0:00:31 > 0:00:34Hello and welcome to "Flog It!"
0:00:34 > 0:00:37We're in bright and breezy Cornwall.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40BELL RINGING
0:00:42 > 0:00:45TOWN CRIER: O-h...ye-a...!
0:00:49 > 0:00:54By the authority vested in me, as the City of Truro Town Crier...
0:00:54 > 0:00:58I welcome the BBC to Cornwall...
0:00:58 > 0:01:01with their antiques programme, "Flog It!"
0:01:01 > 0:01:06'On "Flog It!", we try to help you liquidate your assets -
0:01:06 > 0:01:09'turning unwanted antiques into ready cash.
0:01:09 > 0:01:14'Come along to one of our valuation days with your treasures.
0:01:14 > 0:01:19'Our experts put their reputations on the line with their valuations.
0:01:19 > 0:01:27'Some lucky owners will go on to experience the thrills and the spills of selling at auction.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33'Today, we're at the hall for Cornwall in Truro!
0:01:33 > 0:01:36'The experts are Kate Alcock...'
0:01:36 > 0:01:42I used to come here on holiday. We have a super hall to work in and I think it's going to be a nice day.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49'..and Philip Serrell.' I've no doubt we'll see nice things here,
0:01:49 > 0:01:53but what gives me the buzz is what people bring -
0:01:53 > 0:02:00the story behind the objects and finding out what their expectations are.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04'Here's a taste of what's coming up later.'
0:02:04 > 0:02:10Superb, isn't it? I wasn't expecting that. It was a bit of a roller coaster.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14I think it's worth a lot more.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18That's a result, isn't it?! I can't believe it.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23You knew that - it's those negative vibes. Yeah.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28You're going to be in good voice for your town crying now! Absolutely great!
0:02:30 > 0:02:34I'm staggered. I can't believe it! Staggered!
0:02:43 > 0:02:50What can you tell me about this? I bought it in the 1960s and gave it to my daughter as a present.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54Do you like it? I love it, yes. It's a super present -
0:02:54 > 0:02:57a lovely piece of George III silver.
0:02:57 > 0:03:02We've got engraved decoration around the rim here...
0:03:02 > 0:03:06and a whalebone handle. It's a toddy ladle and it's hallmarked,
0:03:06 > 0:03:09but the marks are quite faded.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11It dates from 1772.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16There's a little dent on the side - it's had a little bit of use,
0:03:16 > 0:03:21but that adds to its character. We've used it. You have? Yes.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25The dent brings the value down a little bit,
0:03:25 > 0:03:32but it ought to be at auction ?150-?250, I would think. Really? Is that a surprise? Yes, it is.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37It's a lovely piece of Georgian silver. Do you fancy selling it?
0:03:37 > 0:03:42You do. Yes. It was a nice present at the time... It was 40 years ago.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46We'd be delighted to offer it at auction for you. Thank you.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50Have you come far? I'm local, from Truro.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55It's been a long day. I'm sure. How long have you been here? An hour.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58It's been about three years for me.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03This is lovely. It's signed James Fahey and is dated 1870.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07It's a watercolour and you know where this is, don't you?
0:04:07 > 0:04:12Yes, it's what was Denham Film Studios at one time.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16I'm not sure where it was. It was in Berkshire. Berkshire.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22It's always good if you know some information about a picture,
0:04:22 > 0:04:26to write it in pencil on the back-board.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30You've got a few basic problems with this, Ken.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35If you look at these little brown flecks, that's called foxing.
0:04:35 > 0:04:43It's basically acid damp coming through into the paper and it gives you these spots.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47A professional watercolour restorer could get those marks out.
0:04:47 > 0:04:54It's almost like bleaching them out and I wouldn't recommend anybody to do that at home.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57But it takes the bloom off the sky.
0:04:57 > 0:05:04The other thing I don't overly like is this lovely late-19th century dressed lady in this boat.
0:05:04 > 0:05:11To me, it looks like she's in a kayak, just about to do an Eskimo roll!
0:05:11 > 0:05:14It just doesn't stack up to me.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18How do you think we arrive at the value? I don't really know.
0:05:18 > 0:05:26It's all about comparison. If you've got a chair worth ?500, an identical one will be worth the same.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29We look the artist up in this book,
0:05:29 > 0:05:32and we can see James Fahey...
0:05:32 > 0:05:36He lived to be a good old age. Very good.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39There was one oil painting there -
0:05:39 > 0:05:4450 inches by 38 inches, which is a huge thing. Yes. That made ?2,700.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49That was an oil painting, and by and large, oil paintings are worth more.
0:05:49 > 0:05:55The next one is a little watercolour, only 7? by 4? inches.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00It made ?115 - "River landscape with figure seated beside a tree".
0:06:00 > 0:06:06This one, I think, is probably 14 inches by 20.
0:06:06 > 0:06:11I should think. It's almost double the size of the last one. Yes.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16I would estimate, in terms of value, at ?150 to ?250.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18I see...
0:06:18 > 0:06:25And I'd probably put a reserve on it of ?150. Would you like to put it into the sale? Yeah, I think so.
0:06:25 > 0:06:32Let's get another line in the book for next year's publication. Try and double it.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38You've brought a really interesting toy for us to have a look at today.
0:06:38 > 0:06:45You're based in Truro. Yes. And you do quite an important job, I believe.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49I am the City of Truro Official Town Crier. Right. Is it every weekend?
0:06:49 > 0:06:54It's a case of as and when I'm called upon to perform my duties
0:06:54 > 0:06:58in notifying the public of some significant event.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03I think you work in a lovely city. Thank you.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07Turning to this little chap here, where did he come from?
0:07:07 > 0:07:13I believe he came from probably Tangier or Spain.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17He came from my father as a present...
0:07:17 > 0:07:22post-war, when he came back, eventually, from Gibraltar. Right.
0:07:22 > 0:07:29So, it's at least 60 years old and probably, even before that.
0:07:29 > 0:07:37I've no idea. It was new at the time I had it originally, and even the key has the original string on it.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41So, is it something you played with yourself? Oh, yes.
0:07:41 > 0:07:48You say it came from Spain, but it is actually French, as we can see from the box here.
0:07:48 > 0:07:55I'm glad you've kept the box in such a nice condition because it's very important for collectors today.
0:07:55 > 0:08:00It's titled "Le Petit Culbuteur" - acrobat, I think, in English.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04And it's made by F.M. Paris.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09Putting the box aside, let's have a little look at him.
0:08:09 > 0:08:16Do you think he'll perform for us today? He hasn't been working under my control in the last 15 years.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20He needs, perhaps, a little bit of oiling.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23I don't know if he'll work on this surface.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28There we go.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34So, he does a series of somersaults? Yes.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38Well, I think just looking at...
