0:00:03 > 0:00:07When 1,500 dealers take the trouble to get together to form
0:00:07 > 0:00:12what is the largest antiques fair in the south of England,
0:00:12 > 0:00:14it only seems reasonable that we should come along.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17So let's go bargain hunting, yeah!
0:00:44 > 0:00:46Welcome to Ardingly.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50With this number of stalls, frankly, our teams will have to go like stink
0:00:50 > 0:00:52if they're going to succeed in their quest
0:00:52 > 0:00:56to spend £300 on three items in only an hour.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00But here's a quick peek at what's coming up.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04The Reds say what they think.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- What do you think?- Horrible. - LAUGHTER
0:01:07 > 0:01:10I think we've spent too much time talking.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13While the Blues go from barking bargains...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- I quite like that little dog with the big ears.- It looks like our dog!
0:01:16 > 0:01:18..To a load of old bull.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- That would look nice in my front room.- I'm sure it would.- No!
0:01:21 > 0:01:25But, as ever, the auction house is where our teams are made!
0:01:25 > 0:01:26Yes!
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- Or flayed!- Deathly hush out there.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33So today we've got two teams of married couples.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36For the Reds, we've got Jean and Richard.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38And for the Blues, we've got Kelly and Keith. Hello, everyone!
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- ALL: Hello!- Lovely to see you. Now, how did you two hook up?
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- It was a blind date.- Was it?- Yes.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- She was blind and I was the date. - Yes, not with our Cilla though.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53No, we did it all on our own. Actually, we were introduced by somebody.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58Yes. And you've spent years entertaining the Brits abroad. Tell us about that.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- Yeah, we had quite a bit of fun, didn't we?- We did indeed.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- Working on the radio across in southern Spain.- Oh, yes.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06We had our own programme together.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10And did this programme start with you both in it? How was that?
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- No, it didn't, did it? - No, definitely not, no.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Just you on your own, initially, and I went in just to help him,
0:02:17 > 0:02:20just to take down telephone numbers and that sort of thing.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Until, one day, he just put the microphone up.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- And I didn't realise that and I was on air.- Having a chat?
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- Having a chat.- Not one of those chats, I hope.- No, no!
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- And then we had people phoning up saying, "We want Jean." - Very good, too.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- So, Jean, you used to be a nurse? - I did used to be a nurse, yes.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39And were you the equivalent of Hattie Jacques on the ward?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42I'm afraid I was! I was indeed!
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- Were you dark blue with one of those...?- I was dark blue, yes!
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- You ran the joint, in other words. - I did run the joint, yes.- Brilliant!
0:02:50 > 0:02:54And what's this about the interest in aeronautical things?
0:02:54 > 0:02:57Right from being a kid, really, I suppose,
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Dad took me to the local air show, up in Yorkshire.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05And I got a great feeling for aviation and I joined the Air Cadets.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08And, from there, I did a bit of time in the Royal Air Force.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11And I still have that keen aviation lilt.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- If you come across something collectable, you'll go for it?- I will indeed!
0:03:14 > 0:03:18You've got quite an eclectic mix. I should think the Special K's are quaking in their boots!
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- LAUGHTER - I mean, what are these guys on, eh?
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- So how did you two meet, Kelly? - We worked together for 15 years.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29We didn't really talk at first, but then, after 15 years...
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- Were you shy?- I was shy, yes, yes.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- Working in a garage with lots of mechanics.- These beefy blokes.- Yes.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- You didn't want to reveal your true feelings.- No.- I can understand that.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- So what keeps you busy then, Keith? - I like metal detecting, finding old coins.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47I haven't found any of value at the moment, but I love finding 'em.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50You never know with that lark. You read about these hoards.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Exactly.- Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, someone comes up with half a million quids' worth!
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- There's a few round us that have been found recently, local, so...- Really?
0:03:57 > 0:03:59- I'm searching.- Yes. - I'm getting there!
0:03:59 > 0:04:02Now, you've got a bit of a menagerie at home, apart from the children.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07We have, yes. We have a one-eyed Staffy dog, which we rehomed from the Dog Trust.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- We've got 11 chickens.- Yes.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12They get on really well. They run around the garden together.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- What, Staffy doesn't mind? - No, loves 'em to bits.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- I suppose it helps if Staffy's only got one eye.- Yeah, can't see 'em!
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- Chasing them!- And the dog's favourite friend is a ferret.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- Really?- She loves a ferret, yeah. Spend loads of time together. - How extraordinary.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28So what are your tactics going to be today, Keith?
0:04:28 > 0:04:32Erm, I think we're going to look for something that WE would like.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- Right.- And probably something really out the blue, unusual.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37So on the basis that you've got exquisite taste,
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- and anything you like, somebody else is going to like...- Yep.- So that's going to be the way you go.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- We normally like the same things, so...- We agree, so...
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- So, no falling out then?- No.- No. - Well, we've seen these predictions before.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52And it all goes horribly wrong! We shall see, anyway. Good luck.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55Now, £300 apiece. Your money moment. There you go, £300.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58You know the rules. Your experts await and off you go!
0:04:58 > 0:05:03And very, very good luck. Well, they seem very chirpy, don't they?
0:05:05 > 0:05:07What a finely matched pair of teams.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10We need some experts to suit.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13On hand to help the Reds is the perfectly balanced Anita Manning.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18And with the Blue team is the evenly keeled but windswept Mark Stacey.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Who will tip the scales in their favour?
0:05:20 > 0:05:23As if I'm going to tell you that!
0:05:23 > 0:05:28I heard a wee rumour that you guys want to blow ALL your money.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30We do, Anita. We do!
0:05:30 > 0:05:33What's your plan and strategy for the day?
0:05:33 > 0:05:37Well, I like classic car bits, model cars...
0:05:38 > 0:05:41We're going to keep a little bit for you.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- Oh, thank you!- Obviously, for our bonus buy.- Just a little bit.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Otherwise, yes, we want to blow the lot.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50And I like collectables. I'm a big kid at heart, so I like toys and...
