0:00:04 > 0:00:06I'm here in West Sussex at a site dedicated to the
0:00:06 > 0:00:10conservation of historic buildings and later on in the programme,
0:00:10 > 0:00:13I'll be getting hands-on restoring an 18th century house.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16Now, the bad news is it involves animal dung.
0:00:16 > 0:00:18So I better find some gloves.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19Welcome to "Flog It!"
0:00:39 > 0:00:41We'll be back in Sussex later on in the show.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45Today's valuations are taking place in the county town of Surrey,
0:00:45 > 0:00:47at Guildford Cathedral.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49It's one of only a very few cathedrals
0:00:49 > 0:00:51built in the 20th century.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54Construction started in the 1930s
0:00:54 > 0:00:59and the building eventually opened its doors in 1961.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02Some critics believe that building the cathedral away from the
0:01:02 > 0:01:03town centre, on the top of a hill,
0:01:03 > 0:01:05would be a crazy idea
0:01:05 > 0:01:08but soon they were proved wrong and the cathedral attracted
0:01:08 > 0:01:11large congregations and today it's still very much
0:01:11 > 0:01:13at the heart of the community here.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15And hundreds of people have turned up,
0:01:15 > 0:01:18clutching bags and boxes full of antiques and collectibles.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20And there's one question on your lips, which is?
0:01:20 > 0:01:22CROWD: What's it worth?
0:01:22 > 0:01:24And they're going to find out and so are you.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27And the two people with the answer to that question are the
0:01:27 > 0:01:32"Flog It!" experts and today they are the devilish Mark Stacey
0:01:32 > 0:01:35and the angelic Catherine Southon.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39Competition between them will be high, or should I say low?
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- Oh, that's pathetic.- There we are. - You've got to give it a bit of oomph.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- Well, you have a go.- All right, go on, then. I don't want to break it.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Come on. Oh, I'd love to see you fall over, Catherine Southon.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Oh!
0:01:52 > 0:01:54That was awful, Catherine.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57So as the people of Guildford make their way inside,
0:01:57 > 0:02:00our experts prepare for a busy day of valuations.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03And here's what's coming up on today's programme.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06See if you can guess which of these items will do best
0:02:06 > 0:02:09when they go under the hammer later on in the show.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13Will it be this wooden shoe-shaped snuff holder?
0:02:13 > 0:02:15Or this Moorcroft bowl?
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Or this music box?
0:02:17 > 0:02:19All will be revealed later on in the show.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Well, everyone is now safely seated inside the cathedral
0:02:22 > 0:02:25and this is what I love to see, hundreds of happy faces.
0:02:25 > 0:02:26Are you all having a good time?
0:02:26 > 0:02:27CROWD: Yes!
0:02:27 > 0:02:30And they're all hoping they're one of the lucky ones who've got
0:02:30 > 0:02:32something that's worth a small fortune.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35They've come from miles away, hundreds of them!
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Which means thousands of antiques to look at
0:02:37 > 0:02:40and this is where all the action's taking place.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Look, it's lights, camera, action right here.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Let's now catch up with Catherine Southon who has spotted
0:02:45 > 0:02:48a real classy gem and I love it.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54Anne, this is absolutely super. I love it in every shape or form.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- It's a piece of WMF.- Yes. - Do you know what WMF stands for?
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Well, I can't pronounce it. - Oh, go on.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- It's always a giggle when we try. - No!
0:03:03 > 0:03:04You'd have to help me.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Well, it's something along the lines of
0:03:06 > 0:03:12Wuttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, but don't quote me on that.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16Anyway, we've got something here which is rather charming.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- It's something like a visitor's card tray.- A butler's tray, maybe.
0:03:21 > 0:03:27And it's stamped right on the back, quite clearly, WMF.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- It's got the number here, 369, now that would be the shape.- OK.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37But what I love about it is the little doggie, the little dachshund.
0:03:37 > 0:03:42And I love the way he's looking down at the lizard crawling across.
0:03:42 > 0:03:43It's just divine.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Where did you get it from, Anne?
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Well, I'm not exactly sure but there is a German connection.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53My brother lived in Germany
0:03:53 > 0:03:59and I assume he bought it in an antiques shop out there.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Yeah.- And gave it to my mother. - Right.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07And I've...then passed to my sister and she then passed it onto me
0:04:07 > 0:04:09because she wasn't all that keen on it.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11So, you think that your brother probably bought it in Germany?
0:04:11 > 0:04:13In Germany, yes.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- Well, it's 1900 in date.- Is it?
0:04:16 > 0:04:18They made pieces in pewter and silver plate.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20This is definitely silver plate.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23The very early pieces had like an ostrich stamp on them
0:04:23 > 0:04:26but this is clearly marked with the initials WMF.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28But I really think it's around 1900...
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- Oh, I thought it would be later... - ..in date.- ..than that.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35I mean, it is quite typical of WMF because of the style of the time.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38The Art Nouveau, the Jugendstil, these kind of lines
0:04:38 > 0:04:40and these curves.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42But it's just the lizard for me.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47The way he's looking down, it's just really, really nice.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49A really special thing.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50And I think today,
0:04:50 > 0:04:53I could see antique dealers fighting for this at an auction.
0:04:53 > 0:04:54Oh, that would be good.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56And perhaps putting that in their shop,
0:04:56 > 0:05:00just to put their business cards on. I mean, I'd love to have that.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03If I was a dealer, I would love to put...
0:05:03 > 0:05:04- That's good.- Display it in my shop.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- Do you have any idea of value on this?- Not really.
0:05:08 > 0:05:14- I'm going to put £100 to £150 on. - That's good.- Is that good?- Yes.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16Reserve of £90?
0:05:16 > 0:05:17£90 to £100?
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- To £100?- Yes.- Oh, all right then. You want £100 fixed on it?
0:05:21 > 0:05:22That would be nice.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26OK, as it's a family piece, we'll put £100 fixed, £100 to £150.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Lovely.- Coming along to the auction? - Of course.
0:05:29 > 0:05:30Let's watch it fly.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34Yes, I've always wanted to go to an auction so...that would be great.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- It'll be great fun. Thanks very much, Anne.- OK.- Thank you.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41So, let's hope Anne's first trip to an auction room is a successful one.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45But not everyone who comes along is laden with antiques.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- What have you brought in today? - Ourselves.- Yourselves!
0:05:49 > 0:05:51OK, are you after a valuation?
