub pendant,
0:14:37 > 0:14:41the value of everything going to the auction house comes to £2,500.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43Oh, wow! That's wonderful.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48But even if you leave that at home, because I know you've got quite a liking for that,
0:14:48 > 0:14:52then the value of everything we're going to sell comes to £1,500.
0:14:52 > 0:14:57- Wonderful.- That is quite a lot more than you were hoping for.- It is. That's wonderful news.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00The next time you see your items they'll be in the sale room
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- and, hopefully, lots of bidders will be looking, hoping to buy them. - Look forward to it.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10Well, it's been a fascinating rummage today, with some genuinely unique finds.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Some of the highlights we have for auction include...
0:15:14 > 0:15:19..the collection of miniature, solid-silver furniture fit for a princess
0:15:19 > 0:15:23at a valuation of £140 to £160.
0:15:23 > 0:15:29And the gold watch with the clever little chimes that had John so excited at £400 to £600.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31But, the piece de resistance
0:15:31 > 0:15:35the stunning gold and diamond cherubs valued at over £1,000
0:15:35 > 0:15:37that belonged to Michelle's mother.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41Will she bring it to auction? We'll have to wait till the day to find out.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43Still to come on Cash In The Attic...
0:15:43 > 0:15:47Michelle is pushing those antiques out of the door.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49I just hope it will trot off to a good home.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51Very nice. I like that.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53But will she regret them going?
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- What's your husband bringing your breakfast in bed on now? The silver tray is gone.- I don't know.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Find out when the final hammer falls.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11It has been a few weeks since we had a good look around Michelle's beautiful country home
0:16:11 > 0:16:16and found plenty of items to bring here to Sworders Auction House in Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex.
0:16:16 > 0:16:22Now, remember, she is looking to raise £1,000 to help realise son Theo's Olympic dreams.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25Let's just hope that when our items go under the hammer today,
0:16:25 > 0:16:28the bidders are ready and waiting with guns a-blazing.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33There are certainly some sharp operators in the room today.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36None more so than our eagle-eyed John Cameron.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- Is it that time already?- It is. I was admiring this lovely pocket watch again.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46Full hunter with beautiful repeating movement, unusual. Nice heavy chain on there.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49That might do quite well. Well, I hope it does, anyway.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53She also had some lovely pieces of silver. Particularly the miniature furniture.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58She did have nice items, yes, and that heavy tray and the silver tea set.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01What I am dying to know is whether or not she brought that pendant.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04She was sentimentally attached to that. Understandably.
0:17:04 > 0:17:09- It was such amazing quality, it will be so exciting if she has brought it. Should we go and find out?- Come on.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13If you are planning to buy or sell at auction
0:17:13 > 0:17:17please remember that VAT, commission and other charges may apply.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20Always check the details with the auction house first.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24Michelle and Theo are here, saying goodbye to some things,
0:17:24 > 0:17:28but have they decided they couldn't part with others?
0:17:28 > 0:17:33Ah! Now, I've spotted it. You've brought it, but is it for sale?
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- No, it has been brought along for luck.- That is beautiful. Do you enjoy wearing it?
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- I do enjoy wearing it.- I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- Whereas you, young man, have grown out of this?- Yes.- Is that right?- Yep.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Saying a fond farewell to Desert Orchid, are you?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49LAUGHTER
0:17:49 > 0:17:52So, what is your first impression of being in an auction house?
0:17:52 > 0:17:57Quite big. There is a lot of stuff here, so, hopefully, people want to buy our stuff.
0:17:57 > 0:18:03You had some lovely things. All that silver, the pocket watch. Is there anything you have put reserves on?
0:18:03 > 0:18:08No, I haven't. We decided to leave them as they are. Hopefully someone will pay good money for them.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- Are you excited?- Yes.- Come on, then. Let us get in position, ready for the auction to start.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20This showroom is packed to the gunnels today. It's a good sign.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24We are hoping our first lot, the Lladro figurines, will stand out from the crowd.
0:18:25 > 0:18:30Good lot here. Lot seven. We'll start straight in here at £50.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32Any advance on 50? 60.
0:18:32 > 0:18:3370. 80.
0:18:33 > 0:18:3490. 100.
0:18:34 > 0:18:35- Yes. - And five.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37110.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39110 in the room. Any advance?
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- 115. Wow.- Fantastic. - 120.
0:18:42 > 0:18:43130.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48130 on my right now. At £130 all done, we'll sell.
0:18:48 > 0:18:49130.
