0:00:02 > 0:00:05Welcome to the programme that helps you hunt for treasures
0:00:05 > 0:00:07and then sells them at auction.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11It's really sad when a life partner dies and leaves you on your own.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15It's tough, especially when it comes to making decisions by yourself.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19What happens if you decide you're going to downsize?
0:00:19 > 0:00:21There are things you're going to have to keep
0:00:21 > 0:00:23and others you're going to have to part with.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26And it's difficult deciding which ones should go,
0:00:26 > 0:00:30especially when many of them have sentimental associations.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33But those are the problems facing a lady
0:00:33 > 0:00:35I'm about to meet on Cash In The Attic.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Coming up on Cash In The Attic...
0:00:58 > 0:01:01some rather cheeky 20th-century cartoons.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04You've quite a few risque ones here!
0:01:04 > 0:01:08We'll have to put some sticky tape on at the auction. Censored!
0:01:08 > 0:01:12Our expert shows off his knowledge of 18th-century sculpture.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15I can tell you what it is, it's a statue!
0:01:15 > 0:01:19And unexpected interest in '70s silver at auction.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21I have got 11 bids.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26But will we still be smiling at the end of the day?
0:01:26 > 0:01:30You'll see when we crack that gavel.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33Today I'm on the outskirts of Doncaster, where I'm about to
0:01:33 > 0:01:37meet a lady called Annette who has called in the team to help her
0:01:37 > 0:01:40raise money for two special trips.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47Annette Norton left school at 15 to join her parents, who worked for Sheffield steel.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50And in 1980 she married Derek Norton,
0:01:50 > 0:01:52a notable figure in the British steel industry,
0:01:52 > 0:01:55who sadly died in 2008.
0:01:55 > 0:02:00Joining Annette today at her Doncaster home is her youngest sister, Andrena.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05The two share fond memories of childhood holidays caravanning in Bridlington.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08But Annette is planning a trip that's somewhat more adventurous.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11She's called in the Cash team to help.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16- Hi, Annette! And this is one of your sisters.- This is Andrena.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- You've another sister as well. - Yes, Arlene.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23Your mum must have had a sense of humour calling the three of you with As.
0:02:23 > 0:02:29All ADs, actually. Andrena Diane, Annette Delicia and Arlene Denise!
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- That must have led to complications! - It did a little.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35It did when I was younger.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39I was the first one in from school so the post arrived
0:02:39 > 0:02:44and anything address to Miss AD Clark, I opened them!
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- So, I knew what the boyfriends were saying before they did.- She did.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- And you still stayed friends. - We did.- Amazing.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- You're going to help us today. - I'll try.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56So why, Annette have you called in Cash In The Attic?
0:02:56 > 0:02:58We're hoping a world cruise with the family
0:02:58 > 0:03:02and visit my pen friend of 58 years.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- I've never been over to see her. - Where is she?- She's in Texas.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- How much you think that's going to cost? Quite a lot.- A lot.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11How much do we hope to raise today?
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- Hopefully about £1,000.- Well, I've brought just the man for the job.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19It's Paul Hayes and I know he's already started
0:03:19 > 0:03:21looking for things we can take to auction.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25Why don't you go and see what you can find and we'll meet Paul?
0:03:25 > 0:03:27Great!
0:03:27 > 0:03:30With two rather expensive holidays on the cards,
0:03:30 > 0:03:32£1,000 should be just the ticket.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Our expert, Paul Hayes, is a bit of a bloodhound with
0:03:35 > 0:03:39a good nose for antiques. Nearly 30 years in the business
0:03:39 > 0:03:43has taught him to follow a lead, to canine-themed etchings like these.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46There we are, here's Paul. I told you he'd be hard at work already.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- What have you found?- Some risque pictures. Cover your eyes, ladies.
0:03:50 > 0:03:51Where did these come from?
0:03:51 > 0:03:57My husband, Derek, was chairman of a company in Sheffield
0:03:57 > 0:03:59and a member of the board bought these for him.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02He thought they resembled the board members.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- Which one is Derek?- The bulldog! - Who else could it possibly be?
