0:00:02 > 0:00:03Welcome to Cash In The Attic.
0:00:03 > 0:00:07I'm sure that some time or another, many of you have moved house.
0:00:07 > 0:00:13And if you have, you'll know that that's when all sorts of things turn up that have just got to go.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17So you decide to sell them and hopefully make some money on them.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21Well, that's the situation that's facing the family that I'm about to meet.
0:00:41 > 0:00:47'Coming up on Cash In The Attic, it's a case of facing up to the fact that all eyes are on us.'
0:00:47 > 0:00:52- So which is Frank's eyes? - Is it this one?- Could be. - Or on the shark perhaps?
0:00:52 > 0:00:57'Who would have guessed one of Hollywood's biggest stars would make an appearance?'
0:00:57 > 0:01:02- "From your one and only Clark." - 'At auction, could a small slip-up ruin our couple's chances?'
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- I think he's left it unsold. - He's left it unsold!- Oh...
0:01:05 > 0:01:09'Find out what happens when the hammer falls.'
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Today I'm in Grimsby,
0:01:13 > 0:01:17where I'm about to meet three generations of the same family
0:01:17 > 0:01:20who've decided to sell up and move.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23And I must admit, I've already been having a look in the house,
0:01:23 > 0:01:28and I've come across these pieces from a rather unusual chess set. They're going to auction,
0:01:28 > 0:01:32but are they going to make us a king's ransom or go for just a few pawns?
0:01:32 > 0:01:34We'll soon find out.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37'Heather Hasthorpe grew up and lives in Grimsby,
0:01:37 > 0:01:40'but her heart belongs to Canada.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43'Heather's mother was raised in Winnipeg
0:01:43 > 0:01:47'but came to this country as a young woman to marry Heather's father.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51'Heather was happy in the UK but considered a move to Canada in her early twenties.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55'However, like her mother before her, love stopped her in her tracks.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59'Because she met her future husband Frank and continued to live in England.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03'Now proud grandparents, Frank and Heather have had a good life together.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08'But it's time for Heather to fulfil her dream and live in Canada.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12'Their grandson, Charlie, and son-in-law Dan have come round to help today.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17'And our expert Paul Hayes is also here to find any antiques that they have around the house
0:02:17 > 0:02:19'that they want to take to auction.'
0:02:19 > 0:02:25- Who's that, Charlie?- I think we've got a veritable bumper bundle of Hasthorpes here.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- And I bet you're Charlie, are you? - Nah...
0:02:28 > 0:02:34- You're not? So who are you? - Charlie.- You ARE Charlie.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- How old are you?- Three. - You're three!
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- And you're going to be helping Granny and Grandad today?- Yeah.
0:02:39 > 0:02:46- Ah, I thought you were. And this is Granny Heather? - That's right.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- And Frank?- Yes.- And son-in-law Dan. - That's right.- Right!
0:02:50 > 0:02:52Why have you called in Cash In The Attic?
0:02:52 > 0:02:58To actually go to Canada. I'd love to go there for a holiday, or I'd like to live there, actually.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- What's this fascination with Canada? - My daughter lives there
0:03:01 > 0:03:05and my mother was Canadian.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07You've got two daughters, haven't you?
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- Cos Charlie's mum's here. - That's right, but my other daughter lives in Vancouver.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12Frank, how do you feel about going to Canada?
0:03:12 > 0:03:14I'd like to go. I would.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- Dan, you're married to Frank's other daughter Kelly.- Yes.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- Are you all moving to Canada too? - We'd love to. We'd do it at the drop of a hat.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24It's just down to cost at the moment,
0:03:24 > 0:03:26but we love it. It's beautiful,
0:03:26 > 0:03:29and we believe it'd be a better standard of life for Charlie.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- It'd be a great place for Charlie to grow up in.- Oh yeah. Fantastic, yeah.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36So how much do we think we're going to raise?
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- About £500.- 500?- Yes.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43Charlie? You're going to go and help Granny and Grandad find some things around the house?
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- Yeah.- Tell me where you're going to look, then.- Under the bed.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- And where else?- In the cupboard.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- You are going to find the best things in there, aren't you?- Yes. - Yes!
0:03:53 > 0:03:56He's going to be our super sleuth today.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00I brought Paul Hayes, who is already having a look round
0:04:00 > 0:04:02to see what we might be able to take to auction.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06We don't want to leave him on his own for too long, cos you never know what he will come up with.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09So how are you doing there, Charlie?
