0:00:02 > 0:00:03This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is -
0:00:03 > 0:00:06the show that pitches TV's best-loved antiques experts
0:00:06 > 0:00:11against each other in an all-out battle for profit...
0:00:11 > 0:00:12Yee-haw!
0:00:12 > 0:00:15..and gives you the insider's view of the trade!
0:00:17 > 0:00:19Who's there?
0:00:19 > 0:00:22Each week, one pair of duelling dealers will face a different
0:00:22 > 0:00:24daily challenge...
0:00:24 > 0:00:27The Axeman! Grr!
0:00:27 > 0:00:29..putting their reputations on the line...
0:00:29 > 0:00:30Ready for the ball.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35..and giving you their top tips and savvy secrets
0:00:35 > 0:00:39on how to make the most money from buying and selling.
0:00:39 > 0:00:40Get in there!
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Today's epic struggle is an auction extravaganza
0:00:47 > 0:00:49between ceramics specialist, Eric Knowles,
0:00:49 > 0:00:52and fine art authority, Will Axon.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Coming up, Will's playing dirty.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58I'm going to make him pay for this one. Watch.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03He's a cheeky monkey, that lad.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Eric makes an extraordinary discovery.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Ah, amazing!- So what's in here, then? - Yes, exactly.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16And Will triumphantly invades Eric's territory.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Come on, Knocker. You're meant to be the ceramics king.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21There's a new king on the block!
0:01:22 > 0:01:26This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
0:01:39 > 0:01:41Welcome one, welcome all.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Prepare yourselves for a winner-takes-all
0:01:44 > 0:01:46battle of the bidding at a no-holds-barred,
0:01:46 > 0:01:48action-packed auction.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50Fair warning. Selling.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53We've got two antiques adventurers whose laser-like sights
0:01:53 > 0:01:56can spot a bargain at 100 paces.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59And in today's colossal collectable chaos,
0:01:59 > 0:02:02who'll leave with the treasure and who'll be left with the tat?
0:02:02 > 0:02:04Let's meet the boys.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07First up, the pride of the north, the boss of the bidding,
0:02:07 > 0:02:10the commander-in-chief of all things ceramic.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13It's the Prince of Porcelain himself, Eric "Knocker" Knowles.
0:02:15 > 0:02:16Trust me, I'm here to buy.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20His rival is a man on a mission, an antiques aficionado.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23He'll take on all comers to challenge the throne.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Swinging in from Suffolk, full of eastern promise,
0:02:26 > 0:02:28it's Will "The Axeman" Axon.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34Respect where respect is due, but I still want to beat him.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39Today's prize purchasing fight takes place at Gildings Auctioneers
0:02:39 > 0:02:42in Market Harborough in Leicestershire.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Our competitive combatants arrive with a spring in their step
0:02:45 > 0:02:48and £1,000 of their own money to spend.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51Their ultimate aim is simple - make as much money as possible
0:02:51 > 0:02:53to donate for their chosen charities.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58So, Eric Knowles and Will Axon, best foot forward,
0:02:58 > 0:03:01throw caution to the wind and relish the risk.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03It's time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- So, how are you?- Good. Anticipating sale day?- Yes.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09I mean, let's face it, we are both on home turf.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11We are both auctioneers, so...
0:03:11 > 0:03:14But are we game keepers turned poachers now?
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- I'm not quite sure.- Or are we poachers turned gamekeepers?
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Well, it doesn't matter. We're in Market Harborough.- Good-looking sale.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- Good mix of items. Something for everyone.- You checked it online?
0:03:24 > 0:03:27I did have a look online. I marked one or two lots. What about you?
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Well, I'm more of a I want to go and see it and touch it
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- and feel it, handle it type.- And what about the antiques?- Well, they...
0:03:34 > 0:03:37On top of that, we've got £1,000, but bearing in mind that we've got
0:03:37 > 0:03:41the buys premium, it gives us about £800 and a bit.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- That's enough money, isn't it? - I think so, too.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Let's see how much we've got left at the end of it.- OK.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- Good luck, sir.- And you too.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Mm, no talk of tactics. They're keeping their powder dry.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54But remember, our saleroom superheroes
0:03:54 > 0:03:57aren't just bidding against each other today. Oh, no!
0:03:57 > 0:03:58If only it were that simple.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00They'll be fending off the rest of the room
0:04:00 > 0:04:04and there's plenty of bidders standing by online.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08But before the money starts flying, our boys want to look at the lots.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10You've got to really sort of concentrate
0:04:10 > 0:04:13because if there's something good in this auction,
0:04:13 > 0:04:16you don't want to be the one that misses it.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Yes, Eric's focused, but is it enough?
0:04:18 > 0:04:21Will thinks it's all about preparation.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24My plan of attack is - concentrate on the items that I marked,
0:04:24 > 0:04:28that I got that gut instinct feeling for when I saw them online,
0:04:28 > 0:04:31and, you know, if the price is right, I might stick my hand up.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33Well, that's the general idea, William.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36As Eric continues to have a good old feel of what's on offer,
0:04:36 > 0:04:40Will makes a beeline for something he saw online.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43They jumped out at me because cuff links are a commercial item.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45They are easily saleable.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49These are particularly nice quality, 18 carat gold and platinum.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52If you had to buy this from a top retailer or a jeweller,
0:04:52 > 0:04:54they are easily into three figures.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56Some of them might even try and charge you four.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Mm, sounds like The Axeman did a lot of research
0:04:59 > 0:05:01before he set foot in the saleroom.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03He's determined to give good old Knocker a run for his money.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05And look where Will is now -
0:05:05 > 0:05:09brazenly treading on Eric's territory. Gasp!
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Everything laid before me is breakable.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Eric would be in heaven.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17I think I'm going to give it a wide berth.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20Actually, Eric's already in paradise.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23He thinks he's found something rather special.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28This is described as a Chinese carved jade group of two cubs.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32The estimate is £60-100,
0:05:32 > 0:05:36but I don't think all the money I've got today is going to buy that.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39To me, it looks as though it's definitely 18th-century.
0:05:39 > 0:05:44This one is ticking all the boxes, so we'll just watch, wait, and see.