0:05:54 > 0:05:58Back to Mark, who's also talking to some glamorous ladies.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Hello Shirley, Susan. - Hello.- Hello there.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01Thank you so much for coming in.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04Looking very glamorous there in your outfits and the necklace.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- Thank you very much.- Now, tell me about these watercolours.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11These watercolours, I bought them about...nearly 40 years ago,
0:06:11 > 0:06:15off of a friend and I've had them ever since.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17And you've liked them all that time?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- My husband loved them.- Did he?- Mm-hm.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21And why have you decided now to bring them along to sell?
0:06:21 > 0:06:24Well, I've got some other pictures and we're changing all the
0:06:24 > 0:06:28decoration and things like that so we thought we'd just bring these along.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- You've got too many pictures really, haven't you?- Well, quite a lot!
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- Well, they're by quite a well known artist. F J Aldridge.- I never knew.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41Yes, he specialised in sort of marine scapes.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45Obviously these are Dutch marine scapes and you can see
0:06:45 > 0:06:48the windmill and the Dutch type houses in the background there.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Often painted in pairs.- Right.
0:06:50 > 0:06:55He died in 1933, born in 1850 and actually
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- he lived just up the road from where I live.- Oh, really?
0:06:58 > 0:07:01I live in Brighton, he lived in Worthing.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- That's how you knew right away? - Well, I've had his work before.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- Oh, I see.- Sneakily, I knew that.- Right.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10And they're in quite nice frames actually.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12They suit the picture very well.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Yes, they've been in those frames all the time I've had them.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18They probably need rebacking. You see where the backing has faded.
0:07:18 > 0:07:19Yes, I did.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22And there's been a little, slight bit of fading around the pictures.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24I think they're charming, I think
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- they're very pleasant looking pictures.- Yes.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29The only downside, I suppose,
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- is the market is a bit more realistic for these.- Right, OK.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35Some people might consider them a little bit old-fashioned these days.
0:07:35 > 0:07:36Right, OK.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40I mean, although they're beautifully painted, and also I think the
0:07:40 > 0:07:43younger market, they're looking for things with a bit more cutting edge,
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- a little bit cleaner line.- Yes, yes.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Susan, what do you think about them?
0:07:47 > 0:07:51I mean, I do think they're lovely and my dad always used to say,
0:07:51 > 0:07:54"Oh, I think these will be worth something".
0:07:54 > 0:07:56But, I haven't got the room for them.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58I mean, houses are getting smaller and...
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- Have you thought about the value? - No, that's why I came here.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05And do you remember what you paid for them, then? All those years ago?
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- About £50.- £50 for the pair? Well, that's not bad, is it, really?
0:08:09 > 0:08:11I suspect actually that ten years or
0:08:11 > 0:08:14so ago they would been worth a little bit more than they are now.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15Right.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17I mean, as a pair of pictures now,
0:08:17 > 0:08:21we would estimate them at something like £200 to £300.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24- Right.- Something in that order.- Yes.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- We'd have to think of a reserve, of course.- OK.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Because we wouldn't want to put them into auction without a reserve.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- No, no. OK.- I would suggest you to be a bit on the realistic side.- OK.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38And maybe put a fixed reserve of £150.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- So we don't sell them below that figure.- OK.- Yes.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- How would you feel about? - I'd feel fine, yes, that's OK.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- Is that all right?- Yes, fine.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48And you're not going to put the money to more paintings, are you?
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- No more paintings!- No! - No more paintings.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- You don't want any more paintings at home, do you?- Definitely not.
0:08:55 > 0:08:56Well, that's lovely.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58We'll sail along to the auction together
0:08:58 > 0:09:00and let's hope we get a good result.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- Thank you. - Thank you very much indeed.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08Away from the valuation tables, I've found a very different piece of art.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Now although this cathedral is relatively young,
0:09:10 > 0:09:13it's still full of historic and interesting items.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15Take this carpet, for instance,
0:09:15 > 0:09:19which lies between the oak altar rails and the altar itself.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23It depicts two angels supporting the diocese of Guildford.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28And there above here, a stag, which represents Stag Hill,
0:09:28 > 0:09:31the site which this cathedral is built on.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Not only is this carpet famous for its symbolism
0:09:33 > 0:09:36but also for its historic content.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39It was made by the world famous Wilton factory in 1957
0:09:39 > 0:09:44and it's believed to be the last handmade carpet they ever made.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48From carpet level, let's go back to Catherine Southon who is
0:09:48 > 0:09:51up on high for her next valuation.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55Elizabeth, we come to the cathedral to hear the sounds of the organ
0:09:55 > 0:09:57and the sounds of the choir,
0:09:57 > 0:10:00but also to hear the sounds of this beautiful musical box.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04As soon as I just see the lid of it,
0:10:04 > 0:10:07I know that's actually a special musical box there.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11The detail of that marquetry is something very special.
0:10:11 > 0:10:16It's not just a bog standard boxwood stringing or a transfer on the top.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19The marquetry is superb.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22Where did you get this little gem from?
0:10:22 > 0:10:26I had another musical box and it needed some work doing to it
0:10:26 > 0:10:30and I couldn't afford to get it done and somebody said
0:10:30 > 0:10:36"Well, I'll swap you for the old musical box for this musical box."
0:10:36 > 0:10:40So I have this one but it doesn't have the sentimental value for me.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- So that's why I'm...- Right.- ..going to let it go.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46But it's very expensive to have something like that restored.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- Well, can we take a little peek inside?- Please do.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53Well, it is a cylinder musical box and what we see straightaway
0:10:53 > 0:10:55when we open the lid is the
0:10:55 > 0:10:57magical name of Nicole Freres,
0:10:57 > 0:11:01who was like the Rolls-Royce of musical boxes and it tells us
0:11:01 > 0:11:03Nicole Freres, Geneva.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07This was made in Switzerland.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10Now, there's two different types of cylinder boxes which is
0:11:10 > 0:11:13essentially what this is, a cylinder musical box.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16There's the ones that are made with a lever wind
0:11:16 > 0:11:18and they are late 19th century.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20They're about 1880s,
0:11:20 > 0:11:251890s and then there's the earlier ones which are worked with a key.
