0:00:02 > 0:00:03Welcome to Cash In The Attic.
0:00:03 > 0:00:08We're on a mission to help people raise money at auction for a cause that's close to their hearts.
0:00:08 > 0:00:09Today, I'm in Worcestershire.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12We're about to search through a house full of valuables
0:00:12 > 0:00:16in the hope of making some money for a well-deserved family break.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Coming up on Cash In The Attic,
0:00:38 > 0:00:42just what's the history behind this engagement ring?
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- What was his name?- Erm...
0:00:45 > 0:00:48Don't tell me you've forgotten! You can't have forgotten!
0:00:49 > 0:00:51Has our expert, Jonty, come across the deal of the decade?
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- So, this was for what, a can of petrol?- Yeah.
0:00:55 > 0:00:56- God, what a swap!- It is.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00And at auction, will some pop memorabilia pull in the punters?
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- It's good!- It's all right, yeah.- Straight in there.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- The top end of the estimate.- Yeah.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09Find out more when the hammer falls.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13I'm on my way to meet Maureen Mobley and her son Darren.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16Now, they want to get away from it all for a while,
0:01:16 > 0:01:19and they've called us to give them a hand raising some money.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24This mother and son share a cosy bungalow in Worcestershire.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28Darren's the youngest of four grown-up children, all of whom still live in the area.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29A keen gardener,
0:01:29 > 0:01:33he's just finished his studies at an adult training college.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Maureen's due to go into hospital for surgery in a few weeks,
0:01:36 > 0:01:41so she's called us in to help raise a little money towards a restful holiday following her operation.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46While our antiques expert, Jonty Hearndon, sets out on the hunt for valuables around the home,
0:01:46 > 0:01:48I meet Maureen and Darren.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- Hello, you two.- Hello, it's lovely to meet you.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- You must be Maureen?- Yes, Maureen. - What a lovely day to come to Worcestershire!
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- Isn't it lovely?- Very nice.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- And you're Darren?- Yes.- Hey, how do you do?- How do you do, Jennie?
0:02:01 > 0:02:03I see you're already at work, which is...
0:02:03 > 0:02:07Oh, yes, sorting out, you know. There's so much.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11I'm proud of you already. That's fantastic. Tell me, was it your idea to call us in?
0:02:11 > 0:02:12It was me, yes.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17I've got such a lot of stuff over the years and I just wanted to sort it all out.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Now, what are we going to be raising money for today?
0:02:20 > 0:02:23A holiday in Scotland, I love Scotland.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- Are you going on this holiday? - Oh, yes, we're all going.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28We all enjoy going to Scotland, yeah.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31How much money do you think we might be able to raise?
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- It's about three, I think. - £300? Sounds good to me!
0:02:36 > 0:02:39That'll help you to Scotland. Let's see if Jonty's found anything.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41I bet he's made a start, follow me.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44Maureen's home is crammed with keepsakes
0:02:44 > 0:02:47and collectables of every shape and size
0:02:47 > 0:02:51and it hasn't taken Jonty long to uncover an intriguing little memento.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- There you are! Here he is. - Hello.- Hi, guys.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59I've got this ashtray here, this Guinness ashtray, which says, "Guinness is good for you."
0:02:59 > 0:03:03But I've noticed a big chip at the top here, so I'm not so excited any more.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05But tell me about this object here.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08My first husband, he used to collect things,
0:03:08 > 0:03:13and he worked as a barman years and years ago.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15And of course he gave it to me cos he didn't want it,
0:03:15 > 0:03:18and I put it in the china cabinet.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21There's a reason I wanted to have a good look at this,
0:03:21 > 0:03:25because the connection between Guinness and ceramics is very collectable.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28You can have all sort of ceramic memorabilia, which, by and large,
0:03:28 > 0:03:30tended to be made by Carlton Ware.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34But I look on the underside, here, and this one is made by Mintons.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Again, a really good makers name,
0:03:36 > 0:03:39but the vast majority is by Carlton Ware.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43I would suggest putting a very low estimate, as little as £10 to £20 on it.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- I know it's not a great start.- No.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48We can do better, we will do better,
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- we'll find things that have no chips and are precious, yes?- Yes.- OK.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- Lead us on, Darren, we'll go and find something else.- Right.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00That ashtray dates from 1932 and spent years in a pub environment,
0:04:00 > 0:04:02so I'm not surprised it's had a knock or two.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05Who knows? It might yet surprise us all at auction.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Maureen's hoping that this silver charm bracelet will up the ante.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15Her father had it made for her from a Victorian pocket watch chain when she was just 17.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20Jonty thinks that the silver content alone is worth £20-£40.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23Meanwhile, Darren's been busy in the garage,
0:04:23 > 0:04:28and he thinks his first find of the day will help us on our way.
