0:00:08 > 0:00:13Hungerford is the antiques capital of Berkshire.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17Surrounded by beautiful countryside and tranquil waterways.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20Still, we haven't got time for all that lark today.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22Let's go Bargain Hunting, yeah!
0:00:51 > 0:00:55This place is packed with potential purchases,
0:00:55 > 0:00:59permeating from positively every portal.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03But the big question is, will our cunning contestants
0:01:03 > 0:01:05carry away the cash
0:01:05 > 0:01:09or court controversy and crash?
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Let's find out, shall we?
0:01:13 > 0:01:17On today's programme, the Reds are all over the shop.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18What are those scales at the back?
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- I wonder if these figures are any good.- That propeller up at the top.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23No, stop, it's not practical!
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Whilst the Blues are all over their shop.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- I was thinking about £40 for the pair.- We were thinking about £40.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33That's much nearer what we were looking for.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35How much of a profit do you think we could make on that?
0:01:35 > 0:01:38Before all that, let's meet the teams, eh?
0:01:39 > 0:01:43Well, today, we've got two teams who love a bit of action and adventure.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47For the Reds, we've got a married team - Christopher and Sarah.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52And for the Blues, we've got best friends, Hattie and Kara.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Hello, everyone!- Hello!- All right!
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Hello...Now tell me about your wedding cos it was unusual, wasn't it?
0:01:58 > 0:02:04- Yes.- Sci-fi, murder mystery... - It was indeed. In a Jacobean Castle.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Yes, it was lovely and it was in a haunted castle, notoriously haunted.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- Really?- Yes, it was amazing, actually. A really good atmosphere.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13We had a murderer running around with a Venetian mask on,
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- it was all very dramatic. It was very good. - Cloak and dagger type of thing.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- I'm liking the sound of all of this.- Yeah, it was good.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21Now you're a busy mother but you also do a bit of writing.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25I do, yes. I write some fairly silly science fiction stories.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30I'm just in the process of thinking about putting one forward for publication.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32It's in the family, my father's a writer, so...
0:02:32 > 0:02:35These are things that you hone skills for, aren't they?
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Yes, you spend your life learning how to write, I think.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- And Chris, you run your own business?- I do, for the last ten years
0:02:41 > 0:02:44I've been running my own property maintenance business.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Now tell us about the Hawkins' Regiment of Foote.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50It's part of the Sealed Knot Society, something that we've done for quite a while.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- But this is historic revival, re-enactment type stuff, is it?- Yes.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57Re-enactments of...English Civil War and helping people understand
0:02:57 > 0:03:02the ins and outs and how it happened, the uniform, the weapons and all that sort of thing.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05I mean, you get back to some reality with that, though, don't you?
0:03:05 > 0:03:08Oh, yes, we're talking full-on sword fighting, you're firing musket guns,
0:03:08 > 0:03:11obviously, no real shot, but it's pretty dramatic.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14It's not without its dangers, when you're on the battlefield.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- And what are your tactics going to be?- Oh, spend...- Spend.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Try and spend.- Have fun spending some money that doesn't belong to us, it'll be great.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- Well, we got spend, spend, spend out of that. So that's pretty good. - Yes!
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- That's what we hope you do. Anyway, very good luck.- Thank you.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Lovely to talk to you. Now girls. How did you two meet?
0:03:30 > 0:03:31- We met at college, actually.- Yep.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34We've just sort of been inseparable ever since, really.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Yeah, we did the same subjects at college, so we kind of hit it off.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- What were your subjects?- We did History and English together.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43So, Hattie, tell us about your qualifications. What are you up to?
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- I'm at Oxford Brookes.- Yes.- In my third year. I'm not sure what I want to do next but I want to travel
0:03:47 > 0:03:50so, hopefully, see a bit of the world and in that time decide.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- But you love a bit of running, horse riding?- Yep.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56Would you describe yourself as an outdoorsy girl?
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- Yes, I think so. I've always been a bit of a country bumpkin. - Really?- Yeah, definitely.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03And Kara, you do the badminton?
0:04:03 > 0:04:08Yes, I used to go to a badminton club in a local village I used to live in.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- You had an interesting childhood, Kara?- I did, yeah.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14I was born in Africa, in Botswana. I grew up, kind of,
0:04:14 > 0:04:16going to game reserves for picnics and things like that.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19What is going to happen today? Will you be able to tell the difference
0:04:19 > 0:04:21between a game reserve and an antique shop?
0:04:21 > 0:04:24Both are filled with interesting things to look at.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Nothing's going to bite you in an antiques shop.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- Nothing's going to come out and scare us, hopefully! - That's the safe thing, isn't it?
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- Fingers crossed! - You also went off for your 21st?
0:04:32 > 0:04:35We went to Zambia and Zimbabwe and South Africa at the same time.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- We kind of did a round trip. - A big tour.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Very nice, so you took your best mate Hattie with you?- Yes, I did.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Yeah. And what was the highlight of the trip, apart from your birthday-day-day?
0:04:44 > 0:04:47I did a bungee jump off Victoria Falls, which was really good!
0:04:47 > 0:04:50You've been the same since?
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Yeah, I did a skydive at Christmas, actually.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- What's it with you...?- Trying to throw myself off high places!
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- Flinging yourself about like that. - Basically, yeah.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59And what will you be looking out for, Hattie?
0:04:59 > 0:05:02We are looking out for, sort of, anything Art Deco, maybe.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Maybe a vase. I think we're just going to see what comes up.- Yeah.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- You're not going out there with a ploy to blow it all? - We haven't planned it too much.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- Just be cool, right?- Yeah. - OK, well how cool is this?
0:05:11 > 0:05:13I mean, it's seriously cool.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16In fact, it's so cool, I'm about to give you £300 apiece. How's that?
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- Oh, thank you.- Thank you very much.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22You know the rules, your experts await and off you go!
0:05:22 > 0:05:26And very, very, very good luck! I quite fancy a bit of that wildlife action.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30So that's our teams.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31Now who are their experts?
0:05:31 > 0:05:34Ready to toast success with the Red Team,
0:05:34 > 0:05:36it's the bubbly Kate Bateman.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41And hoping to tame those Blues, it's the cracking Nick Hall.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Chris and Sarah, what's the plan? - Buy, buy, buy.- Buy?
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- So are we excited, girls?- Very much so.- Pumped up full of energy?
