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Welcome to the show that loves to rummage around people's homes finding items to sell | 0:00:02 | 0:00:05 | |
at auction to raise money for a new project or something indulgent. | 0:00:05 | 0:00:09 | |
If you're a keen collector, when do you decide it's the right time to sell up | 0:00:09 | 0:00:13 | |
and move on to the next obsession? Well, you'll find out on today's Cash In The Attic. | 0:00:13 | 0:00:17 | |
Coming up on Cash In The Attic, a fine collection of jewellery handed down through generations. | 0:00:37 | 0:00:42 | |
My grandad bought it for my nan. It's got her year of birth on, 1912. | 0:00:42 | 0:00:46 | |
The year the Titanic sank, I believe. | 0:00:46 | 0:00:48 | |
Plus, the largest collection of toy Minis I've ever seen. | 0:00:48 | 0:00:52 | |
You've got a bit of a treasure chest going on in there. | 0:00:52 | 0:00:55 | |
Look at this. It's amazing! | 0:00:55 | 0:00:57 | |
But will we raise big money on auction day? | 0:00:57 | 0:01:00 | |
-Blimey! -How good was that? | 0:01:00 | 0:01:03 | |
-That was a good one. -Find out when the hammer finally falls. | 0:01:03 | 0:01:06 | |
Today I'm in Berkshire on my way to meet Nicky and Peter, | 0:01:07 | 0:01:10 | |
a couple dreaming of far-off places. | 0:01:10 | 0:01:13 | |
Two years ago, proud grandmother | 0:01:14 | 0:01:16 | |
Nicky Ford met the man of her dreams, | 0:01:16 | 0:01:18 | |
Peter, through a dating website. Their romance quickly blossomed. | 0:01:18 | 0:01:22 | |
Nicky works in recruitment. | 0:01:22 | 0:01:24 | |
She has two grown-up children and one grandson, three-year-old Jayden. | 0:01:24 | 0:01:29 | |
Meanwhile, Peter is a lifelong motorbike fanatic. | 0:01:29 | 0:01:32 | |
He has turned a passion into a profession, | 0:01:32 | 0:01:34 | |
repairing and painting motorbikes for a living. | 0:01:34 | 0:01:38 | |
Nicky and Peter have lived in their current home for six months. | 0:01:38 | 0:01:42 | |
They dream of taking a rather special holiday, and they've decided | 0:01:42 | 0:01:45 | |
it's time for a clear-out - which is where we come in. | 0:01:45 | 0:01:49 | |
So, antiques expert John Cameron is here to help search for valuables | 0:01:50 | 0:01:54 | |
that could bring in a pretty penny at auction. | 0:01:54 | 0:01:57 | |
While he gets started, I'll meet our hosts. | 0:01:57 | 0:02:01 | |
Ah, so this is where you are hiding. Nicky, how are you? | 0:02:01 | 0:02:04 | |
Hi, Peter. Look at that. Wet hand, sorry! | 0:02:04 | 0:02:06 | |
-She's got you well trained! -She certainly has. -Wash and dry up. | 0:02:06 | 0:02:10 | |
Well, thankfully you're finished. | 0:02:10 | 0:02:12 | |
So, why have you called in the Cash In The Attic team? | 0:02:12 | 0:02:15 | |
We've got a lot of stuff that has been collecting dust, and we thought | 0:02:15 | 0:02:20 | |
we could put it to good use and have a nice holiday, hopefully. | 0:02:20 | 0:02:23 | |
-How much are you hoping to raise? -Ideally, £1,000 would be nice, then we can have a really nice holiday. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:28 | |
Where do you want to go on this exotic holiday? | 0:02:28 | 0:02:31 | |
We'd like to go to Tunisia again. | 0:02:31 | 0:02:33 | |
-Again? So you've been once? -I was there last year for the first time. | 0:02:33 | 0:02:36 | |
-I want to go back again. -I've been seven times. | 0:02:36 | 0:02:38 | |
Seven times? So, why Tunisia? | 0:02:38 | 0:02:41 | |
It's North Africa, so the weather is good, | 0:02:41 | 0:02:44 | |
and a 2.5 hour flight. I don't like flying. | 0:02:44 | 0:02:46 | |
If it's £1,000 you're after, we'll have to find a few interesting items. | 0:02:46 | 0:02:49 | |
The good news is that expert John Cameron is already on the lookout. | 0:02:49 | 0:02:54 | |
He's bound to have found something by now. Let's go and have a look. | 0:02:54 | 0:02:57 | |
Well, Nicky clearly loves Tunisia, and as this will be her eighth visit, I think we should do | 0:02:57 | 0:03:02 | |
all we can to make sure it's the most memorable trip of the lot. | 0:03:02 | 0:03:06 | |
Good old John has got nicely stuck in to the search. | 0:03:06 | 0:03:09 | |
I knew he wouldn't let me down! | 0:03:09 | 0:03:11 | |
He has found something already. | 0:03:12 | 0:03:15 | |
I have indeed. I have found three pieces of pottery, faience, | 0:03:15 | 0:03:18 | |
with the same decoration, but quite distinctively different in form. | 0:03:18 | 0:03:23 | |
Nicky, can you tell me anything about these? | 0:03:23 | 0:03:26 | |
