0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to Cash In The Attic.
0:00:04 > 0:00:08I'm sure lots of us collect things and then run out of room for them.
0:00:08 > 0:00:16That's what happened to the family I'm about to meet, who hope their clearout produces hidden treasures.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40'Coming up: indisputable proof of my language skills.'
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- Buongiorno!- Buongiorno! - I don't speak Italian!
0:00:44 > 0:00:48'And a 1970s till brings back memories of an old sitcom.'
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- Are you being served?- I'm free!
0:00:54 > 0:00:58'Come sale day, the auctioneer works hard to rouse the bidders.'
0:00:58 > 0:01:03£32 bid. I'll take 35. At £32. 35! He's back in! Getting excited.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06'Be there when the gavel finally falls.'
0:01:07 > 0:01:13Today I'm in Hertfordshire and about to meet a passionate collector.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17But I think she's hoping that by getting rid of some stuff
0:01:17 > 0:01:23she's going to be able to raise enough money to put towards a really terrific family holiday.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27Louisa and Carlo Ieraci have been married for 32 years.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32For most of their married life, they ran cafes and restaurants in London,
0:01:32 > 0:01:35but now they're retired.
0:01:35 > 0:01:41They have a daughter, Louisa has two children from a previous marriage and they have three grandchildren.
0:01:41 > 0:01:47Understandably, Louisa dotes on them. They'd like to organise a special trip for the whole family.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50That's why they called us in.
0:01:50 > 0:01:58Joining me today is Paul Hayes. He was born into the antiques trade, so his knowledge is invaluable.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- Hi, Louisa! Carlo! Buongiorno! - Buongiorno!
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- I don't speak Italian.- But that's good.- You ARE Italian.- Yes.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- Are you Italian also, Carlo? - Yes, I am.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14Why have you called in Cash In the Attic?
0:02:14 > 0:02:16Well, I've collected a lot of items
0:02:16 > 0:02:19and I'd like to sell some of them.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- Are you a bit of a passionate collector?- I am, yes. Very much so.
0:02:24 > 0:02:31- What are you going to spend the money on?- We've never been on a family holiday.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35We've got a new addition to the family, a new grandson.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39And we'd like to go as a family, all together,
0:02:39 > 0:02:43which we've never done before. It would be towards that.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- A wonderful way to spend a holiday. - It would be lovely.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- How much do you think we might raise?- Er, £500, hopefully?- OK.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57Let's put that very carefully back in its box and find Paul Hayes
0:02:57 > 0:03:03- who's going to help you make that £500 target.- Fantastic. - Shall we go and find him?- Yes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08'Carlo and Louisa have lived in this three-bedroomed semi for 12 years.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13'In that time, she's collected a great variety of stuff!
0:03:13 > 0:03:17'Some items come from antique shops, but most were bought new.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22'When we find Paul, I'm pleased to see that he's got his hands full.'
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- Ah, hello!- Hello.
0:03:24 > 0:03:30- How are you?- Fine, thank you. - I see you've found a classic piece of Italian pottery.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- Of course, yes.- Where did this come from?- This was a present
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- from our daughter. - A lovely piece of Majolica.
0:03:38 > 0:03:44It has Cupid in various pursuits. Mount Vesuvius in the background.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48The whole thing has been modelled on a fountain,
0:03:48 > 0:03:53so you've got wonderful gargoyle-type heads, lion masks,
0:03:53 > 0:03:57you've got fish or dolphins at the bottom.
0:03:57 > 0:04:03Beautifully made - the garland of flowers. These pictures are very similar to what Michelangelo
0:04:03 > 0:04:10- was doing, Leonardo Da Vinci. That's the inspiration.- If it was an original piece of Majolica,
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- it would be worth thousands. - Mega mega.- Mega.
0:04:13 > 0:04:20- But if we take it to auction, how much might we get? - I'd like to see it with £150-£200.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25It's the sort of thing I'd like to put with a conservative estimate.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- If we said £120-£150, to give it a chance, how does that sound?- Yes.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33I think it's fabulous. It really is.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37'Majolica is very collectable,
0:04:37 > 0:04:40'so let's hope that this does really well at auction.
0:04:40 > 0:04:47'It got us off to a good start. Louisa really loves ornaments - their home is full of them.
