Newark 2 Bargain Hunt

If you were in Newark with some cash in your pocket,

what would you do for some fun?

You've got it - go bargain hunting!

Hello, and welcome.

I hope you're comfortable on your settee there at home

and have plumped up a cushion underneath your bottom,

because we don't want you to miss a minute

on today's jam-packed programme.

Will Paul ever get a word in edgeways?

75. No. 75, please.

I can't. THEY TALK OVER EACH OTHER

She's off! She's off!

Hold on a minute, for goodness' sake.

Is David shopping for himself or for the Blues?

I love that handbag.

Look at that!

And are there some surprises at the auction?

That is what you call a bloodbath!

Very good. I like that very much.

Well, that's fantastic.

Right, see what I mean? Let's get on and meet today's Red and Blue teams.

Today, we have two sets of lovely friends.

For the Reds, we've got Mary and Mary

and for the Blues we've got Rachael and Caroline.

Welcome to Bargain Hunt. Thank you. Lovely to see you.

Now, how did you two meet? You didn't actually see each other

until you came to the audition on Bargain Hunt?

That's right, we actually met on a forum about a year ago,

built up a wonderful relationship

and then we decided this was something we'd love to do,

so the first time we actually met was at the Bargain Hunt interview.

Mary, you've done this sort of buying and selling thing before, though, haven't you?

Yes, my husband and I, a long time ago,

had space in an antiques centre

and we used to buy and sell furniture

and collectables and things.

Well, from one delightful girly pair to another -

Caroline, what do you do in your spare time?

Well, I like to make jewellery.

I started in India, collecting the Indian glass beads

and we went round to a few craft fairs to try and sell it.

And how have you got on? OK, it was fun.

What about you, Rach? Tell us about living in China,

because you were awarded the freedom of a city, weren't you?

I was. I was.

Come on, then, tell us about that.

I did some work for the Chinese government

and I thought I was going to get thrown out,

but they awarded me a key instead, so it was brilliant.

And do you speak Chinese? I speak Mandarin.

Do you think you could tell us, in Mandarin,

the phrase "let's go bargain hunting"?

OK.

SHE SPEAKS MANDARIN

Easy, isn't it!

Anyway, now the money moment, which we're not going to do in Mandarin,

we're going to do it in pound notes - there you go.

There's your money.

You know the rules, your experts await, and off you go.

And very, very, very good luck.

Now, let's go and meet who's going to be looking after

these fine folk out in the field.

Steering the Reds in the right direction, it's Paul Laidlaw,

while David Barby is hoping for an easy ride with the Blues.

But not much chance of that today, as they'll be helping not one,

but two lots of Reds and Blues.

Ginger Nut.

I think this is George Clews.

He made pottery for the Red Star Line.

OK. Would that have been on board a...?

Would have been one of the Red Liner ships.

Not necessarily this piece.

But this is part of their children's range.

GB - Great British Animation.

There we have a little squirrel design.

I think that's very sweet, actually. Do you think it's nice? Definitely.

That's very sweet. It looks in very good condition as well.

?34 is too much.

Should I just ask what the lowest price is

and then we'll have a think about it?

Yes. Yes. Excuse me,

what would be the lowest price you'd be willing to go on this?

Is it 34 that's on it? Yeah.

I could probably do it for about 20.

About 20? Yeah.

You wouldn't come down to 16, would you?

18. 16? 17, then!

16.

16 would be great, actually.

Oh, go on, then! Thank you!

Do you like that?

I think that would be brilliant for 16 and we'll just see what happens.

Yeah. Plenty more to spend on other things.

This is the first thing you've looked at, you know.

We're a bit awful like that!

Well, that was very easy for the Blues.

I wonder how Paul's getting on, reining in those Reds.

Er...she's off!

Hello.

It's a nice set...

But you can't take your eyes off Mary for a second - look at this!

Sorry, I got digressed. Just saw something very, very pretty...

How much did you spend?

..I wanted to have a look at.

Have we got anything left? Yes, we have. Just about.

They are pretty. They're not a pair, though, are they? They are.

No, they're different.

The flowers on the top are slightly different.

Oh, yes, they are slightly different.

A wee bit twee for me - Dresden-type.

Whatever you think. Are they expensive?

?80. Jeez, he's looking after you.

Is that your absolute best price? Absolute best, yes.

70? No...

75, please. I can't, honestly.

80, and I'll always give you your money back.

I'm very passionate about this - 75.

You absolutely wouldn't do 75,

because he's not going to let us take them?

80. 75.

Go on. 75.

Thank you.

She's happy. I am happy now.

She's happy now - she's got something pretty that she loves!

Mary, Mary - that was scary,

but how will your profits grow?

Ha!

We'll find out later.

So, 15 minutes gone and each team has bought one item,

but what will catch their eye next?

I love that handbag. That's wonderful!

Oh, my!

Just go with your outfit, you know.

You think? Thank you.

Which is your stall?

Er, here and here.

Right, can we have a look? Yes, certainly.

OK. We're looking for jewellery, unusual silver,

anything to do with teddy bears - something like that.

Have you got anything...? Teddy bears in there...

Got bears in there, OK.

Oh, that's very pretty - I like that.

What is it?

It's Chester Silver and it's 1901.

It's quite expensive, though. How much is it?

?150...!

Oh! Oh!

Shall we put it down and think about it

and have a look at what else...?

What's the very best you can do on that? ?100.

Very, very best.

?100? Yeah.

Can you tuck it under the 100?

It's got a dent in that bit.

I shouldn't worry about that, that can be taken out.

?90 - that is it.

I tell you what I like - not only is it a decorative piece,

but it's usable.

We would make a profit on that?

I would hope so.

A, because it's Chester.

B, because it's silver.

What do you want to do with it? I think we probably will go for it.

Right, so we've made our mind up, having the tray?

Wonderful. OK.

Decision's made.

Great. You made a good choice.

Another one in the bag for the Blues.

