0:00:05 > 0:00:08Welcome to Portobello Road in West London, where week in,
0:00:08 > 0:00:13week out thousands of people descend on its world famous antiques market.
0:00:13 > 0:00:18Portobello Road was named after the Battle of Puerto Bello,
0:00:18 > 0:00:21which took place in 1739.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24There is frankly going to be a bit of a battle here today,
0:00:24 > 0:00:25getting in and out of these crowds.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28So let's hope our teams are athletic.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32In the meanwhile, let's go bargain hunting, yeah!
0:00:59 > 0:01:03Today, we'll be giving our teams a little bit of bangers and mash...
0:01:04 > 0:01:06..to see whether they can make a...
0:01:06 > 0:01:07score,
0:01:07 > 0:01:09or a pony,
0:01:09 > 0:01:11or a tonne...
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- ..or perhaps diddly-squat. - BUZZER
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Let's take a butcher's hook as to what is coming up.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25On today's show, the Reds resort to playground tactics.
0:01:25 > 0:01:26RED TEAM: One, two, three.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Argh!
0:01:28 > 0:01:32And the Blues try to avoid a schoolyard scrap.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34Oh, God, we are arguing. Here we go.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38And who will come top of the class at the auction?
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- Yes!- Yeah!- Well done.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- Yes, you're in.- Brilliant. - Oh, my God!
0:01:44 > 0:01:47And before all that, let's meet the teams.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51Well, there's a lot of young love on today's show,
0:01:51 > 0:01:55because for the Reds we have a couple - Betty and Scott -
0:01:55 > 0:01:58and for the Blues we have a couple - Tim and Russell.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- Hello, everybody. - CONTESTANTS: Hello!
0:02:01 > 0:02:03So, how did you two lovebirds meet?
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Well, Scott and I met on an online dating site,
0:02:06 > 0:02:08and we were a 93% match.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Were you?- Yes, we were.- So, what is your profession, darling?
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- I work in marketing and PR now.- Yes.- Yes.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17And then in the United States, I worked in research,
0:02:17 > 0:02:19doing hepatitis C research.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- And are you having a great time in London?- Yes, fabulous.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Yeah, we have really enjoyed the ability to travel more to Europe.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27You are also a bit of a bright spark academically
0:02:27 > 0:02:29because you've got no less than six degrees, I'm told.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Oh, no, only four. - Four degrees! Brilliant.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37Now, Scott, you are a bit of a wiz when it comes to the old technology.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- So they tell me, yeah. - Tell me about that.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42I was very fortunate to get a job here in London with Google.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- And like Betty, you have been bitten by the travel bug?- Indeed.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47You know, before we moved to the UK,
0:02:47 > 0:02:48the only country I had been to was Peru.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50And now we have been all over the place.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Were you looking for Paddington Bear?
0:02:53 > 0:02:56So you are going to be making all the decisions today, is that right?
0:02:56 > 0:02:57Eh...
0:02:57 > 0:02:59I'm going to try to make a few decisions, but I have a feeling
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- that Betty will end up making all the real decisions.- Really?
0:03:02 > 0:03:04Well, when it comes to disagreements,
0:03:04 > 0:03:07we have a secret weapon, which involves our fists.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Oh, really?- Rock, paper, scissors.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- OK, so that is how you make a decision in your arrangement?- Yes.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14Well, you could be between a rock and a hard place today.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17You never know. Anyway, good luck with that.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18Now, chaps.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Timbo, you invest, or at least your company does,
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- in kind of important health innovations.- Yes, indeed.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27I am lucky enough to work with some exceptional scientists.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30And my job involves working with them, spinning out their science,
0:03:30 > 0:03:32taking it to the clinics, so we can treat some patients.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- Good. And are you a scientist yourself?- I am.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- I have a PhD in pharmacology. - Do you?- Mm-hm.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39So what sort of things do you get up to in your spare time?
0:03:39 > 0:03:42I do like to swim, and I particularly like going
0:03:42 > 0:03:44outdoors - lakes and rivers are my speciality.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46And you do a bit of Morris dancing.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49I used to dance the Morris at university every Wednesday
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- and Saturday.- Do you drink a glass of ale or two with it?
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- That is sort of compulsory. - Is it? OK, fine. Great.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Now, Russell, tell us how you met Timbo.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01We were both studying at university. We both rowed there.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04And we were down at the river and I saw Tim - he looked
0:04:04 > 0:04:06to be getting a little close to a swan
0:04:06 > 0:04:08and I thought I better intervene to make sure he was OK.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10I would have been fine.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12And it went from there, really.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15So, now, tell me about your future plans together.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Well, we have agreed to tie the knot.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Is it going to be a large wedding or a small wedding?
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- I think, what, 200 guests? - That's a large wedding.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- He is a pretty popular guy. - TIM LAUGHS
0:04:25 > 0:04:29How sweet is that?! You get involved in a bit of bicycling, too?
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Yeah, I have done the odd little cycling challenge.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35So I've cycled across China and South Africa and Mexico.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Just a little ride(!)
0:04:37 > 0:04:41Modest fellow, too. Anyway, so what are your tactics going to be today?
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- Spend big, win big.- Are you? That is music to my ears.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47In fact, we come to the £300 moment.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- There we go, look. £300. - Thank you very much.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50Well done, Timbo. Well done, Bets.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52You know the rules. Your experts await.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55And as they say, on your bike, off you go!
0:04:55 > 0:04:57HE LAUGHS
0:04:57 > 0:05:01That's our teams. Now, time to meet the experts.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02He is pretty as a picture.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08And hoping to snap up some bargains for the Blues...
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- Are you excited?- Yes! - What are you going to do today?
0:05:19 > 0:05:21What are your tactics?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23I think we are going to stick to the cheaper, smaller items
0:05:23 > 0:05:26because it is going to be harder to turn a profit with the larger,
0:05:26 > 0:05:27more expensive items.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29What are you going to be looking for today?
0:05:29 > 0:05:32I think we definitely are not the experts, so we are open to anything.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34So we are going to be needing your advice.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- Betty will do all the negotiations. - So you are in charge?
0:05:37 > 0:05:38- Of course.- Brilliant.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- But we are going to be spending the cash.- Are you?
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- Not afraid to spend a bit of money. - Really?
0:05:43 > 0:05:45So let me get this right, the pressure's on me
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- and you are going to burn all the money?- That's the plan.- Absolutely.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- OK, teams, your time starts now. - TRUMPET BLOWS
0:05:51 > 0:05:52Lead the way.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53Come on, then.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04I love Portobello Road, it is such a cool place.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11Now, let's have a look here, guys.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13To look up your nose, honey.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17Ugh! You won't find many bargains up there, Betty.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- I think we like our royal memorabilia.- Do you?
