0:00:02 > 0:00:03Welcome to Cash In The Attic,
0:00:03 > 0:00:07the programme that searches out all those treasures
0:00:07 > 0:00:10and antiques around your house and sells them for you at auction.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13Today, I'm in Croydon, which is south of London,
0:00:13 > 0:00:18and I've taken time out to stop off at the quite stunning Selsdon Park hotel.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22Selsdon Park dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26It was originally known as "Sel Dun" meaning mansion on the hill.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29Over the centuries, it belonged to several different aristocratic families
0:00:29 > 0:00:32with notable guests including Queen Elizabeth I,
0:00:32 > 0:00:35who is said to have planted a cedar tree in the grounds.
0:00:35 > 0:00:41In 1924, the mansion was converted into a luxurious hotel
0:00:41 > 0:00:43which even has its own 18-hole golf course.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Well, there will be no stopping for a round of golf,
0:00:46 > 0:00:49or indeed a visit to the 19th hole today.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51I've got to march on now and find all those antiques
0:00:51 > 0:00:53and collectibles to take to auction.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18'Today on Cash In The Attic, Jonty's getting some special attention.'
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- Follow me. - Oh, I'll follow you, all right.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24'But we seem to be missing something.'
0:01:24 > 0:01:26It says here is Barbie and Ken, but I can't find a Ken.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- What have you done with Ken? - Bless his heart.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33'And emotions run high at auction.'
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Give me a hug then, Rosemary.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39'Will we still be smiling when the final hammer falls?'
0:01:41 > 0:01:42I'm on my way to meet
0:01:42 > 0:01:44a very lively lady, and
0:01:44 > 0:01:46she's hoping that Cash In The Attic
0:01:46 > 0:01:48can help her move around
0:01:48 > 0:01:50just that little bit faster.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54This semi-detached house in Croydon has been home to Rosemary May for 18 years.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57She grew up in Wales, but moved to London as a teenager
0:01:57 > 0:02:03and worked as a secretary in various banks until her retirement.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08Rosemary's great friend, Lynn, lives just round the corner and the two are very close.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Jonty, good morning.- How are you?
0:02:10 > 0:02:13I'm good, thank you. It's very sunny, but a bit nippy.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- It's beautiful.- I hope you've taken your energy tablets.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- Why's that? - This lady is just fantastic.
0:02:19 > 0:02:2375 years of age, more energy than the whole team all put together.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- You need to be up for it. And, by the way, quite fancies you.- Really?
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- Can you cope with an older woman? - I can.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32You can cope with me, can you?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Shall we go and meet her? She's fabulous.
0:02:34 > 0:02:35Rosemary's her name, by the way.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43Rosemary, Miss Energy herself, how are you?
0:02:43 > 0:02:44So looking forward to seeing you.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- Wonderful to meet you. - This is Lynn, your friend.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- Hello, Gloria.- How did you get roped in for today, Lynn?
0:02:50 > 0:02:52I've known Rosemary for about 25 years.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54She's a very good friend of mine.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58Like a second mum. I'm here to support her today.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01She's a lovely friend. Couldn't wish for a more loyal friend.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05That's what we like on Cash in the Attic. Good friends, good stuff.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08What sort of things, Rosemary, are we likely to find?
0:03:08 > 0:03:13There are so many things up in that loft and I go up and down that ladder. I enjoy it.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17Having said that, it would be nice if someone else could benefit from some of the things.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20It's a real Cash In The Attic attic today, is it?
0:03:20 > 0:03:21Indeed. Indeed it is.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24And are these things that you've inherited?
0:03:24 > 0:03:27I have accumulated many of these things.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30I've been very lucky, people have given me things.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Why do you think the time is right now to take them to auction?
0:03:33 > 0:03:37What I want to do is to buy a new car.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39I would love to have a new car.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42Are hoping to find enough in the attic to buy a car?
0:03:42 > 0:03:47Well, no, not the whole lot for a car, but something towards a car.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49I'm looking for about £750...
0:03:49 > 0:03:51Towards a car.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53Towards a car.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57The big bonus today is you've got Jonty in the attic.
0:03:57 > 0:04:03Lovely. Jonty. The people don't know what they've missed.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Seeing him in person, wonderful.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10The thing is, I know that he's already rummaging so maybe we should go and find him.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12You'll be in your element then, Rosemary.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15I will, indeed. I can't wait.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16Don't chat him up too much, eh?
0:04:16 > 0:04:22- No, No.- Come on, Lynn, we'll go and find him.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25I'm hoping Rosemary's not going to distract our expect too much
0:04:25 > 0:04:27because her home is packed with items
0:04:27 > 0:04:29that she's collected over the years.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33If we're going to raise a decent amount of cash to go towards
0:04:33 > 0:04:36a new car, we'll need to be firing on all cylinders.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40With Rosemary being such a fan of Jonty, let's hope he doesn't disappoint her.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43Luckily, he's already on the job and has our first find.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- Jonty, a special lady who wants to say hello.- Hello.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- Hello, Rosemary, how are you?- Just like the man I see on the telly.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- He's lovely.- She's rather partial to you, I have to warn you.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59Now, listen, I'm very partial to these pair of pictures here.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02The more you look, the more detail you can find.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Take a look at this one, for instance.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07We've got this lovely delicate basket of flowers.
0:05:07 > 0:05:13The basket itself is mother-of-pearl, but all these flower heads, they're wonderful.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17We have a mixture here of silk and mother-of-pearl.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19The detail is really stunning.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22It means they have to be 19th century.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25When I say 19th century, they are probably early 19th century.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- And how could you tell that? - It is just simply the detail.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34This kind of work was done around, I suppose 1840-1860, really.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37I suppose that they're mid-19th century.
0:05:37 > 0:05:42This one, we have the basket of flowers, but this one here is an urn of flowers
0:05:42 > 0:05:45so they've always been a pair, but they are quite different.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48So what happened here?