0:04:47 > 0:04:54'In the hall, Carlo wonders if this carved wooden table with a folding base might be worth selling.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59'Carlo says he loves the intricate details in the hand carving.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04'They paid over £150 for it in an antiques shop nearly 20 years ago,
0:05:04 > 0:05:08'but they accept Paul's new valuation of £50-£80.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13'On a dressing table, Paul's spotted some pretty figurines.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17'They're made by Coalport, a famous Staffordshire pottery.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21'Louisa's been ordering them from catalogues and magazines.
0:05:21 > 0:05:26'Now at £70-£100 she's happy for them to go.
0:05:26 > 0:05:32'And in the kitchen she wants to show Paul some more of her mail order items.'
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- Now then, Louisa.- Hello! - I don't think we need as many cups.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- I'd like you to have a look at these for me, please.- OK.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44These are beautiful. Royal Albert. A pattern called Old Country Roses.
0:05:44 > 0:05:52And it really is one of the best-selling sets of all time. something like 100 million sold.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55You can see why. It's very pleasing.
0:05:55 > 0:06:02They're tried to go back to that wonderful Edwardian period of people having afternoon tea
0:06:02 > 0:06:05in an English country garden.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08You've got a good collection here.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13If I said at least £50-£80, does that equate with what you paid?
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Were they very expensive?- Well,
0:06:16 > 0:06:22- I think I paid a lot more. - Really? OK.- I think they were... I can't remember exactly.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- But, yes, I did pay a lot more. - You can still buy it today.
0:06:27 > 0:06:33- And the second-hand market... - I haven't seen them.- You can. Any good high street shop.
0:06:33 > 0:06:39- That's a realistic sort of price on the second-hand market.- Fine. - It'll be someone's cup of tea.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41Yes!
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- OK, talking of which, let's find you a kettle.- It's there.
0:06:48 > 0:06:53'But Carlo has a bombshell when the tea set reaches the auction.'
0:06:53 > 0:06:59- You're just glad it's going out of the auction room! - I've never had a cup of tea from it.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03'Stay tuned for news of their final sale price.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10'Going by Paul's lower estimates so far, we stand to raise a very healthy £290,
0:07:10 > 0:07:16'so we're already halfway to our target. In one bedroom, I open a box with a pretty brooch.
0:07:16 > 0:07:21'It's nine-carat gold and Louisa once bought it at auction.
0:07:21 > 0:07:26'Her children don't want it and she's hardly worn it, so it's back in the box
0:07:26 > 0:07:29'ready for our auction.
0:07:30 > 0:07:37'Louisa's making a thorough search of her cupboards, but it's Carlo who spots the next good find.'
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Ah, now then. Wow, look at that!
0:07:40 > 0:07:44She's a beauty, isn't she? Where's this come from, then?
0:07:44 > 0:07:47Em, that is one of my wife's purchases.
0:07:47 > 0:07:54- I don't know where she got it from. - Right. Did you often go to auctions and antiques shops?- Antiques shops.
0:07:54 > 0:08:00Right. Well, that's fabulous. It's very Ancient Rome, isn't it, if you have a look at it.
0:08:00 > 0:08:07It's a wonderful definition. It's a very heavy lamp, definitely bronze. Looks like brass there.
0:08:07 > 0:08:13Very attractive. The sort of thing you'd find maybe in 1900, 1920. Quite Art Deco, really.
0:08:13 > 0:08:18She's lovely. Great facial features, and her hair.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23I think she's fantastic. I think 1900, 1920. Neo-classical.
0:08:23 > 0:08:29Absolutely beautiful. If I said around the £100 mark, sort of £80-£120?
0:08:29 > 0:08:35- How does that sound? - Yeah, I suppose so.- All right. I'm sure she'll light up the room.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40'Carlo does seem to hold his cards close to his chest.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44'I wonder if he'll be able to contain his feelings at the auction.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49'The Ieracis are passionate about their Italian roots
0:08:49 > 0:08:54'and food. I wonder if that's what brought them together.'
0:08:54 > 0:09:00- Tell me how you met Carlo. - Well, I used to run this restaurant in Elizabeth Street.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03And Carlo was a coach driver.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08The coach station was just opposite to the restaurant.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11He used to come there for his meals,
0:09:11 > 0:09:16for teas and all that. And we got talking.
