0:00:02 > 0:00:06Welcome to Cash In The Attic. Downsizing is a difficult job at the best of times.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09You've got to decide what to keep, what's got to go, and of course,
0:00:09 > 0:00:12you're leaving behind a house full of memories.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16And for the lady we're going to meet today, she certainly has more memories than most.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38'Coming up on Cash In The Attic,
0:00:38 > 0:00:42'good vibrations for John's valuation of some military drums.'
0:00:42 > 0:00:45That's amazing. I can't believe it.
0:00:45 > 0:00:51'Our host makes some poignant discoveries, including some old notes left by her mum.'
0:00:51 > 0:00:55"Always useful for a point of no return. Love you, Mum."
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Well, I believe now is my point of no return because I have to move.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04'On auction day, some old gold turns out to be a great investment.'
0:01:04 > 0:01:07I don't know about rainy day, the sun's definitely shining.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12'Find out if John's forecast is correct when the hammer falls.'
0:01:12 > 0:01:15Well, today I'm in Middlesex and I've come to meet a lady
0:01:15 > 0:01:17who's called in the Cash In The Attic team
0:01:17 > 0:01:21to help her raise the funds she needs to turn her life around
0:01:21 > 0:01:24and to reward a very special friend.
0:01:25 > 0:01:31'Judy Young has decided to move out of the bungalow her mother Carol left her eight years ago.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35'Both Carol and her husband Geoff, who was an auctioneer, were avid collectors.
0:01:35 > 0:01:41'There are lots of their possessions still left in the house, which Judy is slowly sorting through.'
0:01:41 > 0:01:47- And I've collected the various... - 'Her cousin Pauline will lend a helping hand today.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52'Also joining us is John Cameron. He's keen to get started with his valuing.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54'I can't wait to meet our host.'
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- I shall be sorry to see it go. - Ah, good morning!- Hello.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Hello, Lorne! Nice to see you! - And you. This is fantastic. What a wonderful garden you've got.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Thank you. It's my pride and joy.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Well, actually, it was, before my time, my parents' pride and joy.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10But I thoroughly enjoy being here.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- But I understand you're selling the bungalow now.- I am, unfortunately.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Been in the family for 38 years.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20But, sadly, I was made redundant seven months ago
0:02:20 > 0:02:25and I've been unable to find another job and I can't pay my mortgage and bills.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- So, unfortunately, I have to sell. - So, Pauline, what do you think of the house move?
0:02:29 > 0:02:32Well, it's sad in some ways, cos I know Judy loves it,
0:02:32 > 0:02:36but at the same time, I think it's a nice new chapter in her life.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39A new start, to get on with things. I think it'll be good.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- You need to see these things as an opportunity, don't you?- Yes.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- Where's the stuff come from, Judy? - Most of, if not all, from my parents.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50And in fact, I didn't know 90% of it existed
0:02:50 > 0:02:54until I started clearing my loft about ten weeks ago.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57I've read so many notes my mother has left which I didn't know about.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00So it's been very fascinating.
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- And have you any idea how much money you'd like to make?- £2,000 would be very nice, thereabouts.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- And is that going towards the move? - It is. It's to help with the moving costs, which are fairly steep.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16And I'd also like to treat Pauline. We'd like to go to the theatre.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21Right, so we need to raise £2,000, then. It sounds like you've got some very interesting items there.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- I'm sure John's found some of them already. Shall we go and meet him? - Yes.
0:03:27 > 0:03:33'Judy's parents moved into this bungalow in 1972. And each room contains memories of them both.'
0:03:38 > 0:03:40So what have you found now, John?
0:03:40 > 0:03:44Well, I certainly had no idea I was going to see a collection quite as remarkable as this.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- Is this your mum again, collecting phonecards?- It is indeed.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49She loved her phonecards.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52She became an avid collector, as you can see.
0:03:52 > 0:03:58And now I have a huge collection and I don't really know what to do with them.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01So do you know how many there are altogether?
0:04:01 > 0:04:03In excess of 700, certainly, here.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07There are others that have been distributed around the family.
0:04:07 > 0:04:13Strangely enough, last week I was in the loft and I came across an envelope.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17And she says, "Dear Judith, I have rescued these special phonecards
0:04:17 > 0:04:21"as they are all to do with your friend the hedgehog." So shall I open these and see what...
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- You haven't opened that yet?- No. - If you're happy to.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Mum died eight years ago and I've just come across it,
0:04:27 > 0:04:31as I'm coming across lots of what you're seeing today that I didn't know about.
0:04:34 > 0:04:35- Yes.- They're lovely!
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Yeah, she knew I'd like those.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- They are fascinating. - Are you going to keep these separate from everything else?
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- I would definitely not part with those. They're special. - Don't mix them up with the others.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47I'll keep those with Diana.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50And I've also got Status Quo and George Michael and Prince,
0:04:50 > 0:04:52and I do love pop music.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54But the rest can go.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56John, what do you make of all of this?
0:04:56 > 0:05:01Phonecards themselves are quite iconic and they really are a phenomenon of the 1980s.
0:05:01 > 0:05:06They were developed earlier than that but they really reached their peak in the '80s and '90s.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10So the onset of mobile phones, whilst it put an end to phonecards,
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- it hasn't made a difference to people collecting them?- Not at all.
0:05:14 > 0:05:20Much like cigarette cards, although smoking is on the decline, there are still people collecting them.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23But you've said you want to take some out of the collection.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Yeah.- So we need to establish that.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27But even at 10p a card,
0:05:27 > 0:05:29you're looking at £70 to £100 there.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31But I haven't seen a collection
0:05:31 > 0:05:34so extensive or in mint condition.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38'Well, that's a pretty good figure for us to start off with.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41'But we're still a long way off that huge target.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44'I sense a big search is about to get underway.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50'Carol's life revolved around the house and the garden.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52'But being an auctioneer, Judy's dad Geoff
0:05:52 > 0:05:56'had a pretty good idea what would make a good investment.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58'He must have bought these five
0:05:58 > 0:06:00'full sovereigns and two half ones
0:06:00 > 0:06:02'with the future in mind.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05'Judy didn't know anything about them until recently,
0:06:05 > 0:06:10'but being solid gold, they get a whopping £750 to £1,000 estimate.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13'Pauline's search has paid off, too.'
