0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to the show that finds your treasures
0:00:04 > 0:00:06and helps you sell them at auction.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09If you're anything like me, you sometimes buy things
0:00:09 > 0:00:13just because you like them without knowing where they've come from.
0:00:13 > 0:00:19So, stay with us as we try to trace the history of the pieces we find on Cash In The Attic.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41Coming up on Cash In The Attic,
0:00:41 > 0:00:47there's concern for the safety of our expert when he finds these silver Vesta cases.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50If you expose the match to the oxygen it would self combust.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53As long as you don't self combust!
0:00:53 > 0:00:56An unusual painting knocks me for six.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59I've never seen anything quite like it. Have you, Paul?
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- And, does Marcelle have a soft spot for our Paul?- I've this ring...
0:01:04 > 0:01:06I didn't know you cared, thank you very much!
0:01:06 > 0:01:10So, will it be happy ever after when we get to auction?
0:01:10 > 0:01:12What do you think of that then, Marcelle?
0:01:12 > 0:01:14Find out later in the show.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16I'm selling, last time.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21I'm at Gillingham in Dorset, and I've come to meet a lady
0:01:21 > 0:01:22who's called in the Cash In The Attic team
0:01:22 > 0:01:26to help raise money for a family reunion stateside.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34Meet 83-year-old Marcelle Hesp, and her very good friend Lily.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Marcelle has an interesting past, working in the
0:01:37 > 0:01:40Auxiliary Territorial Service as a driver in the Second World War,
0:01:40 > 0:01:45and raising a family in America, where she lived for over 40 years.
0:01:45 > 0:01:51She recently lost her husband, and now lives in this cosy three-bedroomed house in Dorset.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54But her four children and eight grandchildren are still in America,
0:01:54 > 0:01:58and she's naturally anxious to be reunited with them.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00She hasn't seen them for over a year.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03So, Cash In The Attic are here to help.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- Hello!- Hello.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- How nice to see you, and what a fantastic day.- Beautiful, isn't it?
0:02:09 > 0:02:11OK, who's who? I guess you're Marcelle?
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- I am, yes. - And Lily, how nice to meet you.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16How long have you known each other?
0:02:16 > 0:02:18About 40-odd years.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21I wanted to ask you, Marcelle, about your name.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26Well, my mother was French and so she wanted to call me Marcelle.
0:02:26 > 0:02:32Then she had a friend called Carmen, so she said that was my next name.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Carmen. And Victory was after my mother.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- I guess you just call her Marcelle, do you?- Yes.
0:02:40 > 0:02:41Everybody calls me Marcelle.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45So, tell me, Marcelle, why have you called in Cash In The Attic today?
0:02:45 > 0:02:49Because I'd like to raise some money in auction
0:02:49 > 0:02:57to go to America to visit my children, my grandchildren, who are scattered around America.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01And I'd also like to upgrade on my flight, not economy.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05And how much money do you think we might be able to raise?
0:03:06 > 0:03:10Well, I'd like to think 600 at least, I think.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13OK, girls, let's get rummaging.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Well, it looks as if Marcelle has her trip carefully mapped out.
0:03:19 > 0:03:20She clearly has an eye for detail.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24Her home is immaculate, with everything in its place.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30And Paul Hayes has found a perfect spot to get started.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- Ah, look.- Hello.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- Here he is.- How are you, all right?
0:03:34 > 0:03:35Smashing.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- They're lovely, aren't they? - Oh, yes.- Where are they from?
0:03:39 > 0:03:42My husband bought me the bracelet.
0:03:42 > 0:03:48And these two, I'm sure he probably bought those also, because I was collecting, at the time, matchboxes.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50They're a Vesta case.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54And Vesta was actually the Greek goddess of the hearth, or of fire.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57And, of course, in here you'd have your matches.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59And they go back to a time before safety matches.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04Nowadays we have to strike the match on the edge and you make the fire.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07Before these were made, you put your match in here, and if you
0:04:07 > 0:04:11exposed the match to the oxygen in the air, it would self combust.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13As long as you don't self combust!
