0:00:30 > 0:00:37Hello and welcome to Flog It - where you turn your stash into hard cash.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41Almost everyone has an antique locked away in the attic or the shed
0:00:41 > 0:00:45which is of no use to the family any more.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50Flog It gives you the chance to make money from those unwanted items.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55Hundreds of antiques are valued and a handful are put forward to auction.
0:00:55 > 0:01:02But auctions can be unpredictable places, so will our owners make the money they hope to,
0:01:02 > 0:01:06and will our experts value them correctly?
0:01:06 > 0:01:12Later, we'll be finding out how the owners do.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- I've still got the collection. - Exactly.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25She's going to take me out for dinner now!
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- Furthest away, 60...- Gosh!
0:01:33 > 0:01:3548 and 50...
0:01:35 > 0:01:41- Was that being sold?- Yes. - I didn't realise that at all!
0:01:41 > 0:01:44£22, then...
0:01:44 > 0:01:47I'll have a brandy, I think.
0:01:53 > 0:01:59Today, our valuation room is in the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare.
0:01:59 > 0:02:04Over 300 people have turned up, loaded down with intriguing bags and boxes,
0:02:04 > 0:02:11hoping our experts will give them some favourable evaluations. A few will go on to be sold at auction.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16Our experts today are Sheldon Cameron and Thomas Plant.
0:02:16 > 0:02:22Sheldon manages an auction house and Thomas used to work for Sheldon. Now he's an auctioneer in Bath.
0:02:26 > 0:02:32- Are you nervous?- Not at all. - You should be because you're going swimming!
0:02:32 > 0:02:38I'm looking forward to that. Sheldon can't swim, so I'm happy.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- I've noticed a rivalry between you. - He knows nothing. I know it all!
0:02:42 > 0:02:49My strengths are in dealing with people. Thomas's weakness lies in his dress sense.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51He's won the best tie award.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55Look at this - stripes and spots!
0:02:55 > 0:02:57How do they go together?!
0:02:57 > 0:03:05- You're gonna go in there and have fun. Let's get some good items for sale. Good luck.- Thanks.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15Thomas is starting with a bit of a stir.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19They were inherited from my Yorkshire grandfather.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23They've come down through my father to me.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27What do you know about them?
0:03:27 > 0:03:34- I don't know anything about them except that they're ladles for drinks.- They are toddy ladles.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38This one here has a whalebone on it here.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42And this looks like mahogany.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- Do you know what date they are? - They're Georgian, I think.- Yes.
0:03:47 > 0:03:53It's difficult to give an exact date because the hallmark on the silver has been rubbed away.
0:03:53 > 0:04:00- Too much polishing.- I had a dear lady who used to clean for me
0:04:00 > 0:04:07and I found that all the silver was losing its marks, and I've got some beautiful silver.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10They're going to be worth £60-£80.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- You happy to sell them at that?- Yes!
0:04:13 > 0:04:18I don't mind what I sell them at. To be honest, it was a bit of fun.
0:04:18 > 0:04:24- What would you do with the money?- I would give it to my donkey, probably.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29I've several adoptions. I've adopted a granny in India as well.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33A granny in India and a donkey!
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- So the donkey would benefit from this sale?- Yes.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40Would you come along to the auction?
0:04:40 > 0:04:45If I can get one of my wretched grandchildren to bring me!
0:04:45 > 0:04:49Tell me how you came across the bureau.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52I was just visiting a local friend.
0:04:52 > 0:04:57The inferred that they were fed up with their style of furniture
0:04:57 > 0:05:00and they wanted more modern stuff.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04To be honest, I couldn't believe my ears.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07I thought, "Here's a chance to get a bureau."
0:05:07 > 0:05:10The right place at the right time. How much was it?
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- £500.- £500.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15That's not too bad at all.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18You're probably aware it's an oak bureau.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23Everything about it shouts "quality". It's well constructed.
0:05:23 > 0:05:29This bit - the fall - has a ledge on it where you can put papers on for a quick glance.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33If you pull the supports out and look inside...
0:05:33 > 0:05:36It is unlocked.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38You have a fantastic interior.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43One thing that strikes me is that the hinges have been replaced.
0:05:43 > 0:05:49You see that a lot, the reason being, instead of putting the supports out,
0:05:49 > 0:05:54people just rested it on their waists, put a heavy object on,
0:05:54 > 0:06:00down it comes, the hinges break. So to see them replaced is not unusual.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03And it's nice that you also have the well.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07It's an extra compartment for putting things in.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Then going up to the little pigeon holes.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15It's a very nice-shaped size, which is a sign of quality.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20We'll move to the lower section. There we go.
0:06:20 > 0:06:26The moment of truth - the handles have been replaced at some stage.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29You can tell by opening the drawers.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34You can see that you have some different holes in here
0:06:34 > 0:06:37which were for the original handles.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41The handles are in keeping with the overall piece.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43The other thing, gents -
0:06:43 > 0:06:48have you noticed, just above the back plate for the lock here,
0:06:48 > 0:06:50you have a new piece of wood?
0:06:50 > 0:06:55If you go to the top, there's a new piece of wood here.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59Whoever owned this initially probably lost the keys.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04They've wanted to get into it and they prised the locks open.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10That's why you see the new bits of wood inset above the locks.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14Hence the locks have been replaced, which is normal to see.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17So what do you think it's worth?
0:07:17 > 0:07:23I would be disappointed if we didn't sort of double our money.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28Right. Bureaus just now are not setting the world alight price-wise.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31Realistically in auction, at the right sale,
0:07:31 > 0:07:38with a good following of country furniture, you're looking at £700-£900 at auction.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- That sounds all right.- Excellent. A satisfied customer.
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- We can put it in auction, if you're happy with that?- Happy? Yeah.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50What will you do with all of the money?
0:07:50 > 0:07:57Put it in the bank first. Making the money is the most important, then I hope I'll spend it properly.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01A wise man always invests it.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Tell me about these. - They belonged to my mother.
0:08:05 > 0:08:10When she died, I found them, and I thought they looked quite pretty.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- But I feel that they should have a liner.- You're quite right.
0:08:15 > 0:08:21- That's why I've never used them. - There would have been a glass liner. They are silver salts.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25They have hallmarks and a date letter.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- Have you looked up the date?- No.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32Well, I have my hallmark book here with me.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35I can look it up.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- You've never used them?- Never.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- You've polished them, but not properly.- No.
0:08:41 > 0:08:48- They're date lettered for London. And the London has a leopard.- It's a leopard.- You know far more than me!
0:08:48 > 0:08:53This is the lion looking at you. Here is the date letter.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58I think that is the date letter "H". It's easier to see here.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03That's, er...1763.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05That's amazing!