0:04:09 > 0:04:12'The Hasthorpe home is immaculate.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17'So what's likely to be hidden away in cupboards or under the bed is yet to be seen.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20'But Paul's already spotted something.'
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- Ah, hello!- There you go, I told you he'd be hard at work already.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- Would you like to buy a balloon? - Oh yes, definitely. I like that yellow one.
0:04:28 > 0:04:33They're lovely, aren't they? Very famous figure. Where did you get them from?
0:04:33 > 0:04:38They came from Aunt Rae's in Canada. We went over there for her 100th birthday.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41But... Unfortunately, she didn't make it.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44So when we went there, we were offered them. We said we could take what we wanted.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46And what was it that appealed to you?
0:04:46 > 0:04:50The balloon sellers I remembered on my auntie's fireplace.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53So these figurines have great memories for you,
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- not just of your aunt, but of Canada.- Yes.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59This is one of the most popular figurines that Royal Doulton did.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01And it's called The Old Balloon Seller.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04It's part of a series called The Street Sellers.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07So they had people selling flowers, matchsticks and so on.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- She looks like Old Mother Riley, doesn't she?- She does.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14But the modelling is absolutely superb. It's a guy called Leslie Harradine.
0:05:14 > 0:05:20He was head at Doulton for a long time and he came up with all these wonderful designs.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23And this one dates from early 1930s, just before the Second World War.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26How much might the three of them make together?
0:05:26 > 0:05:30If I was being conservative here... These turn up between £40 and £60 a figure.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32So if we said that at least for each three,
0:05:32 > 0:05:35that's £120. How does that sound?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Fine.- Sounds OK, doesn't it? - It does, yeah. Really good.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41Well, I think 120 is a very good foundation
0:05:41 > 0:05:45on which we're going to build the £500 we're going to raise today.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- So let's go and see what else we can find.- OK.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51'Dan's found a 20th century Lladro piece.
0:05:51 > 0:05:56'Since 1953, Lladro porcelain has been known for its distinctive design and soft colouring.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00'Will this lady attract £60-100?'
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- Hi, Paul!- Hello, you two! Come and join me - just in time.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09What have you got here? The famous Fischer-Kasparov game?
0:06:09 > 0:06:11I don't think that's what it is, no.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15This is a re-enactment of the American War of Independence.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17It's obviously a chess set,
0:06:17 > 0:06:21but we've got America here and Great Britain over here.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24It looks like 18th century. I think that's what it is.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27We've got George Washington on his famous white horse,
0:06:27 > 0:06:31the minutemen and the eagle of America lined up against
0:06:31 > 0:06:34the British lion and the famous redcoats.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37Isn't that fantastic? What a great thing.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39So you've got a war game and a game of chess, all in one.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42I think we know who wins...
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- But maybe not every game. - Yeah, I'm afraid it's not us.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Are you great chess players in the family?
0:06:48 > 0:06:50No, neither of us play.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53We play chequers with them, but we haven't played any chess.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55It's very unusual,
0:06:55 > 0:06:58but they do make chess sets in all sorts of different characters.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00If you think of a subject,
0:07:00 > 0:07:03there will be a chess set made around that subject.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07But the actual game was developed in India in about the 6th century.
0:07:07 > 0:07:08It was called chaturanga,
0:07:08 > 0:07:12and they used elephants and chariots for the bishops and the rooks.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16They had infantry and cavalry, but very similar game to what we have now.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19The detail in the painting is absolutely exquisite, isn't it?
0:07:19 > 0:07:21It's such a quality item.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24The board itself is rosewood. It's beautiful.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27The sandalwood in the middle gives its contrasting colours.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29I just think it's super, really.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32So if we sell it, how much do you think they might make?
0:07:32 > 0:07:35As an auction estimate, to give it a real chance,
0:07:35 > 0:07:38if I said between £60-100...
0:07:38 > 0:07:40I think someone who really takes a shine to it...
0:07:40 > 0:07:42You've got the American history enthusiasts here
0:07:42 > 0:07:45and a chess player as well, and it's complete.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49'Living in Grimsby, it's clear that Heather and Frank treasure the seaside.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53'This colourful beach scene was painted by a local artist
0:07:53 > 0:07:57'and Paul thinks someone would love to take it home for £40-£60.