0:04:06 > 0:04:09But these are quite famous cartoons, aren't they?
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Yeah, these were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15There were two artists, one called Hubert and one called O'Klein.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17You've got the O'Klein version.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19But they all capture this French Parisian scene.
0:04:19 > 0:04:25They're always doing toilet humour. There's all sorts of humour. Could you translate that for me?
0:04:25 > 0:04:30It's colloquial French but what he's saying is, "Oh, to be a free dog!"
0:04:30 > 0:04:33You've got all these little dogs that aren't on leads
0:04:33 > 0:04:36chasing this rather attractive little bitch here.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- Unfortunately, he's got the lead on and can't join them.- Right.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43That's the tamest of the ones I've seen.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45They are quite valuable, aren't they?
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Yes, they're very collectible.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50The more risque they are, the more desirable they tend to be.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53And you've got quite a few risque ones here!
0:04:53 > 0:04:57I'll put some sticky tape on at the auction. Censored!
0:04:57 > 0:05:00But joking apart, I'd say around the £100 mark.
0:05:00 > 0:05:0270-100 will give them a chance.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Hopefully somebody will want to spend a penny!- Oh, Paul!
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- And it's so early in the day. - I know! Sorry about that!
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Andrena has been hard at work and thinks this 19th-century
0:05:15 > 0:05:19mahogany side table might be worth our consideration.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22It used to belong to Annette's mother-in-law and Paul reckons
0:05:22 > 0:05:26it could fetch in the region of £100 to £150 at auction.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Also winging its way to the saleroom
0:05:28 > 0:05:33is this African carved wooden chess set, which was a present from a friend.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36Annette has never played, so she's happy to let it go
0:05:36 > 0:05:38for £25 to £45.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- Paul?- A-ha?- Can you have a look at this?
0:05:45 > 0:05:49What have you got? Oh, I wasn't expecting that!
0:05:49 > 0:05:53Look at that! So, who plays the saxophone?
0:05:53 > 0:05:56Well, Derek was trying to learn to play.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59Well, this is a very versatile instrument.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01It was designed for military brass bands.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04Of course, you'd have to be heard over the noise of the drums.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- Is it something you wanted to take up yourself?- No, I don't think so.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10It's boxed, in mint condition
0:06:10 > 0:06:13and I imagine it's been quite expensive when bought.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17To give it a chance at auction I'd like to put it in with
0:06:17 > 0:06:18an estimate of less than £100.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22If I said £60 to £100 as an estimate and go from there.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- How does that sound?- Yes, fine. - Is that music to your ears?- Yes!
0:06:26 > 0:06:28I hope that Paul's right
0:06:28 > 0:06:31and the saxophone hits all the right notes on sale day.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33We've got three bids on it now.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35He started at 70!
0:06:35 > 0:06:40As our rummage continues, I notice more of the wonderful things Annette has collected.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42I'd like to know more about her -
0:06:42 > 0:06:47the distant pen pal she mentioned and those childhood holidays with her sisters.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51We can take the weight off our feet for five minutes.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55The thing I love about you is you're going on this cruise together
0:06:55 > 0:06:58but you've grown up being really close.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00Yes, we have.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02All our younger lives especially.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04And you always went on holiday together?
0:07:04 > 0:07:06We did, we had some great times.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09We went to Bridlington for the same two weeks every year.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- It was great.- It was wonderful.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14Annette, tell me about this pen pal of yours,
0:07:14 > 0:07:18because you've been writing to each other since you were seven.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22We started writing to each other because a girl from America
0:07:22 > 0:07:26came into my class at school and she was a friend of hers.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27I joined in and wrote to her.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32And over the years she's been to visit me twice
0:07:32 > 0:07:35but I've never felt able to go over there.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38I'm making the effort this year and I'll visit.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42Tell me about this holiday. Whose idea was it that you were going to go together?
0:07:42 > 0:07:44It was mine, I'm afraid!