0:11:25 > 0:11:30Now this one is worked with a key.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35So that means we can date it to about 1860, 1865.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38You would put this key in the side here.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44And turn that round and that is how it would work.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48Now this one is in fantastic condition, it really is
0:11:48 > 0:11:50because quite often these teeth get damaged
0:11:50 > 0:11:52and they need to be replaced and as you say,
0:11:52 > 0:11:56they're expensive to do, but it's just absolutely pristine.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59Yes, I mean, when you say the pins got damaged,
0:11:59 > 0:12:01I think the other one was a bit squeaky in places
0:12:01 > 0:12:05so that would indicate that the pins had been broken.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- Do you have any idea on value? - No, not really, no.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13The market was stronger a while ago but now
0:12:13 > 0:12:16I would say a very conservative price would be £700 to £1,000.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19You might get a bit more, which would be nice.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22I think we should fix the reserve of £600, how does that sound to you?
0:12:22 > 0:12:24Yes, that's fine, thank you.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27But really, we have to have a listen, don't we?
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- Oh, it's beautiful.- We have to see what this really sounds like.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33So, I'm going to give it a wind up.
0:12:33 > 0:12:40MUSIC BOX PLAYS
0:12:45 > 0:12:48What a fabulous time we're having here at Guildford Cathedral.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50Hundreds of people have come through the doors
0:12:50 > 0:12:52to have their antiques and collectibles valued.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55But right now we are going to up the tempo.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57This is where it gets exciting, we're putting our first
0:12:57 > 0:13:00batch of antiques to the test in the saleroom.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Don't go away, anything can happen
0:13:02 > 0:13:04and here's a quick recap of what we're taking with us.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08There's Anne's German silver plate.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12A pair of watercolours.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19And let's hope the music box hits the right note at auction.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24We're in the neighbouring county of West Sussex for today's auction.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28And in charge of proceedings is auctioneer Rupert Toovey.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31At £350...
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Well, our next item has certainly been passed around the family
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- a few times, am I right, Anne?- Yes, that's right.- It was your brother's,
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- then your sister's and now yours.- That's right.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42We're talking about that little tray, the WMF tray with the dog
0:13:42 > 0:13:44on it looking at a lizard, and I'm so pleased you had
0:13:44 > 0:13:47a go at pronouncing it because I cannot pronounce it.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- I just say WMF.- Oh, WMF, yes. - It's really difficult, isn't it?
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- It is, you say it very quickly. - I won't put you through it.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55You did it once, didn't you? You're very brave.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57But it is quality, it's absolute quality.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00It's beautiful. I just think the way that that little dog is
0:14:00 > 0:14:03looking down at the lizard... love it.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05Fingers crossed. It's going under the hammer right now.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08We're opening the bidding on this lot at £70. £70 here.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10£75, can I see?
0:14:10 > 0:14:12At £70 here. £75, can I see? £75.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15And 80. And 5, sir, centre?
0:14:15 > 0:14:16And 90, and 5, sir?
0:14:16 > 0:14:1895, and 100, sir. 110.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20110 now with you, sir, in the room.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23£110 centre now. £110.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Is there any advance on £110?
0:14:27 > 0:14:30It's fair warning. 110.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- 110.- Just over.- Just over!- Well...
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- They were sitting on their hands, weren't they, for that one?- Yes.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Thanks for bringing that in, anyway. - Thank you.- It's quality,
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- again you see that...- It's been a great day.- ..quality always sells.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43So, despite a slow start,
0:14:43 > 0:14:46that silver plate now has a new home and Anne was happy with the result.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50Let's see if those watercolours float the bidders' boat.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54Susan, Shirley, great to see you again. Fingers crossed.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57This is your moment. Let's hope we get the top end of that estimate.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59We're talking about those two framed watercolours,
0:14:59 > 0:15:01the sailing barges by Aldridge.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- Wonderful, with little windmills in the background as well.- Yes.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Gilt frames. You paid quite a lot of money for these, didn't you?
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- £50, quite a long time ago.- Yes. - Long time ago.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11That was a lot of money long time ago.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- It was, but the market was better for them.- Yes.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17The market for these types of watercolours is very...
0:15:17 > 0:15:19Never the less, never the less, it's a pair.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- It's always nice to have something original on the wall.- It is.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24- And these aren't a lot of money really.- They're not.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27And the interior decorators like pairs a lot because they match up.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- Yes.- And they make the room symmetrical which is nice.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32Well, let's hope they sail away and they're going under the hammer
0:15:32 > 0:15:34right now. This is it!
0:15:34 > 0:15:35The Frederick James Aldridge,
0:15:35 > 0:15:38a pair of watercolours, both signed.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40Lovely, lovely things those and bids to match.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43We're opening the bidding on this lot at £250.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- 250 is the lowest we've got. - That's good.- On commission at 250.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49250 here. 280, can I see?
0:15:49 > 0:15:54At £250. At £250, on commission at £250.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57250.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- That's strange.- Blink and you'll miss it. £250, gone.- Fantastic.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04You've enjoyed them on the wall, haven't you? For quite a few years.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Somebody else can enjoy them. - Thank you very much.- I call that
0:16:07 > 0:16:10money well invested and that's the great thing about antiques.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Buy something, enjoy it, keep it for 20 or 30 years, sell it,
0:16:12 > 0:16:14make a bit of profit.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18Another spot-on estimate for Mark. Next we've got that music box.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21Right, we're going to hit the high notes right now with this
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Swiss music box belonging to Elizabeth.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25It's got six airs, it's absolute quality
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- and I had a chat to Rupert before the sale started.- Oh, did you?
0:16:28 > 0:16:31We both went quality, quality, quality. Great maker. Nicole Freres.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34I mean, it doesn't get any better than that. Key wound,
0:16:34 > 0:16:37the inlay on the box, everything was divine about it.
0:16:37 > 0:16:38So, we're confident.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41There are plenty of collectors out there and we've seen them
0:16:41 > 0:16:43time and time again on "Flog It!" And I've interviewed quite
0:16:43 > 0:16:47a lot of them and they really are passionate about things like this.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50Anyway, let's put it to the test. Here we go.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Late 19th century Swiss music box
0:16:52 > 0:16:54by Nicole Freres playing six airs.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Beautifully inlaid case with honeysuckle sprays
0:16:57 > 0:17:01and opening the bidding here at £550.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- 550 here, can I see the 600? - Oh, come on, we need 600.
0:17:03 > 0:17:04We need a bit more than that.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07550 here. Can I see the 600?