0:04:28 > 0:04:33- Jonty.- What have you got?
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- Matchbox cars. - Oh, great, look at those.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- Can I have a look?- Yeah, sure. - Fabulous. So whose were these?
0:04:40 > 0:04:43Some were my mum's and most of them were mine
0:04:43 > 0:04:46and what I bought when I was a young kid.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- So, is that yours, for instance? - No, that was my mother's.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Your mother's, OK.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56So, your mum had these before you, essentially, is that right?
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Yes, she did. She does like collecting them.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Me, I just liked them and played with them.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06Oh, look, we've got a Magic Roundabout there, as well.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Isn't that wonderful? Do you remember growing up with these?- Yeah.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13And watching the programme as well, Magic Roundabout,
0:05:13 > 0:05:15when I was a young kid of 5 or 6.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Absolutely. All of these cars here, if you look under the underside,
0:05:19 > 0:05:21will all be made by the same company.
0:05:21 > 0:05:26Now, Corgi was a company that formed in 1956
0:05:26 > 0:05:28and they really became very popular,
0:05:28 > 0:05:33they were very clever, because they did film tie-ins with their cars,
0:05:33 > 0:05:38but also they did cartoon characters, we've got the Popeye here.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42Now when it comes to collecting, dealers like to buy toys that are in mint condition,
0:05:42 > 0:05:44and preferably with their original box.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48Quite frankly, I like to see toys to be played with.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50I agree with you, Jonty.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52We certainly can sell this collection,
0:05:52 > 0:05:55for an auction estimate of £30-£50.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- I'm happy with that.- Are you happy to say goodbye to childhood?
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Goodbye, childhood!
0:06:00 > 0:06:06But let's hope it's, "Hello, cash," when these well loved and well used toys come before the bidders.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10And it's straight in at £70 with me.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- £70 straight in?- Brilliant.
0:06:14 > 0:06:15Only time will tell.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20In the conservatory, I make an exciting find
0:06:20 > 0:06:24in the shape of not one but two pearl necklaces, dating back to the 1950s.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28The smaller one came from Maureen's mother.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32We think £20-£40 should help get the bidding going.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36As our search warms up, I can't help but notice the amazing array
0:06:36 > 0:06:40of Elvis Presley memorabilia in every corner of the house.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43There's also another striking feature that's hard to miss.
0:06:43 > 0:06:48I'm itching to find out more about Maureen and her lively interests.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Wow! Look at that!
0:06:52 > 0:06:55You are seriously good at this, aren't you?
0:06:55 > 0:06:58I really enjoy it, I don't know why, it excites me.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01When did you start getting interested in snooker?
0:07:01 > 0:07:05We used to go up to Worcester and they used to play up there,
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Russell and Darren, my two sons,
0:07:08 > 0:07:14and I went with them once and they hadn't got room on the ordinary tables and they said you can go in
0:07:14 > 0:07:16where the professionals go.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20We had a go and I beat them, I don't know why, I'd never played then.
0:07:20 > 0:07:25I couldn't help but notice going round the house that there's an awful lot of Elvis around.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- Oh yes, he's everywhere. - How long have you been an Elvis fan?
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- Since the '50s.- Really?
0:07:33 > 0:07:40I've got the guitar in my room, it's similar to the one he had.
