Derby 2 Bargain Hunt

With its expansive vistas, stately homes and country estates,

Derbyshire has featured in many a TV period drama.

But, today, we've got our own special brand of drama.

So, lights, cameras, action.

Let's go bargain hunting. Yeah.

There's no need to go up hill and down dale for our teams today

here in Derby, because they're all under one roof.

And what a great roof that is.

Let's have a quick peek as to what's coming up.

On today's programme, the Reds are ready to rock.

-Whilst the Blues revert to childhood.

-I absolutely love it.

I've got children,

and you can't pick them up like this any more, you know?

But will there be cheers or tears at the auction?

-And I can tell you I'm at 28.

-Well done. Hey.

Let's all get introduced.

So, on the programme today, we've got two teams of friends.

For the Reds, we've got Russ and Rob,

-and for the Blues, we've got Becky and Terry. Hello, everyone.

-Hello.

-Hello.

-Lovely to see you. Now, music brought you two together.

-Is that right?

-That's right, yep.

-We first met one another about seven years ago.

-Summat like that.

About right, isn't it? Working for a music retailer.

So did you just hit it off then?

When we found out we were into the same sort of music that's when we...

-So what is your type of music?

-I like a bit of everything.

My main passion is rock music.

And has that expanded your CD collection as a result?

I've got around and about 3,000 CDs,

-and then there's the records to add on to that.

-You jest.

-It's about right.

-You still working in the music shop?

Unfortunately, not any more. No, I've moved over to become a postman now.

I like doing long-distance walks,

and so I've been able to transfer that into my new job.

Well, that's very nice, isn't it?

Do you know how many miles you walk a day then?

-Between six and ten miles a day.

-That's amazing, isn't it?

Good for you.

Now, Rob, when you're not at work you're still involved with music.

Yeah. I'm always involved in music one way or another.

I've got some guitar students that I teach guitar to,

and I'm in a tribute band, a covers band, called Flatfoot,

and we play, like, weddings, birthday parties.

-What sort of music?

-Rock'n'roll, Beatles, Creedence, The Stones.

What sort of things are you going to buy together today, do you think?

Well, being as we are all musicians, we've got this music thing going on,

we want to find some cool old instrument or something musical.

-Something along that vein.

-Yep.

Anyway, welcome to the programme, it's going to be great.

-Now, girls, unlike the boys you met socially, didn't you?

-Yes.

That's right, yeah. We met about four years ago.

Becky was introduced to me by her boyfriend,

who I worked with at the time.

She came to a housewarming of mine,

and we've hit it off ever since, really.

-And you go on holiday and all that lark?

-Yes.

-We went to Tenerife first, didn't we?

-Yeah.

That was when we really started being quite close.

Since then it's been lovely.

And, Becky, being sociable is part of your job, isn't it?

Yeah, I'm a carer in the community.

So I visit the elderly in their own homes, looking after them,

and just trying to make them smile is what I enjoy the most.

-They all watch Bargain Hunt, right?

-Of course.

-And they all can't wait to see me on it.

-I bet they can't.

Well, that's going to be fun.

So, Terry, you work for a charity shop, yeah?

I used to work for a charity shop. I worked there four years.

I now work for a car retailer.

I'm fascinated in the charity shops.

-Who sorts the good stuff from the bad stuff?

-That was me.

So you're going to be terribly good on Bargain Hunt today, aren't you?

Well, I hope so, but I won't have the internet to hand to check.

-Is that what you use in the charity shop?

-Ordinarily.

You see something come in, see a mark on the bottom,

then I'd go on the internet and have a check.

Anyway, we'll kick off with £300 apiece. Here we go.

Here's your £300.

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

Very, very, very good luck.

Well, what cracking contestants.

All we need now is an expert or two and the teams are complete.

The Reds won't stand on ceremony

as they've got Drill Sergeant Nick Hall,

and the Blues have the practically perfect Jonathan Pratt.

Well, here we are, guys. We're going to rock this gig, aren't we?

-Yeah, of course we are.

-Absolutely.

-You love your music memorabilia, don't you?

-That's right, yeah.

That's got to be our thing.

We've got to find some rock and pop for you.

-So, ladies, I hear you're a couple of party animals.

-Of course.

-Took the day off.

-What's going to be the highlights of today?

Well, we're looking for some... I want some owl things. I love owls.

-And, hopefully, something with a profit on it.

-Absolutely.

Well, look, there's plenty of stuff in here. Let's get stuck in.

I'm looking for old toys and anything that takes my fancy, really.

Well, let's go and see if we can find something

that takes your fancy. Come on.

OK, you're on the clock.

Already the Reds look to be hitting the right note.

I've spotted something.

A little bird tells me that we might want to start looking over there.

I don't know what it could possibly be,

but there's something that's drawing me over here I think you might like.

-Oh, wow! I like that.

-Oh, hello!

Got my body double.

I've got two rock gods here with me today, looking for a bargain,

that collect and play and are just music through and through.

So, what's your instant thoughts? I mean, what...

-Wow is my instant thought!

-The banjo?

-The banjolele, yeah.

-It's a mandolin banjolele. DEALER:

-It's a manjolele.

-A manjolele?

-Yeah.

-Wow!

-Yeah.