0:17:07 > 0:17:09£550 here. 600, can I see?
0:17:09 > 0:17:12At £550. Is there any advance on 550?
0:17:12 > 0:17:14And 600 now. £600.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Can I see the 650? At £600 and selling!
0:17:17 > 0:17:20At £600.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22600.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- It's gone! You didn't want to take it home, did you?- I didn't, no.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Thank goodness, it's too heavy.- Yeah, it's very heavy. Oh, well done.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- Thank you very much.- That's OK. - Thank you.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37Auction rooms are great places to pick up items that you can admire
0:17:37 > 0:17:41and preserve to look after for future generations to enjoy.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43Now while we were in the area filming,
0:17:43 > 0:17:46I visited a museum where preservation is a key part of their
0:17:46 > 0:17:49work, but we're not talking about looking after paintings or
0:17:49 > 0:17:51furniture or porcelain.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53We're talking about looking after buildings.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54Take a look at this.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is located in the idyllic
0:18:11 > 0:18:13South Downs National Park.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15The museum originally opened in 1970
0:18:15 > 0:18:18and now it's home to around 50 traditional buildings which
0:18:18 > 0:18:23have been saved from destruction, carefully restored and rebuilt
0:18:23 > 0:18:29to bring back to life the story of the people who lived in them.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32The museum owes its existence to the devotion of one man.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34It's founder Roy Armstrong.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36And as a local historian, Roy had an increasing
0:18:36 > 0:18:40passion in the conservation of buildings from the past.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43The eruption of modern housing estates threatened many
0:18:43 > 0:18:46traditional homes and buildings with demolition.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51Roy Armstrong feared that many historic buildings in the area
0:18:51 > 0:18:54were being destroyed as a consequence, even listed buildings.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57And he feared that without such structures, people's links
0:18:57 > 0:19:01to the past would be lost forever, so something had to be done
0:19:01 > 0:19:04and this place was born.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07The rescued buildings had been carefully dismantled
0:19:07 > 0:19:11and conserved but now the process of reassembling them could begin.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15And in 1969 the first building was erected on the site.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17In the first month of opening, thousands of visitors
0:19:17 > 0:19:20came through the door. The museum was officially a success.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24And some 40 years later it's still a thriving visitor attraction.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26Now I'm here today to meet the museum's director,
0:19:26 > 0:19:29Richard Pailthorpe, to find out more about the work that's being
0:19:29 > 0:19:32done to continue Roy's vision for the museum.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39Richard, why is it so important to have a museum like this?
0:19:39 > 0:19:42Well, I think we have to put the clock back, sort of 40, 50 years.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44Back to the sort of 1950s, '60s,
0:19:44 > 0:19:47post-war Britain, where overnight, literally,
0:19:47 > 0:19:53these traditional buildings, barns, farm houses, etc were disappearing.
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- And being replaced by, you know, sorts of glass and steel...- Yes.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00..and everything else, you know.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02So, conservation is key to what you do here.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04How much work is involved in actually maintaining
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- the buildings once they're here on site?- Right.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Well, like all buildings, they need to be, you know, conserved...
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- Bit of TLC.- ..and TLC, etc.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17And that's what we're having to do increasingly much more of.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20Thatched roofs, for example, are a major issue.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25Got a barn down there desperately in need now of having new thatch.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27And so we'll be doing that this year.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Now I hear you've got a cottage which is being
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- constructed at the moment or reconstructed I should say.- Yes.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- Is it something I can get involved in and help?- Oh, very much so.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- You've come at a, you know, just at the right time!- Wonderful!
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- Is that is over there? - Just over there.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43We're at the stage where we're about to do some wattle and daubing.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- Here is...that's an opportunity for you to...- To get mucky!
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- Absolutely, that's right.- Thank you very for talking to me, Richard.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52Shall I make my way down that path to the cottage?
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- That's right, there you are. Just down there.- OK.- Cheerio!
0:20:58 > 0:21:02Tindalls cottage was originally built in the early 18th century,
0:21:02 > 0:21:04probably as the home of a labourer.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09It remained in its original position in East Sussex until 1974
0:21:09 > 0:21:13when the construction of a reservoir threatened its survival.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14Rescued by the museum,
0:21:14 > 0:21:17the timber frame has been in storage ever since.
0:21:17 > 0:21:22But now it's in the process of being restored back to its former glory.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25And the man responsible for this precious restoration is
0:21:25 > 0:21:28carpenter in residence, Joe Thompson.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Joe, you've got your work cut out.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Yeah, we've got a bit to do but it's good you're here.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36It's essentially a timber frame building, isn't it?
0:21:36 > 0:21:39Apart from the brick fireplace and obviously the chimney breast.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Once you get that working, you're going to keep warm.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44That's right, it'll be wonderful. You've got all mod cons here,
0:21:44 > 0:21:46there's a bread oven out the back,
0:21:46 > 0:21:48there's a copper and a furnace to brew beer through there
0:21:48 > 0:21:51so you can bake your bread, drink your beer, you've got your
0:21:51 > 0:21:55warm kitchen, hall in here and your storeroom's out the back.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58Today on a timber frame building with these oak uprights it'll all
0:21:58 > 0:22:00be dry lined with plasterboard,
0:22:00 > 0:22:02but obviously we're not going to do that, are we?
0:22:02 > 0:22:05No, this is wattle and daub.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07We're going back to the old ways, tried and tested.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10Yeah, talk me through the ingredients. You've got some buckets here.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14This is loam from the vicinity where the cottage came from.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17Then we've got the straw, a little bit of dung and we've got the water.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20So, we're going to basically mix them all together.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22Just looking at the little pot of poo, there.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- What's that? Cow or horse? - That's cow.- Or pig?
0:22:25 > 0:22:27Traditionally it all would've been trodden by the cows.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29Well, I guess I need some gloves really, don't I?
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- Who's got the gloves?- Here we go, Paul.- Look at that, thank you.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Here's our bucket of loam.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41We've got a bit of the cow dung, mixed in.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43Well, that's quite dry.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- Yeah, this is some stuff I put aside the other week.- Right, OK.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49- Then mixing in the water.- But you could literally pick fresh stuff up,
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- couldn't you?- Yes, you could.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- So, we've got to get this well mixed.- Well, it's certainly
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- doing the trick, look, it's sticking to your wellies.- Oh, yes.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02So if it sticks to those, it's definitely going to stick to this.