They were my nan's, and they were supposed to go to my mum, | 0:03:26 | 0:03:29 | |
but unfortunately my mum died before my nan did. So they came to me. | 0:03:29 | 0:03:32 | |
I don't know where they're from. But they've got something about Austria on the bottom? | 0:03:32 | 0:03:36 | |
You're right, because we can see, you have seen the mark. | 0:03:36 | 0:03:41 | |
It says Austria. | 0:03:41 | 0:03:42 | |
You can see there is a crown there with the letters E and W | 0:03:42 | 0:03:46 | |
in the middle. | 0:03:46 | 0:03:47 | |
And that's Ernst Wahliss. | 0:03:47 | 0:03:49 | |
It was a factory established in Turn in Austria | 0:03:49 | 0:03:52 | |
around the end of the 19th century. | 0:03:52 | 0:03:55 | |
And they're quite famous, in fact. | 0:03:56 | 0:03:59 | |
This is more typical of their general pottery. | 0:03:59 | 0:04:02 | |
They are faience, which is a type of pottery, and | 0:04:02 | 0:04:05 | |
we can see they are mass-produced if you take a closer look at them. | 0:04:05 | 0:04:09 | |
That tube line, you can feel it stands up. | 0:04:09 | 0:04:12 | |
That basically gives you a border in which to paint the decoration. | 0:04:12 | 0:04:16 | |
-This type of pottery is not terribly popular, but the factory is a good name. -Let's talk about value. | 0:04:16 | 0:04:22 | |
I certainly think they'd be saleable at auction. I'd suggest putting them together. | 0:04:22 | 0:04:27 | |
-We could be looking at about £80-120. -Not bad at all. Good start. | 0:04:27 | 0:04:30 | |
But if you want to get to that £1,000, we'd better work harder. | 0:04:30 | 0:04:34 | |
So, put those back and onward and upward. | 0:04:34 | 0:04:37 | |
If these jugs are indication of the type | 0:04:37 | 0:04:40 | |
of valuables their house contains, then we should be in for a good day. | 0:04:40 | 0:04:44 | |
My search begins in the garage, and thankfully, it's not in vain. | 0:04:44 | 0:04:47 | |
This box of brass items is begging for an expert assessment. | 0:04:47 | 0:04:52 | |
They were collected by Nicky's parents from various antique shops. | 0:04:52 | 0:04:56 | |
John thinks it could add £30-50 towards the fund. | 0:04:56 | 0:05:00 | |
So, you've found my comic collection. | 0:05:00 | 0:05:02 | |
I have indeed found your comic collection, Peter. | 0:05:02 | 0:05:05 | |
-So, these are all yours? -They are, yes. | 0:05:05 | 0:05:07 | |
The first one is Star Wars. Are they all Star Wars? | 0:05:07 | 0:05:10 | |
-Yes. -How many are here? Do you have any idea? | 0:05:10 | 0:05:12 | |
-I reckon about 140-odd. -About 140. | 0:05:12 | 0:05:15 | |
-You collected these as a child? -My dad used to buy them for me. He used to finish work on a Friday, | 0:05:15 | 0:05:19 | |
come back to the newsagents, buy the weekly paper, and buy me one of those as a treat every week. | 0:05:19 | 0:05:25 | |
And I just read them and kept them and looked after them from there. | 0:05:25 | 0:05:29 | |
We can see they are printed by Marvel, which is probably | 0:05:29 | 0:05:32 | |
the most important famous name in comic publications. | 0:05:32 | 0:05:36 | |
Originally started by Martin Goodman in about 1939. | 0:05:36 | 0:05:40 | |
This one looks in pretty good condition. Are they all like that? | 0:05:40 | 0:05:44 | |
Yes. They've all been tucked away and looked after. | 0:05:44 | 0:05:46 | |
You haven't drawn on any of them? | 0:05:46 | 0:05:48 | |
-None at all. I wasn't a graffiti artist. -That's good. | 0:05:48 | 0:05:51 | |
For a lot like that, you said about 140-ish, | 0:05:51 | 0:05:54 | |
I'd pitch the estimate at about £50-100. | 0:05:54 | 0:05:58 | |
When you put things out at auction, usually the internet will generate inquiries. | 0:05:58 | 0:06:02 | |
-You may get some overseas bidders on these. -It's worth a try. | 0:06:02 | 0:06:05 | |
But will the force be with us come auction day? | 0:06:05 | 0:06:08 | |
28, 30, 32, 35, 38... | 0:06:10 | 0:06:14 | |
And will John's hopes for the overseas bids come to fruition? | 0:06:14 | 0:06:18 | |
Find out a little later on. | 0:06:18 | 0:06:20 | |
Our search goes on with gusto. And Nicky is busy searching the bedroom. | 0:06:22 | 0:06:26 | |
Though she inherited this tanzanite ring from her parents, she is happy to sell it. | 0:06:26 | 0:06:31 | |
Violet-blue gemstones like this were first made popular by the jewellers Tiffany's. | 0:06:31 | 0:06:36 | |
It's a pretty example, which John thinks could fetch | 0:06:36 | 0:06:39 | |
£100-120 on sale day. | 0:06:39 | 0:06:42 | |