0:07:44 > 0:07:47We were talking about the fact
0:07:47 > 0:07:50we'd follow it through and I'd do this world cruise
0:07:50 > 0:07:53so they decided they would come along and spoil it for me!
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- So, we need that £1,000 to get you on your way.- We certainly do.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02Well, I think Paul has been quite busy finding things to take to auction.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Shall we see how he's doing? - Yes.- Good idea.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08It looks a bit drizzly outside.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12Here in the lounge, Paul can't resist finding Annette's favourite
0:08:12 > 0:08:15creatures of the deep.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Presents from colleagues of her husband who knew of her love
0:08:17 > 0:08:20for dolphins - this pair of decorative tables will
0:08:20 > 0:08:24hopefully entertain the bidders for £100 to £140
0:08:24 > 0:08:27without the auctioneer jumping through too many hoops!
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Don't blink! I think she just moved.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Perhaps she wants a brolly.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35Angela, we've had this statue in the garden for quite some time.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37It's rather splendid. Shall we have a look?
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Yes.- Oh, hang on! It's pouring with rain out there. Paul!
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- Uh-huh!- Can you come and join us?
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- Hello.- Paul, you see out there in the garden?- I do.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51There's this lovely statue. Would you like to go and take a look at it?
0:08:51 > 0:08:54I shall. Thank you very much.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- Bleurgh!- While he's having a look at it, where does it come from?
0:08:58 > 0:09:02She was actually in an apartment that Derek was living in,
0:09:02 > 0:09:04in Sheffield, when I first knew him.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- And...- Where, in an apartment, would you keep that?
0:09:07 > 0:09:09She was actually in the entrance hall.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12The first time we moved into our own house,
0:09:12 > 0:09:15she moved into the garden. And there's she's been ever since.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Each time we move, she's moved with us.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Why have you kept her, though? What was the sentimental value?
0:09:21 > 0:09:25We thought she was lucky. And so, wherever we went, she came with us.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27And we called her Moliath. We gave her a name.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- Moliath!- So, Moliath moved everywhere.- Instead of Goliath? - Correct.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Paul! Do you want to come and tell us about the statue then?
0:09:36 > 0:09:39I'll tell you what it is. It's a statue. It's quite a nice one.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- So, how long have you had it yourself?- 30 years.- OK.
0:09:42 > 0:09:43- Was it new then...?- No, no!
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- No.- Right.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- If I said, sort of 300 to 500, how does that sound?- Great.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51Here's hoping lucky Moliath's patina
0:09:51 > 0:09:53is pretty enough for bidders at the auction.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Time to find Andrena again.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59Scouring the kitchen, she's found these shop scales -
0:09:59 > 0:10:01inherited from Derek's mother.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04They were made by Avery, an old West Midlands company.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07They're in imperial measurements.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10The weighty reading of £40 to £60 takes us
0:10:10 > 0:10:12closer to our target.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15In this display cabinet, I spy a delicate Japanese tea set,
0:10:15 > 0:10:18which Annette bought for £30 in 1982.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Paul values it still at around £30 to £40.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28No time for slacking. Come on! This is nice, isn't it?
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- It is. It's beautiful.- Look at that!
0:10:30 > 0:10:33It's a type of captain's chair.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- Have you heard of that expression before?- I haven't.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Oddly enough, that was Derek's nickname.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- Was it really?- The Captain! - The Captain!
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- Right, it's really suitable, isn't it?- Absolutely!
0:10:42 > 0:10:47They swivel around. You can imagine a sea captain who is able to get at all his controls
0:10:47 > 0:10:50and his wheel and so on. That's where the inspiration comes from.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54And in about 1840/1850, they started to produce this wonderful, quilted leather.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56Everything was stuffed and comfortable.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59They had these shorter arms for the simple reason,
0:10:59 > 0:11:03if you're a Victorian lady and you had crinoline dresses,
0:11:03 > 0:11:06all your dress would be able to wrap around the sides here.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09But, it's in remarkable condition. It's hardly been used.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12It is - it's beautiful.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14If I said, at auction, maybe £150 to £200, how does that sound?
