0:00:31 > 0:00:36Hi. Welcome to the show where we want to turn your unwanted antiques into hard cash.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41Bring your collectables along to one of our valuation days
0:00:41 > 0:00:46where our experts will put their reputations on the line to find the treasure amongst the trash.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51We then take a few lucky owners to experience selling at auction
0:00:51 > 0:00:54and put those valuations to the test.
0:00:59 > 0:01:05Later in the programme, we'll be back in Tattersalls' sales room to see how these owners get on.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Terrific!
0:01:07 > 0:01:13You can put that towards the beers, mate. No doubt. Drinks are on you.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21Think about where you'll put the money. When can I have it? Hang on!
0:01:23 > 0:01:25Thanks!
0:01:25 > 0:01:31950. Wow! Brilliant! You MUST be an expert! Proven.
0:01:36 > 0:01:43First, we go to the Edward VII hall to find out what the good people of Newmarket have to offer.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46There to help them are Kate Alcock...
0:01:46 > 0:01:53Being in Newmarket, it would be nice to see sporting memorabilia. Bronzes of horses or nice pictures.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56..and James Braxton.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00What a voyage of discovery! Who knows what we'll find?
0:02:00 > 0:02:03It could be Edwardian tea services
0:02:03 > 0:02:06or it could be some fabulous bronze.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15I spotted this out of the corner of my eye. It's quite unusual.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20I haven't seen one exactly like this before. I see. Where is it from?
0:02:20 > 0:02:25We found it in my husband's great-aunt's house, after her death.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29We thought it had a Minton mark on it.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34That's right. If we just take the lid off, and the interior lid,
0:02:34 > 0:02:37and turn it upside down,
0:02:37 > 0:02:41we've got the impressed mark for Minton, you're quite right,
0:02:41 > 0:02:46but this square with the cross dates it - to 1884. Quite early.
0:02:46 > 0:02:51For the design, it's quite ahead of its time. Um...
0:02:51 > 0:02:56The interior lid is badly damaged, but that doesn't matter TOO much,
0:02:56 > 0:03:01because, really, from the exterior, it's complete and in nice condition.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04That's what interests a collector.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Just going back to the design of it,
0:03:07 > 0:03:13obviously, a yellow glaze all over, and moulded in the form of an owl.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16The most interesting thing is this label.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21Did you notice that? I didn't, actually, no. Right.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25We've actually got a retailer - John Mortlock & Co - on his label,
0:03:25 > 0:03:31and we've got a hand-written date. Looking at that, it's dated 1885.
0:03:31 > 0:03:37So we've got the making... the manufacturing mark for 1884
0:03:37 > 0:03:41and then the retailer's label, dated 1885.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45So the two fit in very well together. A lovely piece of history.
0:03:45 > 0:03:53Would that fit with when your great-aunt purchased it? It was probably purchased by her mother.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55She would've been very young then.
0:03:55 > 0:04:01Well, do you like it? I have to say, I think it's hideous.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05Well, he is quite a bright fellow. Not my taste at all.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10Would you be happy to offer it at auction? Yes, I think we would.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15At auction, I think it ought to make between £300 and £500.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Gosh, that's super news, I think.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22Yes. Because it's a novelty item... Yes. ..and we've the Minton mark,
0:04:22 > 0:04:28and we've that lovely label on the inside, it makes it desirable. I'm delighted.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32I hope it makes somebody very happy. Good!
0:04:32 > 0:04:37Tell me about your rather nice table lighter here. Well, um...
0:04:37 > 0:04:44Me second wife's aunt, right... she died,
0:04:44 > 0:04:48and I think it came out of the old house she lived in.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53Have you ever used it? No. Never used it. No.
0:04:53 > 0:05:00I've got this rather nice cock bird here, made of spelter, with gold-painted decoration here.
0:05:00 > 0:05:08I like this. In the tree root here, we've got the match strike - a Ray Mears special(!) There we are.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12I've been informed everything is OK with it.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Somebody suggested it was for cigars.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19It's a fun thing that you'd have on the table.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24A centrepiece to your table, as well as cigars after dinner.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Very nice. Had it been bronze...
0:05:27 > 0:05:33Oh, yes. ..we would've been talking high hundreds. Yes. It would be irresistible.
0:05:33 > 0:05:40But I think the fact that it's just on a mahogany plinth here, light teak plinth here,
0:05:40 > 0:05:45it's not terribly old, but it's very handsome.
0:05:45 > 0:05:50I'm going to say £100-£150. Let's hope I'm wrong... And I get TWO.
0:05:50 > 0:05:56I get two out of it. It often happens. Oh, yeah. We watch you.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59Every day. ..Yeah. Oh, yeah.
0:06:07 > 0:06:12You've got a lovely set here. Where is it from? It belonged to an aunt.
0:06:12 > 0:06:18She worked for Master and Lady Wordy at St John's College... Right.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21..and they gave her this as a gift.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24And it... I inherited it.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29It came to you. Yes. What a lovely present! We've got so many pieces.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Lovely lady's dressing table set.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36We've got two brushes here, mirror, button hook, shoe horn,
0:06:36 > 0:06:42cut-glass powder jar, two clothes brushes, a cigarette box, over here.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47With a fitted interior for cigarettes.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51And, over here, this little leatherette case
0:06:51 > 0:06:55and we've got a manicure set, still wrapped up. Unused.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59And this is enamel decoration
0:06:59 > 0:07:01on English silver.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06The hallmarks do differ. Some pieces are a little older than others.
0:07:06 > 0:07:13The majority date from about 1937, typical of the colour and design of the pieces.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16I love the square border on here,
0:07:16 > 0:07:21which is very Art Deco, really, isn't it, in design? Yes.
0:07:21 > 0:07:27The silver is engine-turned, and then it's enamelled over the top.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32The shade of green is classic for the period. Late '30s, '40s.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37Um... In super condition, that's the really nice thing about it.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42This is cut glass. We've strawberry cut-glass decoration here.
0:07:42 > 0:07:49Again, a sign of quality. Quite deep-cut glass and heavy. The enamel decoration in lovely condition.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53And we've got the original boxes! All the individual pieces.
0:07:53 > 0:07:59Marked with Harrods. A sign of quality. She went to the best place for her dressing table set.