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Oh, he's off now.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50There we go. Somersaulting away.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55It has to run down to put it back in the box.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59Just looking at his head, the tin plate, which is what he is,
0:08:59 > 0:09:02is actually in very good condition.
0:09:02 > 0:09:09We've got this cloth-covered body and the feet a little bit rubbed where he's done lots of somersaults.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12But generally, not too bad at all.
0:09:12 > 0:09:18As we've got both the acrobat and his original box, and he's in good condition,
0:09:18 > 0:09:26we're looking at an estimate of ?100 to ?150. He's the sort of thing a toy collector would go for.
0:09:26 > 0:09:33Does that surprise you? It does, because I was last quoted that it was worth ?250...
0:09:33 > 0:09:38I see. ..that's when it went up to London to a toy fair for valuation.
0:09:38 > 0:09:44Well, that's interesting and I think, perhaps, in a toy fair, in the right market,
0:09:44 > 0:09:47it might easily make that.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51An auction estimate would be nearer ?100 or ?150. I hope you're right.
0:09:51 > 0:09:59I hope we get a collector, if we do offer it at auction, who would go that far.
0:09:59 > 0:10:05But the lower we put the estimate, the more it will encourage people to bid.
0:10:05 > 0:10:12Would you be happy for us to try and flog it for you? Um...with a reserve. With a reserve, of course.
0:10:12 > 0:10:17Um...I would think ?100 would be fairly realistic,
0:10:17 > 0:10:24but I hope it makes significantly more than that for you. It has to go to the right purchaser.
0:10:24 > 0:10:31Little Wade figures, aren't they? Yes. Tell me all you know about them.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34I bought them in 1965 at Buxton. How much?
0:10:34 > 0:10:39?3.50. They look like the Pearly King and Queen.
0:10:39 > 0:10:44I wouldn't know what they're worth. Has anyone put a value to them?
0:10:44 > 0:10:52Yes, I've been on the Antiques Roadshow and they told me ?100 each if it was sold in London.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Really? ?100 if you're lucky here at auction.
0:10:55 > 0:11:02I must admit, it wouldn't be ?100 of MY money, but that doesn't mean anything at all.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07Wade's very collectible. I'll sell them at ?80 if I can get that.
0:11:07 > 0:11:12In terms of value, I don't know whether they're worth ?80 or ?200.
0:11:12 > 0:11:19It's not my field. If you put them into auction with a reserve on them, we can have a go. I hope you can.
0:11:19 > 0:11:25I'll make a bargain. If you give me ?80 for one, anything else can go to charity.
0:11:25 > 0:11:30That's very generous. You'll make more than that. You've got a lot of confidence.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35I have, because I've had them valued in lots of places.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38And why should they tell me tales?
0:11:38 > 0:11:43Would you like us to put a reserve on them for you? Don't go below ?70.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49But if you make anything over that, which you will do once they go on the internet -
0:11:49 > 0:11:52even my own grandchildren are on the internet...
0:11:52 > 0:11:57Give me ?80 and the rest can go to charity.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00That's very kind. Thank you very much.
0:12:01 > 0:12:08There you go, not a bad start, but in a couple of minutes, we'll see how those items get on at auction.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12'Normally, our experts do the valuing,
0:12:12 > 0:12:17'but Frederick fancied his Pearly King and Queen's chances so much,
0:12:17 > 0:12:20'he's pledged anything over ?70 to charity.
0:12:20 > 0:12:26'The Georgian ladle is exquisite and if silver buyers are here, it'll do well.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30'Ken's watercolour is foxed, but Philip wasn't.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33'He reckoned it worth ?150 plus.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38'John's tumbling toy is boxed and a gem for a toy collector.
0:12:38 > 0:12:45'So, let's hope the big hitters have seen it on the internet.'
0:12:53 > 0:12:57'For today's sale, we've come to the Truro Auction Centre.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02'It's remote, but that hasn't stopped a crowd from turning out.
0:13:02 > 0:13:09'Auctioneer Martyn Rowe runs the show here and he's had a few things to say about some of our lots.'
0:13:09 > 0:13:13Here, we have the Pearly King and Queen.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17Any further to the edge and they'll be doing the Lambeth Walk.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20Philip values them at ?80 to ?120.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25I don't know what he's playing at - he's doing this for a laugh.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29Pearly Kings and Queens in Cornwall is not quite the thing.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32But having said that, they are by Wade.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37And I think... Does that give them more credence? Yes.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42But I think we'll be struggling. Would you buy them? No.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46They're not a Cornish thing at all. NO.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49Well, let's hope someone buys them.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53I think the Wade aspect will sell them.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59This is a wonderful little mechanical acrobat made in France. Right.
0:13:59 > 0:14:06This is owned by John Sweetman. Do you know who he is? He's the town crier in Truro, isn't he? Yes.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10Kate valued this at ?100 to ?150.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13I think it's going to make more. It's absolutely lovely.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16It's virtually mint.
0:14:16 > 0:14:22Original clothes, it's got its key, but what makes it is the box.
0:14:22 > 0:14:27It's in excellent condition and this is what toy collectors want now.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32I would expect that to make somewhere around ?300 to ?350.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36We'll try for that and see what happens. Let's see it run.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47'Let's see how Fred gets on with his Pearly King and Queen.'
0:14:47 > 0:14:55Here we are. You've got a wonderful name - Frederick Gordon Tippet. That's quite correct.
0:14:55 > 0:15:02Sounds like a Nobel prize winner. You should be inventing something. I am a gentleman. You are...
0:15:02 > 0:15:06and so is Philip. I see him on telly all the time.
0:15:06 > 0:15:13You disagreed with his valuation. I did, because the man who told me the price,
0:15:13 > 0:15:18was on This Is Your Life Monday night, and he's called Henry Sandon.
0:15:18 > 0:15:23He said I'd get ?100 here, but in London, they'd fetch ?200.
0:15:23 > 0:15:31They are the Pearly King and Queen of London. Not many people here know what they are. He knows and I know.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34I bought them in 1965 at Buxton
0:15:34 > 0:15:37for ?3.50, I'm going to say, which was ?3.10 then.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43I've collected lots of things over the period of time
0:15:43 > 0:15:48and I've sold nearly everything apart from these two that I've got left.
0:15:48 > 0:15:54With the internet, anyone can bid from all over the country, even America,
0:15:54 > 0:16:01so Cornwall is no different to somewhere in town now. They're not for me. You did say that.
0:16:01 > 0:16:08But I hope they do really well, cos you've made a generous offer. Certainly...