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- That sounds OK to me.- OK. Let's keep looking.
0:11:17 > 0:11:23I'm sure The Captain won't mind if we send his old chair to auction.
0:11:23 > 0:11:28This landscape was found in a box of odds and ends 40 years ago.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30The signature is unclear but Paul still thinks that,
0:11:30 > 0:11:34due to the quality, condition and the scene, it could do well.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38He values it at a very promising £120 to £160.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43This silver salver was made by the prestigious Sheffield silversmiths Walker and Hall
0:11:43 > 0:11:46and is hallmarked 1977.
0:11:46 > 0:11:47Paul is impressed
0:11:47 > 0:11:51and values it at a very pleasing £70 to £120.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Now then, Annette, I wanted to ask you about this clock.- Yes.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57Is this really sentimental or can this go?
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- Um, it is sentimental, but it can go.- Right, I see.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- So, is it a family heirloom? - Er, no.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06I bought it from an antique shop for Derek one Christmas.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08Well, this is a very old clock.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10Have you got any idea how old this is?
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- I was told it was around 1700 and something?- Well, you're dead right there.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18This dates from the middle to the late 18th century.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21We can tell that because of the square dial. By the year 1800,
0:12:21 > 0:12:25all the grandfather clocks tended to have this arch dial.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Sometimes you'll see a sun and moon or a different effect on the top.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31And it is in good condition. There's no sort of cracks or splits or anything.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35It's a nice, solid oak. It's a Georgian piece.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Are you sure you want to part with it?
0:12:37 > 0:12:40Um, I think so, yes.
0:12:40 > 0:12:45- OK. Well, if I said between 400 and £600, how does that sound?- Mmm.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48I wouldn't like to take less than 500.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- So we'll put a reserve of 500?- Yes.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- OK, we'll give that a go. - Do I hear £500?- You certainly do.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Well, for the clock? - For the clock, yes.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00That's a splendid-looking... Were you with your sister when she bought this?
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I was.- So how do you feel about it leaving the house?
0:13:02 > 0:13:04I won't to be sorry to see it go.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- I take it it's not your taste then? - No!
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Someone who'll be happy to see the bidding go up,
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- but £500 you're going to put on as a reserve?- I think so, yes.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17OK, if we add that to all of the other things that he's looked at today
0:13:17 > 0:13:20and again take the lowest estimate...
0:13:20 > 0:13:24You want to raise £1,000, but if all goes well at auction,
0:13:24 > 0:13:29we should be able to make at least £1,565.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- Oh, wow!- That's great.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33And that is only his lowest estimate,
0:13:33 > 0:13:36so if we get more than that for any of the items, then,
0:13:36 > 0:13:39going to Las Vegas will be a treat, darling.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- Marvellous.- Fantastic.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47We've had great fun here in Doncaster with sisters Annette and Andrena,
0:13:47 > 0:13:51finding a splendid variety of items to go to auction.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54There's the rather cheeky set of dog prints
0:13:54 > 0:13:57that might tickle the bidders' fancy at 70 to £100.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01The splendid captain's chair, which Annette's husband adored.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06We're hoping the bidders will love it too and pay upwards of £150.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11And my particular favourite, Moliath, that enigmatic statue.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14She's been a firm fixture in Annette's life,
0:14:14 > 0:14:15but she's leaving the garden for good
0:14:15 > 0:14:17with an estimate of 300 to £500.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21I've got no doubt she's going to be the centre of attention again.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Still to come on Cash In The Attic...
0:14:27 > 0:14:30the bidders are queuing up to get their hands on our items.
0:14:30 > 0:14:36260. 270. 280. Up 270, on commission, 280 now.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- As for others, we'd struggle to give them away.- £40?