0:07:59 > 0:08:05To have the boxes is lovely for a collector. Any idea of value?
0:08:05 > 0:08:11We've two, four, six, eight, nine AND a manicure set. Nine pieces.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14What d'you think? No idea.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19At auction, in such nice condition, you're looking at £200-£300.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22Really? Is that a nice surprise? Yes.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27Very much so. I think you've got a very nice present here. Thank you.
0:08:31 > 0:08:37Tell me about these advertising jugs. They were issued by sales reps
0:08:37 > 0:08:43to pubs, as an incentive to sell whisky. If you sold several bottles, you got a jug.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48Now, which one did you buy first? That one, because I liked it.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52That was made in 1982. 1982, yeah.
0:08:52 > 0:08:58Handsome-looking fellow. Yes. Looks like he's drunk a lot of whisky. Rosy-cheeked!
0:08:59 > 0:09:06I went to a collector's sale and purchased those two, which made the set. Very good.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08I think they're very attractive.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13Where does this fellow come in? He's another of the Pickwick range,
0:09:13 > 0:09:16but it's not one of that series.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20These are water jugs. They were sales bonus things. Yeah.
0:09:20 > 0:09:26This one was filled with liquor, and offered as a Xmas present from reps.
0:09:26 > 0:09:32If you've been a good boy, selling lots of Dewar's whisky, you got one, filled with whisky.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37Doulton did a lot of this advertising ware.
0:09:37 > 0:09:43There was an exhibition at the V&A, in the early '80s, which they produced a catalogue for.
0:09:43 > 0:09:50Doulton made their fortune from salt-glazed stoneware. They put down all the drains in London.
0:09:50 > 0:09:56Then he tied up with the Lambeth School of Art and things developed.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59It's always been a progressive factory.
0:09:59 > 0:10:05Any idea about the value? How much did you pay for these two? Um...£25.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08For the pair. You did well there. Yeah.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12That one I picked up for about £5. £5?
0:10:12 > 0:10:19That was about seven years ago. Pricewise, I'm not a great expert, but it's a growing field.
0:10:19 > 0:10:25I went to an antiques fair and they had all this brewenalia, all to do with beer.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30I think if we put an estimate of £100-£150 for the lot...
0:10:30 > 0:10:37For the four? For the four. Yeah. ..see how we go from there. Sure. Sounds quite attractive.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39Quite a good return!
0:10:43 > 0:10:47So, there's some interesting lots to get us going.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52Gillian's Minton owl is an unusual colour. It should make its £300,
0:10:52 > 0:10:54despite the damage.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59Leslie's match-striker may appeal to hunting, shooting and fishing types.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Plenty of those around Newmarket!
0:11:02 > 0:11:07Angela's dressing table set came from Harrods - a sign of quality.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10As we always say, "quality sells".
0:11:12 > 0:11:17Ernest's boozy Toby jugs are Doulton which gives them a very good chance
0:11:17 > 0:11:20of selling at auction.
0:11:26 > 0:11:31So, we're now at Rowley Fine Art auctions, at Tattersalls'.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35It's normally the scene for very expensive horse trading.
0:11:35 > 0:11:41It looks quiet, but don't let that fool you. There are plenty of bids left on the book,
0:11:41 > 0:11:44and some shy dealers prefer to bid on the telephone.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52What does auctioneer Andrew Cheney think of our first four lots?
0:11:52 > 0:11:56Are Minton owl teapots very collectable? We'll see tomorrow.
0:11:56 > 0:12:02This is a real unknown commodity, I'm afraid to say, Paul.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07D'you remember that owl on the Antiques Roadshow, 20 years ago
0:12:07 > 0:12:11that made some unbelievable sum of money? £20,000, £30,000. Yes.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14This little chap won't do that.
0:12:14 > 0:12:22Um...however, down to earth, the yellow glaze that you've got there is a difficult glaze, ceramically,
0:12:22 > 0:12:25to get onto a pot. Um...
0:12:25 > 0:12:27This time, we're in the 19th century
0:12:27 > 0:12:32and he's a novelty piece, isn't he? Yes, exactly.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35Really, overall, in great condition.
0:12:35 > 0:12:42The only sad thing is that if we take his head off, the inner cover has been damaged - held on by tape.
0:12:42 > 0:12:49That, I'm afraid, could affect whether he sells or not tomorrow. Oh, dear!
0:12:49 > 0:12:53People have been looking at him. Gillian's used it a lot.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57At least he's been used. I think it probably has, Paul.
0:12:57 > 0:13:03We've put a valuation on that of £300-ish. Around that. £350.
0:13:03 > 0:13:08I don't have a problem with it selling at that sort of money.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13It quite easily could. Let's hope so. People have been looking at it.
0:13:13 > 0:13:18I'm sure they'll be back tomorrow. More Americans? No, English people.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23It's got a reserve of £280, so let's hope it makes it. Let's hope so.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36Angela's dressing table set. Nice to see it's not being broken up. True.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40A lot of nice things in amongst the set. Um...
0:13:40 > 0:13:44But I'm a little bit worried about the estimate.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48Would you want to be using someone else's brush? No.
0:13:48 > 0:13:54We've £200-£300 on this, reserve of £200. Yes. It slightly worries me.
0:13:54 > 0:14:01The only thing that MAY save it, and don't think I'm advocating smoking too heavily here,
0:14:01 > 0:14:07but this cigarette box really is terrific and has a lovely gilt interior.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12Hopefully, that might be the thing that saves the day for her. Fine.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17The auction is just about to start.
0:14:17 > 0:14:22Our first lot is a real HOOT! TO WIT, Gillian's Minton teapot. Sold.
0:14:22 > 0:14:27The moment of truth's coming up. It is, indeed. Yes. Excited?
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Reasonably. Reasonably(!)
0:14:30 > 0:14:34You don't care, really, do you? We'll just wait and see.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39We're hoping for at least £300. HOPING for, yes.
0:14:39 > 0:14:45I hope the lid inside the owl's head lid... It's quite badly damaged.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49But I think he's such a...such a striking thing... Yellow!
0:14:49 > 0:14:52He's got a very nice face. Lot 127.
0:14:52 > 0:14:57Here we go. Yellow-glazed Minton owl teapot, being held up for you there.
0:14:57 > 0:15:03And starting the bidding on this with me at 200...220...250...