0:06:13 > 0:06:16John, I found these in the bedroom.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19I don't think Judy would have a problem getting rid of these.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22Let's sit down and have a look then, Pauline.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24We've got a couple of carriage clocks.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- This has got a carriage clock in, I assume?- Yes, it has.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29You think Judy would be happy to sell these.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30What's the story behind them?
0:06:30 > 0:06:34One of them came from our grandfather
0:06:34 > 0:06:36and the other from a great uncle.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38So they've got quite a bit of history.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Yes, they go back a long way.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42Well, very much a Victorian item,
0:06:42 > 0:06:45developed in France at the beginning of the 19th century
0:06:45 > 0:06:48by, it's believed, Abraham Louis Breguet.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52The lovely thing about these two is the case of this one here,
0:06:52 > 0:06:54which would've been original.
0:06:54 > 0:06:55It came like that.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59They were carriage clocks, they were meant to be transported.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01And this little case here
0:07:01 > 0:07:03would protect the actual clock on the inside.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06We can see that the clock fits snugly right inside there.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09They always have these velvet linings and this leather case
0:07:09 > 0:07:10on the outside.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14But what this enabled you to do, if you were travelling on a steam train or on a ship,
0:07:14 > 0:07:17you could set your clock up,
0:07:17 > 0:07:21take out this little panel in the front and then close it back up,
0:07:21 > 0:07:24which enabled you to view the time, but also protected the clock.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29If it fell off the side, it would have a degree of protection there, which is quite nice.
0:07:29 > 0:07:34These, because they're made of leather and they're not as durable as the brass carriage clock cases,
0:07:34 > 0:07:37they tend to get worn and perish and get thrown away.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39So it's nice to see that you've got one here.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- Any idea what they're worth? - I wouldn't have a clue, no.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Well, certainly two clocks like this, together with the case,
0:07:47 > 0:07:51I'd be expecting about £150 to £200.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53An auction house might split them up
0:07:53 > 0:07:56but I think this one with its original case about £100,
0:07:56 > 0:07:58and around about £50 for this one.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- Excellent. Judy will be pleased. - Well, we're here to please her.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05'Pauline knows the house so well,
0:08:05 > 0:08:08'she goes straight for a collection of paperweights in the hall,
0:08:08 > 0:08:10'which Judy's dad collected.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15'Wherever he travelled for work, he'd always bring one back.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17'There are about a dozen here.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18'Some of them are by Whitefriars,
0:08:18 > 0:08:22'who produced some of the best quality glass in Britain.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26'John values the lot at £120 to £200.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29'Going by John's lowest estimates so far,
0:08:29 > 0:08:33'we stand to make £1,090 when we go to auction.
0:08:33 > 0:08:34'Now that's not at all bad.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38'So I think we can afford to take a little fresh air.'
0:08:40 > 0:08:44Now, tell me how involved you've been with this house over time.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49Very involved. My parents moved here two days after my wedding.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53And the whole family have been here. It's been a big part of our lives.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57All the grandchildren, it's the first place they came to after they were born.
0:08:57 > 0:09:03We had every family event here, birthday, Christmas, and it's been a brilliant, brilliant home.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08Tell me a little bit about the family history. You've had a lot to deal with, haven't you?
0:09:08 > 0:09:12The early 1980s were particularly difficult for my parents because
0:09:12 > 0:09:16both my sisters were diagnosed with terminal diseases,
0:09:16 > 0:09:17and my husband had left me.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21So it was a really hard time for them.
0:09:21 > 0:09:26And I think, really, they were the ones who had to suffer the most, really.
0:09:26 > 0:09:31And I found myself in 2002 the sole survivor of my family.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34And my mother's dying wish was for me to live here,
0:09:34 > 0:09:39which I have done for eight years and I've had the most wonderful time here.
0:09:39 > 0:09:45It sounds to me like you've dealt with more in your lifetime than three people's lifetimes.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48So how have you managed to get through that?
0:09:48 > 0:09:53Well, I am actually a really positive person. I don't really let things get to me.
0:09:53 > 0:10:00And I do feel that, although it has been really tough, I'm very, very lucky because I have my health,
0:10:00 > 0:10:02I have three super children.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04I have four wonderful grandchildren.
0:10:04 > 0:10:10And I thank God that I have good health, and I have my family around me.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13So, how do you feel now about this change?
0:10:13 > 0:10:19One door closes, another door opens. I've just had a lot of doors closing, I think.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21I'm just looking forward to the future.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26'Judy's optimistic outlook and courage is an inspiration,
0:10:26 > 0:10:30'and I'm determined to help her make the £2,000 target today.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35'The next good find is a boxed, limited edition paperweight,
0:10:35 > 0:10:37'another from Geoff's collection.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41'It's made by the French fine crystal company Baccarat
0:10:41 > 0:10:43'and was a Christmas present from Carol.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47'It has a hefty valuation of £150 to £250.'
0:10:50 > 0:10:56- Would you like to come through and see what I have out here? - Look at those!- Ah, boys' toys.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59Now, see what you make of those then, John.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04Because they were a huge surprise to me when I found them in the loft.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08They were tucked in as far as I could go into the eaves of the loft.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11I didn't know what they were, I had no idea.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15I brought two of the small ones down, cleaned them up,
0:11:15 > 0:11:19realised these were brass drums,
0:11:19 > 0:11:25went back in the loft last week and brought down these wooden drums, military drums.
0:11:25 > 0:11:31My great uncle founded the East Berkshire Boys' Brigade in 1952.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- Right.- And these drums were presented to him
0:11:36 > 0:11:38for use of the Boys' Brigade.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42And they have a date on them of 1916.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46I think they sound absolutely lovely. Do you want to try?