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- I'll take it home. - A little bit too much, I think.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48So, will we make that all-important target? Be there when the hammer falls.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58You join me now at Bamford's Auctioneers in Derby, where
0:14:58 > 0:15:02I'm waiting to meet up with Annette and her sister, Andrena.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04It's almost two weeks since we joined them
0:15:04 > 0:15:06at Annette's home just outside Doncaster.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09And I have to say, I was fascinated
0:15:09 > 0:15:12to hear about the career of her late husband in the steel industry
0:15:12 > 0:15:17and to join with her in the excitement of the world cruise
0:15:17 > 0:15:20she's planning with the whole family. So let's hope that her items
0:15:20 > 0:15:24really appeal to the bidders today and that they'll help us
0:15:24 > 0:15:26to make that £1,000 target.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32Bamford's Auctioneers hold a general sale in Derby several times a month
0:15:32 > 0:15:35and there's always a rich variety of items on offer.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40And while Annette and Andrena have been saying goodbye to Moliath,
0:15:40 > 0:15:44Paul and I have received some unexpected news from the auctioneer.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46I think the girls are going to want to hear this.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48I have some good news. I've had a chat to the auctioneer,
0:15:48 > 0:15:51he's had a bit of time to study this statue and he thinks it's fairly old.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54It could be a genuine item of antiquity.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57It could be a couple of hundred years old, all right?
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- And that makes a big difference to the value.- Really?
0:16:00 > 0:16:03Now, we said 300 to 500, but he thinks it could do very well
0:16:03 > 0:16:06and he thinks rather than sell it here today, put it into a fine art sale.
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- Fantastic.- Well, he's talking in the thousands.- No!- Straight up, yes.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16Quick, book another cruise!
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Moliath, well, she's going to be here for a few weeks yet,
0:16:20 > 0:16:23but that is going to be such an exciting sale,
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- as I hope this one will be, so let's take our places.- Thank you.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31So, exciting developments regarding Moliath.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34But whilst we were carried away with that news,
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Annette forgot to mention that she's decided
0:16:37 > 0:16:39not to bring her long case clock
0:16:39 > 0:16:41or one of the two dolphin tables.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43That means we're three lots down,
0:16:43 > 0:16:45so we're going to need luck on our side
0:16:45 > 0:16:48if we're still to reach that £1,000 target.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53With the auctioneer in position and the sale under way,
0:16:53 > 0:16:56we take our places.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00Eyes down, everyone for the stylish African chess set.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02Lot number 50, 20th-century...
0:17:02 > 0:17:03African chess set.
0:17:03 > 0:17:09- And I have got four bids on it.- Ooh! - I can start at £35. 38, I'm bid.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14At £35, and eight now. At £35, 38. 40. 2. At 42.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16At £40, on commission and two now.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19At £40, a very pretty lot indeed.
0:17:19 > 0:17:2145. 48.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Selling at £45, eight do I see?
0:17:23 > 0:17:27At 45, on commission and selling. At 45. 48 bid.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30At 48 to the right. 50 now.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33At £48, all done and selling? At 48.
0:17:33 > 0:17:38- 48.- Yes!- Fantastic.- Well done.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41Well, that's certainly how we like to kick off a day at auction,
0:17:41 > 0:17:43£3 above top estimate
0:17:43 > 0:17:46and our first contribution towards the holiday fund.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48Let's hope our good fortune continues
0:17:48 > 0:17:51with the sale of our second lot. It's the Japanese eggshell tea set.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55I think this is a cracker. Was this like a family heirloom?
0:17:55 > 0:17:58Um, I bought it myself in Scarborough.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01From Scarborough. Not very exotic, was it?
0:18:01 > 0:18:03Early 20th-century Japanese eggshell tea service.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08And £30, please. £30. 20 then. £20?
0:18:08 > 0:18:1415 then, let's start it. 15 bid. 18 now. 18. 20. 20? Two.
0:18:14 > 0:18:2125? At 22 in centre. Five now. £22 and five, do I see? 25. 28.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27At £25 now. All done at 25?
0:18:27 > 0:18:31I could see people rubbing their noses, but they weren't bidding, I'm afraid,
0:18:31 > 0:18:34they were just rubbing their noses!
0:18:34 > 0:18:38So lots of fidgeting going on in the crowd.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41But not a lot of buying.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45The bidders soon perk up for the set of scales.
0:18:45 > 0:18:4745, 48.