0:05:44 > 0:05:45Oh, Knocker's in the know.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48Has he found an all-important sleeper -
0:05:48 > 0:05:51something that may have been undervalued in the catalogue?
0:05:51 > 0:05:53But Eric's not the only one with an eagle eye.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Will's also got something to show us...
0:05:55 > 0:05:57(and he's whispering for a reason.)
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- HE WHISPERS:- Well, when I was browsing the online catalogue,
0:06:01 > 0:06:03one item really jumped out at me.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06It's a little mother-of-pearl casket.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10Now, catalogued as 19th century, possibly Continental.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15Between you and me, it's 17th century and it's Gujarati Indian.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20My prediction - two, three, four, £5,000?
0:06:20 > 0:06:21I haven't got the budget.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23Estimate - £20-30.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27So, this could get very exciting.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30Will both our boys buy something that will make them a mint?
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Let's hope that no-one else heard them talking.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36His fine find has certainly put Eric in a playful mood.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40It's remarkable, isn't it, how ladies in the 1930s
0:06:40 > 0:06:42had such a great sense of balance.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45You only ever see them standing on one leg.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46Well, if you say so.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50Our pair of purchasers have perused the pieces and now the room
0:06:50 > 0:06:54has filled up, the auctioneer's on the rostrum, and the gavel is go.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56The ceramic section is first
0:06:56 > 0:06:58so prepare to see some arm action from Eric.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02But, hold on, what's this? Will looks ready to dive in.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04Now, I've got lot 37 coming up.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06I know it's not very fashionable but I love blue and white.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09One minute he says he's giving the breakables a wide berth,
0:07:09 > 0:07:11the next he loves blue and white.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15With me at £38. At 38, 42.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- 42, 45, 48.- Hm, someone else.
0:07:17 > 0:07:2155. 65. £65.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- 75. One more?- 78, sir.
0:07:25 > 0:07:30£78, at 78. All done and selling... to 901. Thank you.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32I was a little bit cheeky there to be honest.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36He was looking for another fiver, I called out my £3 bid.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39It's a public auction so any bid that you make has to be accepted.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41So Will is off the mark.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46He's stepped into the kingdom of crockery. Hm...
0:07:46 > 0:07:47Yes, he has.
0:07:47 > 0:07:48Add in the fees
0:07:48 > 0:07:52and the Staffordshire printware bowl and plate costs him £92.04.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56I don't think I've ever seen a bowl this shape before
0:07:56 > 0:07:58with this nice shaped rim.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01If I turn it over, we've got some nice wear around the foot there
0:08:01 > 0:08:04which makes me know that it's mid-19th century,
0:08:04 > 0:08:06that sort of period.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10And also to boot... I get a little platter.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12I'm hoping maybe to sell the bowl for...
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Well, it'll have to be £100 plus, won't it?
0:08:15 > 0:08:19And in the platter, if I can get £20, £30 for that, it's pure profit.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22With Will treading very firmly on Eric's toes,
0:08:22 > 0:08:23the master is getting anxious.
0:08:23 > 0:08:2520, thank you. 20.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28I just need to get off the mark because...
0:08:28 > 0:08:33The Axeman hath cometh, and The Axeman hath biddeth,
0:08:33 > 0:08:35and The Axeman hath winneth.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39Brace yourself, Eric. He's getting ready to biddeth again.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41There's more Staffordshire.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43Three little moulded pickle dishes coming up.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48Again, printed in blue and white, formed as leaves.
0:08:48 > 0:08:5238, 40. 42, take my absentee bidder out at 42.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54All done? Selling at 42.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56901, thank you.
0:08:56 > 0:08:57And he winneth again!
0:08:57 > 0:09:00It's a blue and white double whammith.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Three pickle dishes, including a pair,
0:09:02 > 0:09:05for £49.56 including commission.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09I don't want to be unkind, but pickle dishes are so boring.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11I just wonder where the market is.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15But Will's very confident. He goes to admire them again.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Look at that. You've got the texture of the leaf,
0:09:18 > 0:09:19the veins, the tendrils.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22And then on this side, they've been transferred,
0:09:22 > 0:09:24decorated with these chinoiserie scenes.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27I also love on them these little handles here.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30Little flat handles with a pierced hole there.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33I've not really seen that on this sort of model.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36And also, I got a third one here at the back which if I can make
0:09:36 > 0:09:40a good price on these, that one again is going to be pure profit.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43And that leaves Eric in a bit of a pickle.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45Will's performed a landgrab on the ceramics
0:09:45 > 0:09:47and Eric's left with nothing.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49But the call of the china is strong.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52Eric tries for a Staffordshire tea set.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56Five, 70, five, 80. £80...
0:09:56 > 0:09:57But it's not to be.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Then, a collection of pottery jelly moulds...
0:10:00 > 0:10:0328, 30. 32, 35.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05..but he has a wobble when the price goes too high.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09Then it's yet more Staffordshire - a dessert basket.
0:10:09 > 0:10:1365, 70. Against the online bidder now at 80.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15It's just not worth it.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16And although he loses out,
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Knocker won't be knocked off his porcelain podium.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24I'm going to have a go on some very smart Wedgwood bone china
0:10:24 > 0:10:26coffee cups and saucers.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28Start the bidding at just £10, please. At 10?
0:10:28 > 0:10:32At £10, £10 bid straight in, thank you, at 12.
0:10:32 > 0:10:3715. 18. 20. 22. Five.
0:10:37 > 0:10:3928, 30.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42All done? Quite sure, finished. And sold.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45Ah! He's finally in the game.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48Add in the premium, Eric pays £35.40.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54It is so stylish! And what's more, it is in such lovely condition.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58Date wise, I would've thought probably late 1930s.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03The gilding is all there. It just shouts quality.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06Yes, Eric's soon into the swing of things. Just ten lots later
0:11:06 > 0:11:10and he's bidding on some royal commemorative plaques.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14Coming in on the aisles? 20. £25, aisle bid at 30. 35.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18Taking it away, £35 here...