0:15:03 > 0:15:05Brilliant! 280...300...
0:15:05 > 0:15:08(We did it!) £320, I have.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11Phew! Here on this lot, £320.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14The bidding is at £320. Here at £320.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18At 320, it's here with me at 320.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21At 320... At 330 now.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25340, I have. 340. I'll take 350 quickly.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28At 350, then. 350.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32At 350...360, it is now. Any advance on 360?
0:15:32 > 0:15:35I'm selling, then, at £360.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Sold. Terrific!
0:15:37 > 0:15:44Fantastic! If there was no crack in the internal lid... I was surprised.
0:15:44 > 0:15:49It DID have that nice label inside, a nice thing for a collector.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53Super! Well done! Thank you. I'm very pleased. That's lovely.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00Ernie, how are you feeling? A little bit nervous. Not as nervous as I am.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06OK, here we go. Here we go. Fingers crossed.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09I've got EVERYTHING crossed.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14Lot 240 now, and the Doulton character jugs.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16Two being held up there for you.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19And 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Yes! I'm now bid at 100.
0:16:21 > 0:16:27The bidding is right here with me at 100. Any advance? Selling at £100.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30At £100. Last chance for this.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Well... It was good.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35It started off fantastically. Fast.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39Yes. I thought, "Come on!" It's got some legs. Some legs.
0:16:39 > 0:16:45Trouble is, it fell at the last fence. He'd gone over the last fence.
0:16:45 > 0:16:51Good. He's got £100. What's a good investment with £100? I don't know.
0:16:51 > 0:16:59Are you going to go for some more porcelain? Probably Wade or Carlton water jugs. You'd be doing well.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03I think the Carlton ware scene's growing and growing,
0:17:03 > 0:17:09and Wade seems to be getting more popular. Hot tip from James. Thank you.
0:17:16 > 0:17:22Couple of lots away, Leslie. Yes. How are you feeling? Brilliant.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26Did you use it? 18 year ago, I packed up.
0:17:26 > 0:17:31You just packed up smoking. 18 year ago. Healthy man. Wise.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37Yes. What're you doing after the auction today? Going to Lowestoft
0:17:37 > 0:17:43for a reunion with the Normandy veterans. Brother-in-law was there.
0:17:43 > 0:17:50They're there for four days. We're staying there for two nights. That'll be lovely. A few beers!
0:17:50 > 0:17:53Not many(!)
0:17:53 > 0:17:55This is it.
0:17:55 > 0:18:01We've a reserve of £100. Lot 44. ..match striker being held up.
0:18:01 > 0:18:0680, 85, 90, 95, 100... Here we go. Yes!
0:18:06 > 0:18:09At 100...110 is the next bid.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13Quite happy with that? £110. And now, at 110...
0:18:13 > 0:18:18Any advance on 110? At £110... Excellent.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20£110.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25OK. Leslie. On the telephone. We scraped through.
0:18:25 > 0:18:31£110. You can put that towards the beers. No doubt.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34Drinks are on you!
0:18:39 > 0:18:44Your dressing table set is in superb condition and not been broken up.
0:18:44 > 0:18:50Quite unique. Yes. We hope it'll do quite well. You didn't use it. No.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52No, it's just kept in the boxes.
0:18:52 > 0:18:59So you've had this quite a long time. Well, I've had it six years. You don't feel like passing it down?
0:18:59 > 0:19:03No... You want to flog it! Flog it! Yes.
0:19:03 > 0:19:09Lot 403 now. Here we go. This is it. Part of it being held up for you.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14Thank you. Starting the bidding here with me at 150. 160, 170...
0:19:14 > 0:19:17(Yes!) 180, 190... It's gone.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22200 bid in the room. I'll take 225. At 200... Good enough.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27250 now. This is great! That's good news. Yeah.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30275 is now bid on my right. 300...
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Big grin.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34350, ahead of you.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37I wouldn't say it was worth 350.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39375 now.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44Blimey! There IS quite a bit of it, though, isn't there? HELL of a lot!
0:19:44 > 0:19:47£400. £400? 425.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51425. Left, at 425?
0:19:51 > 0:19:57I bet the kids would love to see this. They would. 475 now.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59£475...£500.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02Crikey!
0:20:02 > 0:20:05At £500... I'll take...25.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08525. Good, he pushed it out of them.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10550's next. 550 now.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14At 550, it's on my right.
0:20:14 > 0:20:19550, 550. Gentleman on the stairs. Unbelievable.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22At £550, are we all finished?
0:20:22 > 0:20:25Sold. £550. Well done!
0:20:25 > 0:20:30Go and have a look at it before you go. I'd rather have the cash.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35That's great! Everything sold.
0:20:35 > 0:20:42And Angela's dressing table set did especially well, selling at three times its reserve.
0:20:42 > 0:20:49We'll be back to see what else turns up for valuation, but first, I look behind the scenes at horse racing.
0:21:00 > 0:21:06There are 2,500 racehorses in Newmarket, and miles of gallop,
0:21:06 > 0:21:10like these, on Warren Hill, and I love horses,
0:21:10 > 0:21:14so it was a real treat to be invited by trainer Michael Bell
0:21:14 > 0:21:21just to get a closer look behind the scenes of his historic Fitzroy House Stable.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27We watched you on the gallops this morning. What's the daily routine?
0:21:27 > 0:21:31The horses get fed breakfast at about 5am,
0:21:31 > 0:21:34and then the lads come in at 6.30
0:21:34 > 0:21:36and they muck their three horses out
0:21:36 > 0:21:41and then get the first one they're going to ride tacked up.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44And then first lot goes out at 7.10.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47That takes about one hour 15 minutes.
0:21:47 > 0:21:55Had many big race winners from the stable? Yes. Last year, a filly from the stable won the Italian Oaks.
0:21:55 > 0:22:01Called Zanzibar. This filly, School Days, will hopefully follow the same path.
0:22:01 > 0:22:09A nice filly for this season. Horse racing memorabilia's so collectable. Like Frankie Dettori's boots. Yes.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Anything with Dettori attached to it.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16He's the the person who's most well-known in the racing industry.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21Anything associated with Frankie carries a premium. Makes a lot. It can do.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26I notice here you've got Orlando's hoof. This is a Derby winner. Yes.