-John, how about this? -What have you got? Let's have a look. | 0:06:42 | 0:06:45 | |
It is nice, a one, two, three-draw telescope. | 0:06:47 | 0:06:50 | |
Four-draw telescope! | 0:06:50 | 0:06:52 | |
Not bad. A wooden barrel, that is nice to see. | 0:06:52 | 0:06:55 | |
And it still looks like it is in working order. | 0:06:57 | 0:06:59 | |
You have lost that cover there off the viewing lens, | 0:06:59 | 0:07:02 | |
which is a shame, and it's a little bit rickety, but not bad. | 0:07:02 | 0:07:06 | |
-Where is it from? -It originated in Aldershot. | 0:07:06 | 0:07:09 | |
My nan and my grandad, when they first moved there, they went into the house | 0:07:09 | 0:07:14 | |
and lifted some floorboards up and found it underneath there. | 0:07:14 | 0:07:17 | |
Below the floorboards? | 0:07:17 | 0:07:19 | |
Probably somebody had the treasure out before the telescope, left the telescope there! | 0:07:19 | 0:07:24 | |
Condition, not great. You have got quite a few dents here, and it's a bit shaky. | 0:07:24 | 0:07:28 | |
But essentially, it is still working, the optics are OK. | 0:07:28 | 0:07:32 | |
But there's an interesting makers' name here, Ramsden of London. Does that mean anything to you? | 0:07:32 | 0:07:36 | |
I know Jesse Ramsden was the leader of his field of making | 0:07:36 | 0:07:38 | |
telescopes in that era, and he made things for Captain Cook and Nelson. | 0:07:38 | 0:07:43 | |
You don't need me here, do you?! | 0:07:43 | 0:07:45 | |
As you quite rightly pointed out, he was a very important manufacturer in telescopes and optical instruments. | 0:07:45 | 0:07:51 | |
It is certainly something we can sell at auction. | 0:07:51 | 0:07:54 | |
In this condition, with a good maker on there, I would be surprised if it made less than about £60-80. | 0:07:54 | 0:07:59 | |
Right, nice to find out. | 0:07:59 | 0:08:01 | |
-So, we can take it then? -That would be great, yes. -Excellent. | 0:08:01 | 0:08:04 | |
Well, let's go and SEE how the others are doing. | 0:08:04 | 0:08:07 | |
Well, this modern pad is offering up some truly fascinating antiques. | 0:08:10 | 0:08:15 | |
John is eager to discover more, and heads to the master bedroom, | 0:08:15 | 0:08:18 | |
where he finds an 18-carat gold charm bracelet in a drawer. | 0:08:18 | 0:08:22 | |
It belonged to Nicky's grandmother, | 0:08:22 | 0:08:25 | |
and could bring in as much as £200-250. | 0:08:25 | 0:08:27 | |
Peter has found a box which holds a collection of porcelain handed down from Nicky's parents. | 0:08:30 | 0:08:35 | |
It includes some Wedgwood trinketware, and a Doulton Lambeth vase. | 0:08:35 | 0:08:40 | |
As a lot, they could bring us another £20-30. | 0:08:40 | 0:08:43 | |
There's no stopping with this jewellery, and my next discovery | 0:08:43 | 0:08:47 | |
turns out to be all gold, according to John. | 0:08:47 | 0:08:50 | |
A set of rings, chains and a sovereign. | 0:08:50 | 0:08:53 | |
Reason enough, I hope, | 0:08:53 | 0:08:55 | |
for our hostess to forgive two gents looking through her drawers. | 0:08:55 | 0:08:59 | |
Nicky? | 0:08:59 | 0:09:01 | |
-Hi. -We have found some of your jewels here. | 0:09:01 | 0:09:04 | |
The big question is, are we going to be able to sell this, or are you attached to any of it? | 0:09:04 | 0:09:08 | |
Um...pretty much, most of them, I would be happy to sell. | 0:09:08 | 0:09:12 | |
-There's a bit of a story behind the sovereign, though. -Go on, then. | 0:09:12 | 0:09:16 | |
My grandad bought it for my nan. It has got her year of birth on, 1912. | 0:09:16 | 0:09:20 | |
The year the Titanic sank, I believe. | 0:09:20 | 0:09:22 | |
So, yes, I am quite attached to that one, for those reasons, really. | 0:09:22 | 0:09:26 | |
-I hope their marriage lasted longer than the Titanic. -It did. | 0:09:26 | 0:09:29 | |
-What about the rest of it? -I'm happy to sell the rest. | 0:09:29 | 0:09:32 | |
I reckon this little ring, | 0:09:32 | 0:09:34 | |
probably about £70-90 for the diamond, 18-carat. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:37 | |
For the gold chain, which is nine-carat, and the sovereign, which | 0:09:37 | 0:09:40 | |
is 22-carat, I reckon about 200 for that at least, just that alone. | 0:09:40 | 0:09:44 | |
Totting up the other bits there, and valuing it all as one sum, although I am sure the auctioneers would | 0:09:44 | 0:09:49 | |
probably separate this out, I reckon we have got at least £500-600 there. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:53 | |
