0:00:02 > 0:00:05Welcome to the show that loves to rummage around people's homes finding items to sell
0:00:05 > 0:00:09at auction to raise money for a new project or something indulgent.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13If you're a keen collector, when do you decide it's the right time to sell up
0:00:13 > 0:00:17and move on to the next obsession? Well, you'll find out on today's Cash In The Attic.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42Coming up on Cash In The Attic, a fine collection of jewellery handed down through generations.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46My grandad bought it for my nan. It's got her year of birth on, 1912.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48The year the Titanic sank, I believe.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52Plus, the largest collection of toy Minis I've ever seen.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55You've got a bit of a treasure chest going on in there.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57Look at this. It's amazing!
0:00:57 > 0:01:00But will we raise big money on auction day?
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Blimey!- How good was that?
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- That was a good one.- Find out when the hammer finally falls.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Today I'm in Berkshire on my way to meet Nicky and Peter,
0:01:10 > 0:01:13a couple dreaming of far-off places.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Two years ago, proud grandmother
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Nicky Ford met the man of her dreams,
0:01:18 > 0:01:22Peter, through a dating website. Their romance quickly blossomed.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24Nicky works in recruitment.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29She has two grown-up children and one grandson, three-year-old Jayden.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Meanwhile, Peter is a lifelong motorbike fanatic.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34He has turned a passion into a profession,
0:01:34 > 0:01:38repairing and painting motorbikes for a living.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42Nicky and Peter have lived in their current home for six months.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45They dream of taking a rather special holiday, and they've decided
0:01:45 > 0:01:49it's time for a clear-out - which is where we come in.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54So, antiques expert John Cameron is here to help search for valuables
0:01:54 > 0:01:57that could bring in a pretty penny at auction.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01While he gets started, I'll meet our hosts.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Ah, so this is where you are hiding. Nicky, how are you?
0:02:04 > 0:02:06Hi, Peter. Look at that. Wet hand, sorry!
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- She's got you well trained! - She certainly has.- Wash and dry up.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Well, thankfully you're finished.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15So, why have you called in the Cash In The Attic team?
0:02:15 > 0:02:20We've got a lot of stuff that has been collecting dust, and we thought
0:02:20 > 0:02:23we could put it to good use and have a nice holiday, hopefully.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- How much are you hoping to raise? - Ideally, £1,000 would be nice, then we can have a really nice holiday.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31Where do you want to go on this exotic holiday?
0:02:31 > 0:02:33We'd like to go to Tunisia again.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- Again? So you've been once?- I was there last year for the first time.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- I want to go back again. - I've been seven times.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41Seven times? So, why Tunisia?
0:02:41 > 0:02:44It's North Africa, so the weather is good,
0:02:44 > 0:02:46and a 2.5 hour flight. I don't like flying.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49If it's £1,000 you're after, we'll have to find a few interesting items.
0:02:49 > 0:02:54The good news is that expert John Cameron is already on the lookout.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57He's bound to have found something by now. Let's go and have a look.
0:02:57 > 0:03:02Well, Nicky clearly loves Tunisia, and as this will be her eighth visit, I think we should do
0:03:02 > 0:03:06all we can to make sure it's the most memorable trip of the lot.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Good old John has got nicely stuck in to the search.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11I knew he wouldn't let me down!
0:03:12 > 0:03:15He has found something already.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18I have indeed. I have found three pieces of pottery, faience,
0:03:18 > 0:03:23with the same decoration, but quite distinctively different in form.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26Nicky, can you tell me anything about these?
0:03:26 > 0:03:29They were my nan's, and they were supposed to go to my mum,
0:03:29 > 0:03:32but unfortunately my mum died before my nan did. So they came to me.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36I don't know where they're from. But they've got something about Austria on the bottom?
0:03:36 > 0:03:41You're right, because we can see, you have seen the mark.