0:09:05 > 0:09:08I didn't know they were as old as that.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- What do you think they're worth. - I've no idea.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- £50.- A bit more.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- I would say £80-£100.- That's lovely.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- What a bonus!- Brilliant!
0:09:20 > 0:09:22And we'd love to sell them for you.
0:09:22 > 0:09:27- I'm delighted for you to do it. - We'll do that, then!
0:09:27 > 0:09:32Thanks for bringing this wonderful and varied collection along.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34What can you tell me about it?
0:09:34 > 0:09:39I've had it for about eight months now.
0:09:39 > 0:09:46It came to me through a family member and I've done some research on it and gone as far as I can.
0:09:46 > 0:09:52There's a lot more to this collection than I've brought along.
0:09:52 > 0:09:59You're an extremely fortunate young man inheriting this. There's a multitude of garrisons here.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03It's something that takes my eye straight away.
0:10:03 > 0:10:09The camels are extremely collectable indeed. I had a soft spot for them.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12And then the mules - can you tell me about those?
0:10:12 > 0:10:17- I know they are by John Hill & Co.- An extremely well-known manufacturer.
0:10:17 > 0:10:23- Apparently, they're very scarce. - Very rare and command a high price.
0:10:23 > 0:10:28The other interesting thing is, with this Scotsman here,
0:10:28 > 0:10:35if you turn it over, you can just make out the word "Britains". Britains is also very well-known.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38This is fantastic, and it's not all?
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- No.- How much more do you have?
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- The same again?- More than this.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48Extremely lucky. It's a wonderful collection.
0:10:48 > 0:10:55If you were to sell these at auction, if they were to make a lot of money, what would you do with it?
0:10:55 > 0:11:02I'd go to the World Cup. I've been saving up, so whatever I got from this would be added on.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- Cos it's about £8 a pint there. - Spoken like a true supporter there.
0:11:07 > 0:11:13The proceeds from this and the other section will pay for your flight,
0:11:13 > 0:11:17for your accommodation. It'd pay for a first-class flight.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21Conservatively, as I haven't seen it all,
0:11:21 > 0:11:26I would say approaching between £2,000 and £4,000.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- Yeah. - That's a conservative estimate.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33You have some extremely rare articles.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- Would you consider selling them? - Yeah.
0:11:37 > 0:11:45Wonderful. I'll go through it with you later, but hopefully, you might buy a Beckham shirt out there.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48- Thank you for bringing them in. - Great.
0:11:55 > 0:12:02We've had a great day so far, so let's see what our owners will be taking to auction.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07Andrew and David's bureau could make a profit if it's all it seems.
0:12:08 > 0:12:15Only time will tell if Avril's silver salts can find a buyer without the glass inlays.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20Will Steven's lead soldiers fly him in style to the World Cup?
0:12:20 > 0:12:28And finally, let's hope Mrs Burns' silver ladles buy a few carrots for her adopted donkey.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33The whalebone one had damage to the end - not worth selling on its own.
0:12:33 > 0:12:39- She was a lovely lady.- If I can get one of my wretched grandchildren to bring me, I will come!
0:12:44 > 0:12:49Our owners are optimistic and our experts are bright and breezy.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52But will those evaluations stand up?
0:12:52 > 0:12:58What do you think? You can play by logging on at -
0:13:01 > 0:13:03Now it's down to the auction.
0:13:03 > 0:13:10Our items will soon go under the hammer at a fine arts sale in Clevedon, Somerset.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14Auctioneer Mark Burridge is the man in charge. He knows his stuff.
0:13:14 > 0:13:21He's been a regular in antique shops since he was 8, and has had over 30 years' experience as an auctioneer.
0:13:21 > 0:13:27So there's not much he doesn't know about the world of antiques. How does he rate the items?
0:13:27 > 0:13:33It's not often you hear what an auctioneer thinks about your lot.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36It's always useful to get a second opinion.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Have our experts got their evaluations right?
0:13:40 > 0:13:47- What have we here?- A pair of silver salts. They date from 1763 - you can tell from the hallmarks.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51Sadly, they've had a few falls off the dining table.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- Been thrown around a bit?- Yeah. - Someone unhappy with the meal...
0:13:56 > 0:13:59I'd say £50-£75.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- The value our experts have put on is £80-£100. - I think that's rather ambitious.
0:14:04 > 0:14:10That's a shame. These were Avril's mother's. Avril found them after she died.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- You have to hang on to them. - She may have to.
0:14:15 > 0:14:22I just want to look at the bracket feet underneath. This looks like it has come from something else.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26It's lost its styled foot there. It had one there.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29This looks very suspect to me.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33I agree. Back on its feet.
0:14:36 > 0:14:42- Small proportion.- Suspiciously small - my immediate reaction.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46It just doesn't feel right to me.
0:14:46 > 0:14:53I think it's an old, larger bureau that's been cut down to make it into this attractive, unusual size.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- They've been doing that for the best part of 100, 150 years.- Sure.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02It certainly wasn't done last week.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07You can tell by the way the weld doesn't slide. And the wear on it.
0:15:07 > 0:15:14It's an attractive piece, but I wouldn't be happy to sell it as an 18th-century bureau.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17No. That's for sure.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21This piece has been withdrawn by the owners.
0:15:21 > 0:15:26They changed their minds as to whether they wanted to sell it.
0:15:26 > 0:15:32- That's sad, cos we wanted to see some furniture go through. - That's life!
0:15:32 > 0:15:38But my gut feeling is that it isn't a true period piece.
0:15:38 > 0:15:45I'll find out why they decided not to sell when they pick it up later on.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48Here we have two interesting pieces.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50They are toddy ladles.
0:15:50 > 0:15:55- I love a hot toddy. - Both from the 18th century.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59We know this is silver as there are traces of hallmark.
0:15:59 > 0:16:05- They've been over-cleaned, which devalues it, doesn't it?- It does.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11This one is a turned walnut handle, nicely turned on a lathe.
0:16:11 > 0:16:18No hallmarks, but inset into the bottom of the bowl is a George I silver shilling,
0:16:18 > 0:16:20dated 1720.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- What's the estimate on this?- £60-£80 for the two.- I think they're worth a little more than that.
0:16:26 > 0:16:33Mrs Burnett inherited these from her grandparents and the money is going to two of her favourite causes -
0:16:33 > 0:16:38her donkey sanctuary and the other is she's got a granny in India.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42Very good. Well, let's hope they do well.
0:16:42 > 0:16:49We've had Steven bring in his whole collection of pre-war soldiers.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52He's going to spend the money on a ticket to Japan.