0:11:18 > 0:11:23Put your hammer down, lad. Put your hammer down.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25GAVEL BANGS No, it don't expect any favours,
0:11:25 > 0:11:27but I used to work with that chap.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Nope, there's no friends in this business, Eric.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Nonetheless, the plaques are his
0:11:32 > 0:11:34for £41.30 including commission.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39Well, if you're going to go out and buy yourself some royal memorabilia,
0:11:39 > 0:11:44then you can't do much better than that made by Royal Doulton.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48Here's a pair of panels featuring Edward VII and Alexandra,
0:11:48 > 0:11:52so we know they date to 1902 because it tells us.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55I paid the sort of money today that I would've paid,
0:11:55 > 0:11:58believe it or not, over 20 years ago.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02The market is not as bouncy, but I can't resist a bargain.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06Well, he may not get another if The Axeman has anything to do with it.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09I want to keep an eye on him.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11I don't want him buying anything too cheap,
0:12:11 > 0:12:13because if I think he is, I might bid against him.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18That wasn't a bid!
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Yep, lesson one of the saleroom - never wave at the auctioneer. Hm.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26Well, the next item is described as an arts and crafts
0:12:26 > 0:12:31wrought iron and brass three light candelabra. £30 to 50...
0:12:31 > 0:12:34If it's towards the bottom end, I'm interested.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I'm going to make him pay for this one. Watch.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39£20 to start. £20 to start bidding.
0:12:39 > 0:12:4322. 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 38.
0:12:43 > 0:12:4840, 42, 45, 48, 50, 55.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- Ooh, I might get stuck with this! - £60 from you?- No, sir, I'm out.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54£60, lady's bid now at £60.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57He's a cheeky monkey, that lad.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59I took him well to his limit.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02Almost got stuck with it, but luckily someone behind me
0:13:02 > 0:13:05got me out of the muddle there.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09They do say that emulation is the sincerest form of flattery.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12But we all know that that is a total fib.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16Will may have his little games but Eric's an old hand
0:13:16 > 0:13:18and remains undeterred.
0:13:18 > 0:13:19Just a few lots on,
0:13:19 > 0:13:22and he's interested in a mahogany tea caddy and coaster.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26110. 120. All done?
0:13:27 > 0:13:28GAVEL BANGS
0:13:28 > 0:13:31That becomes his first big ticket item of the day.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34£141.60 with fees.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Well, this little Georgian tea caddy caught my eye simply because
0:13:40 > 0:13:42it was just so nicely made.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45But to be frank with you, as much as I like that,
0:13:45 > 0:13:49this was the object in the same lot that caught my attention.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52You've got what to all intents and purposes is a clamp.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55You can either clamp it onto a chair leg,
0:13:55 > 0:14:01or if necessary, you can actually clamp it on to the edge of a table.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05Date wise, around about 1820.
0:14:05 > 0:14:06I've never seen one before.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09It could well be worth more than the tea caddy.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Hm, not often Eric finds something he's never seen before.
0:14:12 > 0:14:13Sounds promising.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15Our boys are running away with themselves now
0:14:15 > 0:14:17so let's pause to look at the figures.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Our two titans of the trade each arrived
0:14:21 > 0:14:23with £1,000 of their own money.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Eric 'Knocker' Knowles had a slow start but he's now bought three
0:14:27 > 0:14:31items and spent £218.30 - that leaves £781.70 to spend.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38Will 'The Axeman' Axon raced ahead but is now on a go-slow.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40His two lots have cost £141.60 -
0:14:40 > 0:14:45meaning he has a whopping £858.40 in his kitty.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49So, Will may have some catching up to do
0:14:49 > 0:14:51but he's not in the least bit fazed.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53He's biding his time.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57However, he has spotted a collection of children's play packaging.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00It's almost got that pop art appeal to me. Real graphic effect.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03I don't think it's going to be worth a huge amount of money.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05But I might just see what it makes.
0:15:05 > 0:15:0920. Two. 25. 28. 30. Two.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12£32 standing in front. At 32.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14Watching you all carefully. 32.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- BANGS GAVEL - 901.
0:15:16 > 0:15:17Bought it.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21Yes, add in the fees, it's £37.76.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25Illustrated was this rather fine box of washing powder.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28As well as the other more graphic bits of packaging.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31As far as date goes, I would have thought, what...
0:15:31 > 0:15:34'70s. Maybe '50s to '70s. Maybe even '40s.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36I'm going to have to do a bit of research.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37There was just something about them.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40So I took a punt and stuck my hand in the air.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42Other brands of washing powder are available,
0:15:42 > 0:15:44only in slightly larger boxes.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47So, they're neck and neck - three purchases each.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50And Eric's primed for the next lot he's marked up.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53(But he doesn't want anyone to hear.)
0:15:53 > 0:15:56(This is nice. I've got a writing slope coming up next.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00(That's quite nice. I think it's going to go for a lot.)
0:16:00 > 0:16:03Bid at 120. 130. 140.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06150. 160. 170. 180.
0:16:06 > 0:16:07190. 200.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- And 10. - BANGS GAVEL
0:16:09 > 0:16:11I think that's good money for this.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17Include the fees and the price rises to £247.80 -
0:16:17 > 0:16:20a quarter of Eric's budget.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23What we've got is the early to mid-19th century
0:16:23 > 0:16:27equivalent of a laptop. This just shone in the auction.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Primarily because this brass inlay, which is
0:16:30 > 0:16:32often referred to as boulework.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36Hopefully it's an object that's going to sell itself.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Well it might need some help, Eric.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42Next up are those cuff links The Axeman fancied.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46Bidding starts here at 140 with me. 150. 160.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48170 there. 180.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50190.
0:16:50 > 0:16:51Online bidder.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55200. There we go at 200. And 10. 220.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57230. I will sell at 230.
0:16:57 > 0:16:58BANGS GAVEL
0:16:58 > 0:17:00He's got what he wanted.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03The 18 carat gold and platinum cuff links cost him
0:17:03 > 0:17:05£271.40 with fees.
0:17:05 > 0:17:10And in one little lot, Will more than doubles his total spend.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12Eric also spends big on his next item.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15He buys a small collection of costume jewellery,
0:17:15 > 0:17:18which includes a Trifari brooch that he likes.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21He pays £153.40 with commission.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24The bidding war is hotting up - but it could reach boiling point
0:17:24 > 0:17:27as our experts' sleepers go under the hammer.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31Eric's Chinese carved jade group is first.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Bidding opens here at 500. 800.