0:03:41 > 0:03:42It says Austria.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46You can see there is a crown there with the letters E and W
0:03:46 > 0:03:47in the middle.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49And that's Ernst Wahliss.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52It was a factory established in Turn in Austria
0:03:52 > 0:03:55around the end of the 19th century.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59And they're quite famous, in fact.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02This is more typical of their general pottery.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05They are faience, which is a type of pottery, and
0:04:05 > 0:04:09we can see they are mass-produced if you take a closer look at them.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12That tube line, you can feel it stands up.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16That basically gives you a border in which to paint the decoration.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22- This type of pottery is not terribly popular, but the factory is a good name.- Let's talk about value.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27I certainly think they'd be saleable at auction. I'd suggest putting them together.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- We could be looking at about £80-120.- Not bad at all. Good start.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34But if you want to get to that £1,000, we'd better work harder.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37So, put those back and onward and upward.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40If these jugs are indication of the type
0:04:40 > 0:04:44of valuables their house contains, then we should be in for a good day.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47My search begins in the garage, and thankfully, it's not in vain.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52This box of brass items is begging for an expert assessment.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56They were collected by Nicky's parents from various antique shops.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00John thinks it could add £30-50 towards the fund.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02So, you've found my comic collection.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05I have indeed found your comic collection, Peter.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- So, these are all yours? - They are, yes.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10The first one is Star Wars. Are they all Star Wars?
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- Yes.- How many are here? Do you have any idea?
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- I reckon about 140-odd.- About 140.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- You collected these as a child? - My dad used to buy them for me. He used to finish work on a Friday,
0:05:19 > 0:05:25come back to the newsagents, buy the weekly paper, and buy me one of those as a treat every week.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29And I just read them and kept them and looked after them from there.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32We can see they are printed by Marvel, which is probably
0:05:32 > 0:05:36the most important famous name in comic publications.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40Originally started by Martin Goodman in about 1939.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44This one looks in pretty good condition. Are they all like that?
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Yes. They've all been tucked away and looked after.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48You haven't drawn on any of them?
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- None at all. I wasn't a graffiti artist.- That's good.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54For a lot like that, you said about 140-ish,
0:05:54 > 0:05:58I'd pitch the estimate at about £50-100.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02When you put things out at auction, usually the internet will generate inquiries.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- You may get some overseas bidders on these.- It's worth a try.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08But will the force be with us come auction day?
0:06:10 > 0:06:1428, 30, 32, 35, 38...
0:06:14 > 0:06:18And will John's hopes for the overseas bids come to fruition?
0:06:18 > 0:06:20Find out a little later on.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Our search goes on with gusto. And Nicky is busy searching the bedroom.
0:06:26 > 0:06:31Though she inherited this tanzanite ring from her parents, she is happy to sell it.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36Violet-blue gemstones like this were first made popular by the jewellers Tiffany's.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39It's a pretty example, which John thinks could fetch
0:06:39 > 0:06:42£100-120 on sale day.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- John, how about this?- What have you got? Let's have a look.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50It is nice, a one, two, three-draw telescope.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Four-draw telescope!
0:06:52 > 0:06:55Not bad. A wooden barrel, that is nice to see.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59And it still looks like it is in working order.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02You have lost that cover there off the viewing lens,
0:07:02 > 0:07:06which is a shame, and it's a little bit rickety, but not bad.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Where is it from? - It originated in Aldershot.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14My nan and my grandad, when they first moved there, they went into the house
0:07:14 > 0:07:17and lifted some floorboards up and found it underneath there.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19Below the floorboards?
0:07:19 > 0:07:24Probably somebody had the treasure out before the telescope, left the telescope there!
0:07:24 > 0:07:28Condition, not great. You have got quite a few dents here, and it's a bit shaky.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32But essentially, it is still working, the optics are OK.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36But there's an interesting makers' name here, Ramsden of London. Does that mean anything to you?
0:07:36 > 0:07:38I know Jesse Ramsden was the leader of his field of making
0:07:38 > 0:07:43telescopes in that era, and he made things for Captain Cook and Nelson.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45You don't need me here, do you?!
