Exeter Flog It!

Today, Flog It comes from the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter.

Sacked by the Romans. Rebuilt by the Saxons.

Then, invaded by the Vikings.

AND this city saw bombing in the Second World War.

It's seen a great deal of history. That's evident in its architecture.

There are clusters of medieval buildings sitting in harmony next to new buildings,

showing off Exeter's resilience.

Here at St George's Hall, the history continues

with this massive queue ready to storm the doors here.

David Barby and Will Axon will be casting their eyes over all the bags and boxes,

hoping to take the best antiques to auction.

I am so pleased that memories of childhood come into the show.

Yes. In particular, this little doll,

which has had much love and attention.

Did it belong to you? It belonged to my elder sister.

It was passed on to me in the 1950s by my mother

because my sister had passed on.

I've been keeping her in a box ever since, due to a lot of travelling around the world.

We're settled now in lovely Devon.

What I find intriguing, and why I say "much loved",

is because we've got the hair tugged at

and there are various limbs which are missing or come away

because of too much cuddling, so it obviously was a well loved doll.

Did you use this as a child?

Not personally, because it really was my sister's.

It was passed on to me in the '50s and I was no longer a child.

Oh, you surprise me! And me! BOTH LAUGH

The beauty is that the porcelain head is in perfect condition,

with the exception of a wig, and you can always get replacements.

It's German, made by a company called Armand Marseille.

There are impressed marks

to say that this particular doll and the number of it

was a registered design.

So nobody could copy this particular doll. The marks are on the back.

What I like, it's such a feature of these quality dolls,

is the fact that the eyes close.

Can you see that? The eyes close.

Although, the actual eyebrows are painted on.

Lovely little cupid bow lips with teeth exposed.

Very pretty little doll.

The main body is composition, like a papier mache.

But the actual limbs are jointed.

You've got these little wooden balls which are the limb joints.

These two sections have come off but they can be restored.

Oh, good. So, you've got a doll which would appeal to collectors.

That's because it's here in its loved but slightly damaged state.

I would say that if we had its complete original state

with the original garments, we'd be talking in terms of ?200 plus.

This is damaged.

I think we've got to think in terms of about 80 to 100 at auction.

That sort of level.

The auctioneer may say "I want a reserve in the region of 70."

Would you be happy at that? Very happy.

No sentiment about saying goodbye? She's been in that box for so long.

No, it'll be all right. Let it go.

I shall be there. We can hold her hand either side.

Ready to see her new mummy and daddy. Why not?

Cherie, hello.

Thank you for bringing these in. It's making me feel rather at home.

I hail from Newmarket, which is the home of horse racing.

My husband was going to be a jockey and he went to Newmarket once.

He shook hands with Gordon Richardson and didn't wash his hand for a month!

This is the racehorse out of the three.

We can tell by the plaque, it's a model of Arkle with Pat Taaffe.

I call it Beswick. Hundreds of people are shouting "It's not BeswICK, it's BesWICK."

Looking at it, beautifully modelled.

These are "connoisseur" models of the racehorse.

Not a lot of people know the amount of work

that went into making these models.

Beswick couldn't just run off a model of a racehorse

without consulting the owner. No.

They would contact the owner

and ask permission to make a model of the horse.

The modellers would meet with the owner and the horse.

There would be sketches taken, photographs, measurements.

They'd go back to the factory.

They would build up these models

in a similar way to how Stubbs painted horses.

They would start with the bone structure, add the muscles and it would be built up in layers,

to create as close a match to the original, physically, as they could.

To the untrained eye, one racehorse looks like another racehorse.

It's amazing how much detail there is in it.

People that know the horse say, "It looks just like him!"

Only when the owner had given their satisfied go-ahead

can the model be produced.

This model came out 1966 and was discontinued in 1980.

That's when I bought it. Is it? In 1980? In Exeter, yeah.

So there aren't going to be any more made.

Moving on to another type of horse, your shire horse.

Yeah. He's known as the shire horse action group.

He's walking with his head bowed to one side, in the matt finish,

rather than the gloss finish.

The third one we've got here is a gloss example.

I haven't been able to find out exactly what model he is.

He's one of several hundred that Beswick made of horses.

Have you any idea what they would fetch? You bought them locally.

I know I paid ?98 for this one.

In 1980. And I think it was about 70 or something for that one.

I can't remember about that.

I would think you should look on a figure of ?200 to ?300 for the three.

Reserve it at that bottom figure of ?200.

I bought them for my husband but they're only standing around now.