0:23:02 > 0:23:03That's right.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07If you wouldn't mind chucking bits of pieces of that in as we go.
0:23:07 > 0:23:08Lovely.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Keeps you fit.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14I'm going to ask you to help me.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18We're going to unload this and we're going to put it into the bucket.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- Look at that. What a sausage.- Yeah.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28Right, we've got a bucket full of it, Joe.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- Let's put it on the wall.- Yeah, come on, then. Let's throw it on.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34Let's start at face height. Where would you normally start then?
0:23:34 > 0:23:36At the bottom and work up or...
0:23:36 > 0:23:38I think we'll start at the top and work our way down.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40I'd like to do this without gloves on.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43I think I'd like to feel it going in. I can't feel anything.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- Do you mind if I take these off? - Please do.- They're quite tight.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- I feel like I need to feel the material.- Excellent.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50Yeah, exactly. It's that sort of thing.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53I'm going to get myself what we call a cat.
0:23:53 > 0:23:54- So it's a piece about the size of an apple.- OK.
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- I'm going to squeeze it once or twice in my hands.- Yeah.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- And then, we're going to slap it on the wall.- OK.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02So I've got about the right amount.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- That's it, you've got yourself a cat there.- Gosh, that's sticky.
0:24:05 > 0:24:10Yeah. So, push it on there and with your fingers,
0:24:10 > 0:24:13push it into there.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- It wants to go through the gaps. - Yeah.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20That's perfect. Yeah, that's coming along nicely.
0:24:24 > 0:24:26Ah, do you know what? It makes you feel like a kid again,
0:24:26 > 0:24:29it makes you feel like playing with mud.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31It's so satisfying because at the end of the day,
0:24:31 > 0:24:32it's just clay really, isn't it?
0:24:33 > 0:24:36- Look at that. Look how sticky that is.- It's good fun.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38And what I'd do, after a couple of days,
0:24:38 > 0:24:41I'd come back and I'd give that another rub up just to
0:24:41 > 0:24:43sort of smooth out any little lumps and bumps.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45It's all pretty wet and sticky now. Let it go off for a bit.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Come back again.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49And I guess with the air blowing through this building
0:24:49 > 0:24:53- because there are no windows or doors...- It'll dry nice and quickly.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57It's great. That's very satisfying. Joe, I'll shake your hand.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- Thank you very much.- Thank you. - You're doing a great job.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03- I'm going to leave you to do the rest, I think.- That's great.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05Only one problem, have you got the sink fitted yet?
0:25:05 > 0:25:07No.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15Well, I've got great admiration for the work they're doing here today.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18Not only are they taking the responsibility of the preservation
0:25:18 > 0:25:21of these buildings through sheer hard work and determination but
0:25:21 > 0:25:25also they're using them to educate and inform us about our past.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27And that's what's so important. And who knows?
0:25:27 > 0:25:29Maybe some of the buildings we live in today will become
0:25:29 > 0:25:31exhibits of the future.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43Welcome back to Guildford Cathedral.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45Let's now catch up with our experts and see what other antiques
0:25:45 > 0:25:48and collectibles we can find to take off to auction.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51As you can see, there's still a lot of people here which means
0:25:51 > 0:25:53hundreds of antiques to sift through.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57Let's now catch up with Mark Stacey. He's found a real gem.
0:26:01 > 0:26:06Jane, Michael. I don't have to look underneath to tell you what this is.
0:26:06 > 0:26:09Because it screams Moorcroft, Moorcroft, Moorcroft, doesn't it?
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- Yes.- But I tell you what. They don't come much more impressive than this,
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- do they?- It's stunning, isn't it? I love it.- It's absolutely amazing.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21It's fabulous. I can't say any more than that. It's absolutely fabulous.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25One of these ones with so much pink in the actual glazing.
0:26:25 > 0:26:27- It really glows, doesn't it? - It really does.
0:26:27 > 0:26:31It really is a sort of very shepherd... What is it they say?
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Red sky at night, shepherd's delight.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36It's certainly Mark's delight today, I can tell you
0:26:36 > 0:26:38because it's wonderful.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41- How have you come to own it? - I've inherited it.
0:26:43 > 0:26:45And my husband, with courtesy of my husband,
0:26:45 > 0:26:48I'm allowed to keep all these things, or I have been.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51You've been very patient, have you, Michael?
0:26:51 > 0:26:52Yes.
0:26:52 > 0:26:54Very discreet and gentlemanly about it.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- And Michael, what do you think of it?- I think it's terrific, yeah.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01- It's an impressive piece, isn't it?- Oh, yes.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03Now, what pattern do you think it is?
0:27:03 > 0:27:05Erm...
0:27:05 > 0:27:07Well, I thought it was landscape.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Well, it certainly is a landscape with those trees
0:27:10 > 0:27:13but the official pattern name is Hazeldene.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16- You see this pattern on vases, on other things.- Right.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- And it's known as Hazeldene. - Hazeldene.
0:27:18 > 0:27:20- There's another one...- Now we know.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- ..called Eventide which is very similar.- Right.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25And another one called Claremont which looks like big mushrooms.
0:27:25 > 0:27:30- And I love this jazzy pattern... - That's lovely.- ..on the outside
0:27:30 > 0:27:33- which, of course, helps to date it immediately.- Yes, does it?
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- Yes, because it's very Art Deco. - Oh, right.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39- So, we're looking at about 1925.- Oh.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42That would fit in with my mother's...could've been
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- a wedding present.- Oh, were they married around then?
0:27:45 > 0:27:48My mother and father were married in about 1927, I think.
0:27:48 > 0:27:50- Yes, so it could've been, couldn't it?- Yes.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53It's got a few flaws. There are a couple of chips on there.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56- Oh, yes.- There's a little bit of restoration.
0:27:56 > 0:28:00But it is a cracking item which I think the collectors would love.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- Good.- The damage holds it back a little bit.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07I would want to put an estimate of £800 to £1,200 on it.
0:28:07 > 0:28:11- Really?- As much as that?- That's quite a sum.- It's more than you thought?
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- Yes, it is.- Oh, good. What did you think?
0:28:13 > 0:28:16Well, I sort of thought £500 to £800, maybe.
0:28:16 > 0:28:19No, I think it's a bit more impressive even with the damage.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22You know, it wouldn't surprise me if it made a bit more than that
0:28:22 > 0:28:26- on the day...- Really?- ..but we'll protect it with an £800 reserve.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29- Right. Yes, I think...- If that's all right with you.- Yes.- Very good.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32- Perfect.- It's fine. - If we do get you, say...