0:16:08 > 0:16:16If I get ?70, I'll accept that, but if I get any more, I'll give it to Radio Cornwall Hospice.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21That's superb. Maybe more. Let's hope so. Fingers crossed.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Fingers crossed. I won't look.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27Lot 236 is a pair of Wade figures.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29There they are.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32Start me off at ?70!
0:16:32 > 0:16:3470?
0:16:34 > 0:16:3550?
0:16:35 > 0:16:3750!
0:16:37 > 0:16:39?50!
0:16:39 > 0:16:42From ?50 to ?55!
0:16:42 > 0:16:4360!
0:16:43 > 0:16:4465!
0:16:44 > 0:16:46?70!
0:16:46 > 0:16:4970...
0:16:49 > 0:16:51At ?70...
0:16:52 > 0:16:54?75...
0:16:54 > 0:16:5680!
0:16:56 > 0:17:00Some money to charity now. You'll get it.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02?80...
0:17:02 > 0:17:0380!
0:17:03 > 0:17:07Well done, Frederick. That's lovely.
0:17:14 > 0:17:19It's a gorgeous Georgian ladle. The marks are a bit worn - the hallmark,
0:17:19 > 0:17:24which might affect the value a bit. Yes. We'll have to wait and see.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29There's a lovely balance to it - a nice weight. It's very pretty. Yeah.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33It feels silver when you hold it. Did you use it much?
0:17:33 > 0:17:38I did when I was a student. We used to drink a lot of punch.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41It was well-used back in those days.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44The George III silver toddy ladle.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47Starting off this one at ?85.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49?85? ?85...
0:17:49 > 0:17:5190...95...
0:17:51 > 0:17:54?100.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56105...
0:17:56 > 0:18:00110...115... It's climbing. Mmm, yes.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02120, 125...
0:18:02 > 0:18:05130...
0:18:05 > 0:18:06135...
0:18:06 > 0:18:08140...
0:18:08 > 0:18:10145...
0:18:10 > 0:18:11150...
0:18:11 > 0:18:14160...170...
0:18:14 > 0:18:16180...190...
0:18:16 > 0:18:19?200! Way past what I was expecting.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21..210...
0:18:21 > 0:18:22220...
0:18:24 > 0:18:28?220! At ?220, I'm bid... Keep going.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30?220!
0:18:30 > 0:18:34That's superb! Great price. I wasn't expecting that.
0:18:34 > 0:18:41That was a roller coaster. Wonderful. Two very strong silver buyers. They're very competitive.
0:18:41 > 0:18:48There must be some profit left in it if the dealers bought it. That's true. But you're happy. Very.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53It's much more than I was expecting. Good. Well done and well done, Kate.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05How are you feeling? Rather nervous all of a sudden.
0:19:05 > 0:19:12Now we've put you on the spot? Yeah. Well, you've brought along a quality picture. I like it.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17It's one of the best here. I'm just a bit concerned about the condition.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22It might just hold it back a bit, but fingers crossed.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Lot 64. J Fahey - the watercolour.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32150?
0:19:32 > 0:19:33150?
0:19:33 > 0:19:35?100?
0:19:35 > 0:19:38If we don't get ?100, we'll leave it there.
0:19:38 > 0:19:39?100...
0:19:39 > 0:19:42?100...100...100...
0:19:42 > 0:19:44105...
0:19:44 > 0:19:46110!
0:19:46 > 0:19:47115!
0:19:47 > 0:19:49120!
0:19:49 > 0:19:53125...130... This is moving. Moving. That's OK, isn't it?
0:19:53 > 0:19:56We're going to sell this. ..145...
0:19:56 > 0:19:59150! Yes!
0:19:59 > 0:20:02He's ran that well, hasn't he?
0:20:02 > 0:20:05Anybody else? At ?150...150!
0:20:05 > 0:20:10Did it! Gone. Well done. You were looking worried.
0:20:10 > 0:20:17I'm pleased and I'm disappointed. I'm a little bit disappointed. I was hoping for 200. It's the condition.
0:20:17 > 0:20:22Yes. Never mind. Well, it's found a new home and I hope they enjoy it.
0:20:26 > 0:20:33John, it's good to see you in your civvies. Thank you. I'm recognisable. You are.
0:20:33 > 0:20:40How are you feeling? Great. Optimistic? Positive? Up with the lark, sun shining...
0:20:40 > 0:20:46and there's a friend interested in my item for sale. I'm sure this will fly.
0:20:46 > 0:20:53Were you happy with the valuation? It could've gone higher in a specialist sale. Right...
0:20:53 > 0:20:58We've got a ?100 reserve. Indeed. I think it'll get a lot higher. I hope so.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03I kept the estimate quite conservative to encourage people.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08Often, if you put a high estimate at auction, it tends to put people off.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10But I think ?100 is fine.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13Two away...
0:21:13 > 0:21:17What are you going to spend the money on? It's already spent. Is it? Oh, dear!
0:21:19 > 0:21:21I thought I only did that.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27168 - the French mechanical figure in a super condition throughout.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30Eight bids... It's such a novelty item.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32?520...
0:21:32 > 0:21:36520 in! Fantastic!
0:21:36 > 0:21:37?540...
0:21:37 > 0:21:40Unbelievable!
0:21:40 > 0:21:43?540...540 all done...
0:21:43 > 0:21:48At ?540... I can't believe it. A collector really wanted it.
0:21:48 > 0:21:49540!
0:21:49 > 0:21:54Well, what do you think about that? You? Good man! What do you think?
0:21:54 > 0:21:58It's going to a friend. Great. Do you know him? I know him well.
0:21:58 > 0:22:05He's of the Press and is a toy collector, unbeknown to me until ten minutes ago.
0:22:05 > 0:22:10You'll be in good voice for your town crying now? Absolutely great!
0:22:10 > 0:22:14Thanks very much, John. Delighted. Thank you.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18'There's some good, strong results there already.
0:22:18 > 0:22:24'We'll be back soon to see what else the people of Truro take to the auction.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28'But first, we're off to nearby St Ives.'
0:22:44 > 0:22:49Painters, potters and sculptors have long been drawn to St Ives
0:22:49 > 0:22:52because of the unique Cornish coastline and the wonderful light.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57It really is a fitting home for the Tate Modern, just above the beach.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00Although the weather's dull, I'm excited cos
0:23:00 > 0:23:03I'm off to see Barbara Hepworth's sculptural garden.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06For me, she is my all-time favourite St Ives artist.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14'The garden was created by Barbara Hepworth at her house and workshop,
0:23:14 > 0:23:18'which she shared with her husband - fellow artist, Ben Nicholson.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22'Ina, from the Tate Modern, is my guide.'