0:16:52 > 0:16:58Good for him. It's a vast array here - 500 really good pieces.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01A true boy's delight.
0:17:01 > 0:17:09Here we have Royal Medical Corps - nurses, complete with wounded soldiers on stretchers.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13They're all lead - die-cast hollow figures.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16There are two or three rare pieces.
0:17:16 > 0:17:22Our experts have put £2,000-£4,000. That's such a wide ball-park figure.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25It's a very difficult collection to value.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30They are not mint and boxed, which is serious money.
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- But he has a chance of getting £2,000.- A couple of thousand.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38He'd get to Japan with that.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40And get to the football.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49It's now auction day in Clevedon.
0:17:49 > 0:17:55Our owners' antiques are going under the hammer. Some are quite excited.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58Others are feeling the strain.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01You're taking this away. You're not happy.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04That is correct, Paul.
0:18:04 > 0:18:11It is going back to Devon where it will rest until Andrew - this is my son and sole owner -
0:18:11 > 0:18:14decides what to do with it.
0:18:14 > 0:18:20In my opinion, there is something slightly dubious about it.
0:18:20 > 0:18:26That's not to say it's not 18th century - it is - it's just been reduced in size.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- Has it?- I'm sure it has. Maybe you should ask Andrew's reaction.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35I think you're going to inherit a lovely piece.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38I wouldn't be disappointed. Just keep polishing it.
0:18:38 > 0:18:44- I'm fond of it, so I'll hold on to it and appreciate it.- For sure.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Thank you ever so much.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48Bye now!
0:18:50 > 0:18:55The auction's under way and we have a full house.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01One of our owners is determined she won't miss HER lot going through.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04Mary, are you excited?
0:19:04 > 0:19:08Well...I love auctions, you see.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13Before I was old and blind, I used to go to one every day in Exeter.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16Every week, I mean.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21And the house is entirely furnished from auctions.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- Will you be sad to see your ladles go?- In a way, yes.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30I've had them always, just sitting there. They had to be cleaned.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34And the money is going towards a donkey.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39- We have a picture here.- My donkey is called Tom Harris.- Tom Harris?
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- How long have you had it?- Several years.- Do you visit him?- Yes.
0:19:44 > 0:19:49Avril's silver salts are first up. Will they make the asking price?
0:19:49 > 0:19:52Selling on £22.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- You OK, Avril?- Yes.- Are you excited?
0:19:55 > 0:20:02- Quite, yes.- Do you come to many auctions?- I go sometimes, but they are so time-consuming,
0:20:02 > 0:20:06I don't go to many unless I really want something.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10And 258 is the pair of George III silver salts.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- Here we go.- This is it? - Hallmarked London, 1763.
0:20:15 > 0:20:20I have a bid of £50, £55, £60.
0:20:20 > 0:20:26£60 right at the top. And 5, £65.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- At £60, is there 5? All done on £60. - Yes!
0:20:31 > 0:20:35Thank you. £65. And £70...
0:20:35 > 0:20:37£75! Ooh!
0:20:37 > 0:20:43£80 at the top. And 5, anyone else now? All done on the £80.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- That's quite good.- Wonderful.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- Well done. - I'm quite pleased, actually.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51You said £80-£100.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55And we landed on £80. You happy?
0:20:55 > 0:21:01Yes. They were sitting in a suitcase for 14 years.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03I'm pleased.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- You won't miss them?- No. - What will you spend the money on?
0:21:07 > 0:21:12I shall buy a cut-glass salt cellar that I won't have to clean.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- Yes.- More practical.- Yes.
0:21:16 > 0:21:22Next in line, Steven's soldiers. Will they carry him to the World Cup?
0:21:22 > 0:21:29- Steven, you're going to put the money towards going to the World Cup.- Yes.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34You nearly sold it on the Internet. What changed your mind?
0:21:34 > 0:21:39It was not so much selling the whole collection, but parts of it.
0:21:39 > 0:21:45It was the opportunity to come along and sell it all in bulk like this.
0:21:45 > 0:21:51- And you've got some left at home? - I've got about 260 bits at home, which I will keep.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54I'll hand them down to my son.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59Your original estimate on this was between £2,000-£4,000.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03Because there's so many of them. It's a fantastic collection.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05I hope it makes the money for him.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09Now we come to 206.
0:22:09 > 0:22:15We have 500-plus Britains and other hollow-cast lead figures.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17He's not phased, is he?
0:22:17 > 0:22:23I've got £1,100 to start me on the book.
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- That's good.- £1,100. £1,200 on the phone. £1,300.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31£1,400, £1,500, £1,600,
0:22:31 > 0:22:38£1,700, £1,800, £1,900, £2,000...
0:22:38 > 0:22:43£2,000? At £1,900.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46At £1,900.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51£2,000? At £1,900...
0:22:51 > 0:22:53No.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56No sale. That is just shy.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01Maybe he could use discretion and ring the phone bidder.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05That was unfortunate. That was so close.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09I wouldn't be surprised if they sell later on today.
0:23:09 > 0:23:16In an instance like this, the auctioneer might get a phone call asking if there's any discretion.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20Don't feel too bad now - or as bad as I do at the moment!
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- I still have the collection.- Exactly.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27Fingers crossed something'll come up later.
0:23:35 > 0:23:41Some of our owners have left a fixed reserve on their items. This is determined prior to the auction.
0:23:41 > 0:23:47If the price doesn't reach that level, the object won't be sold.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51If it exceeds it, you go home happy.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55Mary's toddy ladles are up next.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- Are you feeling excited? - No, I'm feeling dazed!
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- Is it all too overwhelming? - It's too noisy.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- And all the cameras and lights?- Yes.
0:24:05 > 0:24:10And 243. We have two Georgian toddy ladles.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14Are you excited that they're going to be sold today?
0:24:14 > 0:24:19I'd like them to make money - not for me, but for something...
0:24:19 > 0:24:26If they don't sell, with your washing stick, I'll give Thomas a bash with it for getting it wrong.
0:24:26 > 0:24:30£85 and £90... £95?
0:24:30 > 0:24:36All done at £90, are you? 5, is it? Yes or no?
0:24:36 > 0:24:39Mr White, thank you.
0:24:39 > 0:24:44Was that it being sold? I didn't realise that at all!
0:24:44 > 0:24:48- I didn't know. - I think they were worth it.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50Oh, £90 is very good.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54I said £60-£80, so it's just over.
0:24:54 > 0:25:01- How are you going to divide the money?- I haven't thought about it cos I didn't know I had it yet.
0:25:01 > 0:25:06- It happens pretty quickly, doesn't it?- Yes, it was very quick.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14We've had a great day so far,
0:25:14 > 0:25:20and we'll be back in the valuation room soon to hunt for a few more antiques.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25But as we're on the coast, I'm going to take in some sea air.
