Oswestry 6

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0:00:02 > 0:00:04MUSIC: Dad's Army Theme

0:00:04 > 0:00:07Today, we are at an ex-military training camp in Oswestry

0:00:07 > 0:00:09on the English-Welsh border.

0:00:11 > 0:00:15These former Army barracks are no longer occupied by troops

0:00:15 > 0:00:19but are instead stuffed full with treasures waiting to be discovered.

0:00:21 > 0:00:24By Jove, this place is just filled to the brim!

0:00:26 > 0:00:30You know the drill - let's go bargain-hunting!

0:00:55 > 0:00:57There are over 200 stalls here

0:00:57 > 0:01:00at the Oswestry Antiques and Collectors Fair.

0:01:00 > 0:01:04Today, we've got a mother and daughter in battle

0:01:04 > 0:01:06against a father and daughter.

0:01:06 > 0:01:08Armed with a pocket full of cash,

0:01:08 > 0:01:11they have just one hour to scour this fair

0:01:11 > 0:01:13to find the very best bargains.

0:01:13 > 0:01:17Let's take a sneaky peek at what's coming up.

0:01:17 > 0:01:19'The Reds are feeling the pressure...'

0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Shall we go for it? - I'm not convinced.

0:01:22 > 0:01:25- You're not convinced? OK, I'm putting it down.- No, no, it's fine!

0:01:25 > 0:01:28'..whilst the Blues are taking it all in their stride.'

0:01:28 > 0:01:30Gosh, that was a quick buy!

0:01:30 > 0:01:34- No messing around. - Have you got somewhere to be(?)

0:01:34 > 0:01:38'And there's a bit of a song and dance over at the auction.'

0:01:38 > 0:01:40Go on, it's worth it!

0:01:40 > 0:01:44'But that's all for later. It is time to meet the teams.'

0:01:45 > 0:01:48We like to think of Bargain Hunt as a family show,

0:01:48 > 0:01:50and today is no exception.

0:01:50 > 0:01:53On my right, we've got mother and daughter, Helen and Anne.

0:01:53 > 0:01:56And on my left, father and daughter, Mike and Jenny.

0:01:56 > 0:01:58- Hello. TEAMS:- Hello!

0:01:58 > 0:02:02I like it. Now, first of all, Helen, over to you.

0:02:02 > 0:02:04You used to work for the RAF,

0:02:04 > 0:02:07and I hear you've got some wonderful stories.

0:02:07 > 0:02:10I joined the RAF when I left school. Straight from school, actually.

0:02:10 > 0:02:12And I was lucky enough,

0:02:12 > 0:02:15because I was going out with an RAF fireman at the time,

0:02:15 > 0:02:18I've driven fire engines around the airfield,

0:02:18 > 0:02:20only on a provisional licence, of course.

0:02:20 > 0:02:22I have also done some parachute jumps as well.

0:02:22 > 0:02:25- You haven't?- Yeah.- Really? - I did seven...

0:02:25 > 0:02:28I'm a bit concerned. I'm thinking, did you come from up there today?

0:02:28 > 0:02:31- You're on crutches! What's happened?- Um...

0:02:31 > 0:02:37Well, last week, I was coming down the stairs and went, "Whee!"

0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Yeah.- And kind of, like, broke my ankle.

0:02:40 > 0:02:42- But you'll be OK for the hour? - Oh, I'll be fine.

0:02:42 > 0:02:45- That's the spirit. - Fine. A dedicated bargain-hunter!

0:02:45 > 0:02:48But now, Helen, I understand you are a driving instructor.

0:02:48 > 0:02:52Yeah, I've been doing that for about eight years and it's really good

0:02:52 > 0:02:54because you get to meet all sorts of people.

0:02:54 > 0:02:58- It's amazing.- Did you pass your test first time?- No, on the third go.

0:02:58 > 0:02:59Third go, Oh, dear!

0:02:59 > 0:03:02I was second. I failed mine first time for going 34

0:03:02 > 0:03:05- when it was a 30mph limit. - Disgusting!

0:03:05 > 0:03:06Thank you very much(!)

0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Anne, tell me, you're just off to university. Well done.- Thank you.

0:03:10 > 0:03:12- How's it going?- It's not bad.