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Definitely.- Great stuff.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- Are you excited?- I am, I'm very excited. I think we're going to find some really good bargains today.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- What are we looking for? - Not really sure, kind of, ceramics, maybe vases, type thing.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Who knows where we're going?- ...We are generous.- Let's go.- Let's go.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- We've got a vague idea. - Vague idea.- Not too specific though.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- No?- Keep our minds open, I think. - Let's go and have a look.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16So both teams are primed and raring to go. We could be in for a treat today.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- How're you getting on?- We've potentially found something we like.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- Gosh, that was quick!- We're thinking about the silver pig pincushion.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- A pig pincushion?- Yeah. - Very collectable. Well spotted.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- It's £29 as well.- Oh, it can't be.- It is.- Unless I completely misread it.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- Yeah, I don't know if we did misread it.- We might have completely.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- I think it's adorable.- This one here? This one that's £290?
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- Oh!- Not £29!
0:06:40 > 0:06:44That little zero at the end is quite important for today's game.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- That explains a lot. - Yeah.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55They've got some nice things here, haven't they?
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- I really like that. I like organic things.- We have £300, we can afford
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- that top inch!- Oh, right, I see.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Let's move on.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05That's right teams, remember that budget.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- Very nice.- It's very old, though, isn't it?
0:07:07 > 0:07:12In the battle of bargains, will the Blues taste victory with this icon?
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- They're quite beautiful, aren't they? - Anything related to Churchill's always going to be collectable
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- because he's such an iconic leader of the 20th century.- Exactly.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21The only trouble is, because he was so iconic,
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- every factory produced memorabilia. - Oh, I see.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- What you need to find is something a little bit scarce, rarer.- OK.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- A slightly lesser-known person that a collector would struggle to find one of.- OK.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37Things like these Martell collectors' jugs.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42Again, it's similar in as much as it's a collectors' jug, but this is
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- advertising for cognac and this would have sat on a bar top.- Yeah.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- It would have had water to mix with your spirit.- Yeah.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53Because it's not an iconic individual, like Churchill,
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- there'd be less made.- OK. - Harder to find, slightly rarer.
0:07:57 > 0:07:58- Easier for us to sell.- Mm.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04Made by Sandland Ltd in Hanley.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- A fairly well-known pottery.- Mm-hmm.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10£43. That's not a bad thing.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- What are your thoughts?- I think it could be something a bit different.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16I reckon if we could get a little bit of money off it,
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- it would be very collectable. - Collectable is the phrase, really, isn't it?
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- Well, maybe if you take that to the stand...- Yeah, see what the...- Yep.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26see if you can get it down to about £30 or £30-something.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- Yeah, I reckon that would be a really good buy then.- I reckon, start at £25, see if we can get it to £30.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Start low.- Good luck.- Thank you. - Thanks.- Come on, then.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- Are you the gentleman we're talking to about the jug?- Yes, you can do.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- How can I help you with that?- Well, we were kind of wondering what price
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- you would go down to on it? We do really, really like it. - We're potentially interested.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Right. I can do that for £39.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- £39.- We were kind of thinking a little bit lower than that.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- We are quite interested, if you can.- About £30-35, maybe.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Well, I can give the dealer a call and see what he says.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- Brilliant.- He's a nice dealer, so hopefully we'll be able to do something.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- Sounds great. Thanks very much.- OK.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07It seems the Blues aren't the only ones raising a toast.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- This is all to do with the King's shilling, isn't it?- Yes, well,
0:09:10 > 0:09:13what they used to do is put the King's shilling in the bottom
0:09:13 > 0:09:16of a glass, quietly, so then you couldn't see it, or see somebody put in it.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19Then once you'd drunken from it and you then find the shilling
0:09:19 > 0:09:24- in your mouth, you'd then realise that you'd been signed up to the Army.- You'd been conscripted?
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- It was a trick. - And then you would be dragged out,
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- stuck on the cot and off you go. - Press-ganged!
0:09:29 > 0:09:32That's why sometimes you find these pewter mugs with a glass bottom.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37They were made so that if someone had put a shilling in, you'd lift your glass up and look at the bottom
0:09:37 > 0:09:40and see that there was a shilling in there, so you could check.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Now is there good news back with the Blues?
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Hiya.- Hi.- Hi, I just spoke to Bob and he said he can do it for £30 for you.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- Oh, fantastic.- £30 would be brilliant.- Going to go for it?- Yep.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- All good?- Thank you so much.- Great. I'll just go and wrap it for you.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- Thank you very much. Let's go and find Nick, shall we? Let's go tell him.- Yep.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Hattie and Kara are living up to their adventurous nature,
0:10:02 > 0:10:06going solo to bag their first buy. Nick will be pleased.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- Buy one...- Good work, hey? - ..job done.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Some of the best things I've ever found have been in cellars.- OK.
0:10:14 > 0:10:15Wine, mainly.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Ha-ha. Sarah and Chris are the only cheeky little Reds
0:10:18 > 0:10:20you're likely to find in THIS cellar, Kate.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- There's a...- Teapot in a box? - ..a set. I know you might think that's really ugly, but is that...?
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- You'd be right. Isn't that awful? - It is.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- Oh, actually, no, no. - THEY LAUGH
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- It's not as hideous as that. - No, that really is hideous.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- But people do like those. - But then they're twee.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37That's £5. I've seen things like that go for quite a lot of money.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- It's made in England so it can't be that bad.- Do you know what,
0:10:40 > 0:10:42it's so awful it's almost good and it's only a fiver.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- I'm really back-pedalling wildly here.- Hornsea? Is that a good name?
0:10:47 > 0:10:51Hornsea is, actually. Hornsea and Wade and Sylvac make these kinds of things.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55It's not broken, it's not been repaired. It looks quite old.
0:10:55 > 0:10:56It is awful though, it's horrible.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- Shall we buy it just because it's awful?- No!
0:10:58 > 0:11:04Well, it's a tactic of sorts. But the Blues have better ideas.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11What I was thinking was because this is post-war costume jewellery,
0:11:11 > 0:11:15not expensive, we can maybe buy a couple of bits,
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- two or three bits, and put them together as a group a lot.- OK.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19It's a really good idea.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22It just gives the buyer's more incentive to bid it up,
0:11:22 > 0:11:25because there are a few little things they can play with, put together.
0:11:25 > 0:11:30- Things like, you see that long strand of pearls there?- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34You can double it up with one of these designer clutch bags.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37This one here is from Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40Not a lot of money, it's £38 for that, £25 for that.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42So things like that,
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- if we can get the price down and put a group together.- That sounds good.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- You stay there and have a look, I'll go and get the key.- Fantastic.