0:04:13 > 0:04:15When you opened the top, did it go "pow"?
0:04:15 > 0:04:19It comes with a wrapper, and once you release the wrapper, that would happen.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24These ones are a little bit later, because they have the scratch on
0:04:24 > 0:04:27the bottom where you can rub your match across and get your light.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31But these are both solid silver. from the turn of the century, made in England.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- This one is a bracelet, and that's absolutely beautiful. - Did you wear it out and about?
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Yes, I thought it was very pretty. And I did wear it quite a lot, yes.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42So what sort of date would that be, do you think?
0:04:42 > 0:04:47Well, this is probably about 1930, actually. And it's very oriental in its design, very asymmetrical.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49I think it's beautiful, the workmanship.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51Can you part with them?
0:04:51 > 0:04:53I'd be very happy to part with them, yes.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57Well, you've got three very nice, attractive pieces of silver here.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00And I think people do love to invest in them.
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- If I said around the 100 mark for those, sort of 60-100?- Sounds great.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11And so our search for antiques and collectibles takes off.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14I quite fancy this nest of tables in the conservatory.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18They're a modern reproduction of an Edwardian style.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21And should, hopefully, fetch £30-£50.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25Meanwhile Marcelle reminisces about her time in America,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28and a special hat she bought eight years ago.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31The Stetson takes its name from the American John B Stetson,
0:05:31 > 0:05:36who created the cowboy hat in the mid-1800s.
0:05:36 > 0:05:42But I'm hoping there won't be any cowboys in the saleroom, as we need this one to make £10-£15.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46And Lily's found an interesting looking piece in the hallway.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49Now then, it's the lady with the lamp.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50I found this lovely lamp.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Is this something that you've brought along?
0:05:53 > 0:05:54No, it's Marcelle's oil lamp.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57And do you know where she got it?
0:05:57 > 0:06:03Yes, she got it in a flea market in London when she was about 22 years of age.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05People don't use them as much as they used to.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- This was the only form of light at some point.- Yes.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13And you'd get your kerosene or your paraffin would go in here.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15You'd have these two burners, if I just take this top off
0:06:15 > 0:06:19which are dipped into the paraffin or the kerosene.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21With this ratchet here you could make the light brighter or duller,
0:06:21 > 0:06:24depending on what you want.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Of course, this would protect it from any drafts.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32The shade would be the same colour as this. So I think this may be
0:06:32 > 0:06:34a replacement at some point.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38But this is lovely. This is European, around about the turn of the century, it's very Art Nouveau.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40I've heard of Art Nouveau.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43You've got this wonderful organic form.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44And this is known as Vaseline glass,
0:06:44 > 0:06:49it looks like Vaseline has been rubbed around the base.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51And that's very difficult, how they managed to get from the white
0:06:51 > 0:06:54all the way up to the dark green, very difficult indeed.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58So that really is the most valuable part of the entire lamp.
0:06:58 > 0:07:05If that went to auction, I'd like to see it with an estimate of £80-£120.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Yes, that sounds fine.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13- Does that light your fire?- It lights my lamp.- That will do, then. Let's put this lid back on.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15And let's keep looking.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18Well, that's a great find, and Marcelle is happy to see it go.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22She's been busy too and has dug out
0:07:22 > 0:07:26a cased collapsible fishing rod which was a present from her husband.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30Our expert hopes it will fetch £50-£80 at auction.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32Paul carries on the good work,
0:07:32 > 0:07:36spotting this beautiful French hand-painted headboard in the bedroom.
0:07:36 > 0:07:41Marcelle bought it in America in 1985,
0:07:41 > 0:07:45and Paul thinks it's worth £50-£100.
0:07:45 > 0:07:50At 83, Marcelle has certainly lived life to the full.