Now, what are the Reds up to?

The mother of all flower bins.

Bit rusty. We want rust, don't we?

What you want is a bargain!

What about the buttons, Paul? Love them.

Excuse me, nice stall-holder person. Could I have a look at the...?

Stall-holder person? Sorry.

I'm sure they're waistcoat buttons.

Yes, they are. They're from the zoo series.

Oh, right. The fact that it was sealed... Yep.

..and the toucan, that was one of the iconic images of Guinness,

wasn't it? I think they're lovely.

What price have you got on them?

?60.

What price could they be if we cried?

I can do 50.

Thank you very much. I can do ?50.

THEY TALK OVER EACH OTHER

There's no fundamental quality to them -

that's just gilt washed tin plate.

And it's rusted, it's as simple as that.

But that's not the point.

That is not the point, the condition's all right,

because they're in the original packaging.

They are. But it would be nice

if this guy could help you a wee bit more...

I was going to say that. Where's my nice man gone?

What did you say, sorry?

?50.

That's...honestly, yeah.

I'm in a lot of trouble, so...

Dude, she's spent so much money already.

You wouldn't do them for 40, would you?

I'll do 48. Honestly, I paid ?45, I make ?3 profit.

45?

He's paid 45 for them...

If I can get this for 45, then everyone's happy with me.

48.

Please. 45.

48. Please?

I've done a deal. Fab.

That's it - the deal's done.

I'm not sure what Paul thinks about all this.

Yeah. I think they're great things.

They're worth what you paid for them

and they're worth ?10 a button if the buyer is there.

Oh, kiss!

Ooh, Mary!

That's two impulsive buys for the racy Reds,

but let's hope they aren't kissing goodbye to any profits.

Now, where have the Blue team got to?

Do you think it's just a quirky...?

That's the correct time.

Oh, thank you very much, sir.

That movement doesn't go with the original clock case, does it?

What sort of price are we talking about?

?50, I'm asking.

They were made ultimately to put watches in.

Right. The clock is nothing - it's the case.

And they could put different clocks in there, you see.

Can I just have a look? Yeah.

I think this is from the earlier part of the 20th century.

Am I right? About 100 years old.

About 100 years old? Yes.

Do you think it would do well at auction, this one?

Well, I think it's a novelty, quirky item.

And it's small enough to fit in anybody's house.

What do you think? I think it's very nice.

Did you want to go for that, then?

It's something I would go for myself.

I think it'll make a profit

but it would be nice if we could get it down.

You couldn't do it for 45, could you, sir, please?

If you push me, I'll take 45.

I think we go for it, yeah?

OK, let's go for it, then.

Are you always so positive?

Yes.

Positive and decisive.

Well done, girls, and still with time to spare.

However, it's a different story for those Reds.

Come on, Paul. We've only got ten minutes!

Do keep up, man! I'm trying to find you bargains!

Yay or nay? Time's ticking. If it's a non-starter from the off...

No, I quite like them.

It's either those two or the cradle.

To be quite honest with you, I need to slaughter that price.

What could you do me the pair for?

28 each.

Let me be really, really brutal here and do not slap me, eject me...

I can't take 50 for the two.

I know what you're saying.

Look, this lady's got some lovely things,

is there anything else here that tickles your fancy...

within a minute?

I quite like the frame.

Lovely piece of silver, is it not?

These things are quite thin and they damage easily.

You've got a nice true one here.

What's the best on Hilda?

65.

65 and ?28 each on them?

Give me a little bit more.

Psychologically, break the 100 barrier.

Cash, job done, we're out of your hair.

95.

And I can get in the car and go.

Go on.

Thank you very much!

Can I shake your hand? Thank you so much.

Aw, you're cold!

I know - warm heart.

I've had a hot flush!

I bet Paul's glad that's over.

Well done, girls, time's up.

Let's recap on what the Reds actually bought.

First up, the Reds bought a pair of porcelain, floral candelabra -

let's just hope the auctioneer doesn't glaze over

when he sees them.

Next, they secured a set of buttons for ?48.

Finally, hoping any profits so far won't be tarnished,

they snapped up three silver photo frames.

How much did you spend overall, then?

218. Yes.

What we want is ?82 from you girls.

Do you want to count it? No, thank you.

Do you trust me? I do.

Paul Laidlaw will count it soon enough.

Thank you.

Paul, please, buy us something pretty.

I have a funny feeling that the team is going to need

all the assistance it can get here.

Mm. Mm. So, ?82 is your challenge, Paul.

Yeah, we can do that. You can do that. Something pretty, still.

Please. Ignore all...

Profit, not pretty!

Thanks, Paul.

Now, let's check out what the Blues are up to.

The Blues served up a 1940s child's cup and plate for a mere ?16.

Hoping it will carry them to the top spot,

they splashed out ?90 on an Art Nouveau tray.

And last, but not least,

they spent ?45 on a miniature mahogany clock case.

Which is your favourite piece, darling?

I'll have to go with the silver tray.

Silver tray's your favourite. What about you, Rach?

Um, I think I like the cup and saucer, for sentimental reasons.

Fair enough. Not sure it'll make a profit.

No better reason than sentimental reasons.

Which piece is going to bring the biggest profit, do you think?

Potentially, the clock or the tray, I think.

Clock or tray.

Hedge your bets - that's the secret. What about you?

I'm going to go with the tray again. So we'll have the 140...

Nine pounds.

?149.

That's an awful lot, isn't it, David,

even by your standards? Yes, it is.

And there's quite a lot of exciting things to look at, actually.

OK. Well, good luck, David Barby. Excellent.

We've come 103 miles,

directly over the Pennines, the spine of Britain - to Cheshire.

To Knutsford, actually, to Frank Marshall and Co's sale room,

where we are with auctioneer Nick Hall.

Nick, good morning. Welcome, Tim.

Now, these German porcelain, encrusted candelabra have to be

two of the most hideous examples I think I've seen in years.

How do you rate them?

Not highly.

