0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to Cash In The Attic.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07It's a tale of two countries today - England and India.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11It's a real eclectic mix of items. Find out what they are next.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35'Coming up on Cash In The Attic,
0:00:35 > 0:00:38'a valuable lesson in Indian tradition for Paul.'
0:00:38 > 0:00:43Anything that's in 13s is lucky and anything that's cracked is unlucky?
0:00:43 > 0:00:45My life is very unlucky!
0:00:45 > 0:00:50'Our young helper's advice is a step too far for the lady of the house.'
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- Take a leaf out of his book. - It's not his money!- A good point.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59'And a packed auction brings us a surprising result.'
0:00:59 > 0:01:01How's that?
0:01:01 > 0:01:03£70!
0:01:03 > 0:01:07'Find out what happens when the hammer falls.'
0:01:07 > 0:01:12I'm in Luton to meet a lady who wants to raise some money
0:01:12 > 0:01:15for a few additions to her home.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19'Indian-born Banoo Petit first came to England with her husband Phil
0:01:19 > 0:01:24'in the early 1960s, settling in Luton and going on to have two sons.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29'Sadly, in 2008, Phil passed away and, after a career as a seamstress,
0:01:29 > 0:01:31'Banoo retired.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36'She's proud of her heritage, which has roots in both India and Iran.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41'She enjoys sharing her experiences with 11-year-old grandson, Anish.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44'Living in Scotland, he's a regular visitor to the house,
0:01:44 > 0:01:49'which, according to Banoo, might be in need of a bit of TLC.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51'Having such a fascinating history
0:01:51 > 0:01:55'makes me think she'll have plenty of items of interest.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59'With many years of experience in antiques and collectables,
0:01:59 > 0:02:03'who better to guide us than Mr Paul Hayes?'
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- Do you need a referee?- Yes, please.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- WHISTLES - Full time. Come on in.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12Hello, what a lovely garden. You're Banoo?
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- Yes.- Anish?- Anish.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- Who called Cash In The Attic? - I did.- Why did you have us in?
0:02:18 > 0:02:23I just want to do the outside of the house and decorate it a bit better,
0:02:23 > 0:02:27so that my children say, "Mum, you're living in a nice house."
0:02:27 > 0:02:32I also want to raise some money for the window replacement.
0:02:32 > 0:02:39- How much do you want to raise? - I need more than 500, but I'll be quite happy with 500.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41You've drafted in some young talent.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- Anish, are you interested in antiques?- Yeah, I love antiques.
0:02:45 > 0:02:51I like the stuff from the olden days that my dad and uncle played with.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54And I love things from foreign countries.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58So, £500 is what we want to raise. Is he a hard worker?
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Well...sometimes.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04Most times he's quite lazy! But he does help me a lot.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08We're not going to have any laziness today.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- Paul in there would have our guts for garters. Ready?- Yes.- Follow me.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20'Banoo has lived in this comfortable and orderly house for over 40 years.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25'There's tantalising evidence of her heritage everywhere you look.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29'Paul may already be serving up our first item.'
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- There's Paul.- Ah, hello.- Hi.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- I've made a start already. - Are you making dinner?
0:03:36 > 0:03:40There'll be a lot of dinner for three!
0:03:40 > 0:03:46This is lovely. It's a type of tray, not so much a plate.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49In Iran, we have the food in the middle.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51Four or five people sit round.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55All we do is bring it forward, whatever we want.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59And eat it. Not in abundance, just a little at a time.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04Nobody feels, "He's having more. I'm having less." It's evenly divided.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Wonderful engravings.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09I often think this is so underrated.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Imagine the length of time
0:04:12 > 0:04:14it's taken to put these designs on.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19It's the golden age of the Raj - 1890s, 1920s.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22This represents the garden of paradise.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26India, Persia, that sort of region was very barren.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29To have lush plants, gardens and animals
0:04:29 > 0:04:32was only for the wealthy, the Shahs.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35This floral decoration
0:04:35 > 0:04:37is harping back to luxury.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- The elephant indicates more about India.- Elephants and cows.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46You've got the garden of plenty. It's a great thing to have.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50I think it's wonderful. They actually engrave the surface
0:04:50 > 0:04:54then rub it with a black ink to give it definition.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56In this condition, they're fantastic.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59They're a type of occasional table.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- You set the legs up and use it when you liked.- How much is it worth?