0:11:53 > 0:11:54What about books?
0:11:57 > 0:12:00What about those scales at the back, the bronze ones?
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- I did notice one thing...- Yeah?
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Is that anything or is it just tat?
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- It's a bit modern.- Don't you think that's my sort of thing?
0:12:08 > 0:12:14- Oh, perfect for the jungle... Of Hungerford. No, put it back!- OK.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16How about that green vase at the top for £25?
0:12:16 > 0:12:18Nothing's bought yet,
0:12:18 > 0:12:21but the Reds are being industrious with their hour.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24The Blues, meanwhile, are getting on with the business of bargaining.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27This is quite stylish, what do you think about this?
0:12:27 > 0:12:29I do, I really quite like that.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30- I like the detail.- Yeah.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33It's got a smart, contemporary look to it.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- It's got that retro feel about it. - Yeah, I like it.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40Let's have a look at the pearls.
0:12:40 > 0:12:46So here it goes. I think this is potentially a real style setter.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47Definitely.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50I do like the fact it's got little bits on the end as well.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Yeah, sweet little tassels. - Very sweet tassels, yeah.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56It's got a nice look about it. It looks to be quite well made as well.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58It's got some quality to it.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01We're looking at something that's priced up at £25.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06For my eyes that's a lot of style for 25 quid, isn't it?
0:13:06 > 0:13:08Now, what can be done?
0:13:08 > 0:13:12I can do that for 22.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16And I can do that for 34, if that's any good?
0:13:16 > 0:13:19But I can try and phone her and see if we can get a better price.
0:13:19 > 0:13:25So we're looking at £56. Could we put in an offer, what do we think?
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- I was thinking about 40.- 40, yeah.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- 40 to 45, say?- Definitely.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- You are the master hagglers, you two. - I can try.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- If you can give it a go we would be really grateful.- OK.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47Listen, we have 25 minutes already gone
0:13:47 > 0:13:50and we haven't bought a single thing. This is getting bad.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- It's rubbish. - Focus the mind. Any ideas?
0:13:52 > 0:13:55I have seen some things that I thought looked rather nice.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58All in the same cabinet, actually. I'd like your opinion.
0:13:58 > 0:13:59Let's go and have a look.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03But I've also just noticed that propeller that's up the top there.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- By the Second World War Spitfire. - Propeller?! Stop! It's not practical.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10You want small stuff that fits in somebody's house. Come on.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- I don't know. - Come on. Show me these things.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23What are these exactly?
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- Ah, Barbara. Good news, I hope.- It is.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30£45 for the two.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- Right, that doesn't sound a bad deal. - That sounds pretty good.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35You two happy with that?
0:14:35 > 0:14:36If we think about it for a bit,
0:14:36 > 0:14:40but it's definitely much, much nearer what we were looking for.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42That's a possible maybe at 45.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44If you could put that to one side for us, we'll have a quick whizz
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- round here and then come back to you with an answer.- That sounds great.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49Thank you so much.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51Well, that's a potential buy in the old bag!
0:14:51 > 0:14:54But I fear they may have caught the Red Team's bout
0:14:54 > 0:14:56of "can't decide-itis!"
0:14:56 > 0:14:59There were a few things in this cabinet
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- that I thought were very interesting.- OK.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03This Charlotte Rhead jug.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06If we could get that down to about £40.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08It's priced at 65 at the moment.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10So long as it's perfect that would be a really good buy.
0:15:10 > 0:15:11Keith Murray as well.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14That's a really good thing but it's a bit pricey, 175.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17But if it's the same person, you could try and do a deal on the two.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- Yeah. I was thinking 150, 140. - That would be amazing.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24Should I try 140 and see if we can perhaps do it for 150?
0:15:24 > 0:15:26Try. It's a big ask.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29That's a lot more than a 10% drop but try it. Ask Rita.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- Hello, Rita.- Hello.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33What are the odds on calling the person who owns these
0:15:33 > 0:15:35and seeing if they would take 140 for the two?
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- I'll ask.- It's always worth asking.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- Go on. Ask, please. - You don't know until you ask.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44I think I have an idea what the answer is going to be!
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Charlotte Rhead worked out of Stoke-on-Trent at a similar time
0:15:47 > 0:15:49to the more famous Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56Looks like it's time for the Blues to move on.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- Not good news, I'm afraid. - Oh, no.- Really?
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Yes. Unfortunately he's on holiday. - Oh.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09So the very, very best we could do without his permission would be 280.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- What's the best on just the Charlotte Rhead then?- That's 65.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16Could you do 40?
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- Of course I will.- Yes!
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- Thank you.- He's in Thailand.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- So long as it's not got any cracks in.- It won't have any cracks.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- Is it perfect? - It hasn't got AF on it.
0:16:28 > 0:16:29Is that your first buy?
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- I think so, yeah.- It's a good maker and it's got a chance at least.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34I know the other pot was very nice, too,
0:16:34 > 0:16:37but I think that's more eye-catching out of the two of them,
0:16:37 > 0:16:39though the other is slightly better quality.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42The Charlotte Rhead's really cool. Let's go for the Charlotte Rhead.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44The Charlotte Rhead, yes.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45Phew! That's our first buy!
0:16:45 > 0:16:47We've broken our duck. Let's go spend.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- We have two more things to buy. Come on.- Yes, let's go.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Well, get a move on then, Reds.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54That's almost 35 minutes gone!
0:16:57 > 0:16:59That's quite cool.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01What have we found?
0:17:01 > 0:17:05Russian stuff, which I love, and Russian stuff is hot.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09I didn't think we'd find anything but, look.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11Russian stuff is really cool at the moment.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15I really like that, and that's not a bad price even at 190.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18If you could get that for 100, 120, you've got a really good chance.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22There is one item in here that actually I think you can't help
0:17:22 > 0:17:27but be drawn to, which is the really tasteful crab on a plate.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- No! You're joking! - No, I think that's great.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34It is quite literally called the grotesque style, and for good reason!
0:17:34 > 0:17:36Say £50 and see what happens.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38For £50 it actually probably is worth a go.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- I think 100 is a bit steep. - I think we should have a go.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43Perhaps for the both of them and see... Yeah?
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- It might be worth a haggle for the two.- Yeah?
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- Go on, then, go and ask Rita. - Let's go and see what we can do.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51Right, best haggling face on.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53There's a Russian bronze in there
0:17:53 > 0:17:55and also a Palissy ware plate with a crab.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58Could you ask the vendor if they'd do 150 for the two?