0:07:40 > 0:07:46It's just like he had when he first started. I've been to Graceland.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- Have you?- Yes, 15 years ago now. That's very nice, it was.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53Stayed at a lovely hotel as well.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55What is it about Elvis and what was it about Elvis
0:07:55 > 0:07:59that made you such a real big fan for such a long time?
0:07:59 > 0:08:02His music and his singing, he's got a lovely voice.
0:08:02 > 0:08:07And he's got nice eyes! His looks, I suppose as well.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09These are your two big passions,
0:08:09 > 0:08:11you've got snooker and you've got Elvis Presley.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15It's unusual I suppose, to like them both.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16I tell you what,
0:08:16 > 0:08:21we better go and see what Jonty and Darren are up to or we'll be in terrible trouble.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24We're going to need to up our game today
0:08:24 > 0:08:29if we're going to make that £300 towards Maureen's Scottish holiday.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Darren hopes that this little oak cabinet might bring in a bob or two.
0:08:32 > 0:08:38It was given to Maureen as a wedding present and dates from the 1920s.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42We reckon a £10-£20 price tag might just help see it off at auction.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46Jonty's definitely on the case today and in the snooker room,
0:08:46 > 0:08:51our expert spots something with definite potential.
0:08:51 > 0:08:56We've got what looks to be a really interesting collection of cigarette cards.
0:08:56 > 0:08:57Whose were these?
0:08:57 > 0:09:01It was an elderly gentleman, I used to do work for him
0:09:01 > 0:09:05and shopping and things like that and he gave them to me.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08So are you a collector of cigarette cards yourself?
0:09:08 > 0:09:12No, I wasn't, no, but they're very interesting,
0:09:12 > 0:09:13I kept them for quite a while.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17So, cigarette cards, let's have a quick look at the collection itself.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- That's the radio... - Radio celebrities.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22I mean, look at the faces. Aren't they amazing?
0:09:22 > 0:09:26And there we go, Broadcasting House, BBC.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29Cigarette cards, somehow, just like photographs,
0:09:29 > 0:09:31encapsulate a time in history.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34It's interesting how they started.
0:09:34 > 0:09:40Cigarette packets were paper and they used card as stiffeners.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42But somebody cottoned on to the idea
0:09:42 > 0:09:46that it would be very good to put advertising on those stiffeners.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- Oh, yes. - So that's how it all started.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52So by 1900, it was a really big business.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56So all the cigarette companies, 200 or 300 cigarette companies,
0:09:56 > 0:09:59were actually producing cigarette cards.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- Oh, yes.- We've got one collection here, and another one here.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05It just goes on and on and on.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07I mean look at those faces, aren't they lovely?
0:10:07 > 0:10:10Let's put those into the auction sale,
0:10:10 > 0:10:14I would give a value of £30-£50, that sort of area for those.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Are you happy about that? - Yes, fine, yes.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- Good. Right, shall we carry on?- Yes.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24We're starting to pick up the pace on our rummage,
0:10:24 > 0:10:29but we're about halfway through our search and our total stands at just £120,
0:10:29 > 0:10:33so we still need a few good finds if we're to make our target.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37Maybe this little ring could be a big help.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- Looking through some old photos, are you?- It's great, yeah.- Look at this.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45Isn't that beautiful?
0:10:45 > 0:10:49I just think it's a lovely, lovely ring. Where's it from?
0:10:49 > 0:10:52An engagement ring. A long time ago.
0:10:52 > 0:10:58- You've got tiny fingers, haven't you?- Yes, yeah I have. - How lovely, can I have a look?
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Can you see right down the middle there,
0:11:01 > 0:11:05that's a really dark ruby colour, but that suits you, fiery red.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Yes, it does suit me.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11But if you look closely, on either side, on either shoulder,
0:11:11 > 0:11:15there's a cluster of three diamonds on either side.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19So there's six small diamonds there. It must've been true love.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23Well, it was only young love. We were very young then.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- What was his name?- Um...
0:11:26 > 0:11:30Don't tell me you've forgotten! You can't have forgotten!
0:11:30 > 0:11:33I think it was Dennis. He was very nice, but it was one of them things.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35Now, can we sell this ring?