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- Anything to do with that... - So the coronation ware, like this?
0:06:29 > 0:06:30Yes, absolutely.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32So, this is in a style of a loving cup, if you like,
0:06:32 > 0:06:34a two-handled cup.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Printed there with Edward VIII. Do you like that?
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- I do, yeah.- Do you?- Yeah.
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Hm. What do you think, Tim?
0:06:41 > 0:06:44I'm not sure it will go very nicely on our mantelpiece.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46I just don't think the people of
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Twickenham would really want to go for that.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49Oh, God, we're arguing. Here we go.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52You have to think about your market, you are absolutely right.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54And it is in Twickenham. It is an evening auction.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57There's going to be a lot of well-heeled, private people there.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59This is perhaps more for the collector that would
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- search online.- Sure, let's leave it. - Well, we can have a think.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- We can come back. - It's early days.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06It's early days. All right.
0:07:07 > 0:07:08Great, let's go this way.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12So, the Blues are finding their bearings.
0:07:12 > 0:07:13What about the Reds?
0:07:15 > 0:07:18I like that, the little compass with a magnifying glass.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- That is quite useful, isn't it?- Yeah. - What do you think of this watch?
0:07:24 > 0:07:26Anti-magnetic, 17 jewels.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- What have we got listed on it?- 230.
0:07:29 > 0:07:30Yeah, that is a little pricey for...
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- And it is - crikey - very thin and dented.- All right.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- We will have a think then. - Yeah, we will have a think.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39Is that a Vertex? It's a Vertex. It's a good little watch, that.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43And Vertex, good Swiss brand. Late '50s. I mean, more traditional.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- Much more traditional. Smaller. - But it is a gold case again.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52OK, so that is nine carat gold, so it should make 150 quid.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56Once upon a time, Vertex watches were popular retirement gifts.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00But will the Reds take on this old-timer?
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- Does it tick?- Have a listen. I think its hands could be moving.
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- Yeah, yeah.- The only thing is, you got that inscription on the back.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10That will detract slightly.
0:08:10 > 0:08:11It is quite a nice watch, isn't it?
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- With a suit, it would be quite a good thing.- Yeah, it is cute.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18Could be. We'll have a think? Yep. Cheers.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22Don't take too long. Meanwhile, the Blues are hoping to mix things up.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- So this is... - That's nice.- ..a cocktail shaker.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30That is brilliant, with a pouring spout.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32With a little pouring spout, which is lovely.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Do you see how the cork fits really neatly?
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- It is silver-plated.- OK.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39But it is by a really well-known manufacturer of silver-plate
0:08:39 > 0:08:43call James Dixon, who was associated with really nice quality pieces.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45You see, look at the finish on it. It is really nice.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48It has just got a really nice sort of rope twist border here.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51The handle is ribbed. It has got some nice details.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53How old do you reckon that is?
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- Well, I would say... 1940s, '50s. You've got £80 on that.- OK.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59What do you think that would go for at auction?
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Well, it is a nice one,
0:09:01 > 0:09:05but I probably would put 40 to 60 on it, maybe a little bit less.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- OK.- Do you like it?- I think it is really cool.- I like it a lot.- Yeah.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- Shall we ask what they can do? - Let's have a go.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- What is your very, very best?- 65.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18I know I can sell it all day at 65.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- I'm keen on doing it. - Yep, let's do it. Absolutely.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24If you love it, it is a really nice example of its type.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Let's go for it. Yes?- Yes. - Absolutely.- We'll do it. 65.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- Thank you very much indeed. - It's a nice one.- It is a nice one.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35So the Blues have their happy hour well underway.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37But what has caught Betty's beady eye?
0:09:38 > 0:09:41Everything in this bin is two pounds. Oh, wow(!)
0:09:41 > 0:09:45I feel like we should get something from this bin.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46Really?
0:09:46 > 0:09:49Well, at least she is sticking to her buy cheap philosophy.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51What about a set of these three cups?
0:09:51 > 0:09:53I think we can definitely make a profit.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56If you had four or six of them... Maybe. Are there any more in there?
0:09:56 > 0:10:00That's a shame, there's only three. That would have been lovely(!)
0:10:00 > 0:10:02Hm, the boys aren't convinced.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- We've had 15 minutes.- OK.- Do you want to secure one or mosey on down?
0:10:07 > 0:10:12- My vote is we get the watch. - I really don't like the watch.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14- But I think it would do well at auction.- All right.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- Shall we rock-paper-scissors it?- OK.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- This is our ultimate deciding... OK, ready.- Here we go.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21BOTH: One, two, three.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- Argh!- Hey, get in there! - She always goes scissors.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- She always goes scissors.- She always goes scissors, that's it.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Maybe time for a change of tactics.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34But let's cut to the chase, Reds, we've already had 20 minutes.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38Across the market, the Blues haven't moved.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Now, while we are here, guys, I will tell you what I like.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- Have a look at this. - That's interesting.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- I think that is really neat. - That's smart.- Is it a hip flask?
0:10:45 > 0:10:48It is a little hip flask, yeah. You don't see them like this very often.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Obviously, it is leather covered.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- Wow, very nice. - It is just such a neat size.
0:10:52 > 0:10:53It fits in your hand really well.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56It fits in your pocket. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a lady's one,
0:10:56 > 0:10:58actually. Cos it is so small and neat.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01There were Victorian ladies who weren't adverse to a wee nip.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- A tipple.- We've got a good theme here, I think it makes sense.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Slightly boozy.- Slightly boozy. - THEY GIGGLE
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- What is the very best on that? - It has got to be 100, I'm afraid.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- Even if we take the two? - Unfortunately.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14What would you reckon this could go for at auction?
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- £60 to £80.- OK. - And hope that it made over that.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19Well, I like it, so it's up to you.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21It just seems like a lot of money, that's my only doubt,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23for something so dinky.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27But good things can come in small packages, Timbo.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Let's keep going.- Yeah?- Yeah. - All right, we will think about it.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- Great.- All right, we will take that, but we will leave that for the mo.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- Thanks a lot.- So, one in the bag! Great.- Fantastic. Let's go.- Come on.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41Meanwhile, the Reds are hoping they can get that watch for a snip.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Watch out.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- What do you think about 80 for it? - My best is 120.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- Best is 120. Wouldn't take 100 for it?- Sorry.- Couldn't take 100.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55120, eh? No rock-bottom prices here then.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- I'd rather buy those two cups. - Three cups.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- Three cups for six pounds? - I love it, yes!