0:07:57 > 0:08:03So Heather, just explain to me what this fascination with Canada is in a bit more detail.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05My mother lived in Canada for most of her life.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09My parents were pen friends and she came over here to get married.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13So your father must have been very persuasive. So when did you first visit the country?
0:08:13 > 0:08:15When I was 20,
0:08:15 > 0:08:21and travelled coast to coast on the train and saw all my relations, who are splattered all about Canada.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26- Is that what made you feel you wanted to stay there?- Yes, I did apply to emigrate at that time.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Unfortunately after that, or fortunately, I met Frank.
0:08:29 > 0:08:35- So how did you two meet? - We met at work, didn't we? We both worked for the same company and...
0:08:35 > 0:08:37Now you've decided you really do want to live in Canada.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41If I won the lottery, I'd be there tomorrow. ANGELA LAUGHS
0:08:41 > 0:08:42You won't win the lottery,
0:08:42 > 0:08:46but I know that Charlie and Dan and Paul have been hard at work,
0:08:46 > 0:08:49so shall we go and see how much they've managed to find?
0:08:50 > 0:08:54'Frank's found another thing that'll help them wing their way to Canada.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58'This 19th century station clock is in perfect condition,
0:08:58 > 0:09:02'which means we can ask for £100-£150.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06'Dan and Paul eye up an Art Deco oak hall stand.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09'Designed to hold a coat, hat and umbrella,
0:09:09 > 0:09:11'it even has a box for gloves.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13'We're hoping it's going to make £40-£60.'
0:09:15 > 0:09:19'It's important to have a place to hang your hat, but come auction day,
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- 'I wonder if the bidders will feel the same way.' - FRANK CHUCKLES
0:09:23 > 0:09:28'As we continue our rummage in Grimsby, I've enlisted the help of Charlie.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33'He's got the hang of it now and points me in the right direction.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38'Heather bought this cameo brooch piece in an antique shop years ago.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43'The 9-carat gold and pink shell inset reflect its classic Victorian design.'
0:09:45 > 0:09:49'If Frank and Heather are happy to let it go, it could fetch £60-£100.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53Now then, Heather... What have you found? Something good?
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- Lots of postcards that my mother collected.- All right.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58I love postcards. Where are they all from?
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- All sorts of places. - Was she well travelled?
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Yes, she was. And there's that one as well.- OK. Who is this, then?
0:10:05 > 0:10:09Clark Gable. I don't think it's really from him. You read it.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12It says here, "My own darling Irene,
0:10:12 > 0:10:16"just a line hoping you are always thinking of me as I am of you
0:10:16 > 0:10:21"from your one and only Clark." So did she have a relationship with Clark Gable?
0:10:21 > 0:10:23I don't think so.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27I think it was a joke. I think my uncle, she said, had sent it.
0:10:27 > 0:10:33Because he went to the movie studios, and it was at that time she received that from Clark Gable.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- But she never did find out.- She never met him or anything like that?- No.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42It definitely is a publicity shot that you'll get of all the Hollywood actors at the time.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46But what an interesting thing. What else have we got here?
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- Some funny ones. Mabel Lucie Atwell, have you heard of her?- Yes.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Very famous 1930s cartoonist.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53Ah! This is what you're looking for. Look at that.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57Anything to do with transport. Trains, planes, automobiles...
0:10:57 > 0:11:01All that sort of thing. Shipping lines are very popular. That's a White Star Line as well.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03Aquitania. That's very collectable.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- Nothing sentimental here at all? - No. No.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10OK, I'll tell you what we'll do. These will be sorted out by the auctioneer,
0:11:10 > 0:11:14he tends to put them in certain categories, in certain orders.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18If we put these in as a lot... If I said £30-£50, how does that sound?
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- That sounds brilliant.- In the meantime, what I think we should do,
0:11:22 > 0:11:24is to try and get a copy of Clark Gable's signature,
0:11:24 > 0:11:26see if we can match that up.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Cos that potentially could be a very collectable thing.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32All right, so we're looking at £30 plus Clark Gable.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- That sounds brilliant.- All right. We don't say that every day, do we?
0:11:36 > 0:11:42'Heather's decided to let these five 19th century prints from Vanity Fair Magazine go.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45'The publication started in the late 1800s,
0:11:45 > 0:11:50'and Paul hopes that someone will take them off our hands for £30-£50.