Just as well have the money.

I'm only on a pension now and every penny counts. Exactly.

Reserve at 200. A bit of discretion for the auctioneer, but I don't think he'll need it.

Happy? Very happy.

Norma, this is absolutely divine.

It wouldn't be Flog It without Clarice Cliff.

That is gorgeous, but there is a bit of damage.

You know what it is?

A match striker. There's the part for striking the match.

Your matches in there. Cigarettes in there.

Tell me about the damage. It was during the War.

It was in my mother's house.

The man next door came in and said, "It's too dangerous."

Ah... It must evoke some horrible memories.

"It's too dangerous," he said. "We're going out onto the moors."

So my mum went out and if she hadn't, she'd have been killed.

Ah. Anyhow, when she came back, the house was completely gone.

We weren't allowed in till the weekend.

There was a mine that they'd been dropping, and that was unexploded.

When they defused that, we were allowed back.

I climbed over debris to get that. Oh! What a moving story!

You can never part with this. This is priceless, Norma.

This is part of your heritage. You should pass this on to the family.

My daughter said, "Don't sell it, Mum." That's bomb damage.

That is one of the most moving stories I've heard on Flog It.

In perfect condition, it would be worth about ?150.

I think it's worth half a million pounds! You'd never part with this.

I see it written all over your face. Yeah. Thank you for talking to me.

Glyn, are you moving home?

We've moved in the last five years.

The only reason I say that is because I wouldn't sell this vase. Convince me that I ought to.

I don't ever use it. It was my father-in-law's.

If I drop it and break it, I've lost it. That's true.

I don't think this was ever intended to be used as a flower vase.

My mother-in-law did all the time. Did she, really? Yes.

This was made by the Royal Copenhagen porcelain company

in the middle of the 20th century.

1930s, late '30s, going into the '50s.

What I like about it is the sophisticated shape,

the line, based on Chinese.

Also, this delightful crackle glaze effect. See that?

Yes.

Also, this wonderful gilt banding.

This has not been heavily used.

It's not been immersed in water and, thank goodness, it's never been put into a washing-up machine!

The gilt is not rubbed.

Has it always been a precious object that you've put on one side and admired?

I've certainly never used it,

but mother-in-law had it on the sideboard and on the table with flowers in.

I had five boisterous boys! It survived footballs? Absolutely! I think that's quite good.

Nice family background.

Your father-in-law acquired it 40, 50 years ago?

About 40 years ago. He was a master baker.

It was one of the competitions.

It was that or a bottle of gin. He said, "I don't like gin!"

What a wonderful story! I think he made the right choice.

Somebody told him, "You've made the right choice, George!"

My wife's family was involved in baking. He was a baker confectioner.

He used to make, not artificial cream, but butter creams.

I was a confectioner. I worked for my father-in-law. That's how I met my husband.

I met my wife because I went into the shop to buy sausage rolls for my lunch.

Well, this piece - getting back - most people associate with Royal Copenhagen porcelain

delicate floral paintings onto an ivory ground with a blueish tinge.

This is an intentional break away,

to give it this sort of Chinese appeal, which had a great following in that sort of period.

When it comes up for sale, I can see it realising somewhere between ?70 and ?100.

We need to tuck the reserve under. Yes. About 70.

I would put a reserve of ?60. Now, that's a good investment, isn't it?

It certainly is. The gin's long gone.

This increased in value. Would you be happy with that? Absolutely. Yes.

I look forward to seeing you. Perhaps we can reminisce about baking!

With a handful of items, we're off to the auction.

I wonder if the damage to Veronica's doll might hold back a good result.

Glyn's father-in-law chose the Royal Copenhagen vase instead of gin!

It's lasted longer, but will it cut the ice?

A famous name will be the key to selling Margaret's equine figures.

For today's sale, we've come to Bea-a-arne's auction room in Exeter.

Our items are about to go under the hammer. Let's hope the bidders flock in!

All the dealers and buyers are inspecting the goods for sale.

In a saleroom, always check what's lurking in the corner, where others might not find it.

Although this is a general sale, there's bargains to be had.

Take this pair of oils.

If you've got a big Victorian house, you've got a lot of wall space.

Or you've got a guesthouse, a hotel or a restaurant.

Something like this will look great. It's instant decoration, fills that austere space.

OK, they're not masters but this pair is catalogued at ?200 to ?300.

In my opinion, the frames are worth that.

They're gilt gesso. These are oils stretched on canvas.