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- It looks SO exotic.- It is.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11The sad thing is, somebody's spent hours and hours on these,
0:05:11 > 0:05:14but there are lots and lots of them around.
0:05:14 > 0:05:20If I said around the £50 mark?
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- How does that sound?- That's fine. - You sure you want to let it go?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- There must be sentimental value.- No. My father is gone.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31My husband is gone. Soon I will be gone!
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- And the boys don't want to have it! - You haven't got a violin to sell?
0:05:36 > 0:05:38'That's not a bad start.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42'It's good to see Banoo firmly focused on that £500 auction target.
0:05:42 > 0:05:48'Anish discovers a bit of Boy's Own nostalgia with a family connection.'
0:05:48 > 0:05:53- Ah, now, Anish.- Hi.- These are good. - Yeah.- Whose were these?
0:05:53 > 0:05:55My dad and my uncle.
0:05:55 > 0:06:01- They're still in good condition for playing with.- These are 1970s.
0:06:01 > 0:06:07A bit like my age, I suppose. Did you play with similar things?
0:06:07 > 0:06:09No. PlayStation and football.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14People buy these because they're trying to remember their childhood.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16I can remember toys like this.
0:06:16 > 0:06:22The basic concept with Action Men is that they always had blue eyes.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27Always had a scar on his cheek. He was copied from the American GI Joe.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31You'd have the army, navy, the pilots, the aircraft,
0:06:31 > 0:06:33the Jeeps, mountaineering.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36There's a massive collecting area.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40The Jeep looks in excellent condition.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- What happened to this? - The paint's been scraped off.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45Somebody's given it a paint job.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- If I said £20 to £40, how does that sound?- Good.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54'Will there be a battle when those Action Men go under the hammer?'
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- < 12, 15, 18... - There you go!
0:06:57 > 0:07:0128. 30. 32. 35. 38. 40...
0:07:01 > 0:07:05'Find out later if they're victorious at auction!'
0:07:05 > 0:07:07Thank you both for that.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11'Paul's got his eagle eyes on another choice collectable,
0:07:11 > 0:07:14'this set of three vintage walking sticks.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18'A carved pair from the 1930s, which Banoo picked up in Nepal.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23'Plus a more modern but impressive onyx example she found in Egypt.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28'There's a keen collector's market for antique sticks.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32'We're hoping these will walk out of the saleroom.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36'We've got plenty of work ahead, but I want to catch up
0:07:36 > 0:07:38'with our fascinating host.'
0:07:38 > 0:07:45- I know you came from India. Whereabouts?- From Bombay, but it is called now Mumbai.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Beautiful part of the world. - It is. Yes.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52How many brothers and sisters did you have?
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- Five sisters and two brothers. - That is a big family!
0:07:56 > 0:08:00My father wanted a boy at the end so he kept trying!
0:08:00 > 0:08:05What sort of lifestyle did you have? Your father was an entrepreneur.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09We had a very good life. Never went hungry.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- What did your dad do?- Well, he had three restaurants and three cafes.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19Then he started having American free style wrestling.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22He brought those people down to... from America to India.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27He started all sorts of things before he passed away.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- He died very early. - How did you meet your husband?
0:08:30 > 0:08:35He lived two buildings away from our house.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39He used to come and play table tennis in our house.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44And I just fell in love with him. We got married very soon.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45You came to London on honeymoon.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49My father bought us a ticket for the ship.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52It took us 12 days to reach England.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57And, um... We decided to stay here.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01Do you miss living in India or are you really settled here?
0:09:01 > 0:09:05I used to miss, but not now. I'm quite happy here.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08My family is here now.
0:09:08 > 0:09:14We're going to learn more about you and your culture. That means we'd better get back to some work.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16'Banoo gets stuck back into the search
0:09:16 > 0:09:21'and unearths an impressive reminder of her extensive travels.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24'This lovely garnet necklace came from an antique shop
0:09:24 > 0:09:29'in Egypt in the 1980s. Paul hopes it'll make...