0:28:34 > 0:28:36..the top end of the estimate, £1,200,
0:28:36 > 0:28:39would you put it towards anything in particular?
0:28:39 > 0:28:40Erm...
0:28:40 > 0:28:42- Not sure.- Ooh.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- You've got ideas, Jane. - I've got ideas.- Go on, tell them.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48Well, I think we'd go and have a nice holiday in France.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50- Oh, wonderful!- Don't you think? - What a wonderful idea.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53- Well, I can't think of a better idea.- Well, there you are then.
0:28:53 > 0:28:54I think that would be wonderful
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- because then while you're sipping a nice bottle of red.- Right.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02You could be thinking "This is all on my chipped Moorcroft bowl."
0:29:02 > 0:29:04Fingers crossed that bowl will deliver
0:29:04 > 0:29:06when it goes under the hammer later on.
0:29:06 > 0:29:10Let's catch up with Catherine who's found one of her favourite things.
0:29:10 > 0:29:15Well, Juliet, it's wonderful to be up here at Guildford Cathedral
0:29:15 > 0:29:20and equally exciting to see something as delicious as this.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22Tell me a bit about it.
0:29:22 > 0:29:25I don't know anything about it, Catherine, I'm afraid.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29It came from my mother, who in turn would've got it from
0:29:29 > 0:29:31her father's antique shop.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33Not a family heirloom or anything like that.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36So, do you think this is something that perhaps somebody
0:29:36 > 0:29:39came in to sell to him one day in the antiques shop
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- and perhaps he saw that and thought...- I would say so.
0:29:41 > 0:29:44- ..I like that. I'm taking that home. - Yes, a bit like you, then, Catherine.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46Well, I'll tell you what.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48If I saw that, if I had an antiques shop and someone brought
0:29:48 > 0:29:51that in to me to sell, I would pick it up and take that straight home.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- It is, it's a nice item.- Which is probably what he's done.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- It's very tactile.- Absolutely,
0:29:55 > 0:29:58I mean, it's a great piece essentially of treen.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00- But...- Right.
0:30:00 > 0:30:02..it is a snuff box.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- They're normally the smaller ones, the pocket sized ones.- Yes.
0:30:05 > 0:30:09But this is the sort of thing that you would have had on the table
0:30:09 > 0:30:12so, perhaps it would've been passed around the table
0:30:12 > 0:30:18but what makes this different from others is all this inlay.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20The mother of pearl and the ebony.
0:30:20 > 0:30:24There's an awful lot of work that's gone into this.
0:30:24 > 0:30:26It's absolutely super.
0:30:26 > 0:30:29It's head and shoulders above anything else I've seen.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31Well, let's have a look at this inscription and try
0:30:31 > 0:30:33and clarify what it says.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35A...
0:30:35 > 0:30:37Present...
0:30:37 > 0:30:41And then I love the way it's got the hand in mother of pearl with
0:30:41 > 0:30:45the word to, so "A present to", arrow up,
0:30:45 > 0:30:47"Miss C M Brae"
0:30:49 > 0:30:51and we know nothing about Brae. We don't know who she is.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53Nothing at all. No.
0:30:53 > 0:30:55The...
0:30:55 > 0:30:58sinner...sinners
0:30:58 > 0:31:00because what they've done here is they've forgotten the S.
0:31:00 > 0:31:05- So they've quickly studded it up the top.- I know. Very sort of...
0:31:05 > 0:31:06It's wonderful.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08- That's their mistake. - Yeah, wonderful.
0:31:08 > 0:31:11The sinners...earthly...friend.
0:31:11 > 0:31:13Sinners earthly friend, lovely.
0:31:13 > 0:31:17Then underneath, of course, you've got the important bit to me.
0:31:17 > 0:31:22- He died for me. And there's a little picture of her there.- Yeah.
0:31:22 > 0:31:27And they've got a name stamped in here of...H Lodge.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29That's possibly the maker.
0:31:29 > 0:31:31- Maker, would you think? I don't know.- Maybe the owner.
0:31:33 > 0:31:36What I love about it is there are all these questions over it.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38Who owned it? Who was Miss Brae?
0:31:38 > 0:31:41And I think that's what makes it interesting.
0:31:41 > 0:31:42I know. We've always wondered.
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- It's a shame we've got this split in front.- I know.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48- Have you always known it... - Yes, it's always been like that.
0:31:48 > 0:31:49- Ever since I can remember.- Right.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52But only one piece, I think, after all those years!
0:31:52 > 0:31:53I don't know, but how old is it?
0:31:53 > 0:31:56- I would date it to 1860s.- Right.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01That sort of period. It's just pure class, isn't it?
0:32:01 > 0:32:03- It's absolutely super.- Thank you.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06Now, the question of flogging it,
0:32:06 > 0:32:08- that's what it all comes down to.- Yeah.
0:32:10 > 0:32:14I can see a lot of people getting excited about this in the same
0:32:14 > 0:32:16- way that I have.- OK.
0:32:16 > 0:32:18I would like to put
0:32:18 > 0:32:20a saleroom estimate on
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- of £150 to £250. - That is very nice.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25- Is that good?- Yes, that's great.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29- But I wouldn't be surprised if it went very high.- OK.
0:32:30 > 0:32:31Pure...
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- ..class. Thank you.- You really do like it, don't you?- I really do like it.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40- Really, really do.- Oh, I'm really pleased. I'm glad you like it.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49I've found a quiet corner away from the valuation table to take
0:32:49 > 0:32:54a closer look at one of the many interesting items in the cathedral.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56Earlier on, I discovered a fascinating carpet
0:32:56 > 0:33:00here in the cathedral but the whole place is full of wonderful
0:33:00 > 0:33:02treasures and behind me there's another one.
0:33:02 > 0:33:03A crosier.
0:33:03 > 0:33:07Which resembles, as you can see here, a shepherd's staff.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11Normally carried by the abbot or the bishop as a symbol of office.
0:33:11 > 0:33:14Now this particular crosier was designed by one of the greatest
0:33:14 > 0:33:17craftsman and designers of the Art Nouveau period,
0:33:17 > 0:33:18Omar Ramsden.