0:05:48 > 0:05:51Jonty, this is really sad.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53Very, very sad to me.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55With my house moves,
0:05:55 > 0:05:58unfortunately, this one was damaged.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02We do have to take this into consideration, so I think, from
0:06:02 > 0:06:06a value point of view, they're about £50 each.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09We are looking around the £100 mark.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13At auction, I would put an estimate of £80-120.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15What do you think of that amount, Rosemary?
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- Do you think that's enough? - Indeed, yes.
0:06:17 > 0:06:22I will expect you to give them a huge kiss goodbye when you come to auction.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29Now, we still got to try and raise £750, so we're off to a reasonable start there.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31We've got to keep working.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- Shall we go this way?- Follow Gloria.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35I'm going to follow you.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- You can follow me.- We'll try a different place this time.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Anywhere, Jonty, anywhere.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43It's a shame about the damage to one of the pictures,
0:06:43 > 0:06:46but £80 is still a very healthy start towards our car fund.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Whilst Jonty begins a thorough search of the house,
0:06:49 > 0:06:53Rosemary decides to let go of her gate-legged dining table.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Inherited from her Aunt Gwen, she no longer uses it
0:06:56 > 0:06:59and Jonty values it at £100 to £140.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01That's one of the car doors paid for.
0:07:01 > 0:07:07Meanwhile, the search heads upstairs and Jonty's spotted another interesting piece of furniture.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11Lynn, tell me about this chest of drawers.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13Nice mahogany chest of drawers.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17I believe Rosemary got these from a house clearance sale in Purley.
0:07:17 > 0:07:23I'm not sure exactly how much she paid for it, but I know it wouldn't have been very much indeed.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26I think I have just discovered just down here,
0:07:26 > 0:07:31I've had a quick look and I've got four legs perched at the bottom here.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36I'm assuming that these are the legs for this particular chest of drawers.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Look at the colour.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41This is the original colour to the whole chest of drawers.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44Can you see how it's changed over the years?
0:07:44 > 0:07:49Originally, in the mid-19th century, when a chest of drawers like this would have been made,
0:07:49 > 0:07:51it would have been that colour.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56The rest of the carcass here is veneer work.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00You can tell that very clearly, you can see the line down the middle here.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04That's two sections of veneer.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08You can also see the depth of the veneer, can you see that?
0:08:08 > 0:08:12That is how thinly cut these veneers are.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17Bow front chest of drawers became popular in the mid-18th century.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20This chest of drawers is mid-19th century.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25Beyond this point, the bow front became less popular.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28Chests of drawers beyond this point were much squarer on the front.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31Would these be part of a set?
0:08:31 > 0:08:35Like a bedroom suite? Are they chest of drawers on their own?
0:08:35 > 0:08:38A piece like this would be much more of a stand-alone piece.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Value-wise, we are looking at around the £100 mark.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45The auction estimate for this chest of drawers will be £80-120.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Is that all right?- That's fine.
0:08:47 > 0:08:48Very good. Excellent.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53So another great find. We seem to be on a roll with another significant
0:08:53 > 0:08:58contribution towards our £750 target for Rosemary's new set of wheels.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02The search continues with Lynn scouring the ornaments then Jonty
0:09:02 > 0:09:06picks out this pretty Albion pottery jug along with a matching bowl,
0:09:06 > 0:09:11shaving mug and soap dish estimated at £55-75.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16I think it would look fantastic on a lucky buyer's dressing-table.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19It's a beautiful day outside and still a hive of activity inside.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22I reckon it's time for a quick breather.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25While Jonty carries on, I grab some time for a girlie gossip
0:09:25 > 0:09:29with Rosemary and Lynn to find out what's made them so close.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32I can see why you call this one "Cosy Rosie!"
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Actually, it's very cosy coming into your sitting room. It's lovely.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38What else do you call her?
0:09:38 > 0:09:42She has been known as a "unique antique".
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- Thank you very much. - And nutty as a fruitcake as well. - I'll answer to anything, Gloria.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49How long have the pair of you been friends?
0:09:49 > 0:09:53Rosemary became one of my customers for a certain cosmetic company
0:09:53 > 0:09:55and we've been friends ever since.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58About 25 years, we've known each other.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59Good friends by the look of it.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Wonderful. Wonderful.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05It's lovely to know there's somebody there when you need them.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08With all the things that have happened to me,
0:10:08 > 0:10:10Lynn has always been there.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14I can turn to her and it's lovely to know that you've got somebody like that.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18What has happened over the years where you've been able to share and care?
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Let me see, it's a long story. How long have you got?
0:10:22 > 0:10:26There was a time when she fell off the ladder painting the house.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30Up the ladder I go and Crystal Palace were playing football.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33I love football, I love sport.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35They scored three, I forgot I was up the ladder
0:10:35 > 0:10:37and what does Rosemary do?
0:10:37 > 0:10:41I jump for joy and down I come with the ladder and I ended up
0:10:41 > 0:10:45in hospital with a broken foot for four months
0:10:45 > 0:10:47and I was on a stick for two.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52This is where my friend Lynn, quite frankly, she was brilliant.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54She was gold-dust to me.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57What other things spring to mind that she got up to?
0:10:57 > 0:11:03She's been gardening and using a pick axe which ended up stuck in her back.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- Excuse me?- A pickaxe. She went like that and it...
0:11:06 > 0:11:08I forgot about that.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11That's absolutely right. I was lucky.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15It just skimmed my shoulder, I was really lucky, honestly.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18I'm not laughing at you, I'm just laughing at the idea.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20A pickaxe ending up in your back?
0:11:20 > 0:11:22You have to laugh, honestly.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26You have to keep active, sometimes, I really have to push myself a bit.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29What she means is, she's a fidget-bottom.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31There's another name to add to the list.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36We've got "Cosy Rosie", we've got "unique antique" and we've got "fidget-bottom".