0:07:50 > 0:07:57You've been married three times. You've lived in the States, you were in the war as a driver, weren't you?
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- Yes.- And you've driven all over the place. You're quite a gal!
0:08:00 > 0:08:02Well, I've lived a long time!
0:08:02 > 0:08:05But this took you to America, somehow.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Your life has ended up in America. Tell me how that happened.
0:08:08 > 0:08:13My sister was in America and not well at all. Quite ill.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16She wanted me to go over to help her, which I did.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20And stayed in America, and married in America.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23So I stayed there until I was a widow.
0:08:23 > 0:08:28It must be very difficult, though, that separation? Because you've got
0:08:28 > 0:08:35two daughters, two stepchildren, numerous grandchildren, and they're all out there in America?
0:08:35 > 0:08:37I've been to visit them.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40And they come and visit me sometimes.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44We want to get you over there in style for a visit.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Yes, in style. - We've got to carry on rummaging.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50America is clearly like a second home to Marcelle now.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54So, the sooner we can get her there, the better.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Good friend Lily is keen to see her reunited with her family,
0:08:57 > 0:09:03and hopes that this large steamer trunk will help towards the target of £600.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06It would probably come in handy on Marcelle's travels,
0:09:06 > 0:09:09but she'd rather it made the journey to the auction room.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11Paul values it at £50-£100.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16And the urge to travel is clearly on Marcelle's mind.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20Now then, Marcelle, what have we got here?
0:09:20 > 0:09:26Well, Captain Hilton. I know nothing about Captain Hilton.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- Where does this come from then, Marcelle?- It came from France.
0:09:30 > 0:09:36It came from a street market called the Braderie not far from Cherbourg.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40He's Geoffrey Hilton, and he was in the Royal Flying Corps, and he was
0:09:40 > 0:09:45a major pilot round about the turn of the century into the First World War.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46He was our Red Baron, if you think about it.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49He got a Military Cross, a medal for bravery.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53But, of course, this doesn't date from that period, I'm afraid.
0:09:53 > 0:09:54No, I doubt it.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56This is the sort of thing they used to fill out pubs with in the 1990s.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59That's a good place to be!
0:09:59 > 0:10:02OK, so, are you willing to tell me how much you paid for it?
0:10:02 > 0:10:04I paid 12 euros.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07You'll quadruple your money, I think.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10If I said £40-£60?
0:10:10 > 0:10:12I think it's lovely. I like it.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16I like it too. But well done, that's a great find. Fantastic.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19I'm very happy to have learned all that about Captain Hilton.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23I did wonder about him.
0:10:23 > 0:10:24But, when it goes to auction, will it be "chocks away!"?
0:10:24 > 0:10:26Start me here at £25.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31Let's hope the '90s pub sign will take someone's fancy on sale day.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37So far, we've earmarked valuables worth £310 towards that trip to America.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41Not bad, but we need to keep up the hunt.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47Paul props himself up with this fabulous 19th century silver-topped walking stick.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49It was a present from Marcelle's sister.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52He hopes it'll fetch £30-£70.
0:10:52 > 0:10:57He also unearths this 1950s camera, with a Carl Zeiss lens in its case.
0:10:57 > 0:11:05Zeiss founded his own company in 1846, and it's a brand that's still renowned around the world.
0:11:05 > 0:11:11I'm sure any photography enthusiast will snap it up at £30-£70.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- Now then, Marcelle. - I have this ring.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17I didn't know you cared, thank you very much!
0:11:17 > 0:11:20And I thought you might like to look at it.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- That's beautiful, isn't it? - It's a citrine.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27And I've had it about 45 years.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Someone gave me the stone as a present.- Right.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33I thought it was a lovely stone, but I didn't know what to do with it.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38So I went to a jeweller and he had it set on a square like that,
0:11:38 > 0:11:41so that it won't slip because of the weight of the stone.
