0:00:02 > 0:00:06Welcome to Flog It! where people sell their antiques, here at this auction.
0:00:36 > 0:00:44A busy auction sale room is an exciting place to sell any antiques you found in your attic
0:00:44 > 0:00:48or perhaps you've been browsing the car boot sales.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53Whatever your reasons, Flog It! is the show for you.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57Our experts will give you a valuation of your antique,
0:00:57 > 0:01:00then you decide if you want to sell.
0:01:00 > 0:01:07When it comes to the sale, everything depends on who is there and what they fancy buying.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11Our experts fret over whether they got the price right.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14How do you feel? Wonderful.
0:01:19 > 0:01:2120...
0:01:21 > 0:01:24Are you chuffed? Ask the wife.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26470. 440...
0:01:26 > 0:01:29That was lucky, wasn't it?
0:01:29 > 0:01:31He's sweating bullets!
0:01:33 > 0:01:41We've been sent to Coventry and everybody is waiting patiently in the queue to see our experts.
0:01:41 > 0:01:48They just bring out their treasures. Only a few items will make it to the Flog It! auction,
0:01:48 > 0:01:51so we want people willing to sell.
0:01:51 > 0:01:57Offering advice is David Barby, who's collected antiques since he was 12,
0:01:57 > 0:02:03and the connoisseur of toys, Kevin Jackson, whose specialist subject is the Dinky car.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08Robin is a young man with a bright future in antiques.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11This one's 1920s from Boots.
0:02:12 > 0:02:19This one's quite old as well, but we don't know if that's been reprinted all over the top.
0:02:19 > 0:02:26I'd say that's the original printing. This is my earliest, about 1920. Right.
0:02:26 > 0:02:33Most of this stuff is from car boots. So that's where you spend your pastime? Yeah.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36You're finding lots of bargains.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41What attracts you to them? Do you like tins? I like tins
0:02:41 > 0:02:45because you can get different sizes, shapes.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49You can have a small one, then you can have a large one.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55This is your passion, old tins. Have you got Huntley and Palmer ones?
0:02:55 > 0:03:00Those two. There you go, a man who knows his subject!
0:03:00 > 0:03:05With Huntley and Palmer's biscuit tins, the ones the collectors want,
0:03:05 > 0:03:10as you know... The ones with the wheels on. You're too good for me!
0:03:10 > 0:03:17You want the prams, the cars, the aeroplanes. They're the ones that big money changes hands for.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20There's nothing here of great value,
0:03:20 > 0:03:25but all of your bits and bobs here, people will buy them
0:03:25 > 0:03:29to sort of put in kitchens.
0:03:29 > 0:03:37If you wanted to sell them, put them together as a collector's lot and sell them for the best price.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43Will you go out and buy some more? Probably. A man after my own heart. Some bigger ones.
0:03:43 > 0:03:49Try and find some of those ones with the wheels? Yeah. Good hunting.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51If you find two, give me one! OK.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04Your name's Robin. Yeah. What did you bring in today?
0:04:04 > 0:04:09Some tins and a couple of things I picked up at a car boot.
0:04:09 > 0:04:16If I like the look of it, I'll take it home and put it in my collection boxes. You collect boxes?
0:04:16 > 0:04:22How long have you been doing that? Four years. Who got you into that?
0:04:22 > 0:04:27My grandad. He was showing me some of his antique books
0:04:27 > 0:04:32and I looked at this tin and it was a Huntley and Palmer's tin for £350.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37I thought if I could make that money out of a tin, I should be trying it.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41My grandad started taking me to car boots to pick up tins.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46If it looked good, we'd put it in the collection. That's marvellous.
0:04:46 > 0:04:53Hopefully, you'll start to sell your collection and spend the money on more tins?
0:04:53 > 0:04:58Better tins. Suitcases? Yeah, I've got some suitcases. Have you?
0:04:58 > 0:05:00Suitcases can be worth quite a lot.
0:05:00 > 0:05:05If they're in good condition, they can go up for quite a lot of money.
0:05:05 > 0:05:10Especially ones with names on the top. You know your stuff!
0:05:10 > 0:05:13We'll see you at the auction? Yeah.
0:05:13 > 0:05:19One day, we'll see you selling your own things at the auction. Yeah.
0:05:19 > 0:05:26It was a piece left to my husband by an aunt who'd gone to live in London when she was very young.
0:05:26 > 0:05:32She'd gone from the northeast to live in London as a lady's companion.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36They left her their... Porcelain pieces.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40Why are you contemplating selling this? It's not our...
0:05:40 > 0:05:44Not your cup of tea? I can understand that.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48Because of the hunting lobby? It's hidden away.
0:05:48 > 0:05:54It is the hunting lobby that might affect the value. Normally, pieces
0:05:54 > 0:05:59made by Doulton like this are very commercial and collectable items.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03I like this. The hunt subject doesn't worry me too much,
0:06:03 > 0:06:06but I like all this design.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10This relief work is very colourful and it seems
0:06:10 > 0:06:15to symbolise the English countryside of the 1950s.
0:06:15 > 0:06:21Yes. Although the subject matter is much earlier. On the bottom here,
0:06:21 > 0:06:26we've got "D'ye Ken John Peel" and this is a limited edition.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29This is 58 of only 500 produced.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34I did a check on the price and the price guys put this at around £750.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37I think that's rather high
0:06:37 > 0:06:41and the subject matter will affect the price.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46I would be more comfortable if we thought in terms of about...
0:06:46 > 0:06:51500. We'd bring the reserve just to under that figure. Right.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54It will appeal to Doulton collectors.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59The hunt subject might not affect their judgment. Right.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04We've got a little menagerie of items here today.
0:07:04 > 0:07:11This is a Wedgwood plate, but at auction it could be as little as £30 or £50. You see a lot of this.
0:07:13 > 0:07:20This is turn of the century, a little Staffordshire biscuit barrel, transfer decorated.
0:07:20 > 0:07:27Again a similar sort of price. These are more interesting. Could you tell me about these?
0:07:27 > 0:07:32I was left them by my mum when she died two years ago.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35They were her grandmother's.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38They're quite interesting.
0:07:38 > 0:07:43They're by the Minton's factory, with the marks on the bottom.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Do you know this range? No.
0:07:46 > 0:07:52It was called the Secessionist range, very popular towards the end of the Victorian era.
0:07:52 > 0:07:58The only thing I would point out, we have had a little bit of damage.