0:22:26 > 0:22:32Where did you get this from. From 1844. It was owned by General Peel,
0:22:32 > 0:22:36who was some sort of great-great-uncle.
0:22:36 > 0:22:43My father had it and he thought it better off in a racing yard than stuck at home, in Gloucestershire.
0:22:43 > 0:22:50They don't do it nowadays. Pretty macabre, but interesting to have.
0:22:50 > 0:22:57Are you starting to get a collection of mementoes? Tend to be photographs of big winners.
0:22:57 > 0:23:02Every time we have a group or listed winner, I have a photograph done.
0:23:02 > 0:23:08Occasionally, we get the actual racing plate, which the blacksmith puts on.
0:23:08 > 0:23:13If we have a big win, we can have the plate mounted on a plaque,
0:23:13 > 0:23:20with the name of the race and the plate, "as worn by such-and-such, in such a race". Tends to be photos.
0:23:20 > 0:23:27You're obviously a man of passion and you love your horses. I love horses. You've got to, really.
0:23:27 > 0:23:31Great animals to be around. They give their all in a battle -
0:23:31 > 0:23:39the honest ones - and it's very rewarding to see a horse really stick its neck out and try for you.
0:24:01 > 0:24:09Away from those gorgeous horses and back to the valuation venue to see what we can take to auction.
0:24:11 > 0:24:16So who's the fisherman? Joey's more a fisherman than what I am. Right.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19Have you caught anything yet? Um...
0:24:19 > 0:24:25I think I caught a carp or a...few fish like that.
0:24:25 > 0:24:32Who found this? I found it in the loft of the garage, when we moved, a year and a half ago.
0:24:32 > 0:24:40It was with rubbish that was piled up but never actually got thrown out by the previous owners.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43Have you used it yourself? No. Well...
0:24:43 > 0:24:47I think we've a sea fishing reel here, because of its size.
0:24:47 > 0:24:52It looks like it's simulating Bakelite. It's quite heavy.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54We've the maker here, ELO,
0:24:54 > 0:24:58a well-known firm, making fishing reels.
0:24:58 > 0:25:03Value at auction - a fairly ordinary example - I'd say £20-£30.
0:25:03 > 0:25:10You could put a reserve on it, if you like. I don't think so. Quite happy to get rid of it? Yes.
0:25:10 > 0:25:15It would be interesting to follow the progress, whatever value it achieves.
0:25:15 > 0:25:22It didn't cost you anything! Exactly. OK. We'll do our best and get a good price for you.
0:25:23 > 0:25:28Splendid! You've actually brought on a clock. Yes.
0:25:28 > 0:25:33It makes a great change from seeing silver, porcelain and glass.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37It's a nice, Victorian dial clock,
0:25:37 > 0:25:44with a lovely mahogany frame round it. We haven't got a maker's name, but no matter.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45And...
0:25:45 > 0:25:51This was the quartz clock of its day. Yes. Victorian.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54Where did this hang?
0:25:54 > 0:26:00It used to hang in a church, along the road, in Newmarket. Right.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02For as long as I can remember. Yeah.
0:26:02 > 0:26:07And my mother... It was given to my mother and she passed it on to me.
0:26:07 > 0:26:13It's very nice. These are particularly popular, at auction now.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Let's have a look at the workings.
0:26:16 > 0:26:22No maker's name on the dial, but a maker might sign the back plate.
0:26:22 > 0:26:25Regrettably, he hasn't.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29But there we are. A nice, clean movement. It's been regularly oiled.
0:26:29 > 0:26:34It's looking a little gungy here, but there's no dust, which is nice.
0:26:34 > 0:26:41It's a single fusee movement. Mm-hm. Doesn't strike. No. And just keeps good time.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Any idea of its worth? Not really, no.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48I mean... £50-£100?
0:26:48 > 0:26:53Yeah, well...it's going to be considerably more than that.
0:26:53 > 0:27:01It'll be in the region of £400. Slightly more than you anticipated. Yes, definitely. Definitely.
0:27:01 > 0:27:06We'll probably put an estimate on it of £350, £450. Mm-hm.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10It should do £400-500. Lovely! Super.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27I'd say a sweetmeat basket, or something of that sort.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31In lovely condition. We've got a vacant cartouche.
0:27:31 > 0:27:36Normally, it has engraved initials. It's plain. That's good at auction.
0:27:36 > 0:27:41We've got a silver hallmark here, for Sheffield.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44It tells us it's 1901 in date.
0:27:44 > 0:27:50And the handle should be hallmarked somewhere. Yes, there. Again, that's a good sign.
0:27:50 > 0:27:55It's a lovely shape. Value at auction? No idea.
0:27:55 > 0:28:01Because it's in such nice condition, and a nice, small saleable thing,
0:28:01 > 0:28:08it ought to be £100. I'd like to put an estimate of £100-£150. Nice. Does that surprise you?
0:28:08 > 0:28:10It does, yes. Good.
0:28:17 > 0:28:23A lovely silver...what's that? A sweetmeat dish. And what did Kate say?
0:28:23 > 0:28:30About £80. That's quite nice. It's been in the loft for 15 years.
0:28:30 > 0:28:35Did you polish it up? No, it was clean 15 years ago and it still is.
0:28:35 > 0:28:42It's been kept in acid-free tissue paper. And there's no fingerprints on it.
0:28:42 > 0:28:47What'll you do with the money? We're retiring, going abroad.
0:28:47 > 0:28:52Abroad? Where are you going to go? Spain. Get in the sunshine? Yes.
0:28:52 > 0:28:57I don't blame you. Our winters are relentless. They are.
0:28:57 > 0:29:04Have you been over to Spain frequently? Yes. Let's hope this goes towards the Spanish villa, OK?
0:29:04 > 0:29:06Nice. Thank you.
0:29:06 > 0:29:11Three pieces of Georgian silver. Is this the family silver? They are.
0:29:11 > 0:29:15So you've had them a long time? Not really.
0:29:15 > 0:29:21They're from my husband's mother's family. So, does your husband know?
0:29:21 > 0:29:26Yes, I've just phoned him. So he's happy? He's quite happy.
0:29:26 > 0:29:31To take this one first, a gravy spoon or basting spoon.
0:29:31 > 0:29:36Hallmarked on the back here for Glasgow.