0:11:41 > 0:11:47- Fantastic.- So, he did that for me many, many years ago. 45 years ago.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50And I've worn it a lot and enjoyed it.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53There's a beautiful, beautiful clarity on this as well.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55It's quite large. You don't know how big it is?
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Have you had it weighed or assessed?
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Well, I was told it was 10 carat. - 10 carat.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02It would be nice if it had been a diamond, wouldn't it?
0:12:02 > 0:12:04Well, do you know what?
0:12:04 > 0:12:08The four precious stones are emeralds, rubies, diamonds and sapphires.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11If that were any of those you'd be looking at a world cruise.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- I wouldn't be here!- No.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16Well, citrines are found in Brazil, and they can range
0:12:16 > 0:12:19from very pale yellow to a very dark, almost green.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23The darker the colour, the more valuable they tend to be.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26But it's very 1960s, very Austin Powers, isn't it?
0:12:26 > 0:12:29You can imagine somebody wearing that today. Very much in fashion.
0:12:29 > 0:12:34Well, if I said £100, maybe £150. How does that sound?
0:12:34 > 0:12:35That sounds good. That sounds great.
0:12:35 > 0:12:43Well, I love it. Its style is very much in vogue today, so I'm sure it'll make its target of £100-£150.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47Now, just when we all think we've exhausted the house for antiques,
0:12:47 > 0:12:52it seems that Marcelle might have discovered something quite out of the ordinary.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- She must have got that in the States.- Obviously in America.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- Ah, now then.- Hello.
0:12:58 > 0:12:59How about this?
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Let me see closer.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06It's a strange picture. I've never seen anything quite like it. Have you, Paul?
0:13:06 > 0:13:09I think I've seen this image before.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12This is a very well-known artist, and a very well-known image.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15Well, that's an original painting by Esther Hunt.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19She's a very famous American artist. She was based in San Francisco.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23And she painted children from Chinatown, so she'd actually
0:13:23 > 0:13:28go out and capture the everyday life of the children at that time. But, you're going back to the 1930s here.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30So, you've still got the traditional dress.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33This little child is carrying a fan or a lantern by the looks of it.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35Isn't that amazing?
0:13:35 > 0:13:37I've always thought it was so pretty.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39I loved it. And I've always had it up on the wall.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41It's a very nice find.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44You're obviously very attached to this, Marcelle. And yet,
0:13:44 > 0:13:47you have said you want to put it in the auction?
0:13:47 > 0:13:53Because I'd like to raise sufficient money to get myself into business class
0:13:53 > 0:13:56going to the States, instead of economy.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- Is she going to get a good price, - She certainly is.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04This artist in particular, her work, in the oil paintings, larger examples can run into thousands of pounds.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06Very expensive.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09This is a small watercolour. You've got to take that into consideration.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12But, say around the £500 mark, sort of £300-£500.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- How does that sound?- 500 sounds good.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18Would that be the sort of minimum that you'd want to take for it?
0:14:18 > 0:14:20At this point in time, yes.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23Life is hard, isn't it?
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Well, that actually ends our day of rummaging. Have you enjoyed yourself?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29I have. It's been very different.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32Well, if we take Paul's lowest estimates on all the items,
0:14:32 > 0:14:34and if we manage to sell them all,
0:14:34 > 0:14:38I can tell you that you should make £830.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- That sounds wonderful. - Very good.- Absolutely. Wonderful.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45That's a good sum towards getting you into business class.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48And don't you agree that every lady should go in business class?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- I think so too, yes. - What's wrong with first class?!
0:14:51 > 0:14:54First class? Well, why not?
0:14:54 > 0:14:58There's a real mix of pieces going off to auction.
0:14:58 > 0:15:03And, with a bit of luck, Marcelle will soon be with her family again in America.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08Some of the items going off to the saleroom are the silver Vesta cases
0:15:08 > 0:15:11and oriental style bracelet.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17They were presents from Marcelle's husband.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21The Art Nouveau oil lamp that Lily found.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25Marcelle is happy to see that go with a price tag of £80-£120.