0:11:36 > 0:11:40You know what, fidget-bottom, I'm going to make you work some more
0:11:40 > 0:11:43cos we have to get enough money for this car of yours.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46Or at least towards a car. OK, lead on, MacDuff.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Let's go somewhere else.- Will do.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54From one unique antique to another - no, not Jonty -
0:11:54 > 0:11:56this French-style mantle clock
0:11:56 > 0:11:59valued at a very useful £40 to £60.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03Jonty appears to be living up to Rosemary's high expectations so far today.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06He is spoilt for choice with items in the attic.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11It seems he really is a ladies' man as he unearths our next find.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Come and have a look at this collection of Barbie dolls.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Wow.- Look at this.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20Gosh. How colourful and bright and gorgeous.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22Where did you get this collection?
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Some friends of mine came over from Canada,
0:12:25 > 0:12:28some friends of friends, and they gave them to me.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30They knew I loved dolls so much.
0:12:30 > 0:12:31I was very happy about that.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- You were pleased to add it to your collection?- Pleased as Punch.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37How many do you reckon you have in there?
0:12:37 > 0:12:40Oh, ten.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- I lose count. - We've got quite a few here.
0:12:43 > 0:12:48Now, I must close the box first of all, because it's the box that really gets me excited.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50This has real age to it.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53We've actually got the date here, 1963. This is really good.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55Did they come in this box?
0:12:55 > 0:12:57They did come in a box.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00What it says here is Barbie and Ken, but I can't find a Ken.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Poor Ken's missing.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04Aw, bless his heart.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07You can't do without a man, can you?
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- You've got your man for the day, you see!- I should be so lucky.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Shall I be your Ken for the day? How about that?
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- And in the attic, as well! - Anything you like, dear.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21Now, let's have a look at the dolls themselves.
0:13:21 > 0:13:22I like this one.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25I'm keeping this one. She's special, this one.
0:13:25 > 0:13:31Barbie was invented by an American designer by the name of Ruth Handler.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34She had a daughter, wait for it,
0:13:34 > 0:13:37you don't have to be a rocket scientist to put two and two together.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Her daughter was called Barbara.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- Hence the reason why we have Barbie. - Oh, yes.
0:13:42 > 0:13:48Because we've got these accessories, which is good, and the fact that I love this case,
0:13:48 > 0:13:51I think that this case has got real value because it's so early,
0:13:51 > 0:13:55and the dolls are right, in so far that they look around 1970s, a lot of these,
0:13:55 > 0:13:58I think these are definitely worth selling.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03As a collection, we're looking at roughly £50 to £70.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06You're joking, for a bit of plastic and the case.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Without Ken!
0:14:10 > 0:14:15You know what I think? I think this attic is perfect for this programme.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18You talk about cash in the attic, this is brilliant. I love this.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22- I call it Aladdin's cave. - I want you two to go and find more stuff.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24You go over there, please. You go over there.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28We've got to go back to work here. No more playing with dolls.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31Never mind, it's interesting, it's enjoyable.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33'The Barbie dolls are a great addition,
0:14:33 > 0:14:37'but I have a feeling they're the tip of the iceberg up here.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39'I continue rummaging and uncover this collection of
0:14:39 > 0:14:42'postcards and cigarette cards which should make us another
0:14:42 > 0:14:48'£30 to £40 that surely would buy us at least a car bumper.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52'But we still have plenty to do if we're going to make our £750 target.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55'While we carry on in the attic, Jonty heads off to find Lynn,
0:14:55 > 0:14:58'who hasn't been slacking while we've been away.'
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- Lynn, we've got a whole collection of ceramic pigs here.- You have indeed.
0:15:04 > 0:15:05What's the story?
0:15:05 > 0:15:09Rosemary used to work at the NatWest Bank and I believe
0:15:09 > 0:15:15- she purchased these from the manager for a measly sum of £6.- £6?
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- That's right.- How long ago was that?
0:15:17 > 0:15:21Around about 1986/87.
0:15:21 > 0:15:26These were issued to children in the '80s
0:15:26 > 0:15:31and the whole idea is once you saved up a certain amount, you were issued with another pig.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34We have actually got the whole family here.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38We have the father, who's Sir Nathaniel Westminster
0:15:38 > 0:15:43and his wife Lady Hillary and their two children,
0:15:43 > 0:15:48this is Maxwell and this is Annabel and baby Woody.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- But somehow we've got twins and four baby Woodys.- Right.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57They were made by the famous Wade factory,
0:15:57 > 0:16:02you can see that printed into the mould on the underside of these pigs.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05Originally, they were made by the Sunshine factory,
0:16:05 > 0:16:10but Wade took over because this, as an advertising campaign,
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- as a promotion, was very successful indeed.- Right.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18About ten years ago, when internet selling first became fashionable,
0:16:18 > 0:16:22sets like these were selling for between £200 and £300.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25I can't put that figure on it now and I'm not exactly sure where
0:16:25 > 0:16:31the market is at the moment, but we're still looking at a very healthy £80 to £120.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- Great.- Yes? Excellent.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36I'll leave those there and carry on searching.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38What's over here?
0:16:38 > 0:16:41Well, having been bought for a mere £6,
0:16:41 > 0:16:44these little piggies can be banked on to bring home the bacon
0:16:44 > 0:16:46when they head off to market.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51Lynn's discovered this collection of dolls which Rosemary's collected over 40 years,
0:16:51 > 0:16:55but she's very happy to let them go and Jonty reckons it could make us £30 to £50.
0:16:55 > 0:17:01Unsurprisingly for someone so active, Rosemary loves the outdoors and her garden is her pride and joy.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05I couldn't miss an opportunity to take a look and find out
0:17:05 > 0:17:08what keeps her so enthusiastic about life.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10Rosemary, here we are in your beloved garden.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12I gather you really love gardening?
0:17:12 > 0:17:14I love my garden, Gloria.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18It keeps me busy, but nature's wonderful, you can't beat it.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22Knowing that you're very fond of DIY, have you done a lot of the heavy stuff yourself?