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- What is their best price?- Right.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- OK, I'll pop off and do that now for you.- Thank you.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- Hello.- Well, it's not good news again, I'm afraid.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16What did they say?
0:18:16 > 0:18:20We could do 230 for the two.
0:18:20 > 0:18:21That's 20% off.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24That's the most we can do.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26I think that's risky.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28What about just the bronze, what's the best on the bronze?
0:18:28 > 0:18:33- Just on the bronze, we would do that for 160.- Can we have a look?
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- Of course.- I think that's a nice thing. It's a quality item.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Just make sure it's the real thing. - It is really nice.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41And there is that hidden potential if we can do some research and find out.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- Aha!- Here's the little Russian man.
0:18:45 > 0:18:46Here he is. Let's see.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- I think that's really nice. - Is it heavy?
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- If you look underneath... - It is pretty heavy.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55Look, age-wise, you've got some screws, some rust,
0:18:55 > 0:18:57it's not brand-new.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01What would be really nice, if it were pre-1918,
0:19:01 > 0:19:03which would be the revolution, that would be really good.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06It's very nicely made, really nice details on here.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09I think 160, is worth a go.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Yeah, go for it? 160, yeah.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14Shake the woman's hand. Thank you.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17We'll have that for 160. Thank you very much.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19Right, that's number two, we need one more thing.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- I think we need to run, we need to get a motor on now.- Time to dash.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Let's go, come on!
0:19:27 > 0:19:30So nothing for 35 minutes and then 2 buys in 8.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Cor, when pushed you sure can make decisions!
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- Look at her.- Oh!
0:19:38 > 0:19:40She is Art Deco.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43See that style of enamel work on there,
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- that's very specific to the Longuy factory.- OK.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49They are quite collectable in Art Deco worlds.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52OK, how much of a profit do you think we can make on that?
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Well, it's a very collectable object.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57Again on the internet, Longuy collectors on that, I think
0:19:57 > 0:20:00they'll pay 80, 100, £120 for it.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- OK.- It's priced up at...- 90.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07If we can get it down to about £70-£80.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10I'd say do that as our sort of risk, it's up to you.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Do you like it?- I like it. - Very stylish, isn't it?- She is.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Guys, go and have a chat.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18I can feel a phone conversation coming on.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21In the meanwhile, have the Reds figured out their final buy?
0:20:23 > 0:20:25I was wondering if these figures are any good,
0:20:25 > 0:20:26but they've been restored.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28I mean, you can see there's quite a lot of...
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- They are great quality, but restoration is a no-no.- OK.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- It's a bit of a disaster. - OK, we've got about six minutes!
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Panic stations!
0:20:40 > 0:20:42I've got a couple of lovely people here
0:20:42 > 0:20:44looking at your French pottery bust.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47She's got a slight crack in the bottom of the base.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53Now, is it possible for you to accept a £60 for her?
0:20:53 > 0:20:54Oh, thank you very much.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57They're really pleased, they're going to say thank you.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- Hiya, thank you so much. - Thank you so much!
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- This sounds like deal's done. - It does, yeah!- What's happened?
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- We've just got it for 60. - £60? Fantastic.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- We've still got that one last decision to make.- Yes.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- Over the road. - Better get running.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16Be careful of the traffic
0:21:16 > 0:21:18and remember your Green Cross Code, team.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26No, the lady just said, I was just talking to her,
0:21:26 > 0:21:28she said she's got some Troika,
0:21:28 > 0:21:31which normally I hate Troika cos it does look like a breeze block,
0:21:31 > 0:21:32but it sells.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34And look.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35- Oh!- Ooh!
0:21:35 > 0:21:36We like this a lot.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39It's really ugly. Sorry!
0:21:39 > 0:21:43It is! But beauty's in the eye of the beholder.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46I can do a special deal for you on that.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- What's your best price on that? - Well, what's on the ticket?
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- 95 - I could do it for £40. - £40 is amazing.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53I think absolutely, with a minute to go.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56We'd have to be daft not to go for that.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- I'd say deal done. - OK, shake the woman's hand!
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Thank you so much, that's brilliant.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- Thank you very much.- OK, bye-bye.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05Wow! We have done it!
0:22:05 > 0:22:09Three items in all of one hour less one-minute.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13That deal was as short-lived as the Troika factory itself.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16Derived from the Russian meaning "a team of three",
0:22:16 > 0:22:18Troika produced wares for just 21 years.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21I think we've got a chance, we've got some unusual bits.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23The jury's out.
0:22:23 > 0:22:24But we're done.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28So, is it a done deal across the road with the Blues then?
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- Who's got the money? - I've got some money. There we go.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- Smashing, thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Well done. Well shopped.- Just in time!
0:22:37 > 0:22:39By the nick of time.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48That's it! Time's up, let's check out what the Red team bought, eh?
0:22:48 > 0:22:53After much deliberation, they picked up the Charlotte Rhead jug for £40.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58Next, they reigned in the bronze sleigh for a weighty £160.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04Their third item was the Troika square vase for £40. How fitting.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- Well, team, was that fun or not? - Brilliant.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10Was it? Good. Which is your favourite piece?
0:23:10 > 0:23:12I think it'd have to be the Russian piece, think,
0:23:12 > 0:23:15for the excitement of looking into it and finding out all about it.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17Fine. What about you, Sam?
0:23:17 > 0:23:19I actually agree with that, I think the bronze.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21There was a lot of discussion about it
0:23:21 > 0:23:23and it could either be a disaster or very good.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25And which piece is going to bring the biggest profit?
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Hopefully that one.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29The vase was quite nice, too.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31The small square one might do quite well.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34No, not the potato pot, that was awful!
0:23:34 > 0:23:36Anyway, you spent how much?
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- 240.- Who's got the 60 quid?
0:23:39 > 0:23:40I've got it here.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42£60, thank you very much. That goes straight to KB.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45Do you know what you're going to spend it on?
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- No idea.- OK. Well, very good luck with that.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50Meanwhile, why don't we checked out what the Blue team bought, eh?
0:23:50 > 0:23:56First up, they downed the novelty cognac water jug for a spirited £30.
0:23:56 > 0:24:01They bought for £60 the French Art Deco-style pottery bust
0:24:01 > 0:24:02that didn't break the bank.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06And, finally, they bought the necklace and clutch bag for £45.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Right then, you horrible lot.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12Thanks(!)
0:24:12 > 0:24:13Not at all!