0:09:16 > 0:09:22I suppose being half-Italian we had something in common and one thing led to another.
0:09:22 > 0:09:30- We got married after a couple of years.- Well, he knew he was marrying a good cook!- He loved the tea
0:09:30 > 0:09:35I was making for him. And the food, he must have liked that as well.
0:09:35 > 0:09:41What was the point at which you realised this bloke wasn't just there for food,
0:09:41 > 0:09:47- he was interested in you? - I think he was coming in for his food at first!
0:09:48 > 0:09:55I think it's because I was... you know, I spoke Italian that I got attracted to him.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- He had somebody to talk Italian to. - Plus a few other bits.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03'Goodness!
0:10:03 > 0:10:10'I think Carlo's given us a hint of the red-blooded Italian lurking behind that calm exterior.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14'And it seems Paul feels a bit hot under the collar, too.
0:10:14 > 0:10:20'Louisa has stepped outside and been reminded of this bronze-like statue.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24'She bought it at a local auction 30 years ago and paid £180.
0:10:24 > 0:10:30'Unfortunately, it seems she paid over the odds. Paul reckons it's worth only £40-£60.
0:10:32 > 0:10:38- 'Carlo's checking out a painting at the bottom of the stairs. We're at the top.' Paul?- Uh-huh?
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Do you want to come and join us?
0:10:40 > 0:10:45I feel I ought to say, "Are you being served?"
0:10:45 > 0:10:47I'm free!
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- Are you free, Paul?- I wasn't expecting to find that up here!
0:10:52 > 0:10:57- Are these collectable?- Certainly are. Older ones much more so.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02The original ones are very ornate. Imagine an old country cafe,
0:11:02 > 0:11:05or coffee shop, with brass fittings.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- And these were pounds, shillings and pence.- Yes.- This is decimalisation.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12You've got the £2, 60p and so on.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16So is this something a collector would buy? Is there a market?
0:11:16 > 0:11:23They're quite an interesting item. The original concept was a cash register.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27Every time you'd taken some money, you'd register that amount
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- on a roll in there.- So how much do we think this might make at auction?
0:11:32 > 0:11:39I think sort of...£30-£50. That sort of price. It will have handled a lot more in its day!
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Is that what you were expecting?
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- Yes.- Quite happy?- Quite happy.
0:11:46 > 0:11:53'So let's hope that the till from their old restaurant will register some interest later.
0:11:53 > 0:11:58'Paul's investigating a carved wooden chest in the bedroom.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03'Louisa thinks some brass-coloured horse ornaments may add to the fund.
0:12:03 > 0:12:09'But Carlo's next find - a hard, stone globe - is certainly destined for the sale room.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14'It was a present from Louisa's son Paolo. She thinks it's too big
0:12:14 > 0:12:17'and Paolo doesn't mind them selling it,
0:12:17 > 0:12:23'so with an estimate of £100-£150, it has added a nice, round figure to our running total.'
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Carlo? Angela? There you are.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33- We've found a fantastic range. Look at that.- Oh, yes. Tell me why you bought it.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37First of all, I fell in love with the workmanship of it.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41Also the fact that you can't get anything like this nowadays.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44All hand-made.
0:12:44 > 0:12:50- A lot of intricate work has gone into making it.- It's like the original Aga.- Exactly.
0:12:50 > 0:12:56That's the whole concept. You're instantly transported back to the 19th century or earlier.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01These were extremely popular in the late-19th century.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- It would have been self-sufficient. - How much might it make?
0:13:05 > 0:13:10You do have to factor in maybe a couple of hundred pounds just to have it shifted about,
0:13:10 > 0:13:15so I'd be looking at least at £150, £200, that sort of price.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- How does that sound?- Not very good. - Do you remember how much you paid?
0:13:20 > 0:13:23Somewhere in the region of £150.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Plus the transportation.- Yes.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29Whether that goes to auction or not,
0:13:29 > 0:13:33we are going to take a lot of other things, so there will be more room.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38And if we add the £150 Paul says we might make on that to everything else,
0:13:38 > 0:13:45I know you want to raise £500, but with luck we should be able to make £730.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- Oh, that's brilliant.- There we go. - More than we expected.