0:11:50 > 0:11:55'Paul's found another beautiful seaside painting.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58'A watercolour of Whitby harbour.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02'This was painted by a local lighthouse keeper, Desmond G Sythes.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05'Paul estimates it might raise £50-£100.'
0:12:06 > 0:12:08I must admit, Frank, I've found one of my favourite items.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11This beautiful settee. Where does this come from?
0:12:11 > 0:12:14I bought it five or six years ago from my sister-in-law.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17She used to do antiques at one time...
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- Ah...- A few years back, and it was in a bit of a state.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24There was all hair hanging out and we had it recovered.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28That's what I was going to ask you. Normally by now, the stuffing's coming out
0:12:28 > 0:12:32or they're a bit worn. This one is in absolutely mint condition.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- How long ago was that? - About five or six years ago.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Really? It's held up well, hasn't it?
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- What was it that attracted you? - We liked the frame, the shape. It caught our eye.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44That's what you call the Aesthetic Movement.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47They use black and gilt. That's very architectural.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49It's not so much organic, like the Art Nouveau style.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52And if you think about it, the old Georgian furniture
0:12:52 > 0:12:56was very spindly, very uncomfortable, more for show.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00By the time you get to about 1850 onwards, they're all for comfort.
0:13:00 > 0:13:05Ladies would sit on here and spend hours and chat in their parlour and do their daily activities.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10Value-wise, if I said between £400 and £600, is that what you were thinking as well?
0:13:10 > 0:13:13Could we put a reserve of, say, £500 on it?
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- On the understanding if it doesn't fetch that, it comes back with you. - That's fine.
0:13:17 > 0:13:18Let's keep looking.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22'So far, we've collected some really good items for auction.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24'With several paintings in the mix,
0:13:24 > 0:13:28'I wonder if the Hasthorpes have some artists hidden in their family tree.'
0:13:28 > 0:13:30It's funny little trousers, isn't it?
0:13:30 > 0:13:32Are you going to have a look at this for us?
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- Blimey! What a colourful picture. - That's some picture, isn't it?
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- It's of Auckland, New Zealand. - New Zealand? Right, I've got you.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- It's done by my nephew. - So is he a well-known artist?
0:13:43 > 0:13:49- He probably is in New Zealand, but...- He did some stamps.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52He's done some stamps, yes. First cover stamps and...
0:13:52 > 0:13:58Of course, while I was there, he took a photograph of my eyes and...
0:13:58 > 0:14:01So you think you might be in this picture somewhere?
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- So which is Frank's eyes? - Is it this one?- Could be. - Or on the shark perhaps?
0:14:05 > 0:14:07I love his style. That's the modern method.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10It's almost like a collage, but using photography,
0:14:10 > 0:14:13so they've taken your still and your snapshot
0:14:13 > 0:14:16and made them into these animals that do wonderful things.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19It's fantastic, actually. It's very well done.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22What I have noticed here is Hallmark, they're a massive greeting card chain.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25He must have had a contract with them at some point.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28Is this something that's likely to have a value at auction?
0:14:28 > 0:14:30Limited edition prints can do very well most times.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33The fact that we've got a good artist here...
0:14:33 > 0:14:37He must well-known in New Zealand to be on the cover the stamps. That would be amazing.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40But if I said £60-£100, that sort of price band...
0:14:40 > 0:14:42That sound all right to you?
0:14:42 > 0:14:43Sounds good.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45Let's add that to everything else we've seen.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48But before I tell you how much we think we're going to make,
0:14:48 > 0:14:50let's call in the rest of the family.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53Dan and Charlie, do you want to come and join us?
0:14:53 > 0:14:57And then you can all hear how much we think we might make at auction,
0:14:57 > 0:15:01taking Paul's lowest estimates on everything.
0:15:01 > 0:15:08500 is your target to get everybody over to Canada for a holiday to see your other daughter.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13But with a bit of luck, Charlie, we should be able to make
0:15:13 > 0:15:19- £1,050.- Ooh!- Wow! - Bit of a difference, isn't it?
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Thumbs up, Charlie!
0:15:21 > 0:15:22'We've had a great day,
0:15:22 > 0:15:26'and there are some fantastic items heading off to auction,
0:15:26 > 0:15:27'including...