0:24:13 > 0:24:16Tell me, which is your favourite, favourite piece?
0:24:16 > 0:24:18I liked the first jug that we bought.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- Do you agree with that?- I agree.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Is your little jug going to bring the biggest profit?
0:24:22 > 0:24:23Er, probably not.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26Potentially we think the Art Deco bust might bring more.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28It's all boom or bust with you two, isn't it?
0:24:28 > 0:24:30How much did you spend?
0:24:30 > 0:24:31We spent 135.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34135. I'd like £165 of leftover lolly, please.
0:24:34 > 0:24:35I have that right here for you.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39It's right there in your hot little mitt, which is marvellous.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- Straight over to Nicholas. - Come on, hand it over.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44Have you got any idea what you're going to spend it on?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Well, I think maybe something glitz and glam,
0:24:46 > 0:24:49something in keeping with the girls here.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51- Oh, thanks! - And something, hopefully,
0:24:51 > 0:24:53that's going to bring a whopping great big profit?
0:24:53 > 0:24:55- That would be a nice bonus. - Wouldn't it just?
0:24:55 > 0:24:57Well, you know your way around these things,
0:24:57 > 0:24:59- so good luck with that, Nick. - Thank you.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01Meanwhile, I'm feeling a little bit peckish,
0:25:01 > 0:25:04and in fact I could do with something toasted.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14Most antique centres these days have facilities,
0:25:14 > 0:25:17a cafe or restaurant for you to enjoy some delicious fodder,
0:25:17 > 0:25:22and of course most British meals aren't complete
0:25:22 > 0:25:26without a slice or two of this, particularly toasted.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29But what did they do in the old days before you had the electric toaster?
0:25:29 > 0:25:34Well, you probably had a toasting fork a bit like this.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38Except that this toasting fork's got some special features.
0:25:38 > 0:25:44For example, it has a double articulation on the end.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45See that?
0:25:45 > 0:25:49This means that the fork bit can move in at least two directions
0:25:49 > 0:25:53on the same plane, which is pretty unusual.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57So unusual, in fact, that the maker thought about applying for a patent,
0:25:57 > 0:26:01and that's why it says "Prov Pat" -
0:26:01 > 0:26:03provisional patent applied for.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05Except he probably didn't bother,
0:26:05 > 0:26:08because this is undoubtedly the prototype.
0:26:08 > 0:26:12Why? Well, it's rather roughly made, to be frank.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15What this maker did was to produce this
0:26:15 > 0:26:17in his forge or workshop or garage.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21He's taken four little strips of iron, which he's hammered out
0:26:21 > 0:26:24and then secured in a flange, and once it's tight in the flange
0:26:24 > 0:26:28he's then hammered the ends to make them slightly triangular
0:26:28 > 0:26:31so that they will grip the piece of bread...
0:26:31 > 0:26:33like that.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36So, here we are, in 1880.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39There's the fire over there, very, very hot,
0:26:39 > 0:26:42and if I stretch forward with the piece of toast
0:26:42 > 0:26:45and suspend it like that in front of the fire,
0:26:45 > 0:26:47and I'd hang about there for about five minutes
0:26:47 > 0:26:49and it would be toasted.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52The problem is, I would also be toasted,
0:26:52 > 0:26:55so this clever maker with his prototype
0:26:55 > 0:26:59included an articulated extension arm,
0:26:59 > 0:27:03so that, at a stroke, I can stick this into the fire
0:27:03 > 0:27:05and not get toasted myself.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07How clever's that?
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Well, it's interesting, and, actually,
0:27:10 > 0:27:15this is a piece of kitchenalia that will appeal to the collectors.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18What would it cost you today here in Hungerford?
0:27:18 > 0:27:21Well, the asking price is £33.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24But the dealer would let you have it,
0:27:24 > 0:27:26if you're nice to him, for 22.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28So, what's it to be?
0:27:28 > 0:27:30Once slice or two?
0:27:41 > 0:27:43Well, what fun is this?
0:27:43 > 0:27:47Special Auction Services Newbury, with Thomas Plant.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49- Tom.- Tim.
0:27:49 > 0:27:50- A rare treat.- Welcome!
0:27:50 > 0:27:54So, for the Reds, for a kick-off we've got the Charlotte Rhead jug.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57Well, these jugs, Art Deco in style,
0:27:57 > 0:28:00vintage looking know, good colours -
0:28:00 > 0:28:02I think we should get it away at 40-60.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04Do you? £40 paid, so that's OK.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06The team are going to be frightfully pleased with you.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10Now, the object which could be embarrassing for the Reds
0:28:10 > 0:28:12is, of course, the Russian bronze,
0:28:12 > 0:28:15because, like all these bronzes, they're incredibly difficult
0:28:15 > 0:28:17to date and be absolutely certain of, aren't they?
0:28:17 > 0:28:19Absolutely, and they are being copied.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23We've gone with this as 20th-century.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25If it is Grachev, Vasili,
0:28:25 > 0:28:29and an original, it's four figures.
0:28:29 > 0:28:31- Oh!- It's not.- No.
0:28:31 > 0:28:34I admire the team for spending, you know,
0:28:34 > 0:28:36- three figures on something... - £160, indeed.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38Well, we've estimated 120-180.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42So, that's rather diplomatically right in the middle then, isn't it?
0:28:42 > 0:28:44Diplomatically, as we like to be, but it's a bronze.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47You know, find me another bronze for that money.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49Onto the Troika pottery. Do you like it?
0:28:49 > 0:28:51Um...
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- You know, not really. - Do you not?
0:28:53 > 0:28:56The whole thing about Troika is it's very easy to learn about,
0:28:56 > 0:28:58just pick up a book, read the book and it's done.
0:28:58 > 0:29:01Well, all you have to do is pick it up and it says "Troika Pottery"
0:29:01 > 0:29:03on the bottom and usually has the initials of the maker.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06- It does, it does.- What's your estimate on the Troika?- 50-80.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Is it?- Yeah.- £40 paid.
0:29:08 > 0:29:10So, you see, potentially, Thomas,
0:29:10 > 0:29:12your estimates are absolutely spot on.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14On the other hand, if we get it wrong they're going to need
0:29:14 > 0:29:17their bonus buy, so let's go and have a look at it.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20- Well, team, this is fun, isn't it?- Yes.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23Kate Bateman had £60 of leftover lolly.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25What did you invest in, Kate?
0:29:25 > 0:29:28Well, I got...these.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31Quite fun, novelty items, golfing.