0:11:59 > 0:12:01I really want to do that.
0:12:01 > 0:12:02120 or six pounds.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- She is the business degree holder, isn't she?- She is.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- Right, OK. Is that a definite no? - Yeah, I think it is a definite no.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- If we could get it to 100, 110.- But I was interested in this little guy.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15What is the price of the compass?
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- You can have it for 40.- What do you think, Betty?- Oh, this is so cute.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- Yeah.- That is adorable.- It is really lovely.- It is quirky.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27The auction house is on the Thames. It's maritime, isn't it?
0:12:27 > 0:12:29You need the compass to know where you are going.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- And you can hang it from a necklace. - Yes.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34THEY LAUGH
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- It is a nice little thing. Why not?- Yeah. I like it.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39You can't put a definite value on it.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41To some people, it might be worth 20. To some, 40.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43To some, 60. It is a little bit of a gamble,
0:12:43 > 0:12:45but it's functional and it's really nicely made.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47You might make a profit out of it. I like it.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- I think it is a nice thing. - Up to you.- I say we go for it.
0:12:50 > 0:12:51- All right.- Is it a deal?
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- Yeah, let's do that.- Right, OK, brilliant.- Yes.- Thank you very much.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56Shake the man's hand. We're done.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- Thank you.- Cheers.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01So, £40 for what we in the trade call a loop.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04But don't take your eyes off the ball, Reds,
0:13:04 > 0:13:06you still got two buys left.
0:13:06 > 0:13:0922 minutes are gone, we've got one item, are you pleased, you happy?
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Yes, I am very pleased.- I think we should so get the watch, but...
0:13:12 > 0:13:13It is too expensive, honey.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16If we run out of time, we'll come back for it.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17- Get it? Run out of time.- Yes.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20Excuse me, I do the puns around here.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- BOXING BELL RINGS - Seconds out.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25Time for round two.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28As our teams go after item number two.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30And the Blues are cracking on.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31This is brilliant.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34You walk in with this with your eggs in the morning, do you?
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- And then put them on the table. - That's right.
0:13:36 > 0:13:37And everybody helps themselves.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Now, this is silver-plate rather than silver. OK?
0:13:40 > 0:13:44But you are tickled by this, aren't you? You are tickled with this.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46I think that's fabulous.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49I'm not so sure. I think they are quite common, Tim.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- How many of them are there out there?- Is this pretty common?
0:13:52 > 0:13:53There are quite a lot.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55I think Russell is feeling a little chicken,
0:13:55 > 0:13:58but you don't want egg on your face at the auction, do you?
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- At auction... £15. - Oh, really?- About that. 15, £20.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- I think this isn't a winner. - But it's brilliant.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08You could always come back and get it for yourself later.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09Yeah, absolutely.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11Back with the Reds,
0:14:11 > 0:14:14and that compass loop they bought hasn't helped them find their way.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17This is about the fourth time we've been up and down here.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Are we just going to walk past?
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- No, I want the cups! - You want the cups.
0:14:23 > 0:14:24Lordy, she's keen.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26I think it will make a nice little lot.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- But there's only three of them. - Maybe we should just get two then.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32JP SIGHS
0:14:32 > 0:14:35Nickel silver. Made in Japan. Electroplated.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37It's not sort of the thing I would normally buy,
0:14:37 > 0:14:40in a sense that it is what we might refer to as hotel plate.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41- Oh.- Oh, OK.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44It is sort of entry level. It's domestic.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46So it would pain me to buy it. But it's not my decision, it's yours.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49Oh, go and have a look. Here you are.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- Oh, you're going to use the magnifying glass.- Oh, look at this!
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- You can see it really well. - Can you(?) Oh, you can.
0:14:55 > 0:14:56Right, it says Japan and "Don't buy this".
0:14:56 > 0:14:58THEY LAUGH
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Really? OK, fine. - It's up to you, but...- OK.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Well, I just feel like it's so cheap,
0:15:02 > 0:15:05how could you possibly lose money on this?
0:15:05 > 0:15:08Well, if no-one bids. What do you think?
0:15:08 > 0:15:09I kind of said what I think.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- OK, well, maybe we'll come back for it.- That sounds fair.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Is that a relief? - That is a relief, yes.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19I think you got lucky there, Scott.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22Talking of which, look what I've dug up on Portobello Road.
0:15:24 > 0:15:29One of the traditional symbols for good luck is a horseshoe.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33So imagine my thrill here today at Portobello
0:15:33 > 0:15:37when I discovered this little baby. No ordinary horseshoe, this.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40It's made of solid silver and it was made
0:15:40 > 0:15:43and hallmarked in London in 1894.
0:15:43 > 0:15:49It came from a special retailer, one Thornhill, Bond Street, London.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52Really top-notch retailers of the period who
0:15:52 > 0:15:55specialised in silver novelties.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58Well, the sort of pins that you would have put in this job,
0:15:58 > 0:16:02originally, of course would have been hatpins.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06Now, not so many girls today wear hatpins because they don't
0:16:06 > 0:16:12need the elaborate hatpin to secure the elaborate hat to their hairdo.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14But I have had a brilliant idea.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19If you made a cut there, there and there, what you would have is
0:16:19 > 0:16:25a series of apertures into which you could place and firmly grip a ring.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28Like that. How about that for a cool idea?
0:16:28 > 0:16:30So, what's it worth?
0:16:30 > 0:16:33With the slight amendment to the velvet pad
0:16:33 > 0:16:37and the cork underneath so that you got it as a stand for six or
0:16:37 > 0:16:41seven rings, I think this thing is worth the top end of £400.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46What would it cost you here, today, on Portobello Road?
0:16:46 > 0:16:50Well, it could be yours for £150.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53Now, that's what I call a lucky horseshoe.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00Back at the market, and how are the teams measuring up?
0:17:01 > 0:17:05Well, with just one buy a piece, time for a bit of reflection.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11So, we have got the cocktail shaker, great. What if we see...?
0:17:11 > 0:17:13You know, we have got about 20 minutes, a little bit less.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16We've seen the lovely, little hip flask.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20We've seen the Edward VIII loving cup. What are you thinking?
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- I think we go back for the hip flask.- Yeah.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24And then we need something else drink-themed.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28We've driven them to drink.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32Back with the Reds, and Betty is thirsty for a bargain.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34I thought this label was for this whole bucket
0:17:34 > 0:17:38and I was like, "We should totally get this bucket for two pounds."