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- Well, I think we've got our work cut out.- We have.- Cos I don't know anything about any of those.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58What I want is for you guys to buy what you love.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- I hope we make a profit, of course. - Yes. Because we want one of those little gavel jobs.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- Well, let's go to it.- Fantastic. - Okey-doke.- Let's do it! OK?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- Shall we head off?- Yes! - Come on then.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Oh, look! Here we go! Straight to the pretty stuff.- A-huh.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19That's Mdina glass from Malta.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23And it's lovely stuff. It's probably from the 1960s, 1970s.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- Is this of the same ilk? - It's the same, yes.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- This is a little bit like you and me, isn't it?- I like that.- The long and the short of it.- Oh!
0:06:31 > 0:06:36Well, the long and the short of it is, you've only got an hour, so don't hang about, teams!
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- If we get stuck, we can come back to that.- And the dealer isn't here at the moment.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- But I like your taste.- Thank you! - LAUGHTER
0:06:46 > 0:06:51Speaking of taste, Mark's endeavouring to steer our Blues down a classical path.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Do you like Art Nouveau? Do you know what Art Nouveau is?- Yes, I like it.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01- It just a very organic form, isn't it?- Yeah.- I quite like that little dog with the big ears.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Oh well, we tried!
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- It looks like our dog. - It looks like your dog?
0:07:05 > 0:07:10I have to be honest with you, it doesn't terribly appeal to me, but it's your show.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- Yes.- So if you like it... - I quite like it.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- Do you want to have a closer look? - Yes, is that OK?
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- May we have a look?- Please do. - Thank you.- Let me take my glove off, so I don't drop it.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Is it Denby?
0:07:22 > 0:07:25Yeah, it's Danesby Ware. "Bourne, Denby".
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- I really like that. - It's quite naively made, isn't it? Maybe that's its charm.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- He has got a sort of sad-looking charm about him.- Yeah.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36He's got no chips or cracks or breaks. He looks in good condition.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Well, he won't have, unless I drop him.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41Try to resist the temptation, Mark!
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- What sort of figure have you got on it?- Well, I'd say 50.
0:07:45 > 0:07:4950. Can we tweak you under the 50? I don't want to push you too much.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- What's your idea of tweaking? - Er, 40.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- How about we meet in the middle? - 45?- Yes.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- Or 42 maybe?- 46?- Oh!
0:07:57 > 0:07:59LAUGHTER
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- At 45, I'd...- 45. - 45 he'd do it for.- Yeah.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- I really like that. - I think you've got a deal, sir. Thank you very much.- Thank you.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Well done, Blue team. It wasn't Mark's cup of tea,
0:08:08 > 0:08:12but you know what they say about old dogs and new tricks.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- Are you happy?- Yeah!- I honestly don't know what it will do.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- It caught my eye when we were walking down.- Then you must have it.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- Denby as well.- Yes. No, you must have it. If you like it, you must have it.- I really like it.- Good.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Girls!- He doesn't hang about, does he?- No, he doesn't!
0:08:33 > 0:08:36Look! This would be fantastic for my dinner! Look at it.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Try and keep your mind on the game, Richard!
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- What do you think?- Horrible. - LAUGHTER
0:08:41 > 0:08:43No! Say what you really think, Jean.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46OK, it's Delft. Dutch.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- Probably from about the 1950s. Now, blue and white is still popular.- Mm.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- And this is a big chunk. - It's £24, marked at.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Tenner for you!- Is that a good price?- It's not a lot of money.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- He's saying £10.- £10?!
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- But is it worth the risk, Anita? - Oh, yes!
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- You've changed your mind!- I know! - LAUGHTER
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Suddenly, it's the prettiest plate they've ever seen.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- At ten quid, it's certainly worth the risk.- Yeah, yeah.- You think so?
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- Shall we?- £10? - I think £10 is, er...
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Can we have that?- We can't go wrong, can we?- We can't go wrong!
0:09:19 > 0:09:22Are you sure about ten quid? That's fantastic. Deal?
0:09:22 > 0:09:23- Yeah, deal. - Good man!
0:09:23 > 0:09:28Let's see if it brings a pretty penny at auction. Still, well done, Reds. You've done your first deal.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34So, we've not been going five minutes and both teams are well on their way.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Time will go quickly if we're not careful.- Yep.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Do you like furniture or...?- Erm... - Not furniture lovers, I must admit.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- Jean!- Yes.
0:09:46 > 0:09:52Richard loves all things to do with aviation and aeroplanes.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- That's right. Yeah, yeah.- Yeah!
0:09:55 > 0:09:57I didn't like the tone of that "yeah".
0:09:57 > 0:10:00You could say I'm a bit of a high flier, but anyway.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- Does he drive you nuts? - He's an anorak.- Is he?- He is.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- What does he do? - He gets on the computer
0:10:06 > 0:10:10and he follows all the flight paths.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13And then he shows me. "Look at all these aircraft."
0:10:13 > 0:10:17It's only cos I've got friends who are pilots. I can say, "That's so-and-so." You know?
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- And he's flying everywhere.- Do you not find that very exciting?- No!
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- She'd rather be on the plane. - She'd rather be on the plane!
0:10:24 > 0:10:26I don't blame you, Jean. Now, focus, Reds!
0:10:26 > 0:10:30You've got one under your belt, but time will fly.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37Mark's doing his level best to bring some quality to the Blue's shopping experience. But at what price?
0:10:37 > 0:10:40This is a beautiful George III tea caddy,
0:10:40 > 0:10:43with little strips of ivory and silver mounts.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- But it's £1,500.- Cor! - So it's a bit above our budget.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- But isn't it wonderful?- Very pretty. - It's lovely.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- Could I look?- What?- At this.- Yes.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- This folds up, you see, like that. - Oh, yeah!- It's 285, so it's a bit...
0:10:59 > 0:11:03Oh, Mark, stop showing off. Let's go for something a bit cheaper, eh?