0:11:46 > 0:11:48DRUMS BOOM
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Isn't that lovely? - They are wonderful.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- You don't need a drumstick.- No, no.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56Fantastic. They are a collectable.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59Militaria collectors love this sort of thing.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01They collect them for the regiments they're attached to.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04One has the Royal Hibernian Military School.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06This one is the Royal Irish Regiment
0:12:06 > 0:12:07which, fantastically,
0:12:07 > 0:12:08around the crest
0:12:08 > 0:12:11has a list of all the different battles
0:12:11 > 0:12:12they've been in over the years.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14And collectors are looking for
0:12:14 > 0:12:17interesting things about regiments that are no longer around.
0:12:17 > 0:12:23Many of them were amalgamated and ceased to exist after the First World War.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25So that is where your collectors
0:12:25 > 0:12:28will really get their interest - the history around them.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Are you happy for these to be sold? - I am, because I have no room for them.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- So, valuation?- I have no hesitation putting a loose estimate
0:12:36 > 0:12:37of £200 to £400 on them.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Never. That's amazing.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41I can't believe it.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44'How close to the mark will John's estimate prove to be?'
0:12:44 > 0:12:47210. 220. 230.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49240. 250. 260. 270.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52'They're sure to march out in style. This could be exciting.'
0:12:52 > 0:12:56340. 350. 360...
0:12:59 > 0:13:05'Our host continues to search high and low around the bungalow, a family home for almost 40 years.
0:13:05 > 0:13:12'In the spare room, John has come across this very collectable Corgi model of a Morris Mini Minor.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14'It belonged to Judy's brother, Tim.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17'It's in mint condition, complete with its original box.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21'John reckons it could easily make between £20 and £50 at auction.'
0:13:23 > 0:13:25John, I wonder what you might think of this.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29I was just admiring your collection of royal commemorative mugs.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32There's more in the loft but I couldn't fit them on the shelf.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33So they're still up there.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36You've got quite a few there. So what's this?
0:13:36 > 0:13:38This was purchased by my father,
0:13:38 > 0:13:42many years ago, and I have had it on display
0:13:42 > 0:13:46but as it gets tarnished, I decided to put it away.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48If you don't clean silver, it does tarnish.
0:13:48 > 0:13:49But for me, the best bit
0:13:49 > 0:13:52is this wonderful scene on the front from the Pickwick Papers.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54Probably the original plates.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57We can see the artist's name there, Phiz, who was Halbot Browne.
0:13:57 > 0:13:58Phiz was his pseudonym.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03The actual Pickwick Papers were the first in the series of Dickens' novels.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06Published in 1836, 37, something like that,
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- and they were issued weekly, as little paper magazines.- Right.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15So the very first editions that were ever seen were issued in weeklies
0:14:15 > 0:14:17and then bound up.
0:14:17 > 0:14:18It was only later that,
0:14:18 > 0:14:22due to his success, they were then issued as books
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- and reproduced timelessly, over and over again.- OK.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29Let's look at the plate. We can see it is silver, nice and heavy, too.
0:14:29 > 0:14:30And we've got its hallmark there.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Certainly something we can sell.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36You have the original box and the certificate of Roberts and Dore.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- Good firm of silversmiths from Hatton Garden.- Mm-hm.
0:14:39 > 0:14:40So nice quality thing.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44Today, I think we'd be looking around a couple of hundred for it.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48I'd probably estimate about £180 to £220, something like that.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Would that be OK?- Yeah, excellent.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- So you don't have any more? - No. Thank you, Dad.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57'Judy's dad Geoff collected lots of lovely things.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01'For instance, these porcelain figures I noticed in the lounge.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05'Six of them are Royal Doulton and one is Royal Worcester.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08'They were gifts from Judy's mum Carol, who really loved them.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10'They're all pre-1987
0:15:10 > 0:15:13'and get an estimate for the saleroom
0:15:13 > 0:15:15'of £150 to £200.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21'There's just two days difference in age between Judy and her cousin Pauline
0:15:21 > 0:15:24'and I wonder if they've always been good friends.'
0:15:24 > 0:15:27So were you brought up together?
0:15:27 > 0:15:31We were, actually. We both lived in the same area.
0:15:31 > 0:15:37In fact, when I was a year, just over a year, I went to live with Pauline and her mum,
0:15:37 > 0:15:42cos my mother was in hospital having my sister, having a bad time and I needed to be looked after.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- Right.- So we became twin girls, really. For three months. - We shared a cot and a pram.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49We used to sit in the pram together.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- Share baths?- Yeah, and toys. THEY LAUGH
0:15:53 > 0:15:56I wondered how you remained so close because not everyone growing up
0:15:56 > 0:16:00with a friend or family member stays that close to them, do they?
0:16:00 > 0:16:04I think our lives have mirrored each other in a way, because we're both divorced,
0:16:04 > 0:16:08which is a bit unfortunate, so we have that in common.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12And we're both on our own. And we just get on, don't we?
0:16:12 > 0:16:14We are very similar, aren't we?
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- We are.- Maybe that's not good. - THEY LAUGH
0:16:17 > 0:16:22So Pauline, I know you're cousins, but how exactly? What's the family connection?
0:16:22 > 0:16:25My father was the brother of Judy's mum.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29They were both avid collectors.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32That's where we are different. I throw things away.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35So tell me a little bit about this evening out up to London.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- I'm a theatre buff. I love the musicals.- I love them but I haven't had a great deal of chance, really.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42- We went to see Hairspray a few months ago.- Mm-hm.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44And Pauline liked that.
0:16:44 > 0:16:49And I think Pauline would really enjoy going up there and seeing a show.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53She can choose because I wouldn't know what to choose.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- How do you feel about the move now? - I've come to terms with it now.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01And I think what has helped, strangely, is clearing out the loft.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03It's been very therapeutic doing that.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07Actually, I do feel better and I am ready to move on.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11'Well, this decluttering exercise is certainly going to help.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15'But there are a few things here that are too precious to part with.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18'Judy has found something in a cupboard though,
0:17:18 > 0:17:19'and she needs an expert opinion.'