0:25:25 > 0:25:32Just up the coastline from Weston-super-Mare is one of the most beautiful Victorian structures.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35It's Clevedon Pier.
0:25:41 > 0:25:46The pier was built in 1869, and has touched the hearts of all the locals ever since.
0:25:46 > 0:25:53The poet laureate Sir John Betjeman once said, "Clevedon without its pier is like a diamond with a flaw."
0:25:53 > 0:25:59It's not surprising cos it's such a romantic place that many couples have fallen in love here.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07This pier means to us personally quite a lot.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11This is where I first met Mary, my wife.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14How long ago was that?
0:26:14 > 0:26:17That was 41 years ago.
0:26:17 > 0:26:23I've been very happy and I think Mary has as well. This brings good memories for us.
0:26:23 > 0:26:28Mary used to come here with her friends from Portishead.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30And do the board walk.
0:26:30 > 0:26:35Cos the jukebox used to be on at the pier.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41The old rock'n'roll used to blare out here, I can assure you.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Bill Hailey, Elvis Presley...
0:26:44 > 0:26:49- What was your favourite record, Mary?- I liked all records
0:26:49 > 0:26:51cos I liked dancing.
0:26:51 > 0:26:57- Elvis is her man.- Elvis is definitely my man.- The king.
0:26:57 > 0:27:01- We jived very well together, didn't we?- We got on splendid.
0:27:01 > 0:27:08We still frequent the old dance hall to play rock'n'roll again, which we do quite regularly.
0:27:08 > 0:27:13The pier has had its ups, but what about its downs?
0:27:13 > 0:27:19In 1970, the pier was tested using giant tubes filled with water.
0:27:19 > 0:27:26Within seconds of the last tubes being filled, the end of the pier collapsed into the sea.
0:27:28 > 0:27:33To us Clevedonians, it was rather a bad blow for us.
0:27:33 > 0:27:39Over the years, the pier had attracted lots of visitors to Clevedon.
0:27:39 > 0:27:45It was terrible to think that a wonderful place where we used to dance,
0:27:45 > 0:27:49suddenly, we weren't able to walk along the pier.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51It had to be closed.
0:27:51 > 0:27:56Did you help raise funds for the rebuilding?
0:27:56 > 0:28:01We used to buy bronze plaques with the family names on.
0:28:01 > 0:28:06And that way, we helped to raise funds.
0:28:06 > 0:28:12It's a grade II Victorian structure, so it'll be maintained and stand for a long time, just like your love.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- Hopefully!- Oh, yes!
0:28:24 > 0:28:29Back in the valuation room, Thomas has stumbled upon a collection.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32You have a fabulous selection here.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35Are they all things you inherited?
0:28:35 > 0:28:39My wife did. They're my great aunt's.
0:28:39 > 0:28:46You've got a fantastic sugar bowl here. You have the Bacchus head. You've got fruit and grape and vine.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50I haven't looked at the mark or weighed it, so difficult to value.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53A pair of ribbon plates.
0:28:53 > 0:28:59However, the most valuable thing here is the piece of Doulton Lambert.
0:28:59 > 0:29:05You have mice looking at a Punch and Judy show. It's in tin glaze on a stoneware base.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08You may think it's a bit of fun.
0:29:08 > 0:29:16What makes all the difference is the mark on the back. This monogram stands for George Tinworth,
0:29:16 > 0:29:22the most famous designer for Doulton in the late-19th century.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24His mice are very famous.
0:29:24 > 0:29:29People really do like to collect them. Where is it in the house?
0:29:29 > 0:29:32In a glass cabinet.
0:29:32 > 0:29:37- Does it ever come out at all?- That's the first time since we put it in.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40Apart from when I give it a dust.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43- And do you like it?- I do.
0:29:43 > 0:29:49- Have you any idea of value? - Not a clue.- Not a clue?- Not a clue.
0:29:49 > 0:29:54- Try £200? - Haven't a clue. Don't know.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58Try £800-£1,200 - that's how much I think it's worth.
0:29:58 > 0:30:01- Really? - Yes.
0:30:01 > 0:30:06Oh, my God! Well surprised.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09So £800-£1,200. Would you sell it?
0:30:09 > 0:30:13We certainly will. Yes!
0:30:13 > 0:30:17I'm very pleased. It's lovely to find.
0:30:17 > 0:30:22Hopefully, we will get the Doulton collectors excited by it.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Thank you. Thank you.
0:30:24 > 0:30:27How did you acquire them?
0:30:27 > 0:30:31We were publicans and The Ship was our pub.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35And that was redone about...
0:30:35 > 0:30:37ten years ago?
0:30:37 > 0:30:41- So these were in the pub you had? - Yes.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44A nautical theme. It makes sense.
0:30:44 > 0:30:46We'll start with this.
0:30:46 > 0:30:52You have a ship's light, but it would have been one of a pair.
0:30:52 > 0:30:59This one "starboard". Unfortunately, it's flaked away. It's sailed the seven seas!
0:30:59 > 0:31:05- I broke it when I was cleaning it. - Overzealous cleaning? Obviously very house proud.- Yes.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- Would your husband agree? - Definitely!
0:31:10 > 0:31:14Back to the light. As I said, would have been one of a pair.
0:31:14 > 0:31:20This is missing part of the glass. But a very attractive object.
0:31:20 > 0:31:24They are a nightmare to keep clean.
0:31:24 > 0:31:29- Rather you than me.- They're not too bad if you don't leave it too long.
0:31:29 > 0:31:33- I'll bring mine over.- I'd enjoy it.
0:31:33 > 0:31:38We'll find out what her other items are worth in a moment.
0:31:38 > 0:31:43But first, not everyone who comes along wants to sell their antiques.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47I found it in a pile of newspapers in a junk shop.
0:31:47 > 0:31:50I bought it for £10
0:31:50 > 0:31:52and I got it framed.
0:31:52 > 0:31:56- Lovely.- I've had it with me for about 25 years.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59It's a great political statement.
0:31:59 > 0:32:03"Votes for women". Dated here 1911, and here's the artist.
0:32:03 > 0:32:09- We said that it could have been a newspaper cartoonist.- Yes.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12It makes me laugh every time I look at it.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15It brought a smile to all our faces.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- A fantastic bit of political history.- Thank you.
0:32:19 > 0:32:22Back to those nautical lights.
0:32:22 > 0:32:27Compare this... to the daddy of all lights.
0:32:27 > 0:32:31We go to this one. Again, for a ship.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34As it says, it was for the masthead.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38There's the maker's plaque with the registration 2010.