No. They're very late - 20th century rather than Victorian,

and to be fair, they're not that well made either.

So, how much? 30-50.

Oh, lord - ?75, they paid. They're going to make a loss on those.

Well, we'll have to see, won't we? Now, on a more uplifting note,

we've got the Guinness advertising buttons.

They're really sweet, aren't they? Much more commercial,

lot of collectors out there for Guinness.

How much? We've got 30-50 on those.

OK. Mary paid ?48.

Yeah, that's a fair price.

What about this group of photo frames,

because photo frames are always good sellers, aren't they?

Yeah, good commercial pieces. And what sort of estimate?

We've put 60-80. I think that's slightly conservative,

I'd expect the top end for that.

Going to need to push it, because ?95, they paid.

We could get that.

Well, we'll stand by for that. OK.

But thanks to the German candelabra, I think we've got

a spot of bother here, so let's go and have a look at the bonus buy.

Mary and Mary... It's very exciting.

..I found the antidote to those candelabra.

Oh...

THEY LAUGH

Well, then, ladies - yay or nay?

Do we know what this is?

Ugly.

Ugly!

Is it Tonka? Tonka?!

Troika. Troika - that's the one.

Troika - iconic.

That should be ?80. I've sold them over 100, but that should be ?80.

How much did I pay for that? ?80.

Go on, tell us! 40? 50?

40's the one. What do you think of that, then, folks?

Don't like it, but...I like it, if that makes sense.

Do you like it, Mary?

Yeah, it's not something I'd choose to have

but I understand that it is quite collectable.

It is. It is.

There's no guarantees in anything, is there, Paul, quite frankly?

But we all have a certain value, girls,

because, for the audience at home,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks

about Paul's little bit of Troika.

Cornish art, post-war modernism again.

So what do you think it's worth, Nick?

I would think ?60-?80 - should be.

?40 was paid - that's that canny Paul Laidlaw for you.

So he should get a profit on that,

if the team decide to go with it? Should do.

Which is the million-dollar question.

Now, that's it for the Reds, now for the Blues - Rachael and Caroline.

Their first item is this bowl, cup.

Strange lot, isn't it? Unusual thing, this.

Well, it's obviously a child's feeder cup - bit of fun.

And of course, there are Clews-ware collectors.

They don't pay a great deal of money, but they are out there.

What's the estimate? We got ?20-?40 on it.

Superb - ?16 was paid. OK.

Next up is this repousse-embossed Chester silver tray.

That's quite busy, isn't it? Very decorative.

The nice thing is, it's got that Chester Silver hallmark.

People collect Chester hallmarked silver, as you know.

How much? 70-100.

Good. Well, ?90, they paid.

Well, we live in hopes with that. Good.

What about this miniature long case clock?

It's a home-made thing, it's not a bespoke...

It was made in a shed.

I suspect so, yeah.

How much? 40-60.

Great! ?45, they paid.

Good. So, all in all, depending on what happens with Squirrel Nutkin,

they may or may not need their bonus buy,

but let's go and have a look at it anyway.

The most wonderful piece of silver jewellery.

And it's two dragonflies or mayflies coming to a point that forms

that actual belt itself.

Is it a nurse's belt?

Well, they call them nurse's buckles, but, no, this was a very

fashionable piece of jewellery round about 1905, that sort of period.

How old do you think it is, David?

Well, it purports to be 1904-1910, that sort of period,

when that design came out.

But there was a sort of revival in the '70s and 80s.

With it being a later date, would that take it away from...?

I think anybody that's interested in Art Nouveau

and would wish to wear that,

either as a neck pendant or around the waist, I don't think so.

Is it solid silver? Solid silver.

So, interesting, girls. You like it? Yes.

You've got the message with it? Yeah.

But now, for the audience at home,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks.

Only issue I have with it - the design looks like 1893,

actually was made in 1983.

So, for the purists, it's obviously a modern reproduction

of an Art Nouveau silver belt buckle.

What's your estimate on it?

Had it been old, I'd have said ?100-150.

The fact that it's a later one, I'm looking at ?30-50.

OK, well, David paid ?80. Sure. That could be tight.

It could be. On the other hand, the team may not go with it,

and we'll find out about that in a moment.

Good luck on the rostrum. Thank you.

Mary and Mary, how are you feeling, girls?

Excited. Very excited. Bit nervous.

How excited on the scale of excited are you?

Are you quivering up towards the nines?

Eight or a nine, maybe.

I'm looking forward to the candelabras.

You're really interested in those?

They're my favourite, as you well know.

Well, I have to tell you that they've been very,

very badly reviewed by the auctioneer.

You paid ?75.

?30-50 is the auctioneer's estimate. Ah!

I hope he's wrong about this, Mary.

And here we go...

Pair of 20th century, Dresden porcelain candelabra.

Now, they are late.

Pair of them. Where will we start?

?30. 25.

?20 for the pair.

Come on. ?20 anywhere?

Sell them at 15.

It could go up. 12? 10?

?10 anywhere? Somewhere for ?10?

?10.

?8?

?5?

Someone? I need to get home tonight!

No takers anywhere for ?5?

Thank you, sir, God bless you.

?5, I'm bid - don't let him leave the room!

Oh, dear! I didn't think things were going to go terribly well,

but I didn't predict it quite as bad as that.

That is what you call a bloodbath.

Anyway, so that's -?70, all right?

I'm crying.

I didn't think he was going to make anything out of those.

Here come the advertising buttons.

181A, the box of six Guinness advertising buttons,

nicely there in the original box and card.

?30? ?20?

?20 anywhere? ?20?

Thank you, sir. 20, I'm bid.

That's good.

20 offered. Take 22 if it helps.

?20 offered. Is that all?

Are we all finished?

You sure? Too cheap.

You were unlucky there.

That's -98 that we're up to.

OK, now the photo frames.

Let's hope this is going to canter back.

You've got a William Cummings silver photo frame

and pair of smaller silver frames.