0:17:34 > 0:17:361,000.
0:17:37 > 0:17:381,500.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40I think Eric is out. 2,000.
0:17:40 > 0:17:422,500 I'm bid.
0:17:42 > 0:17:453,000. 3,600.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Don't raise your hand.
0:17:47 > 0:17:48Away at 3,600.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50BANGS GAVEL
0:17:50 > 0:17:53Well spotted. But let's see what the casket makes.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56I predict it's going to make more than that.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58And a few minutes later...
0:17:58 > 0:18:00Look at that. The internet start us at £650.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04650, 700. I'm out. 750...
0:18:04 > 0:18:071,000. 2,000.
0:18:07 > 0:18:082,500. 2,800.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10This is the internet against the room.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Phones haven't even started bidding yet.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15I predicted five, it's going to make more.
0:18:15 > 0:18:165,000.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20500. I'm at £5,500.
0:18:20 > 0:18:21BANGS GAVEL
0:18:21 > 0:18:24Great work. Well done. Brilliant.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26I'm really glad that made all the money, cos it was worth it.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28Lovely thing.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32And that just goes to show our boys really know their stuff.
0:18:32 > 0:18:33As if you were in any doubt.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36With the budget busters out of the way,
0:18:36 > 0:18:38Will can concentrate on the more realistic prospects.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41He makes a quick bid on a Victorian brass-mounted folio stand
0:18:41 > 0:18:44and pays £177 with fees.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50I saw that there was a stamp on the brass work here.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53Had a closer look and it's Bunyard Patent, London.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55Then if I pull this down,
0:18:55 > 0:18:59you'll see that the actual stands become the legs.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03And here, a gentleman, you would be through your folio, your prints.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07Hopefully the person that I can find for it will appreciate
0:19:07 > 0:19:08it like I do.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12And with that, Will calls it a day. Eric wants more though.
0:19:12 > 0:19:13Throughout the auction,
0:19:13 > 0:19:16he's been standing next to a twin pedestal sideboard.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19And when it comes up, he has a punt.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23Bid at 75. 80. 90.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25100. 110.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28120. It's a lot of furniture for the money, isn't it? But there we go.
0:19:28 > 0:19:29120.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32130. Thank you. 130. 140.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36At 140. Fair warning. I'm selling to the room at 140.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37BANGS GAVEL
0:19:37 > 0:19:42He's got it. Add in the fees and Eric pays £165.20.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45Good luck getting it home!
0:19:45 > 0:19:50Just bought myself a William IV sideboard. It's lovely mahogany.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52It's just not in fashion.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56But I bought it with a mind to finding the right person,
0:19:56 > 0:19:57with the right house.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00Well, you could sound a bit more enthusiastic, Knocker.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03Someone will love it. So, that's it.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Our experts have gesticulated with gladiatorial grandeur,
0:20:06 > 0:20:09waved their paddles with pride and bravely
0:20:09 > 0:20:13bid for their bargains. So how do the figures stack up?
0:20:13 > 0:20:15Both our experts arrived at the auction
0:20:15 > 0:20:17with £1,000 of their own money.
0:20:17 > 0:20:23Eric Knowles ended up with six lots at a total cost of £784.70.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27Will Axon bought fewer items and spent less.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Five lots for £627.76.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33So what do they make of each other's efforts?
0:20:33 > 0:20:37This is the bit we could never predict.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40It looks like we've actually swapped roles here.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42I think I've got more breakables than you have.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45You've gone down the wood route. Talk me through your lots.
0:20:45 > 0:20:51I love this writing slope. Just give you a bit of a lift in there. Look.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54Oh lovely! A little inkwell there.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- It's all original.- A bit of bling, Eric. A bit of bling.
0:20:59 > 0:21:04- Just keep still.- Go on, then. It takes a man to wear a brooch.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09It does. But that's me. Dolls house materials. Surely.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13How can you not fall in love with a little mini Coleman's mustard?
0:21:13 > 0:21:17Well, I can. But, you know, everybody to their own.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- What's this thing at the front? - This is my buy of the day.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23The Bunyard Patent folio stand.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- I've seen similar make high three figures.- Oooh!
0:21:26 > 0:21:28This is fighting talk, isn't it?
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- Listen, try and get them home without breaking them.- OK.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34Go and try and make a profit. Good to see you.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36You've been working out, haven't you?
0:21:40 > 0:21:42Well, that's the easy bit done and dusted.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46Now, it's time to pop on the old thinking caps as our worthy
0:21:46 > 0:21:48warriors change up a gear.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52All those auction purchases must be turned into stellar sales.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54Our experts must scour the country
0:21:54 > 0:21:58and delve into their little black books to find the very best buyers.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02Their aim - pounce on every pound and eke out every last penny to
0:22:02 > 0:22:06make mighty profits for their chosen charities.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10At Knocker HQ in Buckinghamshire, Eric's analysing his arsenal.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16In all fairness, it's more of a lottery. I've done my bit for Queen
0:22:16 > 0:22:21and King and country by buying the Doulton plaques down there,
0:22:21 > 0:22:23of Edward and Alexandra.
0:22:23 > 0:22:31If you ever wanted to take coffee from an elegant china coffee pot,
0:22:31 > 0:22:34look no further than my Wedgwood example.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36I've got some costume jewellery.
0:22:36 > 0:22:41The real star is this wonderful brooch by Trifari.
0:22:41 > 0:22:47They are resting on this lovely brass-inlaid very early Victorian
0:22:47 > 0:22:49writing slope.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52I also ended up with a Georgian tea caddy.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56But my main interest was in this object.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01It's either a waiter or it could be a candle stand.
0:23:01 > 0:23:07Last but not least, my William IV pedestal sideboard.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10Where is the rest of it, you say. It's in my garage at the moment.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12It's so big!
0:23:12 > 0:23:15From my point of view, I've got to make what, to all intents and
0:23:15 > 0:23:21purposes, is a lottery into something that equates with a handsome profit.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23Easier said than done.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25Yes, he's not wrong there.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29At The Axeman's lair near Newmarket, Will's out of his comfort zone.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Looking at my items, I'm slightly concerned that I may have done
0:23:32 > 0:23:35an Eric Knowles here and bought too many breakables.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37What really drew me to this first lot of blue and white...