0:32:38 > 0:32:43And it actually says Griffiths And Sons Of Birmingham Ltd.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47So if we traced it back, it came from them.
0:32:47 > 0:32:51- Do you have any idea what it's worth?- None at all.
0:32:51 > 0:32:55- If someone offered you £10, would you be happy?- No!
0:32:55 > 0:32:58So you've an idea what it's worth.
0:32:58 > 0:33:03They are sought-after things, but they are now decorative objects.
0:33:03 > 0:33:08At an auction, you'd be looking at £80-£120 for it.
0:33:08 > 0:33:12Going on to the baby one, this little one over here.
0:33:12 > 0:33:18Again, very collectible, worth slightly less
0:33:18 > 0:33:24because of its size and it's only 50% of what it was because they came in pairs.
0:33:24 > 0:33:28At auction, you'd be looking at around £50-£70.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- How does that sound to you?- Good. - Excellent!
0:33:32 > 0:33:39Sheldon will check out the cash register after Thomas has tended to a piece of Doulton.
0:33:39 > 0:33:41How did you come by this vase?
0:33:41 > 0:33:46It was left to me by my auntie who died about three years ago.
0:33:46 > 0:33:50She left me all her China. That was amongst it.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54- Did you have any inkling of what it was worth?- None at all.
0:33:54 > 0:33:58I liked the look of it, so I kept it.
0:33:58 > 0:34:04- You've got a good eye.- Someone said it might be worth some money.
0:34:04 > 0:34:09As you can see here, it's Doulton Lambeth.
0:34:09 > 0:34:12That's a studio factory before Royal Doulton.
0:34:12 > 0:34:16The main designer was Edith Lupton - EDL.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19There's the Doulton Lambeth stamp.
0:34:19 > 0:34:23She did the designing and the hand carving.
0:34:23 > 0:34:29It's sgraffito decoration. It's been carved all across the vase.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32Fantastic decoration. Great colours.
0:34:32 > 0:34:36- What do you like about it? - I like the colours, as you said.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39The beading's rather nice.
0:34:39 > 0:34:45- Do you have it on display at home? - We do, but nothing matches with it.
0:34:45 > 0:34:51It's a shame we don't have the other one or it would have been worth a tremendous amount.
0:34:51 > 0:34:56But it is lovely. It'll be worth £300-£500.
0:34:56 > 0:35:01That would be sold in an auction in Clevedon.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03That would be good fun.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- A fantastic item.- Thank you.
0:35:07 > 0:35:12Will that till make Di and Kerry a few pounds if they sell it?
0:35:12 > 0:35:15The cash register is a wonderful-looking thing.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17It's elaborately decorated.
0:35:17 > 0:35:22On the back it says the National Cash Register Company Of Daytona.
0:35:22 > 0:35:27Daytona in America is now the home of the racing cars.
0:35:27 > 0:35:34The other thing I liked was this plaque at the top, which was a service indicator.
0:35:34 > 0:35:41And just skimming through it - very ordinary dates apart from February 14, which is...
0:35:41 > 0:35:47- Valentine's Day.- Well remembered. And the other one is November 5, which is...
0:35:47 > 0:35:50- Guy Fawkes.- Wonderful.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54It's little details like that that make it more interesting.
0:35:54 > 0:35:59Something that has Valentine's Day and Guy Fawkes' Night,
0:35:59 > 0:36:01it's extra information.
0:36:01 > 0:36:05And it's in wonderful condition.
0:36:05 > 0:36:07It has fantastic workings.
0:36:07 > 0:36:13It is rather on the heavy side. It really is a wonderful thing and it's in full working order.
0:36:13 > 0:36:19- If I press one of these...- Yes. - Can I ring your bell?- Certainly.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22And it's going as good as ever.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24What do you think this is worth?
0:36:24 > 0:36:27I don't have a clue.
0:36:27 > 0:36:34So if someone offered you £30, you'd be happy? That's more than I said for the masthead light.
0:36:34 > 0:36:37I wouldn't be happy with that.
0:36:37 > 0:36:43Bearing in mind your husband would have to carry it back home. You wouldn't be flavour of the month.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46It is very nice indeed.
0:36:46 > 0:36:52At an auction, they'd be very interested, because it's a very pleasing object.
0:36:52 > 0:36:57It would be nice to have in a shop or a kitchen or for the children.
0:36:57 > 0:37:02This is a very decorative object. Value-wise, you're looking at £200.
0:37:02 > 0:37:06- How does that sound to you? - That sounds good.
0:37:06 > 0:37:09Better than £20 or £30!
0:37:09 > 0:37:12And you don't have to lug it the whole way back.
0:37:12 > 0:37:16With regard to the three objects, would you sell them?
0:37:16 > 0:37:19Yes, we would.
0:37:19 > 0:37:23Now, with all the copious amounts of cash you'll make,
0:37:23 > 0:37:26what would you do with the money?
0:37:26 > 0:37:28Holiday!
0:37:28 > 0:37:31- Anywhere nice?- Anywhere!
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- Shall I carry the bags?- Yes.
0:37:34 > 0:37:40So tell me when and why you bought these items of Cornish ware.
0:37:40 > 0:37:47We bought them just before we got married. I was collecting things before we got married in 1955.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49- 1955?- Yeah.- And you both like them?
0:37:49 > 0:37:54We were going to have a blue-and-white kitchen
0:37:54 > 0:37:57so we decided on the Cornish ware to go with it.
0:37:57 > 0:38:04That was quite modern of you in 1955 not to go down the tradition of willow pattern.
0:38:04 > 0:38:08You went for the modern... You must have been quite trendy.
0:38:08 > 0:38:12We were very with it!
0:38:12 > 0:38:16- You must have been! - Everything in the house was new.
0:38:16 > 0:38:20- G-Plan. - Fantastically collectible now.
0:38:20 > 0:38:26Sadly, none of that here. No, but the Cornish ware is very collectible.
0:38:26 > 0:38:31They remain on a shelf in the kitchen. They were for decoration.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34They were packed up and forgotten about.
0:38:34 > 0:38:41Well, they're tremendously collectible, as you probably know. That's why you brought them.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45Cornish ware has shot to the heights of now it's being faked.
0:38:45 > 0:38:50It's TG Green And Company, which it says on the base here.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53You can see that there. TG Green.
0:38:53 > 0:38:58- They're actually remaking them as well.- So I gather.
0:38:58 > 0:39:03I would say the more valuable ones are the ones with lettering on.
0:39:03 > 0:39:08I notice you have two here - the flour and the salt.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11These are worth the most money.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13The jars are also worth some.
0:39:13 > 0:39:17I would suggest at putting them in at £100-£200.
