0:00:02 > 0:00:08Welcome to the programme that searches for your antiques and takes them to auction to raise money.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11I wonder how many of us
0:00:11 > 0:00:15have got old coins lying around, or maybe commemorative coins.
0:00:15 > 0:00:20You think one day, "Are they worth any money at all?"
0:00:20 > 0:00:23That's what we find out during Cash In The Attic.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46'Coming up, there's no end to these coins.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49'They remind me of my wishful thinking.'
0:00:49 > 0:00:55I have a recurring dream that the more I dig, the more coins I find.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59'This 1990s sporting memorabilia is valuable,
0:00:59 > 0:01:01'but our expert's pet hate.'
0:01:01 > 0:01:06One thing that frustrates me is that you cannot read their writing.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09'There's jubilation at auction.'
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- I'm pleased.- She's like the Cheshire cat, this one!
0:01:13 > 0:01:19'Will we still be grinning at the end of the day? Find out when the gavel falls.'
0:01:19 > 0:01:22Today, I'm in Sutton in Surrey
0:01:22 > 0:01:27to meet a special couple who've called in the team to raise money
0:01:27 > 0:01:29for a much-deserved holiday.
0:01:29 > 0:01:35'Margaret and Stephen Spence-Woodville have been happily married for almost 30 years.
0:01:35 > 0:01:40'These two had been widowed by the time they met at a local dance.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45'Now retired, Margaret spent much of her working life as a florist,
0:01:45 > 0:01:50'while Stephen worked as part of the ground staff for a major airline.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54'These days, they spend time playing bowls and ballroom dancing.
0:01:54 > 0:02:00'With five children around the world, there's plenty of travel.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05'After a year in which Margaret has battled against poor health,
0:02:05 > 0:02:08'they are looking forward to a break.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12'Our expert, John Cameron, will get straight down to business,
0:02:12 > 0:02:17'while I catch up with this lovely couple.'
0:02:17 > 0:02:21Stephen, what a scene of activity. Hi, Margaret.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- Sorry about the gloves. - I like the gloves.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29We're delighted to be here in your beautiful garden.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Stephen, is she a hoarder?
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- The boot's on the other foot. - Oh, really?
0:02:35 > 0:02:42I know that you want to raise £500 and this holiday's special to you. Why is that, Margaret?
0:02:42 > 0:02:47Well, in December, I had an operation for breast cancer.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52I was advised not to fly until later in the year.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- The holiday will do you both good? - Yes.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59- A nice rest.- A glass of vino when you get there?- Could be.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04We'll settle for a cup of tea today. Shall we go in and have a look?
0:03:04 > 0:03:09John is plundering your home as we speak. Let's see what he's found.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12'This semi-detached house
0:03:12 > 0:03:16'has been home for 20 years to Margaret and Stephen.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19'It looks packed with antiques and collectables.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23'With many years of experience in the trade,
0:03:23 > 0:03:26'John Cameron has his eye on a likely lot.'
0:03:26 > 0:03:28There you are, Margaret.
0:03:28 > 0:03:34I knew John would be rummaging in your cupboards. What have you found?
0:03:34 > 0:03:36I found a little silver Vesta box.
0:03:36 > 0:03:43Interestingly, it has a little chow chow dog finial on there.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45It's modelled as a picnic hamper.
0:03:45 > 0:03:51It's hallmarked, a London hallmark, and dates to 1946.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53How much do you think it'll raise?
0:03:53 > 0:03:56It will appeal to collectors of Vestas.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00Also, people that collect bijouterie silver,
0:04:00 > 0:04:02pretty little pieces.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06Also, you might attract somebody because of the breed of dog.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- He's fascinated by the dog. - I'm an animal lover.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14I think we'll be looking at:
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Margaret, are you happy with 50 to 80?
0:04:17 > 0:04:19I would be very happy with that.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23Put it back in the cupboard in the meantime.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- Where do we go to now, Margaret? Next door?- Yes, OK.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33'I find this set of five Wedgwood plates
0:04:33 > 0:04:37'which show famous locomotives from the golden age of steam.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40'Although made in the 1990s,
0:04:40 > 0:04:46'we think there may be a market amongst railway enthusiasts.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51'Meanwhile, Stephen has turned out some sporting memorabilia.'