0:17:21 > 0:17:27- Hi, John. I've found a couple of these.- Ah, you said you had some more silverware.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Yeah, I have. In fact, these are two of seven that I have, all different.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- But all a similar sort of theme. - Where do they come from?
0:17:35 > 0:17:39These were part of my father's collection, and before my mother died
0:17:39 > 0:17:42she told me there was a treasure-trove, in her words,
0:17:42 > 0:17:45in the loft, in a suitcase that Dad had put away,
0:17:45 > 0:17:49which contained seven of these similar commemorative plates,
0:17:49 > 0:17:51plus lots of other goodies.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53And that was Dad's treasure.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55They certainly look in very good condition.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57I'm guessing they're all a variation on this theme,
0:17:57 > 0:18:00with this, what we refer to as an Armada dish,
0:18:00 > 0:18:01with a crown set in the middle?
0:18:01 > 0:18:07- Absolutely, yes, they are.- OK. Well, these were very common in the 1970s.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11They tend to issue them around a commemorative date,
0:18:11 > 0:18:16such as the centenary of Winston Churchill's birth, Charles and Di's wedding, things like that.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18This one here is reversible.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21We've got the Churchill crown. We can see it both sides.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24This one here is for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
0:18:24 > 0:18:29Although a lot of people bought these as investments,
0:18:29 > 0:18:33I don't think, in the long term, they've proved great investments.
0:18:33 > 0:18:38You tend to find these days they're worth little more than their weight in silver, their bullion weight.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- Mm-hm.- You say you've got eight in total?
0:18:41 > 0:18:42- Seven.- Seven in total.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44I think you'll be looking at
0:18:44 > 0:18:47around a couple of hundred pounds for those in total.
0:18:47 > 0:18:52And estimate-wise, I'd probably say £180 to £220, something like that.
0:18:52 > 0:18:53- Excellent.- Would that be all right?
0:18:53 > 0:18:55Yeah, thank you.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00'The exploration of Judy's house has proved really productive, and fascinating, too.
0:19:00 > 0:19:05'And we're all having one last thorough search of the lounge again before we pack up for the day.'
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- That's interesting, isn't it?- Have you found something?- Yes, I have.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12This is something quite special. I've just taken it out of my safe.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16This was actually given to me by my mother before she died.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21And I am quite attached to them because of the sentiment involved.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25In fact, there's a couple of notes that Mum has written to me about them.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28This note, that I didn't know about,
0:19:28 > 0:19:30she obviously put in just before she died.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34"Judith, I'd like you to have this gift for being such a help to me.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36"I love you, Mum."
0:19:36 > 0:19:41So that was very nice. But this note I did know about and she's put,
0:19:41 > 0:19:44"I bought these for Father about 1980.
0:19:44 > 0:19:49"These cost from the Royal Mint £1,000. So they're very valuable.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53"Always useful for a point of no return. Love you, Mum."
0:19:53 > 0:19:57Well, I believe now is my point of no return because I have to move.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01Well, I think, about the point of no return, it's a good time to sell them,
0:20:01 > 0:20:04most definitely, because they are a collector's set
0:20:04 > 0:20:06of four solid gold coins.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08A really nice set, too. 1982.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10They're in absolute mint condition,
0:20:10 > 0:20:13because they all come in these handy plastic containers,
0:20:13 > 0:20:15which prevent you from handling them.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18What gold are we talking about here, though? Is it nine carat?
0:20:18 > 0:20:21They're 22 carat fine gold.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25So that's pretty good. And each one has a wonderful portrait bust there,
0:20:25 > 0:20:27of Her Majesty the Queen.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Look at the detail. Isn't it fantastic?
0:20:30 > 0:20:32And then on the obverse side here,
0:20:32 > 0:20:38we've got the very iconic portrait here of St George on horseback,
0:20:38 > 0:20:39slaying the dragon.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44That was designed by Benedetto Pistrucci in around 1812, 1813, something like that.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47We have the £5 piece, the £2 there,
0:20:47 > 0:20:51the full sovereign and the half sovereign here at the end.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53For this collection today, well,
0:20:53 > 0:20:56I guarantee they wouldn't sell for less than £1,000.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58My estimate would be £1,000 to £1,500.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01I'd be surprised if they weren't pushing that upper estimate.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- So how do you feel about selling them?- I'm happy with that valuation.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08Had they been less than Mum would have paid,
0:21:08 > 0:21:10I might have felt a bit more guilty about it.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13But I will let them go quite happily.
0:21:13 > 0:21:20- At the start of the day, can you remember how much you wanted to raise?- Looking hopefully to £2,000.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- OK. And that's towards the move and also for the show.- Take Pauline out.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27I think you can have quite a blow-out in London, actually,
0:21:27 > 0:21:32because the value of everything going to auction comes to £2,970!
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- No! Does it really?- Yes.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37That's amazing, isn't it? Well, thank you, Mum and Dad.
0:21:37 > 0:21:44Yes. And particularly all her handy notes, which have certainly guided us on our way.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- They are priceless.- Yes.
0:21:46 > 0:21:53'What a fantastic result for Judy. I'm so pleased and have high hopes for all her items in the saleroom.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56'There's those amazing military drums,
0:21:56 > 0:22:00'which came from her uncle, who founded a Boys' Brigade.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04'They should make some noise with the bidders at £200 to £400.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09'This boxed Corgi Morris Mini Minor is in mint condition.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11'At just £20 to £50, I'm sure there'll be a collector
0:22:11 > 0:22:14'in the saleroom who'll want to snap it up.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18'And mum Carol's huge collection of phonecards.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20'Judy wants to keep hold of a few,
0:22:20 > 0:22:24'but John reckons they could easily make £70 to £100 on the day.