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- That's a lot of coins. - That is a lot of coins.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- I was actually interested in the rug.- Oh, really?- It's a Shiraz.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44It is a South Persian.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47And this one is quite good as well.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- How much is the rug? - That one you can have for 100.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- £100.- I don't like that. That looks like an old rug.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54It's not a bad rug, actually.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- It has got all these tears. - But it is 100 years old.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- If you feel that and feel the black, the black is lower.- Yeah.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04The black is dyed in iron, iron ore.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06It is corrosive, so it oxidizes
0:18:06 > 0:18:08and the wool starts to just rot quicker
0:18:08 > 0:18:10than the rest of the colours.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- So over the years, the black just disappears.- Yeah.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- And the people like that.- Sure. That's a feature.- I love rugs.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- What do you think?- No. I hate it.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- That's the final word.- You'd rather buy the watch up the road.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23You hate it, too. You would never... We would never...
0:18:23 > 0:18:25I would never have that in my home,
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- but that is not what this show is about.- I would!
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Really?- You would? Really?
0:18:29 > 0:18:31I'd have a flagstone floor and I'd have that on the floor.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- It's the Downtown Abbey look, you know?- It is a bit.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36You've got your beagle. You put it on a lovely Persian rug.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38I could see the beagle on there. He'd love that.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40In front of the fireplace, yeah, exactly.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44Betty is not convinced. But Scott could be persuaded, JP.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48Meanwhile, the Blues are leaning on Mrs Bliss for her advice.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- That's a bit smart.- Oh, what do you think of that?- That's interesting.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- How much is that, please? - 75.- 75.- 75.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00So, it is a walking cane, obviously. It has lost its tip.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03It would've had a brass or silver mount on the bottom there.
0:19:03 > 0:19:08But the nice thing about it is this carved lion's mask.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11And then you have got this lovely silver buckle,
0:19:11 > 0:19:13which is really nice.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15I like this a lot. I think this is a tick in the box. Go on, then.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17How much would this go for in an auction?
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- I would put £50 to £80 on it. - OK. We could make a fiver.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- (Let's get him down.) - Get him down to 60, do you reckon?
0:19:24 > 0:19:26Could you do 40 for us?
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- I would have to sit down for that. - You can sit down if you like.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- 60 is the best, I'm sorry.- You'll do 60. Can you meet us in the middle?
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- Go on, then. Just for us? We do 50? - Yeah.- You're brilliant.- Thank you.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- Are you happy, guys?- Sounds good. - Go on, then. Great.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Bravo, Blues!
0:19:42 > 0:19:46You are making this look like a walk in the park. Do you agree, KB?
0:19:46 > 0:19:48Well, I am feeling quite comfortable, really.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50The sun is shining,
0:19:50 > 0:19:52we have two purchases which I'm relatively happy with.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54We have just got to get that third item.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57They seem to really like the hip flask, but we'll see how we go.
0:20:00 > 0:20:01Back with the Reds,
0:20:01 > 0:20:04and JP is still trying to weave his magic with that rug.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06He has even roped in some help from the dealer.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11I reckon that you've got a very good chance of definitely getting 100.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13A chance of getting 150.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16I will let you have that for £80.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- I don't know... - I know Betty...hates it.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22I think we should have a think, don't you think?
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Watch out, here comes trouble.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27Oh, look, the Blue team is here.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- No, you can't have it. - No, you can't have it.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- A door mat?- Are you done?- Ages ago!
0:20:34 > 0:20:36You fibbers!
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- We'll see you in the cafe.- Oh, all right. OK, all right. Cheers.
0:20:40 > 0:20:41See you later.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- We're not getting the rug.- The final say.- OK, hang it back up again.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- And if it disappears, then it disappears.- All right.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52But time is vanishing quickly too. There is only ten minutes
0:20:52 > 0:20:54left on the clock.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56We are going to go for smaller, cheaper items,
0:20:56 > 0:20:58cos that's what we came to do. Remember?
0:20:58 > 0:21:00That was our strategy, and we are not sticking to it.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- Let's keep going.- OK.- We could end up with just one item bought.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- That would be sad.- Epic failure.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10Failure is not an option, Reds.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14Now, where have those Blues swanned off to?
0:21:14 > 0:21:16So, how are you feeling about this hip flask?
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- I think now we have seen the whole market...- Yeah.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Actually, it stands out as something exceptional.- Do you think?
0:21:21 > 0:21:23I think let's go for it.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26So, the Blues could be toasting their final buy.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29Let's pray the Reds can quickly decide on their second.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32No, we are not getting the watch! You are not getting the watch.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- What about your cups? - She doesn't want to buy the watch.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37She is absolutely adamant. We are going to run out...
0:21:37 > 0:21:38We're going to have one item!
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- I'm going to get the rug. - You are going to get the rug?
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- I'm going to get the rug.- All right, fine, get the rug. Hurry up.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Great Scott, he has taken charge!
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Hi there.- Hi.- You said you'd do 80 on the rug?
0:21:49 > 0:21:50Yep. You can have it for £80.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- Sounds good to me. - OK, great, lovely.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56That's it? Watch? Are we going for the watch?
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- Up to you, Betty. - I really don't like the watch.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- She really doesn't like the watch. - Thank you very much.
0:22:02 > 0:22:03The rug is bought.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06Thank the Lord, Reds! Two buys down, one to go.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08I think that was a panic buy.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Meanwhile, the Blues seem cool and calm with five minutes left.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17I think it is lovely. I think at £100, it is a gamble.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19But life is a gamble, isn't it?
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- Let's take the gamble. Let's do it. - OK, final answer?- BOTH: Yep.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- It's a yes.- Final answer for me too, then.- Thank you very much indeed.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28So £100 for the hip flask.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- Let's hope it doesn't give you a headache at auction.- Fantastic!
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- That's our three items.- Excellent! - Very good.- Well done, the Blues!
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Let's go make some money!- Yeah.
0:22:37 > 0:22:42With just minutes to go, spirits aren't quite as high with the Reds.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45They could be drowning their sorrows if they don't
0:22:45 > 0:22:47decide on that final item soon.
0:22:47 > 0:22:48What should we do?
0:22:48 > 0:22:51We'll rock-paper-scissors one last time for the cups or the watch.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- All right, let's do it. Ready?- OK. Rock, paper, scissors.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58One, two, three.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Argh!
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- Fine.- OK, we'll go over the cups. - The cups it is.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05I think Betty just made a mug of you, Scott.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- OK, we will do two, see?- How much are you going to pay for them?
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- Well, £4, right? - No negotiating there, is there?
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- Well, they are already so cheap, you know...- Can you do three for these?
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- Yeah.- Oh, OK!
0:23:17 > 0:23:1925% off, yeah, OK.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23Let's go get them engraved now with Scott and Betty.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- WHISTLE BLOWS - Ha! Time is up.