0:09:31 > 0:09:36'Anish may only be 11, but has a good eye for collectables.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41'This model steam tractor engine by the British Mamod toy company
0:09:41 > 0:09:46'was an unusual gift for Banoo in the 1960s.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50'Paul values it at...'
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- There we are.- What have you got?
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- Come in the middle. - This was given from my father to us.
0:09:59 > 0:10:04Whenever I went to India, every time I came back, I got something.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06In '63, I got this.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10We could use these as finger bowls, but because it's so pretty
0:10:10 > 0:10:12I didn't want to spoil it.
0:10:12 > 0:10:18Then I thought of using it for starters, peanuts, cashew nuts.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21Then I thought it might stain,
0:10:21 > 0:10:24so it's just lying in the cupboard.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28So these are as-new condition.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31You've got this gold-plating, 22-carat.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34Also, what they've done with the silver,
0:10:34 > 0:10:38they used an acid to give a powder effect.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42That's highly polished. Then this wonderful soft interior.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46I like that, that matt design. Very clever, like a frosting effect.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48Good for ice cream!
0:10:48 > 0:10:54These are definitely silver. Silver IP - Indian Purity.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58Lots of them were made from German coins.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01They were melted down and made into silver items.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05To sell it as silver has to come up to a standard.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07In India, they have 80% pure.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10Here in the UK, we have 92.5%
0:11:10 > 0:11:13so it's a bit lesser grade than British silver.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- How many have you got?- 12. Everything in our country, 12 or 13.
0:11:18 > 0:11:2112 I can understand. 13?
0:11:21 > 0:11:2313 is a lucky number in our country.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26Everything we buy is in 13s.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28I've learnt something else today.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- Are we going to be lucky with this? - I think we are.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36Silver's doing particularly well, especially a dozen-set.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39So if I said £10, £15 each...
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Yes. 150 reserve, and maybe more.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50'Banoo is quite a tough cookie and that's good,
0:11:50 > 0:11:54'but we'll need all the luck we can get to reach our £500 target.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00'but he then finds this stylish lady's watch,
0:12:00 > 0:12:04'given to Banoo as an anniversary gift by her late husband.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09'This dates from the early 1980s and Paul thinks that with this name,
0:12:09 > 0:12:14'plus being plated with 9-carat gold, we could wind up with...'
0:12:17 > 0:12:18'Also going to auction
0:12:18 > 0:12:21'is this collection of art nouveau metal plaques
0:12:21 > 0:12:23'set as one item.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27'Depicting fairies and other creatures,
0:12:27 > 0:12:30'we're hoping it'll conjure up...'
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- Paul?- Uh-huh. - What do you think of this?
0:12:34 > 0:12:38That's very attractive, isn't it?
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Is this the best china? - Yes, for special occasions.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45With my friends from London.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48We use these sort of things, dinner plates
0:12:48 > 0:12:50and side plates,
0:12:50 > 0:12:55- but not the dishes itself, the dinner dishes.- Right.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00- So you have some dinner dishes as well.- Yes, the dinner plates.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- How many have we got?- 13.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06People do often buy dinner services in 13.
0:13:06 > 0:13:12If you break one, you've got one left. Like a baker's dozen.
0:13:12 > 0:13:17There would be 12 cups and saucers. What happened to the other one?
0:13:17 > 0:13:19Apparently, one broke.
0:13:19 > 0:13:25If there is a breakage in the house, we throw it away because that's unlucky.
0:13:25 > 0:13:30- I'm learning every day. 13's lucky. Anything cracked is unlucky.- Yes.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33My life is very unlucky at the moment!
0:13:33 > 0:13:35You have 11 cups and saucers.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38The way they're sold is called a trio.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43So you have a cup, a saucer and a side plate. That's called a trio.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45This was developed in 1973.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49A firm called Royal Doulton and the pattern's called Harlow.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52The royal blue and the gold is very nice.