0:18:47 > 0:18:4948. And 50?
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- Go on.- At 48. Shake of the head at £48. 50 now.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54At £48, all done and selling?
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- I think you can afford a new pair of scales.- Absolutely. Good idea.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03And they sell for £8 over Paul's lower estimate.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07Next it's the turn of Derek's saxophone,
0:19:07 > 0:19:09which is in such good condition,
0:19:09 > 0:19:12it looks as if it's never been played.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14Lot number 80.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17It's a Stagg brass saxophone with a strap fitted with a hard case.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19It's a good saxophone, this one.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21We've got three bids...
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- There you go. - Start at 70...- He started at 70!
0:19:23 > 0:19:26At £70. And five, five in two places.
0:19:26 > 0:19:2880. Five, either of you?
0:19:28 > 0:19:32At £80 on commission. And five now, at £80 and five do I see?
0:19:32 > 0:19:35In its case, at £80, five now?
0:19:35 > 0:19:37All done at £80.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- Bang in the middle of your estimate, Paul.- Fantastic.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45Paul's valuations have been right on the money so far today.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49The cartoon characters in our next lot
0:19:49 > 0:19:51have raised plenty of smiles whilst on display.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55It's the set of five rather cheeky comic dog prints.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58A set of five 20th-century comical prints.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59I have got seven bids.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01THEY GASP Oh, my God.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03£140.
0:20:03 > 0:20:04EXCITED CHATTER
0:20:04 > 0:20:07At £140, 150 do I see?
0:20:07 > 0:20:09150. And five?
0:20:09 > 0:20:11At 150 on commission, five do I see?
0:20:11 > 0:20:14On commission at £150.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- That's a real collector who went for those.- Exactly.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- Someone with a great sense of humour.- Absolutely.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23What a terrific result,
0:20:23 > 0:20:26selling for over twice the lower estimate.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28We've had a super first half to our auction
0:20:28 > 0:20:30and I can't wait to tell Annette and Andrena
0:20:30 > 0:20:32just how much we've raised so far.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- So how much do you think you've made?- I don't know.
0:20:35 > 0:20:36Well, I'll tell you.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40So far we're up to £351!
0:20:40 > 0:20:41Wow, well done.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43And we've still got stuff to go.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47If you're thinking of heading off to auction,
0:20:47 > 0:20:51then do remember that fees like commission will be added to your bill.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56So it's worth checking the small print with your local auction house to avoid any surprises later.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00Our next lot is the silver salver,
0:21:00 > 0:21:03which Paul valued at £70 to £120.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05What a quality item. Have you ever used it?
0:21:05 > 0:21:11Occasionally, yes, we did. When we had drinks parties we'd carry them in.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12These were used by butlers.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15When people came to the house you would leave your business card in them.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- He used to dress up as a butler. - Did he really?
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Lot number 100.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24A good lot. Elizabeth II salver.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26At £180, 190 do I see?
0:21:26 > 0:21:29At 180, 190, 200.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32At £200, a great lot and selling.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33At 200.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35That's fantastic!
0:21:35 > 0:21:38It was worth getting dressed up as the butler for that!
0:21:39 > 0:21:44A fabulous start to our second half of the sale.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48The Derbyshire bidders do seem very appreciative of Annette's items
0:21:48 > 0:21:50and long may it continue.
0:21:50 > 0:21:51I know the sale of our next item
0:21:51 > 0:21:54is really going to tug at the heartstrings.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56All aboard for the captain's chair
0:21:56 > 0:21:59that Annette's late husband, Derek, so adored.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03Lot number 110 is the leather swivel armchair.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06Buttoned and studded green leather, a very, very handsome chair indeed.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11We have four bids on commission. I can start at £150, 160 do I see?
0:22:11 > 0:22:14At £150, 160 now.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16At 160, 170, 180,
0:22:16 > 0:22:18190, 200,
0:22:18 > 0:22:21210, 220. 230...