0:23:26 > 0:23:27Well done.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29I think we should go enjoy the sights down the road.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31Yes, indeed. Relax.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35Let's find out what our teams bought, eh? First up,
0:23:35 > 0:23:41the loop with compass caught the Reds' eyes at £40.
0:23:41 > 0:23:46Next was the Kazak-style rug. They stitched up a deal for £80.
0:23:46 > 0:23:47And their third buy -
0:23:47 > 0:23:52a pair of silver-plated punch cups for a measly £3.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58Right, well, there is clearly one person in control around here!
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- Brilliant. You had a good time, didn't you?- Yes, fabulous.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Did you have a good time?- Indeed.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Now, what was the amount that you spent?
0:24:05 > 0:24:10- 123.- Is that all? OK, please may I have 177 of leftover lolly?- Yes.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13That's fantastic. And which is your favourite piece, darlings?
0:24:13 > 0:24:16I really enjoyed my little compass loop.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19Did you enjoy her compass loop as much as she enjoyed it?
0:24:19 > 0:24:21I thought it was adorable, but actually, my favourite item
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- is the one that we didn't get, the watch.- OK, fine.
0:24:24 > 0:24:26Of the three items which you DID get,
0:24:26 > 0:24:30though, Scott, which one is going to bring the biggest profit?
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- I think the biggest profit is going to be the rug.- The rug.- Yes.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36- OK, fine. Do you agree with that, Bets?- Um...
0:24:36 > 0:24:37I am unsure about the rug,
0:24:37 > 0:24:41but I think my little cheap cups will bring the most profit.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43- Do you?- Yes.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45Considering they were only £3,
0:24:45 > 0:24:47the most I could lose is £3.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50Exactly. But you have to speculate to accumulate, right, JP?
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- You have to.- Talking about speculation, here you go, old fruit.
0:24:53 > 0:24:55There's a nice wad of cash there.
0:24:55 > 0:24:58So, JP, with all that money, what are you going to go and buy?
0:24:58 > 0:25:01Well, we were running out of time and there is one object
0:25:01 > 0:25:03I know that I have got to got.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05Well, enigmatic to the end.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09Meanwhile, why don't we check out what the Blue team bought, eh?
0:25:09 > 0:25:10For their first buy,
0:25:10 > 0:25:15the Blues shook on a silver-plated cocktail shaker for £65.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18They took it steady with their second item -
0:25:18 > 0:25:21a carved walking cane for £50.
0:25:22 > 0:25:27The last buy, one for the girls, a lady's hip flask for £100.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32- Now, Timbo, Russell, how is that for you?- Really good day out.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36- Yeah, very good fun.- It seemed to me it was largely drink related.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40- We do like a tipple.- OK, fair enough. And how much did you spend?
0:25:40 > 0:25:44- £215.- That is a mature amount of money. I am very, very proud of you.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45- We said we'd spend it.- Well done.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48And it's great. So £85 of leftover lolly from somebody, please.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50- You've got that.- That's fantastic.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52Which is your favourite piece, Timbo?
0:25:52 > 0:25:54I like the cocktail shaker.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56The cocktail shaker. Do you agree with that?
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- I do, yeah. It's my favourite. - What will bring the biggest profit?
0:25:59 > 0:26:01I think it is actually the small hip flask.
0:26:01 > 0:26:02I think there will be a couple people there
0:26:02 > 0:26:04that will like that and fight out for it.
0:26:04 > 0:26:06Oh, do you? You predict that too?
0:26:06 > 0:26:09It is a pretty unique piece, I think so. But we spent a lot on it, so...
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- Anyway, here is 85 nice little smacks...- Lovely.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14..going across to Katie. What are you going to spend it on?
0:26:14 > 0:26:16Well, we looked at something right at the beginning which
0:26:16 > 0:26:21- one of you really like. And it is that sort of thing.- Excellent.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25Well, leap forth because fairly shortly we are about to
0:26:25 > 0:26:26head off to the auction.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29What bliss. Kate. Bliss. Got it?
0:26:41 > 0:26:45Well, we are in the centre of Twickenham, in Heath Road,
0:26:45 > 0:26:47at High Road Auctions,
0:26:47 > 0:26:49with David Holmes, our auctioneer of the day.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51Hello, Tim.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55And first up for the Reds is the rather charming, I think,
0:26:55 > 0:26:58brass magnifying glass-cum-compass.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01It's rather a nice object, isn't it? Early 20th century.
0:27:01 > 0:27:05I haven't seen another with this combination of compass and loop.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09- Possibly for map reading. - Very good point, isn't it?
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- Early motoring, something like that. - Early motoring, absolutely.
0:27:13 > 0:27:18- So, how do you value it?- Around £40 to £60. It is a novelty item.
0:27:18 > 0:27:20- £40 was paid.- OK.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- I think it could do quite well. - OK.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26Next is the Kazak-style rug.
0:27:26 > 0:27:30- Now, my big problem with this is that it is filthy.- It is very dirty.
0:27:30 > 0:27:32Absolutely.
0:27:32 > 0:27:36I mean, all of these areas are white but look grey.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39To get that professionally cleaned is very expensive, isn't it?
0:27:39 > 0:27:43It is very expensive. The pile is a little low in places as well.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45It is a little threadbare.
0:27:45 > 0:27:48- Some mouse has had a nibble at it. - Possibly.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52Perhaps in the attic when it is in a roll. That is not so hot, yeah.
0:27:52 > 0:27:53How do you rate it?
0:27:53 > 0:27:5540 to 60 we put on it.
0:27:55 > 0:28:00- Maybe a bit optimistic. - £80 they paid.- Oh, OK.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04Now, next up, two Japanese sake cup.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06They are quite modern, aren't they, really?
0:28:06 > 0:28:08Silver-plated, a pair of cups.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- I'm not going to get excited about them, to be honest.- How much?
0:28:11 > 0:28:14- £10?- OK, super, £3 paid. So that is OK.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17We think they're going to make a profit on the Japanese cups,
0:28:17 > 0:28:19but it could be dodgy for the carpet.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21So let's check out the bonus buy.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27Let us see what JP spent with your £177 of leftover lolly.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30- JP, over to you.- I don't think there is any surprise at all, really,
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- is there?- Oh, I hope not.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35Oh, right. Well, it was dismissed and I gave it the opportunity.
0:28:35 > 0:28:36- There we are.- Aah!- Yes!