0:29:31 > 0:29:35I didn't spend all the money, it was £24 for the 2.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37- I think they're rather kooky. - That looks like a hand grenade!
0:29:37 > 0:29:40One's a table lighter, one is a corkscrew,
0:29:40 > 0:29:41and there's lots of collectors there.
0:29:41 > 0:29:43I mean, it's not going to make a huge profit,
0:29:43 > 0:29:46but there's a chance of profit cos it's quite quirky and fun.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48And there's a practical purpose, right?
0:29:48 > 0:29:50You could take a cork out with that, couldn't you?
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- I suppose so, yes.- Or a nice cigar.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- £12 each?- Think about it. - Yeah. Not too bad, actually.
0:29:56 > 0:29:57I like this one more, I have to say.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59I bought the other one just to make a lot.
0:29:59 > 0:30:01That's more unusual, but as a lot, yes, it's good.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04I have many customers that play golf,
0:30:04 > 0:30:05so it fits with those, really.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08A bit late to e-mail them, but nevertheless...!
0:30:08 > 0:30:10- How much do you think they're going to make?- Not a lot.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12I mean, I would put £30-£40 on them.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14Maybe if we can get sort of £20 each.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16We'll certainly have to think about that.
0:30:16 > 0:30:18Have a think, you don't have to choose now,
0:30:18 > 0:30:21but we will find out right now from the auctioneer
0:30:21 > 0:30:23what he thinks about Kate's little balls.
0:30:25 > 0:30:29Now, Tom, you're an expert on all things spherical.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31- I quite like these.- Do you?
0:30:31 > 0:30:33I quite like the table lighter as a golf ball,
0:30:33 > 0:30:35- yeah, they're very popular. - It's fun, isn't it?
0:30:35 > 0:30:36What do you think? '30s, '50s?
0:30:36 > 0:30:41We said '50s. That's just a 1960s, '70s bit of fun.
0:30:41 > 0:30:45- But the lighter is fabulous.- OK.
0:30:45 > 0:30:49So, what's your estimate on the lighter and the corkscrew together?
0:30:49 > 0:30:51- 30 to 50.- Is it?- Mmm.- OK.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53- Kate paid £24.- She's done well.
0:30:53 > 0:30:55Hasn't she done well?
0:30:55 > 0:30:59Now, moving on to the Blues, we've got the bar-top water jug.
0:31:00 > 0:31:05The thing is, Tom, that these trade breweriana related items
0:31:05 > 0:31:06do have a collecting following.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09- Breweriana does have a following. - But that's modern, though.
0:31:09 > 0:31:14- It's not that old, no. We've estimated it £20-£30.- Have you?
0:31:14 > 0:31:18- Well, £30 was paid. Now, what about the pottery bust?- I like that.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21- Do you?- I do. I do, because again,
0:31:21 > 0:31:24it's Art Nouveau, she looks quite demure.
0:31:24 > 0:31:29Love the pinafore dress with this pretty whiplash Art Nouveau design.
0:31:29 > 0:31:31- You know, bit of effort's gone into that.- Yeah.
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- How old is that thing, though, Tom? - I do think it's period.- Do you?
0:31:36 > 0:31:38- I think it's '30s, yeah.- OK.
0:31:38 > 0:31:40- Well, it's quite desirable, then, isn't it?- I think it is.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42- OK, how much? - We've put 60 to 80 on it.
0:31:42 > 0:31:44OK, £60 paid, so that's on the button.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46- Not bad, is it? - And what about the cocktail bag?
0:31:46 > 0:31:50- I think the bag's really pedestrian. - Do you?- I do.- Oh, right.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52I don't mind the pearls.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55So, how much for the old bag and the string of pearls?
0:31:55 > 0:31:56Really, it's £20-£30.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01£45 paid. I tell you, this team have been a bit chancy.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03I think they'll need their bonus buy,
0:32:03 > 0:32:04so let's go and have a look at it.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09Now, H and K, this is the moment.
0:32:09 > 0:32:14You spent £135, you gave the man £165, and apparently,
0:32:14 > 0:32:16- he's bought something blue. - And something big!
0:32:16 > 0:32:19- I have. Something from the Orient. - Ohhh, lovely!
0:32:19 > 0:32:21And what about that little duo?
0:32:21 > 0:32:23I like that. So, how much did you pay for both of them?
0:32:23 > 0:32:27- I paid £85.- This is Chinese hardwood, yes?- Chinese hardwood.
0:32:27 > 0:32:30Yes, I mean, they are in an 18th century shape and style,
0:32:30 > 0:32:33but they are a 20th century copy.
0:32:33 > 0:32:36I mean, originally, there should be four. They should be a quartetto.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38But we've got two out of the four.
0:32:38 > 0:32:40But for £85, I mean the market is so hot,
0:32:40 > 0:32:42I thought it was a good shout at profit in that.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44- They're very pretty. - How much can we make?
0:32:44 > 0:32:47Well, that's the big question, how much.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49Hopefully, they'll make over £100.
0:32:49 > 0:32:52I'd like to see them make a couple of hundred pounds
0:32:52 > 0:32:54- if the right buyers are at the room. - Yeah.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56So, £85 paid.
0:32:56 > 0:32:59Might make 100, might make 120, difficult to predict,
0:32:59 > 0:33:02but that's up to maybe £40 profit in it,
0:33:02 > 0:33:05if you follow your leader, yeah.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08On the other hand, you may have done so well at that point, girls,
0:33:08 > 0:33:11that you don't need to bother with the bonus buy anyway.
0:33:11 > 0:33:12That's what we hope!
0:33:12 > 0:33:14In which case, you'll have some choices, which is lovely.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17Anyway, thanks for that, Nick. Meanwhile, for the audience at home,
0:33:17 > 0:33:22let's find out what Thomas Plant thinks about the Chinese tables.
0:33:24 > 0:33:28OK, Tom. Two Chinese hardwood tables, not very old, I would say.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32No, not very old. They might be missing a few friends.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34What, you think there were more tables?
0:33:34 > 0:33:35Yeah, I think it's been split up.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39So, traditionally, a nest of tables would have three, a trio,
0:33:39 > 0:33:41or four, a quartetto, wouldn't they?
0:33:41 > 0:33:43Absolutely. And the Chinese have four.
0:33:43 > 0:33:46They're great for the side of the sofa. They're good for modern living.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48So, how much, Tom?
0:33:48 > 0:33:50- Well, I put them in at £70-£100. - Quite right.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54- £85 was paid by the cunning monkey Hall.- Oh, well, that's not bad.