0:07:58 > 0:08:03Yes. Have you got the handle? No. That's a bit of a shame.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07Would you sell them if the price was right? Yeah.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10They're popular. They'll sell well.
0:08:10 > 0:08:16Had they been perfect, a good pair of vases should make the best part
0:08:16 > 0:08:23of £300. Because they're damaged, they're more likely to be in the region of 100, maybe 150.
0:08:23 > 0:08:29Yeah. But if you want to sell them, they're gonna sell reasonably well.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Will you leave those with us? Yes.
0:08:34 > 0:08:41As we're in Coventry, I knew we would run across one of its most important heroines.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43Lady Godiva.
0:08:43 > 0:08:49I just like it because it's part of Coventry, the history of Lady Godiva...
0:08:49 > 0:08:55I know it's stressed a bit, but I've never come across anything like it.
0:08:55 > 0:09:02It's nicely weathered. It would look too kitsch if the paintwork was too tidy on it.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13I like maiolica. I see you've brought your family for support.
0:09:13 > 0:09:21You think this is valuable? We hope so. Where did it come from? From an auntie who died four years ago.
0:09:21 > 0:09:28It was always in her cabinet and I was asked if I'd like anything and I chose this.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Very sensible. There were just the five there.
0:09:32 > 0:09:39This one I found later. In the house? At an auction. Extraordinary. How much did you pay?
0:09:39 > 0:09:45Only 20. That was very good going. The major item is this little tazza. It's beautiful.
0:09:45 > 0:09:50It's intriguing. The stand is so beautifully decorated
0:09:50 > 0:09:54with these rams' heads and this decorated strap work
0:09:54 > 0:09:59and the legs with the acanthus-leaf design. In good condition.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01Yes, it's in beautiful condition.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05I love the glaze effect. This was popular
0:10:05 > 0:10:10in the middle of the 19th century, but we got the name wrong.
0:10:10 > 0:10:17We call it maiolica, but maiolica is tin-glazed pottery you find in Italy and France.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20This is more like French glazeware,
0:10:20 > 0:10:24but we've kept the name "maiolica".
0:10:24 > 0:10:30The principal companies making this would have been Minton's and George Jones.
0:10:30 > 0:10:37Wedgwood, top, top quality, but almost a third runner to those two other companies.
0:10:37 > 0:10:44If this was Minton's, it would be worth a lot of money, but because it's Wedgwood
0:10:44 > 0:10:50and it's marked on the bottom "Wedgwood", and there's a diamond registration mark,
0:10:50 > 0:10:55so we can date it to 1865 from the registration mark.
0:10:55 > 0:11:02If a dealer bought these, he would sell them individually. It's only part of a service.
0:11:02 > 0:11:08If this comes up for auction, I'm going to estimate around 180 to 250,
0:11:08 > 0:11:13that sort of price range, but I want the reserve fixed lower. OK.
0:11:13 > 0:11:19So we'll be looking at something in the region of 150, if that's agreeable. That's fine.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24Two pieces have hairline cracks, so we'll take that into account. Right.
0:11:27 > 0:11:33Coventry has given us a real mixed bunch of things to take along to the sale room.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38Young Robin knows his tins. Inspired by his grandad, he started small,
0:11:38 > 0:11:43but has high ambitions. Let's hope we can make him a profit.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48Pat inherited the Wedgwood fruit set from her aunt and has added to it,
0:11:48 > 0:11:52but now it's time to sell and David likes it.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56The maiolica set I like, but it's not complete.
0:11:56 > 0:12:04The major makers, such as Minton's and George Jones, command huge prices. Wedgwood doesn't.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08One of Angela's Minton vases is damaged, but Kevin still thinks
0:12:08 > 0:12:13she could get £100-£150 for them. If they do well,
0:12:13 > 0:12:15she knows how to spend the money.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20I've got a wedding in August. Right. And a birth today.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24Hopefully. Those pennies will go very quickly.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28Jackie will sell her Doulton jug as she doesn't like it
0:12:28 > 0:12:31and others may find it hard to love.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36This hunting business is going against it.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46This village hall is being made into an auction sale room.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51The porters have been carrying in furniture, pictures and porcelain.
0:12:51 > 0:12:56Soon our owners will watch their lots go under the hammer.
0:12:56 > 0:13:02This hall is on the outskirts of Kidderminster, quite a way from Coventry.
0:13:02 > 0:13:10The hall is not big, so by the time auctioneer John Carter is in action, standing room will be at a premium.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15I want to find out what he thinks of Kevin and David's valuations
0:13:15 > 0:13:23and if there is anything else he can tell us which they have overlooked. Are we in for a few surprises?
0:13:23 > 0:13:30Jackie's brought in this Doulton jug. It is so decorative, but I don't like the foxes
0:13:30 > 0:13:37and I don't like fox-hunting. It's not PC, but you're buying it because it's Royal Doulton
0:13:37 > 0:13:42and to a Doulton collector, it's a little gem.
0:13:42 > 0:13:48The one problem we do have is we have a large crack
0:13:48 > 0:13:55running right the way round the inside which will devalue it. We need £500 for this.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00I think that, with the damage, is pushing it slightly.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04Really? We're probably looking at 200 to 250.
0:14:04 > 0:14:10I wonder if David picked up on that. He thought it might go to £700.
0:14:10 > 0:14:16If it was perfect, it would get near that, but you see it's an old crack.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20It isn't perfect.
0:14:20 > 0:14:26We've got a collection of tins which a 9-year-old, Robin, brought in.
0:14:26 > 0:14:33He loves car boots. These are super. What a good start for a collection! They're wonderful.
0:14:33 > 0:14:39A couple of them are fairly modern, but what you have here is a basis
0:14:39 > 0:14:45of a young man's collection. We're looking for £10 to £20 for this.
0:14:45 > 0:14:51I think he'll get that for it. He'll be so pleased. All you kids, get collecting now!
0:14:53 > 0:14:59There's hopeful news for Robin, but a problem with Jackie's jug.
0:14:59 > 0:15:05As the buyers start inspecting what's on offer, our owners are arriving.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10I just hope they're not getting too nervous as their lot approaches.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14How are you feeling, Pat? Fine. Quite excited.
0:15:14 > 0:15:21Have you filled in a registration card? Yes. Anything in mind? A couple of pieces
0:15:21 > 0:15:24of old Moorcroft. I've got good news.
0:15:24 > 0:15:29The auctioneer put virtually the same valuation on that David did,
0:15:29 > 0:15:35so I think they will sell. Spend your money now! That would be nice.