-Or is it a banjolin?

-Give us a tune, go on.

-Well, at least a little tinkle.

-It's probably out of tune.

No, it's in.

-Yeah, it's horribly out of tune.

-I'm going to pass the hat round.

Give generously, or he'll carry on.

Well, we don't know how much it is yet, so maybe we should...

Well, let's just ask him how much it is.

-How much do you want for your mandolele?

-I want 120 quid for it.

-What's the name on that?

-John Grey & Sons.

-You don't have to decide yet.

We've got most of our hour still to go,

-and all of the budget still to spend.

-You're right.

-Very true.

-You don't have to blow it just yet, but...

-We may be coming back.

DEALER: I think you should blow it just now, don't listen to him.

Ha! You can't blame a man for trying.

Talking of men trying, how's JP getting on?

-I really like that pushchair.

-Why do you like the pushchair?

Is it the maternal instinct coming out in you?

Oh, God, don't tell my boyfriend.

I like the proper prams anyway, but I've always wanted, like, a toy one.

Go down the side, and have a look at it, and see what you think.

-It's only 28.

-Is the hood in nice order? I don't know.

-Is there a name on there?

-I can't see any name.

What you have here is a little child's pram from the

'50s or '60s perhaps. It's quite simply made.

A sort of, almost, like, riveted metal sheets.

Transfers with little bears and animals on, which is rather sweet.

Hood's in nice condition, and nicely faded, as you'd expect.

Looks the part, doesn't it? A little bit of rust, but nothing too bad.

-I absolutely love it.

-What's it on at?

-28.

-Let's see what we can do.

-Give her a smile!

-Would you take 15 for the pushchair?

Now, this dealer is a bit camera shy.

DEALER: If we were going to reduce it we'd be looking at about 24.

This isn't with it either. I'll just pop that in there.

Oh, I don't know, I'm sure that was with it. It looks like it's with it.

-Why? What's on it?

-A little child's thing like that.

-Just a little child's...

-Oh!

I do like the rattle. How much is that one?

-DEALER:

-It's seven that one.

-Could we get both in for a good price?

-DEALER:

-Could do both in for 28.

-She's nodding her head.

She wanted it at 28 for just the pushchair.

-DEALER:

-I should have stuck with that.

-I know.

Going for this little child's rattle with it as well,

-and, £28, you're happy?

-Yes, I'm absolutely...

-DEALER:

-28?

-Go for it.

-It's lovely.

-Wonderful.

-DEALER:

-OK, fantastic.

-Shake her hand.

-Thank you. DEALER:

-Thank you very much.

That's not bad going, is it? We've got one object already...

We've only been in here two minutes.

Well, nearer seven minutes gone in fact, Bex,

but, still, a super quick time for your first purchase.

If only those Reds could get away from things with strings.

-There's this Fender Strat here.

-OK.

I mean, obviously, it's a big name.

-With my limited knowledge, that is a big name.

-It is, yeah.

From all of the pop stars.

All of the great players, Clapton, Harrison, everyone plays a Strat.

-Yeah.

-It's that that caught my eye.

-OK.

-£70.

Because this is a bit of a vintage one, isn't it?

-It looks really old.

-What sort of date would you put on that?

Late '60s, early '70s.

Which is right in the heart of that rock'n'roll era, isn't it?

I mean, for a brand-new one you're going to pay 4-500 quid.

-As much as that?

-Yeah, but I'm not sure if it could be a copy.

It looks quite new. Let's see what it plays like.

Go on, I'll hold that.

That's my contribution to this, holding that.

Quite nice.

Do you find that people randomly throw coins at you during the day

-when you're doing that?

-I wish they would.

Well, it's got the look, it's got the name.

Now, if you think the price is a really keen price,

I'm quite happy for you guys to spend some money on this.

-I might ask the guy if there's anything wrong with it.

-Good idea.

-Because it seems a bit too good for the price.

-Too good to be true.

-Yeah.

-Well, have a chat to him, he's just here.

-Shall we ask him?

Hi. You all right, my dude? What's wrong with this?

-DEALER:

-What's wrong with it?

-It seems really cheap for 70 quid.

-DEALER:

-It's made by Satellite.

-Oh, so it's not a real one?

-DEALER:

-No, it's '70s.

-Oh! OK.

-DEALER:

-What it'll be, it'll be something like 1,500-1,600 quid,

maybe a couple of grand if it was a...

That's why I was like, "70 quid? Hang on a minute.

"That's not right."

-DEALER:

-It wouldn't be there for that. It's still a desirable guitar.

I don't think it would make much at auction though,

-being not a real one.

-What a shame.

Still, that seems to have pushed them away from the guitar stand.

So, from rock to tea.

-Oh, a really good tea service.

-Can you have a look?

Everill & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent.

-DEALER:

-It's not complete. It's 40 for the set.

I've got loads of stuff like this. I do like stuff like this,

but the stuff I've got I don't go for for value.

I just love the look of them. I like stuff like this.

-Well, it's a pretty pattern.

-Yeah, it's lovely.

It's a very Victorian shape. It's a, sort of, compressed baluster.

The style of it would be, sort of, would be Victorian.

Sort of, about 1840s or '50s or something.