0:15:27 > 0:15:31'the chess set, valued at £60-£100,
0:15:31 > 0:15:33'which just might inspire a bidding battle.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35'The cameo brooch, a classic collectable
0:15:35 > 0:15:40'that will hopefully fly off the shelf for £60-£100.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42'And the three Royal Doulton figurines
0:15:42 > 0:15:47'inherited from Heather's aunt with an estimate of £120-£150.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52'Still to come on Cash In The Attic,
0:15:52 > 0:15:55'a Hollywood heart-throb seems to attract the bidders.'
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- HAMMER BANGS - There you go.- Excellent!
0:15:58 > 0:16:01A Clark Gable fan, perhaps? You never know.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04'And later, a surprising outcome.'
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Oh dear...- Oh!- Not sold!- Wow.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10'Find out what happens when the hammer falls.'
0:16:14 > 0:16:19Well, it seems like only yesterday that we were rummaging in Heather and Frank's home in Grimsby,
0:16:19 > 0:16:24looking for items that we could sell at auction that would help them to realize the dream
0:16:24 > 0:16:28of first a holiday in Canada and then possibly relocation to that country.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31In the meantime, we haven't travelled quite that far.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35We've just come to Derby, to Bamfords Auctioneers.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40Let's hope that we're going to get some really enthusiastic bidding today, to help us make our target.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45'This is one of the biggest auction houses in Derbyshire and has regular weekly sales.
0:16:45 > 0:16:46'It's well-known in the area
0:16:46 > 0:16:51'and it looks like there are the usual flurry of interested buyers here today
0:16:51 > 0:16:52'eyeing up what's on offer.
0:16:52 > 0:16:58- Now, then...- I see you're taking a look at that wonderfully sunny Antipodean scene
0:16:58 > 0:17:01on what is a very, very cold day here.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04I'm glad you said that and not me, Angela.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- You've put reserves on a couple of things, haven't you?- Yes.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11We put £500 on the chaise and we put some money on the chess set.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- How much?- £100 reserve.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- Did you bring Charlie with you? - Yes, he's about somewhere.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- Just make sure he doesn't bid for anything. - THEY LAUGH
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- We'll keep his hands locked. - As you can see, the place is starting to fill up,
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- so follow Paul and let's go and take our places.- Come on!
0:17:30 > 0:17:33'Let's hope that our bidders are a bit more awake than young Charlie today.
0:17:33 > 0:17:39'Frank and Heather want to raise £500 and, with a bit of luck, we might get above that figure.'
0:17:39 > 0:17:43'If you'd like to raise money at auction for something special,
0:17:43 > 0:17:46'do take note that houses usually charge a commission
0:17:46 > 0:17:48'and fees vary from saleroom to saleroom,
0:17:48 > 0:17:50'so it's always best to inquire in advance.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53'The bidding is already under way and our first lot,
0:17:53 > 0:17:57'the chess set, is about to take the stand.'
0:17:57 > 0:17:59I have to announce a change of reserve.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02We've increased the reserve, and I have to ask £100.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05£100? £80 then?
0:18:05 > 0:18:0770 then?
0:18:07 > 0:18:08£50 to start it?
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- £50.- Oh, here we go.
0:18:11 > 0:18:12At £50 and 5 now.
0:18:12 > 0:18:1565, 70, 75.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- 80.- Oh, it's creeping up. It might do it yet.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- At £80, can I sell it? - Can he sell it for 80?- No!
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- No?- 85, 90.
0:18:24 > 0:18:2690. 95.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30100. £95. 100 now.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32At 95? Good to sell it?
0:18:32 > 0:18:34All done at 95.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Yeah.- Ah, screw it. - I think he's left it unsold.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Oh, he's left it unsold? - Oh!- Oh, right.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42What happens, when you put a reserve,
0:18:42 > 0:18:46if it doesn't fetch that reserve, you do get to take it home.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- I thought there was a bit of leeway. - We'll take it home.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- We're not disappointed. - Are you sure?- That's fine.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54So Charlie is going to have to start learning
0:18:54 > 0:18:56how to play chess a bit quick, isn't he?
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- Yes, he can teach us!- OK.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02'I think that "no sale" was meant to be.'
0:19:02 > 0:19:04OK, now I really like this next lot, actually.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06It's those five fashion prints,
0:19:06 > 0:19:08and they all date from the Victorian period,
0:19:08 > 0:19:11and it's wonderful for people to get an indication how designers
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- and what the fashions were of the day.- £30?