0:23:37 > 0:23:40A - two items in the lot. Always good.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43And the condition of it is perfect. Then the pickle dishes.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46What I thought was unusual was the fact that we had a pair.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49And another one as well thrown in to the deal.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51Then I've got some cuff links at the front here.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55I just thought we were nice quality. 18 carat gold and platinum.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58And then the packaging. It just really caught my eye.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01At the end of the day, that's what it was designed to do.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05And my favourite lot of them all is my folio stand.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07It does need a bit of work.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11I don't think Eric founded the auction particularly easy either.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14So hopefully we are going to find ourselves both in the same
0:24:14 > 0:24:16boat with this one.
0:24:16 > 0:24:21Actually, I say boat, maybe we'll find ourselves in the same punt.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23Well, whatever it is, let's hope it doesn't sink.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27So, time to ensure those lots bring in lots of cold hard cash.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30Remember, until they've shaken on it
0:24:30 > 0:24:33and the money has changed hands, no deal is truly sealed.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35Eric throws himself into the ring first -
0:24:35 > 0:24:38and he's starting with his most expensive item.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40A bold move!
0:24:40 > 0:24:44His George IV writing box owes him the best part of £248.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47He's in Northampton to meet Mark Goodger,
0:24:47 > 0:24:49who's a dealer specialising in antique boxes.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52So, can Knocker polish off an early profit?
0:24:53 > 0:24:58I've brought along my treasure, which I'm hoping might be your treasure.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01That's a very nice box actually. Period-wise - 1820s to 1830s.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03Lovely bit of brass work, isn't it?
0:25:03 > 0:25:07Missing its escutcheon. Obviously it needs a bit of work.
0:25:07 > 0:25:12- It's not been touched for 150 to 200 years.- No-frills.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15- So no secret compartments? - I faffed around with it.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17Fiddling here, fiddling there.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20Thinking that there must be something under there.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22There is a secret compartment, yes.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24Ah!
0:25:24 > 0:25:27What did you press? What did you press?!
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- That's a secret, Eric. - Oh! How amazing!
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- What's in here then?- Yes, exactly!
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- Unfortunately...- Fresh air.- Yes.
0:25:37 > 0:25:38I'm feeling very dim.
0:25:38 > 0:25:40THEY LAUGH
0:25:40 > 0:25:44I was hoping for somewhere around about £350.
0:25:44 > 0:25:49I'd look at around about £250. How does that sound?
0:25:49 > 0:25:53If I could meet you halfway, I'm still in the game.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56- I think we could that, Eric. - Could we?- 300. Yes.- All right.
0:25:56 > 0:25:57Great. Good stuff.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00Yes, Eric's very much in the game.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04The box reveals its hidden secrets - a profit of 52.20.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08I think it all hinged on that secret compartment.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10Trust me, you got it live.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12I tried to find it but he knew where.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15That being said, I'm hoping if you're watching, Will,
0:26:15 > 0:26:18I've still got a few tricks up my own sleeve.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21Well, let's hope so, Eric, because Will has been
0:26:21 > 0:26:26researching his miniature packaging and is about to go all hi tech.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28Get him!
0:26:28 > 0:26:30I discovered that most of it was made by Kiddicraft.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33And that got me in touch with Chas Sumter.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37He runs a website which is dedicated to Hilary Page, his life
0:26:37 > 0:26:40and works, the founder of Kiddicraft.
0:26:40 > 0:26:42He's down in the south of France
0:26:42 > 0:26:45so I'm at home waiting to have an internet chat with him, to see
0:26:45 > 0:26:49if he doesn't want to add to his extensive archive.
0:26:49 > 0:26:50How very modern!
0:26:50 > 0:26:54The play packaging is made up of 23 individual pieces.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57Altogether, they stand him at nearly £38.
0:26:57 > 0:27:00I did send you images of my packaging.
0:27:00 > 0:27:04What was the reasoning behind producing that?
0:27:04 > 0:27:08The idea behind the miniature packaging was to give children
0:27:08 > 0:27:14a world of their own, where they could replicate shopping.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17Originally all the products would have been packed with little,
0:27:17 > 0:27:20tiny sweets inside.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Or sugar syrup.
0:27:22 > 0:27:23I doubt it's still edible.
0:27:23 > 0:27:24WILL LAUGHS
0:27:24 > 0:27:25Yes.
0:27:25 > 0:27:30I've got around 20 or so. What sort of money are they worth each?
0:27:30 > 0:27:36A fair price would probably be say £5 apiece.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38- So if you have 23...- Yes?
0:27:38 > 0:27:43- I would be prepared to give you £115.- Really?
0:27:43 > 0:27:47You are the man who knows what these are worth. Thank you again.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51- It's been fascinating talking to you.- Thank you, Will.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53I shall look forward to seeing them in the flesh.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56Will pays £3.20 to post the packaging
0:27:56 > 0:27:58to Chas's British-based family -
0:27:58 > 0:28:01and once that's taken into account, he's left with an excellent
0:28:01 > 0:28:06starting profit of £74.04 - and he's delighted!
0:28:06 > 0:28:09I thought they were going to be worth a little bit more than
0:28:09 > 0:28:12I paid for them. But when someone makes you an offer like that,
0:28:12 > 0:28:14you've literally got to bite their arm off.
0:28:14 > 0:28:18In which case, it's a good job you didn't do the deal in person.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21The Axeman continues his hi tech search
0:28:21 > 0:28:23while Knocker's doing things the old-fashioned way.
0:28:23 > 0:28:26He's brought his royal commemorative plaques to Stratford in
0:28:26 > 0:28:31East London to meet Nilesh - the manager of the Edward VII pub.
0:28:31 > 0:28:32Have I got a monarch for him.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35Not only a monarch, I've got his wife as well.
0:28:35 > 0:28:39Eric's Doulton King and Queen cost him just over £41,
0:28:39 > 0:28:42but can he make a few sovereigns more?
0:28:42 > 0:28:46I can provide Edward VII.