With miniature tea services, people will pay,

certainly if it were complete, you know,

you'll make more than a full-size tea service, because this has a

more collecting angle than the sort of tea service which is functional.

First purchase, pram.

Next one, children's tea service.

I don't know, where are we going with this?

-I'm going to go for them.

-If you really like it.

I mean, you've got a whole lot of ceramics on the table here,

-and you homed in straight on that.

-Yes.

-It's because it's tiny. I think it's cute.

-Go for ten quid.

-And then go higher?

-Yeah, just go right for the jugular.

-Yeah, I'm going for it.

-Yes.

-DEALER:

-Hello.

-As you know, I love this. Would you take £10?

-DEALER:

-What's on it?

It's got 40. I know, I'm being cheeky, I've gone for it.

-DEALER:

-Oh, that's a big discount. Go on, then.

-You would? Thank you.

Before she changes her mind!

I'm going to have to go for it, aren't I?

-Thanks a lot.

-DEALER:

-OK then.

-Lovely. Well, there you are.

-That was amazing.

-I'm quite proud of myself.

-What did you say?

-How did you...?

-It was the look. I gave her the look. The womanly look.

The womanly look, eh? Well, every day is a school day.

I wonder if you can learn this womanly look business.

Could come in handy, eh, chaps?

So, that's two purchases in about 20 minutes.

I mean, that's ridiculous, actually.

That means we've got lots to spend and we've got lots of time.

I mean, this is just like a bit of Sunday morning shopping now,

-really, isn't it?

-Browsing, now.

-It's a breeze, isn't it?

Yeah, sounds like a walk in the park.

The pram and tea set may come in handy then. So, Reds, two behind.

Now could be a good time to make a purchase

because that's 20 minutes gone.

How about some silver? Silver always seems to sell well.

Silver does very well, and, actually, silver,

when it's mounted onto a nice piece of glass does even better still.

-Right.

-That's a really nice-looking thing, isn't it?

-It's a cracking-looking thing.

-It's a nice colour of blue.

-You like that?

Isn't it just? So, you've got your silver there, mounted onto glass.

You've got a really nice pattern on the top here, as well.

Is that a crest of anything?

No, it's just a decorative motif,

but it's actually silver inlaid into a tortoiseshell top there,

and the whole thing is a good hundred years old or more.

-It's Edwardian.

-OK.

-How much is it though?

-It is £155.

Well, I could see it making 100 and something pounds at auction.

-Right. OK.

-So if you get it down near that 100 mark

I think there's a margin in there.

Well, shall we ask him? See what he can do.

-Let's see what we can get on the price.

-Hello, there. Hi.

We love this little scent bottle.

Just wondering what sort of margin you could move down to.

-DEALER:

-I could do it for 115. 115.

-115. What about 105?

That's a nice round number, isn't it?

-DEALER:

-I like it even better if we can meet halfway at 110.

-110?

-DEALER:

-Yes.

-Well, guys, what do you think?

-Tempting. What do you think?

Tempting. It's even more tempting at 105. Any possibility?

-DEALER:

-I've tried very hard to help you at 110.

Is that your absolute death?

-DEALER:

-It is.

-Well, it's decision time then.

-It's 110 or walk away, I think.

-Yeah.

-Yeah, let's do it.

-You want it?

-Let's go for it. DEALER:

-Wonderful. Thank you very much.

-Thank you. DEALER:

-Well bought. Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

Yep, well done, fellas, and a proper antique to boot.

That's one of the three bought, a third of the time gone,

-we're on track.

-We're on schedule.

-On schedule.

-Absolutely on track.

-Are you happy?

-We're happy.

-You're happy, I'm happy.

-Come on, let's go and rock'n'roll some more, guys.

-OK.

Time to play catch-up, eh?

Now, the Blues seem to be filling up a nursery.

This is rather sweet.

-I think it would scare children these days, wouldn't it?

-Yeah.

-He looks like a growler.

-Shall we try him?

-Oh. Well, I'm disappointed.

No. No, but he is straw filled. I would say he's worth...

He's worth 60, 80, 70 to £100, but I've got children and,

you know, I can't pick them up like this any more, you know.

-That's how we hold our wine, isn't it?

-I'm putting it down.

-Let's go. Let's move.

-You really like it.

-I do rather like it.

I do. I can't help it.

Oh, JP, you old softie.

Now, let me show you something else to keep you warm at night.

Chilblains were an area of irritation on your extremities,

ie your fingers or your toe-toes,

that was caused by extremes of heat and cold.

Now we have central heating and the temperature, pretty well,

is the same throughout our homes, we don't get chilblains any more,

but they were a big problem,

and with a big problem like that, the solution was to keep warm,

and these things, hot-water bottles, were very popular.

You'd take your hot-water bottle with you and fill it up on a train,

because trains were cold, and this one is made of stoneware.

Not rubber bottles or plastic bottles,

but stoneware bottles, and the thing I really like about this is...

..that.

Look at that. The trade name on this hot-water bottle is The Bungalow.

It's got a registered number, look.

So you could find out when that design was registered by Denby.

Probably around about 1910, I would guess,

and it says Denby Stoneware on the bottom.