0:29:36 > 0:29:381829.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41It's fiddle and thread pattern.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46This fiddle shape to the handle and this thread casting.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48In nice condition, not much wear.
0:29:48 > 0:29:53I would think, at auction, it ought to make in the region of £70-£100.
0:29:53 > 0:29:59This one is a little more desirable, more silver. A nice soup ladle.
0:29:59 > 0:30:04Again, fiddle and thread. There's a crest engraved on the end.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08Hallmarked this time for London, 1829.
0:30:08 > 0:30:13The maker's initials - William Eley and William Fearn.
0:30:13 > 0:30:16Quite a well-known set of makers.
0:30:16 > 0:30:21At auction, I would say it ought to be £200, perhaps a little bit more.
0:30:21 > 0:30:28This is a bit more unusual. A straining spoon. Strainer detaches.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32Again, fiddle and thread pattern. Old English.
0:30:32 > 0:30:37No crest this time. Hallmarked, again for London, 1929.
0:30:37 > 0:30:44Initials WT... We've got a Walter Tweedie working at the end of the 18th century,
0:30:44 > 0:30:47but I think this is a different maker.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50Because of the straining attachment,
0:30:50 > 0:30:53I would think, at auction,
0:30:53 > 0:30:59an estimate of £100-£150 is fairly realistic, but it might make more.
0:30:59 > 0:31:04Does that surprise you? Yes and no. I hadn't any idea of its worth.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07It's just a bit unusual. It is.
0:31:07 > 0:31:14Do you use the spoons at all? No, they're in a cupboard. You'd be happy to get rid of them? Yes.
0:31:14 > 0:31:22We could certainly offer them at auction and I hope they'll make a good price for you. OK. Thanks.
0:31:22 > 0:31:26What's your name? Michael Caine. Not a lot of people know that!
0:31:26 > 0:31:32I'm so pleased you've managed to cart this oak gate-leg table down.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36We don't get enough furniture on our roadshows. This is lovely.
0:31:36 > 0:31:41Unfortunately, it's lost one of its leaves, probably a century ago.
0:31:41 > 0:31:47It's been replaced with this. The oak's warped up. Shame. It is.
0:31:47 > 0:31:52Now that's gorgeous. ..I don't know what that is!
0:31:52 > 0:31:57But that's lovely, lovely. It's consistent. I checked the runners.
0:31:57 > 0:32:05The runners have worn evenly with this. Unfortunately, the lock's missing. But that's very honest.
0:32:05 > 0:32:12That will help its value. A lot of these tables don't have drawers. This is unique.
0:32:12 > 0:32:19If the top was original, this would be about £1,200. Unfortunately, it's worth about 400. As low as that?
0:32:19 > 0:32:24The only thing you can do with this is pull this leaf down...
0:32:24 > 0:32:29and then you can slide that against the wall.
0:32:29 > 0:32:36Or put a sofa behind here and you could have lovely candlesticks and platters of silver.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38If we just slide it to the wall...
0:32:38 > 0:32:43you can see it takes on a different configuration.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47In a way, it's worth getting it restored before auction.
0:32:47 > 0:32:53A good restorer will charge £200 for a new leaf. Then you'd get £1,200.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56Right. That's something to think about.
0:32:58 > 0:33:06Frances, you've been very patient, waiting a considerable time to show me this. I'm pleased,
0:33:06 > 0:33:10because I love it.
0:33:10 > 0:33:15It's not to everybody's taste, but tell me, how did you come by it?
0:33:15 > 0:33:23Round about, I think, 1950, somewhere around there, my mother bought it at Maidstone Market,
0:33:23 > 0:33:30Maidstone in Kent, for 10 bob. She was always rather pleased with it. So would I be, I think!
0:33:30 > 0:33:37A number of people have said, "It's really nice. Find a signature." We can't find one.
0:33:37 > 0:33:44We've ripped off the back. We have. And there's nothing there, bar a little excitement...
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Follow me. On the back here...
0:33:47 > 0:33:50they've done a little sketching.
0:33:50 > 0:33:57Here's the ghostly-like outline of a thoroughbred horse with his attendant groom.
0:33:57 > 0:34:05He was maybe tidying up the anatomy of a horse, doing a quick preparatory sketch.
0:34:05 > 0:34:10And then, over the other side, it's extremely well painted.
0:34:10 > 0:34:18We've got the sportsman resting. He's had a good day. Snipe, partridge here, the hare.
0:34:18 > 0:34:26The black game and the grouse and his faithful attendant spaniel here with a very nice horse.
0:34:26 > 0:34:31And it's all done terribly well. Nothing is neglected here.
0:34:31 > 0:34:38Your mother has also added to it. Yes, I'm afraid she really liked the frame rather than the picture,
0:34:38 > 0:34:45so at one point she sprayed the frame and there's quite a lot of gold spots all over the painting.
0:34:45 > 0:34:51I think it needs a good clean! The more I look, the more I see.
0:34:51 > 0:34:57Any idea about price? Em, none, really. 10 bob, 1949-50.
0:34:57 > 0:35:03No idea. I think we should put an estimate on it of £500-£700.
0:35:03 > 0:35:08It would have been lovely to have found a signature. We haven't yet.
0:35:08 > 0:35:15We'll do a bit of work on it. OK. And see if possibly we can attribute it to somebody.
0:35:15 > 0:35:20It's Victorian School, very well painted. It could do quite well.
0:35:20 > 0:35:25The more I look at it, the more I like it. Thank you very much indeed.
0:35:25 > 0:35:32And from one beautiful country scene to another as I get some tales from the riverbank.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37Roger Still has been hooked on antique fishing tackle for years.
0:35:53 > 0:36:00Roger, what a lovely pastime. Relaxing hobby, isn't it? Nothing quite like being by the water.
0:36:01 > 0:36:09What are you fishing for? Trout. Rainbow or brown? Rainbows. I think there's one or two browns.
0:36:09 > 0:36:15I'm using an antique split cane now. I noticed. And what's the reel?
0:36:15 > 0:36:17A Hardy Perfect from the 1930s.
0:36:17 > 0:36:22Do you prefer using the antique gear? Very much so, you know.
0:36:22 > 0:36:30Fishes nicely, got a lot of charm. And a silk line? A dressed silk line, yeah, with ointment
0:36:30 > 0:36:34to make it float. I hear it whistling through.