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- Wow, terrific!- It's amazing.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25Commission 240 now.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27240 new place.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31250, 260, 270.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33At 270 on commission, 280 now.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36At 270. All done at 270.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- Amazing!- Worth every penny.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43I think Derek would have been pleased with that impressive result.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46Next up, it's time for Annette's much-loved dolphin table
0:22:46 > 0:22:48to go before the room.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52Lot 120 is the modern circular mahogany tripod table.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55Leather top with jumping dolphins in waves.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57At £100, please.
0:22:57 > 0:22:5950, then, £50?
0:23:00 > 0:23:04£50 for it. 40? £40?
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- No.- I'll take it home.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- A little bit too much, I think. - Didn't want to part with it?
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Not really, no.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13Annette may be happy taking that home,
0:23:13 > 0:23:17but the no-sale isn't helping our total.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21We could do with our next item grabbing the bidders' attention.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Fortunately, it's the lovely mahogany side table
0:23:24 > 0:23:27and Paul is quite a fan.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29OK, now it's the turn of the proper antique.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32It's a 19th-century mahogany side table.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34It should be in a living room in pride of place on show.
0:23:34 > 0:23:39We're looking for about 100 to 150 for this, a real antique.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42Lot 130 is a 19th-century mahogany side table.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- We've got three bids on commission...- Three bids already!
0:23:45 > 0:23:48Start at £130, 140 do I see?
0:23:48 > 0:23:53At 140, 150, 160, 170, 180.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55170 on commission, 180 now.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59At £170, 180? A very popular lot throughout the view.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02At 170, 180 do I see?
0:24:02 > 0:24:05170 on commission, and selling at 170.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- I can't believe it.- I can't.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Who said antiques were out of fashion? Fantastic.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- That means we're still in fashion, then!- Exactly.
0:24:14 > 0:24:15- "Exactly"?!- Sorry.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19You just watch what you say, Paul. Cheeky blighter.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22But that last sale has put us right back on track
0:24:22 > 0:24:25and the target is well within our sights,
0:24:25 > 0:24:28which is just as well, as we only have one lot to go.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32It's that landscape by an unknown artist.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35Paul stuck his neck out with his estimate on this one of £120,
0:24:35 > 0:24:37so this could be interesting.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39At £30.
0:24:39 > 0:24:4340, 50, 60, 70, 80.
0:24:43 > 0:24:4880, 90, 90, 100.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51At £100 near the dresser. 110, 110 new place.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55120, 130, 140,
0:24:55 > 0:24:58150, 160.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01150 in the centre of the room, 160 now.
0:25:01 > 0:25:05In the centre of the room, we're selling. All done at £150.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09- £150!- There you go!
0:25:09 > 0:25:12That's a fantastic end to our sale.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15So, now it's time to reveal the final total.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18Well, £1,000 was what you wanted.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21With all those things missing...
0:25:21 > 0:25:23what you've made is...
0:25:23 > 0:25:26£1,141.
0:25:26 > 0:25:27I can't believe it!
0:25:27 > 0:25:30How are you going to celebrate?
0:25:30 > 0:25:33I'm going to crack the champagne when we get home.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41It's been a few weeks since the girls' big day at auction
0:25:41 > 0:25:44and Annette has been enjoying the fruits of their labour.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47She's just returned from a trip to the States
0:25:47 > 0:25:49where she was reunited with her old pen pal.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51It was marvellous to see Leah again.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55It was so exciting, because that's the first time I've been over there.
0:25:55 > 0:26:00We also had three nights in Las Vegas, which was a bit expensive
0:26:00 > 0:26:02because we couldn't keep off the slot-machines.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04Plus, there's more good news for Annette.
0:26:04 > 0:26:09Her enigmatic statute, Moliath, was entered into a fine art sale.
0:26:09 > 0:26:15She totally stole the show, selling for an incredible £4,400.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18As a result, Annette is now busy planning a world tour
0:26:18 > 0:26:21with her two sisters and brother-in-law Peter.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25Well, someone needs to keep an eye on them.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26I am excited.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28I can't believe how quick it's coming round.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32Visiting some fantastic places, it's going to be absolutely superb.