Stoneware, because this thing needs to take hot water,

seriously hot water, before you screw the top on,

so it can't be a ceramic that can't take hot water,

and, of course, it is a most appropriate thing to find

here in Derby, because the Denby factory was founded in 1850

about 20 minutes up the road from Derby.

Now, if you think that one is fun, then try this one on for size.

This is a hot-water bottle, made by Denby again, made of stoneware,

but this time there is a novelty in the form of a handbag.

So, for the woman who is travelling on the train,

or even in a motorcar, but wants to keep toasty warm,

she'd have one of these jokers about her presence.

It's got a screw-off top,

and in about 1930, a woman would have gone

and bought a Denby hot-water bottle in the form of a handbag

and, literally, taken that handbag to keep her hands warm,

to keep the chilblains at bay on her travels.

Extraordinary, isn't it?

All, now, incredibly out of fashion,

but interesting as little social statements.

Are they worth anything?

Well, as they say, some are worth more than others,

and at the top of the desirability tree sits this one,

which could be yours in the fair today, apparently, for £95.

That'll warm you up.

Or The Bungalow, that joker, could be yours for £20.

That's enough to warm the cockles of your heart.

Back to the shopping, and our Blues are two-one up.

Now, as we approach the 30-minute mark,

the Reds are looking into something that has caught their eye.

-DEALER:

-OK, this is a fairly serious bit of kit.

-This is a Boer War gunsight, and it'll set you back £340.

-Oh, blimey.

It's a fantastic-looking thing,

but it's a bit out of our price range, unfortunately.

Talk about setting your sights high, chaps.

So, ladies, what's going on here?

We've just found some more of these bears.

I thought you'd been turned off by bears.

-But these ones seem a bit cuter.

-These are more modern.

Do you think there is much money in them?

Modern bears are harder for auctioneers to sell.

The great thing about these smaller fairs is that

I get to do things like this.

Are you girls going soft on me or something?

Are you calling me a girl?

The next move is for soft toys?

-We were looking but Becky's not game.

-I'm not keen.

-We'll go for something else.

-Quite frankly, Becky, I don't blame you.

-Anyway, you've bought two items.

-Yes.

-JP is raring to go.

-Oh, yes.

-And very good luck.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

Now, back to business,

and the Reds may be about to get their hands on something exciting.

-Hi, guys.

-Hi.

-What's happening? I lost you.

-We've spotted something awesome.

-What have you found?

-Come and have a look.

-Right, lead the way.

I like this word awesome, this is good.

I'm thinking profits, big profits.

If you're looking in this corner here,

-what's your eye immediately drawn to?

-I like the Japanese vase.

-Lovely.

I like the Arts and Crafts tray, and I like the papier-mache glove box.

-That's what we had our eye on.

-That's the one, is it?

That's exactly the thing we are looking at,

because we like the artwork. It's really nice, but it looks old.

You can tell it's old.

19th-century, typical Victorian hinges, that you would

-see on papier mache and, obviously, made in the Chinese style.

-Right.

-But made in England.

-Oh, right, OK.

-Yeah.

-Interesting.

Because there was a real vogue for all things Oriental.

-They were pandering to the markets even then. How much is it?

-£52.

-52.

Still not dear.

If you could chip that down to maybe 30 or 40 quid,

I think that's a good buy.

How much do you think it would make at auction?

-A bit more than that. There we go.

-Fantastic, chap.

-Start at 30 and see what you can do.

-You all right, buddy?

What's the best price you can do for this?

-DEALER:

-I've got 52 on it. I can be really generous and say 42.

-Good ploy, fellas. Buying from the same dealer twice.

-32?

-DEALER:

-I'll help you a little bit more with 40.

-40.

-38, and my hand's right there. DEALER:

-You cheeky beggar.

-39, and my hand is right there.

-I like it.

The generous dealer gives the Reds his second deal,

and their second purchase.

So, what do Nick and JP have to say about events so far?

We've bought two things in just half an hour,

and not just two any old things, I think two things really well bought

with profit, so I'm really buoyed up for this.

We've got a half-hour now.

A nice, gentle stroll round,

and find a really special lot, buy number three.

I mean, the girls have been shopping really quickly.

First purchase in a matter of minutes.

Two items bought, and they've spent £38.

Sounds like a harmonious bunch of hunters, eh?

Just their third and final items to gather, with 20 minutes left them.

-What do you think, Becky?

-I like that one.

-This one?

-Yeah, that one.

-You mean like that?

-Yeah, of course I do.

-Do you?

-Yeah.

-What makes you like that?

-Because it's pink.

-Not my cup of tea.

-No, and I suppose not everybody's cup of tea.

-Well...

All this talk of tea is making me thirsty.

The Reds, meanwhile, are reverting to type.

Made in Korea, it is. It's brand-new.

There is no age, but...

-It's too expensive anyway, put it back again, please.

-275 quid.

What about these... The bookends?

-I like them.

-They're functional, as well.

They're sort of like sunflower motifs, aren't they? There's a cane.

You get coloured glasses and you make, like, a long rod,

and it's mixed in with the glass.

It's the same process they would make

stems on old 18th-century glasses, or they'll make paperweights.

You see those little cane things in paperweights.

-I think I rather like them though.

-Yeah.

-So, as long as the shapes look the same...

-Do that then. There you are.