0:13:52 > 0:13:57There's not too much design on it. It's very elegant.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01If I was being realistic, if I said around the £100 mark...?
0:14:05 > 0:14:13- Is that all right with you? - I'll take a chance. - Well, let's put the kettle on.- OK.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16'Hang on a minute. There's no time for refreshments.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19'We appear to be doing well.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23'I'm hoping a final push will turn up something seriously valuable.'
0:14:23 > 0:14:26Oh, hello! Quality! Quality!
0:14:26 > 0:14:31That was given to all my sisters and brothers,
0:14:31 > 0:14:34from my father.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37He said you can do what you like with it,
0:14:37 > 0:14:40put it in a ring or a necklace.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- I decided on a bracelet. - Why do you have gold given to you?
0:14:44 > 0:14:48Mostly they give it to the girls in case they have a divorce.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- The girls can sell the gold. - It looks like our sovereign.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- Do you know who this is represented on the front?- The Shah of Iran.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- And on the back? - It's the flag of Iran.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- A lion with a sword in his hand. - I've never seen one like this.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09It's very similar to our sovereign, which would be the King of the day.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13In our case, Queen Victoria, King George. In this, the Shah.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16So this will be 22-carat gold
0:15:16 > 0:15:20and instantly recognisable anywhere in the world.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24You could trade this in. It's worth its weight in gold.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26How much is it worth?
0:15:28 > 0:15:29How does that sound?
0:15:29 > 0:15:32I would rather go for £400 to £500.
0:15:32 > 0:15:39- Does that mean you want to take this to auction or think about it? - I'll have to think about it.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44It probably has more family value than monetary value we can realise.
0:15:44 > 0:15:49That's about it. We've had a great day. Some really fascinating items.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53I've learnt lots of things today about Iranian culture.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58We've done quite well because, if we do bring the coin to the auction,
0:15:58 > 0:16:03we reckon, conservatively, we could raise up to £750.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- How do you feel about that? - Puts you over your target.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12But that doesn't mean I can let go something like that.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15OK. So maybe £550.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19Which is still over the target. I like the way he thinks.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23He's the optimist. Take a leaf out of his book, Grandma.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- It's not his money! - That's a very good point as well.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Anyway, best of luck.- Thank you. - And it's off to auction.
0:16:31 > 0:16:38'Not a bad day's work, but I think Banoo still needs convincing about the value of some of her items,
0:16:38 > 0:16:42'not least that gold coin - more of that later.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47'At least £150 we're hoping for that set of Indian silver bowls.
0:16:47 > 0:16:52'A gift from Banoo's parents, will they shine in the saleroom?
0:16:52 > 0:16:59'The Royal Doulton tea set has been in the family for over 40 years.
0:16:59 > 0:17:06'And this garnet necklace, given to Banoo on her wedding anniversary.
0:17:06 > 0:17:12'Let's hope the bidders think it's as beautiful as we do.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15'Still to come on Cash In The Attic,
0:17:15 > 0:17:19'some impressive bidding gets the thumbs up from Banoo.'
0:17:19 > 0:17:21£20 over your reserve.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25That's fantastic! Fantastic result!
0:17:25 > 0:17:28'But will one item make an unwelcome return?'
0:17:28 > 0:17:30Oh, dear!
0:17:30 > 0:17:32I don't want to take it back!
0:17:32 > 0:17:36'Find out when the final hammer falls.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42We had a great day in Luton.
0:17:42 > 0:17:48Not only did we find interesting items, we also learnt about Banoo's Persian culture.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52She's hoping to raise £500 for her new windows.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56So we've brought her items to TW Gaze Auctioneers.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Let's hope for a bit of luck as they go under the hammer.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03'This saleroom is at Diss on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.
0:18:03 > 0:18:07'There's plenty of bidders keen to bag the best lots
0:18:07 > 0:18:12'Paul and I find Banoo outside, having a browse.'
0:18:12 > 0:18:17- There you are, outside!- Are you buying something for the garden?
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- No.- We don't want any buying. We are selling today.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- Are we missing one? Where's the little one?- Oh!