He's not an officer, so there's not a lot of profit left.

She's not the most beautiful woman, but as a pair, they are signed,

they make great decoration for an old house.

?200 to ?300? You cannot go wrong.

Things are hotting up, so let's hope auctioneer Nick Sainty can keep his cool.

First, a tricky one.

I've just met Veronica. You look so colourful and beautiful!

Thank you. That German doll's about to go under the hammer.

We're looking at ?80, maybe ?100.

It's time to wave goodbye. Yes. Do you live in Exeter? I do.

What do you do for a living? I'm retired, now but I lived in Italy.

Teaching English on the Amalfi coast.

Oh, how lovely! I guess you like the Italian men?

Did you bring one home? No. I married an Englishman.

Italian men are wonderful but wouldn't make very good husbands.

Let's hope we've got some roving eyes after this doll, David.

Will it get that top end? I hope so. There is some damage.

It's lost its hair. The porcelain head's there. The eyes are there.

Time to say goodbye. It's going under the hammer right now.

270, the Armand Marseille doll.

Bidding's with me. ?40 is bid.

Two, will you? It's here at ?40.

With me at 40.

It's on the book here at 40. Are you all done?

GROANING Only a little damage.

It's with me and it's staying, unfortunately.

At ?40.

Veronica, we didn't get a bid. Nobody bidding in the room.

No-one here.

I'll send it to a doll's hospital. That's a good idea.

I'll have her restored. Then what will you do? Have her on a chair in my bedroom.

Veronica, I'm so sorry. That's all right.

Take it to a doll's hospital, then look after her. I will.

We've got some Royal Copenhagen to go under the hammer and it belongs to Glyn.

?70 to ?100. Let's hope we get that top end.

It was your father-in-law's. My father-in-law's vase.

You're decluttering.

It's not me, and I'm going to drop it and break it.

Is it David? Would you like this? It's quite aesthetically pleasing.

I like the strong colours, that orange band and lovely crackle glaze. It's quite nice.

But it really is for a devotee of that type of Copenhagen.

So, not for you? No. That was a polite pass.

Hopefully, it's for somebody in the auction room now.

This is it, Glyn.

Lot 240. The Copenhagen crackleware vase in brick red and grey.

25, 28, 30.

?32. Five anywhere? 35. 38. And 40?

Two. 45? 48.

And 50? Five. And 60? In the corner at ?60.

Unless we see five. In the corner, selling, then.

He's going to sell at 60. ?60.

Blink and you'll miss it!

?60! There's a big smile on your face!

You're not taking it back home! I didn't want to take it home.

I didn't like it, but I didn't want to put the dampeners on. You passed, quite politely.

60 quid. What will you do with it?

Buy something for the home. Well, thank you for coming in.

We're under starter's orders. Three Beswick horses - ?200 to ?300.

They belong to Cherie.

Are you a Devon girl born and bred? I was born in Dartmouth. Lovely.

What did you do for a living? I came to Exeter in 1952 to do nursing training, met my husband nursing.

We've been... We would have been married 50 years next week.

My husband died, unfortunately, two years ago.

These were his horses. I bought them for him.

Now, we're flogging them cos you need the money, really.

When I think what I could do with the money! ?300. A lot of money.

Will, Beswick is a funny market.

We see horses going for ?600, ?700, especially if it's got the Queen on it or a North American Indian.

Next week, we see the odd horse sell for ?150.

You have to know what you're looking for.

There are subtle differences to do with the glaze, who decorated it, the pose of the horse,

whether it's matt or gloss.

I'm fairly confident we'll see a seller.

I've put ?20 on the nose for Arkle to sell well. He's worth ?200.

What's the money going towards? I've got brothers and sisters.

We're hoping to meet up and go to a carol service at the Royal Albert Hall and spend a night in London.

Big family reunion! How lovely.

We need top dollar. Under starter's orders and they're off.

315, this group of three Beswick horses.

Interest here. The bidding's with me at ?200...

Straight in. Sold.

..and 20. 230. 240. 250.

260. 270. 280. 290?

300. And ten?

Bidding with me at 300. Ten, will you?

Ten. 320. And 30?

One more might do it. If not, my commission bidder.

Selling at ?320.

?320! Good. They liked it. And you like that as well.

That was the top end of Will's estimate. Happy? Very much so.

We got rid of them.

I hope that family gathering and the carol service is wonderful.

It'll be nice to see them all again. My brother in Holland, we don't see him very often.

What a venue! The Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy it.