0:39:17 > 0:39:22They might get some more. We'll get a reserve at about £90.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25- Are you happy with that?- Yes.
0:39:25 > 0:39:32You were a forward-thinking couple to buy something new and modern with a design thought behind it.
0:39:32 > 0:39:38- So with the money, will you buy something from IKEA? - I don't think so.
0:39:44 > 0:39:48Well, we've had a great day here in Weston.
0:39:48 > 0:39:54We'll be returning to Clevedon to see how our antiques do at auction.
0:39:54 > 0:40:00Antiques come in all shapes and sizes, and here at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare,
0:40:00 > 0:40:03I'm surrounded by these old relics.
0:40:03 > 0:40:07MUSIC: "The Valkyrie" by Wagner
0:40:10 > 0:40:17This is one of the first helicopters ever built - by an Australian called Haffner in 1931.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21It never took off, and I wonder why(!)
0:40:26 > 0:40:33This helicopter was used in the Vietnam War. It was shot up, patched up and used in the Gulf War.
0:40:38 > 0:40:43Being in here reminds me of the film Apocalypse Now, which would be exciting,
0:40:43 > 0:40:48but the atmosphere inside here is tense, menacing and spooky.
0:40:48 > 0:40:52It's held together by hundreds of rivets.
0:40:52 > 0:41:00When the GIs got inside, they didn't wear their helmets - they sat on them. You can work out why!
0:41:03 > 0:41:10Long distances, short distances - the rich and famous often use helicopters, even to the shops.
0:41:10 > 0:41:16This has the colours of the royal livery - who's flown in this? Let's check it out.
0:41:16 > 0:41:22Prince Andrew flew this helicopter to the museum himself.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26Princess Diana and all the kings of Europe have flown in it.
0:41:26 > 0:41:32It was the first helicopter the Queen flew in. It's a twin-engine Wessex.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35They wouldn't let her fly in a single-engine one.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39Maybe the corgis flew in this. What do you think, Bluebell?
0:41:42 > 0:41:45Now I know how to travel in style. Cheers!
0:41:55 > 0:42:01It's the end of our valuation day here in Weston-super-Mare.
0:42:01 > 0:42:06Our owners have chosen the antiques they want to sell.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12Ron had no idea he was sitting on something valuable at home.
0:42:12 > 0:42:19It's got a good shape and colour, though there is a hairline crack, but that shouldn't matter.
0:42:19 > 0:42:26Di and Kerry had hoped to go on holiday with the proceeds of the sale of the lanterns and cash till.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29Will it be Bognor or Barbados?
0:42:32 > 0:42:39The Tapelys will be happy to make any profit from their trendy 1950s purchase.
0:42:39 > 0:42:45Jane and Terry were blown over by the valuation of their Doulton mice.
0:42:45 > 0:42:47Has Thomas got it right?
0:42:47 > 0:42:52It might be a bit strong, but that's what I think it should be worth.
0:43:00 > 0:43:04Back in Clevedon, the auction is in full swing.
0:43:04 > 0:43:10Plenty of our owners' ornaments and pieces of furniture are up for sale.
0:43:10 > 0:43:15Will they reach what our experts valued them at, or will they fall below?
0:43:15 > 0:43:19We get a second opinion from Mark Burridge.
0:43:19 > 0:43:23What does he think of our owners' pieces?
0:43:23 > 0:43:31- Bit of Cornish ware.- Yes.- Mrs Tapely was going to get her husband to paint the kitchen white and blue.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34Those stamps are older than these.
0:43:34 > 0:43:38You have two types of stamps - this is the original Cornish ware.
0:43:38 > 0:43:41This was made from the '30s onwards.
0:43:41 > 0:43:46But this stamp here is the 1970s stamp.
0:43:46 > 0:43:51- Our experts have valued this at £100-£200.- That does surprise me.
0:43:51 > 0:43:56I know it's very collectable, but I think Tom is flying a kite there.
0:43:56 > 0:44:04We'll have to wait and see. We have a reserve of £90 and I think that's nearer the figure someone will pay.
0:44:04 > 0:44:10I hope it fetches a little more than that for them. Di and Kerry have brought in three lots.
0:44:10 > 0:44:17Unfortunately, they can't be at the auction, but if these sell, they'll spend the money on a holiday.
0:44:17 > 0:44:21They're on holiday now, so they love their holidays!
0:44:21 > 0:44:24Let's start with the starboard lamp.
0:44:24 > 0:44:32This is the genuine article and not a copy. It would work, but there's no burner.
0:44:32 > 0:44:35That could affect the price.
0:44:35 > 0:44:38I would have thought £40-£60.
0:44:38 > 0:44:43- Our experts have said £50-£70. - So we're not too far out there.
0:44:43 > 0:44:47- It would be worth a lot more if we had the port light.- It would.
0:44:47 > 0:44:51We have the main mast light here.
0:44:51 > 0:44:54This one's lost the burner as well.
0:44:54 > 0:44:58So that could be converted to a table lamp.
0:44:58 > 0:45:02I think the valuation on this was £80-£120, which is about right.
0:45:02 > 0:45:08But people have been going off brass and copper because of the cleaning.
0:45:08 > 0:45:12Modern generation has no time for that.
0:45:12 > 0:45:15And we have this tiny cash register.
0:45:15 > 0:45:19This is right on the end of the 1800s.
0:45:19 > 0:45:22You can see the patent date there.
0:45:22 > 0:45:24June 13th.
0:45:24 > 0:45:29A nice-shaped piece is missing here at the top.
0:45:29 > 0:45:34And another panel of glass which has got broken.
0:45:34 > 0:45:39- Your experts said £200-£300. - That's rich?- A bit rich.
0:45:39 > 0:45:42We'll see. It's in without reserve.
0:45:42 > 0:45:46I would think £150, maybe.
0:45:46 > 0:45:48This is a very nice lot.
0:45:48 > 0:45:52It's a nice bit of Doulton stoneware.
0:45:52 > 0:45:55- Gorgeous Punch and Judy.- Yes.
0:45:55 > 0:46:00A little family of mice, with one trying to get in.
0:46:00 > 0:46:04At the back is the monograph for George Tinworth.
0:46:04 > 0:46:07Very famous Doulton potter.
0:46:07 > 0:46:11This has got to be worth £1,000 or more.
0:46:11 > 0:46:14- We have a reserve of £800. - I'm comfortable with that.
0:46:14 > 0:46:20This has been in our cabinet for two weeks and I know someone who knows Jane.
0:46:20 > 0:46:26She said she was delighted and would have been happy with £50.
0:46:26 > 0:46:29- This is what the show's all about. - She'll be happy.