0:15:35 > 0:15:42I'd wait till you know how much your Wedgwood makes, Pat. We're under way and here's our first lot.
0:15:42 > 0:15:48Angela, you didn't get any sleep last night. Are you nervous? Yes.
0:15:48 > 0:15:55There's no need to worry. Have you done any auctions before? No. So this is the first. Yeah.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00Kevin valued these at 100 to 150. Happy with that? Yes.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04We've priced them as a perfect one and a damaged one.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09A good one is worth £80-£100, so put a bit extra on for the damaged one.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12I'm confident. Fingers crossed.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17110... Here we go. The tension's creeping in. Yeah.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21Probably more for Kevin than you, actually.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26A nice pair of vases... There we go.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31I have a bid on these of £150. Do I see 160?
0:16:31 > 0:16:34Yes, straight in. £150.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Commission bid. 160, 170...
0:16:37 > 0:16:43Battle's on! Good. 170. The bid is with me at £170.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47Do I see 175...? All done at 170.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50Are you happy with that? 170? Yeah.
0:16:50 > 0:16:56It's a lot more than we thought. Excellent. Very good. He's relieved.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59I'll cancel my taxi!
0:16:59 > 0:17:02INAUDIBLE
0:17:09 > 0:17:15Jackie can't be here. That's a shame. She should be. It's a lovely piece.
0:17:15 > 0:17:23She was excited about it. You valued it at 500, but there's a three-inch crack running on the inside.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27A what? A crack. There wasn't on the day I saw it.
0:17:27 > 0:17:34I didn't see one either and it's gone through a lot of experts' hands. Two experts before I saw it.
0:17:34 > 0:17:40The auctioneer saw it yesterday and said it was an old one. It's black, it's dirty.
0:17:40 > 0:17:47He thinks it's only worth 200 to 250 which means it won't sell as there's a reserve on it. Yes.
0:17:47 > 0:17:53Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Can I leave now? No!
0:17:53 > 0:17:55Lot 50 is the Royal Doulton jug.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59I wonder what he'll start it at.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04Lot 50. We have discovered a hairline crack in it.
0:18:04 > 0:18:09That's killed it. Yes. However, the reserve stays the same.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12So...I have 440. Do I see 450?
0:18:13 > 0:18:17No interest in this lot at £450?
0:18:17 > 0:18:22That's killed it. Not sold. Who's gonna ring Jackie up?
0:18:22 > 0:18:27We'll look at that piece first. Shall we do it after? Yeah.
0:18:27 > 0:18:33Unless it's a very rare piece of Doulton, collectors look for items in top condition.
0:18:36 > 0:18:44Have you collected since we last saw you? I've been round a few shops, but I didn't buy anything. No? No.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47What would you like to collect soon?
0:18:47 > 0:18:50Mainly tins and stuff, old stuff.
0:18:50 > 0:18:58Yeah, just keep specialising. Go for those specialist ones. Try and get some of those ones with the wheels.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02Lot 100, a collection of old tins. £2 I'm bid.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05Do I see 4? 4 I'm bid. £6?
0:19:05 > 0:19:09Someone's bid 6. £8 I'm bid.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13£10. Do I see 12? 12 I'm bid.
0:19:13 > 0:19:1514. This is good. £14.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18Do I see 16 anywhere?
0:19:18 > 0:19:21Might make 16. 16. Brilliant.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26In the room at £16. Do I see 18? Are you pleased? Yeah. All done at £16.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29£16. That's excellent, isn't it?
0:19:29 > 0:19:33Yeah. What will you do with £16? It's a lot of money.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38Ill just have to buy some more. Good. A deposit for the next one.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41Keep doubling your money. Yeah.
0:19:41 > 0:19:4420, 22...
0:19:53 > 0:20:00It's getting closer to your lot number. Are you getting excited? Yes. Are you shaking? Yes.
0:20:00 > 0:20:06Lot 150 is the Wedgwood majolica tazza. Here we go.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08This is it. This is it.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12I've got everything crossed. I hope so.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15I have a bid already of £160.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18Brilliant. We're in. That's a start.
0:20:18 > 0:20:24You, sir, at 170. 180. Brilliant. 190. 200.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28You, madam, at 200. 210. 220.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33Excellent. Keep going. 230. 240. 250. This is good. 260.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38270. 280. That's nice. 280.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42Brilliant. You, madam, at 280. 290.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46Yes! 300. Fresh blood at 300. Fresh blood.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51310. That always upsets somebody who was bidding earlier. 320. 330.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56This is excellent. 340. That's brilliant. 350. 360. It's exciting.
0:20:56 > 0:21:01370. 380. 390... 400.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04I can't believe that. Nor me. 410.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08Bottle of champagne coming up. 420. 430. 440. 450.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12This is unbelievable. Brilliant. 460. 470.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17480. Whoever's bidding may have the rest of the set. 490. 500.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20510. '20. '30. Wow! 540.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25550. 560. You bought that for how much? It's your aunt's. £20. 570.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29580. 590. The odd piece. The rest of it was my aunt's.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33590. Do I see 600 anywhere?
0:21:33 > 0:21:36Being sold for £590.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40How do you feel about that? Wonderful.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44What will you buy? A piece of Moorcroft.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51What a morning so far! Three out of four isn't bad.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56Hopefully, there'll be more surprises in the valuation room.
0:21:56 > 0:22:02Before then, let's nip into Coventry to seek some sanctuary.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06Coventry is famous for cathedrals, one bombed in World War II,
0:22:06 > 0:22:10the other built in mid-20th century style.
0:22:10 > 0:22:15I was shown around the two buildings by our tour guide, Roger Bailey.
0:22:15 > 0:22:22This is unbelievable. It's fantastic. I love those Gothic arches. Wonderful sandstone colour.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26This is what's left of the bombing raid in 1940?
0:22:26 > 0:22:32It was incendiaries that burnt this cathedral down. It wasn't a direct hit? No.
0:22:32 > 0:22:38An incendiary fell on the roof, they had no water, the roof caught fire,
0:22:38 > 0:22:44the metal girders got hot, they twisted and brought the roof down.
0:22:44 > 0:22:52Did most of Coventry suffer? In that one bombing raid, 45,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed. Wow!
0:22:52 > 0:22:55Must have been relentless. 40 bombing raids.
0:22:57 > 0:23:02I guess this is the original altar section. It's so overwhelming.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05Yes, and in front of us is the cross.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09It was found by the stonemason on the morning after destruction in the shape of a cross.