0:23:22 > 0:23:26Every time I come to Cornwall, I have to visit these gardens.
0:23:26 > 0:23:33It is fantastic. It gives me such a buzz just touching the sculptures. They are incredibly organic.
0:23:33 > 0:23:40It's a wonderful idea - these shapes and forms surrounded by nature. They embrace each other. They do.
0:23:40 > 0:23:45That was so important to Hepworth. Was it her idea initially? Yes.
0:23:45 > 0:23:52The layout, the design, the concept, was entirely her idea. Wonderful forethought.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56Which is your favourite statue? It has to be this one here.
0:23:56 > 0:24:03I love this piece - the way it's situated in a niche in the garden, all on its own.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08It's called Conversation With Magic Stones. It's very Celtic, isn't it?
0:24:08 > 0:24:15It was inspired by standing stone sites. Cornwall's pagan tradition? It's a strong association with that.
0:24:15 > 0:24:20I bet there's a few pagan heretics still running around in Cornwall.
0:24:20 > 0:24:27When did Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson arrive in Cornwall? They came here in 1939 from London.
0:24:27 > 0:24:34They decided to settle here to live and work. Were they embraced by the community and the local artists?
0:24:34 > 0:24:40Yes, and people who were living here already found them incredibly inspirational,
0:24:40 > 0:24:45because they brought a whole host of ideas and critics
0:24:45 > 0:24:52and people who were interested in what else was happening in the town. That piece is very Ben Nicholson.
0:24:52 > 0:25:00The way that she's used a square and circle, definitely. It's reminiscent of the work he did in the 1930s.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04How many assistants or technicians did she have working for her?
0:25:04 > 0:25:09About three or four, particularly towards the end of her life.
0:25:09 > 0:25:15Some of them, like Terry Frost... He was her assistant? Yes. I never knew that.
0:25:15 > 0:25:22They became significant artists in their own right. Relentless work, chipping away.
0:25:24 > 0:25:29So, there were about three or four technicians, chipping away. Yes.
0:25:29 > 0:25:34Was there any kind of set process? Hepworth was very particular.
0:25:34 > 0:25:41She would know exactly how well a piece was going, even if she wasn't on site at the moment.
0:25:41 > 0:25:48All she needed to do was be within earshot and she knew exactly how a piece of work would be developing.
0:25:48 > 0:25:54She knew exactly what each chipping sound meant. It must have been quite intense,
0:25:54 > 0:26:01three or four people chipping away at exactly the same time. It was very well synchronised.
0:26:01 > 0:26:08There's so much positive energy. Yes. And this workshop is absolutely amazing.
0:26:08 > 0:26:12This is just how it was left when she died. You can almost feel her presence.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16It's like she just popped into town and she's going to come back.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33So, what's YOUR favourite piece?
0:26:33 > 0:26:38Well, if you look over there... This one. This one? Yeah, I love it.
0:26:38 > 0:26:42It's very beautiful. I love the shape and form and the texture.
0:26:42 > 0:26:49She never worked in colour, but it's weathered - a wonderful verdigris on the bronze,
0:26:49 > 0:26:54which nature has blended it into. Definitely. The texture and shape which would have interested her.
0:27:03 > 0:27:11'I could spend all day in that garden and Philip could play all day with this butter churn.'
0:27:11 > 0:27:14This is lovely - it's a butter churn.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17It's a Dazey Churn, number 22.
0:27:17 > 0:27:21"Dazey Churn Company, St Louis. Made In The USA."
0:27:21 > 0:27:29How did you come by it? It was lent to me by a friend and I have a very large kitchen at home
0:27:29 > 0:27:34and I have a lot of this type of stuff in it. What else have you got?
0:27:34 > 0:27:38A lot of 1950s stuff that we dug out of Mum's. What sort of things?
0:27:38 > 0:27:41Old Victorian irons...
0:27:41 > 0:27:46People use these things to dress their kitchens and they look nice.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48It's a good designer piece.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52I think it's going to make at auction - not a great deal - ?20 to ?30.
0:27:54 > 0:27:58Put a reserve of ?15 on it. I think someone will buy it.
0:27:58 > 0:28:03It's a bit of social history and that's what I like about it.
0:28:03 > 0:28:10I had one of these, but I've got a mad lurcher at home and he knocked it over and broke the glass.
0:28:10 > 0:28:17They're not hugely valuable, but it's a conversation piece. And it's in good working order. It's good fun.
0:28:17 > 0:28:22Shall we put it in the sale for you? Yes. We'll see what we can do.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25It's the sort of daft thing I'D buy.
0:28:25 > 0:28:32'The Winters girls have already done exceptionally well with their Georgian silver ladle,
0:28:32 > 0:28:36'but they're not done yet!'
0:28:36 > 0:28:38Tell me her name.
0:28:38 > 0:28:46Trafinia. Trafinia? Sounds like a Cornish name. No, it's a Victorian one. We had an Aunt Trafinia.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Where does she come from, then?
0:28:49 > 0:28:54My father was given it by an old lady,
0:28:54 > 0:28:56who was born in 18...
0:28:56 > 0:28:59..79, was it, Mum? 1879.
0:28:59 > 0:29:01Right.
0:29:01 > 0:29:04And it belonged to her.
0:29:04 > 0:29:08And he passed it on to his granddaughter. Me.
0:29:08 > 0:29:12Well, she's obviously been very well looked after. Yes.
0:29:12 > 0:29:17It's a wax doll and although her face needs a little bit of a clean,
0:29:17 > 0:29:20it's actually in lovely condition.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23The wax is undamaged, as far as I can see.
0:29:23 > 0:29:29We've also got wax limbs, and I love these little leather shoes. They're sweet.
0:29:29 > 0:29:35She's also got what looks like an original costume, again, in lovely condition.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39A silk skirt with a black velvet bodice.
0:29:39 > 0:29:46And we've got beautiful little... It looks like lily of the valley on her bonnet.
0:29:46 > 0:29:49She is a lovely collector's piece.
0:29:49 > 0:29:56Have you any idea what sort of value she might be at auction? Three, four, five, possibly?
0:29:56 > 0:29:59Well, I think you're about right.
0:29:59 > 0:30:04I would like to say a conservative estimate at auction of ?300-?500.
0:30:04 > 0:30:09But I wouldn't be surprised if she made the upper end of that.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12A super doll and well looked after.
0:30:12 > 0:30:17Was the parasol always with her? Yes, it was hers too. Well, it's in superb condition.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23If you just open it up...
0:30:23 > 0:30:28and we look at the condition, it is absolutely superb. Look at that!