0:46:29 > 0:46:32- More Doulton.- Lambeth Doulton.
0:46:32 > 0:46:34Doulton Lambeth, that's right.
0:46:34 > 0:46:39It's art nouveau influence here.
0:46:39 > 0:46:41Underneath tells us a bit.
0:46:41 > 0:46:44You have the Doulton Lambeth stamp,
0:46:44 > 0:46:50- and you have the monogram there for Edith Lupton.- It's very nice.
0:46:50 > 0:46:53Ron's aunt left him that, so he's inherited it.
0:46:53 > 0:46:57- It's in very nice condition. - What value for this?
0:46:57 > 0:47:00The reserve is £300.
0:47:00 > 0:47:07The reserve is £300, which, again, is a bit strong in my mind. £200-£300, certainly.
0:47:07 > 0:47:09We'll wait and see.
0:47:09 > 0:47:15The auction room's buzzing with browsers, looking for a bargain, but are the Doulton dealers here?
0:47:15 > 0:47:22Just before our owners' lots go under the gavel, I went to see if our experts have any doubts.
0:47:22 > 0:47:27- How are you feeling? - Cool, calm and collected.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30There's been a lot of interest.
0:47:30 > 0:47:33I'm confident. And you, Tom?
0:47:33 > 0:47:40Quietly confident, though I am always nervous for my vendors and I hope we do well for them today.
0:47:40 > 0:47:43So do I. Are you confident in your evaluations?
0:47:43 > 0:47:46Um, yes, quietly confident.
0:47:46 > 0:47:51There has been a lot of interest in the articles Tom and I brought in.
0:47:51 > 0:47:55They're realistic and there might be some surprises.
0:47:55 > 0:47:58Hopefully there'll be a few surprises.
0:47:58 > 0:48:05On valuation day, you always quote highly and strongly, try to get your items in.
0:48:05 > 0:48:07Let's hope we can achieve them.
0:48:07 > 0:48:11- Sweating brows!- Yes, sweating brows!
0:48:16 > 0:48:18First up is Ron's vase.
0:48:18 > 0:48:24Ron, you brought in a Doulton vase. Who have you brought with you?
0:48:24 > 0:48:28- This is my partner, Keith. - He drove you here?- Yes.
0:48:28 > 0:48:33- Are you excited?- Very excited. Hoping to make quite a lot of money.
0:48:33 > 0:48:38Did you agree on the £300 reserve beforehand with the auctioneer?
0:48:38 > 0:48:42- We did.- Were you happy with that? - Quite happy, yeah.
0:48:42 > 0:48:49- Thomas valued it at £300-£500. If it does sell, this money is going to a good cause, isn't it?- It is.
0:48:49 > 0:48:53- What is it?- Axminster Hospital League Of Friends.
0:48:53 > 0:48:59- Do you come from that area? - We come from Axminster and it's a marvellous hospital.
0:48:59 > 0:49:04- We want to keep it going.- Excellent cause.- They do some wonderful work.
0:49:04 > 0:49:08Has this vase been kicking around the house, collecting dust?
0:49:08 > 0:49:13About five years? About five years, yes.
0:49:13 > 0:49:19It's spent a lot of time in the porch with dried flowers in, until we realised how valuable it was.
0:49:19 > 0:49:23Then Thomas valued it. What do you think, Thomas?
0:49:23 > 0:49:28I really like it. When I saw it, I said, "Where's the other one?"
0:49:28 > 0:49:30I love that incised work on it.
0:49:30 > 0:49:33It's really well done.
0:49:33 > 0:49:37- Here we go.- Right.
0:49:37 > 0:49:40The Doulton Lambeth art pottery vase.
0:49:40 > 0:49:44Initials for Edith Lupton.
0:49:44 > 0:49:461884.
0:49:46 > 0:49:48What can we say on this one?
0:49:48 > 0:49:51Who'll give me £200 to start it?
0:49:51 > 0:49:56£200 to start it? £200 to start it?
0:49:56 > 0:49:59Oh. dear. It's gonna be a hard one.
0:50:01 > 0:50:05£100? £100?
0:50:05 > 0:50:12£100 in the door. £110? £120, 30, 40...
0:50:12 > 0:50:15£150, £160, £170, £180,
0:50:15 > 0:50:18£190, £200,
0:50:18 > 0:50:21£210, £220,
0:50:21 > 0:50:24£230, £240,
0:50:24 > 0:50:29- £250, £260...- They're bidding against each other.- ..£300.
0:50:29 > 0:50:32£300 in the room. And 10?
0:50:32 > 0:50:35And 10? At £300.
0:50:35 > 0:50:39I'm selling on £300.
0:50:39 > 0:50:43- That's great. - The hospice will get their money.
0:50:43 > 0:50:49We wouldn't have gained anything if it had gone to £1,000 cos we'd have given it away.
0:50:49 > 0:50:52You can treat yourselves to lunch now.
0:50:52 > 0:50:55So bang on for Thomas.
0:50:55 > 0:51:02As much as they'd have loved to have been here, Di and Kerry couldn't wait to go for some sun.
0:51:02 > 0:51:07So it's up to Sheldon to tell them how well their items fare today.
0:51:07 > 0:51:12Well, ships' lamps, at the moment, are doing quite well.
0:51:12 > 0:51:17It's foggy outside. We might need it to go home.
0:51:17 > 0:51:19£65? £65? £65?
0:51:19 > 0:51:24- £70, £75...- This is OK. - It's close enough.
0:51:24 > 0:51:27£90? It's in the room at £85.
0:51:27 > 0:51:34- Is there £90, yes or no?- If it's converted, it'll be an ideal thing.
0:51:34 > 0:51:39Don't run away, there's another one. An original starboard lamp.
0:51:39 > 0:51:44- I'm bid £65.- Again, the burner's missing.- But it won't be used.
0:51:44 > 0:51:47It will be an aesthetic piece.
0:51:47 > 0:51:52£90? £90? Going, then, on £85.
0:51:52 > 0:51:56- That's OK. Well done. - You can make the phone call.
0:51:56 > 0:52:03- We'll give them the good news. - Maybe another week's holiday. - A short weekend somewhere!- Exactly.
0:52:03 > 0:52:08Di and Kerry's lamps have gone, but the cash register is up for grabs.
0:52:08 > 0:52:12Next, Mr and Mrs Tapely's Cornish ware.
0:52:12 > 0:52:15Trendy in the '50s, now enjoying a revival.
0:52:15 > 0:52:21- Does it mean a lot to you? - No, it seems to be fetching good prices these days.
0:52:21 > 0:52:26Some of it has gone for fairly high prices.