0:04:51 > 0:04:56Would you have a look at this? This came from Margaret's cousin.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59I thought it might be interesting.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- Are you a cricketing man? - No. I'm afraid not.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05There was a World Cup that year.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09England got to the final and lost to Pakistan.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12We should have some big household names.
0:05:12 > 0:05:17One of the things that frustrates me with modern sportsmen
0:05:17 > 0:05:20is you cannot read their writing.
0:05:20 > 0:05:26I looked at a shirt, Man United, I did not know one signature, even if you'd have told me.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Let's see how we fare with this.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- Going from the top, Alec Stewart? - Yes.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- Allan Lamb?- Yes.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38Phil Tufnell - Tuffers. Very popular cricketer.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- Robin Smith. Certainly something we can sell at auction.- Right.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- How much do you think? - We've got some decent signatures.
0:05:46 > 0:05:52It's the first time I've seen them mounted on card onto the bat.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Fabulous.- Howzat?
0:05:55 > 0:06:01- Play ball with that.- I think it's time for tea. Back to the pavilion.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06'It's another step towards the holiday but there's a long way to go
0:06:06 > 0:06:09'to get Margaret and Stephen on that plane.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12'Stephen finds another potential lot
0:06:12 > 0:06:15'in the shape of a rocking horse.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20'Margaret was given this second-hand in the 1950s.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24'Some vintage horses can fetch thousands.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29'This well-loved example comes in at a more modest...
0:06:29 > 0:06:33'Have I struck lucky with my rummage upstairs?'
0:06:33 > 0:06:36You will never believe what I have found!
0:06:36 > 0:06:40I want to tell you, I have a recurring dream
0:06:40 > 0:06:43that the more I dig, the more coins I find.
0:06:43 > 0:06:50And guess what! Upstairs, I have found masses and masses of coins!
0:06:50 > 0:06:55- Margaret, where did you get these? - They all came from my cousin Peter.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58We didn't know he had so many
0:06:58 > 0:07:02until we, unfortunately, had to clear his house when he died.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06These are interesting. They are silver commemorative coins.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08This celebrates the Queen Mother.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12And this one's the Queen's 40th anniversary.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Definitely something we can sell at auction.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19A quick tot-up, we've got about 54 coins here,
0:07:19 > 0:07:23each one weighing about an ounce in weight.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25If we add that up,
0:07:25 > 0:07:28we're looking at about:
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Towards that top estimate for those.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34You've got a right little hoard.
0:07:34 > 0:07:39So I have realised a dream today, Margaret, albeit yours!
0:07:39 > 0:07:44'There are all sorts of collections hidden away in this house.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47'While John keeps up the good work,
0:07:47 > 0:07:51'it's time to find out a little more about our lovely hosts.'
0:07:51 > 0:07:55We're really enjoying being around your home.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- I'm fascinated to know where you met.- We met ballroom dancing.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01In Wimbledon.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04One of these singles-divorced dances.
0:08:04 > 0:08:10- That's how we met.- If the truth were known, is he a good mover?
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- Stephen's not tall enough.- She wants a tall boy!- You need a tall man.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- She wants a tall toy-boy! - LAUGHING: Yeah. That'll be good.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23Stephen, what did you use to work at?
0:08:23 > 0:08:27I went to South Africa as an evacuee.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31I stayed with my uncle, then joined BOAC
0:08:31 > 0:08:34and worked on C-class flying boats.
0:08:34 > 0:08:40And I worked on them for quite a few years.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Let's talk about the dreaded word "cancer".
0:08:43 > 0:08:46It seems to affect every family in the country.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51How big a shock was it when you discovered you had breast cancer?
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Well, it was a shock,
0:08:53 > 0:08:57but I was very fortunate that it was caught very early.