0:11:35 > 0:11:39Yes, it's just in a drawer and it's just memories,
0:11:39 > 0:11:45but it's a long time now, I think it's time it went to somebody who could probably wear it, you know.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48But it's the stones that will be of interest here,
0:11:48 > 0:11:51that's what's going to give this ring value.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- And if you were to sell this at auction, it'll be around the £100 mark.- Right.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- So £80-£120.- Yeah, right. - Happy?- Yes, very happy.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02Let's go and see what else we can find.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04We're not far off that target now,
0:12:04 > 0:12:08but Jonty's still on the prowl for more pieces to take to the auction.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13So we can send Maureen for some rest and recuperation after her surgery.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17This nine carat ring and gold crucifix are contemporary items
0:12:17 > 0:12:22and at £30-£50 they ought to stir up some interest on the day.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26Not to be outdone, Darren's uncovered even more precious metal
0:12:26 > 0:12:30that could well tip the scales in our favour.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- I found this ring. - Oh, wow, look at that.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38That's rather sizeable, isn't it? Do you have any idea who owned that?
0:12:38 > 0:12:43My brother went out on his trips and he saw this bloke
0:12:43 > 0:12:46and got it for exchange for petrol.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48And then he thought, "I might as well have that ring."
0:12:48 > 0:12:54He wore it for a bit and then he decided to give it to Mum to sell.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56Cor, how extraordinary.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59Cos if my eyes don't deceive me, this says 18 carat gold here,
0:12:59 > 0:13:00that's amazing.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- So this was, what, for a can of petrol?- Yeah.- God, what a swap!
0:13:04 > 0:13:05It is!
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Well, I have to say, it's not the prettiest ring in the world.
0:13:08 > 0:13:09Does it fit me?
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Oh, look at the size of that. - And it fits.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15And gold is selling very well at the moment.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- Estimate for that, £150-£200. - That's brilliant.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22So I just think that's an amazing find.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- What do we hear that is amazing? - Have a look at this.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Swapped for a can of petrol I understand, is that right?- Yes.
0:13:28 > 0:13:33- You're joking!- At auction, worth between £150 and £200.- Oh, right.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36- Wow.- Thanks, Russell. He gave it to me.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39That is such a good find, I think we could call it a day.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43I think we've had enough rummaging. Have you enjoyed yourself?
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- I've enjoyed all of it today. - Have you? Oh, good.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48And based on Jonty's lowest estimates,
0:13:48 > 0:13:52if we add that 150 to what we've already found today,
0:13:52 > 0:13:56you wanted £300, didn't you, to help you up to Scotland on your holiday?
0:13:56 > 0:14:00We reckon at auction, actually, you should make £380.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03Sounds brilliant.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- Yeah, very good.- She approves. - Bonny Scotland, here we come.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11Well, it's great news that we're on target today.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16And, we've every reason to feel optimistic about our finds.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18Maureen may have briefly forgotten
0:14:18 > 0:14:21which of her ex-suitors gave her this lovely ruby ring,
0:14:21 > 0:14:25but at £80-£100, it should sweep the bidders off their feet.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29Those cigarette cards should hopefully catch the interest
0:14:29 > 0:14:33of a collector or two with a tempting estimate of £30-£50.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37And there's also Darren's toy car collection at £30-£50,
0:14:37 > 0:14:41let's hope this childhood nostalgia fuels the bidding come auction day.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44It's the lady's bid then at £25...
0:14:44 > 0:14:48Coming up, a family heirloom fails to stir our bidders.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- Little bit disappointing, that. - That was my mother's, as well.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Oh, dear.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58And there's a rush for gold when one of our items goes under the hammer.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Have you got any gold things, Darren?- Umm...
0:15:00 > 0:15:06- Maybe you should have brought them along.- Most probably, yeah. I'll hold on to them.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08Be there for the final crack of the gavel.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17It's been a little while now since we were with Maureen and Darren at their home.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21They're trying to raise enough money so they can whisk themselves away to Scotland.