Where are we going to go? I'm going to suggest ?50 to start me.

?50 only for the three?

45? ?40?

?30? Thank you, sir. Any advance on ?30?

40 here. ?40. And five.

50. 50 I have to my right. Standing at ?50, any further bids coming in?

Can't believe this. That's ridiculous.

Fresh outbreak.

- 55. 60 here.

You all done at the back?

?60 if you're sure. 60 I'm selling...

?60 is -?35. It's not been your day, has it?

It hasn't.

That's 128. That's 133. -133 Squadron.

Oh, dear. That's not good, is it? Not good.

OK, what are we going to do about the Troika? Eh...

Are we going to claw a bit back?

I think we should go for it.

Maybe -?133 and that is a winning score.

We're relying on that for the profit. Definitely.

OK, the tail-end Charlie, then - we're going with the Troika.

We are. Here it comes...

Got a nice little bit of Cornish art here, the Troika cube vase.

Not a dear piece - ?50, if you will.

?40. ?30 will start me.

Thank you, sir, 30 I'm bid. Five anyone? Five bid - 40.

Five? We're in profit.

70.

Five? 80. Fantastic!

Nice little cube vase at ?80. ?80 only. All done?

?80 in the room. 80, I'm selling.

There's your man! ?80.

Got something back!

Well, that's fantastic - that's +?40.

You doubled their money there, just like that. Well done, Paul.

Which brings your score to only -93.

THEY GROAN Which could be a winning score.

Yes, girls? It could be.

So, the motto is, ha-ha-ha...

The motto is, don't say a word to the Blues, all right?

No. Not a dicky-bird. No, no.

So, how are you feeling?

Really excited.

Are you really excited?

Can't wait to see it all. What about you? Nervous and excited.

My first auction. Is it? Yes.

You're a debutante antique? Yes.

Anyway, first up is Ginger Nut and here it comes.

This is George Clews Co Ltd, Ginger Nut Esquire advertising,

twin handled.

Where am I going to go with this George Clews?

I got commission bids, can start at 20.

Oh, good, we're in at 20.

You bidding, madam? 25 with you, thank you.

30, I've got.

One more? Five with you.

40 here.

?40 with me... Wow!

?40 on commission.

Anyone else coming in at ?40?

Any further bids?

?40, I'm selling.

That's very good. I like that very much.

Two shy of 20, sorry, four shy of 20, so it's +24.

Very good. Now, the tray - here it comes.

It's the Edwardian silver tray.

Chester hallmarks, 1901/02.

I've got some commission, I'm going to start on the book with me at ?50.

50 starting.

Five with you - new bidder.

80. Five.

Come on!

Back in the room at ?85.

Any advance? Someone's hovering online. Going to go?

?90.

90.

95. Online at 100. 110.

The bid's at 110 in the room.

120. ?120... Listen, Rach.

120 online.

120, I'm selling.

All done.

Good. Good, girls. Good, good, good.

That's 30.

Overall, you're +54.

Very nice, and up comes the miniature long case.

It's a little miniature long case clock.

Early 20th century, novelty item.

I got some commission interest,

I'm going to start with me on the book at ?30.

30. That's fantastic.

40. Five. 50.

The bid for me is ?50, back on the book.

Any fresh bids coming in? 50, I've got.

At ?50, all done. At 50, I'm selling.

?50 - well done. Plus five - very nice.

It's all adding up - look -

we have +?59, which is a very respectable and tidy sum.

What are you going to do with this buckle business?

You've got ?59 in the bank, what do you want to do?

Do you want to risk your ?59 or not?

?59 is a lot of profit, so I'd rather not.

So, we're going to bank it, yes? Yes.

We're not going with the bonus buy.

We're going to sell the buckle anyway and here it comes.

A nice little silver belt buckle.

Very much in the Art Nouveau style,

but a later copy - 1983.

Who'll start me at ?30? 25? ?20?

Nice little piece of hallmarked silver.

Thank you, sir - 20 I'm bid.

Any advance on ?20?

Any further bid on 20? Five.

30 online? 30 online, thank you. 30 I'm bid.

Any advance on ?30? The bid's online at 30.

If you're all done? Finished, selling it at ?30 now...

?30. You made the right decision.

It's -50.

You, right now, girls, if you'd gone with that,

you'd have ?9 in your pocket rather than ?59.

Definitely made the right decision.

So you have done the right thing, which is brilliant.

Now, don't tell the Reds a thing.

So, a healthy profit of ?59 for the Blues, making them

the winners, as, remember, the Reds made a whopping loss of ?93.

Coming up, our experts help two more teams in the hunt for bargains,

but first, I'm off to somewhere rather exotic.

Presiding over 1,400 acres of moor, park and landscaped gardens

is the magnificent country pile of Lyme Park in Cheshire.

Once the hunting ground of the staunchly royalist Legh family,

this extravagant residence is a grand statement of wealth and power.

As you stroll down the extensive corridors at Lyme Park,

you take in the traditional hunting trophies and other works of art.

But I advise you to scratch around in some unexpected places

and you'll find some incredible treasures.

Because in this house, no expense was spared,

even on the most unlikely objects.

And it's not very often you come grovelling in a fireplace

to discover a treasure either,

but this has to be the very best fire grate

I think I have ever seen.

Now, the person that designed this fire grate was probably

Robert Adam, Robert Adam who designed all the interior fittings,

including door knobs and finger plates et cetera,

but also designed an object like this - a fire grate,

because he wanted it to sit harmoniously

in one of his interiors.

The thing is profusely pierced with classical designs

like anthemion and bosses,

and it's a possibly unique survival because it comes with a fender -

that's this fellow at the front - and three fire irons.

Sometimes, these fire grates were made in a variety of materials,

the most expensive and rare being those with fronts made of solid silver,

and hardly any of those survive.

Some are made of pak tong, which is a Chinese alloy.

Looks like silver, smells like silver,

but not as expensive as silver, and you don't need to polish it.