I think that's right. You've got a flat end there and a flat end there.

-Yeah, I think you're right.

-Yeah?

Yeah, so, OK, whatever. They do seem to be a pair, don't they, anyway?

-Yeah.

-Well, that's all cleared up then.

The Reds are back with the banjolin.

Now, in musical terms, I believe this is called a reprise.

-What did he say? 120?

-What do you reckon?

-I'm on the fence.

-Completely on the fence. I don't mind. I chose the glove box.

-Yeah.

-Nick chose the beautiful blue vase.

-Yep.

-So, really, this one's on you.

It should be down to me, and it'll be the one that makes the biggest loss.

-Yeah. So it could be on you.

-The only one that makes a loss.

-It could be on you.

-Brilliant.

It takes a big man to carry a heavy axe, or a banjolin.

£120. Goodness me, £120.

I'd love to see them at £60-£80, if you can get a price for that.

-Excuse me. Hiya.

-DEALER:

-Hello.

-We like these.

I was just wondering what would be your best price on them.

-They're currently 120.

-DEALER:

-100, 110.

-Can you go to 85?

-DEALER:

-90.

-90. What do you think, Becky?

-Yeah.

-Go on, then.

-I mean, do you both like them?

-Yeah.

-Yeah, we both like them.

-We've agreed on them.

-You could have one each.

-You've got more books than me.

-Thank you very much.

-Lovely.

-Thank you very much. DEALER:

-Thank you.

-Game over. Brilliant. Thank you very much.

-DEALER:

-Thank you, sir.

Game over, indeed, and you've finished with a flourish.

He who dares. Right.

-Let's talk cash. DEALER:

-Let's talk paper money.

Paper money. What is your absolute best?

-DEALER:

-You can have it for 100.

-£95.

He's going to go, he's going to go. Put your hand out, Bob.

-Go on, there we go.

-That's it.

-£95 and we're away.

-He's warming them up.

-We're out of your hair.

-DEALER:

-I reckon you can do 100, can't you? You can do 100.

-We can't, we can't possibly do 100.

-Let's meet somewhere in the middle.

-DEALER:

-What? £97.50?

-£97.50. Awesome.

-Right, OK.

-You said it, Rob, awesome.

-Well done. You can relax now.

-We're free.

-I know.

-Let's go and have a drink.

-Yes.

Russ and Rob need to fess up to Nick.

-We're going to have to break the news.

-We are.

We're going to have to tell Nick.

Guys, I found something over here that I want you to take a look at.

-Ah! Bit of bad news, I'm afraid.

-Bad news.

-We've just spent the rest of our money.

-Have you?

-You spent your money on... You bought it.

-We bought it.

-OK.

Well, you loved it to start with, so I'm kind of happy that it's

sort of in tune, if you pardon the pun, with your taste.

-What did you spend on it?

-What did we spend on it? £97.50.

-So we're all spent up? Three things done.

-We are. All spent up, yeah.

What can I say? Well shopped, Well rock'n'roll-ed, chaps.

-Thank you very much.

-The 60 minutes are up.

Let's check out what the Red team bought, eh?

The turn-of-the-century glass scent bottle was bought for £110.

The papier-mache glove box cost a hard-fought £39...

..and, finally, the banjolin set them back £97 and 50p.

-OK. Russ, Rob, was that good?

-Yeah, great fun.

-It was excellent.

-It was brilliant.

-Great fun.

-How much did you spend?

-£246 and 50 pennies.

-£246? I want £53 and 50. Is that right?

-Yes.

-There you go.

-£53 and 50.

-All yours.

-Thank you.

-My mental math is doing pretty good.

-And then the pence.

Thank you very much. Now, which is your favourite piece?

I'd probably say the little blue vase that we bought.

-And what did you fancy most?

-I like my banjolele-mandolin.

-Easy for you to say.

-Yep. I like that.

You like that the most, but is it going to bring the biggest profit?

I think the box is going to bring the biggest profit.

-Anyway, here comes the cash then, Nicholas.

-Thank you very much.

It's a tad over £50, so what are you going to do?

-I'm going to go rock'n'roll crazy with this, Tim.

-Are you?

-Absolutely.

There's a hint there, I think. Better get foot tapping.

In the meanwhile, let's find out what the Blue team bought, eh?

They strolled off with a 1950s toy pram and tin-plate toy for £28.

Next, a crisp £10 note secured the doll's tea set.

Lastly, the studio glass bookends were bought for £90.

-Well, kids, was that good?

-Very good, thank you.

-Fun for you, Terry?

-Yes, it was.

-So pleased. And how much did you spend in total?

-£128.

-£128. So, who's got the 172?

-I've got it.

-Tel's got that.

Thank you very much. Which is your favourite piece, darling?

-My favourite piece is the pushchair.

-The pushchair.

-Do you agree with that?

-No, mine is the miniature tea set.

The miniature tea set. Very sound.

Is the push-jobbie going to bring the biggest profit?

I think the tea set is going to bring the biggest profit,

-as it was the...

-That's good then, isn't it?

-Have they been as fun as this all day, JP?

-They've been great fun.

Yeah, yeah, really good fun.

-And you've got a wodge there to go off and spend.

-Yes.

-Which is really nice.

-It is.