0:15:21 > 0:15:26So today we've brought all their bits and pieces here to Sworders Auction Rooms in Stansted.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30And we're hoping that the bidders here are going to be just as charmed
0:15:30 > 0:15:33as we were by Maureen's family heirlooms.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39Sworders Auction Rooms have got all manner of items on display today,
0:15:39 > 0:15:41so I think those heirlooms are in good company.
0:15:41 > 0:15:46And it looks as though that novelty ashtray is already getting some interest.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Hi, Maureen, Darren, how are you? - Hi, how are you doing, guys?
0:15:51 > 0:15:54Tell me, how are you feeling about the auction today?
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- Yeah, looking forward to it. I'm not nervous.- You're not?
0:15:58 > 0:16:00No, I don't mind, I'm looking forward to it.
0:16:00 > 0:16:06- And what about you, Darren, how are you feeling about today?- Quite excited, looking forward to it.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- Are you looking forward to going to Scotland?- Very excited, yeah.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- Have you got your kilt sorted out, Darren?- That's yet to be planned.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17I tell you what, the auction's about to start, let's go and find a good place. Follow us.
0:16:17 > 0:16:22Maureen has brought along some additional pieces of gold jewellery that she's keen to sell
0:16:22 > 0:16:25and they're going into the auction with an estimate of £50.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31Unfortunately the gold ring which caught Jonty's eye isn't being sold today after all.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34We get into position as our first lot comes before the room.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38Maureen, there's a pretty little charm bracelet coming along now,
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- silver, how long have you had it? - Quite a few years.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43When I was 17 my father had it made for me, the bracelet,
0:16:43 > 0:16:47the charms, they were all bought for birthdays,
0:16:47 > 0:16:51from my sons, and from my father as well, and my mother.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55£20-£40 was my estimate, we should get it away.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00£30, anywhere? £30? £20. Silver charm bracelet for £20.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04£20, I'm bid at the counter, any interest at £22? £22, there. £25?
0:17:04 > 0:17:11No? £22, the lady seated now at £22. £25, there. £28, £30, £32, £35,
0:17:11 > 0:17:14£38, £40, £42, no?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Gentleman in the centre at £40, any interest at £42?
0:17:17 > 0:17:22I'm selling for £40 in the centre, any further interest? £40.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- Very good.- Top of the estimate. - Brilliant.- Yeah, £40.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Well, the bidders obviously admire Maureen's taste in jewellery.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35And speaking of admirers, our next lot is that engagement ring
0:17:35 > 0:17:39that Maureen was given by one of her suitors many years ago.
0:17:39 > 0:17:44On the advice of the auction house, the estimate has been revised at £20-£30.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47We had it listed as ruby, actually it's not ruby, it's a garnet.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- Yes, it's a garnet. - So, it's not quite as good, is it?
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- He was only young, he was and I was. He hadn't got the money really. - Bless him.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56£20, anywhere?
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- Come on.- £20.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00£20, I'm bid. Any interest at £22?
0:18:00 > 0:18:05Opening bid of £20 for the ring, then. £22, there. £25?
0:18:05 > 0:18:08£28. £30. £32. £35.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11£32, by the counter at £32. Any interest in £35?
0:18:11 > 0:18:16So it's with you at £32, any further interest? Selling for £32.
0:18:16 > 0:18:21- Did he tell you it was a ruby? - Um, no.- Oh, he didn't.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24He was, as I say, he was very young.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- £32, that was probably quite valuable actually when he bought it. - Yes.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30Maureen's jewellery is selling well.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33So it's a good thing she decided to bring along some extra pieces.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39You've got this selection of jewellery, where are these from?
0:18:39 > 0:18:45Through the years, presents probably, you know, from boyfriends.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50£50 for lot one. £40, to start me. £30, a mixed lot of jewellery there.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53£30? £20, to start me. I'm bid £20. Any interest at £22?