0:33:54 > 0:33:58Good stuff. The big thing is, Tom, are you taking the sale today?
0:33:58 > 0:33:59Of course!
0:33:59 > 0:34:01That's a relief.
0:34:03 > 0:34:0628. 30. Five.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08At 35, I have for the hopper. At 35, all done.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- OK, well, team, this is fun, isn't it?- It is.
0:34:11 > 0:34:14When was the last auction you were at, Sarah?
0:34:14 > 0:34:17I've never been to an auction. This is the first time, actually.
0:34:17 > 0:34:19- Thinking about it. - That's an admission! Ooh-ar.
0:34:19 > 0:34:22- Have you ever been to an auction? - No.- Oh, my Lordy!
0:34:22 > 0:34:24This is marvellous, isn't it?
0:34:24 > 0:34:27Anyway, we're building up to the critique moment, I have to tell you.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30First up, then, the Charlotte Rhead jug, and here it comes.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32There we are. Ribbed vase with a single handle.
0:34:32 > 0:34:37Golden leaves, very attractive, this one here. Start me here at £20.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40Start me here at 20. £20 for the Charlotte Rhead.
0:34:40 > 0:34:43At £20, £20, is there any advance on 20?
0:34:43 > 0:34:45At £20. Surely it's worth 20?
0:34:45 > 0:34:48Oh, dear. Ten, I've got. I'll take a bid of £10.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50I'll take a £10 bid. Do I have 12?
0:34:50 > 0:34:5312, I've got. 15?
0:34:53 > 0:34:5518. 20?
0:34:55 > 0:34:58Go on, you shake your head and your card. 22.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00- Good. At 22 it is, 22 I have. - Look out.
0:35:00 > 0:35:03At 22 in the room. Is there any advance on 22?
0:35:03 > 0:35:04I thought this would be worth more.
0:35:04 > 0:35:09- At £22. All done, then. 22.- £22.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13They're not partial to their jugs around here. Minus £18.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16OK, now, this is the high risk.
0:35:16 > 0:35:19Modelled after Grachev, Grachev here,
0:35:19 > 0:35:23this is the very attractive horse and sleigh.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26And start me here at £100.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30Any advance on £100? At £100.
0:35:30 > 0:35:31100, 100, 100.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33110 we have online now.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37110, it is online. Is there any advance at 110?
0:35:37 > 0:35:39We have an online bid of 110.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42Surely somebody here wants to contest the online bid of 110?
0:35:42 > 0:35:44110 once.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47- The maiden bid's going to get it online.- Uh-oh.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50I don't believe it. 110 twice.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54110. Oh, dear. £110. That's minus £50.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57- I thought that was going to do really well.- Uh-oh, minus 68.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01- It's not a winning combination, is it?- No.- Minus 68.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04- 68.- Come on.- Oh, dear. OK.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07Decorated by Penny Black,
0:36:07 > 0:36:09bid's here with me, straight in at £50.
0:36:09 > 0:36:13- Ooh!- Straight in at 55. 65, and I'm out.
0:36:13 > 0:36:15Online at 65 it is.
0:36:15 > 0:36:17- Online at 65.- Oh, good. - Is there any advance?
0:36:17 > 0:36:19At £65, we have.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22Selling at 65. Once, twice at 65...
0:36:22 > 0:36:26Yes! Well done, team, that's perfect. That's plus £25.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Just like that. Isn't that marvellous?
0:36:28 > 0:36:3425 and 68 is 43, -43, which is not so bad, is it?
0:36:34 > 0:36:36- No.- It might be a winning score, -43.- Could be.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38So what are you going to do about the bonus buy, then?
0:36:38 > 0:36:40Are you going to go with these two golf jobs?
0:36:40 > 0:36:42We might as well. We've got nothing to lose, really.
0:36:42 > 0:36:44That's it. The decision's made.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46We're going with the bonus buy, and here it comes.
0:36:46 > 0:36:5136, a novelty Art Deco table lighter, modelled as a golf ball.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53And the very smart chrome corkscrew.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55Start the bidding with me here, £15.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57At 15.
0:36:57 > 0:36:5915, 18 we have online. At 18 now.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02- Go on.- Do I have £20 in the room?
0:37:02 > 0:37:05At £18, all done. £18, selling then...
0:37:05 > 0:37:06- 20 it is, at 20.- Yes!
0:37:06 > 0:37:10At 20, coming in at £20. At £20, all done.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13Internet coming back in, it's gone yellow, means they want to bid.
0:37:13 > 0:37:14No, they're not. At £20.
0:37:14 > 0:37:19Oh, dear. £20. We've compounded the error.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21-£4.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25So, overall, you're minus £47, which could be a winning score.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- So we perhaps shouldn't give up our day jobs, then!- It's not too bad.
0:37:28 > 0:37:29LAUGHTER
0:37:29 > 0:37:31Anyway, all will be revealed later.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33I think you've been frightfully brave. Well done.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- OK, team, do you know how the Reds got on?- No.
0:37:40 > 0:37:42- We don't want you to know how they got on.- No, I know.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45First up is going to be the brandy advertising water jug,
0:37:45 > 0:37:47and here it comes.
0:37:47 > 0:37:51Lot number 47 is the Martell Cognac novelty water jug.
0:37:51 > 0:37:54Very nice thing, this one here. Start me at £10.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57£10 for the water jug. 10, 12, 15, sir.
0:37:57 > 0:37:5915, and I'm out at 15.
0:37:59 > 0:38:04- Any advance at 15? 18 now. - Go on!- 18 it is, at 18 online.
0:38:04 > 0:38:05Looking for one more at 18.
0:38:05 > 0:38:09All done, then, at 18, and 20, I have. 20, it's in the room at £20.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12- More than that! - Any advance at 20? 20, 20, 20?
0:38:12 > 0:38:14At 20, is there any advance?
0:38:14 > 0:38:18- 22 now.- Yes!- Go on, one more. - Yes!- You started it!
0:38:18 > 0:38:2222. 22, I have. I'll have five if you want.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24Five, he says.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- Go on!- Yes! Usually 25. - He nods his head at 25.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28At 25, I have.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29£25 once.
0:38:29 > 0:38:3225 twice. If you're going to bid,
0:38:32 > 0:38:34bid now or for ever hold your peace.
0:38:34 > 0:38:35At 25.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- 25, it's in the room.- £25.