-It's always nice to have the chance to spend a lot of money.

-Exactly.

So, while the experts spend lots,

let's head over to the auction, where hopefully our teams make lots.

Well, we've trotted to Lichfield to Richard Winterton's saleroom.

Richard, it's a delight to be here.

-And I'm absolutely delighted to have you.

-Thank you very much.

Now, Russ and Rob, they've gone for a mixture.

For a kick-off, we've got what is now described as a scent bottle

with a silver and tortoiseshell top, but that looks a bit queer to me.

-How do you see it?

-Yes, it doesn't look right, does it?

It's not a bad match though, is it?

I mean, once upon a time, a perfume bottle had that tortoiseshell top.

-Yes.

-And it was part of a dressing table set.

-Yes.

-Scent bottles got bust.

-Yep.

And, instead of throwing away the silver top,

they found another broken piece of glass which just happened to be

a faceted blue, maybe a flower vase, and they stuck the two together.

How much do you see this concoction making?

We've put 50 to 80, but I wouldn't be surprised

if it gets the top end of that

because, as you look at it here, it's got something about it.

Just because it's not right doesn't mean that's...

-That it won't make £80?

-Yes.

-Well, you need to canter on, because they paid £110.

-OK.

And, next, is the papier-mache glove box.

That's transfer printed, right?

That's not handpainted, that's been printed onto the top of the black,

so not a lot of handwork in that, and it's quite badly rubbed.

-We've put 40 to 50 on it.

-They paid £39.

-OK. OK, all right.

Now, I wouldn't know about this instrument at all.

It says in the catalogue a banjolin.

-So, how do you see this particular jobbie?

-We have it at £30-£40.

-Optimistically or pessimistically?

-It should make £30-£40.

-OK.

Our lot paid £97.50.

You see, you've got me up there and then pushed me right back down.

No, no, no. I'm just giving you the truth. Don't shoot the messenger.

I didn't pay £97 for it.

I would not pay more than £25 for that to make a profit,

I have to say, but there we go. Each to their own, right?

I have a funny feeling it will not strike the right note,

in which case they are going need their bonus buy,

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

Well, R and R, Russ and Rob, rest and relaxation. How you feeling?

-Not too bad.

-Do you think you're going to need your bonus buy?

-Possibly. Depends what it is.

-OK. £53.50 you gave N Hall, right?

He went off with it. He is known to like to blow the lot.

So, what did you buy, then, Nick?

Well, guys, I went fishing for a bargain.

-Stand by.

-And look at that little fellow there, hey?

-That's pretty cool, isn't it?

-That's all right, yeah.

-Nice action.

-Look at the workmanship on it.

-That's pretty cool, that is.

-That's a really sweet little thing. Unusual.

-What's it made of?

-It's a form of white metal.

-Oh, right, OK.

So, there will be a mixture of alloys

and a little bit of silver, but not a lot,

but it's the whole engineering of it,

I think, that makes it interesting.

-How much of the money did you spend?

-Well, I spent £45 on it.

Took a bit of a punt, but,

hopefully, it'll bring in a big profit.

How much do you think we'll make on it then? That's the question.

Well, it's an unusual, quirky thing, and collectors like that,

and, who knows, if they want it, then the sky's the limit.

And, whenabouts was it made?

I should think probably late 19th, early 20th century.

-Maybe that sort of era.

-OK, chaps, you've gripped that.

-Got the message?

-Fantastic.

-Fair enough.

Right now, let's find out what the auctioneer

thinks about Nick's fish.

So, swimming upstream. Look at that. What a lovely articulated tail.

What sort of tale are you going to tell us now, Richard?

Well, someone's obviously been on their travels.

-They've come back with it.

-It's beautifully made.

-It's OK.

-It's beautifully made.

-At £30-£40, what we've got on it.

For someone who likes fishing, or likes that sort of thing,

-I can see that making that.

-OK, Nick loved it. £45, he paid.

So, that's going to be the benchmark to go for.

Let's hope you don't find yourself like a fish out of water with it.

Anyway, that's it for the Reds. Moving on to the Blues.

We've got the pram, which has seen better days.

-I mean, do you see it as, basically, £5-£10 worth of...

-Junk.

Well, it is what it is, isn't it? £5-£10 worth, really.

£28, Becky paid. Not forgetting the tin-plate rattle too.

We're going to be jolly lucky to get her money back.

-Have you had unsold things before on this?

-Never.

-Don't do that to me.

You'll sell it for a pound, won't you?

-Somebody will pay you a pound.

-50p.

-No, no, we'll get there.

-You will get there.

Now, what about the little doll's tea set? Is it worth £10?

-Might do.

-OK, that's all it needs to do.

-OK.

-They paid £10.

-OK. Not surprised.

-So, 10, 12, 14, £16,

-everybody will be thinking you're a hero.

-OK, fine.

-OK?

-We're OK.

-And what about the studio glass bookends?

Tim, sorry, but, again, it does absolutely nothing for me.

I'm trying to be positive, but I can't be positive about them.

It's just very dull.

Well, it's difficult, isn't it, to ignite the blue touchpaper?

They are a pair, you know,

if you are a paperweight-type collector who likes that

frozen coloured glass inside a glass, then it might do it for you.