0:07:45 > 0:07:51As you quite rightly pointed out, he was a very important manufacturer in telescopes and optical instruments.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54It is certainly something we can sell at auction.
0:07:54 > 0:07:59In this condition, with a good maker on there, I would be surprised if it made less than about £60-80.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01Right, nice to find out.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- So, we can take it then?- That would be great, yes.- Excellent.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07Well, let's go and SEE how the others are doing.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15Well, this modern pad is offering up some truly fascinating antiques.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18John is eager to discover more, and heads to the master bedroom,
0:08:18 > 0:08:22where he finds an 18-carat gold charm bracelet in a drawer.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25It belonged to Nicky's grandmother,
0:08:25 > 0:08:27and could bring in as much as £200-250.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35Peter has found a box which holds a collection of porcelain handed down from Nicky's parents.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40It includes some Wedgwood trinketware, and a Doulton Lambeth vase.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43As a lot, they could bring us another £20-30.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47There's no stopping with this jewellery, and my next discovery
0:08:47 > 0:08:50turns out to be all gold, according to John.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53A set of rings, chains and a sovereign.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55Reason enough, I hope,
0:08:55 > 0:08:59for our hostess to forgive two gents looking through her drawers.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Nicky?
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- Hi.- We have found some of your jewels here.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08The big question is, are we going to be able to sell this, or are you attached to any of it?
0:09:08 > 0:09:12Um...pretty much, most of them, I would be happy to sell.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- There's a bit of a story behind the sovereign, though.- Go on, then.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20My grandad bought it for my nan. It has got her year of birth on, 1912.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22The year the Titanic sank, I believe.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26So, yes, I am quite attached to that one, for those reasons, really.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- I hope their marriage lasted longer than the Titanic.- It did.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- What about the rest of it? - I'm happy to sell the rest.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34I reckon this little ring,
0:09:34 > 0:09:37probably about £70-90 for the diamond, 18-carat.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40For the gold chain, which is nine-carat, and the sovereign, which
0:09:40 > 0:09:44is 22-carat, I reckon about 200 for that at least, just that alone.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49Totting up the other bits there, and valuing it all as one sum, although I am sure the auctioneers would
0:09:49 > 0:09:53probably separate this out, I reckon we have got at least £500-600 there.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- Wow!- Excellent. - If they will sell.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58It all comes down to you.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- Have a think about it. - All right, then. Excellent.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02Thanks.
0:10:03 > 0:10:09An impressive valuation, but understandably, Nicky will have to think carefully about selling
0:10:09 > 0:10:13the gold sovereign, as it clearly holds a great deal of sentimental value.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19Our day in Berkshire is drawing to a close, so it is time to make one last check for items.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22And I'm the lucky hunter when I find a set of autographs that turn
0:10:22 > 0:10:26out to be from that '70s boy band The Bay City Rollers.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31They were given to Nicky when she was a girl by a neighbour, who met the band on a flight from Scotland.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35It is an unusual item, but clearly saleable.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38John thinks we may be able to get upwards of £30 for them.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42I'm not entirely convinced we have found enough to make our target.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48We need to uncover something really significant if we are to stand a chance of making it.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53Pete, John! Come and have a look at this.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- A bit of a treasure chest going on there!- This is amazing.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00Look at it! How many years have you been collecting them?
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- Since about the early '90s, really. - What is the fascination?
0:11:04 > 0:11:09Well, I used to have a custom Mini, used to do car shows and everything, all over the country.
0:11:09 > 0:11:13I used to get these from some of the shows we used to go to.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- How many are in there? - I reckon there's about 80-odd.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- So, they are all Minis? - Yes, they are all Minis.
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- Any early examples?- Late '60s, going through to early '90s.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26It's a fascinating collection,
0:11:26 > 0:11:30but what an iconic car to collect, the Mini.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Most of them I can see are in their boxes,
0:11:32 > 0:11:35but what is the story behind this one?
0:11:35 > 0:11:39That was my very first Mini. I was about four or five, and my dad bought it for me.