0:17:22 > 0:17:27I did the crazy paving. I actually revamped the whole garden, redesigned it.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Is it because you come from Wales that you have this great love of the outdoors?
0:17:31 > 0:17:34I'm sure it is because I used to spend much of my time
0:17:34 > 0:17:36in the Black Mountains near where I was born.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39I try and go back every year.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42I love it, it is like a magnet to me.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47Why is it so important to you to raise this money today towards a new car?
0:17:47 > 0:17:50Instead of just being a hermit in my home,
0:17:50 > 0:17:54sitting there and watching the TV, which many people do, I know,
0:17:54 > 0:17:57but to keep active, it gets me out and about.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59I can reach people far and wide.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02If we're going to get the car, we better do more work. Rummage more.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06Cosy Rosie, too cosy out here!
0:18:06 > 0:18:12It's back to the search and this collection of Hummel figurines was started by Rosemary as a child.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16She's decided the time has come to wave them off to auction
0:18:16 > 0:18:19and Jonty thinks they should fetch another £40 to £60.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21Back upstairs, Rosemary finds something
0:18:21 > 0:18:25very close to her heart which could seriously help our cause.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29Is she going to sell it or is she actually going to present it to Jonty?
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Jonty, look what I've found, look what I've found.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35What a beautiful ring. It looks like an engagement ring.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- Is it?- We've got, what, four or five, five diamonds in there?
0:18:39 > 0:18:40Look at that.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44We've got hallmarks as well, that's wonderful. Whose is this ring?
0:18:44 > 0:18:49That ring belonged to a lovely aunt of mine, Aunt Gwen, a wonderful lady.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Was she engaged at any point in her life?
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- Oh, yes, she was married.- Yes.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59Somehow she was determined that she wanted me to have that ring.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04My sense is that this ring has not been worn because these hallmarks
0:19:04 > 0:19:09are so clear and crisp and we've got the original presentation box.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- That wouldn't surprise me, she was such a lovely lady.- Was she?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- Oh, yes.- When she gave this to you
0:19:15 > 0:19:19did she tell you anything about it? What did she say?
0:19:19 > 0:19:23Her words were, and I remember them to this day,
0:19:23 > 0:19:27"If you are ever in the gutter, Rosemary, that is when you sell that ring."
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- You're not in the gutter now? - I'm certainly not in the gutter now.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33I'm desperate to get my new car.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37I think Aunt Gwen will be pleased I've done the right thing
0:19:37 > 0:19:40at the right time. After all, she was a magistrate
0:19:40 > 0:19:42so you have to do what she thinks.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- So, we're selling this ring? - Indeed. Yes, indeed.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- I shall get my enjoyment out of it. - Fabulous.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Because it will give a freedom to me,
0:19:50 > 0:19:54which I think my aunt would have realised I probably needed.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57This is lovely, this is certainly worth putting into the auction sale.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01And, we've got some other gold rings in here, too.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04If we put them all together, and have a little sort out for you,
0:20:04 > 0:20:07I'm sure I'm looking at at least between £100 and £200 here.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- That's wonderful.- All right? That's a real jewel of a find.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14Let me put the lid back on there for safe keeping.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Bless his heart.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- I'm so grateful.- Follow me.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21Oh, I'll follow you, all right!
0:20:21 > 0:20:24I thought for a minute Rosemary was about to propose to Jonty,
0:20:24 > 0:20:29but, holding herself back, the rings join the rest of our treasures heading off to auction.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32As well as Aunt Gwen's engagement ring,
0:20:32 > 0:20:34there's also a 22-carat gold wedding band
0:20:34 > 0:20:37and a 9-carat gold garnet set ring in the collection.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40But despite our efforts, we are still a fair way off making
0:20:40 > 0:20:45our target for Rosemary's car so we all give the search a last big push.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49Lynn's doing sterling work and picks out something that grabs Jonty's attention.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51What are you looking at?
0:20:51 > 0:20:57These have been in Rosemary's house all the time I've been visiting her.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58I think they came from her Aunty Gwen.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01What do think of these?
0:21:01 > 0:21:03I think they're beautiful, really lovely.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08If you look very closely, can you see that what we're looking at,
0:21:08 > 0:21:14this is all very fine embroidery and the thread has to be silk, it's that fine?
0:21:14 > 0:21:16This one, particularly, is so charming.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20We've got the two, what look like lovers strolling in the park.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23They look like they haven't got a care in the world.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25And, if you look at their dress,
0:21:25 > 0:21:30that gives us an indication of the date we're looking at.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- Date-wise, we are looking at the early 19th century.- Really?
0:21:34 > 0:21:37These two pictures would have been made
0:21:37 > 0:21:42almost 180 years ago, maybe 200 years ago.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47This one here is an image of a classical scene
0:21:47 > 0:21:50which was very popular at the time of the Regency period.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52They were always designed to be a pair,
0:21:52 > 0:21:54but they don't match in their theme at all.
0:21:54 > 0:22:00You can see by the shape and size of the frame, they have always been designed to be placed together.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03They're beautiful. Let me give you that one back.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07They are in relatively poor condition.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11When I say poor condition, they somehow have come away from their mountings.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16Again, that's easy to get over by probably taking the back off
0:22:16 > 0:22:19and remounting them and maybe you can give them a slight clean.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23Do you think these are pictures that Rosemary might be interested in selling?
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- I'm sure she would.- I think they're so charming.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30I think Rosemary would be happy to sell YOU by this stage to raise some money, Jonty!
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Actually, I was having a look at these earlier on.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35They're so exquisite, aren't they? They're so small.
0:22:35 > 0:22:41They are small and perfectly formed, which means they have to have really good value at auction
0:22:41 > 0:22:44are we're looking again around the £100 mark, so £80 to £120.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46What do you think of that, Rosemary?
0:22:46 > 0:22:52Quite funny, is the subject itself. I don't know how that can be appealing.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55It surprises me that they're worth that much, quite frankly.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- It's the workmanship that's appealing.- Oh, yes. It's all down to the detail.