0:28:46 > 0:28:51And I can provide his wife, Queen Alexandra.
0:28:51 > 0:28:52Oh, right.
0:28:52 > 0:28:56- The little mark on the back, that is from the Royal Doulton factory.- OK.
0:28:56 > 0:29:00And I'm pretty sure that they would have been made for his coronation.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- It says it on there, doesn't it? - Yes. Absolutely. 1902.
0:29:03 > 0:29:07How polite of you. Thank you. It's so hard being an expert.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10When it comes to asking price,
0:29:10 > 0:29:13I would start off asking £95 for the two.
0:29:13 > 0:29:18- Let's say 95 then. It's fine by me. - 95. Put your hand there.- Thank you.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20All right. That's really good of you.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22Eric pitches it just right
0:29:22 > 0:29:25and leaves with a princely profit of £53.70.
0:29:26 > 0:29:32I've returned a monarch and his wife to a hostelry that bears his name.
0:29:32 > 0:29:34What more could he ask in later life?
0:29:34 > 0:29:38Wonder if there'll ever be a pub named after Eric.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41Pint at the Knocker Arms, anyone?
0:29:41 > 0:29:44No time for Will to stop for refreshments - he's brought
0:29:44 > 0:29:48all his various bits of blue and white back to Market Harborough.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51He's meeting Richard who's a specialist in transfer-printed ware.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55I'm going to start with my first little lot which is
0:29:55 > 0:29:59a pair of pickle dishes. I was intrigued by this painted W.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03- That is a workman's mark. - Is it really?- Yes.- Decorator's mark?
0:30:03 > 0:30:06A mark so they got paid at the end of the day.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09- They are about 1825. Typical Wedgewood shape.- Yes.
0:30:09 > 0:30:11Standard willow pattern.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13They would have been part of a dinner service
0:30:13 > 0:30:15and put on the table with pickles.
0:30:15 > 0:30:19If I asked you for 150 for the pair, is that...?
0:30:19 > 0:30:23- That is a little strong.- Would £100 the around the right mark?
0:30:23 > 0:30:25Yes, I think I can do that.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28I tell you what, hold on to that for me for a moment,
0:30:28 > 0:30:30because I've got a third one.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34- Is that worth anything to you?- I'd hate to sell that for about £10.
0:30:34 > 0:30:37£10. So I couldn't squeeze another tenner out of you for all three?
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- OK. I'll do that.- Yes?- Yep.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42I think we have a deal at 110, Richard. That is very fair of you.
0:30:42 > 0:30:47The pickle dishes bring in a tasty profit of 60.44,
0:30:47 > 0:30:50but Will's as keen as mustard for a double deal.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53Next, it's the pedestal bowl and meat platter.
0:30:53 > 0:30:56This, I suppose, fruit bowl, centre bowl, that sort of thing.
0:30:56 > 0:31:00- Fruit bowl, salad bowl.- What have you spotted there? A little hairline.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02When you think what it's gone through for 200 years,
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- all the times it's been washed. - It's amazing, isn't it?- Yes.
0:31:05 > 0:31:09- This was made by Henshall.- Right. - And it is a view of St Albans.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13- Is it really?- Uh-huh. You can see the famous St Albans Abbey.
0:31:13 > 0:31:14Of course.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17As with my pickle dishes, where there was a little extra bonus...
0:31:17 > 0:31:19- We like a bonus.- I've picked up...
0:31:19 > 0:31:23I know it's not hugely exciting, but a similar sort of date?
0:31:23 > 0:31:26Probably a little bit earlier. About 1815.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28It's a nice size, nicely marked.
0:31:28 > 0:31:32Is there any chance we could just sneak over the £100 mark,
0:31:32 > 0:31:34- do you think? - Yes. 110?- Shall we say 110?
0:31:34 > 0:31:38Listen, 110 for the pickle dishes, 110 for the bowl and the platter.
0:31:38 > 0:31:39Great. Thank you.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41Yes, he's done it.
0:31:41 > 0:31:45The second lot of blue and white serves up a profit of £17.96 -
0:31:45 > 0:31:47and Will's cock-a-hoop!
0:31:47 > 0:31:50Come on, Knocker! You are meant to be the ceramics king.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54There is a new kid on the block!
0:31:54 > 0:31:57Yes, well, perhaps a slightly over-enthusiastic response
0:31:57 > 0:32:02but he's certainly challenged Eric's crown as King of Crockery.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04But Mr Knowles won't be outdone.
0:32:04 > 0:32:07He quickly sees off his Wedgwood celadon coffee set - it's bought
0:32:07 > 0:32:12by a dealer in Kent for £65, and that's a profit of £29.60.
0:32:12 > 0:32:16So, as they hit the halfway point - who has time for a coffee,
0:32:16 > 0:32:20and who needs to prepare a flask? Let's tot up their tallies.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23Eric Knowles has made three sales so far -
0:32:23 > 0:32:26bringing in a profit of £135.50.
0:32:26 > 0:32:29Will Axon has also sold three lots -
0:32:29 > 0:32:35and at this stage is a little ahead - a midway total of £152.44.
0:32:35 > 0:32:39There's less than £17 in it, so this is anyone's game.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44As Will hits the phones, Eric comes out fighting.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46He's on his way to Hungerford in Berkshire,
0:32:46 > 0:32:48a town well-known for its antiques shops.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51He's brought the Georgian tea caddy and the unusual wooden
0:32:51 > 0:32:55coaster that came with it - and he's heading for dealer, Stewart.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58- Stewart, how are you doing? - Eric, well, thank you. Yourself?
0:32:58 > 0:32:59Good, yes. I'm fine.
0:32:59 > 0:33:02I've got what, to all intents and purposes,
0:33:02 > 0:33:05is just an honest Georgian tea caddy.
0:33:05 > 0:33:07I like the pattern on the top.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11The other feature is these little panels of burr yew.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13That's what it is.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- Have you ever seen one of these before?- I haven't.
0:33:17 > 0:33:21- That's what appealed to me.- It can obviously be clamped on to a table.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24- Working service. - It's working service.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27When you first look at this, you think, sewing clamp
0:33:27 > 0:33:30type of thing, to do with embroidery or that type of cottage industry.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32But it's better than that.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34I think it's either a candle stand or a drink.