0:18:49 > 0:18:50GAVEL BANGS
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- Superb.- £130. That's good.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- Are you pleased?- Very.- Were they to your taste? Did you like them?- No. - No.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59THEY ALL LAUGH
0:18:59 > 0:19:03What a great start. £40 over its top estimate.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06We are keen to see if our next item brews up some interest.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11Lot 13. Silver teapot and sugar bowl.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Inscribed "Sheffield, 1925."
0:19:14 > 0:19:19There we are. We'll start the bidding here at 100 I am bid, at £100. Any advance?
0:19:19 > 0:19:21110. 120.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23130. 140.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25150.
0:19:25 > 0:19:26160.
0:19:26 > 0:19:27170. 180.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32190. On the pillar at £190. Are we all done?
0:19:32 > 0:19:34At £190...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Sold at 190.
0:19:37 > 0:19:43It may not be a solid-silver result, but it's only ten pounds under the estimate.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46Our next lot is this set of Victorian tiles.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- So, the Minton tiles, in a barn, in a box.- Indeed, they were. Tucked away.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53They're not tucked away, they're here, and the estimate is £60 to £80.
0:19:53 > 0:19:58I will start the bidding straight in here at £80. At £80 I'm bid.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59Any advance on 80?
0:19:59 > 0:20:01Any advance on £80, now?
0:20:01 > 0:20:0385. 90.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05Five. 100.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07At £100, sir. Are we all done?
0:20:07 > 0:20:09At £100...
0:20:09 > 0:20:10GAVEL BANGS
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- £100.- Yes!- They were just stuffed in the barn.- They were.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15Crikey, that's superb, isn't it?
0:20:16 > 0:20:21What a spot-on result. We're galloping along here, but will our pace continue?
0:20:22 > 0:20:25Now, can you remember riding this rocking horse?
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- I do, a bit, yes. Yeah. - Are you sorry to see it go?
0:20:29 > 0:20:32Not really. I'd like the money to get some shooting kit.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34Are you going to miss it, Michelle?
0:20:34 > 0:20:37Yes and no. I just hope it'll trot off to a good home.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39Very nice. I like that.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41It's a low start at £80.
0:20:41 > 0:20:4290. 100.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44And ten. 120.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46130. 140.
0:20:46 > 0:20:47150. 160.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50170. 180. 190.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52At £190, any advance?
0:20:52 > 0:20:54200 anywhere?
0:20:54 > 0:20:56£190...
0:20:57 > 0:20:58GAVEL BANGS
0:20:58 > 0:21:01So, £190 for the rocking horse, is that OK?
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- A little less than we were hoping for?- Yeah.- Still a lot of money though?
0:21:04 > 0:21:08£190 is another result,
0:21:08 > 0:21:11just under par, but overall we're doing well.
0:21:11 > 0:21:16We have made £610 towards our £1,000 target for Theo's new rifle,
0:21:16 > 0:21:19but will our next lot carry home its promise?
0:21:19 > 0:21:22I'll start the bidding here at £200. It's on the market.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24210. 220. 230.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26240.
0:21:26 > 0:21:27250.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31£250. Are we all done?
0:21:31 > 0:21:32250.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33GAVEL BANGS
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Thank you very much.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39Result. £250 bang on. I am impressed with your estimates, John.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44I am happy, but what's your husband bringing your breakfast in bed on now? The silver tray is gone.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46I don't know, John.
0:21:47 > 0:21:54It is a sterling result, and the next lot, the jade bird figurine at £30 to £50 sells not long after that
0:21:54 > 0:21:56just over its estimate, at £40.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59That's good enough.
0:21:59 > 0:22:00- Yes!- Yeah!
0:22:00 > 0:22:06And the collection of silver dolls' house furniture sells for a whopping £190.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10How do you feel about that, because it's from your childhood?
0:22:10 > 0:22:14Lovely to play with, but I don't play with them any more. I hope someone gets some fun with them.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17You're doing very well here, young man.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21We've got our £1,000 target set firmly in our sights.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23Next under the hammer is a family heirloom.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28Right, now. This is a bit of a piece de resistance, this.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30That pocket watch, remind me again where this came from.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32It was my father's.
0:22:32 > 0:22:37He would wear it to various functions back in the day, but it has not been used for a long time.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40But it is different to the average pocket watch, John?
0:22:40 > 0:22:43It is. We know what the gold chain is going to make,
0:22:43 > 0:22:47but the combination of the chain and the watch with that lovely repeating feature -
0:22:47 > 0:22:51an unknown quantity to me, I haven't sold one for a long time. I am excited to see how it does.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55We will start straight in here at £350.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59At 350. 380. 400.