0:36:34 > 0:36:39I've been watching the casting technique. Talk me through it.
0:36:39 > 0:36:46Yeah. Moving 11 to 1 o'clock, line travelling in a straight line, then straight out.
0:36:46 > 0:36:50Do you mind if I have a go? No, please, have a go. Thanks very much.
0:36:58 > 0:37:03Oh! That wasn't too bad. It's not like a modern line. It's not, is it?
0:37:03 > 0:37:06It's quite sticky, isn't it? Yeah.
0:37:06 > 0:37:12Sticks to the rod, sticks to the grass, up round your shoes.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17It's great fun, isn't it?
0:37:17 > 0:37:22I just hope we catch one! It would be nice if there were fish moving.
0:37:22 > 0:37:24We could fry it up at the hotel!
0:37:27 > 0:37:31We've had a gorgeous day for it. Great.
0:37:31 > 0:37:37So, Roger, a beaten-up old box like this would be your ideal find.
0:37:37 > 0:37:39It would depend on the contents.
0:37:39 > 0:37:44Rather than broken rod sections, we'd hope to find something like this.
0:37:46 > 0:37:52That looks interesting. It's a tiny reel, isn't it? Yes.
0:37:52 > 0:37:57This is one of the old spike winches probably from the early 1800s.
0:37:57 > 0:38:05The first reels fixed onto the rod with this spike, through a hole in the butt and tightened with a nut.
0:38:05 > 0:38:09Is that your oldest piece? One of them.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12There's some wonderful things here.
0:38:12 > 0:38:17Roger, what's this? It looks like a whisk. It's a line dryer.
0:38:17 > 0:38:19Sold by Hardy's. I saw that.
0:38:19 > 0:38:26At the end of the fishing session, you'd put the reel on here and wind your silk line onto it
0:38:26 > 0:38:32to dry at the end of each outing, to stop the line from rotting.
0:38:32 > 0:38:39Is that collectable? Oh, yeah. Rare? It's turn of the century... A good thing.
0:38:39 > 0:38:44And this looks interesting. Like someone's left a limb here!
0:38:44 > 0:38:48The weight of that! I know. Have you worn these?
0:38:48 > 0:38:51I can't say!
0:38:51 > 0:38:58An old canvas wader. Suitably anointed with the right dressing, very waterproof.
0:38:58 > 0:39:00Just here, these vents...
0:39:00 > 0:39:07That's to let the water run out of the boot, but it should remain waterproof due to the canvas.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11The water goes right inside the boot and runs out.
0:39:11 > 0:39:16That is SO heavy. Imagine walking around in those.
0:39:16 > 0:39:21I just noticed your flask, but I don't fancy a cup of tea! Go on!
0:39:21 > 0:39:25That, believe it or not, is a minnow trap!
0:39:25 > 0:39:29You'd lower that down onto the bed of the stream.
0:39:29 > 0:39:34You'd bait this and allow minnows and gudgeon to swim within.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37Then you retrieve it and have bait.
0:39:37 > 0:39:43Shall we go back to fly-fishing? Yeah. See what we can catch.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54Oh!
0:39:55 > 0:39:57That's put paid to it!
0:39:59 > 0:40:02Look at the rod! It's come off!
0:40:02 > 0:40:05We need a back-up rod!
0:40:10 > 0:40:17I think we'd better get back to business and see what else we've got to take to auction.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21John's fishing reel won't break any records,
0:40:21 > 0:40:25but, then again, it didn't break the bank either.
0:40:25 > 0:40:31James and his family seem delighted by their wall clock's valuation.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Let's hope they still are later.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37I'd love to take this table,
0:40:37 > 0:40:43but he's decided to sell at auction. And his name is Michael Caine.
0:40:43 > 0:40:49Sheila's silver basket is very neat and should make at least a ton.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51That's a hundred quid to you.
0:40:53 > 0:40:58Jan's silver spoons are valued at £320-£500.
0:40:58 > 0:41:05But they're interesting, and I think the auctioneer will split them up.
0:41:05 > 0:41:11Frances' painting is almost made for Newmarket, with its equine subject.
0:41:11 > 0:41:15I expect very competitive bidding.
0:41:24 > 0:41:29Back in Tattersalls', the bidding is getting serious.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32Auctioneer Andrew runs the show.
0:41:32 > 0:41:36He ran his expert eye over a few of our lots.
0:41:36 > 0:41:40Jan's trio of silverware. George III spoons.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43Incredibly nice. Um...
0:41:43 > 0:41:48For my money, I actually like the cheapest one, in fact.
0:41:48 > 0:41:53The strainer? No, the standard serving spoon.
0:41:53 > 0:42:00It was made and hallmarked in Glasgow, so out of all them that makes it slightly more unusual.
0:42:00 > 0:42:07Why is that? Regional silver. Far more desirable than the standard centres, really,
0:42:07 > 0:42:12of London and Birmingham that everyone has a piece of somewhere.
0:42:12 > 0:42:17It's got that extra regional pull. We've got £70 on that.
0:42:17 > 0:42:23You see that making more? I would hope that's got the most potential.
0:42:23 > 0:42:28The sad part is the marks were rubbed and that affects the price.
0:42:28 > 0:42:33So the £70 price is in line with everything.
0:42:33 > 0:42:39What about the ladle? We said £100-£150. Very nice. Lovely piece.
0:42:39 > 0:42:45It should make that sort of money. Excellent. Jan will be really happy.
0:42:45 > 0:42:52What do you think of James' dial clock? This one, I must say, I have slight reservations about. Why?
0:42:52 > 0:42:59People are going to be wanting preferably a maker's name. We're all so label-conscious.
0:42:59 > 0:43:06It would have helped so much more, so... We've got 350 on this. I'd like to see them get that.
0:43:06 > 0:43:12This family are lovely. Yes. They deserve a holiday out of this.
0:43:12 > 0:43:17It would be nice. Hopefully, we'll get that price.
0:43:17 > 0:43:21I'm a little sceptical, but let's see.
0:43:21 > 0:43:25This is excellent quality. A really superb picture
0:43:25 > 0:43:30and something that, in this part of the country, equestrian...
0:43:30 > 0:43:35And painted from quite a difficult angle for that artist.