0:33:34 > 0:33:38I would err for candle stand because it's more my sort of thing.
0:33:38 > 0:33:40I know the bulk of the value is there.
0:33:40 > 0:33:43- But the bulk of the interest is there.- It is!
0:33:43 > 0:33:48I'll come in with an opening gambit of £180.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- We are not far away, actually. - We're not far away.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55I was thinking... 150 to 160. That sort of price.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59When you said those two figures, it was the 160 that registered.
0:33:59 > 0:34:04- Can we do business at 160?- We can. - You are a star.- Well done.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07The coaster appears to be the star item.
0:34:07 > 0:34:11But it's not a star profit sadly - just 18.40.
0:34:11 > 0:34:15Will is moving on to his biggest spend - the cuff links.
0:34:15 > 0:34:19He's not far from home in Cambridge and he's aimed his sights on Tony,
0:34:19 > 0:34:21who runs a gentleman's outfitter.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24And our Axeman has been trying to add value.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27I'm hoping that my 18 carat gold and platinum cuff links are going
0:34:27 > 0:34:30to be the sort of thing that he's looking for.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33To really set them off, I've dug out one of my own cuff link boxes.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36And I think they look the business!
0:34:36 > 0:34:39So, will presentation boost the profits?
0:34:39 > 0:34:43The cuff links owe him in excess of £270.
0:34:44 > 0:34:47As well as dealing in gentlemen's fashion,
0:34:47 > 0:34:50you are now branching into vintage accessories, is that right?
0:34:50 > 0:34:53- Yes, principally cuff links. - I'm always wearing cuff links.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55They are just a great way, aren't they,
0:34:55 > 0:34:58to add a splash of colour to an outfit, even a bit of humour.
0:34:58 > 0:35:02For example, today I've got my dollar and pound signs.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05That's my thinking. You've seen a photograph of them.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07How did you see them?
0:35:07 > 0:35:11I thought they were a very sophisticated vintage bling
0:35:11 > 0:35:14- look of cuff link. - I love that! Vintage bling.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16- Yes, they are very stylish.- Yes.
0:35:16 > 0:35:20But the platinum in them really did lift the cuff links.
0:35:20 > 0:35:24The moment has come for me to show you them in the flesh, as it were.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28To really set them off I dug out one of my own cuff link boxes.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- Which I am prepared to donate for you.- It's rather nice too.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33I would have thought they could be, what, 1930s?
0:35:33 > 0:35:35I was thinking '30s myself.
0:35:35 > 0:35:39Have a look at those. What have I said to you 320?
0:35:39 > 0:35:42If you could soften the tariff a little on what you said,
0:35:42 > 0:35:46I think we might be getting somewhere near.
0:35:46 > 0:35:50They say three is the magic number. Let's shake at £300, Tony.
0:35:50 > 0:35:53I'm sure that they are going to look the business in your window.
0:35:53 > 0:35:57I can imagine crowds of people stopping as they walk past.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01- With that guarantee, Will, we've got a deal.- It's a deal.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04It's a big price but a small profit.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07The cuff links add 28.60 to Will's total.
0:36:07 > 0:36:12And with the sale in the bag he's thinking about his own presentation.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14Oh, yes. I could see myself in that.
0:36:14 > 0:36:18Maybe just making my way down to the yacht at Monaco.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20I thought you had one there.
0:36:20 > 0:36:21Mm, suits you, Axeman!
0:36:21 > 0:36:24But don't spend too much time playing dress up or you'll be
0:36:24 > 0:36:27playing catch up, because Eric is pushing on.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29He's got the William IV pedestal sideboard
0:36:29 > 0:36:32out of the garage and lugged it to Dorset.
0:36:32 > 0:36:35He's meeting Paul, who's married to one of Eric's former colleagues.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38So far, they've only seen some pictures Eric's e-mailed them.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43They think they've got the right place for it in their dining room.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46But first of all, Paul has got to see it
0:36:46 > 0:36:49and we've got to do something of a deal.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52Eric paid £165-odd for the hefty piece.
0:36:52 > 0:36:54Will Paul give him a hefty profit?
0:36:54 > 0:36:57- Paul, good to see you. - Good morning.- Good morning.
0:36:57 > 0:37:00- I've got to apologise for blocking your drive.- That's fine.
0:37:00 > 0:37:06- We are looking around about 1830-1835.- It's quite an old piece.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08Oh, yes! We're talking William IV.
0:37:08 > 0:37:13If you look at that carving, that is really sumptuous and quality carving.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15It's certainly a very fine piece.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19There is a drawer in there. I want you to just pull that door open.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- Yep. - And can you pull that drawer out.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26- Yep. Look at that!- Segmented. To take bottles of wine.
0:37:26 > 0:37:30- That would be perfect.- Yes. - I am interested, Eric.- Good, good.
0:37:30 > 0:37:33I was hoping for around the £300 mark.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- Which I think is pretty much a bargain price.- What about 200?
0:37:36 > 0:37:39If we can go in at 250 we have got a deal.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41- OK, deal.- You've got a deal.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44Yes, it's a mighty piece of furniture
0:37:44 > 0:37:47and it looks right at home in Paul's dining room.
0:37:47 > 0:37:50And it did well for Eric - a profit of 84.80 -
0:37:50 > 0:37:53which nudges him ahead of The Axeman.
0:37:53 > 0:37:54Eric is on a roll.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57His next stop is Westerham in Kent where he's meeting Julie,
0:37:57 > 0:37:59a lady who knows her costume jewellery.
0:37:59 > 0:38:01They're meeting in a pub garden
0:38:01 > 0:38:05so she can take a look at the Trifari brooch.
0:38:05 > 0:38:06I've sent Julie an image
0:38:06 > 0:38:11and she has actually confessed to "going weak at the knees."
0:38:11 > 0:38:13I'm hoping that when she sees it
0:38:13 > 0:38:18that weakness is going to extend to the opening of her wallet.
0:38:19 > 0:38:23So can Knocker's knee-trembler help him trouser a winning profit?