0:30:28 > 0:30:35It's absolutely lovely. And we haven't even got much fading to the black silk.
0:30:35 > 0:30:41A little tear on the inside, but if we look at the outside, isn't that lovely?!
0:30:41 > 0:30:45I think they should definitely stay together.
0:30:45 > 0:30:51Would you like to sell the parasol as well with her? Yes.
0:30:51 > 0:30:55I would suggest the parasol ought to make around the ?100 mark.
0:30:55 > 0:30:58If we say an estimate of 80 to 120,
0:30:58 > 0:31:03I think you've got two lovely things. Yes.
0:31:03 > 0:31:07How long have you had it? My dad moved house last week
0:31:07 > 0:31:12and I found it in his kitchen cupboard. Does he know? Yes. He was going to throw it away.
0:31:15 > 0:31:20But I said I'd see if it was worth something. So, if we sell this, are you going to go halvers? No.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25It's a 19th century dump paperweight.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30The bigger ones at auction are about this big and that wide.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35They can make ?80, ?90, ?120 - that sort of region.
0:31:35 > 0:31:40I think a little paperweight of this size with this floral decoration
0:31:40 > 0:31:42is going to make around ?50 to ?80.
0:31:43 > 0:31:50If you compare it to modern paperweights that you buy, it's quite good value for money. Yeah.
0:31:50 > 0:31:55Do you like it? No, it's got a dead fly in the bottom.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59I think that's just a bit of Jurassic Park.
0:31:59 > 0:32:04I'm not sure if it's in there by accident or design. How old is it?
0:32:04 > 0:32:07I would think it's about...
0:32:07 > 0:32:08120...
0:32:08 > 0:32:10130 years old - something like that.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12What will you do with the money?
0:32:12 > 0:32:19Spend it on something I like better. What do you collect? Derby Posy.
0:32:19 > 0:32:25So, if I sell that, I can buy a piece of Derby Posy. What got you into that?
0:32:25 > 0:32:33I started when I was a child and I had it as my wedding pattern. That's the nice thing about antiques.
0:32:33 > 0:32:40If you don't like something, you can sell it and put it into something you DO like collecting.
0:32:40 > 0:32:44As time goes by, your tastes change, so you're doing the right thing.
0:32:44 > 0:32:49Shall we sell it? Definitely. Not bad, considering we were going to throw it away.
0:32:51 > 0:32:58What's your name? Jenny Braga. Who've you brought? Dominic and Carly. Hi.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01This is a John Piper coffee table.
0:33:01 > 0:33:08How did you come across this? It belongs to my husband, who acquired it in the '70s or '80s, he thinks -
0:33:08 > 0:33:13he can't quite remember - in Sussex in an antique shop.
0:33:13 > 0:33:18He understands that it's a John Piper table - it has his signature on it.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21He was also told that only five were made
0:33:21 > 0:33:29and that one was in the Bishop's Palace at Chichester. I can certainly believe that - it's a studio piece.
0:33:29 > 0:33:33John Piper was a phenomenally successful artist in the '60s.
0:33:33 > 0:33:38He did the stained glass windows in Coventry Cathedral. Really?
0:33:38 > 0:33:45What you've got here is a piece of functional sculpture, which is worth quite a lot of money, I hope.
0:33:45 > 0:33:52Where's it been? Your sitting room? Actually, it was in the garden for a few years.
0:33:52 > 0:33:57I don't believe it. I just don't believe it. This was before my time.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02Luckily, there's no rust. No. It's survived very well.
0:34:02 > 0:34:07We've actually kept it in the garage because it doesn't go with anything.
0:34:07 > 0:34:14I bet these two would love it. Yeah, it's nice. Would you like that in your house or bachelor pad? Yeah.
0:34:14 > 0:34:18I suppose you're getting married, though.
0:34:18 > 0:34:25I can see this in a contemporary space, with lovely cream walls... Not my style. ..minimalist setting.
0:34:25 > 0:34:30It's a piece of sculpture which is so usable. Let's look underneath.
0:34:30 > 0:34:37It would have been mounted on an ash marine ply. That's water repellent. Probably helps. It does.
0:34:37 > 0:34:42It stops it from warping. It would make the tiles lift, otherwise.
0:34:42 > 0:34:48I'd love to see this photographed and put on the front of the auction catalogue.
0:34:48 > 0:34:51It will create a lot of interest.
0:34:51 > 0:34:57We'll get it on the website and see if we can find some art dealers that are going to be fighting for it.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01As a carrot, let's get people interested.
0:35:01 > 0:35:06They think, "It's Cornwall - they won't know what's going on."
0:35:06 > 0:35:12We'll put an estimate guide of ?300 to ?500, but I'd like to see it go for ?1,000.
0:35:12 > 0:35:18It encourages people to bid. Super. It's a serious piece of contemporary art.
0:35:18 > 0:35:24It's practical - a lovely, usable table. Thank you. Thank YOU for bringing it.
0:35:24 > 0:35:27It's made MY day!
0:35:27 > 0:35:34You've left your daughter in someone else's care to bring us the hound. Yes. Does he have a name?
0:35:34 > 0:35:39No. You never christened him? No. Do you know what he is? A dog?
0:35:39 > 0:35:44Absolutely right. What do you know about him? The only thing I know,
0:35:44 > 0:35:49is that he's made from Austrian bronze. Cold-painted bronze. Yep.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53It's all I know. How long have you had him? Ten years.
0:35:53 > 0:35:57How did he come into your possession?
0:35:57 > 0:36:01We were moving from East Sussex to Dorset... Yeah.
0:36:01 > 0:36:06..and a friend of mine gave it to me when we left as a gift.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08Lovely.
0:36:08 > 0:36:13Do you think your friend knew what they were giving you? Probably not.
0:36:13 > 0:36:19It's a little late-19th century cold-painted bronze figure of a dog.
0:36:19 > 0:36:26If we turn him over, you can see that just here and here, we've got some slight damage.
0:36:26 > 0:36:33What's happened is that someone's dropped him and he's landed on this leg.
0:36:33 > 0:36:40I'm sure it can be put right, but if you're an amateur, you've done the right thing by NOT putting it right.
0:36:40 > 0:36:45You can do more harm than good. What's he worth? I've no idea.
0:36:45 > 0:36:51Would you take a fiver for him? No. But you don't know! I still wouldn't.
0:36:51 > 0:36:57I think he will make between ?200 and ?400 at auction. Really? Yes.
0:36:57 > 0:37:01And we should put a reserve on it of about ?180.
0:37:01 > 0:37:07I think he'll do rather well. Would you like to put him in the sale? Yes.