0:15:26 > 0:15:32And there's the beautiful 10 carat citrine stone, set in a gold band.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36We're hoping it'll clinch £100-£150 on the day.
0:15:38 > 0:15:44Still to come on Cash In The Attic, there seems to be a lack of love in the room.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Oh, no! It didn't sell!
0:15:47 > 0:15:49Nobody wanted it.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53And Marcelle prepares herself for a very long journey.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- We're in trouble.- Yes.- We are.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59I'll be walking to America!
0:15:59 > 0:16:04But there's no need for walking boots just yet. Hey, Marcelle, that's fantastic!
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- All will be revealed later. - All done.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17Well, it's been all go with Marcelle and her friend Lily since we rummaged around her house in Dorset.
0:16:17 > 0:16:22Now everything has been packed up and brought here to Lawrences' auction rooms in Somerset.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26You'll remember that nearly all of Marcelle's family live out in America and Canada.
0:16:26 > 0:16:32And today she wants to raise £600 to add a touch of luxury,
0:16:32 > 0:16:35including a new outfit, for her next trip out to see them.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38So, let's hope that the bidders here today are going to help her
0:16:38 > 0:16:40on her way when her items go under the hammer.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46This auction house in Somerset runs its general sale once a week,
0:16:46 > 0:16:52It's a treasure trove for collectors and dealers who hope to find a rare gem or a bargain.
0:16:52 > 0:16:53'The sale's under way
0:16:53 > 0:16:57'and we find Marcelle and Lily in the midst of things.'
0:16:57 > 0:16:59Tell me, how are you feeling today?
0:16:59 > 0:17:02Well, hopeful, hopeful.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- Have you brought everything along? - No. Not the headboard.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08I didn't bring the headboard.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12Because I really do like it, I'm very fond of that.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17It's hand painted. Something that I can't replace, really.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21It's a beautiful item. The most beautiful thing in the sale today has to be that painting.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26I think it's marvellous. Now, my original estimate was £300-£500.
0:17:26 > 0:17:31We've put a reserve of 500 on it, just to protect it and make sure it fetches what you want for it.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Let's hope people realise that and it fetches that sort of money.
0:17:34 > 0:17:35Fingers crossed.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39Well, I'm glad Marcelle is feeling positive about today.
0:17:39 > 0:17:44But leaving that French headboard behind knocks £50-£100 of our total.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46Last time then at 20... All done?
0:17:46 > 0:17:52We're ready for our first lot. It's the Art Nouveau oil lamp discovered by Lily.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56Paul valued it at £80-£120.
0:17:56 > 0:17:57Bids start me here at 55,
0:17:57 > 0:17:5960. At £65? 75?
0:17:59 > 0:18:03£80 in front of me now. 80? £80,
0:18:03 > 0:18:06and I'm selling. £80,
0:18:06 > 0:18:09any more? Last time, then, at £80. All done?
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- Yes.- That's all right, isn't it?
0:18:12 > 0:18:14That's excellent.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17Well, that's a great start to the day.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20But will the silver Vesta cases and the bracelet,
0:18:20 > 0:18:24valued at £60-£100, do equally well?
0:18:24 > 0:18:29- Nice little lot, eh, Paul? - Yes, these are in lovely condition, those Vesta cases.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32They're very useful items, very nice to give as a present.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35Start me at 50, 55. £60 is bid.
0:18:35 > 0:18:3765 now?
0:18:37 > 0:18:40At £65, lady's bid in the room. At 65.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45At 65, 70, five. 75 to my right,
0:18:45 > 0:18:47and I'm selling at £75.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49At 75, then, for the last time. All done?
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- How's that?- What do you think of that then, Marcelle?
0:18:54 > 0:18:55Great.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59An exciting start to the sale so far.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01But, will the next lot put a smile on our faces?