0:23:09 > 0:23:17These were the oak roof timbers? Yes, greatly charred. Someone chalked behind it, "Father forgive,"
0:23:17 > 0:23:23so there was a sense of reconciliation. It's the Easter message of hope out of despair.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27Well put.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30I looked around the cathedral by myself.
0:23:30 > 0:23:37It was designed by Sir Basil Spence. This year is the 40th anniversary of its consecration.
0:23:37 > 0:23:43There's definitely a wow factor being inside the new cathedral.
0:23:43 > 0:23:50This window is designed by John Piper. There's 195 separate panes of stained glass.
0:23:50 > 0:23:55The colours are so intense - lots of magentas, French ultramarines,
0:23:55 > 0:24:02rising up into the centre with a golden ray of light, maybe depicting Christ, light of the world.
0:24:14 > 0:24:19It's only when you get here to the altar cross and you look behind you
0:24:19 > 0:24:25that you can appreciate the wonderful colour, the unity of space
0:24:25 > 0:24:32and here the altar cross is a link between the past and present, fashioned from three roof nails,
0:24:32 > 0:24:39found in the charred remains. This cross of nails represents Coventry throughout the world.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42It's wonderful.
0:24:46 > 0:24:53Back in the valuation room, plenty of people are hoping to take their treasures to the auction.
0:24:53 > 0:24:58This is a wonderful book. Where did you get it from?
0:24:58 > 0:25:04My wife did a bit of cleaning for a gentleman and she was left this book.
0:25:04 > 0:25:12This is in a category of children's illustrated books from the early 20th century and there are artists,
0:25:12 > 0:25:18including Edmund Dulac, Charles Robinson, Arthur Rackham and so on,
0:25:18 > 0:25:25but Edmund Dulac and Arthur Rackham are the major artists and you've got a book illustrated by Edmund Dulac.
0:25:25 > 0:25:30I should say "decorated" as even the covers are beautifully done,
0:25:30 > 0:25:36but what is extraordinary is this book is a limited edition and is signed
0:25:36 > 0:25:39by the artist, Edmund Dulac.
0:25:39 > 0:25:44"This edition de luxe is limited to seven hundred and fifty copies"
0:25:44 > 0:25:48and this one is 257.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51So that puts a rare value on it.
0:25:51 > 0:25:58You turn the pages and there are these wonderful illustrations - the Princess and the Pea.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Lovely.
0:26:00 > 0:26:07Oh, the Snow Queen. That is exquisitely done. Do you like them?
0:26:07 > 0:26:12Absolutely lovely. They are. You won't be selling it in a moment!
0:26:12 > 0:26:16I studied art myself. Where? Sutton College.
0:26:16 > 0:26:23Oh, this one from The Mermaid - isn't that lovely? When you're looking at books,
0:26:23 > 0:26:30condition is important and thank goodness you kept it under the bed. This staining can be removed,
0:26:30 > 0:26:33but the thing to look at is this.
0:26:33 > 0:26:38It looks terribly rough down the side and that's uncut edges
0:26:38 > 0:26:43which is a bonus when you're looking at hand-bound, vellum books.
0:26:43 > 0:26:48The illustrations are good and they're stuck in just by one side.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51A lovely edition. Price?
0:26:51 > 0:26:56If it hadn't got the signature, it would be round about 120 to 150.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00With the limited edition and signed by Edmund Dulac,
0:27:00 > 0:27:05were looking at £280 to £350, that sort of price range.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08That much? I'll keep my fingers crossed.
0:27:12 > 0:27:17Graham, that book is in immaculate condition for a limited edition.
0:27:17 > 0:27:24It was left to us by an elderly gentleman and we put it under the bed. Under the bed? Yes.
0:27:24 > 0:27:29What else is under the bed? Lots of things.
0:27:29 > 0:27:36What did the estimate say it was worth? He said it was worth between 280 to 350.
0:27:36 > 0:27:44I didn't think it was worth that much. Its condition is superb. That's what puts the value on it.
0:27:44 > 0:27:49She had somebody look at it once, just a normal auction house.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53People came out and he said it was worth maybe £80.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55That's a big difference of opinion.
0:27:55 > 0:28:02Another good Flog It! story. From under the bed into the auction room. I hope it does well.
0:28:02 > 0:28:09My husband and I bought that little piece about 40 years ago in Birmingham
0:28:09 > 0:28:13in a junky-cum-antiques shop.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16At the auction, it would appeal.
0:28:16 > 0:28:21He's got an appealing face, lovely character. He's cast in a bronze.
0:28:21 > 0:28:25Having a look at the back of him, there's a name
0:28:25 > 0:28:30which looks like Van Den Straeten. It's not a name I'm familiar with.
0:28:30 > 0:28:36It sounds as if it could be a Dutch artist. Also below that,
0:28:36 > 0:28:41there is a cast foundry mark for a Paris foundry, always a good sign.
0:28:41 > 0:28:46He stands on what I think is a rouge marble base, rouge marble pedestal.
0:28:46 > 0:28:52Auction-wise, because it's such a lovely character,
0:28:52 > 0:28:57I would like to think it should make getting on for about £400,
0:28:57 > 0:29:01so not a bad investment for £2 or £3. True.
0:29:01 > 0:29:06Are you thinking of selling it? Well, I think, yes.
0:29:06 > 0:29:11He's a lovely thing and I would quite like to own him,
0:29:11 > 0:29:15so I'm sure we'll find someone who'll love him.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22What a happy smile! I love his cravat as well.
0:29:22 > 0:29:28Mm-hm. What did the experts value this at? £400 upwards.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31You didn't expect that, did you?
0:29:31 > 0:29:39How much did you pay for this? My husband bought it for £2 in Birmingham. He's got a keen eye.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41Yes. How long ago was that?
0:29:41 > 0:29:45About 40 years ago. Are you local?
0:29:45 > 0:29:53I live in Meriden, a few miles away in the centre of England. We've got a stone cross in the village green.
0:29:53 > 0:30:01I can't wait to see how this goes at auction. We'll chat about it then. Good luck. Thank you.
0:30:01 > 0:30:08This is the article. You brought a photograph earlier on and you went home to fetch the table.
0:30:08 > 0:30:13It's a lovely piece of mahogany. I love the top.
0:30:13 > 0:30:20It is superb. I appreciate this brass string that you mention now and this lovely deep band
0:30:20 > 0:30:25of rosewood. A quality table. Where did you get it from?
0:30:25 > 0:30:29We bought it from an antique fair in the Midlands.