0:22:59 > 0:23:00420. 450.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04480. At 480, is bid. Any advance?
0:23:04 > 0:23:08On the door at 480. Any advance?
0:23:08 > 0:23:09We'll sell it at 480.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12500, fresh bidding. 520.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15550.
0:23:15 > 0:23:16580, sir?
0:23:16 > 0:23:18580.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20580, standing now.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22£580.
0:23:22 > 0:23:23GAVEL BANGS
0:23:23 > 0:23:26£580. That's great, hey?
0:23:26 > 0:23:29Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
0:23:30 > 0:23:36We're shell-shocked. That sale nearly reached the top estimate, but will our last lot follow suit?
0:23:36 > 0:23:42We have got a 1907 sovereign and a 1905 sovereign. One mounted, one not. Does that make a difference?
0:23:42 > 0:23:46Er, only if the mount has damaged the coin.
0:23:46 > 0:23:51In which case it'll sell for its bullion weight, but I still think the estimate is OK.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- We should see them get away at that price.- OK.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58We'll start the bidding here at £100. At 100 I am bid. 110.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00120. 130. 140.
0:24:00 > 0:24:01150.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04160 in front. Yes?
0:24:04 > 0:24:06All we need is a nod.
0:24:06 > 0:24:07INAUDIBLE
0:24:07 > 0:24:10150 behind. 150, seated there.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12160.
0:24:12 > 0:24:13170.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15180.
0:24:15 > 0:24:16190.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19200. 220.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- 240 now, sir. 240.- Yes!
0:24:23 > 0:24:26240 in the middle there. Are we all done?
0:24:26 > 0:24:28At £240...
0:24:29 > 0:24:30GAVEL BANGS
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- Wow.- That is a very good price. Very good price. - You're not kidding.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39What a fabulous morning. It feels like we have hit the mark and then some, nearly every time.
0:24:39 > 0:24:45But just how much have we raised towards the equipment Theo needs to realise his Olympic ambitions?
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Remember how much you actually wanted to raise?
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- No.- It was £1,000.- Yes, £1,000.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54Now, it has been a pretty good day,
0:24:54 > 0:25:00because you have actually made £1,910!
0:25:00 > 0:25:03- My goodness!- Wow.- That is wonderful. - So much money.- It's amazing.
0:25:03 > 0:25:08- My goodness.- Much more than you wanted for Theo. What are you going to do with the extra?
0:25:08 > 0:25:10I'll go for lunch with some girlfriends.
0:25:10 > 0:25:11LORNE LAUGHS
0:25:11 > 0:25:12Fantastic.
0:25:17 > 0:25:22After a terrific day at auction, Theodore and Michelle arrive at Colchester Rifle Club,
0:25:22 > 0:25:24where, under strictly controlled conditions,
0:25:24 > 0:25:29Theo will have one-to-one tuition with a champion British shooter, Kenny Parr.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34You must be Theo. I am Kenny Parr, on the British shooting team.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Er, hoping that he is going to be able to help me out a lot and...
0:25:40 > 0:25:43He's quite a star, I guess, going to the Olympics and everything.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46- Looks pretty good. So, shall we give this a try then?- Yeah.
0:25:46 > 0:25:51Olympian Kenny puts Theo through his paces and gives him some pointers.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55That was a nine at seven o'clock. If you come up a couple of clicks you'll be in the middle.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57GUNSHOT
0:25:57 > 0:25:59GUNSHOT
0:25:59 > 0:26:01OK, that was a ten, that one.
0:26:01 > 0:26:07I think today really will give him that extra oomph of really wanting to pursue his shooting more and more
0:26:07 > 0:26:11in the hope, in the dream that he will be at the 2012 Olympics.
0:26:11 > 0:26:12GUNSHOT
0:26:12 > 0:26:17Mr Theo, another ten. Starting to get the hang of this, aren't we?
0:26:17 > 0:26:18- Yeah.- OK.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22I was never expecting to meet anyone like Kenny, well, not yet, anyway.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26Er, it has been a good day and, hopefully, I will be able to see him in 2012.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29Kenny is very impressed by Theo's practice session.
0:26:29 > 0:26:30GUNSHOT
0:26:30 > 0:26:34Looking at these and how long you have been shooting, keep improving like this,
0:26:34 > 0:26:37you could have what it takes to be in London.
0:26:37 > 0:26:38GUNSHOT
0:26:38 > 0:26:39GUNSHOT
0:26:39 > 0:26:40GUNSHOT
0:26:44 > 0:26:50Well, what a marvellous result. I have got a tip for you. Keep your eye on Theo in the 2012 Olympics.
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