0:38:37 > 0:38:39Bad luck, girls, it's only minus £5,
0:38:39 > 0:38:41- but I think that's really cool. - Could have been worse.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43Could have been a lot worse. OK, now your bust.
0:38:43 > 0:38:47An Art Deco continental pottery bust, in the style of Longhi,
0:38:47 > 0:38:50very nice, this one. Start me here, £40.
0:38:50 > 0:38:5540 for this one. 45, 50. Five. 60?
0:38:55 > 0:38:58Do we have 60? At 60, we have, at £60 online.
0:38:58 > 0:39:0065 it is, online at 65.
0:39:00 > 0:39:04- At 65, and 70 now. - You're in profit, girls.
0:39:04 > 0:39:05Any advance at £70?
0:39:05 > 0:39:07At 75, it bids again.
0:39:07 > 0:39:09It's all right, you can join in.
0:39:10 > 0:39:11This is an auction.
0:39:11 > 0:39:15- 80 now.- 80!- Yes! - All on the internet!
0:39:15 > 0:39:16At 80, at 80, at 80.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18All done, then, at 80.
0:39:18 > 0:39:21- And 5 now.- 85! It's going on.
0:39:21 > 0:39:22At 85, 85, and 90?
0:39:22 > 0:39:24At 90 it is.
0:39:24 > 0:39:25£90 online.
0:39:25 > 0:39:29- One more online?- Go on! - 90 once, 90 twice. Done.- Oh!
0:39:29 > 0:39:32You've done it. £90. That's £30 profit just like that.
0:39:32 > 0:39:35£30, just up. £30 plus.
0:39:35 > 0:39:40So cool. That is +25 overall. OK, girls. Here we go.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42Vintage Saks New York clutch bag,
0:39:42 > 0:39:46together with the simulated pearl and diamante knotted necklace.
0:39:46 > 0:39:48Start me here, £20.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50£20. Any advance at 20?
0:39:50 > 0:39:53I have 20 here, online at 20.
0:39:53 > 0:39:54Looking for 2 if you want it.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56Looking for 2 if you want it.
0:39:56 > 0:40:00At 20 once, 20 twice. That's the maiden bid. We're all quiet.
0:40:00 > 0:40:03- That means we've broken even. - You just lost £25 on that.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05You had £25 before, which, after all this lot,
0:40:05 > 0:40:07means you are absolutely nowhere.
0:40:07 > 0:40:09- LAUGHTER - You have nothing. No profit,
0:40:09 > 0:40:11no loss, no shame, no gain.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13- All right? Isn't that ridiculous? - Yes! It is.
0:40:13 > 0:40:16- The helter-skelter of this business.- It is.
0:40:16 > 0:40:18- You were right up there, weren't you?- We tried.
0:40:18 > 0:40:20And you're right down in the gutter again, darling.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22What about the bonus buy? Are you going with it?
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Yeah, we said we'd probably go for it.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26- We're going to go for it. - Go with the Chinese tables?
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- Yes, definitely.- That's it, then. The decision's made.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31We're going with the bonus buy, and here come the Chinese tables.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34A nest of two Chinese hardwood occasional tables.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37Bids starting with me here, straight in at 50.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39On my book, bid here at £50.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42Is there any advance at 50? 50 I have.
0:40:42 > 0:40:43Looking for five if you want it.
0:40:43 > 0:40:4550, 50, 50.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47Two people interested online. Are you going to bid?
0:40:47 > 0:40:51At £50 once. £50 twice.
0:40:51 > 0:40:52Last chance, online bidders.
0:40:52 > 0:40:55£50, and I'm selling on my book. £50.
0:40:55 > 0:40:59- Oh, no! £50? That's a disappointment.- That's a steal!
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- Minus £35. Oh, God. - That is disappointing.- It is.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04That is really disappointing.
0:41:04 > 0:41:08- Oh, girls, you're not going to cry? - Sad now, yeah.- I'm sad!
0:41:10 > 0:41:16- That's not right, is it? Two Chinese tables in hardwood for £50?- Yeah.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19Oh, dear, girls. Never mind. Minus £35 might be a winning score.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22Don't say a word to the Reds, and all will be revealed
0:41:22 > 0:41:23- in a moment, all right?- Fantastic.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25You've been so brave. Aren't they brave?
0:41:31 > 0:41:34Well, well, well, teams. This is the result, isn't it?
0:41:34 > 0:41:36- Have you been chatting to one another?- ALL: No.
0:41:36 > 0:41:40Well, I can reveal that nobody's going home with any cash today.
0:41:40 > 0:41:45And there's only £12 of losses between our teams today.
0:41:45 > 0:41:47So, it's close enough, isn't it?
0:41:47 > 0:41:51And the runners-up today, by £12,
0:41:51 > 0:41:52are the Reds.
0:41:52 > 0:41:53VARIOUS: Awww!
0:41:53 > 0:41:56- Which is bad luck.- Yes!- Well done. - Not a massive shock, to be honest!
0:41:56 > 0:41:58It's not a massive shock.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02You made £25 profits rather brilliantly
0:42:02 > 0:42:04on your troika pot, didn't you?
0:42:04 > 0:42:07Which was your sole shaft of glory, really.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10I still don't really understand why the Russian bronze didn't do better,
0:42:10 > 0:42:13cos you stood every chance of having a bit of a tickle with that.
0:42:13 > 0:42:16But anyway, there it is. I hope you've had a lovely time,
0:42:16 > 0:42:18- Sarah, have you? - Yes, and I really enjoyed myself.
0:42:18 > 0:42:19- Very much so.- Well, we've loved it.
0:42:19 > 0:42:21- Christophe, good for you? - Very good for me.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23Only £12 in it, so there's no shame.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27But the winners today, who managed to win by only losing £35...
0:42:27 > 0:42:28LAUGHTER
0:42:28 > 0:42:30- Are Hattie and Kara. Well done, girls.- Yes!
0:42:30 > 0:42:32Which is brilliant, isn't it?
0:42:32 > 0:42:34And you made a lovely profit on your Longhi bust.
0:42:34 > 0:42:35That was a good number.
0:42:35 > 0:42:38And actually, you had a wiped face
0:42:38 > 0:42:40at the moment that you went with the bonus buy,
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- which sadly did not perform so well. - Not as well.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46Anyway, it made no difference to the end tally.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49You are definitely victors today, and I congratulate you.
0:42:49 > 0:42:50In fact, it's been such fun,
0:42:50 > 0:42:53why do you join us soon for some more bargain-hunting?
0:42:53 > 0:42:55- Yes?- ALL: Yes!