0:11:06 > 0:11:10I think animal-loving Keith's got a one-track mind.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Almost Persian, isn't it?- Mm. - Yes.- With the dagger.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16You could repaint that with gold highlights,
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- on the crown and things. - It looks like stone as well.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- You're not impressed, are you?- No!
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- Good.- No.
0:11:28 > 0:11:33Ten minutes gone and both teams have one in the old bag.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35£65. That's a lot of money, isn't it?
0:11:35 > 0:11:38But that is lovely, isn't it? Let me have a wee look at it.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Where would you say that originated?
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Is it English? Surely not.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- The pattern is slightly exotic. - Yes.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50There's something inside. A little purse.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- A-huh. What would you keep in that? - Money.- Housekeeping?
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- Well, that's all I get! - Is that all you get?
0:11:57 > 0:11:58That's terrible!
0:11:58 > 0:12:01But the thing is, I'll tell you what it's got -
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- bags of style.- It has.- Ooh!
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- LAUGHTER - Ha-ha! That Glaswegian wit!
0:12:06 > 0:12:12It's made of leather and we have this sort of slightly exotic design.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- I would say that it's Art Deco in shape.- Mm.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18I like the chrome. It's in good condition.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- Let's talk to the dealer. Do you know anything about this?- No.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- No?!- I'm not into handbags. - Are you not into handbags?
0:12:24 > 0:12:27Well, he didn't think he was into handbags either!
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- But he thought it was lovely. - He looks good in a frock as well!
0:12:31 > 0:12:34He couldn't wear high heels, he'd bang his head on the ceiling.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38This really is going downhill, isn't it? It's a nightmare.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42If I said to you, right, 40 quid? Would you be happy at 40 quid?
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- We've got 65 on it. - Yeah.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46Erm, 45.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- 45? - 45.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- I'm not happy with 45. I can't, no. - I'm not happy with 40.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Go for it, Richard!
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- What do you reckon, Anita? - I reckon we've got a couple of professionals here.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- No, no, no! Go on, 40 quid. Go on! - I've got to eat tonight.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- 40 pounds. It's a good deal. - Go on then.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- Ah!- I like you!
0:13:03 > 0:13:08That's what I like to see, forceful bargaining and a firm handshake.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13I'm still picturing him in a frock though. Good work, Reds! Two items bought and bagged.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16These fairs are packed to the rafters,
0:13:16 > 0:13:19so it pays to look up and down to see what's around.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- That's quite sweet. - What the stool?- Yeah.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- It's got funny legs, hasn't it? - Yeah. They're like little lion feet.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Animals and furniture? Will we all be happy here?
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- That is quite fun, isn't it?- That's nice.- It's a sort of foot stool.
0:13:35 > 0:13:41- In a Georgian style, I think. - It's nice.- If this was a period one, you'd be looking at 1740, 1750.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- Yep.- I think we're looking at sort of 1920s, really.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- It's got that sort of Chinese carving on it.- Yep.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52What I like about stools like that is if the feet are going to walk off in different directions.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- And it does look like they've had an argument.- It does!
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- I love the faces.- They're big feet as well, aren't they? - And it's priced 55.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- 55.- I think the other one is almost identical.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- That one?- It's just lower for some reason.- Yeah.- Chinese stool.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- What have I got on that? - Well, you've got 55 on there.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10What have I got on that one? I haven't got my glasses on.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13It looks like £6.50.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15We all love a trier!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17I'll do the two...
0:14:17 > 0:14:19for 60.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- Oh, gosh! I think they're quite nice.- I really like them.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- They would appeal to a fine arts sell. I was going to be a bit cheeky.- Here we go!
0:14:28 > 0:14:30That's not like you, Mark.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33I was sort of looking at around 50.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- 50.- Well, we'll have to do the usual thing people do.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- And say, "I'll meet you in the middle!"- That's it!- "At 52."- At 55.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42LAUGHTER
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- That will give you a good chance. - What do you think, guys?
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- I think we've got to go for it. - Yeah.- Without a doubt.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Let's shake his hand. - Thank you very much.- 55.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Thank you very much.- Thank you. - And good luck.- Thank you.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57So both teams are doing well. Two items each with 15 minutes gone.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59We'll have to shorten the show at this rate.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Well, you really are cooking today, aren't you?- Mm.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07That's our second purchase in less than 15 minutes or so.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10Two stools for £55. It's almost a "bog off".
0:15:10 > 0:15:13Buy one, get one free.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16Well, I think they're really charming. There's a chance we might make a profit.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- But we can't put our feet up just yet.- No.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22Cos we've still got one more thing to find. So let's go.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- I think this thing has got to be unusual.- Yes.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- And a bit more valuable.- Yes. - Valuable and unusual and different.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Good luck with that, Blues.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40- Guys.- Mm. - What happened to the grand plan?
0:15:40 > 0:15:44The plan where you were going to spend all your money?
0:15:44 > 0:15:48We've had 50 minutes. You've bought two things and you've spent...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- 50 quid.- I think we've spent too much time talking.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55Come on. We've got a lot of work to do and a lot of money to spend.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- Cos we don't want to leave you with too much. Come on. - Aw! He's so masterful, isn't he?
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Oh, I know, I know!
0:16:01 > 0:16:04Keith's animal obsession is becoming ridiculous.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- How about this?- No.- Why not?- No!
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- That would look nice in my front room.- I'm sure it would, but we're not buying that.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14And we're not here to redecorate your front room, Keith!
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- It's been good fun, hasn't it? So far.- It's been great fun, yes.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Anita's great.- I've been surprised because we've gone for items
0:16:24 > 0:16:27that we didn't actually think that we were going to buy.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29I think we're buying with our eyes at the moment.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- We've got to spend a bit more. - I know.- Cos 50 quid, that's not a lot.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37And I sit at home and see people that spend under £100 and I think, "Nah!"
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Well, come on then! Let's get on and do it.- Yeah!
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Well said, Richard. Let's get spending!
0:16:45 > 0:16:49Are we looking down the middle, or down the outside?
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Oh!- Oh, and it's raining!