0:22:26 > 0:22:31'Still to come on Cash In The Attic, we're on hand with health and safety advice.'
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- Breathe deeply through your nose. - 680. 700...
0:22:34 > 0:22:39'And does our luck depend on something Judy has asked the auctioneer to use?'
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- It's Dad's gavel. - It's Dad's lucky gavel? - I think you could be right there.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47'Find out if it does bring us good luck when it finally falls.'
0:22:53 > 0:22:57Now, Judy had a lot of items that we had to look at on rummage day
0:22:57 > 0:23:02and most of them had a very strong sentimental connection, being purchased by her mum or dad,
0:23:02 > 0:23:04who also left her the bungalow.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07Now, times have changed quite dramatically for her
0:23:07 > 0:23:12and she found herself in a position of having to sell these items and also the family bungalow.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15But we were there to help and we found lots of lovely items.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19We had a great day and brought everything here to Chiswick Auction Rooms in West London.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22She wants to raise £2,000 towards her house move
0:23:22 > 0:23:26and also to treat her friend to a great night out in the West End.
0:23:26 > 0:23:32So let's just hope that today, when the items go under the hammer, the buyers are ready to spend.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38'This auction house holds general sales once a week every Tuesday.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41'As John and I go in search of Judy and Pauline,
0:23:41 > 0:23:45'I can see today's auctioneer Tom is already getting into position.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48'Now then, about that gavel...'
0:23:48 > 0:23:51It was my father's. He was an auctioneer
0:23:51 > 0:23:54and this used to take pride of place in his office on a stand.
0:23:54 > 0:24:00So I thought today it would be quite nice if I could ask Tom if he would use it in the auction.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- It might bring luck. - Tom might like that.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06Although, auctioneers can be a bit sensitive about their gavels.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09I think, in these circumstances, he'd be happy to use it.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13I've had a look around to try and familiarise myself with your items
0:24:13 > 0:24:15but I've noticed one lot I can't see.
0:24:15 > 0:24:21- The phonecards.- No. The valuation didn't reflect the passion
0:24:21 > 0:24:25and dedication my mother put into collecting
0:24:25 > 0:24:30and so I've decided to leave them and the family can have them.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32But everything else is here?
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- Yes.- Are there any items you're apprehensive about selling?
0:24:35 > 0:24:39The drums. I've bonded with them in a strange way.
0:24:39 > 0:24:43I think it's because I now know the history of them
0:24:43 > 0:24:46and they remind me of childhood and they're fascinating.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48Pauline, have you ever been to an auction before?
0:24:48 > 0:24:54No. This is my first time, so I don't know what to expect but I'm really looking forward to it.
0:24:54 > 0:24:57How do you think Judy's going to stand up to today?
0:24:57 > 0:25:01- Cos a lot of them are sentimental items.- Yes. I think there could be a bit of emotion,
0:25:01 > 0:25:05but I think she'll keep going and she'll be fine.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09I'm hoping the emotion is for all the right reasons, in other words we made lots of money.
0:25:09 > 0:25:13- Otherwise we'll be crying, too. Shall we get in position and sell some items?- Yep.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17- Follow me this way. - Right, thank you.
0:25:17 > 0:25:22'If you'd like to try buying or selling at auction, bear in mind that there are charges to be paid,
0:25:22 > 0:25:25'including commission. They vary from one saleroom to another,
0:25:25 > 0:25:27'so it's always worth enquiring well in advance.'
0:25:30 > 0:25:34Right, now, our first lot is the boxed Corgi die-cast model
0:25:34 > 0:25:36of a Morris Minor in purple,
0:25:36 > 0:25:40which is why John is in purple today, to complement our lots.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Remind me where this is from.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45This is from a box in the attic marked "Tim's Toys,"
0:25:45 > 0:25:48who is my brother born in 1963,
0:25:48 > 0:25:51and it was all his little toy cars.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54I think my mother must have put it in there for safekeeping.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58Miss Young has asked me to use this gavel in memory of her father, an auctioneer.
0:25:58 > 0:26:03Nice rosewood one. Hope we can bring her a bit of luck. Lot number 208.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06£20 for it. Thank you, bid at 20. At 20. 22?
0:26:06 > 0:26:10- Come on.- £20. 22 there. 25? 25.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- 28. 30. 32. - Yes, that's what I like to see.
0:26:13 > 0:26:1640. 42. 45. At £42 now.
0:26:16 > 0:26:21I'll take 45. £42, are we done? At £42. 42 and going.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23- £42.- Lovely.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25- Are you happy with that? - Yes, lovely.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29'That's a great result for our first lot.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32'I hope Geoff's gavel continues to bring us luck.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36'Let's see what happens now with the collection of paperweights.'
0:26:38 > 0:26:40Was it your mum who collected all of these?
0:26:40 > 0:26:45No, my father. He enjoyed collecting them. Each time they went to Scotland, he bought one.
0:26:45 > 0:26:50That would make perfect sense, because we've got names like Caithness and Strathearn,
0:26:50 > 0:26:51very Scottish.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54A nice collection. Some big names in there. Webbs, Whitefriars.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58I've put the 14 together at £120 to £200,
0:26:58 > 0:27:00which is a reasonable estimate.
0:27:00 > 0:27:01Should get some bidding going.
0:27:01 > 0:27:05- Are they to your taste? - Yes, I love them. Very nice indeed.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07£100 start me.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10£80 for them. Thank you, £80. 85 there. 90.
0:27:10 > 0:27:145. 100. 110. 120.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17130. 140.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20150. 160. 170.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23- Bid's in front of me at 160. You out?- 170.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26At 160, selling. All done? At 160, then. Finished at 160 and gone.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29170, new bidder. 180. 180. 190?
0:27:29 > 0:27:34180, your bid. In the chair at 180. Last shot, at 180 and going.
0:27:34 > 0:27:38- All finished? 180.- Wow! Excellent!