0:22:59 > 0:23:04Well, with the news that you're happy to let them go to auction, I can now give you the grand total.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08Now, we know that you wanted £750 towards getting a new car
0:23:08 > 0:23:11to get you out and about to make yourself even more active.
0:23:11 > 0:23:17I'm happy to tell you that you have got your £750 and you even have a little bit more.
0:23:17 > 0:23:23- With everything sold, you've got £765.- Great!- Yes!
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Thank you so much.- Isn't that good?
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- I can see you with that car, yes. - Thank you very much. - Thank you very much, Rosemary.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- Thanks to you. - And, of course, to Lynn.- Thank you.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37Rosemary's house has proved to be a real Aladdin's cave.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41We've made some fantastic finds, and here are some of the highlights.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45These two oval mother-of-pearl flower pictures.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48The intricate design of the flowers in these is absolutely beautiful.
0:23:48 > 0:23:53They could bring in anywhere between £80 and £120.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55The collection of '60s Barbie dolls,
0:23:55 > 0:23:58given to Rosemary by her friends in Canada.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00These are probably my favourites.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03We're hoping they'll fetch us at least £50.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05This family of NatWest piggies
0:24:05 > 0:24:08could create lots of interest with the right collectors.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13With a bit of luck they should bank us £80 to £120.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16Finally, the collection of gorgeous rings that Rosemary has kept for
0:24:16 > 0:24:20a rainy day. They include the pretty engagement ring from her Aunt Gwen
0:24:20 > 0:24:22and £100 to £200 for these
0:24:22 > 0:24:26would go a long way towards our target for Rosemary's new car.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29'Coming up on Cash In The Attic,
0:24:29 > 0:24:32'Rosemary's still in hot pursuit of Jonty.'
0:24:32 > 0:24:34- Well done.- Thanks a lot.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36'Not all goes quite to plan.'
0:24:36 > 0:24:40- I have to tell you, I think that is disappointing.- I agree.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42'But will Rosemary make it through the auction?'
0:24:42 > 0:24:47- I've gone all funny now.- Having a funny turn, love.- Indeed, yeah.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49'Find out when the hammer falls.'
0:24:49 > 0:24:51Yours, sir.
0:24:54 > 0:25:00So, it's been a few weeks now since we visited the very lively Rosemary May and her great friend, Lynn.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04And I must say, we found some fabulous treasures upstairs and down
0:25:04 > 0:25:06and we've brought them here to the Bamford Auction Rooms in Derby.
0:25:06 > 0:25:11Now, we need £750 to put Rosemary firmly back in the driving seat.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15Let's hope all the bidders today will speed us towards our target
0:25:15 > 0:25:19but, you know what, Rosemary is a pretty fast mover herself.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21It's still early but looking pretty busy today,
0:25:21 > 0:25:25with plenty of bidders scouring the auction room for those all-important treasures.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28Jonty's already tracked down some of our star lots.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32The embroidered pictures fit right in here in the auction room
0:25:32 > 0:25:35and we're hoping they'll help our car fund no end.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39Good morning, Jonty, I hope you've taken your vitamin pills today.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41Rosemary really fancies you, let's be absolutely honest,
0:25:41 > 0:25:45she would have kept you in the attic if she could, permanently.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47I'm quite happy to be a kept man!
0:25:47 > 0:25:50Anyway, what do you think of hers is going to do well?
0:25:50 > 0:25:53Remember the lovely pictures of the flowers in the baskets?
0:25:53 > 0:25:56- They're so pretty. - I think they'll do very well.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59I actually loved all the Barbie dolls, remember, up in the attic.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03And I suddenly realised there was no Ken, so maybe you are her substitute Ken.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05Do you think, yes... Barbie, Ken. Rosemary, Jonty.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07She would settle for that!
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Shall we go and meet her?
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- Great, yes. - Yes, let's go and see her.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15'I think it's high time we reunited our Barbie and Ken
0:26:15 > 0:26:20'so we go in search of Rosemary and Lynn and we find them saying goodbye to some old friends.'
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- Good morning. All the little piggies have come to auction.- Hello.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26How are you doing?
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- Lovely to see you.- How are you?
0:26:28 > 0:26:34- Have you missed Jonty? - I have, I have. Honestly, I have. I'd follow him anywhere.
0:26:34 > 0:26:38You know what, Lynn, I reckon that Jonty was lucky to escape that day.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41He was very lucky. Lucky escape, Jonty.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44I decided that Jonty could be your Ken.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Yes, please.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- Now, listen, settle down, settle down.- I'm not going to get jealous.
0:26:50 > 0:26:55The auction is about to start, so we need to go and get in position, so shall we head in that direction?
0:26:55 > 0:26:57Good idea.
0:26:57 > 0:27:01'They really are out in force today, which is promising for the day ahead.
0:27:01 > 0:27:06'If you're thinking of going to auction, remember that commission, VAT and other charges will apply.
0:27:06 > 0:27:12'It's nearly time for the auction to start, so we find a corner and take up our positions.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15'Our first item is the Victorian chest of drawers,
0:27:15 > 0:27:18'which Jonty valued at £80.'
0:27:18 > 0:27:22We've got two bids, absentee bids, one at 65, one higher.
0:27:22 > 0:27:2470 has it, five now?
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Five in the doorway, five, 80, five, 90.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29Against you at £90, and five do I see?
0:27:29 > 0:27:33At 90 with me and five now. At £90, all done at 90.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35Are you sure?
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- £90.- £90.
0:27:38 > 0:27:42'We're off and running, and £90 is £10 over Jonty's estimate.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45'Fingers crossed, it's a sign of things to come.
0:27:45 > 0:27:51'Next up is Rosemary's collection of dolls, which we're hoping will make at least £30.'
0:27:51 > 0:27:55Now, Rosemary, I like this next item because I've loved dolls all my life.
0:27:55 > 0:28:00I sort of get the impression from your house that you've collected dolls as well over the years.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04Actually, my intention was for my granddaughter to have these dolls
0:28:04 > 0:28:07but unfortunately she wasn't a dolly-minded girl.