0:16:51 > 0:16:53LAUGHTER
0:16:54 > 0:16:58What's that little thing? I think that is a pencil sharpener.
0:16:58 > 0:16:59Oh!
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Are these a set? The two boxes a set?
0:17:01 > 0:17:04No, they're £12 a box.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06They're £12 a box?! OK.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14There's so much stuff to choose from. Are we going to do it in an hour? Have we got enough time?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Mark's very helpful. - Yeah, very helpful.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22I've looked at a few things that he sort of steered me away from, which is I think is a good decision.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24Mostly animal related.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29I think we might go back for those lovely vases.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- Oh, yes, the Mdina. - The Maltese vases.- Mdina, yes.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- Mdina vases.- What was it, £40?- £45.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36The other one was absolutely lovely.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- The one that wasn't priced? - The one that wasn't priced.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- That's gorgeous. - The one that was half cut?- Yes.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44A bit like me sometimes.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47While the Reds agree their tactics, the Blues have found
0:17:47 > 0:17:51a rather eye-catching battle plan of their own.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54I mean, it's quite interesting.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56There are a lot of people who like military stuff.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00And this is a late 19th-century print in a maple frame.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03But it's the Battle of Abu Klea, I think.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08It's interesting from the point of view that the red coats are all in a square.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12And I believe that's the first time they formed that sort of defensive strategy.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16And even when they broke through, they reformed and, actually, won that battle.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- It's a nice size, as well. - Well, it's interesting.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- What do you think, Kelly? - I do quite like it, actually. - Do we know how much the lady wants?
0:18:23 > 0:18:26Well, she quoted me 125.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- I could see that in somebody's house, but...- In auction, do you think it would make money?
0:18:30 > 0:18:36It could do. I can't guarantee it, because it's quite a unique item. I've never seen anything like it.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- I think we're interested in this, aren't we?- Yes.- So it's a matter of whether the lady will help us out,
0:18:40 > 0:18:43re: the price.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- Can we make you an offer on this? - Of course.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50We would love to get it just under the 100. Is there any chance?
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- I'm sorry.- No? Well, you said 125. What would be the very best you could do?
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- I'd like 115.- 115?
0:19:00 > 0:19:04The thing that fascinates me is, we've only been here a few minutes,
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- and there's lots of people looking as they pass.- Yep.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- So there's something about it. It's a bit of a chance, but...- Yes.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- ..I think we should take it. - Yeah.- Yeah.- Definitely.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- 100%?- Yes, I am, yes.- Yes? - Yeah, 100%. I'm happy with that.
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- We'll give it a go. Thank you very much.- Thank you very much.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Thank you.- Well done, guys. Something very interesting there.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Blimey, Blues! You've whizzed round this fair with all guns blazing,
0:19:27 > 0:19:30clocking up three items in less than half an hour!
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Well, that's a surprise, isn't it?
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Three items, 30 minutes.- Yep.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- Three different items.- Yep. - We're all very, very happy?
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- BOTH: Very happy.- Yeah.- In that case, which one of you is going to make me a cup of tea?
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- She's a good tea maker. - Come on, Kelly.- Let's go.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51So while the Blues relax with a cuppa, the Reds' hunt goes on.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- Anita.- Yeah.- What do you think about this?- Oh, that's lovely!
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- Most unusual.- I think it's absolutely beautiful.- A-huh.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03I like so much about this. The unusual shape is good.
0:20:03 > 0:20:08The base of it is cut here in this lovely star pattern,
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- so that's of quality, because you don't usually see the bottom of something.- No!
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- It's smashing. But what's so good about this...- I love it!
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- ..is the wonderful top. - Is that a pewter lid?- Yeah.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20It's a white metal. It's Art Nouveau.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25And we've got these sort of sinuous, natural forms,
0:20:25 > 0:20:28which are patterning this mount.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- I like that.- I love it. - I think it's very, very nice.
0:20:30 > 0:20:36- I like that. That is unique. - I think that, because it's unusual, it will appeal to the buyers.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- Yeah.- It's not just the common fodder that comes through.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44- I think if that's shown at auction, people will say, "Hey, that's nice." - "That's lovely."- "That's unusual."
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- So...- I like that.- Nice claret jug. We do like it.
0:20:47 > 0:20:52- It's priced up at 145. - Is it up to me again to have a go at the chap behind the counter?- Yes.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- Do you want him to do it?- Yeah.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57Go on, Richard! You know you want to.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59I tell you what, girls, leave it to me.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- Let's go!- Go on!
0:21:02 > 0:21:06If you get this, it will be one of the fastest Bargain Hunts on record.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08Huh!
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- Richard!- Come on! Come on! - Look, I like a bit of a sob story.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- Right.- He's a nice guy. OK? Now he told me the truth.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20I believe him, cos I'm a salesman. He said he bought it for 110 quid.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- Right.- So I thought, "If I offer him 100 quid, that's no good."- Right.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- So I offered him 120.- Yes?
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- No.- No.- No?- No.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31But he accepted 125.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- Yes!- Yes!- Well done, Richard. - Well done.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- He's good.- Oh, that's all right then.- He's good.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- I think we've got a bargain there. - I think it's a lovely item.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- I can't wait to get that to auction. - I know, I know.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- Let's have a cup of tea.- That's the best idea you've had all day!
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- A triumphant cup of tea.- Yes!
0:21:48 > 0:21:53Well, both teams done in half an hour. We're going to have to make the rules harder.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57While both teams enjoy their tea, let's remind ourselves what the Reds bought.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- Fantastic for my dinner. Look at it! What do you think?- Horrible!
0:22:00 > 0:22:03Aviation-mad Richard got the Reds off to a flying start
0:22:03 > 0:22:07with this £10 plate. Then they snapped up this Art Deco handbag
0:22:07 > 0:22:09and haggled their way to a £40 deal.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14Finally, they can toast their super-fast shopping
0:22:14 > 0:22:19with this Art Nouveau claret jug. Just a knockdown price of £125.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- Is it up to me again to have a go at the chap behind the counter?- Yes.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Did you enjoy that, folks? - We loved it!- Fantastic!