0:30:29 > 0:30:34Did you buy the table separately or the chairs as well?
0:30:34 > 0:30:39We bought them together. How much did you pay? I think it was £2,400.
0:30:39 > 0:30:4520 years ago? Yes. That was a lot of money. Yes. A lot of money 20 years ago.
0:30:45 > 0:30:49We fell in love with it. I understand why.
0:30:49 > 0:30:54You bought it from a fair? Yes. You would have paid top price. Yes.
0:30:54 > 0:31:01If you hadn't bought this quality item and you had bought modern teak which was the fashion at that time,
0:31:01 > 0:31:06it would be worth nothing. You've got an investment here.
0:31:06 > 0:31:10This tilts up, as we've seen,
0:31:10 > 0:31:16so if you want to use the room for any other purpose, you push it into a corner. Yes.
0:31:16 > 0:31:21It's a supper table, so it can be moved around.
0:31:21 > 0:31:27It's a quality table. This stringing and the rosewood cross-banding is beautiful,
0:31:27 > 0:31:32but underneath we have that wonderful twisted column
0:31:32 > 0:31:39and the three splayed feet. They're inverted scroll feet, which is a lovely feature.
0:31:39 > 0:31:46So we can date this to round about the 1820, 1830 period, slap bang in the Regency
0:31:46 > 0:31:51and this type of furniture is now very sought after.
0:31:51 > 0:31:56The price I would estimate at auction is about £2,500 to £3,000.
0:31:56 > 0:32:03And I would wish to put a reserve, if you're agreeable, at £2,400. Yes.
0:32:03 > 0:32:07That would be agreeable? We'll try selling that.
0:32:07 > 0:32:10Now we come to these superb chairs.
0:32:10 > 0:32:17I think these chairs are very attractive, but it's an interesting combination of woods.
0:32:17 > 0:32:22We have a combination of beech, ash and rosewood veneer.
0:32:22 > 0:32:28Exactly the same sort of caning would have existed on the chairs.
0:32:28 > 0:32:34Did these cushions come with the chairs? Yes. They're filled with horse hair. Excellent.
0:32:34 > 0:32:40What is such a nice feature is this brass inlay on the back in the Greek style.
0:32:40 > 0:32:45You've got the honeysuckle, Athenian design here. Yes.
0:32:45 > 0:32:50And you've got these roundels also with the brass inlay,
0:32:50 > 0:32:57so the whole thing is complementary to the table. Buying the two together was very astute.
0:32:57 > 0:33:00The other thing is the sabre leg.
0:33:00 > 0:33:07When we look at this, we think of the military campaigns at the beginning of the 19th century,
0:33:07 > 0:33:09the Napoleonic Wars.
0:33:09 > 0:33:17The inspiration for this type of leg came from the Napoleonic Wars where they used the sabre sword. I see.
0:33:17 > 0:33:21A very, very handsome chair and quite usable.
0:33:21 > 0:33:26Allowing for the fact they're beech, but they are period,
0:33:26 > 0:33:32we ought to box clever and put a reserve in the region of £1,100 for six chairs
0:33:32 > 0:33:35with an estimate of £1,200-£1,500.
0:33:35 > 0:33:43It will be within a price range to attract the general public and the dealers. Are you happy with that?
0:33:43 > 0:33:49Yes. You said that rather hesitatingly. No, I'll be happy with it. Thank you.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52We'll be happy to sell them for you.
0:33:52 > 0:33:59What's the story behind these? They just came down through the family. My dad was the last of a long line.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02When he died, they passed down to me.
0:34:02 > 0:34:07Have you done any research on them? I've had a look on the internet.
0:34:07 > 0:34:15These were known as Fairyland Lustre. Yes, by the Wedgwood company. They're very popular.
0:34:15 > 0:34:21These have the actual fairies on them. They did produce other items
0:34:21 > 0:34:28which didn't have the fairies on, still collectable, but not as desirable as these pieces.
0:34:28 > 0:34:34We've got the Wedgwood marks on the bottom, but I can't see any paintress's marks.
0:34:34 > 0:34:42They appear to me as if they were in the style of an artist called Daisy MacKay Jones. It's something
0:34:42 > 0:34:47we will have to try and research for you. They'll sell very, very well.
0:34:47 > 0:34:52This is hot property. Everybody wants Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre.
0:34:52 > 0:34:59I would have thought an auction estimate of £1,500, maybe £2,000. Right. Very nice.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03Very nice! They're super things.
0:35:03 > 0:35:09I'll move on to the Minton's piece. Classical decoration. You've got it
0:35:09 > 0:35:15on its side - always a wise move with a tall vase, in case they go toppling!
0:35:15 > 0:35:20But this is lovely. This is almost a sort of cameo style.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23Very thin bone china.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27It is signed
0:35:27 > 0:35:32by Burks. Now, I think the artist there was called Audwin Burks.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37His work is very sought after. Have we got the cover? I'm afraid not.
0:35:37 > 0:35:42Right. Was it used as a vase? No, as a lamp base.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44That's how it's always been.
0:35:44 > 0:35:52It hasn't been drilled? No. Usually when it's been a lamp base, someone's used a Black and Decker
0:35:52 > 0:35:57to get the cables in and out. It was just a cork insert. That's fine.
0:35:57 > 0:36:03It's in stunning condition. Lovely. It's a shame we haven't got the cover.
0:36:03 > 0:36:08But again, at a good auction, I would have thought anything
0:36:08 > 0:36:13from £1,800, maybe £2,000. Right. If you'd had the cover, so much more.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16But again a lovely, lovely piece.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19I love the gold and laurel handles.
0:36:19 > 0:36:26It's just screaming quality! Yeah. I'll lie it back on its side for safety. Thank you.
0:36:26 > 0:36:33And the last piece we have - again a lovely piece. This has got to be a piece of Royal Worcester.
0:36:33 > 0:36:40There we go, and dated 1914. That's nice that we've got the date on it. Signed by Bray.
0:36:40 > 0:36:49With Worcester, they paint over the top of a transfer, so that would have been the paintress's mark.
0:36:49 > 0:36:54Again this could have been a pedestal cup with a cover.
0:36:54 > 0:36:57Got a cover? No. We've not seen one.
0:36:57 > 0:37:02It could be a pedestal cup and I think it probably had a cover too.
0:37:03 > 0:37:08Again nicely decorated with the floral sprays.
0:37:08 > 0:37:15I would have thought an auction estimate of about 300 to 500. It's a pretty piece
0:37:15 > 0:37:21and could make more. Would you consider selling them? I think so.