0:11:39 > 0:11:44This is how I ended up having the real car in that colour, as well.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46This is how it started out, from this very first one.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49They're all Minis, so we have a real target audience
0:11:49 > 0:11:54as well as toy-car collectors. Do you fancy putting them into auction?
0:11:54 > 0:11:56Um... Yeah, I think I would.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59They will go towards money for the holiday.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02There's got to be £200-300 worth in this.
0:12:02 > 0:12:08Got to be. Do you have a figure in your head below which you wouldn't want to sell them?
0:12:08 > 0:12:12If you are thinking, "If they don't make this, I will keep them."
0:12:12 > 0:12:16Yes, it is a nice collection, built up over the years.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18It's a tough choice.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21But I reckon, yeah, around about 300.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24We'd have to then suggest 300-400 as our estimate for this. 300 as our reserve.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28I'd be happy to try that. I've never seen a collection as extensive as this.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31I don't think there's a better car we could be looking at.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Absolutely fantastic. One other question, will that be included?
0:12:34 > 0:12:37I don't know. I might keep this one as a memento.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39He is sentimental, isn't he?
0:12:39 > 0:12:43Who needs those modern games when you've got a Mini to play with?
0:12:43 > 0:12:47Well, the rummage is over. It has been a really successful day.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49You were after £1,000 for that holiday.
0:12:49 > 0:12:54You have nothing to worry about. I can tell you that, with John's lowest estimates,
0:12:54 > 0:12:58we're looking at making something in the region of £1,370.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Wow!- Oh, great.- Excellent.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Brilliant.- That is good,
0:13:02 > 0:13:06It's been a fantastic day, and this has been a real highlight to end with.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10As I said, a highly productive day. We have helped Nicky and Peter
0:13:10 > 0:13:13find a mixed bag of items for the auction.
0:13:13 > 0:13:18There is the brass telescope that Peter's grandparents discovered under their floorboards.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22It should certainly appeal to any old sea dogs in the sale room.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25We're looking £60-80 for it.
0:13:25 > 0:13:30Nicky's astonishing collection of gold jewellery could bring in £500-600.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33And the gold sovereign's impressive, too.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37And of course there is the extensive collection of toy Minis.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41Peter says he would like to put a £300 reserve on them, and with a bit
0:13:41 > 0:13:45of luck, these toys could get our couple well on the way to Tunisia.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48Still to come on Cash In The Attic, we have high hopes
0:13:48 > 0:13:51that the sale room is packed with just the right buyers.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56You said £80-120. Is that wishful thinking with the bidders that we've got in the room?
0:13:56 > 0:13:59I certainly was confident with that when I saw them in the house.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02But I don't mind telling you, I'm a bit nervous now.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05Uh-oh. But soon, the money starts rolling in.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07£20 over your highest estimate.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- Good. I have not got a problem with that.- No, neither have I.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13Will our couple meet their Tunisian target?
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Be there for the final crack of that gavel.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25It's been just over two weeks since I met up with Nicky and Pete at their beautiful home
0:14:25 > 0:14:31in Berkshire, where we discovered Pete's love of toy Minis, and Nicky's love of jewellery.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34They've decided to part with their treasures, so I've brought them
0:14:34 > 0:14:37to Cotswold Auctioneers in Cirencester.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41They want that holiday in Tunisia, and they need to raise at least £1,000.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47This busy auction company holds three sales a month at locations throughout Gloucestershire.
0:14:47 > 0:14:53John's already here, of course, with his eyes on an item we have very high hopes for.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56An interesting telescope by Ramsden, a good maker.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01It's in good condition. This is something Pete's grandad found under the floorboards in an old house.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- You're kidding me!- It's true.- What do you reckon we'll get for that?
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Should get £60-80 for it.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09Think they'll reach their target? They really do want this holiday.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- Wind in the right direction, we should be all right. - You've gone all nautical on me!
0:15:13 > 0:15:16Give a man a telescope, he changes completely! Let's go and find them.