0:43:35 > 0:43:40It should be well received. We've got 500 on that.
0:43:40 > 0:43:45I think Frances is happy with that, but I think that's really cheap.
0:43:45 > 0:43:52As with a lot of things in auction, the whole key is making two people or more fall in love with an object.
0:43:54 > 0:43:59It's right down to business now and our experts can prove themselves.
0:43:59 > 0:44:02Let's hope our owners get the prices they deserve.
0:44:05 > 0:44:07Are you nervous? Yeah.
0:44:07 > 0:44:12My parents took me to an auction when I was eight. I was so scared.
0:44:12 > 0:44:18You don't look scared. When was your first auction, Kate?
0:44:18 > 0:44:23I first went to an auction when I was four. My father was selling.
0:44:23 > 0:44:27I used to get trundled along.
0:44:27 > 0:44:29OK, here we go.
0:44:29 > 0:44:32Lot 32, the fishing reel.
0:44:32 > 0:44:35Being held up for you there.
0:44:35 > 0:44:405, 10, £15 I have on this already. Oh, well, we've sold it...
0:44:40 > 0:44:45The bid is now with the lady there at 20. The lady there...
0:44:45 > 0:44:49Come on. Up, up, more! 20. I'll take 25.
0:44:49 > 0:44:53At £20, are we all finished? ..At £20...sold.
0:44:53 > 0:44:59There you go, chaps! Not bad for a find in the attic.
0:45:07 > 0:45:12Hi, Jan. How are you feeling? Em, a bit nervous.
0:45:12 > 0:45:17Who have you brought along? My daughter, Jo. Hi, Jo. Hello.
0:45:17 > 0:45:21Handed down from the mother-in-law. That's right.
0:45:21 > 0:45:25I think it was her aunt, my husband's great aunt.
0:45:25 > 0:45:30So why not hand them down to Jo? She'd rather have the money.
0:45:30 > 0:45:37The money's going to Jo? Could be! You hadn't thought about that!
0:45:37 > 0:45:41Here we go. Being held up for you there, thank you.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44Start bidding at 50. 60, 70...
0:45:44 > 0:45:47Great. Brilliant. £80...
0:45:47 > 0:45:5290. I've got 100 against you. ..110 is your bid, but I have 120.
0:45:52 > 0:45:57At £120... That's a good price. We had a reserve of 70.
0:45:57 > 0:46:01Yes. It went for 120.
0:46:01 > 0:46:06Lot 352, a soup ladle being held up for you there, thank you.
0:46:06 > 0:46:11Did you ever use these? No. The ladle is rather large.
0:46:11 > 0:46:13£160... 160? Wow.
0:46:13 > 0:46:15160...
0:46:15 > 0:46:18At £160... Are we all finished?
0:46:18 > 0:46:20Selling at 160. Superb.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23Not bad. Two down, one to go.
0:46:23 > 0:46:26This is the...
0:46:27 > 0:46:31Straining spoon. Being shown for you there.
0:46:31 > 0:46:35A lot of interest. Starting at £100.
0:46:35 > 0:46:37Straight in.
0:46:37 > 0:46:41..170, 180, 190... That's fantastic.
0:46:41 > 0:46:44At 200. 225 is the next bid. OK?
0:46:44 > 0:46:48Fantastic. 200 here with me. 225.
0:46:48 > 0:46:53I've got 250 against you. Oh, my God...!
0:46:53 > 0:46:59At 250, it's the absentee bidder. ..Change of heart. 275.
0:46:59 > 0:47:04275! 275. Any advance? 275. Commissions now finished...?
0:47:04 > 0:47:08On the telephone... selling at £275.
0:47:08 > 0:47:11Wow! Superb. What a hat trick!
0:47:11 > 0:47:14Great. That's brilliant. Amazing.
0:47:14 > 0:47:16Superb. A good result, Kate.
0:47:16 > 0:47:23Yeah, that is a good result. Quality silver, quality money. You chose it.
0:47:23 > 0:47:26Thank you. Thank you for coming in.
0:47:26 > 0:47:31Think about spending the money. When can I have it? Hang on!
0:47:31 > 0:47:36I'll just get it out... Will you?
0:47:36 > 0:47:38OK, Michael, moment of truth.
0:47:38 > 0:47:45I kind of voted this on. I said we don't get enough big furniture. I love that table.
0:47:45 > 0:47:50I just hope there are oak dealers that see the value in it.
0:47:50 > 0:47:54One leaf is wrong. With the right leaf back on,
0:47:54 > 0:47:58it might take six years to find it, but it'd be worth £900.
0:47:58 > 0:48:06You know that, don't you? Yes. If it doesn't go, we should find you an extra leaf for it somewhere.
0:48:06 > 0:48:10You can help me carry it! Of course.
0:48:10 > 0:48:14I'm more nervous than you are, I think.
0:48:14 > 0:48:20Starting the bidding with me at 275. 300, 325. Here with me at 325.
0:48:20 > 0:48:24The bidding is at 325... Oh, come on.
0:48:24 > 0:48:28At £325, all finished? 325, then...
0:48:28 > 0:48:30Come on!
0:48:31 > 0:48:37Ah! Ah! That was my neck on the block. We were 70 quid out.
0:48:37 > 0:48:42Really, three is just too low. It is. It's worth hanging on to.
0:48:42 > 0:48:44Sorry about that!
0:48:53 > 0:48:59How are you feeling? Nervous. Now I'm stood here, I'm slightly nervous.
0:48:59 > 0:49:04It's a lovely clock, isn't it? I think so. I love the detail.
0:49:04 > 0:49:09It hasn't been fiddled around with. Lovely mahogany.
0:49:09 > 0:49:13So who knows? Right, here we go.
0:49:13 > 0:49:19Lot 484. As viewed and being pointed out to you there
0:49:19 > 0:49:22on the screen in the centre.
0:49:22 > 0:49:29Come on, come on. Start it. I'll start at £200. At £200...
0:49:29 > 0:49:33At £200... 200, 210.
0:49:33 > 0:49:36220, 230, 240. Slow climb.
0:49:36 > 0:49:39250 is bid there. Yes. £250.
0:49:39 > 0:49:42At 250. Any advance on 250, then?
0:49:42 > 0:49:45Fair warning. Lady's bid at 250...