0:37:12 > 0:37:17'Jean's butter churn is just the thing to float Mr Serrell's boat.
0:37:17 > 0:37:22'Let's hope there are some buyers like him in the saleroom.
0:37:22 > 0:37:27'Audrey's doll looks a bit mottled, but it's in original condition.
0:37:27 > 0:37:31'Hopefully, it should top the ?250 mark.
0:37:31 > 0:37:36'The parasol is wonderful, too, but it's a specialist thing.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38'Let's hope it makes its reserve.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41'There are no flies on Philip,
0:37:41 > 0:37:45'but there IS one in this glass dump.
0:37:45 > 0:37:48'Emma's cold-painted bronze dog
0:37:48 > 0:37:52'might run away at ?180... or so Philip says.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56'And Jenny has brought our star item today -
0:37:56 > 0:38:01'a coffee table made by John Piper, found by her husband, Max.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05'We think it's worth in excess of a grand...
0:38:05 > 0:38:10'but to tempt lazy London dealers to Truro, we recommend a low estimate.'
0:38:10 > 0:38:14A wonderful piece of abstract art.
0:38:18 > 0:38:23'We'll see how these lots get on at auction in a minute,
0:38:23 > 0:38:28'but first, I'm off to see some more 20th-century design in St Ives,
0:38:28 > 0:38:32'where Alex Tomkinson, one of a new breed of antique dealers,
0:38:32 > 0:38:36'has some modern Cornish pottery.'
0:38:36 > 0:38:42What a wonderful art space. Thank you. Tell me about Cornish arts pottery.
0:38:42 > 0:38:49It all started in the early '20s, when Bernard Leach came back from Japan
0:38:49 > 0:38:52and started Leach Pottery in 1923.
0:38:52 > 0:38:58Then, in the mid-'50s, other people migrated down and started their own potteries.
0:38:58 > 0:39:05These guys were really hard-up in their day. Yes, they had no idea it was go the places it did.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09And it didn't until it had all closed down.
0:39:09 > 0:39:16This Troika was made in 1968 for an exhibition in London. But it's not like the normal stuff.
0:39:16 > 0:39:21The normal stuff echoes the landscape... It's more textured.
0:39:21 > 0:39:24That is very severely minimalist.
0:39:24 > 0:39:28It looks like it's influenced by Nicholson. Definitely.
0:39:28 > 0:39:33What have we got next? It's a local potter - a girl called Mitoko.
0:39:33 > 0:39:39She's come over from Japan. Again, another Japanese.... A Japanese link.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42We had an exhibition of her work last year.
0:39:42 > 0:39:46Next to that is the Leach pottery. Renowned.
0:39:46 > 0:39:51The price is high. A piece like that commands a few thousand pounds.
0:39:51 > 0:39:58A lot of money. How much is the Ben Nicholson influence piece? It's ?850.
0:40:03 > 0:40:07I recognise this. It's Celtic. Yes, Celtic pottery.
0:40:07 > 0:40:11Is there much of it about? Quite a bit.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14It was mass-produced in the '60s and '70s.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19Prices have gone up quite a bit in the past few years.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24The market's almost quite saturated with it now, especially in this area.
0:40:24 > 0:40:31What would you collect nowadays? Troika and Celtic have probably reached their maximum price.
0:40:31 > 0:40:36Lesser-known potters, especially those who worked from Leach Pottery,
0:40:36 > 0:40:41such as Harry Davis, who worked at Crown Pottery.
0:40:41 > 0:40:47The quality of work is underpriced. How much is a single cup and saucer?
0:40:47 > 0:40:50A cup and saucer would be around ?20.
0:40:50 > 0:40:55There's a small mark - a "P" with a "C" inside it.
0:40:55 > 0:41:00You can tell it's quality. You feel the glaze. That's wonderful.
0:41:00 > 0:41:04Well, there's a good tip - a good tip for the future.
0:41:11 > 0:41:17'Fascinating! It's nice to learn new things and keep ahead of the game.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21'Now, our final lot's come under the hammer.
0:41:21 > 0:41:26'But first, what does Martyn Rowe make of them?'
0:41:26 > 0:41:33This belongs to Mrs Winter and Kate fell in love with it. She valued it at ?80 to ?120.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35We put a reserve of ?80 on it.
0:41:35 > 0:41:40We'll see what happens at the auction - it may well struggle.
0:41:40 > 0:41:47It's a difficult thing to sell. It's black, it's plain, fringed border...but not the easiest seller.
0:41:47 > 0:41:52You're not optimistic? I'm not that confident, but I hope for the best.
0:41:52 > 0:41:59She brought the doll too. Do doll collectors collect these? It's more for a lady's costume collection.
0:41:59 > 0:42:03I think dolls are another story altogether.
0:42:03 > 0:42:08This is a strange market - these things can fly through the roof.
0:42:08 > 0:42:15Most auctioneers are confident with a porcelain-headed doll, but this one being wax,
0:42:15 > 0:42:17it's difficult to say.
0:42:17 > 0:42:22I'd like to see it get away, but we're going to be struggling. Does this sell well in this area?
0:42:24 > 0:42:30Most dolls will sell quite well, but the wax ones are very unpredictable.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32We'll wait and see.
0:42:32 > 0:42:40This little fellow's cute - Emma's bronze dog. Philip valued this at ?200 to ?400 with a reserve of ?180.
0:42:40 > 0:42:44Well, it's nice quality - Austrian cold-painted bronze.
0:42:44 > 0:42:51A lovely weight and the detail, especially on the collar, is very nice.
0:42:51 > 0:42:58Are you a dog lover? I am, but I don't think... We might get the reserve of ?180,
0:42:58 > 0:43:03but I'd be surprised if it went any higher. But it IS nice.
0:43:03 > 0:43:08John Piper coffee table - my eyes lit up when Jenny brought this in.
0:43:08 > 0:43:12When we saw it, we went, "Oh, can't believe it!"
0:43:12 > 0:43:19I know you can't get your head around this... It's difficult to understand some contemporary art,
0:43:19 > 0:43:24especially in an antique sale. But this is one in five - a studio piece.
0:43:24 > 0:43:31We valued it on the day at around ?800, but to get the London dealers in, the internet...
0:43:31 > 0:43:37we marked it up at ?300 to ?500, to be really cheeky. We know it's going to fetch around 800.
0:43:38 > 0:43:42I must admit, it'll be ?1,000 to ?1,500.
0:43:42 > 0:43:49I've had more interest on this than on a lot of other pieces, and that's puzzling. I'll tell you why...
0:43:49 > 0:43:54?1,500 is too cheap for it. I'd like to see ?1,800 to ?2,200. Right.