0:18:53 > 0:18:57Opening bid of £20 for all that jewellery. £22. £25, sir.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00£25, £28, £30, £32, £35,
0:19:00 > 0:19:04£38, £40, £42, £45, £48.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06Sounds good so far.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09£50, £60, £65, £70.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13No, the lady's bid at £65. It's with you seated at £65,
0:19:13 > 0:19:15£65, to the lady seated.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- What do you think about that?- Yeah. - All right?- That's fine with me.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- All right with you, Darren? - I'm happy with that.- Yeah.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25Another great result, things are looking promising
0:19:25 > 0:19:28for Maureen and Darren's plans to head north of the border
0:19:28 > 0:19:29for a welcome break.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34Will our next lot bring us a touch of divine providence?
0:19:34 > 0:19:39This lot is a nine carat gold ring and a chain with a cross on it.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43Yeah? So we've got two items in the lot, estimate £30-£50,
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- so I'm hoping that it'll do more than I said.- Oh, good.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50£40, anywhere? £40? £30, to start me. £30, I'm bid.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52They obviously think these are quite good.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55£35, £38, £40, £42, £45,
0:19:55 > 0:19:57£48, £50.
0:19:57 > 0:20:03£55, £60, £65, £70.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07£65 by the door, then, at £65. Any interest at £70?
0:20:07 > 0:20:09£65 on my right.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11That's the gold market, I think, doing well.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- Yeah, gold does now, doesn't it? - Have you got any more gold things, Darren?- Umm...
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- Maybe you should have brought them along.- Most probably, yeah. I'll hold on to them.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24Maureen certainly has some gems in her jewellery collection.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29And the crowd here today recognise quality when they see it.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31We've reached the halfway mark,
0:20:31 > 0:20:35and so far we've managed to raise £202, so she already has over two-thirds
0:20:35 > 0:20:38of her Scottish holiday target in the kitty.
0:20:38 > 0:20:43If you'd like to have a go at selling, remember that auction rooms charge fees such as commission
0:20:43 > 0:20:46so it's best to check in advance.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49It's time to continue our auction as Maureen's next item
0:20:49 > 0:20:53is about to go under the hammer, and the jewellery just keeps on coming.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57We've got your two pearl necklaces coming up now, where are they from?
0:20:57 > 0:21:01One belonged to my mother and the other one was mine,
0:21:01 > 0:21:03that I used to wear when I was ballroom dancing.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06So, they've seen a bit of action on the dance floor, hey?
0:21:06 > 0:21:08Quite a lot, yes.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10Two pearl necklaces for £40, anywhere?
0:21:10 > 0:21:13£30, to start me. £20 for the two pearl necklaces.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15Come on, come on.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18£20, I'm bid. Any interest at £22?
0:21:18 > 0:21:20The opening bid then of £20.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25£22, right at the back there, £25. £25 there. £28.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29£28 sir? It's the lady's bid then at £25, any further interest?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31I'll sell for £25 on my left.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35Oh, dear. I feel they weren't real pearls.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- They were my mother's. - Yes, they were.- Really?- Yes.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41So people don't like pearls any more?
0:21:41 > 0:21:44Well, either I need to rethink my wardrobe,
0:21:44 > 0:21:48or we're running out of bidders for Maureen's jewellery.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51But we did at least get close to Jonty's estimate.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53Perhaps it's time to see how the collectables do.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57I like this little item, it's quite quirky, it's the Guinness ashtray.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- It caught your eye, didn't it, Jonty?- Yeah, it's great fun.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Very collectable, very desirable.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05The only problem with our ashtray, we've got a little chip.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09It's a bit damaged, I put £10-£20, that sort of price.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13£30? £20. I'm bid £20. Any interest at £22?
0:22:13 > 0:22:14Straight in at 20!
0:22:14 > 0:22:18I'll sell for the opening bid, any further interest? £20.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- That's good.- That's all right, yes. - Straight in there, top of the estimate, boom.
0:22:22 > 0:22:23At least one person wanted it.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26And one person's all we needed.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29All sorts of alcohol branding has a collectable market
0:22:29 > 0:22:33and this is definitely one of them.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- Cigarette cards time now. We've got quite a lot.- Yes.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Are you going to be sad to see these go?
0:22:39 > 0:22:43No, it was somebody I looked after.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47"If they'll make you some money," he said, "I'd be pleased to give them to you."
0:22:47 > 0:22:50And it's £40 at commission, any interest at £45 in the room?