0:28:36 > 0:28:40It is the same nine carat gold Vertex watch.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42It is a Swiss factory. Got a little subsidiary seconds dial
0:28:42 > 0:28:45ticking away beautifully down there. On a lovely brown strap.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48Inscription on the back dates it to the late '50s.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51So it is a presentation watch for 21 years' service.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- Yeah, that's what it is. It cost me £105.- Fantastic.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57I pushed him down and down and down until he was almost weeping.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00- Fantastic. - How much do you think it will fetch?
0:29:00 > 0:29:02I think it is worth £100 to £150.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- OK.- Oh, nice.- Sounds like a quick and easy £50 to me.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- Yeah.- Knock wood.
0:29:07 > 0:29:09Your moment to decide is after the sale of your first three items.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11Right now, for the audience at home,
0:29:11 > 0:29:13let's find out what the auctioneer thinks about
0:29:13 > 0:29:15Jonathan's little wristwatch.
0:29:17 > 0:29:18Well, there you go.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20You work for 21 years,
0:29:20 > 0:29:24you absolutely do your damnedest for your company,
0:29:24 > 0:29:27and that's what you got given in 1958.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- It's a rather nice wristwatch, though, isn't it?- Oh, yes.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33It is in nine carat. It has got a very clean dial
0:29:33 > 0:29:36and it's nice to see the subsidiary seconds as well.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Yeah. - I hope to do quite well with it.
0:29:38 > 0:29:44- Estimated at around £60 to £90. - Right. £105 paid by JP.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47If a private buyer liked it, it could do well.
0:29:47 > 0:29:51- It could make over 100.- Super-duper. Anyway, that's it for the Reds.
0:29:51 > 0:29:52Now for the Blues.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55First up for them is the silver-plated cocktail shaker.
0:29:55 > 0:29:59Now, there is an object which today is hot.
0:29:59 > 0:30:04- It is hot and it is good looker, isn't it?- Isn't it? It's a classic.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06Quite a masculine object, this.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09And it is rather nice quality, with a little reeded band
0:30:09 > 0:30:11and that reeded handle as well.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14If you like your margarita, this is just the business.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17- It is a pint and a half capacity. - Lovely.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- I rather like it and I am hoping it will do well.- How much?
0:30:20 > 0:30:25Possibly £50 to £80. It is a rather handsome object, isn't it?
0:30:25 > 0:30:27OK, £65 paid.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30It'll all get shaken up in the auction in a minute anyway,
0:30:30 > 0:30:31so that's fine.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35Next is the walking stick, which is a mixture of woods, right?
0:30:35 > 0:30:38We've got palm wood for the shaft bit
0:30:38 > 0:30:40and some kind of root wood up here.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- But hasn't that been beautifully carved?- It has.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47It has been carved out of the solid with this rather nice lion mask.
0:30:47 > 0:30:52I rather like it. 19th-century one. It is late 19th century.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55- Great to take your dog along the Thames with.- How much?
0:30:55 > 0:30:56£50 to £80.
0:30:56 > 0:31:00Perfect, £50 paid. I think this team are going to do rather well.
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- Now, what about the little flask? - A little lady's hip flask.
0:31:04 > 0:31:06I think it is too big to be a perfume bottle.
0:31:06 > 0:31:11It is rather nicely covered in that tanned leather. A brass cap.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14That glass fits in that leather as if it grew in there.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17- Absolutely perfectly. - That's a peach of a job.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19And you think, having done that,
0:31:19 > 0:31:21you'd at least put a silver twist-on cap on it.
0:31:21 > 0:31:24- That would have been rather lovely, wouldn't it?- Wouldn't it!
0:31:24 > 0:31:28- OK, so what you think it is worth, David?- Around 30 to 50 on this one.
0:31:28 > 0:31:29- OK, £100 paid.- Ah.
0:31:29 > 0:31:32So if there is a deep, dark hole into which they're about to
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- plunge, it will be via the flask. - Yes.
0:31:36 > 0:31:40And they will need their bonus buy, so let's go and have a look at it.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43Now, Tim, Russell, this is exciting.
0:31:43 > 0:31:48You spent £215, a magnificent amount. £85 went to KB.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50Kate, what did you buy?
0:31:50 > 0:31:52I fully intended to go and splash the cash,
0:31:52 > 0:31:56but this just leapt out at me and it had Russell written all over it.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58Oh, brilliant. That is superb.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02Because you are rather partial to a little bit of royal memorabilia.
0:32:02 > 0:32:03I am, yes.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06So it is a lovely little circular box,
0:32:06 > 0:32:10obviously commemorating the coronation of Elizabeth II.
0:32:10 > 0:32:121953, there she is.
0:32:12 > 0:32:17And then you take the lid off and we have a gent's cuff link,
0:32:17 > 0:32:20tie pin and stud set.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22All immaculate.
0:32:22 > 0:32:23It is gilt metal.
0:32:23 > 0:32:27What I also think is lovely is that you have got Bond Street Jewellery
0:32:27 > 0:32:29label here. It is meant to be a souvenir.
0:32:29 > 0:32:31You are itching to have it, aren't you?
0:32:31 > 0:32:33- Get in there.- Have a closer look at Lizzie's face.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- Go on, then, Kate, how much? - 20 smackers.- £20?!- Yeah.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40- That's really good.- That's a bargain! Superb.- I think this is great.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42You have done really well, Kate.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45Good job. I would wear those at work with pride.
0:32:45 > 0:32:47Anyway, very, very interesting. Well done, Kate.
0:32:47 > 0:32:48But for the audience at home,
0:32:48 > 0:32:52let's find out what the auctioneer thinks about Kate's studs.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56- There, isn't that charming? - It's lovely.
0:32:56 > 0:33:00- The ultimate ephemeral little set, isn't it?- Yes.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03Cheap in 1953
0:33:03 > 0:33:06but kept by somebody lovingly in a drawer and,
0:33:06 > 0:33:09- I guess, never worn. - I don't think it has ever been worn.
0:33:09 > 0:33:11I've seen these individually through the years,
0:33:11 > 0:33:14but to see a complete set
0:33:14 > 0:33:16- in mint condition, really... - Amazing.
0:33:16 > 0:33:17What is your estimate?
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- Around 30 to 50.- OK, £20 paid. - I think that is very good.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22So I think Kate Bliss has done incredibly well with that.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25And let us hope that the team decide to go with it.
0:33:28 > 0:33:3070. Five. 80.
0:33:32 > 0:33:35Now, first up, you lovely couple, is your loop.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38This one has got the compass. The auctioneer likes it.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- He has put 40 to 60 on. You paid £40.- OK.- I think it is a snip.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45I think for the right person, absolutely super.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47Now, here comes the loop. It is the first lot.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50Let's get it under the microscope and see what happens.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53The brass loop. It is a very interesting lot, this.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56It is combined with a dry card compass.