0:52:26 > 0:52:31Well, Thomas is hopeful. Thomas is the man who gave the valuation.
0:52:31 > 0:52:36They are so collectible now and you have the nice flour shaker.
0:52:36 > 0:52:39They're quite rare. ..Here we are.
0:52:39 > 0:52:43Nine pieces there. We'll start at £50.
0:52:43 > 0:52:47£55, £60, £65, £70...
0:52:47 > 0:52:51£70? £70?
0:52:51 > 0:52:53£75, £80,
0:52:53 > 0:52:55£85, £90, £95?
0:52:55 > 0:52:58£90 nearest me. And 5?
0:52:58 > 0:53:03Is there 5? All done at £90, then.
0:53:03 > 0:53:07Just crept in there. That's right.
0:53:07 > 0:53:11- I hope you're not too disappointed we didn't go further. - No!
0:53:11 > 0:53:17- We only did it for a bit of fun.- What are you going to spend the money on?
0:53:17 > 0:53:23- You can't spend it on much. - She'll take me out for dinner.- Good!
0:53:23 > 0:53:28Or make you paint the kitchen again! £90 on paint!
0:53:28 > 0:53:32Will Di and Kerry's till get them enough money for another holiday?
0:53:32 > 0:53:35So it's Di and Kerry's cash register.
0:53:35 > 0:53:38I'm humming and hawing about it.
0:53:38 > 0:53:44There's a lot of people here, so it should do well and they can have an extra week's holiday.
0:53:44 > 0:53:52We now have the late-19th-century, brass-cased National Cash Register. It's lot 74.
0:53:52 > 0:53:56Who's got £100 to start me?
0:53:56 > 0:53:59Who's got £100 to start me?
0:53:59 > 0:54:01Who's got £50 to start me?
0:54:01 > 0:54:06- Are you going to bid, Paul? - No! I'm happy with my wine.
0:54:06 > 0:54:10£50, I'm bid. Thank you. Now 5. £55? £55?
0:54:10 > 0:54:14- What did you put? £200-£300? - I'll tell you later.
0:54:14 > 0:54:16£55.
0:54:16 > 0:54:20£60, £65, £70, £75,
0:54:20 > 0:54:23£80 in front of me.
0:54:23 > 0:54:26£85, £90, £95, £100...
0:54:26 > 0:54:32- It was working till we fiddled with it and now it won't open! - Now you tell me!
0:54:32 > 0:54:35All done? £130, £140?
0:54:35 > 0:54:42£130, a fresh bidder. Selling on £130. Is there 40, yes or no? Mr Britten.
0:54:42 > 0:54:47- What can we say? - Win some, lose some.
0:54:47 > 0:54:51It's unfortunate. The bidding has been slow all day.
0:54:51 > 0:54:54Crashed and burned on one.
0:54:54 > 0:55:00The final lot of the day is Jane's Doulton mice. Did Tom go overboard?
0:55:00 > 0:55:03- This is your very first auction. - It is.
0:55:03 > 0:55:10- You're the second person today who's at an auction for the first time. How d'you feel?- Excited.- Not scared?
0:55:10 > 0:55:17- Not really, no.- You're probably feeling exuberant because Thomas has valued your Lambeth Doulton
0:55:17 > 0:55:20at £800-£1,200.
0:55:20 > 0:55:23What did you feel when he said that?
0:55:23 > 0:55:25- Shocked.- Absolutely shocked?- Yes.
0:55:25 > 0:55:30- Had this figure been lying about the house collecting dust?- Yeah.
0:55:30 > 0:55:35My great aunt gave it to me, and it was just in the cabinet.
0:55:35 > 0:55:41It's surprising it's not been damaged if you didn't know its value.
0:55:41 > 0:55:43It doesn't come out often.
0:55:43 > 0:55:48Lot 323, the George Tinworth group - the Playgoers.
0:55:48 > 0:55:51This is your bid.
0:55:51 > 0:55:58Considerable interest from home and abroad. We have two on the phone.
0:55:58 > 0:56:01There's one from the States.
0:56:01 > 0:56:08- We'll start on the book. £1,200... - Oh, straight in!- ..£1,400, £1,500,
0:56:08 > 0:56:12£1,600...
0:56:12 > 0:56:1517, 18. £1,800 in the room.
0:56:15 > 0:56:20£1,900, £2,000...
0:56:20 > 0:56:22Gosh!
0:56:22 > 0:56:26£2,100 on the phone?
0:56:26 > 0:56:30£2,000 in the room. £2,100?
0:56:30 > 0:56:32£2,100. £2,200?
0:56:32 > 0:56:37£2,200. £2,300?
0:56:37 > 0:56:39How are you feeling?
0:56:39 > 0:56:43In the room, then, £2,200.
0:56:43 > 0:56:48- That is wonderful, isn't it? - Gosh, I'm so pleased!
0:56:48 > 0:56:52None of us realised that was going to happen.
0:56:54 > 0:56:58Dear me! I'm going to have a brandy.
0:56:58 > 0:57:00Gosh!
0:57:00 > 0:57:05What comes to your mind straight away about the money?
0:57:05 > 0:57:07- Well...- Sit down and count it!
0:57:07 > 0:57:11I'm gonna buy a new three-piece suite.
0:57:11 > 0:57:15Why don't you see what else you have at home?
0:57:15 > 0:57:18I've got stuff at home! I will do!
0:57:19 > 0:57:25What a super day here in Clevedon. It's brilliant to see money go to worthy causes.
0:57:25 > 0:57:29Mary's delighted with her windfall of £90.
0:57:29 > 0:57:33I'm very pleased, because we didn't value it at that.
0:57:33 > 0:57:36We said £80 or something.
0:57:36 > 0:57:42Ron and Keith are able to donate £300 to the Axminster Hospice.
0:57:42 > 0:57:47I'm glad the money's going there. They'll be pleased with that.
0:57:47 > 0:57:52Steven eventually accepted the £1,900 for his lead soldiers.
0:57:52 > 0:57:59- So it's off to the World Cup for him.- I think the only one who's lost something is Sheldon.
0:57:59 > 0:58:06And Jane had no idea she had over £2,000 sitting in her corner cabinet.
0:58:06 > 0:58:08I don't know what to say.
0:58:08 > 0:58:15I'm amazed. I never thought it'd fetch that much. I really didn't. I'm over the moon!
0:58:15 > 0:58:19We've had wonderful sales today. It's been superb.
0:58:19 > 0:58:23I can't wait to see what happens next on Flog It!
0:58:24 > 0:58:27Stripes and spots!
0:58:27 > 0:58:31Princess Diana and all the kings of Europe...
0:58:31 > 0:58:33I'm gonna have a brandy!
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