There's something quintessentially English

about croquet on a lovely summer's day

on a very smooth velvety lawn.

This croquet court is at Castle Drogo in the heart of Devon.

Far from being the embodiment of Englishness, it's thought to have been French,

developed around the time of William the Conqueror in 1066,

to construct the battle scenes where William the Conqueror's army

marched through the ranks of Harold's defenders.

Over the next few hundred years, the game grew in popularity.

When James I ascended to the throne of England in 1604,

he brought his croquet equipment from Scotland and his golf clubs.

Roger Bowen? You're chairman of the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club.

You must know about this wonderful game. Tell me about its history.

I think the game is lost in the midst of time.

There are many old references, but the modern game can be traced to 1851, the Great Exhibition.

It was a demonstration game in from Ireland

with the kind of rules that we play these days.

Has the game developed much? Oh, yes. Considerably.

Like most games, because people get so good at it. The rules get modified to make it more difficult.

I've seen ones with a round head. You're using one with a square head.

Yes, the square head is thought of as being slightly more developed.

It also has the wonderful...

Oh, it stands up. When you're having a chat, you can leave it there!

You and I will play a game. One ball each.

I'll be yellow. What are you going to be? I shall be blue.

We've got to what? Get in front of the first hoop with the blue top.

Blue top. First hoop. Blue top.

Find my line.

Bend my knees!

That's not bad at all. Let's see if I can do as well.

I'm going to mark that. Hopefully, it'll slow my ball down!

That's a good effort.

That's the way it could go. That is a good shot!

Cunning old fox!

Yes! Yes!

Ah! It just turned at the last minute! So close, wasn't it?

Look at his face! LAUGHS

I sometimes make the ball rise...

..to go through over the top. Really good.

It's a good job... It's a good job we're not playing for money!

You hustler!

That's perfect.

That's it! Good shot!

Now, the boot's on the other foot cos you're hidden from me.

Ooh! That was good!

Run that and you've won. That's a lovely shot.

I think you let me win, Roger. We've gone through all the hoops.

What's this peg for in the middle?

There's another version, not usually played by people just starting.

Croquet's all about fun, and they like to play and socialise.

And have a few drinks. Exactly right!

There is a championship version.

That's where the pegging out... i.e. come to the end of the game.

Just about to die. That where it comes from!

You've pegged out. That's the end. What's it called? Association croquet.

It's a lovely game. At international level, unbelievably serious.

This is what the club game is? It's basically what the club plays.

We all play golf croquet, like we've been playing. We all play that.

Shall we peg out, so they say? Have a go at hitting that?

Ready? Who's going first? You go first.

Yeah. Nicely done.

Well done, Roger. It's time for Pimm's for you.

I can't join you because I've got to leave the tranquillity of this beautiful croquet lawn

and join our experts back at the hectic valuation.

Jane, thank you for coming today,

and for this particularly stylish piece you've brought along for us.

How did you acquire it? In the shop of my ex father-in-law.

A jeweller in Birmingham, he died in 1983.

In the course of clearing things out we came by a bag of watches.

A few Rolex in there? Unfortunately not!

It's been kicking around in a cupboard at home.

The first thing that strikes me

is this strong bold geometric patterned design.

It immediately evokes visions of Art Deco,

the Modernist movement, inter-War period.

People were looking forward for new materials, new designs.

This has been affected by the fashions of the time.

We've got this little hinged cover.

We reveal a clock or watch face. Again, in style, it's very Deco.

This is not designed to go on the wrist,

but for a lady's purse or gentleman's pocket.

We've had a look at the back. I was hoping we'd see a silver mark.

It's slightly difficult, without totally dismantling the watch,

to see if it is a silver case.

I suspect it may not be. We've had a look at the movement.

It's a standard 15 jewel Swiss movement.

It would have probably been imported and set to the watch here.

Right.

How do you think your ex father-in-law came by it?

Tied to the bundle of watches was this little tag.

That's how he noted everything down.

He's written on there that he took this,

along with other gold, in part exchange for two new watches.

Someone had seen his shop, fancied a new watch, dated 1954.

They came in with a bundle of old watches.

And some gold, and traded it in. He gave them 3 75.

It's social history. By the '50s, Art Deco was passe! Old fashioned!

Yeah. Exactly. A bit old fashioned by that stage.

I don't think it's hugely valuable.

Can we estimate it at ?80 to ?120, reserve it at the bottom figure?

A bit of discretion for the auctioneer. That's fine.

You'd be happy? Absolutely.