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- Brilliant time.- You had a good time, didn't you, Jean?
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- We had a brilliant time, thank you very much.- Lovely.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- Tell me, Richard, which is your favourite piece?- I'm going to go for the claret jug.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- And is that going to bring the biggest profit?- I don't think so. I think the plate may well do.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- The plate. Do you agree with that, Ricardo?- I don't know. I'm a little bit sceptical.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47Now, listen, what did you spend all round?
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- £175.- So I'd like £125 of leftover lolly, please.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- OK.- Well done. You don't like parting with that.- I don't, no.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58But I know somebody who likes receiving it.
0:22:58 > 0:23:03- What are you going to spend it on, Anita?- Well, they were such a colourful couple.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- I think I'll have to buy something colourful. - Ah, there's a hint there, perhaps.
0:23:07 > 0:23:12Anyway, relax up, all and sundry. Meanwhile, we'll check out what the Blue team bought, eh?
0:23:12 > 0:23:17Within minutes, the Blues bought this Denby dog to heel, £45.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19Sit!
0:23:19 > 0:23:21There was more haggling afoot
0:23:21 > 0:23:24when they bought these Chinese stools for £55.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26Finally, they drew up the battle lines
0:23:26 > 0:23:31when they bought this military print for £115.
0:23:31 > 0:23:36- Well, I'm amazed, because you've chosen some quite interesting things.- We have.
0:23:36 > 0:23:38Well, don't be too amazed!
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- Anyway, did you have a good time? - Brilliant.- Very good time.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45- Which is your favourite piece, Keith?- It's the dog.- Is it?
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- Definitely, the dog. The first piece we saw and we bought it in the first four minutes.- Well, there you go.
0:23:49 > 0:23:52And will it bring the biggest profit, do you think, Kelly?
0:23:52 > 0:23:58- I think the painting of the war, the military picture, will bring the most money.- Do you?
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- How much did you spend?- 215. - That's a very nice number.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- £85 of leftover lolly.- We have, yes. - Thank you very much.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- There you go, Tim. - Thank you. £85.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- I can trust you. I won't even count it.- Thank you, Tim.
0:24:10 > 0:24:15- What are you going to do with that, Mark?- I'm going to find them something completely different.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19- Something they won't expect, hopefully.- Oh! Are you intrigued?
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- I am!- I am.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24We'll see about that later. Anyway, good luck! Good luck, Mark.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27Meanwhile, we're heading off westwards.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38Basildon Park in Berkshire is one of the finest houses of its type.
0:24:38 > 0:24:43On the facade, it seems to follow a classical form.
0:24:43 > 0:24:48But inside, things are just a bit more complicated.
0:24:50 > 0:24:55By the early 1950s, the house had been stripped bare and was facing demolition.
0:24:55 > 0:24:59Thanks to the vision, efforts and cash of Lord and Lady Iliffe,
0:24:59 > 0:25:02who bought Basildon Park in 1952,
0:25:02 > 0:25:05the house was saved.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09Lady Iliffe took a particular interest
0:25:09 > 0:25:13in its decoration and refurnishing.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Indeed, what we see today
0:25:16 > 0:25:21is largely due to her extensive researches and jolly hard work.
0:25:24 > 0:25:29Lady Iliffe was well aware that at Basildon in the 18th century
0:25:29 > 0:25:33there was a celebrated shell-strewn grotto.
0:25:33 > 0:25:39And it was decided in the 1970s to recreate a shell room
0:25:39 > 0:25:41inside the house itself.
0:25:41 > 0:25:47And Gordon Davies was commissioned to come up with this shell room decoration.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51And what an extraordinary effect it has.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54All these surfaces, literally,
0:25:54 > 0:25:59plastered with what must be, nigh on, a million shells.
0:25:59 > 0:26:04In this one, we've got a geometric arrangement of pinkish, clam-like shells,
0:26:04 > 0:26:10laid flat and interposed with a different shaped shell.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13And then on this one, in a very theatrical way,
0:26:13 > 0:26:16they're arranged in festoons.
0:26:16 > 0:26:19If you look carefully, each one is raised.
0:26:19 > 0:26:23There's a 3-D effect here, where the shells have been interposed
0:26:23 > 0:26:25with lumps of coral.
0:26:25 > 0:26:30The middle table is covered with geological specimens.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34And here we've got some items which display cameo work.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37Here is a Surin shell.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40The outer surface is rough and green.
0:26:40 > 0:26:45But when you cut through to the lustrous surface of the nacre inside,
0:26:45 > 0:26:49it's iridescent and it takes a good bit of carving.
0:26:49 > 0:26:54This one is a much more traditional-looking piece
0:26:54 > 0:26:56of shell cameo.
0:26:56 > 0:27:02If you were to cut this panel out of the shell itself and put it in a gold mount,
0:27:02 > 0:27:07it would look just like every granny's cameo brooch.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11As it is, it's rather nice to see it carved in the solid.
0:27:12 > 0:27:18This clam shell has been carved probably in Japan or China.
0:27:18 > 0:27:20It's what's called reticulated,
0:27:20 > 0:27:24where you pierce it rather like the holes in a colander.
0:27:24 > 0:27:27The background is elaborate.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31We've got stylised prunus here and cloud bands.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34All very typical of oriental art.
0:27:35 > 0:27:40Of course, no collection of shells would be complete without one of these!
0:27:40 > 0:27:43A sailor's shell valentine.
0:27:43 > 0:27:47Here we've got the traditional heart, the emblem of love.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51On the other side, we've got, literally, hundreds of shells,
0:27:51 > 0:27:56this time arranged in geometric panels with all those lovely colours.
0:27:56 > 0:27:57Beautiful.
0:27:57 > 0:28:01There is a bit of a fraud though going on here,
0:28:01 > 0:28:07because once upon a time it was thought that the sailors arranged all these shells,
0:28:07 > 0:28:11in those long journeys when they hadn't got much to do.