0:18:25 > 0:18:29He is in school. He lives in Glasgow so he couldn't make it.
0:18:29 > 0:18:35What a good boy. The big question is did you bring that gold guinea?
0:18:35 > 0:18:37N-no.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41That's fair enough, but it does mean we have got our work cut out.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- We have.- Never mind. We'd better whiz inside. Come on.
0:18:47 > 0:18:52'That's a blow, but Banoo has an eclectic mix of interesting pieces.
0:18:52 > 0:18:57'Let's hope the bidders are interested in what she's offering.
0:18:57 > 0:19:03'As we take our places, first up is that group of Action Men,
0:19:03 > 0:19:08'once much loved by Banoo's son, but hopefully going to a good home.'
0:19:08 > 0:19:11Starting at £10. Ten I have. Who's at 12?
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- It's 12. 15. 18. 20... - There you go.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19..25. 28. 30. 32. 35. 38. 40...
0:19:19 > 0:19:21SHE LAUGHS
0:19:21 > 0:19:23..50. Five. 60. Five.
0:19:23 > 0:19:2770. 70's on commission. 70 I have.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30Is there five? We'll sell and away for £70...
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- How good was that?- £70!
0:19:35 > 0:19:39'Who would have thought it?
0:19:39 > 0:19:43'It goes to show there's a keen market for childhood collectables.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47'Perhaps we won't miss that gold coin after all.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51'Next under the hammer is that intriguing set of walking sticks.'
0:19:51 > 0:19:56Three walking sticks. We're looking for £20 to £30.
0:19:56 > 0:20:0115? £10 and start me there. Ten I have. Ten. 12.
0:20:01 > 0:20:0415 is bid. Where's the 18?
0:20:04 > 0:20:08It's 15 for the walking sticks. We will sell at the £15.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10Are we all done...?
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Oh, well. - Disappointing that one, Paul.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- I thought they'd walk out the saleroom.- They limped.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Someone needs a caning.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24'We don't advocate violence, but we were hoping they'd do better.'
0:20:24 > 0:20:28Up next, we've got the brass table. You like this table.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29Yes, I do like this table.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33It's a lovely table here at £15.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37It is here to go for £15. Is there £15?
0:20:37 > 0:20:41Ten to get on, then? Anyone at all for £10?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45No. Going to pass that one by.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49It's such a nice table. You'd hate to see that go for £10.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- I don't want it back!- Oh, dear!
0:20:52 > 0:20:55I don't want to take it back.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01'That beautiful piece does deserve to sell for a decent price.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04'Today's bidders aren't quite biting yet.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09'I wonder if we can stoke up some interest with this lot.'
0:21:09 > 0:21:14It's not often you come to an auction to find a steam engine!
0:21:14 > 0:21:20This is a model but this saleroom has a big section outside where they sell that sort of thing.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23That should appeal to these buyers.
0:21:23 > 0:21:2740. 40 I have. Are you two, sir?
0:21:27 > 0:21:3042 behind. Are we five?
0:21:30 > 0:21:32One more, sir? 45.
0:21:32 > 0:21:37Are you eight? It's a good example. 45 I have. We sell at 45...
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- That's great!- Fantastic!
0:21:41 > 0:21:44They like their toys around here.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50'That's £5 over Paul's estimate
0:21:50 > 0:21:53'and a much-needed boost for our total.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56'We're now looking for serious bidding if we're going to make serious money.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01'So can the art nouveau plaque hit its estimate?'
0:22:03 > 0:22:0740? £30 to get on. It's an interesting piece.
0:22:07 > 0:22:0930 I have. Who's the two?
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- 32. 35. 38. 40. Two. - Yes!
0:22:13 > 0:22:1545. 48. 50.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17Five. We sell at 55...
0:22:19 > 0:22:21Yes! Very good!
0:22:21 > 0:22:27- Would that have been expensive when you bought it?- No. £15.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- That's made a profit. Love profit! - Excellent.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34'A profit is what we need on all our items
0:22:34 > 0:22:37'if we're to reach our target.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41At the halfway point, we've made £185.