0:08:57 > 0:09:03I had the operation and, touch wood, everything seems to be fine, yes.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08- And that's why this holiday is really special?- It is, yes.- Yes.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- What are you looking forward to most?- Oh, rest! Sun!
0:09:12 > 0:09:19We're never going to get anywhere if we don't raise £500, so we need to keep on looking.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22'After going through all that,
0:09:22 > 0:09:26'the Spence-Woodvilles really do deserve a break in the sun.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30'We'll do all we can to get them there.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33'But wouldn't you just know it?
0:09:33 > 0:09:37'John has unearthed another load of commemorative coins.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39'This house is full of them.
0:09:39 > 0:09:44'Mostly British, of varying dates, some more valuable than others.
0:09:44 > 0:09:50'With the right bidder in the room, John reckons they can make:
0:09:50 > 0:09:54'Margaret notices this porcelain clock with figurines,
0:09:54 > 0:10:00'given to her parents as a wedding present back in 1935.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04'Not particularly sought-after, it has damage
0:10:04 > 0:10:06'so John values it at:'
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- What have you got there, Margaret? - I found this postcard album.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18It came from my grandmother's house but I think it was my aunt,
0:10:18 > 0:10:23my mother's sister, that collected the postcards.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26These are from the great age of postcards -
0:10:26 > 0:10:31the end of the Victorian era - the growth of the postal service.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35People collect postcards for a number of reasons.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40They're interested in the subject matter or go for makers, like Tuck.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43The other reason people collect postcards
0:10:43 > 0:10:47is either for what's been written on them,
0:10:47 > 0:10:49the stamp and the postmark.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53There are collectors that prize scarce postmarks,
0:10:53 > 0:10:56sub post offices that are no longer in existence.
0:10:56 > 0:11:02So there are many reasons why a postcard will appeal to someone.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06At auction, I'd be tempted to keep it as a collection.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09Because we've largely got flower cards,
0:11:09 > 0:11:12not the most commercially desirable,
0:11:12 > 0:11:17a tempting estimate of £40 to £60 should get the bidding started.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19That sounds good.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23'It's a good find, but how realistic was John's estimate?
0:11:23 > 0:11:27'How will the bidders take to all those flowery postcards?'
0:11:27 > 0:11:3034. 36. 38...
0:11:30 > 0:11:37'Will we raise enough to help Stephen and Margaret have a much deserved holiday in the sun?
0:11:38 > 0:11:43'As our rummage continues, Margaret finds a set of first day covers -
0:11:43 > 0:11:47'envelopes with newly issued stamps and postmarks.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51'Some first day covers are highly sought after,
0:11:51 > 0:11:57'and John thinks that this selection could give us a whopping...'
0:12:01 > 0:12:05Margaret, as if you haven't found enough coins today!
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- It's a sovereign.- It's definitely something we can send to auction.
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- Just the one, Margaret?- Afraid so. - You haven't got a stash?- I wish!
0:12:16 > 0:12:20Nice that it's got this protective case.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24It's a proof coin. It hasn't been handled. This is an iconic coin.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26It's been around since 1816,
0:12:26 > 0:12:30when it was decided to redesign the standard gold bullion coin.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34We have on the obverse side the reigning monarch,
0:12:34 > 0:12:37hence the name "sovereign".
0:12:37 > 0:12:42On the reverse, we have the iconic St George killing the dragon.
0:12:42 > 0:12:48- How much are they worth? - Based on bullion value... They're 22-carat gold, almost pure gold.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52Today, they're making around £120.
0:12:52 > 0:12:58So, £100 to £150 for auction purposes, we won't be far off.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00That's a good find!
0:13:00 > 0:13:04Are you sure you haven't got another suitcase full of coins?
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- I wish!- I'll have another look. - I think this is a glorious find.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13We come to the end of the rummage in your great home.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17You wanted £500 for this very special holiday.
0:13:17 > 0:13:23You have got - everything being according to John's assessment -
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- £710.- Wow!