0:28:11 > 0:28:17Actually, most of the shells were arranged by Barbadian traders.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20I think I've taken a bit of the romance away there.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24The big question today though for our teams over at the auction is,
0:28:24 > 0:28:29what sort of arrangement of profits are we going to discover?
0:28:42 > 0:28:47If you set off from Ardingly and you walked, more or less, in a straight line,
0:28:47 > 0:28:51to Canterbury, it would be about 62 miles.
0:28:51 > 0:28:55And you'd finish up at the Canterbury Auction Galleries with Tony Pratt.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- Just like us. Lovely to be here, Tony.- Glad you made the journey.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02The Reds bought this blue and white Delft plate.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- Modern. Any good? - It's modern, it's decorative.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Boring?- I wouldn't say that.
0:29:08 > 0:29:12- It is decorative and it's probably a very good value buy.- How much?
0:29:12 > 0:29:15- We put 10-15 on it. - Perfect! They paid £10.
0:29:15 > 0:29:19Next up is their so-called "Art Deco" handbag.
0:29:19 > 0:29:24These fashion accessories - all this sort of stuff is very collectable. But are little handbags any good?
0:29:24 > 0:29:28It's practical, so I think a young lady might look very attractive carrying that.
0:29:28 > 0:29:33- What, and actually take it out? - Yes, why not?- For a night in Canterbury?- Yes.- Ah!
0:29:33 > 0:29:37- So what's it worth?- Again, I've been a bit modest and said £10-£15.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40- OK, £40 paid.- Full price.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43Next is the Austrian cut-glass,
0:29:43 > 0:29:46metal-mounted claret jug.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48Good quality thing this in its day, wasn't it?
0:29:48 > 0:29:53The body is very nicely cut. The mounts aren't quite so good.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- It's probably Austrian, about 1900. - I see a nasty chip here. That can't help.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01Yes, that's difficult. You really can't do much about that.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04That's why the estimate is at a modest level.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08- And what do you call a modest level? - I think we put £50-£70 on it. - That is modest.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11- Cos they paid £125!- Oh, dear.
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- That could be the body blow, couldn't it?- I think that's going to be, yes.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18In which case, they're going to need the bonus buy, so let's have a look at it!
0:30:20 > 0:30:22- Jean, Richard, this is exciting, isn't it?- It is.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26You look as if you're about to receive a TV award in our ceremony.
0:30:26 > 0:30:30- It is a worry.- It's a worry.- It's £125's worth, potentially, of worry.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34Cos that's what Anita had to find you your bonus buy.
0:30:34 > 0:30:38- Anita, remove the rag, please. - For a colourful couple.
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- Oh! Oh, glass.- Oh, fantastic! - I knew it would be glass.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- I knew it would be glass. - Look at this!- Yes, it's beautiful.
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- Is this the Maltese?- It is. It's Mdina glass.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54Now, Michael Harris started Mdina
0:30:54 > 0:30:57in Malta in 1967.
0:30:57 > 0:31:01He set up this wonderful factory, which is still going today,
0:31:01 > 0:31:05and is producing this lovely, 20th-century glass -
0:31:05 > 0:31:10colourful, reflecting the Mediterranean climate, landscape and sea.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14- Brilliant. The colours are absolutely superb.- And this one's stunning, isn't it?
0:31:14 > 0:31:18- I like that one. - Yeah. That's my favourite. This one.- What did you spend?
0:31:18 > 0:31:23Well, when I looked at them, I couldn't make up my mind which one to buy,
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- so I decided to buy the lot. - TIM LAUGHS
0:31:27 > 0:31:32- I paid £80 for them. - OK. That's reasonable. - That's reasonable, isn't it?
0:31:32 > 0:31:36Hang on to those thoughts. You'll decide, ultimately, whether you need to go with the bonus...
0:31:36 > 0:31:41You're going to have so much profit dribbling through your fingers.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44We have a feeling that we will need them.
0:31:44 > 0:31:48- Oh! Really?- Mm.- Well, let's not go there quite yet.- No!
0:31:48 > 0:31:54Let's find out from the auctioneer what he thinks about Anita's pieces of "Mm-dina" glass!
0:31:55 > 0:31:59Here we go, Tony, a clutch of Maltese glass.
0:31:59 > 0:32:04- How do you rate this lot? - Well, it's Mdina, from Malta.
0:32:04 > 0:32:07It's decorative, but, sadly, it's not wildly collectable.
0:32:07 > 0:32:10- Bit touristy?- I'm afraid it is. - Yeah. OK, fine.
0:32:10 > 0:32:15Well, we've got three bits. They're in perfect order. Anita Manning rates them.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18And she paid the princely sum of £80.
0:32:18 > 0:32:22- Oh, dear.- Is she going to turn a profit?- No. Our estimate's £30-£50.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24Is it? That's a bit dodgy, isn't it?
0:32:24 > 0:32:28On the other hand, maybe the team won't go with it, for a change.
0:32:28 > 0:32:30Anyway, that's it for the Reds. Now for the Blues.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33- What about Bonzo? - He's a novel thing.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37Not as attractive as Sylvac models, which always make a bit more money.
0:32:37 > 0:32:42- But he has a charm of his own, so we put £10-£15.- 10-15?- Yes.
0:32:42 > 0:32:47- I thought I heard right. They paid £45.- Oh, dear!- That's not so swift.
0:32:47 > 0:32:52Now, these are two of the ugliest Chinese export stools I think I've ever seen.
0:32:52 > 0:32:57This is Hong Kong woodwork at its worst, isn't it? 1955.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59I think you're being too unkind really.
0:32:59 > 0:33:05They are the model... But they're used for little things and there's a lot of hand working there,
0:33:05 > 0:33:08so I think I would look on them slightly more kindly than that.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11£55 paid. Is there a profit in that?
0:33:11 > 0:33:14It might be difficult. We put £40-£60, so we're getting near.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17I'd say very generously, £40-£60!
0:33:17 > 0:33:20Now the speculative item, in my view, is that lithograph.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22I rather like the look of that, you know, Tony.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25Yes. This is a good thing. It's very decorative.