But this is made of polished cut steel.

And what I think is extraordinary is if you polish steel,

just how bright and brilliant it becomes.

And these elements, which are cut to resemble jewels,

are faceted, so that the light in the room shines against them

and gives you this magical effect.

So, back at Newark, will our two teams shine

when they go bargain hunting?

Time to meet our next pair of Reds and Blues.

On the Red side today, we've got husband and wife

Sally and John, and for the Blues, mother and son Glade and JP.

Welcome to Bargain Hunt. Thank you.

Very nice to see you.

So, John, how did you two meet?

Well, it was on a company sort of do, conference,

and I was Sally's boss or senior manager,

and she was dancing on the table after quite a few drinks...

Oh, one of those conferences!

Yes, and it was, "Get down," ordered to get down

and she jumped into my arms and we kissed

and ten years later, here we are.

Good lord. Well, I don't think we'd better go into any other detail,

I mean, this is lunchtime family entertainment.

What do you collect, Sal?

I collect sugar tongs, silver ones.

That was something that started me off

when I was quite young from my grandmothers.

And you're up for the challenge today on Bargain Hunt?

Definitely. You going to win? Oh, we certainly will.

Oh-ho-ho - I love this fighting talk.

They don't look too scared, though, somehow.

So, Glade, what do you do?

Interior designer.

Ah, that's why she's not looking scared,

because I think we might have a professional here.

Yeah. Yes. And you do this from a shop...?

From home. From home.

Yes, work from home and I have my website as well.

Is it good fun? Very good.

Really love it. It's like a hobby to me.

To be paid by somebody, sometimes a lot of money, I guess,

to do a whole scheme is...

Sometimes very little money too.

Sometimes very little money. Have a plug at that.

But you're no stranger to antiques, are you? No.

We love antiques. I collect china.

You've been collecting for how long?

24 years, more or less.

Have you? Yes, since I've been here, cos I'm from Brazil.

From Brazil? Yes. How lovely - how exotic.

JP, are you going to follow in your mother's footsteps in this business?

Erm, slightly different take -

I'd rather go down the art dealing route.

And you've got some qualifications

that will help you with this, have you?

I've just finished at university. I did art history there,

which I take as quite a good grounding.

And where did you do this? In Dublin.

Oh, did you? Were you at Trinity?

Yeah. Ah, perfect!

And was it good fun? I loved it, absolutely loved it.

Dublin was just fantastic, it's such a lovely city.

And probably the finest pubs in the world.

Oh, well, yes.

And some fairly good ale too. Yep.

Yes, which is brilliant.

Now we're going to move with the trend of money,

because here comes the ?300.

Here's your ?300 apiece. Thank you.

You know the rules, your experts await and off you go

and very, very, very good luck!

OK, teams, three bargains and ?300.

What could be easier?

Let the games begin.

Is yours the wee chess tripod table?

Yes, it is.

Is it expensive? 75.

See what they think, they're the bosses.

How do you feel about that?

I just spotted it gathering...

See, it's got moisture there.

Don't panic about the rain.

That wipes off, it dries no trouble.

Importantly, it's pretty much all there. Yeah.

You're going to get minor losses always with such a thing.

In truth, if it came to my auction room, what would I put on that?

80-120. That is a rich little table.

Talk the job up, give it a good wax.

Yeah, it sounds all right. 70.

Can you help at all?

65.

It's still a lot of money for a...

I'd say yes.

But... Take a punt? Yeah. Yeah.

Time's ticking on. It is.

Thank you very much, yeah. Wonderful.

We're just going to hit the trail. Thanks very much.

20 minutes gone, and the Reds nab their first item.

I think that's a good buy - fingers crossed,

but I'm just mindful of that clock ticking.

And time is ticking, so you'd better get a move on.

David, how old do you think this is?

She might have a date on the bottom - Walker Hall...

1950s? No, I think this is probably 1930s/40s.

1930s. 30s? Yup. It's very nice.

Hi. Hi.

What's the best price you can do for us on that?

Erm, ?100.

?100?

I think, basically, it's a sugar bowl...without the rest,

and to my way of thinking

you could buy that at auction for round about ?45.

What's the very best you can do on that?

The very best?

To leave me anything in it at all, it'd have to be 70.

It's just too much.

Not 45? No, I can't.

50? I've paid more than that.

What about 50?

I've paid more than that.

The Blues have yet to part with any cash,

although something on the same stall has just caught JP's eye.

I quite like that.

It's very beautiful.

Quite collectable as well.

Can you do a good discount on that?

It's got the inside torn a little bit.

50.

Might not be less than that.

It's a lovely item, but...

Right, I'm going to say ?40, please.

?40 cash? He's wicked!

It's only because we have... 45?

40.

40, please?

Go on, then.

I think 40's a good price for that.

That's your first piece of silver.

At last, the Blues pocket the silver purse.

We're halfway through now,

but there's just too much stuff to look at.

This could be a rich vein, this,

I get a good feel about these little tents.

Will we keep going? Yep.

How are you doing, all right?

Morning!

STALL HOLDER: Don't let him talk you into anything you don't want!

That's nice, isn't it?

50 quid.

45. That's it, that's the lowest - 45.

I like that, don't you? 45.

What is it?

It's silver mounted.

What is it? It's for pepper.

No, I know, but how old is it?

There should be dating - 1895.

Do you think someone would buy that?

45, yes.

I would buy it. You wouldn't?

I wouldn't, no. This is a...

I think this is quite nice, actually. It is.

The reason I picked this up...

was because it's late-19th century

and it's got silver mounts.

Each mount is marked here.

He's prepared to accept ?45 for it.

Now, I can see that at auction going for round about ?50-?65.

We're running out of time. We only have 20 minutes.

I think it's a better deal now.

I think it's very stylish and it suits any home.

Well, I think so. And ?45 is a good price for it.

I'm just going to see if I can get him down a little bit more.

Bear with me. Sir...?