-Wow! -Excellent. -If they will sell. | 0:09:53 | 0:09:56 | |
It all comes down to you. | 0:09:56 | 0:09:58 | |
-Have a think about it. -All right, then. Excellent. | 0:09:58 | 0:10:00 | |
Thanks. | 0:10:00 | 0:10:02 | |
An impressive valuation, but understandably, Nicky will have to think carefully about selling | 0:10:03 | 0:10:09 | |
the gold sovereign, as it clearly holds a great deal of sentimental value. | 0:10:09 | 0:10:13 | |
Our day in Berkshire is drawing to a close, so it is time to make one last check for items. | 0:10:14 | 0:10:19 | |
And I'm the lucky hunter when I find a set of autographs that turn | 0:10:19 | 0:10:22 | |
out to be from that '70s boy band The Bay City Rollers. | 0:10:22 | 0:10:26 | |
They were given to Nicky when she was a girl by a neighbour, who met the band on a flight from Scotland. | 0:10:26 | 0:10:31 | |
It is an unusual item, but clearly saleable. | 0:10:31 | 0:10:35 | |
John thinks we may be able to get upwards of £30 for them. | 0:10:35 | 0:10:38 | |
I'm not entirely convinced we have found enough to make our target. | 0:10:38 | 0:10:42 | |
We need to uncover something really significant if we are to stand a chance of making it. | 0:10:42 | 0:10:48 | |
Pete, John! Come and have a look at this. | 0:10:51 | 0:10:53 | |
-A bit of a treasure chest going on there! -This is amazing. | 0:10:53 | 0:10:56 | |
Look at it! How many years have you been collecting them? | 0:10:56 | 0:11:00 | |
-Since about the early '90s, really. -What is the fascination? | 0:11:00 | 0:11:04 | |
Well, I used to have a custom Mini, used to do car shows and everything, all over the country. | 0:11:04 | 0:11:09 | |
I used to get these from some of the shows we used to go to. | 0:11:09 | 0:11:13 | |
-How many are in there? -I reckon there's about 80-odd. | 0:11:13 | 0:11:16 | |
-So, they are all Minis? -Yes, they are all Minis. | 0:11:16 | 0:11:19 | |
-Any early examples? -Late '60s, going through to early '90s. | 0:11:19 | 0:11:25 | |
It's a fascinating collection, | 0:11:25 | 0:11:26 | |
but what an iconic car to collect, the Mini. | 0:11:26 | 0:11:30 | |
Most of them I can see are in their boxes, | 0:11:30 | 0:11:32 | |
but what is the story behind this one? | 0:11:32 | 0:11:35 | |
That was my very first Mini. I was about four or five, and my dad bought it for me. | 0:11:35 | 0:11:39 | |
This is how I ended up having the real car in that colour, as well. | 0:11:39 | 0:11:44 | |
This is how it started out, from this very first one. | 0:11:44 | 0:11:46 | |
They're all Minis, so we have a real target audience | 0:11:46 | 0:11:49 | |
as well as toy-car collectors. Do you fancy putting them into auction? | 0:11:49 | 0:11:54 | |
Um... Yeah, I think I would. | 0:11:54 | 0:11:56 | |
They will go towards money for the holiday. | 0:11:56 | 0:11:59 | |
There's got to be £200-300 worth in this. | 0:11:59 | 0:12:02 | |
Got to be. Do you have a figure in your head below which you wouldn't want to sell them? | 0:12:02 | 0:12:08 | |
If you are thinking, "If they don't make this, I will keep them." | 0:12:08 | 0:12:12 | |
Yes, it is a nice collection, built up over the years. | 0:12:12 | 0:12:16 | |
It's a tough choice. | 0:12:16 | 0:12:18 | |
But I reckon, yeah, around about 300. | 0:12:18 | 0:12:21 | |
We'd have to then suggest 300-400 as our estimate for this. 300 as our reserve. | 0:12:21 | 0:12:24 | |
I'd be happy to try that. I've never seen a collection as extensive as this. | 0:12:24 | 0:12:28 | |
I don't think there's a better car we could be looking at. | 0:12:28 | 0:12:31 | |
Absolutely fantastic. One other question, will that be included? | 0:12:31 | 0:12:34 | |
I don't know. I might keep this one as a memento. | 0:12:34 | 0:12:37 | |
He is sentimental, isn't he? | 0:12:37 | 0:12:39 | |
Who needs those modern games when you've got a Mini to play with? | 0:12:39 | 0:12:43 | |
Well, the rummage is over. It has been a really successful day. | 0:12:43 | 0:12:47 | |
You were after £1,000 for that holiday. | 0:12:47 | 0:12:49 | |
You have nothing to worry about. I can tell you that, with John's lowest estimates, | 0:12:49 | 0:12:54 | |
we're looking at making something in the region of £1,370. | 0:12:54 | 0:12:58 | |
-Wow! -Oh, great. -Excellent. | 0:12:58 | 0:13:00 | |
-Brilliant. -That is good, | 0:13:00 | 0:13:02 | |
It's been a fantastic day, and this has been a real highlight to end with. | 0:13:02 | 0:13:06 | |
As I said, a highly productive day. We have helped Nicky and Peter | 0:13:06 | 0:13:10 | |