0:33:25 > 0:33:29It's the Victorian idea of what the battle should look like.
0:33:29 > 0:33:33And it's this battle with the African Zulu Nation.
0:33:33 > 0:33:38That fired everybody up for the film Zulu with Michael Caine and all the rest of it.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- But this is a battle just before that.- I think it's just before Rorke's Drift.
0:33:42 > 0:33:47Distinct charm about it. It shows this rectangular formation.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51It's an extraordinary scene. What do you think it might bring, Tony?
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- I've only put it at £40-£60. - Oh, dear. £115 they paid.
0:33:55 > 0:34:00This could be a problem, in which case, they'll need their bonus buy, so let's have a look at it!
0:34:01 > 0:34:05- K, K - Kelly, Keith. Feeling OK?- Yes, fine, thank you.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- A bit of a nervy moment this, just before the auction?- Yes.
0:34:08 > 0:34:13Anyway, don't worry, cos Mark's going to show you what he spent the £85 of leftover lolly on.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- Aren't you, Mark?- I am, Tim.- Yes! - Something completely different.- Wow!
0:34:16 > 0:34:20- And, hopefully, something you weren't expecting.- No.- No.
0:34:20 > 0:34:25I'll tell you about it. It's a cigarette case, Art Deco, so 1920s, '30s.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28- Carved out of one piece of ivory. - Wow!
0:34:28 > 0:34:32Indian, with a little family crest or something like that on it
0:34:32 > 0:34:34and the initials inset in gilt metal.
0:34:34 > 0:34:39And the good news is that this is pre-1947 and, as such, is perfectly legal to buy and sell.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41Wow! So, Mark, how much did you pay for that?
0:34:41 > 0:34:45Well, I thought pretty smart, actually - 50 quid.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48- £50? Wow! - I think it's a jolly good price.
0:34:48 > 0:34:52Well, that's great fun, isn't it, Mark? Cos this is native made.
0:34:52 > 0:34:55Would have been made in India by a crafts person.
0:34:55 > 0:34:59The elephant underneath a palm tree standing on a little mantle
0:34:59 > 0:35:03will be identifiable to a state - one of the princely states in India.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- If somebody has the time to do it. - Absolutely. And that's the fun, researching something like that.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11- And that's exciting. It's in perfect condition.- It is.- What a nice thing.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13What do you think it's going to make in auction?
0:35:13 > 0:35:18- I'd love to see it making £70, £80 or more.- Really?
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- Yeah, I would. I think it deserves to make that.- Anyway, perfect!
0:35:21 > 0:35:26Meanwhile, for the viewers at home, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks about Mark's cigarette case.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30Well, this is unusual, Tony, isn't it?
0:35:30 > 0:35:34It's a good quality item. Made from two pieces of ivory, hand carved.
0:35:34 > 0:35:39It would convert to something more attractive, like a photograph frame.
0:35:39 > 0:35:45- You could make it into a frame. Do you think it dates from the 1920s, '30s?- '30s, yes, definitely.
0:35:45 > 0:35:49- You come back from the old days of the Empire. - India, I would think, yes.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- With the elephant on the front there. - Yeah. Good hint!
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- How much then do you think? - We've put £40-£60 on it.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59Very good. Well, Mark paid £50 and he's hoping for a profit.
0:35:59 > 0:36:02I think he'll probably make it, with any luck.
0:36:02 > 0:36:07- I think there's a good chance there. - Good. And if the auctioneer thinks that, there is a good chance.
0:36:09 > 0:36:11Two items there. Lot 50. £100.
0:36:15 > 0:36:17500.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- So, Jean, Richard, how are you feeling?- Fantastic!
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- Are you?- Looking forward to it. - Are you full of confidence, Jean? - Of course.
0:36:24 > 0:36:30- Is there any piece you might not have wanted to buy or are you happy with all three still?- I'm happy.
0:36:30 > 0:36:35- I'm reasonably happy with everything. We're optimistic, Tim. - That's nice.
0:36:35 > 0:36:40- Your cup is always half full. - Oh, it's overflowing. - Yes, that is optimistic!
0:36:40 > 0:36:43Anyway, first up is the Delft blue and white plate and here it comes.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46£10? 10, I have. 15 where?
0:36:46 > 0:36:5015, I have. 20. 25. 30.
0:36:50 > 0:36:54- Look at this!- 30 where? 30 for someone? Coming back in again?
0:36:54 > 0:36:57At 25, the bid's standing then. At £25 then.
0:36:57 > 0:37:01- That is plus £15.- Not bad! Not bad! - Plus 15 is very good.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04Not bad! I'm happy with that. Fantastic!
0:37:04 > 0:37:07- Now the handbag.- There's lots of bids on the book. Starting at £30.
0:37:07 > 0:37:1035 for someone? 35. 40?
0:37:10 > 0:37:1340 anywhere? 40. 45.
0:37:13 > 0:37:1650. 55. 60. 65.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18- Come on!- Look at this!
0:37:18 > 0:37:2180. 85. 90. 95.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25100. Who's 100 then? Selling at 95. Bid's in the middle of the room.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27And at £95 then.
0:37:27 > 0:37:32- Yes!- 1950s or not, it had bags of style.- Eh!
0:37:32 > 0:37:35And this lady chose it.
0:37:35 > 0:37:39205C. Good quality claret jug there.
0:37:39 > 0:37:42Who will start me at £50? 50, I have.
0:37:42 > 0:37:4455 where? 55 for someone?
0:37:44 > 0:37:47- Come on!- The bidding's jumping up.
0:37:47 > 0:37:51We're now jumping up to £90 on the internet. £100 then on the internet.
0:37:51 > 0:37:54- Oh, come on!- 100. And 10. 120.
0:37:54 > 0:37:56- Yes!- 130. 140.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58150. 160.
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- This is ridiculous!- No, it's not.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03160. 170. 180.
0:38:03 > 0:38:07- 180, internet?- I love the internet! - Selling at £170 then.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- £170...- Well done!