0:37:21 > 0:37:27You'll sell them? I'd like to. If they were mine, I would be gutted to sell them.
0:37:27 > 0:37:33Why are you gonna sell them? Is it the money? We have a 4½-year-old.
0:37:33 > 0:37:40Say no more. Who may discover them in the attic and decide they're wonderful things to play with.
0:37:40 > 0:37:48That's a wise sentiment. If someone can get more out of them than we can give them, I think that's better.
0:37:48 > 0:37:55With pottery of this quality, if it was to get chipped or damaged, it's gone for ever.
0:37:55 > 0:38:02Because they are such lovely pieces, they will be bought by a collector who will cherish them.
0:38:02 > 0:38:07So you're better to sell them and invest the money.
0:38:10 > 0:38:15You brought in today a load of old tosh(!) Yeah.
0:38:15 > 0:38:19David and Kevin went into a frenzy when they saw that.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22It's top-notch stuff. Good.
0:38:22 > 0:38:29I was terrified about breaking them. Where were they? They've actually been kept in the attic.
0:38:29 > 0:38:38Why? I have a 4½-year-old now. When he was born, we decided we would put them out of harm's way.
0:38:38 > 0:38:45You go through the terrible twos. Definitely. We thought the attic was the safest place.
0:38:45 > 0:38:51What will you do with five grand? I think it's the holiday to Florida.
0:38:51 > 0:38:55Treat him to Disney and do it properly.
0:38:55 > 0:39:00He's not been to Disneyland? No, we haven't. I haven't been there.
0:39:00 > 0:39:05Maybe if we get enough... LAUGHTER
0:39:12 > 0:39:18Coventry, rebuilt after the war, became the model modern city,
0:39:18 > 0:39:22but it's the old stories I'm interested in.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26Colin Cook is a city guide and he knows his stuff.
0:39:26 > 0:39:31Why are you dressed in rose madder and gold damask curtains?
0:39:31 > 0:39:36As a period in time. Henry VI did a lot for Coventry. Did he live here?
0:39:36 > 0:39:41He brought the Parliament Diabolicum here. What reaction do you get?
0:39:41 > 0:39:48Sometimes a smile. And a few wolf whistles? Occasionally. Come on, Colin. Where are you taking me?
0:39:48 > 0:39:53He'll show me one of Coventry's heroines - Lady Godiva.
0:39:53 > 0:40:01As a protest against high poll taxes set by her husband, Earl Leofric, she rode through the streets naked.
0:40:01 > 0:40:06The stunt paid off. Shortly afterwards, the taxes were dropped.
0:40:06 > 0:40:12There you can see the statue of Lady Godiva. She's beautiful. Beautiful.
0:40:12 > 0:40:17Behind that is the clock where Lady Godiva comes out on the hour
0:40:17 > 0:40:24and above it, Peeping Tom takes a look at this fair form passing by.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26Hence the expression, Peeping Tom.
0:40:36 > 0:40:43Below some modern buildings, you'll find a 14th-century cellar. Let's have a look.
0:40:49 > 0:40:53Wow! What a wonderful vaulted ceiling!
0:40:53 > 0:41:00If I had a room like this, this would be a dining room. It was a cellar? Yes, 14th century
0:41:00 > 0:41:06and it was part of a merchantman's house. The food was stored here.
0:41:06 > 0:41:13I like the dampness and the chillness in the air. There's a slight presence. Yes.
0:41:13 > 0:41:18A lady ghost used to greet people. She was the cellar lady.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22Her job was to look after the cellar. So it's haunted?
0:41:22 > 0:41:26Yes, this lady never wanted to leave this lovely place.
0:41:26 > 0:41:34Have you seen the ghost? No, but I can vouch for people that have. Would you like to meet this lady? No.
0:41:34 > 0:41:40I'm not scared of ghosts. I'm petrified of being trapped in a cellar with a man in a dress!
0:41:50 > 0:41:55We've had a blinder of a day in Coventry with some class goods in.
0:41:55 > 0:41:59Look at what I'm sitting down at - a wonderful table!
0:41:59 > 0:42:04The couriers are about to carry this to the auction room.
0:42:05 > 0:42:10Let's have a look at what people have decided to sell.
0:42:10 > 0:42:15Jackie's husband bought this small bronze at a sale 40 years ago.
0:42:15 > 0:42:20Kevin thought it would go down well at auction and Jackie wants to sell.
0:42:20 > 0:42:25David got excited about Graham's book, illustrated by Edmund Dulac.
0:42:25 > 0:42:30The quality of the artwork is astonishing.
0:42:30 > 0:42:35Lesley and Howard's top-class porcelain got Kevin's attention.
0:42:35 > 0:42:41He put high prices on the Fairyland Lustre vases and on the Minton.
0:42:41 > 0:42:45The Worcester piece is a little more modest.
0:42:45 > 0:42:49Julia bought her table and chairs at an antiques fair.
0:42:49 > 0:42:55She won't make much profit, but the quality means she won't lose money.
0:43:00 > 0:43:06The Blakedown Parish Rooms are packed as we rejoin the auction.
0:43:06 > 0:43:08The Flog It! lots get due attention.
0:43:08 > 0:43:14Auctioneer John Carter has given them the once-over and he's talked
0:43:14 > 0:43:20to local dealers and buyers, but how accurate are our expert valuations?
0:43:20 > 0:43:27John, you've got to see this trio of quality - some Worcester, Minton and Wedgwood.
0:43:27 > 0:43:33When Kevin, our expert, saw them, he went into a minor frenzy
0:43:33 > 0:43:36because they are quality. Absolutely super.
0:43:36 > 0:43:44Where shall we start? The Worcester, most unusual shape. It stands well. A must for a Worcester collector.
0:43:44 > 0:43:48We've got a valuation of 300 to 500 on that.
0:43:48 > 0:43:51I think that's a fair valuation.
0:43:51 > 0:43:56I would have thought it's gonna fetch in the room 300 to 350,
0:43:56 > 0:44:01but with Worcester collectors, it could get up to the 500 mark.
0:44:01 > 0:44:04OK now, the vase.
0:44:04 > 0:44:08The creme de la creme. Minton pate-sur-pate vase.
0:44:08 > 0:44:13Signed across the bottom "Burks". One little feature.
0:44:13 > 0:44:17It's had a slight restoration on the bottom.
0:44:17 > 0:44:23You can see it on the gilding there. But a super, collectable vase.
0:44:23 > 0:44:29Kevin's hoping for £1,800 to £2,000. He might get a surprise with that.