-How much then do you think?

-We've put £30 on it.

-And are you optimistic at that?

-Yeah, I'm OK at £30.

-£30-£40?

-Yeah, happy with that.

-OK, well, Jonathan paid £90.

-OK.

-OK?

-Yep.

-So, that could be an uphill struggle.

-Yep.

-It depends on how we kick on with the doll's pram, doesn't it?

-It does.

And it may all go downhill from there, and, if it does,

they're going to need the bonus buy, so, let's go and have a look at it.

Well, well, well, Becky, what happened to Terry?

-Unfortunately, she can't be here today.

-Oh, what a shame.

-I know.

-Anyway, you gave JP £172 of leftover lolly.

-Yep.

And he's gone out and blown the lot, maybe.

So, JP, show us your wares.

-You might recognise this.

-I think I've got a feeling, yeah.

-Have you?

-Yeah. I thought you'd go for that. Yeah.

-I loved it.

So, our man has gone back, our man from Colombia has gone back,

and he's bought it, because you rate it, do you, JP?

I thought, commercially, it was a good buy.

You know, he's 100 years old, he's straw-filled,

he's in reasonably nice condition actually, although he's a bit worn

-and, you know, some of the, sort of, plush silk.

-The extremities?

Yeah, you know, on some of the areas that get, you know...

-Played with.

-Played with, yeah.

He's got glass eyes, and he's got moving limbs,

and I just think he's a really cute little thing.

Red is not a common colour.

You know, you've seen all the golden ones. I'd take him home.

Becky, are you going to give him a fondle?

-Go on, have a fondle. Have a fondle.

-A squeeze.

I do feel quite guilty now, because he is quite cute, actually.

-He's looking at me all...

-Exactly, because you rejected him, you know.

-Yeah.

-And actually, that's such a bad, you know...

Particularly for bears,

because they're quite sensitive, aren't they?

Then they like a bit of honey, and love,

-and all that kind of business.

-Exactly.

These bears are very difficult for the non-specialist to value,

aren't they?

Yeah, I mean, everyone knows Steiff and how they, sort of,

set the precedent in the late 19th and early 20th century,

but it is still straw-filled, it is of the same period,

circa 1900, 1910, something like that.

I paid £80 for it.

I think that's fair. I think that's really quite fair.

I think it's worth over £100, personally.

-Have you given him a name yet?

-Well, Charlie, I think, is a good name.

-OK, yeah.

-But, right now, for the audience at home,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks about JP's little Charlie.

Well, well, well, what do you make of that, Richard Winterton?

-Good colour, isn't it?

-It is a good colour. It's burgundy.

I can't remember ever selling a burgundy one before.

-I think it might be a rare thing, Rich, don't you?

-Exciting.

-It's what we love though, isn't it?

-We do.

-That is what it's all about.

You just never know, and with those thousands on the internet

looking for teddy bears and they see this colour, and condition is good.

-It's not new, is it? It's old.

-Hump on the back.

-It's got the hump.

-Haven't we all?

-Well, we've gone 40 to 50.

-Is that all?

-Yes.

We don't want to overcook it, don't want to get too excited,

don't want to show the hand, do we, early?

Oh, I don't know, I think it's worth a good play, that.

Well, JP really rates it.

-He's got thoroughly excited.

-Good.

-He paid £80.

-OK.

-So, we've got hope for that, haven't we?

-Good.

Well, we're all looking forward to you selling it, because, by jingo,

don't this team need the profit that that might, potentially,

make, because, otherwise, things are looking really dire.

-Still, we trust you, Richard.

-Good.

All our hopes are pinned to your chest.

Go forth, boldly.

At £20, £20, £20, £20, in the room at £20, at the back.

The blue flash scent bottle.

The theory is that that bottle

and that top didn't start out life together.

He still put £50-£80 on it. OK. And here it comes.

Commission bid on the book.

I can start at 30, I'm 40, I'm 50, I'm 60, I'm 70, I'm 80, I'm 90!

-Keep going.

-£90, with me. £100, the internet.

100 on the internet, 110 in the room, 110 in the room,

-on the room at 110! Sold! At 110.

-I don't believe it. £110.

-110, wiped its face. Well, no loss.

-No.

-No.

-So, you were right, and he was wrong.

-I don't know, pretty good?

-We say good.

-Now, here comes the glove box.

-£10! £10, I'm bid. £10.

£15, £20, 25, £30, room!

30 in the room, 30 in the room, £30, £30, 35, the internet!

-35, the internet. 35, internet, £40, the room!

-Well done.

£40 the room, £40 the room, 45, the internet. £50, the room!

-50 bid, £50. £60, the internet.

-Oh, it's still going.

60 on the internet, 60, 60, 60, hot £60! All done? Sold at 60!

-That's £21, and I was so rude about that.

-Really?

-Yeah, I was.

-Now, here comes your banjolin.

-Oh!

-The banjolin.

-Five bids on the book.

-Yes!

We are in at 50. I am in at 60. I've got 70.

I've got 80. I've got 90. At £90.

-£100, in the room.

-Yes!

-£100 in the room. £100 in the room. 110, seated.

120, at the back. 130, seated. 140, at the back.

150, seated. 160, at the back. 160 at the back, at 160.