0:15:16 > 0:15:23I'm glad John is feeling confident about our chances. I hope the bidders share his enthusiasm.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26The Fords have items that should appeal to all tastes today.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29And I'm pleased so see the gold sovereign has made it to auction.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33So, listen, this is good news. You decided to bring this.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- Yes, I did.- We didn't think you were going to.- I know.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38How do you feel about seeing all your stuff here?
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- It is really strange, actually.- Yes.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44I hope you get on to that holiday in Tunisia. They have got exciting stuff, haven't they?
0:15:44 > 0:15:47We have got some useful items of jewellery which should do well,
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- even if our cars don't quite make their reserve.- Positive thinking.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55The auction is about to start, so let's get into position, come on.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00It comes as a great relief that Nicky decided to bring along the sovereign.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02That is certainly a sale to look forward to.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06If you're thinking of heading to auction, remember that commission
0:16:06 > 0:16:13and possible other charges will be added to your bill. It's always best to check the small print in advance.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17First, under the hammer is a collection that nearly tripped me up back in their garage.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20It's a nice car booter's lot. We're looking for about £30 for it,
0:16:20 > 0:16:23but there is plenty in there, so we could be lucky.
0:16:23 > 0:16:265 bid at the back, at 5, 6, 8... At £8.
0:16:26 > 0:16:27Who is going on? 10?
0:16:27 > 0:16:3112, 15... At 15.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33At 15? Here in front at 15.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35At 15. 18 anywhere?
0:16:35 > 0:16:39Lots of brass in here. Last chance, then, at 15. And selling, all done.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44Well, £15 will get you the taxi journey to the station.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Absolutely.- Let's hope we can get you on that plane!
0:16:47 > 0:16:52- Absolutely.- It's not exactly the result we were hoping for.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56But, hey, every penny counts as we accumulate that holiday fund.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01Now, then, what are the chances of there being some '70s pop fanatics lurking in this crowd?
0:17:01 > 0:17:06We've got the album with the facsimile signatures, and the actual signatures tucked inside.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08We're looking for £30-50 for these autographs.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12I wonder if we have got any Bay City Rollers fans that won't mind putting their hand up and admitting it.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- Fingers crossed.- Anyone interested? Oh, no music lovers here today.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20£10 anywhere. £10?
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Yes, £10 bid on the stage.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24They're after the record!
0:17:24 > 0:17:27At 12, bidding at £12.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Are we all done? 15 anywhere. Last chance for a piece of history.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35It is £12, then, and selling.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- Oh, £12.- You see, the lady holding the record liked the Bay City Rollers, but not that much.
0:17:40 > 0:17:45It would seem Cirencester is short of fans of the original boy band.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49I'm sure they must have been young once. Two items sold, and so far,
0:17:49 > 0:17:54we've managed to raise only £27 towards the £1,000 target.
0:17:54 > 0:18:00We have a wealth of interesting items are still to come, including Peter's collection of Marvel comics.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06We have got £50-100 on them, but there is a nice quantity, and they're in good condition.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09£10 bid. At 10, 12. At 12, 15 is it?
0:18:09 > 0:18:1315, 18, 20.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15At 20, in front at 20.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17Who is going on? 22.
0:18:17 > 0:18:2425, 28, 30, 2, 35, 38, 40.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26At 40, it is right in front at 40.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28At 40, looking for five.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30At £40. Looking for 5.
0:18:30 > 0:18:31Are we all done at £40?
0:18:31 > 0:18:34We will sell, then, at 40.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- How do feel about that, Pete?- Um...
0:18:37 > 0:18:40A little bit sad, in a way, to see them go,
0:18:40 > 0:18:44but it is all money towards what we want to get in the end.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- That's the spirit. - Positive thinking.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51Quite positive. But I'm pleased Peter's looking on the bright side.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54But that's the third sale in a row to fall short of John's estimate.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59If we're in a similar situation with the telescope, then it could
0:18:59 > 0:19:02find itself going home with Nicky and Peter, due to his reserve.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- What have you put on this?- £60.- You put the lower estimate on it?- Yes.