0:33:56 > 0:33:57Bid me £50 online.
0:33:57 > 0:33:59Come along, £50 for it.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02Great lot, this. £20 with the internet.
0:34:02 > 0:34:0525 with the internet. 30 online. 35. Feel free to join in.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08£30 with the internet. I will take 35 online.
0:34:08 > 0:34:1040 with the internet. Five again.
0:34:10 > 0:34:1140!
0:34:11 > 0:34:15£40, the bid is with the internet. I'll take 45 in the room.
0:34:15 > 0:34:17At £40 only.
0:34:17 > 0:34:20I'll take five on it. Last chance at 40...
0:34:20 > 0:34:22£40. It has wiped its face.
0:34:22 > 0:34:26That, you were robbed on, in my view.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28Now, here comes your old rug.
0:34:28 > 0:34:31The small Caucasian, Kazak-style prayer rug.
0:34:31 > 0:34:33And we have two conflicting bids on it.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36And we have to start at £55 on commission.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38I will take 60 on the internet.
0:34:38 > 0:34:40At £55, the bid is with me.
0:34:40 > 0:34:4360 with the internet. I'll take 65 in the room.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45A little Kazak-style rug.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47At £60, the bid is with the internet.
0:34:47 > 0:34:49Any interest in the room?
0:34:49 > 0:34:51It is selling with the internet this time.
0:34:51 > 0:34:53Are we done at 60? Internet.
0:34:53 > 0:34:56£60 is minus £20.
0:34:56 > 0:34:59- It could have been worse. - Sorry.- Boo!
0:34:59 > 0:35:01Here comes your punch cups.
0:35:01 > 0:35:02And lot number 120,
0:35:02 > 0:35:05the pair of Japanese silver-plated punch cups.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07And bid me £20 for these.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10Two in a lot. £20 only.
0:35:10 > 0:35:12£10. Who is going to bid?
0:35:12 > 0:35:14These two rather nice little silver-plated cups.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16-£10 with the internet. -Yay!
0:35:16 > 0:35:18I'll take 12 in the room to make it easy for you.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21At £10 with the internet. I'll take 12 in the room.
0:35:21 > 0:35:24Any interest in the room? Are we done with the internet at £10?
0:35:24 > 0:35:27That is plus £7, which means...
0:35:27 > 0:35:29We should have bought, like, all ten of those cups.
0:35:29 > 0:35:30They only had three.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33Well, you have done very well, Betty, I have to say.
0:35:33 > 0:35:34You are only minus £13.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36Now, what will you do about this wristwatch?
0:35:36 > 0:35:39- Are you going to run with it? Do you fancy it?- I don't know...
0:35:39 > 0:35:41We can rock-paper-scissors.
0:35:41 > 0:35:42BOTH: One, two, three.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- Oh, no.- BOTH: One, two, three.
0:35:46 > 0:35:50- All right, so your decision. - Be magnanimous and do it.
0:35:50 > 0:35:55- Fine, we can do it.- Yes! That's the girl. I love it. Here it comes.
0:35:55 > 0:35:59Lot number 124, it's the Vertex Revue.
0:35:59 > 0:36:01It is a nine carat gentleman's wristwatch.
0:36:01 > 0:36:041950s Swiss. £100 for this.
0:36:04 > 0:36:08A pretty wristwatch. Bid me £100 for it. Bid me £50, internet.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12Or in the room, bid me £50 for it. Thank you, sir, 50 bid.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14Five. 60. Five.
0:36:14 > 0:36:1870. Five. 80.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- Go on.- 85.- Go on.- 90.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22Are you sure?
0:36:22 > 0:36:2785, the gentleman's bid here. I'll take 90. Is that a bid? At 85. 90.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Five. 95, the bid is in the room.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32That doesn't seem a lot of money, does it? At £95,
0:36:32 > 0:36:34- the bid is in the room. 100 bid.- Yes!
0:36:34 > 0:36:36I'll take five from you, sir.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38110.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41- 110 bid. 115, sir. 120. - Profit. Finally. Phew!
0:36:41 > 0:36:45At £115, the gentleman in the cap.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47At 115. Any bids with the internet?
0:36:47 > 0:36:52I'll take 120. 120 online. 125. 125 in the room.
0:36:52 > 0:36:55THEY TALK OVER EACH OTHER
0:36:55 > 0:36:57- I'm going to grey! - I know. I want to hug him.
0:36:57 > 0:36:59130 bid. Five again, sir?
0:36:59 > 0:37:01135 in the room.
0:37:01 > 0:37:03Oh, my gosh!
0:37:03 > 0:37:06At 135, the gentleman's bid in the room.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08I'll take 140, internet.
0:37:08 > 0:37:09Any bids online?
0:37:09 > 0:37:12I've got to sell it. 135.
0:37:12 > 0:37:13I love it!
0:37:13 > 0:37:14- Well done.- Yes!
0:37:16 > 0:37:19- That's plus 30.- High-five!
0:37:21 > 0:37:26- Plus 30. You were minus 13, you are now plus 17.- Oh, my God!
0:37:26 > 0:37:28- We have money! - We actually made a profit!
0:37:29 > 0:37:33Anyway, the big thing now is to resist the smiling, OK?
0:37:33 > 0:37:36Don't say a word to the Blues. But congratulations. Well done, JP.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38- Well done.- Vindicated at last.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40I think I'm going to go lie down.
0:37:47 > 0:37:50Timbo, Russell, this is exciting. Do you know how the Reds got on?
0:37:50 > 0:37:53- No, not really.- Good. Pleased to hear that.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56Listen, your first item is this cocktail shaker, right?
0:37:56 > 0:37:59Which I have to tell you, is an absolutely F-A-B object.
0:37:59 > 0:38:04You paid £65. He has estimated £50 to £80. So there you go, all right?
0:38:04 > 0:38:06That gets the Wonnacott seal of approval.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08And it jolly well is worth it.
0:38:08 > 0:38:10OK, here it comes.
0:38:10 > 0:38:12The 20th-century cocktail shaker.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15It is a Dixon & Son maker. It is a good maker. £30 for it.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18And it is a low start at 30. Thank you. I'll take two, the lot.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22At £30 only. I'll take 32. 35.
0:38:22 > 0:38:23£40, sir.
0:38:23 > 0:38:2640 I've got in the room. I'll take five on the internet.
0:38:26 > 0:38:2945 in the room. £50. Five again, sir?
0:38:29 > 0:38:32I've got the gentleman on my right at 50.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35And you are out on the internet. I will take five on the internet.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38Thank you. £60, sir. 60 bid. Take five, internet.