0:43:54 > 0:43:59Maybe we won't get it, but I know it'll fetch... Well, the owners...
0:43:59 > 0:44:02they deserve a good price for this.
0:44:02 > 0:44:07This has been in their garden and in their garage. Excellent.
0:44:07 > 0:44:10I believe it cost them ?8 in the 1970s.
0:44:10 > 0:44:18A couple of tiles missing, but it's all there. Hopefully, this could be the star item on the day.
0:44:20 > 0:44:24'On with the action. First, the butter churn!'
0:44:27 > 0:44:30Are you going to miss your butter maker? Not if I can help it.
0:44:32 > 0:44:35What'll you do with ?40 if it gets that?
0:44:35 > 0:44:38Spend it on more kitchenalia.
0:44:38 > 0:44:42So, why are you selling this one, then?
0:44:42 > 0:44:44Um...it's not really mine.
0:44:44 > 0:44:49I'm selling it for a friend who said I could have a cut.
0:44:49 > 0:44:52It's in perfect condition. It's a lovely thing.
0:44:52 > 0:44:59Right up my street. I hope we weren't winding the handle too much. We all had a good go.
0:44:59 > 0:45:05You'll see the paddles falling off. We put it in reverse as well! Right!
0:45:05 > 0:45:08Lot 96 - the dairy table churn.
0:45:08 > 0:45:12Let's see what we come in at.
0:45:12 > 0:45:14At ?24...
0:45:14 > 0:45:16?26...
0:45:16 > 0:45:18?28...
0:45:18 > 0:45:20?30...
0:45:20 > 0:45:22?32...
0:45:22 > 0:45:24?32, I'm bid. At ?32...
0:45:24 > 0:45:28What do you think it'll reach? Don't know.
0:45:28 > 0:45:31?36 on my left...
0:45:31 > 0:45:32?38...
0:45:32 > 0:45:3340...
0:45:33 > 0:45:36Holding at ?40...
0:45:36 > 0:45:38?40....
0:45:38 > 0:45:3940!
0:45:39 > 0:45:42?40. Are you happy with that? Very.
0:45:42 > 0:45:45Are you? No problem.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53It's nearly time to sell your parasol. How are you feeling?
0:45:53 > 0:45:59Are you scared? I am, yes. I don't think it'll reach... You don't? No.
0:45:59 > 0:46:06Don't be pessimistic. It's beautiful. But the bidding is so fast... It's top quality, isn't it?
0:46:06 > 0:46:14We want the bidding to go on for a long time. Have you seen anything you'd like to buy? Yes, I have.
0:46:14 > 0:46:21Two things - those blue glass bottles. Oh, yes. I want to bid for them, but he's bidding so fast,
0:46:21 > 0:46:24I can't get in.
0:46:24 > 0:46:26Is someone bidding for you?
0:46:26 > 0:46:30Well, I'm hoping to be over there by then.
0:46:30 > 0:46:37It is quite difficult if the auctioneer goes quite fast, to hear clearly, but you've got to be brave
0:46:37 > 0:46:41and decide what you're going to go for and then, really stick your hand up.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45Lot 135 - the folding parasol!
0:46:48 > 0:46:50Is it going to be ?80? ?50?
0:46:51 > 0:46:5450?
0:46:54 > 0:46:56Come on! ..40...?
0:46:56 > 0:47:00No-one's giving 40. I knew they wouldn't.
0:47:00 > 0:47:01?40?
0:47:02 > 0:47:07We'll leave that there. You knew that. It's all those negative vibes.
0:47:07 > 0:47:10The sun just isn't shining today.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15I think it's a lovely thing,
0:47:15 > 0:47:19and I'm very glad it didn't go for a very low amount -
0:47:19 > 0:47:26it's definitely worth that much to a specialist buyer. The right person just wasn't here. Simple as that.
0:47:29 > 0:47:37We're four away from the wax doll. Let's hope we get better luck with that one. Yes, I hope so.
0:47:37 > 0:47:41No negative vibes. All right. It's a beautiful doll.
0:47:41 > 0:47:46She's super. The eyes are stunning. They are lovely blue eyes. Yes.
0:47:46 > 0:47:53I had hoped there might be a few more dolls in the sale, but she does stand on her own.
0:47:53 > 0:47:58We'll have to hope a doll collector is here. Maybe.
0:48:00 > 0:48:05I'll put my influence on it. Do that - lots of positive energy.
0:48:07 > 0:48:14It's quite immaculate. I know it's tatty on the feet, but... Well, she's...
0:48:14 > 0:48:19she's 120 years old. At least.
0:48:19 > 0:48:21More than that, actually.
0:48:23 > 0:48:26I hope I look like that at 120.
0:48:27 > 0:48:31Lot 154 is a child's doll.
0:48:31 > 0:48:34It's in a nice condition.
0:48:34 > 0:48:37?250...?250...?250...
0:48:37 > 0:48:39?200...
0:48:39 > 0:48:45If we can't start at 200, we'll leave it there. ?200...
0:48:45 > 0:48:47?200...
0:48:47 > 0:48:49It's a start.
0:48:49 > 0:48:51220...
0:48:51 > 0:48:53Good. ..230...
0:48:53 > 0:48:55?240...
0:48:55 > 0:48:58Up to 240...good...
0:48:58 > 0:49:00250, I'm bid.
0:49:00 > 0:49:02?250...
0:49:02 > 0:49:04All done? ?250!
0:49:04 > 0:49:09It's done it on the day. There! We had positive energy this time.
0:49:09 > 0:49:12No negative vibes. Good.
0:49:12 > 0:49:14Well done, well done.
0:49:14 > 0:49:17?250 is not bad at all.
0:49:17 > 0:49:20Thank you. Pleasure.
0:49:28 > 0:49:33We've had a roller coaster today. Right. It's been good. Right.
0:49:33 > 0:49:37Excellent, actually. Well, you valued my item...
0:49:37 > 0:49:42I hope it'll sell, but you never know, do you? It should sell.
0:49:42 > 0:49:47I'm hoping for over ?200 because this is such a lovely piece.
0:49:47 > 0:49:50Yes. But we've got a reserve on it. Yeah.
0:49:50 > 0:49:52Lot 479...
0:49:52 > 0:49:55Austrian bronze figure.
0:49:55 > 0:49:58Start me off at 150...
0:49:58 > 0:50:00150?
0:50:00 > 0:50:02130?
0:50:02 > 0:50:05130, I'm bid! We're in.
0:50:05 > 0:50:07130, I'm bid.
0:50:07 > 0:50:09130...140...
0:50:09 > 0:50:13150... Good. ..160...170...180...