find a mixed bag of items for the auction. | 0:13:10 | 0:13:13 | |
There is the brass telescope that Peter's grandparents discovered under their floorboards. | 0:13:13 | 0:13:18 | |
It should certainly appeal to any old sea dogs in the sale room. | 0:13:18 | 0:13:22 | |
We're looking £60-80 for it. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:25 | |
Nicky's astonishing collection of gold jewellery could bring in £500-600. | 0:13:25 | 0:13:30 | |
And the gold sovereign's impressive, too. | 0:13:30 | 0:13:33 | |
And of course there is the extensive collection of toy Minis. | 0:13:33 | 0:13:37 | |
Peter says he would like to put a £300 reserve on them, and with a bit | 0:13:37 | 0:13:41 | |
of luck, these toys could get our couple well on the way to Tunisia. | 0:13:41 | 0:13:45 | |
Still to come on Cash In The Attic, we have high hopes | 0:13:45 | 0:13:48 | |
that the sale room is packed with just the right buyers. | 0:13:48 | 0:13:51 | |
You said £80-120. Is that wishful thinking with the bidders that we've got in the room? | 0:13:51 | 0:13:56 | |
I certainly was confident with that when I saw them in the house. | 0:13:56 | 0:13:59 | |
But I don't mind telling you, I'm a bit nervous now. | 0:13:59 | 0:14:02 | |
Uh-oh. But soon, the money starts rolling in. | 0:14:02 | 0:14:05 | |
£20 over your highest estimate. | 0:14:05 | 0:14:07 | |
-Good. I have not got a problem with that. -No, neither have I. | 0:14:07 | 0:14:10 | |
Will our couple meet their Tunisian target? | 0:14:10 | 0:14:13 | |
Be there for the final crack of that gavel. | 0:14:13 | 0:14:16 | |
It's been just over two weeks since I met up with Nicky and Pete at their beautiful home | 0:14:21 | 0:14:25 | |
in Berkshire, where we discovered Pete's love of toy Minis, and Nicky's love of jewellery. | 0:14:25 | 0:14:31 | |
They've decided to part with their treasures, so I've brought them | 0:14:31 | 0:14:34 | |
to Cotswold Auctioneers in Cirencester. | 0:14:34 | 0:14:37 | |
They want that holiday in Tunisia, and they need to raise at least £1,000. | 0:14:37 | 0:14:41 | |
This busy auction company holds three sales a month at locations throughout Gloucestershire. | 0:14:43 | 0:14:47 | |
John's already here, of course, with his eyes on an item we have very high hopes for. | 0:14:47 | 0:14:53 | |
An interesting telescope by Ramsden, a good maker. | 0:14:53 | 0:14:56 | |
It's in good condition. This is something Pete's grandad found under the floorboards in an old house. | 0:14:56 | 0:15:01 | |
-You're kidding me! -It's true. -What do you reckon we'll get for that? | 0:15:01 | 0:15:04 | |
Should get £60-80 for it. | 0:15:04 | 0:15:06 | |
Think they'll reach their target? They really do want this holiday. | 0:15:06 | 0:15:09 | |
-Wind in the right direction, we should be all right. -You've gone all nautical on me! | 0:15:09 | 0:15:13 | |
Give a man a telescope, he changes completely! Let's go and find them. | 0:15:13 | 0:15:16 | |
I'm glad John is feeling confident about our chances. I hope the bidders share his enthusiasm. | 0:15:16 | 0:15:23 | |
The Fords have items that should appeal to all tastes today. | 0:15:23 | 0:15:26 | |
And I'm pleased so see the gold sovereign has made it to auction. | 0:15:26 | 0:15:29 | |
So, listen, this is good news. You decided to bring this. | 0:15:29 | 0:15:33 | |
-Yes, I did. -We didn't think you were going to. -I know. | 0:15:33 | 0:15:36 | |
How do you feel about seeing all your stuff here? | 0:15:36 | 0:15:38 | |
-It is really strange, actually. -Yes. | 0:15:38 | 0:15:40 | |
I hope you get on to that holiday in Tunisia. They have got exciting stuff, haven't they? | 0:15:40 | 0:15:44 | |
We have got some useful items of jewellery which should do well, | 0:15:44 | 0:15:47 | |
-even if our cars don't quite make their reserve. -Positive thinking. | 0:15:47 | 0:15:51 | |
The auction is about to start, so let's get into position, come on. | 0:15:51 | 0:15:55 | |
It comes as a great relief that Nicky decided to bring along the sovereign. | 0:15:55 | 0:16:00 | |
That is certainly a sale to look forward to. | 0:16:00 | 0:16:02 | |
If you're thinking of heading to auction, remember that commission | 0:16:02 | 0:16:06 | |
and possible other charges will be added to your bill. It's always best to check the small print in advance. | 0:16:06 | 0:16:13 | |
First, under the hammer is a collection that nearly tripped me up back in their garage. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:17 | |