You're packing up now, would you take ?40 for it, please?

David, I've told you the best.

Honestly, I'm not being funny - the 45 is def.

45? That's fine.

One last cheeky, failed stab at negotiating later,

and the Blues are the proud owners of the pepper grinder.

It's harder than we expected.

Yeah, I'm a bit worried about time as well.

Yes, but I think we'll be fine.

Yeah, we're quietly confident.

Yes.

Another pair of Doulton vases if they tickle your fancy,

or something a wee bit more modern - Shelley.

It's a good name. I like these banded wares from Shelley.

Right. What do you think that's worth?

You'd probably look at maybe ?70...

I mean, if you...

You know, I think somewhere in the country,

there'll be one priced at ?70.

Not insulting because of the name and the style.

But it's worth ?30/?40 at auction. Right.

Price. How does ?48 grab you?

Nice. Let's go lower, though.

Let's try and see what we can get, yeah?

It's a good starting point, to be quite honest with you.

Shall we ask? Yes, ask.

It's a nice vase, and your price isn't bad,

but for Bargain Hunt purposes, can you help them at all?

Well, as it's the Red team, and I do like the Red team,

I think we can go down to 30.

That's nice.

Yeah? What do you think, folks?

Yeah. Go for it. We'll go for 30. You'll get a profit on that.

Thank you. Yeah? It's a perfect item, it's a good named piece.

Shake on it? Shake on it.

Good deal. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

What a nice man!

We're in the last five minutes now.

Have the Blues got it in them to nail their last item?

What do you think? Do you like this?

I can't stand them. I think they are awful!

Right, OK. THEY LAUGH

Do you like oil lamps?

I do like, but they have to be really old.

What about this little one here, do you like that? That's quite pretty.

Yeah, I like that. That's pretty.

I think that's really nice. Very pretty. That's 180, that's too much.

You can't sell it for that.

I'd like to see it around ?50/?60. Yes, I do as well.

Our contestants are interested in that - it's very expensive.

What's the very best you can do on that?

120.

It's still a little bit high for us.

What's the very, very best?

Because it's you, turn it back into some sort of money, at a loss, ?60.

What do you think?

Would you like it for ?60?

That's come down from 180.

I'd be happy with ?60.

I think that's the winner, then. Yes.

Really? Yes, ?60.

OK. Right... Good choice.

Jean-Phillipe, good choice.

Very happy. I'm delighted!

With a sigh of relief,

the Blues manage to find an item that they all like,

and with minutes to go,

the Reds are going to run out of time if they're not careful.

Ooh, look, it's that nice man again.

That's quite cute. Silver pill box.

Any marks?

Yeah, on the bottom.

It's got English import marks, which is great,

and I must admit that really high design...

Actually, it's a sweet little box.

Who spotted that? Me.

But, again, price.

Where is he? Best price? Best price?

Seeing as we've bought two things.

Not yet! Not yet!

30 quid.

Psychologically, can we break that 30 barrier,

even if it's just a fiver? We can go to 35.

28.

What about 27.50?

No, no, not 50 pence.

Give him 28 quid, surely!

Yeah, I like that.

It's pretty. 28.

Well, there you go. It came pretty rapidly at the end, did it not?

Time's up. Let's remind ourselves what the Reds bought.

It's chequered, mate.

The tripod table was taken en passant for ?65.

We had to wait for the last five minutes for the next two buys -

a very nice man sold them this Shelley vase for ?30

and the silver pillbox for ?28.

Marvellous.

Cor, well, you don't half get us going there!

We thought you were going to be late and suddenly you get that spurt on.

Definitely, right at the very end there.

We thought we were going to have to run down for that

piece of Doulton we saw initially.

Well, thank goodness you didn't have to do that.

You've settled on your three, which is brilliant.

How much did you spend overall again?

123. Which is very modest, isn't it?

It is. That would be ?177 of leftover lolly, that would.

Certainly is.

Pass it straight over to the man.

There you go, sir. Thank you, John. Spend well. Off you go, boy.

For us, we're going to find out how the Blues are getting on.

The Blues got things going

when they snapped up this silver purse for ?40,

but had to be talked into buying the pepper grinder for ?45.

What a grind!

And finally, the oil lamp saw all their faces light up for 60.

Now, have you had a great shop-up, though? Fantastic. Very good.

You spent ?145 all round.

That's ?155 of leftover lolly.

There we go, David, ?155.

That is such a lot.

For a change, you're not going to have to refer to any personage,

and you can simply make the decision yourself.

I shall feel lost.

Without the guiding...?

The guiding light.

I shall do my best.

I'm sure you will. Thank you. Good luck, David. Brilliant.

Well, we've travelled west for a couple of hours to Cheshire

to Frank Marshall and Co's sale room in Knutsford

and here we are with Nick Hall.

Welcome, Tim, Hi. Very lovely to be here.

Now, the first item for Sally and John is this delightful table.

Sweet little thing. Do you rate that? I like that, very much so.

It's a restorer's project, possibly, but it'll be beautiful

when it's done. I'm going to go 70-100, we've got on that.

Well, that's perfect, they paid ?65 for that, which is great.

The next item up is this dull-looking piece of Shelley.

Not a lot going for that, is there, really?

It's a big name but it's not a great piece.

It's from the slightly later Harmony range.

How much? 25-35.

Brilliant, well, they paid ?30, so that's not so far off.

Lastly, they've got this little pill box.

Mm. Mass-produced, modern, continental.

But it is silver. It is silver, yeah.

What's your estimate on that, Nick? 20-40 on that.

?28 paid. OK. All in all, they're quite close throughout.

They may not need the bonus buy,

but let's go and have a look at it anyway!

Sal and John, you gave Paul ?177...

Yep.

..has the canny Scotsman spent the lot?

Reveal all, Paul.

Well, it's a well-known fact

that I have a penchant for things that go bang.

My God!

THEY LAUGH

Another Bargain Hunt first!