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- £30 for them.- Oh!
0:19:17 > 0:19:1920, then. £20 is bid.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22At £20 with the cap. And 2, do I see?
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- Go on, 28! 30.- 30.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27And 2. At £30 and selling.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- There you go.- On the nose. £30.- Yes.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35'Our first money in the pot, and we're up and running.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38'And up next, it's the Oscar-winning Clark Gable.'
0:19:38 > 0:19:41OK, it's the turn now of that job lot of postcards and memorabilia,
0:19:41 > 0:19:44and of course, there's a photo in there that's signed,
0:19:44 > 0:19:48somebody called Clark. It wasn't Clark Gable, I don't think.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51We can't say it definitely is, so we're going assume it isn't.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53And it's going in at £30-£50.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54At £25. 28?
0:19:54 > 0:19:5730? 32? 32 takes them.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59That was quick.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01At 32, standing right at the back.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03And selling. Up £32.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- 32.- Excellent!
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- A Clark Gable fan, perhaps. - That's right.- You never know.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11So, Clark Gable was irresistible,
0:20:11 > 0:20:13even if he was just a photograph.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17'Auctions are always unpredictable, though.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20'The painting by Frank's nephew failed to attract any interest,
0:20:20 > 0:20:23'but the colourful fairground painting proved popular,
0:20:23 > 0:20:24'going for £55.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27'Well, let's hope that the bidders are feeling
0:20:27 > 0:20:29'a bit livelier than Charlie. It's his find up next.'
0:20:31 > 0:20:34Charlie and I had a good hunt round your house,
0:20:34 > 0:20:37and he actually came across a very pretty little cameo.
0:20:37 > 0:20:38Where did this one come from?
0:20:38 > 0:20:40It was mine. It was just stuffed in a drawer.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43I think I've worn it once, that's it.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- And actually, cameos come in and out of fashion, don't they?- Yes.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49Well, it's out of fashion with you, but let's hope it's in fashion
0:20:49 > 0:20:51with someone here in the auction room,
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Paul, because you've got it at £60-£100.
0:20:53 > 0:20:54£50?
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- Well, 40, then. £40.- Oh, dear.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59£40?
0:21:00 > 0:21:01Oh, dear.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- Not sold!- Well.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07'That took us all by surprise,
0:21:07 > 0:21:11'but obviously it's not fashionable in Derby either.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16'We've made just £117 towards our £500 target so far,
0:21:16 > 0:21:21'but with six lots still to sell, there's everything to play for.'
0:21:21 > 0:21:23Coming up now is my favourite item
0:21:23 > 0:21:25of all of yours that are in the auction today,
0:21:25 > 0:21:29and that's that wonderful harbour at low tide, the watercolour,
0:21:29 > 0:21:31which is actually signed, 20th century.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35We've got £50-£100 on it, Paul. Let's see how it does.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37At £30. 32, do I see?
0:21:37 > 0:21:40£30. It's worth that, surely?
0:21:40 > 0:21:4232, thank you, madam.
0:21:42 > 0:21:4335. 38.
0:21:43 > 0:21:4640. And 42. 45.
0:21:46 > 0:21:4948. 50. 52?
0:21:49 > 0:21:52At 50, on commission and selling at £50.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- Hooray!- Yeah!- OK?
0:21:55 > 0:21:58Well, I tell you what, I think they've got a bargain.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00'With a sale that meets Paul's estimate,
0:22:00 > 0:22:04'it looks like we've started the second half on the right foot.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08'The 1920s hall stand is modestly priced at £40-£60.
0:22:08 > 0:22:09'It's an Art Deco piece,
0:22:09 > 0:22:14'and it's sure to give someone a place to hang their hat in style.'
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- Would you be sorry to see it go? - Not really.- No, no.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19At £60. We OK?
0:22:19 > 0:22:21At £60 in the room.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23Gentleman standing. All done.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26Against commissions and selling at £60.
0:22:26 > 0:22:31- There you go. How's that? - There's real surprise in your voice.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- I'm amazed. I mean, I wouldn't have given it house room.- Well, you did.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- You did for a while. - Well, I did for a while.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41'It's a double whammy when you sell well
0:22:41 > 0:22:43'and get rid of something you didn't even like.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45'And Heather's pleased to see the back
0:22:45 > 0:22:48'of the Lladro figurine too...'