0:33:18 > 0:33:22Born in Sheffield, he worked designing throughout his life
0:33:22 > 0:33:26on many church commissions, right up until his death in 1939.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30This was made for the first bishop of Guildford, sterling silver,
0:33:30 > 0:33:33it's all hallmarked with the London Assay office
0:33:33 > 0:33:38with the leopard's head and the date letter telling us 1927.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41I love this carved ivory ram here within the hook
0:33:41 > 0:33:45but look at this wonderful, wonderful enamel work.
0:33:45 > 0:33:48Something that you associate Omar Ramsden with.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51Glass, coloured glass fused at high temperatures.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53I particularly like this little image of the tree of life.
0:33:53 > 0:33:57It works perfectly well here in this cathedral.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01Sitting on a wonderful rosewood shaft.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03Now, isn't that a real treasure?
0:34:03 > 0:34:06And we come across Omar Ramsden's work a lot on the show
0:34:06 > 0:34:09and it's a big name to look out for.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11Well, right now, let's hook up with our experts
0:34:11 > 0:34:15and see what else we can find to take off to auction.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26Anne, where did this pocket watch come from?
0:34:26 > 0:34:28Well, I inherited it through my parents
0:34:28 > 0:34:30and it belonged to my great grandfather.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33And I really can't tell you that much more about it.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36It's for long service, it's inscribed in the back.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- I think we should really see the inscription, don't you?- Yes.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41So, it says...
0:34:48 > 0:34:51For 46 years' service in 1938.
0:34:51 > 0:34:53Do you know what he did for ICI?
0:34:53 > 0:34:56- Well, I believe he worked in the salt mines.- Oh, wow.
0:34:56 > 0:34:59Because he always used to put loads of salt on everything.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03- I can just remember him. - So, he smothered his food with salt?
0:35:03 > 0:35:05- Absolutely. - It's that old adage, isn't it?
0:35:05 > 0:35:08When you did 25 years' service as a retirement gift you got
0:35:08 > 0:35:10a gold pocket watch.
0:35:10 > 0:35:12I don't think they do it quite so much today.
0:35:12 > 0:35:15No, well, because we don't use pocket watches like we used to.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17No, nobody does.
0:35:17 > 0:35:21The nice thing about it, in this case, it is actually a gold one.
0:35:21 > 0:35:24A lot of gold pocket watches we see are actually only gold plated.
0:35:24 > 0:35:26- But this one is hallmarked.- Yes.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29Nine carat gold and hallmarked in 1938,
0:35:29 > 0:35:31so it was brand-new at the time.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34But it's got a fairly straightforward movement on it.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36- Right.- And a fairly straightforward maker.
0:35:37 > 0:35:38It's nice that it's got its box.
0:35:38 > 0:35:43But sadly, the value lies in the fact that it is nine carat gold.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- Yeah.- And it will probably end up being melted down
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- to be made into something else. - Yes, I expected that.
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- So, you're not worried about that? - Not at all, no.
0:35:51 > 0:35:53So, it just lives in a drawer at home?
0:35:53 > 0:35:57It lives in the loft with lots of other bits and bobs.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00Who do I give it to? Two sons, three grandsons.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- Can't split it in three, can you? - They don't want it,
0:36:02 > 0:36:04- they'd rather have a phone.- Of course they would.
0:36:04 > 0:36:05That's absolutely right.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08Now, have you got an idea of how much it's worth?
0:36:10 > 0:36:14- A couple of hundred, I thought. - I think that's probably about right.
0:36:14 > 0:36:18I mean, we've weighed it as much as we can because obviously...
0:36:18 > 0:36:19Without the workings.
0:36:19 > 0:36:23And a sensible auction estimate is probably in the region
0:36:23 > 0:36:25- of £150 to £250. - Yeah.
0:36:25 > 0:36:29And it will fluctuate, of course, because when the auction comes up,
0:36:29 > 0:36:32it will be affected by the price of gold on that particular day.
0:36:32 > 0:36:35But I think we should put a fixed reserve of £150 on it.
0:36:35 > 0:36:36Yes, that's absolutely fine.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39- And then it protects it a little bit.- Yes.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42- And it's...really not a lot more one can say about it.- I know.
0:36:42 > 0:36:46Other than it's time for it to go and be turned into something else,
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- isn't it?- Yes, I think you're absolutely right.
0:36:48 > 0:36:50- Thank you, Anne. - Time to go.- Time to go.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59What a fabulous turn out we've had here today at Guildford Cathedral.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02Such a memorable day. We've found some wonderful treasures as well.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05We're heading off to the auction room for the very last time
0:37:05 > 0:37:09so it's time for us to say goodbye to this magnificent venue
0:37:09 > 0:37:12and all of these wonderful people who have turned up today.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14Let's put those last valuations to the test
0:37:14 > 0:37:17and here's a quick recap of what we're taking with us.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21Mark was enthusiastic about the Moorcroft bowl
0:37:21 > 0:37:23but will the bidders feel the same?
0:37:24 > 0:37:26Time's definitely up for the gold pocket watch.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31And there's that fascinating snuff shoe.
0:37:35 > 0:37:37Welcome back to the auction room here in Washington.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40Auctioneer Rupert Toovey is on the rostrum
0:37:40 > 0:37:43and ready to sell our next item and the bidders are raring to go.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46Let's hope we see lots of action.
0:37:46 > 0:37:48I had a quick chat with Rupert before the auction started
0:37:48 > 0:37:51and he had some reservations about one of our items.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55Right, the Moorcroft bowl, the dawn landscape.
0:37:55 > 0:37:59It's got some damage. It's a lovely bowl, a generous size as well.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02Beautiful, that English interpretation of the Art Nouveau
0:38:02 > 0:38:03is wonderful and especially in these
0:38:03 > 0:38:05landscape patterns with Moorcroft,
0:38:05 > 0:38:08- don't you think?- And I love that colourway as well.
0:38:08 > 0:38:11- Without the damage, £2,000. - I think you're right.
0:38:11 > 0:38:14But with this restoration on the rim, I'm afraid, you know,
0:38:14 > 0:38:17we might struggle to get £800, you know.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20Is that because there hasn't been a lot of presale interest
0:38:20 > 0:38:21or is it your gut feeling?
0:38:21 > 0:38:25Huge amount of interest but real concerns about this nick on the rim.
0:38:25 > 0:38:28- As soon as they see it, they go... - Yeah.- .."that's put me off."