0:50:13 > 0:50:15180...
0:50:15 > 0:50:17On my right-hand side, 180...
0:50:18 > 0:50:20180...
0:50:20 > 0:50:22180!
0:50:22 > 0:50:26It's done it on the reserve. Just... Just crept through. Just got it.
0:50:26 > 0:50:32It was good. Someone got a good bargain - it's worth more. Definitely.
0:50:32 > 0:50:39I'm disappointed it didn't make a little more. Well... ..but you put something up for auction,
0:50:39 > 0:50:46you get a competitive market, people bid and by and large, it establishes a market price for it, so...
0:50:46 > 0:50:53at the end of the day, that's how it comes out. You're not too disappointed? No. It's great.
0:50:53 > 0:50:57Very good. Thanks very much.
0:51:00 > 0:51:03How did you find this weight?
0:51:03 > 0:51:09My mum acquired them years ago, and I found them in the kitchen at my dad's house.
0:51:09 > 0:51:14He was going to throw them away. Dump the dump! Yeah.
0:51:14 > 0:51:19I said, "Let's see if they're worth something cos I'm sure they're old."
0:51:19 > 0:51:25I didn't realise how old they were. You found out at our valuation day? Yes.
0:51:25 > 0:51:30Otherwise they'd've been thrown away. So, you're very happy then. Yeah.
0:51:30 > 0:51:36Anything's better than nothing. Will Dad get any money? I'll see how much it makes.
0:51:36 > 0:51:39Does he know it's in the sale? Yeah.
0:51:39 > 0:51:44Lot 340 - Victorian glass dump paperweight.
0:51:44 > 0:51:47Pretty. Start me off at ?45. 45...?
0:51:47 > 0:51:4940...
0:51:49 > 0:51:5130...
0:51:51 > 0:51:53Come on...
0:51:53 > 0:51:5430...?
0:51:54 > 0:52:01Leave it there. I'm staggered! Can't believe it! Absolutely staggered!
0:52:01 > 0:52:06Never mind. I'm staggered that it didn't get pushed.
0:52:06 > 0:52:10I'm absolutely amazed that it didn't sell. That's all right.
0:52:10 > 0:52:17Perhaps another day. I'm staggered. Don't get rid of it for ?30. It's worth a lot more. Hang onto it.
0:52:17 > 0:52:23Keep it as a memento and in a few years, try it again.
0:52:23 > 0:52:30I'm just amazed that that didn't sell. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Thanks very much.
0:52:32 > 0:52:38'Now, our star item! Jenny's grandson is standing in for her.'
0:52:38 > 0:52:43It isn't your gran's table. She remarried to Max and it's his table.
0:52:43 > 0:52:45He bought it for about ?8...
0:52:45 > 0:52:48and neither of the two want it.
0:52:48 > 0:52:51Where are they again?
0:52:51 > 0:52:58Prague. How long have they been there? They flew today. Shame they couldn't be here.
0:52:58 > 0:53:05I remember valuing it. I got so excited because it's one of the best things I've seen in a long time.
0:53:05 > 0:53:12We put a low reserve on it, but we've jacked it up because it's ridiculous if it goes for nothing.
0:53:12 > 0:53:19But I feel so confident that it'll just sail out of here and hopefully make 1,500. I hope so. So do I.
0:53:19 > 0:53:24My neck's on the block! Lot 644 - the unusual John Piper coffee table.
0:53:27 > 0:53:32I've got eight bids, so I'm starting off at ?1,800.
0:53:32 > 0:53:34At ?1,800...
0:53:34 > 0:53:361,900...
0:53:36 > 0:53:38?2,000...
0:53:41 > 0:53:44All done at ?2,000?
0:53:44 > 0:53:47?2,000...? At ?2,000.
0:53:47 > 0:53:51Brilliant! I'm dead chuffed! Me, too!
0:53:51 > 0:53:57Ring her up - get her on the phone. That's a result. I can't believe it.
0:53:59 > 0:54:04'I'm so proud of the people of Cornwall - my home county.
0:54:04 > 0:54:08'The owners and buyers have pulled out all the stops.
0:54:08 > 0:54:13'After commission, Fred won't have much left to give to charity,
0:54:13 > 0:54:16'but he gave Philip a run for his money.'
0:54:16 > 0:54:19He was so full of enthusiasm
0:54:19 > 0:54:25and obviously, a very generous man with his offer of a donation to charity.
0:54:25 > 0:54:28Things like that make the day worthwhile.
0:54:28 > 0:54:35'Town crier John won't be sobbing into his beer after selling his acrobat for a fantastic ?500.'
0:54:35 > 0:54:40It makes me wonder what it would've made in a specialist sale,
0:54:40 > 0:54:43but we'll never know.
0:54:43 > 0:54:48When two collectors get going, it can go through the roof.
0:54:48 > 0:54:52It was in great condition, had its box - a lovely thing.
0:54:52 > 0:54:59'Ken seemed disappointed with the ?150 he got for his watercolour.'
0:54:59 > 0:55:06Let's say you had ?150 in cash. Yeah. Would you buy the painting back?
0:55:06 > 0:55:09No, because I've nowhere to put it.
0:55:09 > 0:55:12OK? Good man. Thank you.
0:55:12 > 0:55:17'The Winters girls did well with their Georgian silver ladle...
0:55:17 > 0:55:21'OK with the doll, but didn't sell the parasol.'
0:55:21 > 0:55:24I thought she valued it very high,
0:55:24 > 0:55:29but she was absolutely right. She's a very good silver expert. Yes.
0:55:29 > 0:55:35'Finally, Max and Jenny can dine out in style on holiday in Prague,
0:55:35 > 0:55:40'knowing that the John Piper coffee table, bought for just ?8, sold for ?2,000!'
0:55:40 > 0:55:46You can get good Czechoslovakian beer with that money. A good drink. Yeah.
0:55:51 > 0:55:53We've had a fantastic time here in Cornwall.
0:55:53 > 0:55:55See you next time on "Flog It!"
0:55:55 > 0:56:00I welcome the BBC to Cornwall
0:56:00 > 0:56:04with their antiques programme, "Flog It!"
0:56:04 > 0:56:06I can't believe it!
0:56:06 > 0:56:10Fantastic! I can't believe it.
0:56:10 > 0:56:12I'm giving them away! Don't go below 70.
0:56:15 > 0:56:18She sounded like a garden gnome. Thank you so much!
0:56:18 > 0:56:21Hmm, yes. He's off now!
0:56:21 > 0:56:22SHE LAUGHS
0:56:27 > 0:56:30TENOR SINGS ROUSING ITALIAN SONG
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