0:22:41 > 0:22:46'Not bad, but with a £500 target, the only way is up.
0:22:46 > 0:22:51'Like Banoo, if you're thinking of heading to auction
0:22:51 > 0:22:56'remember that commission and other charges may apply, so check with the saleroom first.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00'Next lot, the Royal Doulton dinner service
0:23:00 > 0:23:04'which we're hoping will make...'
0:23:04 > 0:23:08£70 will start me. A good Doulton name. 70 is bid.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11Who's the five? 75. 80. Five. 90. Five.
0:23:11 > 0:23:1495 I have. Where's the 100?
0:23:14 > 0:23:18100. 110.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Selling at £110...
0:23:20 > 0:23:26'Great result. After a low-key first half, we could be in with a chance.
0:23:26 > 0:23:32'This next lot will really need to do well.'
0:23:32 > 0:23:34A nice wrist watch, a Gucci one
0:23:34 > 0:23:35Do you not wear it?
0:23:35 > 0:23:41Not so much any more. It's just in the box with the guarantee in it.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45I put this in at £100 to £150. Nice to have its box with it.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47It's very funky, very modern.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- Let's hope a lady here takes a shine to it.- Yes.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53£50 and start me. A Gucci watch for £50.
0:23:53 > 0:23:5555. 60. Five.
0:23:55 > 0:23:5970. Five. 80. Five.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01At 85 and we'll go...
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Ooh! 85's a good price, I think, for that.
0:24:06 > 0:24:11'£15 under estimate isn't a disaster but there's still a way to go
0:24:11 > 0:24:14'if Banoo's to get new windows.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18'Will this next lot give our auction some much needed sparkle?
0:24:18 > 0:24:22'It's the garnet necklace and we're hoping for at least...'
0:24:22 > 0:24:26It's a good necklace here at £70. 75. 80. Five.
0:24:26 > 0:24:2890. Five.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- Is there 100? The bid's 95. - Away they go.
0:24:31 > 0:24:3395...
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- How do you feel about that? - All right.- Ooh.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41That face says it all. Come and have a cuddle.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45'Not quite the result we wanted,
0:24:45 > 0:24:48'but Banoo shouldn't be too downhearted.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51'I'm hoping we could finish with a flourish.'
0:24:51 > 0:24:53Last up, the big item.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56I really like these silver Indian bowls.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58- There is a reserve on this, isn't there?- Yes.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01The lowest end of my estimate, £150 reserve.
0:25:01 > 0:25:05It's the bowls here at 110. 120. 130. 140.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08150. 160. 160 I have.
0:25:08 > 0:25:12Is there 70? Good bowls here for 160. 170 new bidder.
0:25:12 > 0:25:14Where's 80? We sell at 170...
0:25:14 > 0:25:16That's £20 over your reserve.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20Fantastic. Fantastic result. What a result!
0:25:20 > 0:25:24'It's lovely to see a big smile from Banoo.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26'Those bowls proved a tasty treasure for one bidder.
0:25:26 > 0:25:30'The question is, have we reached our target?'
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- That's the end of the day. Have you enjoyed yourself?- Yes.
0:25:33 > 0:25:38Two handsome men and me in the middle! I have enjoyed myself.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41You wanted to raise how much? £500?
0:25:41 > 0:25:47You wanted to do some work at your house. I think you'll have some good work done.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50- The grand total today is £645.- Ooh!
0:25:50 > 0:25:55- No. I can't believe it. Really? With my two items not gone?- Yeah.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58- How good is that?- Very good.
0:25:58 > 0:26:02You've got a little bounce in your step. £645.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- Have you enjoyed yourself?- I have.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14'A few weeks after the auction and Banoo's put the money
0:26:14 > 0:26:17'towards some home improvements.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19'This is how her house looked.
0:26:19 > 0:26:24'And here it is with double-glazed windows finally installed.'
0:26:25 > 0:26:29I think the windows look very nice. The house looks bright and open.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33I'm pleased with them, and the money helped a lot.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40If you want to raise some money for something special
0:26:40 > 0:26:45and you think you might have hidden treasures, why don't you apply to be on the show?
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