0:38:38 > 0:38:39£60, the bid is in the room.
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- I'll take five, internet buyers. - Come on.- 70, sir.
0:38:42 > 0:38:47- 70 bid, thank you.- You are there, in profit.- 75. And 80.
0:38:47 > 0:38:48Are you sure, sir?
0:38:48 > 0:38:52- 75 with the internet. £75 with the internet buyer.- Go on!
0:38:52 > 0:38:56They are urging you on. £75. Are you sure?
0:38:56 > 0:38:59I'm going to sell to the internet at 75.
0:38:59 > 0:39:02Plus £10, thank you very much. Good.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06Now, this walking stick. He has estimated £50 to £80.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08It ought to make £100.
0:39:08 > 0:39:12There are substantial profits coming your way, if I am right.
0:39:12 > 0:39:14Rather lovely Victorian walking cane.
0:39:14 > 0:39:17It is beautifully carved, the lion mask knop.
0:39:17 > 0:39:21It has got a silver mount on it. We have to start this one at £70.
0:39:21 > 0:39:22- Yes!- Brilliant.
0:39:22 > 0:39:27I'll take five on the internet. 75. 80. Will you bid me £90, sir?
0:39:27 > 0:39:3190, thank you. £90 for the rather lovely walking cane.
0:39:31 > 0:39:32Nearly doubled your money.
0:39:32 > 0:39:36The gentleman's bid, right in front, at 90. Last chance, sells it...
0:39:36 > 0:39:38That is plus 40,
0:39:38 > 0:39:41which means you are plus £50.
0:39:41 > 0:39:45- Oh, dear, this is the... - Leather spirit flask.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47Don't be shy, ladies, it is a 20th-century one.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50It is rather beautifully made. Bid me £30 for it.
0:39:50 > 0:39:53Bid me £30 for it.
0:39:53 > 0:39:55£30 and we will fill it. Bid me £20 for it.
0:39:55 > 0:39:56Come along, £20 only.
0:39:56 > 0:39:59It is a lovely little lot. Bid me £20 for this.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01I'm surprised. £10.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- Crikey!- Thank you, sir. 15 again.
0:40:03 > 0:40:08It's cheap. At £10 only. 15 online.
0:40:08 > 0:40:09- Scandal!- It's a gift.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11With that a bid at 20? 20.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13I've got the gentleman's bid at £20.
0:40:13 > 0:40:14£20, the gentleman's bid.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18And it sells. Are we done at 20?
0:40:18 > 0:40:19Minus £80.
0:40:19 > 0:40:22You had £50, which means you are minus £30.
0:40:22 > 0:40:25What are you going to do about the cuff link set?
0:40:25 > 0:40:26I think we've got go for it.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- Take them.- You are going to do the set, yeah?- Yeah, let's do it.
0:40:28 > 0:40:32We are going to go with the bonus buy. Happy with that? Very good.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35Well, Kate paid 20. His estimate is £30 to £50.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39He has never seen a set like this, so perfect and so wonderful,
0:40:39 > 0:40:40just like Kate.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44So with any luck, this will get you out of a bit of trouble.
0:40:44 > 0:40:48Nothing in life is certain, but let's have a crack. Here it comes.
0:40:48 > 0:40:53Lot number 145 is the coronation Elizabeth II '53, the gilt metal
0:40:53 > 0:40:57cuff link, clip and stud set. I think this is a rather lovely lot.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59£20 for the lot. Let's get it started.
0:40:59 > 0:41:00£20 only.
0:41:00 > 0:41:04You surprise me. £10 for the lot. 10. 20. 5, sir.
0:41:04 > 0:41:0825? £20 with the internet. I'll take five in the room.
0:41:08 > 0:41:09At £20 only.
0:41:09 > 0:41:13I'll take five in the room. Have we any other further bids?
0:41:13 > 0:41:15At 20. 25 with the internet.
0:41:15 > 0:41:1730, internet buyers.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19Don't miss it for five, internet. At £25 only.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22Online at 25...
0:41:22 > 0:41:2530 bid. Five again.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28£30 with the internet buyers.
0:41:28 > 0:41:30- Are we done?- Come on, one more.
0:41:30 > 0:41:32£30 online bid.
0:41:32 > 0:41:33All right, well done, Kate.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35That is 50% up, love.
0:41:35 > 0:41:36That is plus £10,
0:41:36 > 0:41:39which means overall you are minus £20.
0:41:39 > 0:41:42Which could be a winning score. So don't say a word to the Reds.
0:41:42 > 0:41:44All will be revealed in a moment.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- Everybody happy?- ALL: Yes! - Well, you should be happy too.
0:41:54 > 0:41:56We have had a great show, haven't we?
0:41:56 > 0:41:59Have you ever seen such a roller-coaster of a programme?
0:41:59 > 0:42:01Both teams took their experts' advice.
0:42:01 > 0:42:05- Both experts produced profits for their teams.- ALL: Oooh...
0:42:05 > 0:42:06Which is lovely, isn't it?
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Have you been chatting about the scores?- No.- No?
0:42:09 > 0:42:12That is what we like. It will be a surprise until the end.
0:42:12 > 0:42:17And I'm afraid, the team that was robbed today...
0:42:17 > 0:42:18are the Blues.
0:42:18 > 0:42:20Yes!
0:42:21 > 0:42:23You got £10 on the cocktail shaker,
0:42:23 > 0:42:26you got £40 on the walking cane, which was about the right price,
0:42:26 > 0:42:29and then that flask bit you in the derriere.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32You were minus 30. You went with the bonus buy,
0:42:32 > 0:42:33you recovered to minus 20.
0:42:33 > 0:42:38- But you haven't cried or anything. - Well...- Yet.- Not yet.
0:42:38 > 0:42:40Anyway, well done for coming and thank you.
0:42:40 > 0:42:43The victors today, the Reds, are going home with 17 smackers.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46- Which they are very, very pleased about.- Yeah.
0:42:46 > 0:42:50- JP was the hero of the moment with the wristwatch.- Good man.
0:42:50 > 0:42:54- I'm really glad, Scott, you had your way with that.- Yes, as am I.
0:42:54 > 0:42:57- Have you had a good time, Betty? - Excellent.- Have you?
0:42:57 > 0:42:59Well, I have to say, you have been a great team.
0:42:59 > 0:43:04You entered into the spirit of it with enthusiasm, verve and panache.
0:43:04 > 0:43:07It has been marvellous. Join us soon for some more bargain hunting, yes?
0:43:07 > 0:43:10- ALL: Yes!- Oh, nice!