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- And possibly a bit more.- Ooh. Excellent. Thank you very much.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- A lot of drinks on the balcony. - That's right.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38All right, Stephen, drinks are on you, mate.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44'I think we'll all raise a toast to a great day of rummaging.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47'We found some terrific items to take to auction.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52'We're hoping the silver Vesta box will glitter brightly.
0:13:52 > 0:13:57'At an impressive £150 to £200, fingers crossed we'll cash in
0:13:57 > 0:14:01'with a set of 20th-century commemorative coins.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06'And the first day covers from the 1980s
0:14:06 > 0:14:09'win the seal of approval from us.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13'Let's hope the bidders feel the same.
0:14:14 > 0:14:20'Still to come, our expert puts his reputation on the line.'
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- Spot on your top estimate! - I kept my head.- Well done!
0:14:24 > 0:14:28'But not all his valuations prove so accurate.'
0:14:28 > 0:14:34- Wow!- That's shocking!- We were bowled for a duck with that one.
0:14:34 > 0:14:40'Will Margaret and Stephen be heading off to the sun? Find out when the gavel falls.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49'A few weeks after spending the day with Margaret and Stephen,
0:14:49 > 0:14:54'we brought all the items to Chiswick Auction Rooms in London.'
0:14:54 > 0:14:59They want to raise about £500 for a much deserved break.
0:14:59 > 0:15:05Let's hope there are lots of bidders when their items go under the hammer.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08'We found some lovely items in Surrey.
0:15:08 > 0:15:14'I'm hoping that John is as excited about the family's chances as I am.'
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- John, how are you?- Very well.- It was my dream to find all those coins!
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- Here you are with that little box. - It is quite sweet.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27I don't recall one with this picnic hamper form.
0:15:27 > 0:15:33- What dog did we decide this was? - The dog is an oriental chow chow.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36Anything else you think might do very well?
0:15:36 > 0:15:41They do have that wonderful large collection of first day covers.
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- They could give us a surprise. - Shall we go and say hello?- Come on.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48'John's pinning his hopes on the stamps,
0:15:48 > 0:15:54'while I'm still gunning for that amazing collection of coins.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59'I wonder how our couple is feeling. This is their first ever auction.'
0:15:59 > 0:16:07The best-looking auction virgins I've seen in a long time! Neither of you has been to an auction.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- No.- Never. - You'll enjoy it. You will!
0:16:11 > 0:16:14Is there anything you'll be sad to see sell?
0:16:14 > 0:16:18The only thing will be the postcard album.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22It's been in the family a long while.
0:16:22 > 0:16:28You hope to raise £500. You need a break in Portugal cos you had your breast cancer earlier in the year.
0:16:28 > 0:16:34- What's the latest? - I had a check-up. All's well. They don't want to see me till March.
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- All clear.- Fantastic. Well done you. That is wonderful news.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- That should make you feel good.- Yes.
0:16:41 > 0:16:48The auctioneer's about to get in position with the gavel. So, follow John.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51'That's great news to start off the sale.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56'With a successful outcome, we may have cause for a double celebration.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59'If you're thinking of going to auction,
0:16:59 > 0:17:04'remember charges such as commission will be added to your bill.
0:17:04 > 0:17:09'To avoid any surprises, check the details with your auction room.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14'The auctioneer's installed and we find a good vantage point
0:17:14 > 0:17:17'in time for our first lot of the day.'
0:17:17 > 0:17:20So, it's the miniature cricket bat.
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- Do you think there's interest? - £30 to £50 is cheap enough.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27Nice object displayed brilliantly.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31What's it worth? £20 for the lot, surely? For the cricket bat.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35£10, then, to go? Ten I'm bid. Maiden bid at £10...
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Surely more than that. - ..£12....
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- That's awful. - ..16.
0:17:40 > 0:17:4218?
0:17:42 > 0:17:45To my right at £18. Are you sure?
0:17:45 > 0:17:47£18. It sells for 18.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Wow.- That's shocking!
0:17:49 > 0:17:54We were bowled for a duck with that. Could have made a bit more.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57'Howzat? Not exactly what we'd hoped for.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02'Selling for just over half John's lower estimate is disappointing.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06'There are no cricket fans. Let's hope the silver buyers are in.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09'Our next lot is the Vesta box.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12'I know that John is a big fan.'