0:38:09 > 0:38:11..is amazing.
0:38:11 > 0:38:15Which is another £45. So you are plus £115.
0:38:15 > 0:38:20- Are you going with the bonus buy or not?- I think we'll stick. - We'll stick.
0:38:20 > 0:38:25- 115 is a great profit. It could be a winning score.- Yeah.- We hope so.
0:38:25 > 0:38:30We have a decision. We're not going with the bonus buy, but we're going to sell them anyway. Here they come.
0:38:30 > 0:38:34Very decorative items. Several commission bids. Starting at £50.
0:38:34 > 0:38:3655 where? 50, I have. 55 anywhere?
0:38:36 > 0:38:4255. 60. 60 for someone? It's at 55. Bid's in the middle of the room.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46Are we all done at £55 then? Bid's with the lady.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48- Ah!- We made the right decision.
0:38:48 > 0:38:51Minus £25, actually. Would have been minus 25.
0:38:51 > 0:38:55But, as it is, you're square. You are plus 115.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58- Just don't say a word to the Blues. - Mum's the word.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01- No point in spoiling their day. - No. No.- No.
0:39:10 > 0:39:13- So, Kelly, Keith, do you know how the Reds got on?- No.- No idea?
0:39:13 > 0:39:16Thank goodness for that. We don't want you to know either.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20First up is the Bourne Pottery Bonzo dog and here it comes.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22£10. Charming little character. 10, I have.
0:39:22 > 0:39:2515 where? 15?
0:39:25 > 0:39:2915, I have. 20. 25.
0:39:29 > 0:39:3330. 35. 40. 45.
0:39:33 > 0:39:3650. 55. 60. 65.
0:39:36 > 0:39:39Look at that, Kelly.
0:39:39 > 0:39:4265? I have a bid of 60 in the room.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45And at £60 then. The bid's in the room at £60.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50- Yes!- Plus 15. You were absolutely right, you two.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54Well done. Just a great effort, team. Now the hardwood foot stools.
0:39:54 > 0:39:58We have a bid at £35. 40 where? For two stools.
0:39:58 > 0:39:59£40?
0:40:00 > 0:40:03- Can't beat a stool. - Deathly hush out there.
0:40:03 > 0:40:0835, I have. 40 anywhere? Selling at 35 then. Opening, maiden bid then.
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- No further bid then?- Can't bear this! - Selling at 35 then.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15Minus £20, which means, overall, you're minus £5.
0:40:15 > 0:40:18Now, Abu Klea. 1885.
0:40:18 > 0:40:22£50? A battle scene. 50, I have.
0:40:22 > 0:40:2455 where? 55.
0:40:24 > 0:40:2760. 65. 70. 75.
0:40:27 > 0:40:2880. 85.
0:40:28 > 0:40:3185 at the front? 85 for someone?
0:40:31 > 0:40:33Selling at £80. A bid at the back of the room there.
0:40:33 > 0:40:36Are we all done at £80. Bid's at the back of the room then.
0:40:36 > 0:40:40- Oh!- Oh!- £80. It's 20. That's minus 35.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43You were minus five. You're minus 40, kids.
0:40:43 > 0:40:46Minus 40. Not right though, is it?
0:40:46 > 0:40:50Somehow one felt that the battle scene might have made a bit more.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- So what about the fag case?- Yeah. - We know what we're doing with that.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- Definitely.- Definitely? - Without a doubt.
0:40:55 > 0:40:59OK, were trusting Mark. Here comes the cigarette case.
0:40:59 > 0:41:03We have a bid of £50. 55 where? Who's 55?
0:41:03 > 0:41:0555, I have. 60. 65. 70.
0:41:05 > 0:41:10- Yes!- 75. 80. 85. 85 for someone?- Go on!
0:41:10 > 0:41:14It's at £80. Bid's on my left. All done at £80? No further bid?
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- Oh, come on!- Oh!
0:41:16 > 0:41:20£80 is a £30 profit, which is absolutely stellar, Mark!
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- Well done!- Well done, Mark. Thank you.- Thank you.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26Not quite enough to claw back the losses, which means you are minus £10.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- That's very bad luck. - That's not bad.
0:41:29 > 0:41:34Minus £10 could be a winning score. Say not a word to the Reds. All will be revealed in a moment.
0:41:35 > 0:41:37Selling at 130 then.
0:41:37 > 0:41:38109, thank you.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- Was that good, or was it good? It was good, yes?- Brilliant. - It was good.
0:41:46 > 0:41:49- Have you been chatting, Kelly, Keith?- No.
0:41:49 > 0:41:51- You've been not talking across the boundary here.- No.
0:41:51 > 0:41:56- Sadly, today, the bad news sits with the Blues.- Oh!- Oh!
0:41:56 > 0:42:01With a minus score. You got your £30 profit, Mark, out of the nice cigarette case,
0:42:01 > 0:42:03- but it wasn't enough.- Not quite.
0:42:03 > 0:42:07The Bonzo dog, which everybody was so rude about, did brilliantly for you.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12But you were dragged back by that print, weren't you? That really was the killer item.
0:42:12 > 0:42:17- Still, never know, another time, you might be luckier.- Yep. - You had a nice time, Kelly?- Very.
0:42:17 > 0:42:21- Very, very, very nice to meet you. - And you.- It's been great having you on the show.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24But the victors today are the Reds,
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- who are going to go home with £115! - Gosh!
0:42:28 > 0:42:32You've each made a profit on each of your items, which is absolutely stellar.
0:42:32 > 0:42:36Which means you are entitled to become members
0:42:36 > 0:42:40- of the ancient and venerable Order of the Golden Gavellers.- Fantastic!
0:42:40 > 0:42:45You've made £115 to take home, which is a rare occasion.
0:42:45 > 0:42:49- So I congratulate you. - Thank you.- Thank you so much. - Very, very nice to see you.
0:42:49 > 0:42:55- In fact, join us soon for some more bargain hunting, yes?- YES!
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