It's a nice car booter's lot. We're looking for about £30 for it, | 0:16:17 | 0:16:20 | |
but there is plenty in there, so we could be lucky. | 0:16:20 | 0:16:23 | |
5 bid at the back, at 5, 6, 8... At £8. | 0:16:23 | 0:16:26 | |
Who is going on? 10? | 0:16:26 | 0:16:27 | |
12, 15... At 15. | 0:16:27 | 0:16:31 | |
At 15? Here in front at 15. | 0:16:31 | 0:16:33 | |
At 15. 18 anywhere? | 0:16:33 | 0:16:35 | |
Lots of brass in here. Last chance, then, at 15. And selling, all done. | 0:16:35 | 0:16:39 | |
Well, £15 will get you the taxi journey to the station. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:44 | |
-Absolutely. -Let's hope we can get you on that plane! | 0:16:44 | 0:16:47 | |
-Absolutely. -It's not exactly the result we were hoping for. | 0:16:47 | 0:16:52 | |
But, hey, every penny counts as we accumulate that holiday fund. | 0:16:52 | 0:16:56 | |
Now, then, what are the chances of there being some '70s pop fanatics lurking in this crowd? | 0:16:56 | 0:17:01 | |
We've got the album with the facsimile signatures, and the actual signatures tucked inside. | 0:17:01 | 0:17:06 | |
We're looking for £30-50 for these autographs. | 0:17:06 | 0:17:08 | |
I wonder if we have got any Bay City Rollers fans that won't mind putting their hand up and admitting it. | 0:17:08 | 0:17:12 | |
-Fingers crossed. -Anyone interested? Oh, no music lovers here today. | 0:17:12 | 0:17:17 | |
£10 anywhere. £10? | 0:17:17 | 0:17:20 | |
Yes, £10 bid on the stage. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:22 | |
They're after the record! | 0:17:22 | 0:17:24 | |
At 12, bidding at £12. | 0:17:24 | 0:17:27 | |
Are we all done? 15 anywhere. Last chance for a piece of history. | 0:17:27 | 0:17:31 | |
It is £12, then, and selling. | 0:17:31 | 0:17:35 | |
-Oh, £12. -You see, the lady holding the record liked the Bay City Rollers, but not that much. | 0:17:35 | 0:17:40 | |
It would seem Cirencester is short of fans of the original boy band. | 0:17:40 | 0:17:45 | |
I'm sure they must have been young once. Two items sold, and so far, | 0:17:45 | 0:17:49 | |
we've managed to raise only £27 towards the £1,000 target. | 0:17:49 | 0:17:54 | |
We have a wealth of interesting items are still to come, including Peter's collection of Marvel comics. | 0:17:54 | 0:18:00 | |
We have got £50-100 on them, but there is a nice quantity, and they're in good condition. | 0:18:02 | 0:18:06 | |
£10 bid. At 10, 12. At 12, 15 is it? | 0:18:06 | 0:18:09 | |
15, 18, 20. | 0:18:09 | 0:18:13 | |
At 20, in front at 20. | 0:18:13 | 0:18:15 | |
Who is going on? 22. | 0:18:15 | 0:18:17 | |
25, 28, 30, 2, 35, 38, 40. | 0:18:17 | 0:18:24 | |
At 40, it is right in front at 40. | 0:18:24 | 0:18:26 | |
At 40, looking for five. | 0:18:26 | 0:18:28 | |
At £40. Looking for 5. | 0:18:28 | 0:18:30 | |
Are we all done at £40? | 0:18:30 | 0:18:31 | |
We will sell, then, at 40. | 0:18:31 | 0:18:34 | |
-How do feel about that, Pete? -Um... | 0:18:34 | 0:18:37 | |
A little bit sad, in a way, to see them go, | 0:18:37 | 0:18:40 | |
but it is all money towards what we want to get in the end. | 0:18:40 | 0:18:44 | |
-That's the spirit. -Positive thinking. | 0:18:44 | 0:18:47 | |
Quite positive. But I'm pleased Peter's looking on the bright side. | 0:18:47 | 0:18:51 | |
But that's the third sale in a row to fall short of John's estimate. | 0:18:51 | 0:18:54 | |
If we're in a similar situation with the telescope, then it could | 0:18:54 | 0:18:59 | |
find itself going home with Nicky and Peter, due to his reserve. | 0:18:59 | 0:19:02 | |
-What have you put on this? -£60. -You put the lower estimate on it? -Yes. | 0:19:02 | 0:19:05 | |
At £30, 35, 40, 45, 50. | 0:19:05 | 0:19:11 | |
At 50, against you at £50. At £50. | 0:19:11 | 0:19:15 | |
The last chance at £50, then. | 0:19:15 | 0:19:18 | |
Not sold, ladies and gentlemen. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:20 | |
Well, I don't mind, you know. It has been passed down the family to me. | 0:19:20 | 0:19:24 | |
-So if it comes home, it comes home. I'm not worried. -Good on you. | 0:19:24 | 0:19:27 | |
Back it goes, under the floorboards. | 0:19:27 | 0:19:29 | |
Once again, he's being philosophical, but that lack | 0:19:29 | 0:19:32 | |
of a sale doesn't help the holiday fund. | 0:19:32 | 0:19:34 | |
The Royal Doulton stoneware vase and assortment of Wedgwood trinketware is up next. | 0:19:34 | 0:19:39 | |
There may be no boy band fans here, but perhaps there are people here who are into their porcelain. | 0:19:39 | 0:19:44 | |