0:18:12 > 0:18:15This is one of your favourite pieces.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19It is. Unusual form and lovely to see that mount with the dog.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21A nice piece of bijouterie silver.
0:18:21 > 0:18:26My head and professional reputation are on the block.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29Start me £30. 30 I'm bid straight off.
0:18:29 > 0:18:3335. 40? 40 there. 45.
0:18:33 > 0:18:3750. At £50. Anybody else?
0:18:37 > 0:18:3955. Thank you. 60.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41Five. 70.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44Five. 80.
0:18:44 > 0:18:4680. Anybody else?
0:18:46 > 0:18:50£80, then. I'm going to sell it for £80...
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Spot on your top estimate! - I kept my head.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Well done! Are you thrilled with that?- I'm pleased.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00She's like the Cheshire cat, this one!
0:19:00 > 0:19:04'That's more like it. Bang on John's highest estimate.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07'A healthy contribution to the holiday fund.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11'Will our good fortune continue with the gold sovereign?
0:19:11 > 0:19:15'It's been in a protective case since the day it left the Mint.'
0:19:15 > 0:19:20£100 there. At £100. 110 in the distance. 120.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22130. 130 in the distance.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27At 130. Anybody else? £130. I'm selling it for 130...
0:19:27 > 0:19:34- A bit less than you expected, John. - I hoped top estimate but we got somewhere in the middle. I'm happy.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39'That is so encouraging, considering we've got two more coin lots.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44'When the 1930s clock fails to get any serious bids...'
0:19:44 > 0:19:47£12, the clock garniture...? Not sold.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52'..Margaret's not too disappointed about having to take it home.
0:19:52 > 0:19:59'I hope we have more success with the postcards. She's thought long and hard about letting these go.'
0:19:59 > 0:20:04The postcard album is the one thing you said you had a few pangs about.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- Yes.- How do you feel now it's about to be auctioned?
0:20:08 > 0:20:15I'm still a bit sad but, if it reaches estimate, it would be good.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18What are they worth? £20? I'm bid 20.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21£20. And 22. 24.
0:20:21 > 0:20:2426. 28. 30.
0:20:24 > 0:20:2732. 34. 36.
0:20:27 > 0:20:3138. 40. There at £40...
0:20:31 > 0:20:33Other bidders!
0:20:33 > 0:20:36..50. 55. 60.
0:20:36 > 0:20:3765. 70.
0:20:37 > 0:20:3975. 75 upstairs, then.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44Anybody else? £75. 75 is the bid...
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- That's good. Excellent. - What do you think?- That's good.
0:20:50 > 0:20:56'That's £15 over the top estimate. No wonder Margaret's smiling.
0:20:56 > 0:21:01'Let's keep it that way with one of our highest valued items.'
0:21:01 > 0:21:07Next, the large collection of first day covers and special issue stamps.
0:21:07 > 0:21:13- I'm hopeful they'll push our top estimate.- 150 to 250? Gosh.
0:21:13 > 0:21:1580 I'm bid there. 85. 90.
0:21:15 > 0:21:1795. 100.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20110. 120.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22£120. Anybody else? 130.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- £140. 140 there, then... - BANGS GAVEL
0:21:26 > 0:21:28Just under our bottom estimate!
0:21:28 > 0:21:31I was hopeful that would do top estimate.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36'Uh-oh. £140 is a little disappointing.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39'We were hoping they would smash the estimate.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44'And when the five Wedgwood plates fail to gain any real interest...'
0:21:44 > 0:21:46£10, they go.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51'..it looks like these bidders are sitting on their hands today.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55'Maybe they're saving their cash for our remaining items.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59'£40 is all we're after for the 1950s rocking horse.'
0:21:59 > 0:22:02My children had it.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04The grandchildren had it.
0:22:04 > 0:22:10- It's seen a lot of life. - If only that horse could talk!- Yes!