0:13:49 > 0:13:55- Fantastic.- But it will depend on whether or not you take that and how everything else goes,
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- but whatever you do decide to take, you will have more room in the house!- Yes, definitely!
0:14:03 > 0:14:09'We'll have to wait for auction day to find out if they do part with the range cooker,
0:14:09 > 0:14:14'but here's a reminder of some items that definitely are for sale.
0:14:14 > 0:14:19'The large Italian Majolica vase, a present from their daughter almost 30 years ago.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25'It's a very popular make and we hope it's going to bring in £120-£150.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29'And there's the present from Louisa's son - the globe,
0:14:29 > 0:14:37'which Louisa thinks is too big for the house. At £100-£150, it should attract some attention.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42'The early 20th-century bronze lamp, bought in an antiques shop 25 years ago.
0:14:42 > 0:14:48'It's a classy piece and it should reach £80-£120.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54'Coming up: Carlo knows what will happen to the bronze statue if it doesn't perform.'
0:14:54 > 0:14:58It will go back to making a doorstop again.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02'The auction rollercoaster makes Louisa feel giddy.'
0:15:04 > 0:15:06I'll need to take it back home!
0:15:06 > 0:15:11'Will she still be laughing when the last hammer falls?'
0:15:16 > 0:15:21So a couple of weeks ago we were with Carlo and Louisa at their home in Hertfordshire
0:15:21 > 0:15:25and today they've joined us here at the Chiswick Auction Rooms
0:15:25 > 0:15:33where we've brought all of their items to sell in the hope of raising £500 for a special family holiday.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40'Viewing starts early here as people searching for something special,
0:15:40 > 0:15:44'although Paul casts his mind back to schooldays.'
0:15:44 > 0:15:50- Having a quick geography lesson? - I'm finding out where I'm going for my holidays next.
0:15:50 > 0:15:55- I can't decide on Tanzania or Old Blighty.- There's plenty of choice.
0:15:55 > 0:16:01It's so colourful because it's made out of semi-precious stones and marbles.
0:16:01 > 0:16:07- What's Britain made out of here? - A shell from New Zealand. It's very iridescent.
0:16:07 > 0:16:14- The whole of Australia's the same. - What do you think will do particularly well for them today?
0:16:14 > 0:16:18I like to think the bronze items. They have interesting bits and bobs.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22The till is the only one I'm concerned with,
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- but some great items.- They've put a reserve on a couple of things.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- Perhaps we should ask them about it. - Of course.
0:16:30 > 0:16:36'I know this globe has a high reserve, but a little bird tells me it's not the only one.'
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- Hi, Louisa!- Hello, Angela. - Having a last look at it?- Hello.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- You've put quite a hefty reserve on this one.- Yes, we have.- What is it?
0:16:45 > 0:16:47Eh, 140, yes.
0:16:47 > 0:16:53- And why?- Because I think it's worth it. It's a beautiful statue.
0:16:53 > 0:16:59- And if I don't sell it for that money, then I'd rather keep it. - You might be right there today.
0:16:59 > 0:17:05I think you'll get your 140, but if it doesn't fetch the £140, it will go back with you.
0:17:05 > 0:17:11- Exactly, yes.- It'll go back to making a doorstop again.
0:17:11 > 0:17:17- No, it's such a beautiful thing! - As you can see, the room is filling up quite rapidly.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- I think we should go and bag our seats in the corner.- Right.
0:17:23 > 0:17:29'Louisa and Carlo have not brought the range cooker, which means they start £150 down,
0:17:29 > 0:17:35'but there are nine other interesting lots still to sell, which hopefully will make £500.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40'First up, the cash register from their old restaurant.'
0:17:40 > 0:17:48- This was quite difficult to price. - Yes, technology's moved on so much. It's all on computers now.
0:17:48 > 0:17:54But for someone who wants that antique look, a bit of nostalgia, 30 quid hopefully.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- Let's hope so.- A penny for every pound that's gone in there!
0:17:58 > 0:18:02£10 for it? Have we got £10 for it?
0:18:02 > 0:18:07Prefer the digital ones, do you? £10 for it? Nobody? I'll pass.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- Nobody at £10?- Not sold.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- I'll need to take it back home! - Nobody wants it.