0:28:07 > 0:28:12- Not interested!- It disappointed me, but, having said that,
0:28:12 > 0:28:14I love them and I've always treasured them.
0:28:14 > 0:28:16I can start the bidding at £15.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18One bid on it at 15.
0:28:18 > 0:28:2018 in the room, 18 bid.
0:28:20 > 0:28:2318, 20 and two. 22 has it. 25 now.
0:28:23 > 0:28:2525 in the centre. 28 for you.
0:28:25 > 0:28:27At 25, it's in the middle at 25.
0:28:27 > 0:28:2928 standing now.
0:28:29 > 0:28:3330, 30, 32, 35, 35,
0:28:33 > 0:28:3738 and 40. £38, it's against you, seated now.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40At 38, standing at the back, £38.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42Anywhere else?
0:28:42 > 0:28:43It's good, smack in the middle.
0:28:43 > 0:28:45Many thanks. Lovely Jonty.
0:28:45 > 0:28:47Thrilled to bits, thrilled to bits.
0:28:47 > 0:28:50Well, Rosemary's granddaughter may not want them
0:28:50 > 0:28:52but there are plenty of bidders today who did
0:28:52 > 0:28:55and it's another £38 in the pot.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57Let's hope our next lot creates as much interest.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01It's the gate-leg dining table with an estimate of £100.
0:29:01 > 0:29:07We can start it at £65, and 70 do I see? 70? At 65, do I see 70 now?
0:29:07 > 0:29:11At £65. All sure at 65?
0:29:12 > 0:29:15Gosh, it shows how gate-leg tables are struggling at the moment.
0:29:15 > 0:29:19- Are we allowed to sell that? - Do you want to sell it or not? - Yes, sell it.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21Yes, sold, £65.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25- A bit disappointing.- Never mind, it's roundabouts and swings anyway. - Yes, sure.
0:29:25 > 0:29:28'Lovely Rosemary is putting a brave face on the situation
0:29:28 > 0:29:31'but selling for £35 below estimate is disappointing
0:29:31 > 0:29:33'but, as she says, it's swings and roundabouts.
0:29:33 > 0:29:37'Let's hope our next sale will be a real high.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40'It's the beautiful embroidered pictures
0:29:40 > 0:29:43'and we're looking for £80 to £120.'
0:29:43 > 0:29:47Very, very typical Georgian, untouched.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49Never been reframed.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52Lovely examples and lots of bidding.
0:29:52 > 0:29:54£85 bid. 85 and 90 now.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58At £85 and 90. 90 here, 95, 100.
0:29:58 > 0:30:03100 beats them. Front row, £100. 110 do I see?
0:30:03 > 0:30:05At £100, and ten anywhere?
0:30:05 > 0:30:07At £100 and selling.
0:30:07 > 0:30:08Bless you!
0:30:09 > 0:30:13- You didn't like them anyway, did you?- No, I didn't.
0:30:13 > 0:30:15I'm very, very happy.
0:30:15 > 0:30:20'That's much more like it. £20 over estimate is a fantastic result.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23'Another very useful edition to our ever-growing total.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27'We're only looking for about £30 for this next item.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30'Those postcards and cigarette cards that were cluttering up the attic.'
0:30:30 > 0:30:34£20 is bid, at 20, and two do I see?
0:30:34 > 0:30:35£22 by the door, hands everywhere.
0:30:35 > 0:30:3922, 25, 28, you're out. 25.
0:30:39 > 0:30:4228, your turn. 28, and 30. 32, sir.
0:30:42 > 0:30:4532 shakes his head, with you at 30.
0:30:45 > 0:30:5132 now. At £30, all out at the same level, any advance on 30?
0:30:52 > 0:30:54- £30.- Happy with that?
0:30:54 > 0:30:58- You're just doing so well. It's just amazing. - I'm thrilled to bits, I really am.
0:30:58 > 0:31:01'Bang on estimate, Rosemary is delighted with that.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03'Another great boost to our total.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06'We're all holding our breath for the next lot.
0:31:06 > 0:31:10'The charming mother-of-pearl pictures Jonty was so excited by
0:31:10 > 0:31:12'when he discovered them in Rosemary's home.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14'Inherited from her Aunt Gwen,
0:31:14 > 0:31:17'we're hoping they'll do us proud in the auction room today.'
0:31:17 > 0:31:19Now, Jonty, you loved this.
0:31:19 > 0:31:24I think these are your favourite items in the auction today. The lovely mother-of-pearl pictures.
0:31:24 > 0:31:27I think they are lovely, genuine quality.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Remember, we've got a little bit of damage, but all
0:31:30 > 0:31:34the damaged pieces are there because everything is behind the glass.
0:31:34 > 0:31:36So it's repairable and I have a hunch
0:31:36 > 0:31:38that they're going to do very well.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41Absolutely beautiful things.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44George III, never touched, period frames,
0:31:44 > 0:31:47really in lovely country-house condition.
0:31:47 > 0:31:52- He's giving it a good build-up. - Five bids on them, the lowest is 70.
0:31:52 > 0:31:5678 bid, 85 bid, 95, 100 and higher.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58So 100 starts, and 110 where?
0:31:58 > 0:32:01110 by the door, 120.
0:32:01 > 0:32:06130 by the door, 140. 150, 160.
0:32:06 > 0:32:11170, 180, 190, 200, and ten.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13Yep, 210, 220,
0:32:13 > 0:32:18- 230, 240, 250, 260, 270.- 270!
0:32:18 > 0:32:23280, 290, 300, 310, 320, 330.
0:32:23 > 0:32:31340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390, 400, and ten.
0:32:31 > 0:32:35Beats them. At £410, 420 where?
0:32:35 > 0:32:37At £410, far corner.
0:32:37 > 0:32:41At £410 anywhere else? 410, sir, yours.
0:32:41 > 0:32:46- So are you pleasantly surprised they raised so much?- Yes, I am.