0:27:38 > 0:27:41'The gavel is still working well for us
0:27:41 > 0:27:44'and I can't help wondering if the winning bidder has bought these
0:27:44 > 0:27:47'to add to an existing collection.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49'The two carriage clocks are up next.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52'They belonged to Judy's step-grandfather and great-uncle.'
0:27:54 > 0:27:58- What have we got on this? - We've put them together. The auctioneers haven't split them.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01We've got £150 to £200.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04I've rated the one with its original case as the better
0:28:04 > 0:28:08at £100 to £150 and the other one as £50 to £100.
0:28:08 > 0:28:10So they just put those estimates together as one lot.
0:28:10 > 0:28:13- Are you happy with that price? - Yes, fine, thank you.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16We'll be happy if we make it, of course. Hopefully a bit extra.
0:28:16 > 0:28:19£100. £80.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22£80. £80. 85. 90.
0:28:22 > 0:28:2795. 100. 110. 120.
0:28:27 > 0:28:31130. 120 bid. At 120. At 120. 130.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33140. New bidder at 130 there.
0:28:33 > 0:28:37140. At 130. Are we done for 130? Last chance. Going. All done?
0:28:37 > 0:28:39- Bid's there. 130. - GAVEL BANGS
0:28:39 > 0:28:40- Well...- 130. Little bit less.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42I'm slightly disappointed
0:28:42 > 0:28:46because I know carriage clocks aren't as fashionable as they once were,
0:28:46 > 0:28:49but they were nice examples, good condition and original case.
0:28:49 > 0:28:52Goes to show that people aren't putting them on display.
0:28:52 > 0:28:55'I don't think they did too badly, though,
0:28:55 > 0:28:57'so we shouldn't be too downhearted.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00'Now it's the turn of the porcelain figures,
0:29:00 > 0:29:02'something Judy's dad collected for her mum.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06'Most of them are Royal Doulton and one is Royal Worcester.'
0:29:07 > 0:29:11- Judy, you've retained one or two, haven't you?- I have.
0:29:11 > 0:29:15From the original collection, I decided to keep three.
0:29:15 > 0:29:17But the rest I'm happy to part with.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19We've still got the same estimate on them
0:29:19 > 0:29:21so hopefully you taking those out
0:29:21 > 0:29:23won't have done too much damage.
0:29:23 > 0:29:24Hopefully we'll get the 150.
0:29:24 > 0:29:27£100. £80 to go.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30£80 in two places. 85. 90.
0:29:30 > 0:29:3395. 100. 110. 120.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36130. 140.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39130. Bid at 130. 140. At 130. Take 140. At 130, are we done?
0:29:39 > 0:29:42- Hard times, I'm going to sell at 130. At 130. - GAVEL BANGS
0:29:42 > 0:29:47- 130.- Not bad seeing as you took three out, I think.
0:29:47 > 0:29:48Only £20 under our lower estimate.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- They didn't even know. - I don't think they noticed.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54'It just goes to show that these graceful
0:29:54 > 0:29:57'and pretty porcelain figurines are still popular.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00'Maybe they'll be off to join an existing collection.
0:30:00 > 0:30:03'The silver commemorative plates are coming up next
0:30:03 > 0:30:06'with examples from the Queen's Silver Jubilee,
0:30:06 > 0:30:08'Princess Anne's wedding
0:30:08 > 0:30:10'and Prince Charles's marriage to Lady Diana Spencer.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12'Judy told John she had seven,
0:30:12 > 0:30:14'but she's managed to find
0:30:14 > 0:30:16'another one to add to the set.
0:30:16 > 0:30:17'The estimate stays the same,
0:30:17 > 0:30:20'though, at £180 to £220.'
0:30:23 > 0:30:26I don't know the origins because I just found them in a treasure-trove,
0:30:26 > 0:30:31described by my mother, after her death, in a suitcase in the loft.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34I had no idea they existed before then.
0:30:34 > 0:30:37£100. Thank you. Bid £100. I'll take 110. At £100.
0:30:37 > 0:30:40110 I'm bid. 110. 120. 120.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43130. 140. 150. 160.
0:30:43 > 0:30:46170. 180. 190. 200. 210.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- LORNE GASPS - 220. 230. 240.
0:30:48 > 0:30:51230 bid. At 230. Take 240. At 230.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54At 230. The bid's here at 230. Are we done?
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- Last chance, 230. Going at 230. All out. - GAVEL BANGS
0:30:57 > 0:31:01- £230! That's good, isn't it? - Excellent.
0:31:01 > 0:31:05'That's a great return on her dad's investment after all these years.'
0:31:07 > 0:31:10- Right, you must be pleased with that silver result.- Very.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12Actually, I think it's been very strong this morning.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- It has.- Any disappointments?
0:31:14 > 0:31:17No, none at all. It's all been very good. Excellent.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- What did you think of it all, Pauline?- Brilliant.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23And we've still got some lovely lots coming up this afternoon.
0:31:23 > 0:31:25The drums, a lot of gold.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30Gold is doing very well. And that beautiful Baccarat paperweight.
0:31:30 > 0:31:34If we can't make money with that selection, I don't think we've got a chance anywhere!
0:31:34 > 0:31:37But the good news so far is, the pressure's slightly off us,
0:31:37 > 0:31:39because so far we've banked £712!
0:31:39 > 0:31:40- Wow!- Well done.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42That's excellent.
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- So you can really enjoy it this afternoon.- Thank you.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48And, better still, we've got a bit of a break now, so shall we?
0:31:48 > 0:31:54- You got something you wanted to look at, John?- You've got a break. I'm looking at something a bit special.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56Let him do the work. Come on.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00'While we take a break, John's keen to check out
0:32:00 > 0:32:02'the best buys in the saleroom.
0:32:02 > 0:32:05'Maybe something here will make a great investment, too.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07'How about this clock ensemble?'