0:19:05 > 0:19:11At £30, 35, 40, 45, 50.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15At 50, against you at £50. At £50.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18The last chance at £50, then.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20Not sold, ladies and gentlemen.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24Well, I don't mind, you know. It has been passed down the family to me.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- So if it comes home, it comes home. I'm not worried.- Good on you.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29Back it goes, under the floorboards.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32Once again, he's being philosophical, but that lack
0:19:32 > 0:19:34of a sale doesn't help the holiday fund.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39The Royal Doulton stoneware vase and assortment of Wedgwood trinketware is up next.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44There may be no boy band fans here, but perhaps there are people here who are into their porcelain.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48So, we after £20-30 - that's all? - for these vases.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Will you be sad to see them go?
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Not really, no. I haven't had them out on display for ages.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57They were just bits and pieces I picked up along the way. So, no.
0:19:57 > 0:20:005 bid, only at five. 6, 8.
0:20:00 > 0:20:0310, 12, 15, 18, 20, at 20 bid.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07Seated at £20 here.
0:20:07 > 0:20:1122, 25, 28. At 28 bid.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13On my right now at 28. 30 anywhere?
0:20:13 > 0:20:16At 28, lady seated at 28, with you, madam.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18Well, that is a result!
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- It was, wasn't it, on reflection?- Excellent.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26Hallelujah, our first item to exceed John's lowest estimate.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29And not before time! Perhaps this signifies a change in our fortunes.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32We could certainly do with one.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36We have more porcelain for sale next, the three vases from Austria.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43You said £80-£20, is that wishful thinking with the bidders that we've got in the room?
0:20:43 > 0:20:48I certainly was confident with that when I saw them in the house. But I don't mind telling you
0:20:48 > 0:20:53I'm a bit nervous now that we're halfway through the day, so fingers crossed with these ones.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56£20, who's going on? At 20, 2, 5.
0:20:56 > 0:21:02- Quite a lot of interest now. - 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 50.
0:21:02 > 0:21:0655, 60. At 60, in the deep at 60.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09Who's going on at £60?
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- Come on.- That's fine, yes. - Are you OK with that?- Yes.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Is it just me and him bringing all the doom and gloom?
0:21:18 > 0:21:23It does get a bit like that though, doesn't it? You two have been really, really positive.
0:21:23 > 0:21:29- Hopefully it'll pick up. - Yes, their optimism is infectious. Maybe they know something we don't.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33We have a testing time ahead, because our first item of jewellery is now going before the room.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36If the jewellery buyers aren't in, it could spell trouble.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41Fingers crossed for a great result for the Tanzanite ring. We need it!
0:21:42 > 0:21:44This is a lot that you've got a reserve on, right?
0:21:44 > 0:21:46Yes. That's right, of £100.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49So that's our lowest estimate. So we need £100. OK.
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- It's coming up, let's have a look. - Straight in at 100, who's going on?
0:21:54 > 0:21:56At 110, 120, 130, 140.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58At 140 with me again. At 140.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00At 140 then, I'm selling.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03If you're all done? Commission bid.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- That's what you call a result. - Some joy!
0:22:05 > 0:22:08Yes, £20 over your highest estimate.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- Good. I've not got a problem with that.- No, neither have I. - That's much better.- Excellent.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16Yes, we're all happy bunnies. For the first time today,
0:22:16 > 0:22:19we're all smiles. And long may they continue.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22£140 comes as a real relief, and bodes well for the remaining lots.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26When John and I arrived today, we weren't sure we'd see the next item.
0:22:26 > 0:22:32But the sovereign is here. And the auctioneer thinks it deserves to sell as a stand-alone piece.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35This is another one you've put a reserve on?
0:22:35 > 0:22:37It is. 150.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- So we need that lowest estimate?- Yes.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41150 for this? 150 bid.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43At 150, who's going on?
0:22:43 > 0:22:47160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- Come on. - At 220, bid standing at 220.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56At 220, who's going on now? 220, bid standing, I'm selling.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58If you're all done?