0:38:28 > 0:38:30Collectors are a fussy breed and I totally agree with them.
0:38:30 > 0:38:34If you want to invest in something, you invest in the best.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38And now it's the moment of truth for the bowl.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41Jane and Mike, it's good to see you again.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45- We've been talking about your large Moorcroft bowl.- Thank you.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47Oh, it's created all sorts of topic of conversation because
0:38:47 > 0:38:50- of that little bit of damage around the rim...- I know, it's a shame.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- ..which has been restored.- Yes.- I think at the valuation day
0:38:53 > 0:38:55Mark probably said to you without the damage,
0:38:55 > 0:38:57you'd be looking at around £2,000.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00- That's why we have a value of around £800 on this.- That's right.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03It's really knocked it down a size or two.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05- Not in my time.- Not in your time it didn't happen, no.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- It's still a lovely piece. - Oh, it's gorgeous, isn't it?
0:39:08 > 0:39:11We're going to find out right now exactly what damage matters
0:39:11 > 0:39:13- to a piece of Moorcroft. - Lovely.- Let's see.
0:39:13 > 0:39:16Large Moorcroft pottery lustre,
0:39:16 > 0:39:20glazed dawn landscape patterns, circular bowl. Circa 1928.
0:39:20 > 0:39:23It's beautifully decorated with a little restored chip.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27But I'm opening the bidding here at £700. At £700, can I see the 720?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29At £700. 720, can I see?
0:39:29 > 0:39:31At £700. Can I see the 720?
0:39:31 > 0:39:34Come on, we need one more hundred.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37At £700. Anything online?
0:39:37 > 0:39:38No, sir.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41No? At £700 then, all done.
0:39:41 > 0:39:45At £700 and we're passing it at 700.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50- It didn't sell, Jane.- Never mind. - That's such a shame.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54- I'm pleased you protected it with a reserve.- Yes, I shan't mind.
0:39:54 > 0:39:57Because I shall be able to...I actually took a photograph of it
0:39:57 > 0:40:01- so I had it if it did sell. Oh, well. - Sorry about that.- Sorry.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04We tried our hardest but, you know, the collectors are fussy,
0:40:04 > 0:40:07- aren't they?- Yes.- So, it seems that the damage to the bowl did put
0:40:07 > 0:40:09the bidders off after all.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11But who knows? It may do better on another day.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15Let's see if Mark has more luck with his next lot.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17Fingers crossed for our next item, it belongs to Anne.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20We're selling a gold keyless wind open face pocket watch
0:40:20 > 0:40:22and this is quality.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24- We've got how much? £150 to £250?- Yes.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26Why are you selling this?
0:40:26 > 0:40:30I have three grandsons, two sons, who do you give it to?
0:40:30 > 0:40:32- Yeah.- And they don't want it.- No. Do you know something?
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- No-one uses them, do they? - Never.- No.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37The older they get, the more they'll want it, that's the problem.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- Too late now.- It's too late. - Grandma's spending the money.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44- Going to spend it on yourself?- I'm going to buy something, yes, I am.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46Well, right, let's put this to the test,
0:40:46 > 0:40:48let's see if we can get the top end.
0:40:48 > 0:40:51A nine carat gold keyless wind, open face gentlemen's pocket watch.
0:40:51 > 0:40:53Opening the bidding here with conflicting bids.
0:40:55 > 0:40:57All the way up to £280.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00- £280!- £280.
0:41:00 > 0:41:01£280.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03All the bidding on the book at £280.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05Is there any more, anywhere?
0:41:05 > 0:41:07At £280.
0:41:08 > 0:41:11Selling then at 280. 280.
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- Good result.- Well done.- Top end of the estimate.- That's marvellous.
0:41:14 > 0:41:15- Fantastic.- That's great.
0:41:15 > 0:41:16Easy, wasn't it?
0:41:18 > 0:41:21So, Anne's going home happy with a bit more than she expected.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24Let's see if our final item can do just as well.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26We've seen them on the show before but not as good as this
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- and as big as this. - No, never.- Wow, wow, wow!
0:41:29 > 0:41:31- I know, it's pretty, isn't it? - Yes.- Lovely.
0:41:31 > 0:41:33This is a piece of social history and I think, you know,
0:41:33 > 0:41:37we should easily double, if not triple what you've put on it.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39- That's what I hope. - That's what I'd like to think.- Yes.
0:41:39 > 0:41:42- I knew you would like this. - Oh, I love it. Absolutely love it.
0:41:42 > 0:41:45- It's fab.- Yes, yes, yes. Great item of treen.- I know.
0:41:45 > 0:41:47And thank you for bringing it in, put a smile on all our faces.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50- Yes.- And I shall smile watching this as well.- I know.- Anyway, good luck!
0:41:50 > 0:41:54- I'm excited. Thank you.- Let's get that top end plus. Here we go.
0:41:54 > 0:41:5719th century mahogany snuff box in the form of a shoe.
0:41:57 > 0:42:00It's inlaid with mother of pearl and has the most wonderful
0:42:00 > 0:42:03presentation inscription inside it, lovely thing.
0:42:03 > 0:42:07And we're opening this lovely thing with conflicting bids at £320.
0:42:07 > 0:42:11- 320, commission bid. - Straight in!- Wow!
0:42:11 > 0:42:14£320. Can I see the 350?
0:42:14 > 0:42:16£320. Is there any advance?
0:42:16 > 0:42:18350, 380, 400.
0:42:18 > 0:42:20420. 450.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23- £420 here.- Well, I'm not surprised.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26£420. Can I see the 450?
0:42:26 > 0:42:29At £420 and fair warning then.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32At £420.
0:42:33 > 0:42:37- Wow!- £420.- You said so.- I did, I told you £400 to £500, didn't I?
0:42:37 > 0:42:41- Yes, you did.- Yeah, I told Catherine that as well back at the cathedral.
0:42:45 > 0:42:48Well, that's it. It's all over for our owners and what a day it's been.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51I hope you've enjoyed the show and do remember
0:42:51 > 0:42:54if you've got any antiques you think would do well in auction,
0:42:54 > 0:42:57we would love to see you at one of our valuation days.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00Details of up and coming dates and venues you can find on our
0:43:00 > 0:43:03BBC website, or check the details in your local press.
0:43:03 > 0:43:06We would love to see you but until then,
0:43:06 > 0:43:07from West Sussex, it's goodbye.