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Straight in at £40. Straight in.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55Any further interest?
0:22:55 > 0:22:58I'm selling to commission then at £40.
0:22:58 > 0:23:03- What do you think, Darren?- He'll probably be looking down and... - Yeah, he will be.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- And seeing how happy he was it went for that price.- Good.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10Well, it's great that this little piece of history notched up
0:23:10 > 0:23:13another £40 towards our total.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17With just two items left, let's hope we can reach that target.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20We've got a little bedside cabinet coming up for sale.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22I've got my fair use of this.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24It was made, really, between the wars.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- 1920s, 1930s.- Yes, I thought it was. - That sort of date.
0:23:28 > 0:23:33Don't expect too much, it just needs to be sold to the highest bidder. Here it comes.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36£30 anywhere? £30? £20?
0:23:36 > 0:23:39£20 for an oak bedside cabinet, anyone tempted?
0:23:39 > 0:23:42£10 to start with then. £10, I'm bid. £12, there. £15.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45£18. £18, there. £20. £22.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48No? £20, right in front of the rostrum at £20.
0:23:48 > 0:23:49- That's fine.- Yeah.- 20 quid.
0:23:49 > 0:23:52Selling for £20 in front of me. £22, there. £25?
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Listen.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58£25, stood in front of the rostrum. Any further interest? £25.
0:23:58 > 0:24:04- £25, how about that?- Very good. - Happy? Good.- Yes, very happy.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08So that's £5 over Jonty's top estimate.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12Maureen's mementos are doing good business for us today.
0:24:12 > 0:24:13It's time for our final item,
0:24:13 > 0:24:16that collection of cars from Darren's childhood.
0:24:17 > 0:24:22Well, I wonder how we're going to do with all your... They're your toy cars, aren't they?
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- Yes, it certainly was.- Did you used to play with them a lot?
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Yes, I did a lot when I was a child.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31How do you feel about parting with them?
0:24:31 > 0:24:35Happy really, I've had my share playing with them,
0:24:35 > 0:24:38I hope they go for a good price, for a lot of money.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40It's straight in at £70 with me.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- £70, straight in. How about that? - Brilliant.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45£85, £90. £95.
0:24:45 > 0:24:50£100. £110? With commission then at £100, any further interest?
0:24:50 > 0:24:51£100!
0:24:51 > 0:24:53With commission.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57- £100!- That is great. - Are you happy?- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:24:57 > 0:25:02- That's fantastic, isn't it? - That it's gone to that much, yeah. - Congratulations.
0:25:02 > 0:25:07At twice Jonty's top estimate, that result's just what we needed.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11But how much have we made overall?
0:25:11 > 0:25:12In the circumstances,
0:25:12 > 0:25:15I was a bit worried because you didn't bring the ring.
0:25:15 > 0:25:20But we said at the start that £300 would help you on your trip to Scotland, yeah?
0:25:20 > 0:25:22Well, you've made that, you've made a whole lot more.
0:25:22 > 0:25:28- You've actually, if my maths is right, made £412. - Very good.- That's brilliant.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32- Brilliant.- Oh, we'll have a nice holiday in Scotland.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36- Yeah, we'll enjoy that. - Have a great trip, guys. - It's nice to have met you.- You too.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43Well, I'm glad that Maureen and Darren have made
0:25:43 > 0:25:46enough spending money for that holiday in Scotland.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49They're heading for the Highlands and a little bungalow in Fort William.
0:25:49 > 0:25:54They've been there before and they say it's ideal for a spot of relaxation.
0:25:54 > 0:26:00I love to go to this bungalow because it's all on it's own, very quiet, you know.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04I like the bungalow, the garden,
0:26:04 > 0:26:08and you've got the sea right in front of the bungalow.
0:26:08 > 0:26:14And going to all of the different places and to the different beaches.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- And Fort William.- Fort William.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20- Here's to Scotland.- Looking forward to that.- I certainly am, yeah.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28Well, all things considered, Maureen and Darren did quite well.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31And that money will certainly help them on that trip to Scotland.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34Would you like to raise money for something special?
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