Who wants to hold it?

Is it a...shell?

It's an incendiary.

Cracked it! Second World War, Luftwaffe incendiary.

Dropped in thousands at a time from a single aircraft, frequently.

I think they are so iconic of the Blitz.

That cost me ?20.

The last one I saw go at auction,

although this was a hell of a result, made 70.

I guarantee you a profit and if you're lucky, a few times cost.

Well, that would be nice, wouldn't it? That's what we like to hear!

Anyway, think on that, because for the audience at home,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks about Paul's bomb.

Well, Nick, there's something new for you.

I'm a bit loath to take this in case it's ticking.

But it's, I suppose,

a perfectly genuine Luftwaffe Second World War incendiary device.

I mean, I wouldn't know, frankly.

Yes. Loosely, it comes under the militaria section.

It's a bit of a quirky lot,

not a terribly sought-after military item, I wouldn't have thought.

We've put a lowly 20-40 on it,

but it is more of a guess-timate more than an estimate.

Yes, I think it's terribly difficult.

He only paid ?20 for it,

so if you get anything more than ?20, if the teams decide to

go for it, then everybody will be very much relieved.

Good. OK, that's it for the Reds, now for the Blues.

JP went for an unusual choice here, a little ladies' ring purse.

Well, it is a piece of silver smallwork, of sorts,

and silver smallwork is quite popular at the moment. Yeah?

I mean, I'd not wear that down to the disco myself.

Not that you're admitting to? No.

Not without my high heels on.

I'm thinking maybe in terms of ?30-?50.

?40, JP paid.

Bang in the middle. That's not bad, is it? That's OK.

Next is the pepper grinder,

which has had a re-turned top on it, hasn't it?

It's had some ongoing repairs.

It's a smart little thing, very Arts and Crafts,

and these are popular objects.

But, as you say,

the restoration will just take the shine off for the purists.

40-60. ?45 paid.

So that's OK. Yeah. Then we've got the oil lamp.

Quite nice with the blue glass, I must say.

Did they pick it because they're the Blue team?

Could be. I'm struggling to see why they did buy it.

As Victorian oil lamps go, it's not a great one, is it?

It's quite small, it's not got those nice big reservoirs that we see.

Some people like little reservoirs. Well, this is true,

and they're the people we're going to target for this lot.

We're going to go 40-60 on that.

?60 was paid.

At the top end of it, you're really going to have to push on. Yes.

Alternatively, of course,

the teams will have the bonus buy to choose from,

so let's go and have a look at it.

Glade and JP, you spent ?145, you gave David Barby - the legend -

?155 of leftover lolly.

What did he spend it on?

Any hints there?

I wanted something very, very stylish.

And this, I thought, was a wonderful, wonderful walking cane.

Isn't it lovely?

There are marks here purporting to be Russian,

so we're looking at the pre-Revolution period -

the period of the tsars, round about sort of 1900.

It's a solid silver handle,

and this dark decoration here and it is such a wonderful curve.

It is very elegant.

How much did you pay for it? I paid ?100.

What do you think? I really like it.

I really like it. Is it the right height?

For me? Perfect.

I can see you walking through the streets of London...

A bit young to need a stick, though.

It makes a statement these days. Exactly.

No, you're quite right.

It's all to do with design and style, isn't it?

Do you think you will make any profit on this?

I can see someone paying, possibly, up to 140.

That's really nice. That's lovely. That sort of price range.

It is elegant, isn't it? It is very elegant, just like you.

Ah, how sweet.

Well, let's hold that loving thought,

and find out what the auctioneer thought about David's cane.

So, Doctor Zhivago could have been walking down the street with that.

He could well have done. Smart little thing, I think.

It is, isn't it? Russian, of course,

and all things Russian are very commercial at the moment.

There's a lot of money about for Russian art.

They've got the money, haven't they? They have.

It's suffered a bit of damage, hasn't it?

It's been lovingly used, day in, day out,

but it's a good little piece of Russian silver,

should do OK. 70-100.

?100 was paid by Barby.

He's really rating it, and who knows?

Good luck on the rostrum.

It's certainly looking busy around and about, so we stand in hope.

Now, are you in good form?

Oh, yeah. Definitely.

How confident are you feeling about your competition?

Very. We're going to win. Really confident?

Yeah, very. Same for you, John?

Yes. First up is your sweet little table, and here it comes.

Lot 23OA is a nice, elegant, 19th century games table.

Very nice inlay, with the chequerboard top.

I'd like to suggest ?60 if I may.

?60 anywhere? 60? 50?

?40 if you will, please.

A pretty little games table, 19th century.

?30 anywhere?

Don't like the look of this, Paul. No. 30 I'm bid.

Any advance on ?30? And five. Thank you, madam.

Still in, sir? 40. Five.

It's moving.

Five, madam? 55 with you.

Lady seated for ?55.

The bid's in the room. Lady seated at ?55. All done?

Did he say ?55? He did indeed.

That is just so bad luck.

It's -?10.

OK, now Shelley.

Let's hope that she does better. Yep.

Loy 231A is the Shelley vase in the Harmony range.

Good name, Shelley.

?20 if you will.

?15? Come on. Oh, no.

?10 now. Surely... Please?

Someone, somewhere? Thank you, sir, 10, I'm bid.

Any advance on a tenner? Should I put my hand up?

Going at ?10.

Dear!

That's -?20. I can't believe that.

This is just...

This is what they call a bloodbath. Isn't it just?

Lot 232A is the continental silver pill box.

Please. Please.

?20 anywhere?

?15 for a nice little silver box?

Thank you, sir, ?15 I'm offered.

Any advance on ?15? Looking for ?18. Thank you.

18 on the side. 20 seated.

Five on the side?

30, sir? Thank you. 30 seated.

Five bid. You're in profit.

Gentleman at the far end at ?35, all done.

All finished.

Did he say 35? I think he did.

I think he did say 35. 35.

That's brilliant, gets you +?7.