Let's hope we get it away for you at the saleroom. 80 to 120.

With an ?80 discretionary reserve.

Barbara, why did you buy these?

Did you like Walt Disney films?

Yes, I was very interested in Walt Disney. I liked it as a child.

What's the first film you saw? Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

These are delightful. I remember Bambi.

I cried because Bambi's mother was shot.

Yeah. Everybody says that, don't they?

You bought Bambi, then followed it with Thumper?

That's my favourite.

He did the ice-skating sequence with Bambi. Yes.

Then you obviously went to see Lady And The Tramp. That's Scamp.

Because they mean so much, why are you selling them?

I don't really know. I'm collecting other things.

What do you collect? Cherished Teddies.

I love Cherished Teddies. They occasionally come on television.

There's a great collecting field for that.

So these are being sacrificed for Cherished Teddies? Sort of.

I wouldn't like to see them damaged.

You know what they are. They're Wade porcelain.

They used to produce little Whimsies and these are the Blow Ups.

Yeah. They call these the Blow Up figures.

They are very desirable because they didn't do too many.

If they go up for auction, I can see them realising...

Let's say 140 to 180. Mm-hm.

If not ?200. You'd be interested in selling at that level?

Yeah. Put a reserve on. What would you like as a reserve?

The lower end, I suppose. ?140? You'd be happy with that?

OK. Ready to buy more Cherished Teddies.

Barbara, thank you very much. I shall look forward to seeing you at the auction.

Olive, thank you for bringing these pieces,

which haven't seen the light of day for some time?

About 20-odd years. Where have they been all that time? Up in the loft!

It's quite interesting, this lacquered box,

early 20th-century lacquered box.

But, on opening it, it's one of those lots we see a lot of,

where we've got a good quantity and mix of costume jewellery.

People at the saleroom like lots like this.

They like to open up the box,

have a good rummage and perhaps come across something that is the prize piece.

We've got your pretty standard Millefiori glass, costume jewellery.

We've got the little cased pearl,

semi-precious stone mounted ring, Victorian.

Then my eye was caught by this interesting smaller piece.

This enamelled brooch.

The Egyptian influence immediately jumped out at me.

Which then leads me to a date of early 20th century,

when the tomb of Tutankhamun was being discovered and documented.

That whole fashion for everything Egyptian exploded.

It's actually a Charles Horner brooch. Oh, right.

He was a jeweller working in Halifax

in the first few years of the 20th century.

Most people think of jewellery, early 20th century, enamels,

they think Liberty, Archibald Knox.

Charles Horner was a firm who were jumping on the bandwagon

of those pieces of the fashion at the time, more affordable pieces.

Then my eye catches this one here.

It's a little malachite mounted silver brooch.

Nice that it's got its pendant, the little heart.

Again, another little gem. It's what people at the saleroom will do.

They'll be noting these pieces and pricing it up accordingly.

They'll think, a little Victorian horseshoe brooch, ?10 or ?20.

I suppose the Charles Horner, you're looking at ?40 to ?60.

The little malachite pendant brooch, ?20, ?30, maybe ?40 for that.

But it all adds up.

We've got these two bangles as well.

The gold bangle in itself, just scrap value, is worth ?30, ?40.

I think, estimate-wise, in the region of ?100 to ?150 for the lot. Right.

I'm hoping we'd aim toward the top estimate. Certainly, with this brooch, which is fashionable.

It may seem to you as it's rather a large lot to put in the sale.

In my experience, it's worth maximising the value of one lot,

rather than a few lesser value lots.

Once you start talking percentages commission-wise,

it makes more economical sense to take one hit on a commission.

In my experience, leaving these gems in the box isn't going to detract from their value.

If anything, it'll create a little bit of anticipation

that someone thinks no-one else has spotted that!

Oh, smashing.

So, here's another good mix to take to the auction.

Will was cautious with the auctioneer's favourite, ?80 to ?120, for Jane's watch.

Barbara's Wade figures made David remember childhood tears for Bambi.

They have to make room for something else.

Olive's box of jewellery excited Will. A lucky dip for anyone who knows their stuff.

Nick, this is Olive's collection of jewellery. There's a lot of lot!

If it goes with estimate, and the estimate on it is ?100 to ?150.

A good buy, if you get it for that. I think you're right.

It's a fait accompli now,

but I suspect if you separated out the Charles Horner brooch,

it would make ?150, I'm sure.

That's a name to look for. Quality. Yeah. He's got a good following.

Yeah, he IS quality.