So, we after £20-30 - that's all? - for these vases. | 0:19:44 | 0:19:48 | |
Will you be sad to see them go? | 0:19:48 | 0:19:50 | |
Not really, no. I haven't had them out on display for ages. | 0:19:50 | 0:19:53 | |
They were just bits and pieces I picked up along the way. So, no. | 0:19:53 | 0:19:57 | |
5 bid, only at five. 6, 8. | 0:19:57 | 0:20:00 | |
10, 12, 15, 18, 20, at 20 bid. | 0:20:00 | 0:20:03 | |
Seated at £20 here. | 0:20:03 | 0:20:07 | |
22, 25, 28. At 28 bid. | 0:20:07 | 0:20:11 | |
On my right now at 28. 30 anywhere? | 0:20:11 | 0:20:13 | |
At 28, lady seated at 28, with you, madam. | 0:20:13 | 0:20:16 | |
Well, that is a result! | 0:20:16 | 0:20:18 | |
-It was, wasn't it, on reflection? -Excellent. | 0:20:18 | 0:20:22 | |
Hallelujah, our first item to exceed John's lowest estimate. | 0:20:22 | 0:20:26 | |
And not before time! Perhaps this signifies a change in our fortunes. | 0:20:26 | 0:20:29 | |
We could certainly do with one. | 0:20:29 | 0:20:32 | |
We have more porcelain for sale next, the three vases from Austria. | 0:20:32 | 0:20:36 | |
You said £80-£20, is that wishful thinking with the bidders that we've got in the room? | 0:20:39 | 0:20:43 | |
I certainly was confident with that when I saw them in the house. But I don't mind telling you | 0:20:43 | 0:20:48 | |
I'm a bit nervous now that we're halfway through the day, so fingers crossed with these ones. | 0:20:48 | 0:20:53 | |
£20, who's going on? At 20, 2, 5. | 0:20:53 | 0:20:56 | |
-Quite a lot of interest now. -30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 50. | 0:20:56 | 0:21:02 | |
55, 60. At 60, in the deep at 60. | 0:21:02 | 0:21:06 | |
Who's going on at £60? | 0:21:06 | 0:21:09 | |
-Come on. -That's fine, yes. -Are you OK with that? -Yes. | 0:21:11 | 0:21:14 | |
Is it just me and him bringing all the doom and gloom? | 0:21:14 | 0:21:17 | |
It does get a bit like that though, doesn't it? You two have been really, really positive. | 0:21:18 | 0:21:23 | |
-Hopefully it'll pick up. -Yes, their optimism is infectious. Maybe they know something we don't. | 0:21:23 | 0:21:29 | |
We have a testing time ahead, because our first item of jewellery is now going before the room. | 0:21:29 | 0:21:33 | |
If the jewellery buyers aren't in, it could spell trouble. | 0:21:33 | 0:21:36 | |
Fingers crossed for a great result for the Tanzanite ring. We need it! | 0:21:36 | 0:21:41 | |
This is a lot that you've got a reserve on, right? | 0:21:42 | 0:21:44 | |
Yes. That's right, of £100. | 0:21:44 | 0:21:46 | |
So that's our lowest estimate. So we need £100. OK. | 0:21:46 | 0:21:49 | |
-It's coming up, let's have a look. -Straight in at 100, who's going on? | 0:21:49 | 0:21:54 | |
At 110, 120, 130, 140. | 0:21:54 | 0:21:56 | |
At 140 with me again. At 140. | 0:21:56 | 0:21:58 | |
At 140 then, I'm selling. | 0:21:58 | 0:22:00 | |
If you're all done? Commission bid. | 0:22:00 | 0:22:03 | |
-That's what you call a result. -Some joy! | 0:22:03 | 0:22:05 | |
Yes, £20 over your highest estimate. | 0:22:05 | 0:22:08 | |
-Good. I've not got a problem with that. -No, neither have I. -That's much better. -Excellent. | 0:22:08 | 0:22:13 | |
Yes, we're all happy bunnies. For the first time today, | 0:22:13 | 0:22:16 | |
we're all smiles. And long may they continue. | 0:22:16 | 0:22:19 | |
£140 comes as a real relief, and bodes well for the remaining lots. | 0:22:19 | 0:22:22 | |
When John and I arrived today, we weren't sure we'd see the next item. | 0:22:22 | 0:22:26 | |
But the sovereign is here. And the auctioneer thinks it deserves to sell as a stand-alone piece. | 0:22:26 | 0:22:32 | |
This is another one you've put a reserve on? | 0:22:32 | 0:22:35 | |
It is. 150. | 0:22:35 | 0:22:37 | |
-So we need that lowest estimate? -Yes. | 0:22:37 | 0:22:39 | |
150 for this? 150 bid. | 0:22:39 | 0:22:41 | |
At 150, who's going on? | 0:22:41 | 0:22:43 | |
160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220. | 0:22:43 | 0:22:47 | |
-Come on. -At 220, bid standing at 220. | 0:22:47 | 0:22:51 | |
At 220, who's going on now? 220, bid standing, I'm selling. | 0:22:52 | 0:22:56 | |
If you're all done? | 0:22:56 | 0:22:58 | |
-Yes! That's a good price. A good price. -Yeah, really good. | 0:22:59 | 0:23:02 | |
The bad news is that you're not taking it home, somebody else is. | 0:23:02 | 0:23:05 | |
That's terrific. I know how much the sovereign meant to Nicky, and she's clearly delighted with that result. | 0:23:06 | 0:23:12 | |