-Yeah, look at his face.

-Back at 160. All done. Sold at 160! Thank you.

Well done. I say, Russ, that is marvellous. 160.

So, what do you want to do with the fish?

Do you want to go with the fish?

To fish or not to fish? That is the question.

You've got £83.50 in the bank.

Do you want to risk it for £45?

Well, you can't fall off the floor, so let's go for it.

-You can bank the profit, if you want.

-No, we'll give it a try.

Definitely. We're going with the fish.

Now that you've decided,

I can tell you that the auctioneer's estimate is £30-£40.

He's not quite as keen on it, but, anyway, you've decided.

Let's put our hook in the water and see what happens.

Bit of interest in it. £10, I'm bid.

15, and 20, and five, and 30, and five. 35, I'm bid. 35.

£40, at the very back. £40, in the door. 40, in the door.

40 in the door. 40 in the door, I have you, sir, at £40.

£40, everyone else out? We're finished then. £40!

-Yours, sir.

-£40, he's done it at £40.

£78.50 profit, that should be a winning score.

You should be safe with that. Just don't say a word to the Blues.

-We won't say anything.

-Smashing stuff. Thank you very much.

So Becky is not facing the auction alone,

-she's got JP and me for support. First up is the pram.

-Yep.

-Which the auctioneer hated.

-Oh, no.

-He said £5-£10 on a good day.

-You paid £28.

-Yeah.

So, if he's wrong, and he might easily be, you'll be fine,

but on the other hand, he was very adamant that the thing

-might only make a pound or two.

-Yeah.

Had we ever had "no bids on something"?

And I said, "Very rarely." Anyway, let's hope he's wrong.

And here it comes!

Where are we going to start?

-10, five, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10, 15, 20, 25.

-Hey!

-30!

£30, right, away at £30, £30, away at 30.

All done? I'm sold at £30.

-Yours at 30.

-Who would've thought that? You got a profit on it, kid.

Plus £2, that's marvellous. OK, now, doll's tea set.

Five pounds, six pounds, seven, eight, nine, ten, £10 I'm bid,

-£10, 15.

-You're in profit! Look at that!

-On the internet now!

-£20, £20, 25, 25, 25, I am bid, 25, with me.

-Hey!

-25 with me, internet, 30, internet.

-Oh, Bex! This is folding money.

We are selling, internet. £30! Internet bid is £30!

-That is plus £20. You're 22 up.

-Oh, this is the one though.

And it's £5, I am bid, nothing on my book,

-at £5 for the glass.

-Five?

£6, £8, front row, £10, internet, 15, on the front,

15, on the front, 15, on the front, 20, in the middle, 25, on the front.

-Come on!

-Oh, dear!

-35. Here at 35.

-I'm feeling ill.

-35, 35, 35, front row, at 35.

All finished. Sold at 35.

-Yours!

-Minus 55.

-Oh, dear.

-That is 33, minus 33.

-Oh, dear.

-Oh, Bex. It was all going so beautifully.

-I know.

-Not to worry.

-Oh, you're so brave here on your own.

-So, what are we going to do about Ted? Going to have a go at Ted?

-Yes!

-Yes.

-Charlie?

-Yes, definitely.

Going to go with the bonus buy. I don't blame you having a punt at it.

The auctioneer doesn't think so much of it.

He's put £40-£50 on, which is not terribly encouraging.

Anyway, £80 paid. The die is cast.

So, are we going to look like a right bunch of Charlies?

-Hopefully not.

-Great colour. Where you going to be?

Nothing on my book, though, so I'm in your hands. £20, bid. £30.

£40, £50. £50, right down here at £50. £50, £50, £50 in the room.

Everything else here. £60, internet. I'll take a five.

-Yes, 65.

-Thank you.

-Internet, you've got to come again!

65 is in the room. At 65. Internet is not coming. It's yours, madam.

-Sold at 65!

-£65. I feel like a Charlie. OK, fine. That's perfect.

Minus £15. You were minus 33, 43, 48. Minus £48.

So, don't despair.

Minus £48 might be a winning score. All will be revealed in a moment.

Thank you very much for being so brave.

-Had fun?

-Absolutely brilliant.

-It has been just the greatest, hasn't it?

-Oh, yes.

It's been particularly great for one team,

and not so great for the other, and the team it's not been so great for

-is lonely over here.

-Oh!

Who, I'm afraid, was £48 down, which is quite a minus, isn't it?

-Yeah, I suppose.

-It started out nicely. Got a couple of profits.

I mean, who thought the doll's pram was going to make a profit?

That was so good, and that miserable little tea set made £20. Fantastic!

But the studio glass, no, thank you very much, and then,

you went with the bonus buy, and that teddy...

That was no picnic, that, was it?

-Not really.

-No, absolutely right. Anyway, minus £48,

but have you had fun?

-I have, yes.

-What's done is done.

-Yes.

-Walk away! Walk tall!

Because the Reds are going to walk away with £78.50. Look at that.

So, congratulations.

You went with the bonus buy, that didn't do you quite so much good,

-but so what? You had a good time.

-We certainly did.

-We did.

-It was amazing.

-It was amazing. You are right there, amazing!

-Join us soon for some more bargain hunting, yes?

-ALL: Yes!