0:32:09 > 0:32:12There's this wonderful little dual
0:32:12 > 0:32:14aneroid barometer and carriage clock
0:32:14 > 0:32:15in this beautiful brass case
0:32:15 > 0:32:18with some wonderful cloisonne work to the front.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20And in the top, you also have the benefit of this compass,
0:32:20 > 0:32:23so when you're below deck in your cabin,
0:32:23 > 0:32:25you can tell the time, see how the weather will fare
0:32:25 > 0:32:28and tell what direction you're sailing in.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31I think this could be a real bargain today.
0:32:31 > 0:32:35The estimate on this piece is £200 to £300.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37I think if you can buy it within that estimate,
0:32:37 > 0:32:40the weather will certainly be sunny all day.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43'Clearly there was no-one in the room who wanted a carriage clock
0:32:43 > 0:32:47'with built-in compass and cloisonne decoration.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49'Have people got no taste?
0:32:49 > 0:32:53'Overly customised carriage clocks may not be to the bidders' liking,
0:32:53 > 0:32:56'but we do know that they have a taste for paperweights.
0:32:56 > 0:33:00'The collection earlier sold for just under the top of the estimate
0:33:00 > 0:33:02'so we have high hopes for the next one,
0:33:02 > 0:33:04'a boxed limited-edition Baccarat paperweight,
0:33:04 > 0:33:07'which has a serpent in the glass.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09'It's up for £150 to £250.'
0:33:11 > 0:33:14I absolutely love this piece. I think it is stunning.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18Firstly, it's one of the best glassmakers, Baccarat.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20Rivalled only really by Lalique.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22And, of course, it's a serpent paperweight.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26Limited edition of 300, so we know that there's a finite amount produced.
0:33:26 > 0:33:29How did you get hold of this?
0:33:29 > 0:33:32My mother bought it for my father as a special present
0:33:32 > 0:33:36because she knew he loved his paperweights and this is a particularly special one.
0:33:36 > 0:33:41- You said you liked the paperweights. Is this one of your favourites? - Yeah, I think that one is, probably.
0:33:41 > 0:33:46- There's just something about it that says it's good quality. - It's very unusual.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49£100 for it. Thank you. I'm bid £100.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52£100. Take 110 for it. £100. Take 110.
0:33:52 > 0:33:56110 there. Do you want 120?
0:33:56 > 0:33:59130. 140.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02150. At 140. 140, all done?
0:34:02 > 0:34:04At 140. Going to go out the door at 140...
0:34:04 > 0:34:06140.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08140. That's a bit of a disappointment, actually.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10- Yeah. A snake in the grass somewhere.- Yes.
0:34:10 > 0:34:13Never mind. We've still got the gold to come.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15'Yes, must be positive. After all,
0:34:15 > 0:34:18'it was only slightly under the lower estimate.
0:34:18 > 0:34:22'We're back to some silver now. It's the Pickwick Papers Christmas plate
0:34:22 > 0:34:26'which has an estimate of £180 to £220.
0:34:26 > 0:34:31'It's made by a renowned silver maker, Roberts & Dore,
0:34:31 > 0:34:36'so let's hope that impresses the silver buyers, who are clearly out in force today.'
0:34:36 > 0:34:39£100 for it. £100 for it.
0:34:39 > 0:34:43A bid at £100. In front of me at £100. I'll take 110. 110. 120. 130.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46140. 150. 160.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49170. 180. 190. 200.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52190. Bid at 190. Take 2 now. 190. Give me 2 for it.
0:34:52 > 0:34:55At 190. Done at 190? All out at 190?
0:34:55 > 0:34:58At 190. 200 in. 210.
0:34:58 > 0:35:03220. At £210. Seated at £210. Take 220. At 210, selling. All done? 210.
0:35:03 > 0:35:09- £210.- Happy with that?- Yeah, that's good. Good old Mr Pickwick.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12'I wonder if its new owner is a Charles Dickens fan
0:35:12 > 0:35:15'or whether they'll just melt it down for scrap.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17'Next the early-20th century military drums
0:35:17 > 0:35:19'which have impressed us all so much.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22'They were given to Judy's uncle who ran a Boys' Brigade.
0:35:22 > 0:35:25'Five of them come from the now-disbanded
0:35:25 > 0:35:27'3rd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment,
0:35:27 > 0:35:30'which makes them highly collectable.'
0:35:30 > 0:35:33You want £200 to £400 cos you don't want to take them home.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37I don't want to take them home, but I want to get at least what they're worth.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41Start me at £200. They'll make more. £200. Thank you.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43£200 there. 210. 220.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47230. 240. 250. 260. 270.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50280. 290. 300. 310. 320.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54330. 340. 350. 360. 370.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57380. 390. 400.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01420. 440. 460. 480. 500.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04480. 480. Will take 5 now. 500, new bidder.
0:36:04 > 0:36:08520. 540. 560. 580. 600.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12Breathe deeply through your nose. We haven't even stopped yet.
0:36:12 > 0:36:15750. 780.
0:36:15 > 0:36:17- 750.- I love those drums.
0:36:17 > 0:36:18At 750.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22750 for the drums. Are we done at 750? Last chance for a bid.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24At 750. Last chance.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26£750!
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Can you believe it?
0:36:28 > 0:36:30APPLAUSE
0:36:30 > 0:36:32Are you pleased?
0:36:32 > 0:36:36'Judy is understandably completely overwhelmed.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40'What an absolutely incredible result there.'
0:36:40 > 0:36:44Sad to see them going away, but really pleased that somebody wanted them that much.
0:36:44 > 0:36:49'And Judy has just about recovered from that excitement when it's her last two lots,
0:36:49 > 0:36:52'which should also do well because they're both gold.'
0:36:52 > 0:36:55Our next lot is the five gold sovereigns.
0:36:55 > 0:36:58Oh, no! This is another one I'll probably get very upset about.
0:36:58 > 0:37:02My father always felt that life would be safe
0:37:02 > 0:37:04if he had a few sovereigns put by.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08I don't think we'll have too much to worry about with these. Pretty safe.