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Come along. £20. 22. 24. 26. 28.
0:22:13 > 0:22:1630 I'm bid now. 32. 34.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18£34, all done? 34...
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- Do you know...?- That's not bad. - Not bad.- No.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26'Below estimate, but Margaret's happy
0:22:26 > 0:22:31'that the much-loved rocking horse is off to a new home.
0:22:31 > 0:22:37'At last, it's time for the lot that I've been waiting to see all day.'
0:22:37 > 0:22:43I remember this collection of coins. We spread them out on the table.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48They were all in their cases, mostly to do with royalty and coronation.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52These are our commemorative sets of silver crowns.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55They have a bullion value I based my estimate on.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59Hopefully, collectors will pay a little bit more.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02I've got them at £150 to £200.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04I'm bid £100. £100.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07110. 120. 130. 140.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10In the doorway at 140.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12150. 160. 170.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14180. 190.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17200. And ten. 220. 230.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19240. 250...
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- Above John's estimate. - ..260. 270.
0:23:21 > 0:23:25280. £280 seated. At 280.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28Anybody else? 280.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30It sells for 280...
0:23:30 > 0:23:33£280! That's fantastic! Over my top estimate.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- I'm delighted for you. - Thank you very much, John.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41'Wow! That's all I can say. Terrific result for the coins.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45'Margaret and Stephen are right to be so happy.
0:23:45 > 0:23:51'It seems the coin buyers are still here, which is as well, because our last lot is more of the same.'
0:23:51 > 0:23:57These are the decimal sets the Royal Mint issued to collectors.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00I've allowed a bit to tempt the bidders.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- Is that face value? - And just a bit more.
0:24:03 > 0:24:0660 I'm bid. 65. 70. Five.
0:24:06 > 0:24:0980. Five. 90. Five. 100.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11- 120... - There are four people bidding.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14..130 everywhere!
0:24:14 > 0:24:16140. 150. 160.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19170. 180. 190. 200.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- Way beyond estimate! - ..210. 220.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26230. 230 there. 240...
0:24:26 > 0:24:28Another new bidder.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31..270. 280. 290.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34300. 320. 340.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36340. 360.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38380. 400.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41£400 in the yellow. Anybody else?
0:24:41 > 0:24:44£400. I'm selling them for 400...
0:24:44 > 0:24:49- £400!- I know! That's fantastic. - Fantastic!
0:24:49 > 0:24:53'Four times the estimate. It's incredible.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56'The coins have gone through the roof.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59'Quite an experience for our first-time auction goers.'
0:24:59 > 0:25:03Now, the total. You wanted £500 to go off and have a rest.
0:25:03 > 0:25:08- You have £1,167.- Wow!
0:25:08 > 0:25:12Never?! I can't believe that!
0:25:12 > 0:25:14- Fantastic!- Fantastic!
0:25:14 > 0:25:18Give us a kiss, then. Come on, Stephen!
0:25:18 > 0:25:21Fantastic. I'm so happy for you. I really am.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25I hope you have a brilliant time. You've been a great couple.
0:25:25 > 0:25:29- Thank you very much.- Well done.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38'A few weeks after Margaret and Stephen's successful day at auction,
0:25:38 > 0:25:42'and they didn't waste any time in jetting off to Portugal.
0:25:42 > 0:25:47'Their timeshare apartment in Albufeira is home-from-home.
0:25:47 > 0:25:54'After everything that Margaret has been through, this is just what the doctor ordered.'
0:25:54 > 0:25:57I do very little. I read a lot.
0:25:57 > 0:26:03We go out and have good food and wine and that's really a complete rest.
0:26:03 > 0:26:08'But when night falls, it's a different story.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10'They take the night life by storm,
0:26:10 > 0:26:14'dancing to the early hours of the morning.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18'The proceeds from the auction made this a holiday to remember.'
0:26:18 > 0:26:23We can stay here for a month and spend what we want without worrying!
0:26:23 > 0:26:30'Let's hope that the long holiday and all that dancing help Margaret on the road to full recovery.'
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