0:44:29 > 0:44:35There are so many collectors and such a piece doesn't often come up.
0:44:35 > 0:44:38These I love. Once again,
0:44:38 > 0:44:42fairly rare pieces, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre.
0:44:42 > 0:44:48Superb detail. Highly collectable. It's influenced by Pre-Raphaelite.
0:44:48 > 0:44:52It's like Dante Rossetti. They are super and very collectable.
0:44:52 > 0:45:01I think they would go for £1,800 to £2,000. Kevin's bang on. It looks like they're off to Disneyland!
0:45:01 > 0:45:08Tension is rising as the sale approaches and our owners wait for their moment to arrive.
0:45:08 > 0:45:13Did you sleep well last night? No, I was all over the place.
0:45:13 > 0:45:19I got up this morning, I had one cup of coffee. It took an hour to get here.
0:45:19 > 0:45:24This is your first auction? First one, yeah. See how it goes.
0:45:24 > 0:45:32I have a feeling it's going to go very well. That book is going to fly away like the fairies in it!
0:45:37 > 0:45:44If you're coming here to buy a gate-leg table, you're in the right place. There are seven,
0:45:44 > 0:45:50all in different sizes starting at about £40 to £50, so you won't be disappointed.
0:45:50 > 0:45:57The auction's under way, but do the experts have second thoughts about their predictions?
0:45:57 > 0:46:00Which pieces do they like best?
0:46:00 > 0:46:07It's chock-a-block here. What are your favourite items? What do you think's gonna go, David?
0:46:07 > 0:46:14The book. It's stunning. Beautifully illustrated by Edmund Dulac. It's a limited edition. Would you like it?
0:46:14 > 0:46:19I would, but I'm not allowed to buy it. I know. Worse luck!
0:46:19 > 0:46:25What about you, Kevin? It's got to be that Minton vase. Stunning piece.
0:46:25 > 0:46:29If I had the money, I'd take it. In the car! If only!
0:46:29 > 0:46:336, 8, 10... 80 I'm bid, 85.
0:46:33 > 0:46:36360. New blood.
0:46:36 > 0:46:44It's getting near to your lot number. I'm a bit like that. Feeling exhausted? It's very warm in here.
0:46:44 > 0:46:51This book is gorgeous. I thought it was one of the best things that came in from Coventry. I'm glad.
0:46:51 > 0:46:54I thought it was superb.
0:46:54 > 0:47:00Very nice book we have here - the limited edition Edmund Dulac.
0:47:00 > 0:47:05220 bid. Do I see 230? Here we go. 230.
0:47:05 > 0:47:08240. Come on. 240 with me.
0:47:08 > 0:47:13250. The bid's in the room at 250. Do I see 260?
0:47:13 > 0:47:17In the doorway at 260. 270.
0:47:17 > 0:47:20280. 290. 300. And 10.
0:47:20 > 0:47:2420. 30. People are competing against each other.
0:47:24 > 0:47:30There's two buyers. 360. 370. 380. 390. 400.
0:47:30 > 0:47:34This is what it's all about. It's lovely.
0:47:34 > 0:47:38£430. In the door at 430. All done!
0:47:38 > 0:47:42Excellent. Marvellous. Are you chuffed with that?
0:47:42 > 0:47:45Ask the wife. Happy with that? Yeah.
0:47:45 > 0:47:48240...
0:47:53 > 0:47:59Jackie can't be here today. If she arrives in five minutes, she will be,
0:47:59 > 0:48:04but she won't find us, so you'll have to represent her. Right.
0:48:04 > 0:48:07There's no reserve? That's it.
0:48:07 > 0:48:13A good-looking chap, a bit like yourself, Paul, so it should do well.
0:48:13 > 0:48:18What are you hoping to get? In a good sale it could make 300 or 400.
0:48:18 > 0:48:22Today 200 or 300 is more on the ball.
0:48:22 > 0:48:27120 is the little French bronze bust being shown now. This is ours.
0:48:27 > 0:48:30This is Jackie's. Nice bronze bust.
0:48:30 > 0:48:35I've got £70. 70... 80.
0:48:35 > 0:48:4090. We're running now. We're starting cheap. Yeah. 100. 110.
0:48:40 > 0:48:43120. 130. This is good. 140.
0:48:43 > 0:48:49150. 160. One hundred and sixty. Do I see 170?
0:48:49 > 0:48:52Being sold for 160. All done!
0:48:52 > 0:48:56I hoped it would have made the 200, but it's gone.
0:48:56 > 0:49:01If we can't find her, you can ring her up and say it's gone for 160.
0:49:01 > 0:49:05It was a good investment for £2. Damn right!
0:49:05 > 0:49:08I bet Jackie is smiling to herself.
0:49:08 > 0:49:15Is Julia having second thoughts about her Regency table? Could be hard to make a profit.
0:49:15 > 0:49:20Julia, how are you feeling? Sad really. Are you? Why?
0:49:20 > 0:49:25We've had the table and chairs for 20 years. I'll be sorry to lose them.
0:49:25 > 0:49:30What were you using as a table in the meantime? I bought a new one.
0:49:30 > 0:49:34That's a bit worrying. I hope it sells!
0:49:34 > 0:49:40Here we go. The Regency, circular, mahogany, breakfast table, lot 586.
0:49:40 > 0:49:43We've got a reserve on this of two-four.
0:49:43 > 0:49:47A very nice table. £2,000 for this?
0:49:47 > 0:49:512,000 anywhere? 2,000 I'm bid.
0:49:51 > 0:49:54We're in. 2,100.
0:49:54 > 0:49:582,200. Excellent. 2,300.
0:49:58 > 0:50:03Game on. 2,400. 2,400.
0:50:03 > 0:50:06In the room at £2,400.
0:50:06 > 0:50:09Do I see 2,500?
0:50:09 > 0:50:12Being sold in the room
0:50:12 > 0:50:15at £2,400. All done!
0:50:15 > 0:50:18How do you feel about that?
0:50:18 > 0:50:23You're sad, aren't you? I am, really. David's chuffed.
0:50:23 > 0:50:31I almost wish I'd bought it myself! We've got the chairs now. Beechwood dining chairs. These are lovely.
0:50:31 > 0:50:35Brass inlay on square legs, sabre legs.
0:50:35 > 0:50:41800 bid. Do I see 900? We're in at 8. 900.
0:50:41 > 0:50:46Excellent. 1,000. 1,100. Great. They'll sell as well. 1,100.