0:19:01 > 0:19:06It's the 1950s' camera in its case, with the iconic German lens.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09and we're hoping it'll make £30-£70.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14£20, if you will? £20 for it? At £20, anywhere?
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- At £20? - He might not sell this actually.
0:19:17 > 0:19:18£20, if you're all done?
0:19:18 > 0:19:19At £20 then, I'll move on.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22For the last time then, at 20?
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- He's withdrawn it. - What's withdrawn it?
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Not quite the perfect ending we'd all hoped for.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32Things don't get any better either when the extendable fishing rod
0:19:32 > 0:19:34suffers the same fate.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37£35 for it?
0:19:37 > 0:19:3930 if it helps to start? I'll move on at 30.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43Making it two unsold lots in a row.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45There's no time for doom and gloom though
0:19:45 > 0:19:48as there's plenty left to sell.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52I'm surprised you're getting rid of your Stetson hat, because it's rather special, I like it.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57Well, I bought it in America and I don't use it any more.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59It's a real, true Stetson.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02The bid is with me here at £12.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06£12, 15, 18,
0:20:06 > 0:20:0720 and I'm out.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09£20, to my far right.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12I'm selling at £20. Any more?
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- They liked that one.- Yes, they did.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19Selling over Paul's highest estimate, that's very encouraging.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22Especially after those two non-sales.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25Next up is the picture of Captain Hilton.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28We're hoping for £40-60.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30Start me here at £25?
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- That's all right, isn't it?- At £25?
0:20:34 > 0:20:35At 25?
0:20:35 > 0:20:40At £25, all done at £25? Last time at £25?
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- He sold it at 25.- There you go. £25
0:20:44 > 0:20:47I think we all expected more for the Captain Hilton picture,
0:20:47 > 0:20:51but at least it sold, and that's cash towards Marcelle's travel fund.
0:20:51 > 0:20:52So we can't complain.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54We're halfway through the sale
0:20:54 > 0:21:00and so far Marcelle's made £200 towards the target of £600 for that luxury flight.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04so there's a good way to go yet.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06If you've got a special reason to raise some cash,
0:21:06 > 0:21:09and you're thinking of heading to auction,
0:21:09 > 0:21:13please remember that commission and other charges may apply
0:21:13 > 0:21:15so check with the salesroom first.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17Next up is the 19th century
0:21:17 > 0:21:21silver-topped walking cane valued at £30-70.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23£40 for it?
0:21:23 > 0:21:25At £40? 35, if you will?
0:21:25 > 0:21:27Can't say less than 35. I'll move on.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29Oh, no!
0:21:29 > 0:21:31It didn't sell.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Nobody wanted it.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38That's a lovely example as well, wasn't it?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41I've got a plan. You walk on the plane with the walking stick.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44They'll send you to business class anyway.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46"I need assistance!"
0:21:46 > 0:21:52Now, though I'm glad Marcelle sees the funny side of it, I have to admit it's a bit worrying.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54We still have £400 to make.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57Let's hope that Edwardian-style nest of tables does better.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59£20 for these, if you will?
0:21:59 > 0:22:03£20 to start me here? At £20?
0:22:03 > 0:22:06All done then, at £20 only?
0:22:06 > 0:22:07I'll move on at 20.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09Not the result we expected.
0:22:09 > 0:22:15It's getting rather tense now, as the second half of the sale just hasn't taken off as we'd hoped.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19Our steamer trunk is up next. It's a wonderful piece,
0:22:19 > 0:22:22and we need it to make its estimate of £50-£100.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Bids start me here at £25.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26I'm looking for more. At 25.
0:22:26 > 0:22:2930, 5. 40, 5.
0:22:29 > 0:22:3350 now. £50 in front of me, and I'm selling at £50.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36At £50 now, all done at 50?
0:22:36 > 0:22:40There you go, that's all right. That's gone.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43Well, Marcelle seems satisfied with that.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47Now it's time for one of my favourite items.