0:18:15 > 0:18:21'Well, if Louisa reacts like that to a non-sale, what will happen when we do make one?
0:18:21 > 0:18:28'Next up is the nine-carat gold brooch, which Louisa bought at auction, but has left in its box.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32'How appealing is it with a price tag of £40-£50?'
0:18:32 > 0:18:35£50? £30? Worth that.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38£30. Take 32. At £30. 32. 35.
0:18:38 > 0:18:4238 over there. 40. 42?
0:18:42 > 0:18:44£40. Anyone at 42?
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Are we done? £40 all out and going?
0:18:46 > 0:18:49£40 all out?
0:18:49 > 0:18:51On the nose - £40.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- That was all right.- Brilliant.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58'I think Louisa's going to be smiling no matter what the result.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03'Next is the lovely bronze Art Nouveau statue from the garden.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06'Paul valued it at £40-£60,
0:19:06 > 0:19:11'but our couple have decided to put a reserve on it of £140.'
0:19:11 > 0:19:15Is it worth £100 to start me? £100 for it? £100 for it?
0:19:15 > 0:19:19Thank you. Bid £100. I'll take 110. £100. 110?
0:19:19 > 0:19:21I'll take 110. A bid of 110.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23120?
0:19:23 > 0:19:26130? 130. 140?
0:19:26 > 0:19:30She's asking her husband. 140. 150?
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- You made your reserve. - £140. 150?
0:19:34 > 0:19:39£140. Are we done? All out? I'm selling for 140, then.
0:19:41 > 0:19:47- Brilliant!- On the nose. - You're so lucky! If it stuck at 130, you would have been taking it home.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51'I think Paul is pleased with that sale, too,
0:19:51 > 0:19:54'even though it was way above his estimate.
0:19:54 > 0:20:00'The Royal Albert tea set is next. Louisa spent a lot on this collection from a catalogue.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04'For the auction, it's at £50-£80.'
0:20:04 > 0:20:09- You were quite attached to this. - Yes, yes, it's a beautiful set. - 12 cups and saucers.
0:20:09 > 0:20:14- Very attractive looking. Have you not missed this, Carlo?- No, Paul.
0:20:14 > 0:20:21- You're just glad it's going out of the auction room.- Well, I've never had a cup of tea out of it!
0:20:21 > 0:20:25At £42, are we done? £42, all out and going.
0:20:25 > 0:20:3242. Not quite the 50 at the lowest end, but someone's going to have a cup of tea out of them, Carlo.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- Yes.- Not you. - I wasn't allowed to use them.
0:20:36 > 0:20:42'Poor Carlo. But it seems he and Louisa are enjoying this auction.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47'What will the bidders will make of their carved Indian hardwood table?'
0:20:47 > 0:20:51£85. £85 and going. At £85, all out and gone.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55'It's so satisfying to see something like that sell well.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59'It exceeded the upper estimate by £5.'
0:20:59 > 0:21:05We've been doing quite well in the first half. You wanted to raise £500.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09We are at the halfway stage, so we should have £250 by now.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- We're not there.- No.- We're at 307.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- Ooh! That's fantastic.- And you didn't sell the cash register.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- That's right.- At this rate, it's a good job you didn't.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- You'll need the cash register to tot everything up.- And put our money in.
0:21:27 > 0:21:34'If Louisa and Carlo's success so far has inspired you to try your hand at selling at auction,
0:21:34 > 0:21:41'do remember that charges such as commission apply and they do vary, so check in advance.
0:21:41 > 0:21:48'We have just four more items to sell, including that large Majolica vase
0:21:48 > 0:21:50'and the impressive stone globe.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53'As we take our places again,
0:21:53 > 0:21:56'the bronze lamp comes up next.'
0:21:56 > 0:21:58£100 for it? £50 for it?
0:21:58 > 0:22:02Thank you. £50 I'm bid. I'll take 55. 55. 60?
0:22:03 > 0:22:0660? 5. 70?
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- Oh, good. It's going up.- 5. 80?
0:22:11 > 0:22:155? At £80. At £80, all out?
0:22:15 > 0:22:18At £80 and gone, then.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- There we go, dead on. - £80. Absolutely right.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Very good.