0:50:46 > 0:50:52Do I see 1,200 anywhere? Being sold in the room at £1,100.
0:50:52 > 0:50:54All done at 1,100.
0:50:55 > 0:51:00Yes! Well done, congratulations. Thank you.
0:51:00 > 0:51:02Thank goodness for that!
0:51:02 > 0:51:07'That's great news for Julia and relief for David,
0:51:07 > 0:51:14'but the auctioneer will deduct seller's commission from her £3,500 before he writes her a cheque.'
0:51:18 > 0:51:25Howard and Lesley, the time's nearly here. You'll be going to Disneyland, especially this little nipper.
0:51:25 > 0:51:31The first lot up is the Royal Worcester. Yes. How are you feeling?
0:51:31 > 0:51:36Terrified. How are you, Lesley? Very nervous. Had a sleepless night?
0:51:36 > 0:51:39No, he did, but I didn't.
0:51:39 > 0:51:45What's his name? Matthew. Are you excited...? Mummy and Daddy
0:51:45 > 0:51:52are gonna sell all these things and take you to America to see Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.
0:51:52 > 0:51:56I wish I was going! If we make enough, you can.
0:51:56 > 0:52:01Kevin, what are we expecting? First, the Worcester.
0:52:01 > 0:52:08We're in the right part of the country. Worcester's just down the road, so that should go OK.
0:52:08 > 0:52:15You put a value of 3 to 5 on that. Probably 300, 400. It could make 500 if the right buyer's in.
0:52:15 > 0:52:21All done. This is ours - 160. How are you feeling? Nervous now.
0:52:21 > 0:52:28Lot 160. Here we go. Here we go. Very nice Royal Worcester vase here.
0:52:28 > 0:52:32Beautiful artwork on it. £280 bid.
0:52:32 > 0:52:36Do I see 290? 290... Come on.
0:52:36 > 0:52:39300.
0:52:39 > 0:52:43310. 320. Slow start. The bid's with me at 320.
0:52:43 > 0:52:48330. In the room at 330. Do I see 340?
0:52:48 > 0:52:54340. 350. They're bidding against each other. £350.
0:52:55 > 0:52:59360 anywhere? All done at £350.
0:52:59 > 0:53:02350. Are you happy with that? Yeah.
0:53:02 > 0:53:06One down, great start. Two to go.
0:53:08 > 0:53:15Two lots away to the next item. There was a bit of damage on the base. Did you see that? I missed it.
0:53:15 > 0:53:21Just a tiny bit of gilding. Very tiny. I wasn't aware of it, no.
0:53:21 > 0:53:24302.
0:53:24 > 0:53:30This is it. 170. This very nice Minton pate-sur-pate vase.
0:53:30 > 0:53:33Lovely piece of work.
0:53:34 > 0:53:37I have a bid of 1,350.
0:53:37 > 0:53:39That's a start, that's an opener!
0:53:39 > 0:53:44The bid's with me at 1,350. Do I see 1,400?
0:53:44 > 0:53:481,400. Yes. 1,450.
0:53:48 > 0:53:52We're running. 1,500. 1,550.
0:53:52 > 0:53:561,600. The bid is now in the room at 1,600.
0:53:56 > 0:53:59Do I see 1,650?
0:53:59 > 0:54:02Being sold for £1,600.
0:54:02 > 0:54:05All done. Brilliant!
0:54:05 > 0:54:08Great reserve, the right reserve.
0:54:08 > 0:54:12That was lucky. He's sweating bullets!
0:54:12 > 0:54:16That was the one I was a bit concerned about.
0:54:16 > 0:54:21I think the Fairyland Lustres will save the day for us. I do hope so.
0:54:21 > 0:54:26The lady at the back of the room. Back of the room.
0:54:27 > 0:54:30127. Over here.
0:54:30 > 0:54:36Lot 180. We come on to this very nice pair
0:54:36 > 0:54:42of Wedgwood lustre vases. He's shaking more than you! Super pair.
0:54:42 > 0:54:47They are super. I have a bid of 1,150. Do I see £1,200?
0:54:47 > 0:54:51Please! 1,200 I'm bid. 1,250.
0:54:51 > 0:54:55Great. 1,300. In the room now at £1,300.
0:54:55 > 0:55:00That's cheap. Come on. 1,350. We need a firm bidder.
0:55:00 > 0:55:041,400. In the doorway at 1,400.
0:55:04 > 0:55:071,450. 1,500.
0:55:08 > 0:55:10Come on. 1,550.
0:55:10 > 0:55:131,600. This is more like it.
0:55:13 > 0:55:151,600 in the doorway.
0:55:17 > 0:55:201,650. 1,700 in the room.
0:55:20 > 0:55:22Still on the phone? Yeah.
0:55:22 > 0:55:261,750. 1,800.
0:55:26 > 0:55:31Brilliant. 1,850. 1,900. This is good.
0:55:31 > 0:55:37Please. 1,950. We're gonna make the 2. £1,950.
0:55:37 > 0:55:40Round it up, someone!
0:55:40 > 0:55:42All done at £1,950.
0:55:42 > 0:55:45Yes! Brilliant. Well done.
0:55:45 > 0:55:49Thank you very much.
0:55:50 > 0:55:52180.
0:55:54 > 0:56:00Matthew, Mum and Dad have got 3,900. £3,900!
0:56:00 > 0:56:05What are you gonna do when you get to America? Spend all of it.
0:56:07 > 0:56:10It's nice to play happy families!
0:56:10 > 0:56:18Jackie's Doulton jug was damaged, so no-one was really interested at the reserve price we set,
0:56:18 > 0:56:25but Pat's Wedgwood fruit set soared above the top estimate to nearly £600.
0:56:25 > 0:56:30That was wonderful. I didn't expect it. I had visions of it not selling.
0:56:30 > 0:56:36Young Robin's mixed lot of tins and other metalwork brought him £16.
0:56:36 > 0:56:42That's not bad for a first auction. He's destined for greater things.
0:56:42 > 0:56:46Are you gonna make a million? No. If only!
0:56:46 > 0:56:51Graham's illustrated book did much better than expected and at £430,
0:56:51 > 0:56:55it was worth shoving under the bed!
0:56:55 > 0:57:03But the stars of the day have to be Howard and Lesley. Their lovely porcelain fetched £3,900.
0:57:03 > 0:57:08That'll pay for more than one trip to Disneyland. That is marvellous.
0:57:08 > 0:57:13Thanks very much. Looking forward to spending it and going to Florida.