0:22:47 > 0:22:53It's that dazzling piece of jewellery, the 10 carat citrine stone, set in a gold band.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57We're hoping it'll fetch £100-£150.
0:22:57 > 0:23:02OK, now, you can hardly miss this lot, it's that fantastic citrine ring.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06With that enormous stone, in 10 carat gold, a wonderful item.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08Will it to be hard to part with this?
0:23:08 > 0:23:13No. But I've had it a long time, and I don't wear it any more.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16£80 to start me here?
0:23:16 > 0:23:17£80 for this lot? At £80 for it.
0:23:17 > 0:23:2170, if it helps? £70 anywhere?
0:23:21 > 0:23:23All done then, at £70, I'll move on at 70.
0:23:23 > 0:23:29- So he hasn't sold that one, it's not gone. Good. - I wouldn't sell it for that.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34That's good. I'm delighted it's not gone but it doesn't help our target.
0:23:34 > 0:23:35It's a beautiful ring.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38It is a beautiful ring, but we're in trouble.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- Yes.- We are. - I'll be walking to America.
0:23:42 > 0:23:48Oh, dear. So far, we've made just £270 towards that target of £600.
0:23:48 > 0:23:54I can see the dream of a luxury flight to America slowly slipping away.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57The pressure is on, and we're relying on the Esther Hunt
0:23:57 > 0:23:59painting to exceed all expectations.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02Otherwise, it's economy class for Marcelle.
0:24:04 > 0:24:10This is it. We have everything crossed here, because we've got the Esther Hunt painting coming up.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14- You've got a big reserve, haven't you?- Yes, I have, yes. £500.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18Gosh. It's asking a lot I think, it really is.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22I think it's worth every penny of that, it's a fantastic painting. Let's hope people agree.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26Bids start me here at 100, who will say more? £110, 120.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28130, 140.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31150, 160. 170, 180. 190, 200.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35220, 240. 260, 280.
0:24:35 > 0:24:36300, and 20.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39340, 360. 380, 400.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41420, 440.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- That's what we want.- 460, 480.
0:24:44 > 0:24:50£480 now. £500, selling at £500. In the room
0:24:50 > 0:24:54at £500 for the last time. At £500, all done?
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- Woo-hoo.- There you go, that's exactly what we wanted, isn't it?
0:24:58 > 0:25:04I'm amazed.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04Hey, Marcelle, that's fantastic!
0:25:04 > 0:25:08What a relief. It's been such an unpredictable day here.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11And setting such a high reserve was a risky strategy.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15But it's a quality piece, and exactly what the serious buyers
0:25:15 > 0:25:17have been holding out for.
0:25:17 > 0:25:22So, will it be champagne and caviar on the flight to America, or a chicken sandwich?
0:25:24 > 0:25:27Well, halfway through,
0:25:27 > 0:25:30things were looking a bit grim, I have to say.
0:25:30 > 0:25:35But, thanks to wonderful Esther Hunt, you have made your target as I'm sure you realise.
0:25:35 > 0:25:41You were looking for £600 so that you can jet off in style to America.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44Well, you've made £770.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46That's very good, that's a big help.
0:25:46 > 0:25:48Absolutely wonderful.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51I think you're going to be flying in luxury.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53I hope so.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00Well, Marcelle's auction paid for that coveted trip
0:26:00 > 0:26:05to the United States, and a reunion with her family.
0:26:05 > 0:26:10This is an album that my granddaughter Emma,
0:26:10 > 0:26:15who's just 17, gave me this for Christmas.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19She'd written in this card,
0:26:19 > 0:26:23"I'm so happy I've spent a holiday with you.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26"I love you so much, and it wouldn't be the same without you.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29"I hope you enjoy your gift."
0:26:29 > 0:26:35The album holds lots of special memories that she can cherish for years to come.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39It's so wonderful to see them.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41I miss them all.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Do you know what? She did it in style.
0:26:44 > 0:26:45She went first class.