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- Yes! That's a good price. A good price.- Yeah, really good.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05The bad news is that you're not taking it home, somebody else is.
0:23:06 > 0:23:12That's terrific. I know how much the sovereign meant to Nicky, and she's clearly delighted with that result.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14The £1,000 Tunisian target is drawing ever closer.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17If that sale tugged on her heart strings, then I feel sure
0:23:17 > 0:23:21the sale of our next lot will have a similar effect on Peter.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24It's his prized collection of Minis.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27And we have high hopes for these beauties.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32A punchy estimate, but they have given them pole position on the front of the catalogue.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34The auctioneers have done some promoting for us.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38It's a stab in the dark, but it's a nice collection and I know you'd rather
0:23:38 > 0:23:41take these home than them sell for less than that, wouldn't you?
0:23:41 > 0:23:43If they go for a good price, then I'll be happy.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45But if not, then they're coming home.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47Anyone interested?
0:23:47 > 0:23:50£100 anywhere? If not, we'll move on. No, no toy buyers here for that lot.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54- Thank you.- A shame, but at least they're coming home.- Yeah.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56He's secretly thrilled!
0:23:56 > 0:24:02So, Peter gets to keep hold of the collection of Minis. And he couldn't be happier.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05However, it does pile on the pressure with our final lot.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09If they don't make the money, it may not be Tunisia our couple end up in.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14Maybe Taunton! All our hopes are pinned on a top result for the collection of jewellery, which
0:24:14 > 0:24:18has now been lotted together with the 18-carat gold charm bracelet.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21This once belonged to Nicky's grandmother.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I've got £500-£600 on this,
0:24:24 > 0:24:27but boy do we need this to make up the lost ground here.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- It's now or never.- Yes.
0:24:29 > 0:24:34- 400 bid, thank you. At 400, who's going on?- In at 400.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36At 420, 440, 460, 480, 500.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41520, 540, 560, 580, 600.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44And 20, 640, 660.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47Look at JC's shoulders going back again!
0:24:47 > 0:24:50690, 700.
0:24:50 > 0:24:53At 700, bid is near me, 700.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56At £700, anyone else going on?
0:24:56 > 0:25:00Looking for 20? At 700 and I'm selling.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02- Wa-hey!- Blimey.- Well done.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04- How good was that? - That was a good one.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07Now that's what you call a climax! Undeniably a slow start,
0:25:07 > 0:25:11with a number of disappointing sales, but we finished on a high.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16I can't wait to consult my calculator. I've got a really good feeling about that total.
0:25:19 > 0:25:25Before the jewellery, I can tell you that your current total was £515.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28The jewellery has really got you out of jail.
0:25:28 > 0:25:34- Because you've raised £1,215. - Excellent. That's really good news!
0:25:34 > 0:25:38- It's brilliant, isn't it? - And he gets to take his cars home.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42Everyone's a winner. And his telescope! You've done really well.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- You've sold nothing, and she's sold everything.- I've done well!
0:25:51 > 0:25:56They've recovered from the excitement of the auction, and their holiday to Tunisia is booked.
0:25:56 > 0:26:02So now Peter and Nicky have come up with a plan of how to spend that extra money raised on sale day.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05We're going to have an Arabic lesson today, which is exciting.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09Hopefully, we can pick up some of the language, and be able to use it when we go on holiday,
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- and impress our friends with it, hopefully!- I hope so.
0:26:13 > 0:26:19Let's say we're meeting for the first time. We'd like to introduce ourselves to each other.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21HE SPEAKS ARABIC
0:26:24 > 0:26:26HE SPEAKS ARABIC
0:26:26 > 0:26:30So, what does their tutor Mohammed make of his new students' progress?
0:26:31 > 0:26:34I think if they continued like that,
0:26:34 > 0:26:37in a few months they will learn the Arabic.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44I'd say that was a great result for Nicky and Peter
0:26:44 > 0:26:47and I really do hope they have a fantastic time in Tunisia.
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