0:38:23 > 0:38:27Tell me a little bit about Trifari, cos I know you are a mine
0:38:27 > 0:38:29of information about costume jewellery.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32It was founded in about 1919, in New York.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34The very wealthy couldn't afford real jewels anymore
0:38:34 > 0:38:37so a lot of the jewellers were out of work.
0:38:37 > 0:38:40They started working for costume jewellery companies.
0:38:40 > 0:38:44It's not until you really see a piece that you can decide,
0:38:44 > 0:38:46is it as good as I really think? Here we go.
0:38:46 > 0:38:47SHE GASPS
0:38:47 > 0:38:52Oh, yes. The enamel is in very good condition. This enamel often chips.
0:38:52 > 0:38:57- That is a fur clip. That would have been to wear on fur.- Interesting.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00You could clip it through all the layers.
0:39:00 > 0:39:06If I came in with an opening gambit of what, £230...?
0:39:06 > 0:39:08I was thinking more about 130.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11The very best I could do would be about 190.
0:39:12 > 0:39:14180?
0:39:14 > 0:39:17Meet you in the middle, 185. How about that?
0:39:17 > 0:39:20- Is that pushing it?- Yes, no. I can go 185.- 185.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- Thank you very much. - It's a pleasure.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24Mmm, a lady who clearly knows her stuff.
0:39:24 > 0:39:28You'll remember the brooch came with a box of other costume jewellery -
0:39:28 > 0:39:30that collection is bought by a nearby gallery for £50.
0:39:30 > 0:39:32Add that to Julie's offer
0:39:32 > 0:39:36and Eric makes a total profit of 81.60.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40That means Eric is all sold up so everything rests on The Axeman's
0:39:40 > 0:39:46final item - the brass-mounted folio stand that cost him £177.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49Will said he's known these to sell for a lot more money.
0:39:49 > 0:39:51So will he do the business?
0:39:51 > 0:39:53He's in South London to meet Luke, who's a dealer
0:39:53 > 0:39:57specialising in gentleman's library antiques.
0:39:57 > 0:39:58I fell in love with this.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01I think it's a really smart piece of furniture.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05OK, it's a little bit, shall we say, tired. What's do you think of it?
0:40:05 > 0:40:06Is it as you expected?
0:40:06 > 0:40:09Well, yeah, it's very much something I deal in.
0:40:09 > 0:40:12I'd date it to about 1860, Crimean War period.
0:40:12 > 0:40:16I think it must be. With these nice lacquered brass mounts.
0:40:16 > 0:40:18We've got a Bunyard Patent, London.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21Then again on the lock, which is nice.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24I think if it had been in tiptop condition,
0:40:24 > 0:40:27I reckon it's almost like a four figure piece of furniture.
0:40:27 > 0:40:31But I know this probably needs relining.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34I would like to see it with a £300-£500 estimate.
0:40:36 > 0:40:39That's a lot of money, but is Luke prepared to pay it?
0:40:39 > 0:40:42They do seal a deal but is it enough to top Eric's total?
0:40:42 > 0:40:45All will be revealed in just a moment -
0:40:45 > 0:40:47but The Axeman is feeling chipper.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52Well, that is The Axeman all sold up.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56And though I say so myself, staying sharp.
0:40:56 > 0:41:00As our incredible experts prepare to find out their final figures,
0:41:00 > 0:41:03let's remind ourselves of what they spent on their items.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06Both our boys arrived in Market Harborough
0:41:06 > 0:41:09with £1,000 of their own money to spend.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11Eric struggled at the start
0:41:11 > 0:41:15but ended up with six lots costing £784.70.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19Will made early headway but left with just five purchases.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22Including the cost of posting the play packaging,
0:41:22 > 0:41:24he spent £630.96.
0:41:24 > 0:41:28Now, though, it's the profit that matters.
0:41:28 > 0:41:30All of the money that Eric and Will have made from today's
0:41:30 > 0:41:33challenge will go to charities of their choice.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36So, without further ado, let's find out who is today's
0:41:36 > 0:41:39Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Champion.
0:41:39 > 0:41:42- Hey up!- Fancy meeting you here. - You too.
0:41:42 > 0:41:43How are you doing, all right?
0:41:43 > 0:41:46I'm doing all right but how about that auction, eh?
0:41:46 > 0:41:49Cor, I found that a tough old day. What was your best buy?
0:41:49 > 0:41:52I don't normally go for furniture.
0:41:52 > 0:41:57But I found a nice private buyer for my pedestal sideboard.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59Terribly undervalued that sort of furniture at the moment.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01Unbelievable. What about yourself?
0:42:01 > 0:42:04My little sleeper, the brass-mounted folio stand,
0:42:04 > 0:42:08it was in a little bit of, shall we say, fresh to market condition.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11But I found someone who loves that type of thing.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- Shall we get on with the business? - Let's see what the damage is.
0:42:14 > 0:42:18- I'll count us in, shall I? - You shall indeed.- Going, going...
0:42:18 > 0:42:19..gone!
0:42:20 > 0:42:22BOTH: Oh!
0:42:22 > 0:42:26- Touche, Mr Knowles. - Well, there we go.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29- It's just a case of look and learn, isn't it?- I'm still learning.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32You never stop, do you? It's a bit of a cliche.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34The unpredictability of it all.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36So, you never can tell.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39The folio stand didn't bring in the big bucks.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41It's a great piece.
0:42:41 > 0:42:43The issue is this leather, which we need to do a lot of work on.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46And that's not going to be done cheaply.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49- 220?- Yeah. 220. That would be a fair price.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- Is that all right?- Yes. Thanks very much.- No, not at all.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54The condition was the problem.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58And Will's profit of £43 was a long way short.
0:42:58 > 0:43:02The auction is the toughest of all the buying days.
0:43:02 > 0:43:04It's always nice to win that one.
0:43:04 > 0:43:07I did make a profit but it wasn't good enough.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09Tough old day, I can tell you.
0:43:09 > 0:43:12It's a lot easier the other side of the rostrum.
0:43:13 > 0:43:15Well, tomorrow won't be any easier.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18It's the culmination of the week - Eric and Will are fighting
0:43:18 > 0:43:21for the ultimate accolade in antiques television.
0:43:21 > 0:43:24Take cover - it's the Showdown!