0:32:46 > 0:32:50- These are tears of happiness, really. - Fantastic. That's great.
0:32:50 > 0:32:52Give me a hug, then, Rosemary.
0:32:52 > 0:32:55- I'm going to give Jonty a hug. - I bet you are.
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- Well done.- Thanks a lot, Jonty.
0:32:57 > 0:33:00'Absolute tears of joy from Rosemary.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03'And, as if she needed it, a great excuse to give Jonty another hug!
0:33:03 > 0:33:07'Our expert suspected the pictures could be our secret weapon,
0:33:07 > 0:33:09'and they certainly proved him right.
0:33:09 > 0:33:14'£410 takes us to the halfway stage on a real high.'
0:33:15 > 0:33:19I was saying earlier, Rosemary, that you're a pretty fast mover as it is.
0:33:19 > 0:33:26You wanted £750 to go towards a car, to make you even more mobile. We'll never catch up with her now.
0:33:26 > 0:33:29Well, at the halfway point in the auction,
0:33:29 > 0:33:33I want to tell you that, although your target was £750,
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- you have already reached £733. - You're joking!
0:33:37 > 0:33:39And we're only halfway.
0:33:39 > 0:33:41- Are you serious?- I'm serious.
0:33:41 > 0:33:45And we have loads of items still to go.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47I can see you in a sports car, you know!
0:33:47 > 0:33:50I'm going to take a closer look at something I spotted earlier.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53And don't you go with him!
0:33:53 > 0:33:59'Rosemary, Lynn and I head off for a well-earned cuppa, following such an exciting first half.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02'While we relax, Jonty meets up with the auctioneer, James Lewis,
0:34:02 > 0:34:05'to get his views on what might be collectable in the future.'
0:34:05 > 0:34:08James, I've taken some time out from the auction sale,
0:34:08 > 0:34:12but I wanted to hear it really from the horse's mouth.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15What sort of antiques do you think people should be investing in?
0:34:15 > 0:34:20Here in our furniture store we're surrounded by the very unfashionable
0:34:20 > 0:34:2519th-century brown furniture that we always talk about.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28We're sitting on contemporary, modern design.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30It's got to match this very modern look.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33And that's why I've picked out this piece.
0:34:33 > 0:34:37It's a lithographic print by Terry Frost.
0:34:37 > 0:34:43A relatively contemporary artist - born in 1915 and died in 2003.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46Whenever we're looking at art, the classic rule is that,
0:34:46 > 0:34:49as soon as an artist dies, the art becomes more valuable.
0:34:49 > 0:34:54Since 2003, Terry Frost works have doubled and trebled in value.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57We sold five prints by him in our last sale,
0:34:57 > 0:35:01and they varied from about £3,000 up to £6,000.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05Do you think an image like this, a lithograph like this, will be a treasure of the future?
0:35:05 > 0:35:09I think we need to look at who else is buying this art.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12The Tate Gallery have a collection of Terry Frost.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14If the Tate Gallery think it's worth hanging on to,
0:35:14 > 0:35:18I think we should probably take note from that.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21If they think it's worth buying, we should too.
0:35:21 > 0:35:24'Great advice from James but, with the second part of the auction
0:35:24 > 0:35:28'about to start, we retake our positions at the back of the room.
0:35:28 > 0:35:34'First up is the French-style mantel clock, estimated at £40 to £60.'
0:35:34 > 0:35:37£20 bid. 20, and five? Five. 30?
0:35:37 > 0:35:40At £30. At £30. Five anywhere?
0:35:40 > 0:35:43At 30. All done at £30?
0:35:43 > 0:35:47£30. It's actually sold for under the bottom-end estimate.
0:35:47 > 0:35:52- That's disappointing, isn't it? - Yes, but it's roundabouts and swings, isn't it?
0:35:52 > 0:35:56- You don't want to take it home anyway, do you?- No, too heavy, dear!
0:35:56 > 0:36:00'Oh, deary me, that's not the start we were looking for.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04'But Rosemary seems relieved she doesn't have to lug that clock back home.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07'Onwards and upwards. I'm really interested to see how this lot does.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10'It's a collection of rings,
0:36:10 > 0:36:12'including the stunning engagement ring from Aunt Gwen.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14'We're looking for £100 to £200 -
0:36:14 > 0:36:17'a real boost to our target if they hit estimate.'
0:36:17 > 0:36:20Let's start the bidding at £120.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24120. 130? 130. 130, 140, 150 for you.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26150 has it, standing in the centre.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28At 150. Against all four of my bids.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31At 150. 160 now? 160, new place.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35170? Shakes his head at 170. It's with you now.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38At £160. Against them all.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41At 160. All done? At 160...
0:36:42 > 0:36:45- 333. - I was hoping for more than that.
0:36:45 > 0:36:48- I have to tell you, I think that is disappointing.- I agree.
0:36:48 > 0:36:54Try going into a shop anywhere and buying diamond rings or garnet rings for that.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56That was a real snip for somebody.
0:36:56 > 0:36:59'Cheap it might seem for all those rings, but Jonty was right.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02'£160 is towards the top end of his estimate,
0:37:02 > 0:37:06'and it's another healthy contribution to our total.
0:37:06 > 0:37:09'The auction room is still buzzing and we've got four items to sell.
0:37:09 > 0:37:15'This attractive Victoria wash set is valued at £55 to £75.'
0:37:15 > 0:37:17Start the bidding at £35.
0:37:17 > 0:37:2035, and 40? 40, sir. Five? 50...
0:37:20 > 0:37:22Five? 60 with you.
0:37:22 > 0:37:2460 has it, standing. Five now?
0:37:24 > 0:37:26At 60 with you. Five do I see?
0:37:26 > 0:37:30At 60, gentleman in the centre. At £60.
0:37:30 > 0:37:31Any advance?
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- 411.- Hey!
0:37:33 > 0:37:35Wonderful. Many thanks. That's super.