Instead of being -30, you are only -23.

Oh, well.

Well, what about this Luftwaffe business?

Is this going to save your bacon?

I think it's got to, hasn't it? I mean, it's so unusual.

Such fun, that thing. It's quirky.

Anyway, we have decided to go with the bonus buy

and I can tell you that the auctioneer has estimated ?20-?40. Uh...

But I think he thinks that that's quite a modest little estimate,

depending on how things pan out.

So let's see what happens.

Lot 236A is a World War II-period bomblet.

?20 for it?

?15? ?10 if you like.

?10 for it. Thank you, sir.

?10 I'm bid. Nice little quirky militaria lot.

15 offered. Take ?18.

Thank you, 18 bid.

Come on.

Any advance on ?20? 20 I'm bid.

Selling at ?20, it is...

Oh, bad luck - ?20 - it just wiped its face.

No profit, no loss.

Anyway, overall you are -?23.

It was a good punt to take because I thought that thing could have taken.

Yeah, I did. That was me.

Anyway, there we are, wiped its face.

-?23 could be a winning score.

It could, certainly.

Don't say a word to the Blues.

No, we won't. Promise.

Have you got nervous at all?

Not really. Not really? No.

What about you, JP?

No, quietly confident.

Is there anything that you wish that you hadn't bought?

Not at all.

We're happy with our items. You're absolutely gung-ho with it?

Yeah. Super.

First up is the purse, JP, and here it comes.

255A is the George V hallmarked ladies' purse.

A little bit of commission interest, I'm going to start it at ?20.

Here's the start. I'll take five anywhere.

Five I'll take. ?30.

Back with me on the book at ?30.

You bidding online? I'll take 35.

Come on. 30 I've got.

Anyone else coming in?

35, new bidder, thank you, right at the back.

Any advance on ?35?

All done, I'm sure.

35 selling.

Oh, dear.

JP. Bad luck. It's only -?5, so it's nothing in the scale of things.

Fine. -?5.

Here comes the grinder next.

Lot 256A is the Victorian oak and silver banded pepper grinder.

I've got some commission interest here as well,

we're going to start with me on the book at ?50.

Straight in!

Five with you and 60.

Back with me at ?70.

On commission with me at ?70.

Any further bids? Anyone online?

The bid's at ?70. Anyone else?

75. 80 with me.

Go, David!

You still bidding online? You done?

At ?80, I'm selling now...

?80, that's brilliant.

You've doubled your money there.

That's five short of 50.

That's +35, which means you're +30,

at this point.

Lot 257A is the Victorian paraffin lamp with the cast brass decoration.

Where are we going to go?

I'd like to say ?30 to start me.

?30 anywhere?

Thank you, sir, 30 I'm bid. Five anyone?

Come on!

A bit more, I'd have hoped. 30 only.

Anyone else coming in?

I cannot believe this.

?30 seated.

All done? ?30 selling.

Oh, dear.

?30, is -?30, which means you have no profit and no loss.

We are absolutely back to zero.

You have no profit, you have no loss,

that could be a winning score, all right?

It could be a winning score.

You don't have to go with the walking stick,

it's ?100 worth of expenditure.

David is not going to be upset with you.

Do we need to make a decision now?

You do. You can't make it afterwards.

You've got about 18 seconds to go.

I say, definitely go for it.

I wouldn't go for it.

THEY TALK OVER EACH OTHER

The boy wants to go for it.

You going to give the boy his head?

Yeah, I think... You going to give the boy his head?

I'll give you it, yeah.

Lot 261A is the turn of the last century

Russian silver handled walking cane.

Smart little lot, this, for a cane enthusiast.

Where are we going to start me? ?50?

?40? We got a phone bid on this?

Come in at ?40.

Are they bidding or not? 40 I'm bid on the telephone.

40 offered.

Any advance on ?40?

I can't believe this!

45 against you.

45 offered.

And 50.

50 on the phone. Still in, sir?

One more go!

Come on!

55 - late bid in the centre.

55 in the middle. 60 back on the phone.

He's not shaken, he's still on there, sir, at ?60.

Are you in?

It's worth more than that.

60 I'm selling. Last chance...

?60.

?60 is -?40.

But, you know, I fancy that the person on the telephone

who bid consistently would have gone on and on.

If they'd had a bit of competition for it, they'd have gone on and on.

So that's really bad luck, JP. Never mind.

I don't think you were wrong, though,

I think it was a very beautiful object. Hmmm.

Overall total now...

It's going to be a shame.

I know. ..is -40.

But don't forget, -40 could be a winning score.

No, it can't. Yes, it can.

Well, well, well, well, well!

It's just a question of the scale of the losses today.

Have we been talking to one another?

ALL: No.

Well, it's no secret to the audience that we are in minus territory here.

I do hope to sort out the scale of this minus territory

and I'm sad to report that the team with the biggest minus score are...

The Blues.

Sorry to be so mean.

Why did you do that to me?

How could I do it to you, Glade?

I don't know, baby.

?35 profit, I would say, was very good on the grinder.

You cannot complain about that.

That's right. Which was absolutely super.

But apart from that, I'm not going to go into any detail.

But before you get too cocksure over there, I have to tell you

that were it not for Glade being such a wonderful mother

and allowing her boy to go with the bonus buy,

you would be the runners-up today.

But as it was, you let the boy have a go

and the Russian thing let you down, didn't it?

I'm very sorry.

Anyway, your final tally is -40, but we hope you had a nice time.

We had a fantastic time. We did.

Well, we've loved meeting you and thank you very much.

Now, -?23...

Not bad.

..is your winning score.

You got a nice profit on that pill box, didn't you?

I said that, didn't I?

And the Luftwaffe incendiary bomb managed to wipe our face,

which is all very nerve-racking.

Anyway, it's been a great show, you can't complain, can you?

Congratulations for coming marginally ahead with -?23.

We've had fun.

Join us soon for see more bargain hunting, yes?

ALL: Yes!