0:22:48 > 0:22:51Gentleman's bid at £80.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55'As it sells right in the middle of Paul's estimate.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58'Now, more ornaments. Will they do as well?'
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Three Royal Doulton figurines coming up now
0:23:00 > 0:23:04that you brought back from Canada, that had belonged to your auntie.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06We're hoping these will do very well as a trio.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09It'll be interesting to see how they do in the heart of the Potteries.
0:23:09 > 0:23:1490. 95. At £90 on commission and selling. At £90...
0:23:14 > 0:23:16He's going to let them go.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19At 95 I see. All done at £90.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- The three have gone together.- Yes. - No more balloons.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25The balloons burst there, I think.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29'£90 was a tad less than we'd hoped for,
0:23:29 > 0:23:31'but it all adds to the pot for Canada.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34'It's time now for the much talked about sofa.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36'It could make or break today's outcome.'
0:23:36 > 0:23:39OK, now. This is the real show stopper.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41It's that beautiful settee.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- Fantastic.- But you've put a reserve on it, haven't you, of £500?
0:23:44 > 0:23:46£500, yes.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49Now, if it doesn't make that, you do realise you'll have to take it home?
0:23:49 > 0:23:50- Yes.- That's right.
0:23:50 > 0:23:51- How do you feel about that?- Fine.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54The prettiest piece of furniture in the room by a long way.
0:23:54 > 0:23:55My favourite thing. >
0:23:55 > 0:24:00It's a superb thing. I have got nine bids on commission.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- Nine bids!- Nine?- They range from a poor bid of £75...
0:24:04 > 0:24:05Dear me!
0:24:05 > 0:24:09..and I start on commission at £420. 450?
0:24:09 > 0:24:11- 420.- That's a start.
0:24:11 > 0:24:15£420. 450 now. At 420 on commission.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17450, may I say, superb sofa.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20At £420. 450.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22450. 480. 500.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25490 for you. That's £480.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27A superb sofa.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30At £480 on commission, and we're selling.
0:24:30 > 0:24:31Nod of the head. All done.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34At 480.
0:24:34 > 0:24:35- Brilliant!- Well done.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- Couldn't survive another one of them.- £480.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42The auctioneer was brilliant. He used his discretion. That's great.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44I thought you'd lose it for a minute,
0:24:44 > 0:24:46It stopped at 440, and I thought, "He's not going to sell it."
0:24:46 > 0:24:48Then it stood there, didn't it?
0:24:48 > 0:24:50That was a nail-biter.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54And now it's time for our final lot,
0:24:54 > 0:24:59and we're looking for at least £100 for the classic station clock.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01At £75. 80, may I say?
0:25:01 > 0:25:03At £75, then, all done...
0:25:03 > 0:25:06- 80, new place.- 80!
0:25:06 > 0:25:1085. 90. At 85, on commission still and selling.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13All done at 85.
0:25:13 > 0:25:14Brilliant!
0:25:14 > 0:25:16Oh, well, that's not bad.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19That is a terrific total.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21- Things you don't expect.- No.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23Let me tell you how much we've made in total
0:25:23 > 0:25:28towards the £500 that you want for this wonderful family trip
0:25:28 > 0:25:31you're going to make to Canada. So, Dan, Charlie, come and join us.
0:25:33 > 0:25:34There we go.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36At the halfway stage, if you remember,
0:25:36 > 0:25:39we'd barely made a quarter of your £500.
0:25:39 > 0:25:40That's right.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44It got a bit dodgy there for a minute, but we have made...
0:25:44 > 0:25:47£962.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50- 9...wow!- Wow.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52- Charlie!- Charlie!- Wow.- Wow.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55THEY LAUGH
0:26:00 > 0:26:03With the £962 raised at auction,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06the Hasthorpe family have got a fair chunk of cash
0:26:06 > 0:26:08towards that trip to Canada.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10Ice hockey is Canada's national sport,
0:26:10 > 0:26:13and they are the current Olympic gold champions.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15So, to get them into the swing of things,
0:26:15 > 0:26:18the Hasthorpes have come to see an ice hockey game
0:26:18 > 0:26:21which is a bit closer to home.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23I didn't know they did ice hockey in Grimsby,
0:26:23 > 0:26:24and it's absolutely brilliant.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28We've loved every minute, haven't we, Charlie?
0:26:28 > 0:26:29- Thumbs up!- Thumbs up!