0:37:35 > 0:37:37That's a really good result.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- Indeed.- You're getting too excited again now!- I've gone all funny!
0:37:40 > 0:37:42- Having a funny turn, love!- Indeed!
0:37:42 > 0:37:45We all get them every now and then!
0:37:45 > 0:37:48'Rosemary seems to be having a wonderful day and so are we.
0:37:48 > 0:37:52'The wash set sells for a very respectable £60, at mid-estimate.
0:37:52 > 0:37:54'Jonty is right on it today.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57'Up next are the Barbie dolls in their original case.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01'They're missing Ken, but will that make a difference to the bidders?'
0:38:01 > 0:38:05I have a feeling you're not sad to see these go. These have had their time in your attic.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07Indeed. I won't be sorry at all.
0:38:07 > 0:38:12- They were just collecting dust, weren't they?- Sorry?- They were collecting dust.- Indeed.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15- That's what he'll be doing soon in your attic, collecting dust.- Sh!
0:38:15 > 0:38:17You're only jealous!
0:38:17 > 0:38:20Where shall we start? £30? 30?
0:38:20 > 0:38:22£30 for them is bid. At 30.
0:38:22 > 0:38:2332, 35...
0:38:23 > 0:38:26With me at 32. 35 now?
0:38:26 > 0:38:30At £32. 35, 38, and 40?
0:38:30 > 0:38:3240, 42, and 45 beats it.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34With you at 45, standing.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36All sure at £45?
0:38:36 > 0:38:37333.
0:38:37 > 0:38:39'Maybe the bidders did miss Ken,
0:38:39 > 0:38:42'as the Barbie dolls sell for £5 under estimate.
0:38:42 > 0:38:44'Still, good news for our target.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46'We're on the home straight now
0:38:46 > 0:38:50'and we're hoping the Hummel figurines will bring in £40 to £60.'
0:38:50 > 0:38:52I can start the bidding at £22.
0:38:52 > 0:38:5622 for this lot. 25, 28, 30.
0:38:56 > 0:38:5832... 35.
0:38:58 > 0:39:0035 in the centre.
0:39:00 > 0:39:0638 now? 35. All done at £35? Any advance?
0:39:06 > 0:39:09'That's only just under estimate at £35.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12'Not bad. Now here comes our final item.
0:39:12 > 0:39:16'Rosemary paid only £6 for these NatWest pigs in the 1980s.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20'But Jonty's valued them at £80-£120.'
0:39:20 > 0:39:25We all had a good look at the little piggies. I think you gave them a bit of a wash.
0:39:25 > 0:39:27They had a good wash and scrub.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30That's a good idea! Did the water not get all locked inside?
0:39:30 > 0:39:33Indeed it did, and I had to lift them upside down.
0:39:33 > 0:39:38Then I realised there was the thing you pull out the bottom, to release the water.
0:39:38 > 0:39:43We will start the bidding here, there are ten in all, at £65.
0:39:43 > 0:39:4570 do I see? 70. 75. 80.
0:39:45 > 0:39:4780 has it in the back row.
0:39:47 > 0:39:4985 near the doors. 85. 90.
0:39:49 > 0:39:54- 95. 100. 110.- I can't believe it. - 120?
0:39:54 > 0:39:56At 110. By the counter at 110.
0:39:56 > 0:39:59120, you're back. 130.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01Shakes his head at 130. With you.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04At £120. Any advance? At 120.
0:40:06 > 0:40:07- Spot on, Jonty.- Good.
0:40:07 > 0:40:11- Thank you, Jonty.- Very good, eh? - They were worth a wash and a scrub.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14They were. It was the wash and scrub that did it.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16'Well done, Jonty.
0:40:16 > 0:40:19'With those shiny clean pigs securing us their top estimate,
0:40:19 > 0:40:21'our car fund looks in great shape.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24'We'll have Rosemary flying around in a sports car yet.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28'With the auction over, it's time to give Rosemary and Lynn some great news.'
0:40:28 > 0:40:34Now, this is the bit I love best, cos I have to bring you the glad tidings, or otherwise.
0:40:34 > 0:40:40I just want to remind everybody that you wanted £750 to go towards a new car of some sort,
0:40:40 > 0:40:43so that you could race around all over the countryside,
0:40:43 > 0:40:49be faster than ever, and generally just get about more easily. Would you have been happy with 750?
0:40:49 > 0:40:52I would have been very pleased with 750, yes.
0:40:52 > 0:40:57Well, I can tell you, you have raised £1,183.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59You're joking.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- Happy, happy!- Oh, you're joking!
0:41:02 > 0:41:05- Isn't that good? - Fantastic. Fantastic.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09- And a big smacker for Jonty. - Well done, my darling.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12Thank you, my love. I can't believe it. I'm very, very happy.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16- Good.- I'm very grateful. - We like happy customers on Cash In The Attic.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24Back in London, after such a brilliant result at auction,
0:41:24 > 0:41:29there's no holding back Rosemary as she enlists Lynn's help to go looking at cars.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33I've never had... a car virtually new.
0:41:33 > 0:41:37And this is all I wanted to do and all I want is a nice, small car,
0:41:37 > 0:41:41and here I realise they've got a wonderful selection,
0:41:41 > 0:41:46so I'm looking forward to walking around and having a look and hearing some details.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48Gee, whiz, what a size this is!
0:41:48 > 0:41:51I don't like the way it scoops down.
0:41:51 > 0:41:53Oh, that's lovely.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57No.
0:41:57 > 0:42:03Having viewed all the possibilities, Rosemary picks out a car she likes to take for a test drive.
0:42:05 > 0:42:10'Well, I've had an excellent day, looked at many different cars
0:42:10 > 0:42:12'and had a test drive.'
0:42:12 > 0:42:16You know, I'll need to go around and have a look at a few more
0:42:16 > 0:42:19before I make any decision but I really am so interested
0:42:19 > 0:42:23and it's lovely to know I've got the money that I can spend on the car I want.
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