0:22:24 > 0:22:29'Right on Paul's lower estimate and Carlo and Louisa are delighted.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33'The next lot is a reminder of the age of elegance.
0:22:33 > 0:22:38'It's the three Coalport figurines which Louisa bought over the years.'
0:22:38 > 0:22:4132. 35? Come on.
0:22:41 > 0:22:4535? A £32 bid. At 32. Take 35.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49At £32. 35 - he's back in. Getting excited. 38?
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- Wear him out. 38. - We're at 40.- 40.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55At £40. Take 42. At 40.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- There you go.- £40.
0:22:57 > 0:22:58£40.
0:22:58 > 0:23:06'Unfortunately, those figurines weren't so popular with bidders, failing to reach the estimate.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09'Next, that inlaid hard-stone globe,
0:23:09 > 0:23:13'a recent Christmas present from Carlo and Louisa's son.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17'It's an attractive item and almost new.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22'With a £120 reserve on it, I wonder how it will go down.'
0:23:22 > 0:23:26£100 for it? Thank you. £100. I'll take 110.
0:23:26 > 0:23:31Came in straight away at £100. I'll take 110. 110. 120?
0:23:31 > 0:23:34130. 140. 150?
0:23:34 > 0:23:38He's looking down already. The bid's here at 140.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- 140 and going. - There you go. That was all right.
0:23:42 > 0:23:46- £140.- Excellent, well done. A little more than expected.- Yes.
0:23:46 > 0:23:52'It just goes to show that contemporary items can sell well at a general sale.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54'We've arrived
0:23:54 > 0:23:59'at the Ieracis' final item of the day - the large Majolica vase.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02'It was a gift from their daughter 30 years ago.'
0:24:02 > 0:24:04£100 for it?
0:24:04 > 0:24:07110. Thank you. 120.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09130. 140.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14I do see you bidding. 140. 150? 150 would you like?
0:24:14 > 0:24:16150. 160? 170.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- 170!- 180?- Yes!
0:24:18 > 0:24:21170 bid. Take 180 for it.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24180 there. 190. 200?
0:24:24 > 0:24:27190. A bid of 190. Take 2 now.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29Thank you, 200 there. 210?
0:24:29 > 0:24:33Come on. 210. 220. 230?
0:24:33 > 0:24:37Thank you. 240? One more. 240. 250?
0:24:37 > 0:24:41260? He's looking down. The bid's there at £250.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44250. Are we done? All out at 250?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Are we done? Thank you for the bid.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- There you go!- Terrific!- Fantastic!
0:24:49 > 0:24:56Just think of it - a cheque for £250 doesn't take up anything like as much room
0:24:56 > 0:25:00- as the original bowl did!- Exactly.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04'Well, it took a whole to build, but a great result.
0:25:04 > 0:25:08'I think that final sale even got a smile out of Carlo.'
0:25:08 > 0:25:12You know we were already over the halfway point at the halfway point.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17Since then, we've had a couple of really, really good sales.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19- £500 was your target.- Yes.
0:25:19 > 0:25:25- Only one thing you haven't sold. That was that cash register. - We're going to need that.- Yes.
0:25:25 > 0:25:30- There's a ring of confidence in your voice, Carlo.- Certainly is.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39That's OK. I'm going to back up that confidence now
0:25:39 > 0:25:42and tell you that you have made £817.
0:25:42 > 0:25:47- Wow!- Fantastic.- That is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
0:25:47 > 0:25:53- Are you putting this towards a family holiday?- Yes, definitely. - Ice cream cones for everyone.
0:25:53 > 0:25:59- £800-worth of them!- Yes. - Congratulations.- Thank you. - Thank you very much.
0:26:03 > 0:26:10'Although they've lived in London for most of their life, Carla and Louisa love the taste of home -
0:26:10 > 0:26:16'Italy. Soon it will be time for them to set off with their children and grandchildren
0:26:16 > 0:26:18'to taste the real thing.'
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- Arrivederci!- Arrivederci!
0:26:21 > 0:26:25'The kids are very excited about the holiday.'
0:26:25 > 0:26:30Two daughters, a son, grandchildren and their partners.
0:26:30 > 0:26:36There's 10 of us altogether who are going, yes. It should be a great holiday.
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