He invented this jewellery and found a means of mass producing it.

Everybody wants this stuff. Gold bangle. Free gold bangle!

Free costume jewellery!

The name's gonna sell that cos brooches aren't fashionable. No.

But Art Nouveau silver and enamel is. It is, isn't it?

Put your neck on the block. What? ?300 for the lot on a good day?

On a good day, yeah. It's got to exceed two, getting towards three if the runes are with us!

I cannot wait to see the big smile on Olive's face as that hammer goes down. Thank you.

Time is ticking away for Jane's Art Deco watch. We've got a valuation of ?80 to ?120.

Why are you flogging this? It was part of your father's inheritance...

My ex husband's father was a jeweller. We had this lying around.

We thought we'd give the money to the kids.

Let's hope we get the top end of that estimate, if not a bit more.

80 to 120, Will. Here's our expert.

I think at 80 to 120, it should be. Good Deco style, clean lines.

It's what people want. A little purse watch, shall we say?

I think it'll go at 80 to 120. We've had some watches already. They went.

Hopefully, there'll be someone looking for a Deco timepiece.

It's just about to go under the hammer.

Lot 45, the Art Deco period rectangular watch.

Interest here. 40, 42, 45, ?48 is bid. 50, will you?

50. Five...

Come on. ..60. Five. 70...

We're climbing now. ..80. The book is out. Five, will you?

Are you all done? On the showcase, selling at ?80.

Just did it, Jane. Right on it. ?80.

That's OK, isn't it? OK.

Three kids. What are their names? Lucy, Sam and Michael. Well, good luck.

Just did it, Will. We said it was worth ?80. It sold for ?80.

Any more is a bonus. It made what it was worth. 80, 120.

Three Wade Blow Up figures. They belong to Barbara, big Walt Disney fan.

Yes. Lots of memories.

140 to 180 for the Blow Up figures. Is that an inflated price?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. There's a great interest in Walt Disney always.

Good company, Wade. We should do well.

What was your favourite Walt Disney movie? Snow White. That's a lot of people's. What did you like?

Um... Bambi. Always made me cry.

Aw! Let's hope there's no tears and we get top end of the valuation. This is it.

The Wade Disney Blow Ups. Bambi, Scamp and Thumper. Interest here.

120 is bid. 30, will you? Come on! 30, will you?

It's with me at 120. And 30 seated. That's the book out.

Seated at ?130. 40, will you? Are there any more? One more.

At ?130.

I think he used a bit of discretion. ?10. Just!

You don't look that happy.

All those memories. You've still got them. You'll probably go to the movies. What will you do?

Don't know yet. Your daughter's here and your grandson.

He's going to get a big treat? Probably. Grans are the best.

I've been waiting for this, Olive's jewellery.

Remember that one little brooch, the Charles Horner? We'll find out if our auctioneer is bang on the money.

Ooh! Look at young Will. He looks so worried.

Olive, it's a great collection. There's one little brooch in there, which I know Will spotted.

Charles Horner. We got a valuation of ?100 to ?150.

Our auctioneer thinks that brooch alone is worth that. I'd agree.

What would you put that towards?

I've just had a kitchen fitted. It would go towards that.

Or I'm going away for a weekend with my grandchildren. Where?

We're only going down to Cornwall.

Great part of the world! Fly the flag for Kernow!

Don't ask me where cos I don't know. It's all lovely.

It's beautiful. Well, good luck. Thank you.

It's time to light the room up. This could be the jewel in our crown.

We move on to a mixed group,

including a Charles Horner silver scarab brooch.

A number of commission bids. That's good.

180, 190, 200.

And ten. Commission bid of ?210.

210! 220. 230. 240. 250...

They like it. ..260. 270. 280. 290.

320. 340. 360. The book is out.

It's in the doorway at ?360. Are we all done?

The book is out. Olive, this is great. Selling, then, at ?360.

That's it. Sold at ?360. Brilliant. Thank you very much!

I never expected anything like that. Thank our auctioneer.

It just goes to show what treasures you had in that little box.

You didn't know it was in there. Not till you spotted it. Brilliant.

I see a nice weekend in Cornwall. Spend it on the weekend, not the kitchen!

I'm going with my daughter's twins.

Thank you for coming in. This is your first auction? Yes.

You'll be looking up in that loft! I will be!

As you can see, the auction is still going on, but it's all over for our owners.

We've had some highs and lows, but what a fantastic day in Exeter.

Join me next time on Flog It, when we put lots more theories to the test. Cheerio.

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