The £1,000 Tunisian target is drawing ever closer. | 0:23:12 | 0:23:14 | |
If that sale tugged on her heart strings, then I feel sure | 0:23:14 | 0:23:17 | |
the sale of our next lot will have a similar effect on Peter. | 0:23:17 | 0:23:21 | |
It's his prized collection of Minis. | 0:23:21 | 0:23:24 | |
And we have high hopes for these beauties. | 0:23:24 | 0:23:27 | |
A punchy estimate, but they have given them pole position on the front of the catalogue. | 0:23:27 | 0:23:32 | |
The auctioneers have done some promoting for us. | 0:23:32 | 0:23:34 | |
It's a stab in the dark, but it's a nice collection and I know you'd rather | 0:23:34 | 0:23:38 | |
take these home than them sell for less than that, wouldn't you? | 0:23:38 | 0:23:41 | |
If they go for a good price, then I'll be happy. | 0:23:41 | 0:23:43 | |
But if not, then they're coming home. | 0:23:43 | 0:23:45 | |
Anyone interested? | 0:23:45 | 0:23:47 | |
£100 anywhere? If not, we'll move on. No, no toy buyers here for that lot. | 0:23:47 | 0:23:50 | |
-Thank you. -A shame, but at least they're coming home. -Yeah. | 0:23:50 | 0:23:54 | |
He's secretly thrilled! | 0:23:54 | 0:23:56 | |
So, Peter gets to keep hold of the collection of Minis. And he couldn't be happier. | 0:23:56 | 0:24:02 | |
However, it does pile on the pressure with our final lot. | 0:24:02 | 0:24:05 | |
If they don't make the money, it may not be Tunisia our couple end up in. | 0:24:05 | 0:24:09 | |
Maybe Taunton! All our hopes are pinned on a top result for the collection of jewellery, which | 0:24:09 | 0:24:14 | |
has now been lotted together with the 18-carat gold charm bracelet. | 0:24:14 | 0:24:18 | |
This once belonged to Nicky's grandmother. | 0:24:18 | 0:24:21 | |
I've got £500-£600 on this, | 0:24:21 | 0:24:24 | |
but boy do we need this to make up the lost ground here. | 0:24:24 | 0:24:27 | |
-It's now or never. -Yes. | 0:24:27 | 0:24:29 | |
-400 bid, thank you. At 400, who's going on? -In at 400. | 0:24:29 | 0:24:34 | |
At 420, 440, 460, 480, 500. | 0:24:34 | 0:24:36 | |
520, 540, 560, 580, 600. | 0:24:36 | 0:24:41 | |
And 20, 640, 660. | 0:24:41 | 0:24:44 | |
Look at JC's shoulders going back again! | 0:24:44 | 0:24:47 | |
690, 700. | 0:24:47 | 0:24:50 | |
At 700, bid is near me, 700. | 0:24:50 | 0:24:53 | |
At £700, anyone else going on? | 0:24:53 | 0:24:56 | |
Looking for 20? At 700 and I'm selling. | 0:24:56 | 0:25:00 | |
-Wa-hey! -Blimey. -Well done. | 0:25:00 | 0:25:02 | |
-How good was that? -That was a good one. | 0:25:02 | 0:25:04 | |
Now that's what you call a climax! Undeniably a slow start, | 0:25:04 | 0:25:07 | |
with a number of disappointing sales, but we finished on a high. | 0:25:07 | 0:25:11 | |
I can't wait to consult my calculator. I've got a really good feeling about that total. | 0:25:11 | 0:25:16 | |
Before the jewellery, I can tell you that your current total was £515. | 0:25:19 | 0:25:25 | |
The jewellery has really got you out of jail. | 0:25:25 | 0:25:28 | |
-Because you've raised £1,215. -Excellent. That's really good news! | 0:25:28 | 0:25:34 | |
-It's brilliant, isn't it? -And he gets to take his cars home. | 0:25:34 | 0:25:38 | |
Everyone's a winner. And his telescope! You've done really well. | 0:25:38 | 0:25:42 | |
-You've sold nothing, and she's sold everything. -I've done well! | 0:25:42 | 0:25:45 | |
They've recovered from the excitement of the auction, and their holiday to Tunisia is booked. | 0:25:51 | 0:25:56 | |
So now Peter and Nicky have come up with a plan of how to spend that extra money raised on sale day. | 0:25:56 | 0:26:02 | |
We're going to have an Arabic lesson today, which is exciting. | 0:26:02 | 0:26:05 | |
Hopefully, we can pick up some of the language, and be able to use it when we go on holiday, | 0:26:05 | 0:26:09 | |
-and impress our friends with it, hopefully! -I hope so. | 0:26:09 | 0:26:13 | |
Let's say we're meeting for the first time. We'd like to introduce ourselves to each other. | 0:26:13 | 0:26:19 | |
HE SPEAKS ARABIC | 0:26:19 | 0:26:21 | |
HE SPEAKS ARABIC | 0:26:24 | 0:26:26 | |
So, what does their tutor Mohammed make of his new students' progress? | 0:26:26 | 0:26:30 | |
I think if they continued like that, | 0:26:31 | 0:26:34 | |
in a few months they will learn the Arabic. | 0:26:34 | 0:26:37 | |
I'd say that was a great result for Nicky and Peter | 0:26:41 | 0:26:44 | |
and I really do hope they have a fantastic time in Tunisia. | 0:26:44 | 0:26:47 | |
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