0:49:45 > 0:49:48Sold, 250.
0:49:48 > 0:49:53Fantastic. Fantastic. Well, it's 250 quid there.
0:49:53 > 0:49:58Absolutely. Yeah, we'll make fine use of that, definitely. Good.
0:49:58 > 0:50:04Treat the wife and kids. Yes. She'll be pleased. Good.
0:50:04 > 0:50:07She doesn't have to dust it any more!
0:50:09 > 0:50:12Hi, Sheila. Hello. Who have you brought along? Husband? Roger.
0:50:12 > 0:50:17How do you do? This was in your family. That's right.
0:50:17 > 0:50:24So is the money going to him? Oh, no! "No, it's going to me! My pocket!"
0:50:24 > 0:50:29We'll share. Did you ever use this basket?
0:50:29 > 0:50:36No, for years it was on the sideboard with a silver tray and I got fed up with cleaning it.
0:50:36 > 0:50:41So it went in the loft about 13 years ago and hasn't been out since.
0:50:41 > 0:50:44It's great quality, isn't it?
0:50:44 > 0:50:50Yes, lovely. The handle's marked as well, which is quite important.
0:50:50 > 0:50:55We've put a reserve of £80, which I think is quite cheap. Good.
0:50:55 > 0:50:59Are you excited? Nervous? Excited.
0:51:02 > 0:51:04Right, this is it.
0:51:04 > 0:51:09Lot 383. Being held up for you there.
0:51:09 > 0:51:13No use to you in Spain, is it? No!
0:51:13 > 0:51:1770, 80, 90, £100. It's gone.
0:51:17 > 0:51:21110's there. Keep going... Not bidding 120?
0:51:21 > 0:51:24No? Yeah, go on...
0:51:24 > 0:51:28At 110. At £110. Anyone else?
0:51:28 > 0:51:32At £110... Selling at 110. That's good.
0:51:32 > 0:51:36Sold! That's good. Pleased? Yeah.
0:51:36 > 0:51:39No more cleaning!
0:51:39 > 0:51:43We got through, Kate. Excellent. Someone got a bargain.
0:51:49 > 0:51:56Are you nervous? You are, aren't you? I can see. I'm beginning to get really worried. Really?
0:51:56 > 0:52:02People might have bid themselves out by now! Maybe nobody will bid for it.
0:52:02 > 0:52:10I'm sure they will. It's quality. We've represented Tattersalls' very well with our art. Yes.
0:52:10 > 0:52:15You've done well so far? Yours is the first lot up in art.
0:52:15 > 0:52:21But we did provide the front cover. Which wasn't mine, but I did get a picture.
0:52:21 > 0:52:28It looked brilliant on the internet. It looked so nice, I didn't want to part with it!
0:52:28 > 0:52:33This was bought for 10 bob. Yes, that's right.
0:52:33 > 0:52:38Was it Norris's, the auctioneers? No, in the market!
0:52:38 > 0:52:45Yes, 1949. It's a long time ago. Before your time. Yes, just slightly.
0:52:46 > 0:52:51Have you seen this ponytail? It is tremendous. Absolutely stunning.
0:52:51 > 0:52:56The Arsenal goalkeeper is trying to copy your style, Frances.
0:52:57 > 0:53:00Superb. Here we go.
0:53:03 > 0:53:06Being held up for you there.
0:53:06 > 0:53:11How are the legs feeling? Quite a few bids here... Oh!
0:53:11 > 0:53:14500, 550, 600, 650...
0:53:14 > 0:53:18Yes! 700, 750... On the telephone, is it?
0:53:18 > 0:53:21£900. Any bid at 900? At £900...
0:53:21 > 0:53:24Come on, telephone! 900...
0:53:24 > 0:53:27At 900... 920 now.
0:53:27 > 0:53:31I'll take 950, quickly... Yes!
0:53:31 > 0:53:35950. He's not saying bang yet.
0:53:35 > 0:53:40I'll take 980. Anyone else? What about the telephones?
0:53:40 > 0:53:44Sold! Bang! Yes! 950!
0:53:44 > 0:53:46Brilliant. You MUST be an expert!
0:53:46 > 0:53:49It's proven!
0:53:49 > 0:53:52It's lovely. And it's gone now.
0:53:52 > 0:53:57Aww, are you sad? The nerves have gone, anyway.
0:53:57 > 0:54:01Your debts are paid off. And I think you got a good price.
0:54:01 > 0:54:06Yes. And I've got a picture of it in the catalogue,
0:54:06 > 0:54:11so I can remember it. Thanks, Frances. It was exciting.
0:54:13 > 0:54:18Well, I told you not to worry about the empty auction room.
0:54:18 > 0:54:22The telephone and commission bidders have done us proud.
0:54:22 > 0:54:28Gillian's Minton owl went mid-estimate at £360.
0:54:28 > 0:54:33It's been super. We've enjoyed the whole exercise.
0:54:33 > 0:54:37Angela's dressing table set went through the roof at £550.
0:54:40 > 0:54:46I was shocked with 200 and now I just can't believe it. Over the moon!
0:54:46 > 0:54:54Jan's made a total of £550, which should leave her £500 when she's paid her commission.
0:54:54 > 0:54:56I'm exhausted!
0:54:56 > 0:55:00I'm very happy. Yes, very happy.
0:55:00 > 0:55:07Sadly, Mike's table failed just to make its reserve, but it would have if they'd let me bid!
0:55:07 > 0:55:12I'm sorry. We both know it's worth £400.
0:55:12 > 0:55:19And Frances! What a star! She urged that bidding on with willpower alone
0:55:19 > 0:55:22until her painting made £950!
0:55:22 > 0:55:27I'm a bit relieved that it's over. The tension built up!
0:55:27 > 0:55:30You gave us a wonderful commentary.
0:55:30 > 0:55:35It goes so fast and you have to concentrate. It goes by...
0:55:35 > 0:55:39And telephone bids, previous bids... It all goes at once.
0:55:39 > 0:55:46I've been concentrating all morning, but I was really excited. I'll go have a cup of tea!
0:55:48 > 0:55:52That's it for today's show. Hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have.
0:55:52 > 0:55:55And see you next time on Flog It!
0:56:31 > 0:56:34Subtitles by Subtext for BBC Broadcast - 2002