0:37:08 > 0:37:12£700. Start the bid at £700. 750.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15800. And 50. 900.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19And 50. £1,000. 950, then.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21950. Take 1,000. At 950.
0:37:21 > 0:37:24Give me 1,000. At 950. 1,000.
0:37:24 > 0:37:26Bid at 1,000. And 50.
0:37:26 > 0:37:29£1,000. £1,000. Take 50. £1,000.
0:37:29 > 0:37:3350 or not? At £1,000. And 50. 1,100.
0:37:33 > 0:37:34Whoa!
0:37:34 > 0:37:38Bid's there at £1,050. Take 11 now. £1,050. Are we all done?
0:37:38 > 0:37:41At £1,050. We done? Last chance and going. All out?
0:37:41 > 0:37:45They were put by for a rainy day, and this is my rainy day.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47OK. Well, it's a good amount.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49I don't think you could get a better time to sell.
0:37:49 > 0:37:53- I don't know about rainy day. The sun's definitely shining. - It's Dad's gavel!
0:37:53 > 0:37:56- It's Dad's lucky gavel. - You could be right.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58- I'm absolutely sure.- Definitely.
0:37:58 > 0:38:02'Well, whatever it is, let's hope it stays with us for the final lot,
0:38:02 > 0:38:06'the 1982 boxed Royal Mint coins.'
0:38:07 > 0:38:10Now, tell me what your mother had to say about this.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13When my mother died, she left them to me and there was a note inside
0:38:13 > 0:38:17saying that she hoped that I would keep them safely
0:38:17 > 0:38:22but to feel free to sell them if I reached a point of no return.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24And I have reached that point of no return,
0:38:24 > 0:38:29so I think it's nice that somebody who can appreciate the collection hopefully will buy them.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32The great thing about these is that they are in absolute mint condition.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35They've been in those plastic cases,
0:38:35 > 0:38:37so a coin collector can really study the detail
0:38:37 > 0:38:40in the George and Dragon and the Queen's portrait,
0:38:40 > 0:38:41so I think they're superb.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45If you had a close look, you'd really see the detail.
0:38:45 > 0:38:46A fantastic set.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48£800 for this, see how it goes.
0:38:48 > 0:38:50£800 in about five places. £800.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54850. 900. And 50. £1,000.
0:38:54 > 0:38:56- And 50.- We're over the reserve.
0:38:56 > 0:38:59And 50. 1,200.
0:38:59 > 0:39:021,250. 1,300.
0:39:02 > 0:39:041,250 bid. 1,300 there.
0:39:06 > 0:39:091,350. 1,400.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12At 1,350. Do you want 1,380?
0:39:12 > 0:39:14At 1,350. 1,380 over there?
0:39:14 > 0:39:181,380, new bidder. 1,400. 1,420.
0:39:19 > 0:39:221,420. 1,450.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26At 1,420. Are we done? Your last chance at 1,420. Going...
0:39:27 > 0:39:29£1,420!
0:39:30 > 0:39:33That's stunning. Really stunning.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35- You must be pleased with that. - I'm thrilled.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38I think Mum would be quite happy.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40I think your mum would be delighted, wouldn't she?
0:39:40 > 0:39:43Your parents just bought at the right time,
0:39:43 > 0:39:44and now is the right time to sell,
0:39:44 > 0:39:46no matter what the circumstances are.
0:39:46 > 0:39:51We're never going to have a time like this again when you're able to make so much money
0:39:51 > 0:39:53on gold and silver items.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56- And that's what they were bought for, as an investment.- Exactly.
0:39:56 > 0:40:02And it worked. I mean, we're talking 28 years ago, and it worked.
0:40:02 > 0:40:04'It certainly did, Judy.
0:40:04 > 0:40:05'And I think the day has been one
0:40:05 > 0:40:09'we'll all remember for a very long time.'
0:40:09 > 0:40:12I'm not a superstitious kind of person, but I'm going to ask you this.
0:40:12 > 0:40:17What role did you think your dad's gavel may have played in our success today?
0:40:17 > 0:40:23When I took it out of the loft in its box, I just thought, "I'd like to use that just to tie it all up,"
0:40:23 > 0:40:27because they were Dad's investments, and I think it brought me great luck.
0:40:27 > 0:40:30I shall treasure that for the rest of my life.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33Can you remember how much you were looking to raise?
0:40:33 > 0:40:36I optimistically said £2,000.
0:40:36 > 0:40:40Well, we've done quite a lot better than that.
0:40:40 > 0:40:46- You've actually banked £4,282!- No!
0:40:46 > 0:40:48No! No!
0:40:48 > 0:40:53- £4,282.- That's a good afternoon's work, isn't it?
0:40:53 > 0:40:58- And you get to keep your telephone card collection, as well.- Oh, yes!
0:40:58 > 0:41:03- Does that make you feel a bit more optimistic about the future? - I'm really excited about my move.
0:41:03 > 0:41:08I know it's the right thing and Mum and Dad will be with me wherever I am.
0:41:08 > 0:41:11And so will the gavel, cos I promise you'll get it back.
0:41:15 > 0:41:21'A few weeks later, Judy is in London's West End to celebrate her success.'
0:41:21 > 0:41:25Today I changed contracts on my new apartment, which I'm excited about.
0:41:25 > 0:41:30And I'm going to purchase new furniture, which is a real treat.
0:41:30 > 0:41:36And obviously the treat for this evening, coming to see Les Miserables for the 12th time.
0:41:36 > 0:41:41I've brought my cousin Pauline, who has never seen it before, so it's a real treat for her.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45'And after the show, Judy and Pauline had an extra treat
0:41:45 > 0:41:47'when they met two of the stars.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51'So, did they enjoy the show?'
0:41:51 > 0:41:56Today's performance was wonderful. Just as wonderful as all the other times.
0:41:56 > 0:42:01I think every time I see it, I just realise that I need to come back again and again.
0:42:01 > 0:42:07Absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to coming back more than once!