0:03:12 > 0:03:15I'm in the middle of my freshers' week, so very full-on.

0:03:15 > 0:03:18I remember it well. Long time ago.

0:03:18 > 0:03:21Yeah, just started at the University of Manchester

0:03:21 > 0:03:23doing an integrated masters in geography.

0:03:23 > 0:03:25What's your ambition?

0:03:25 > 0:03:29I have a really great interest in either hydrology or meteorology.

0:03:29 > 0:03:33- I really love the weather. - What's the forecast today?

0:03:33 > 0:03:35Sunny!

0:03:35 > 0:03:38The sun's shining on the Reds. We'll wait and see.

0:03:38 > 0:03:39Will you be attacking the shops?

0:03:39 > 0:03:42Will you let Daughter take the lead?

0:03:42 > 0:03:46- On the odd occasion.- Daughter, do you agree? There'll be no fallouts?

0:03:46 > 0:03:50- No, no fallouts. We're too close for that.- No falling down.

0:03:50 > 0:03:52Enjoy your time. Now, that's the Reds.

0:03:52 > 0:03:56It's now time for the Blues. Hello, Mike and Jenny.

0:03:56 > 0:03:59- Hello!- Now, Mike, tell me, you are a retired man.

0:03:59 > 0:04:02- I am indeed. - It's a good place to be.

0:04:02 > 0:04:04It's absolutely wonderful.

0:04:04 > 0:04:06I've a few years to go but, of course,

0:04:06 > 0:04:08you were a head teacher for many years.

0:04:08 > 0:04:12I was. I was a head teacher for 20 years,

0:04:12 > 0:04:15in two different schools in Wolverhampton.

0:04:15 > 0:04:17And it's been absolutely wonderful.

0:04:17 > 0:04:20- And tell me, you're in good shape, to me.- Thank you.

0:04:20 > 0:04:23You look a bit of a footballer, cricketer, golfer.

0:04:23 > 0:04:24Any of those sports in retirement?

0:04:24 > 0:04:26Yeah, I've done all those things.

0:04:26 > 0:04:29I've played football since I was a young lad

0:04:29 > 0:04:32and only hung my boots up fairly recently.

0:04:32 > 0:04:34- I'm a big football fan. - I am as well.

0:04:34 > 0:04:38I was born in Norwich and, for my sins,

0:04:38 > 0:04:41I've supported Norwich City fanatically over the years.

0:04:41 > 0:04:44Tell me, I understand with a footballing theme,

0:04:44 > 0:04:48Jenny almost came along maybe during a match.

0:04:48 > 0:04:53She was... She very inconveniently decided to be born on a Saturday

0:04:53 > 0:04:57- but, luckily, the delivery room had a television...- Oh, no!

0:04:57 > 0:05:00..and, luckily, Jenny was born at half-time.

0:05:00 > 0:05:05- Wow.- So I was able to catch up on the half-time scores.

0:05:05 > 0:05:06- So, Jenny, Father's retired.- Yeah.

0:05:06 > 0:05:09But of course, for you, life's journey has just started.

0:05:09 > 0:05:12- It is.- What are you up to now? - I've just qualified as a midwife,

0:05:12 > 0:05:14which is a really, really amazing job.

0:05:14 > 0:05:17I've had the pleasure of being present

0:05:17 > 0:05:20for 45 beautiful babies being born, which is really amazing.

0:05:20 > 0:05:22I remember each and every one of them.

0:05:22 > 0:05:25Your memory today, will you be bouncing around the fair,

0:05:25 > 0:05:26will you be up and down,

0:05:26 > 0:05:29or will Father take the lead? What's the plan?

0:05:29 > 0:05:31Well, let me think about that for a nanosecond.

0:05:31 > 0:05:33No, my daughter will be taking the lead, probably.

0:05:33 > 0:05:37- Yeah.- But I think we'll bounce around and have a great time.

0:05:37 > 0:05:40Yeah, we are really excited, really looking forward to it.

0:05:40 > 0:05:45Anyway, talking of money, it's that time where I can dish out the dosh.

0:05:45 > 0:05:48- To you true Blues, there is your £300.- Thank you.

0:05:48 > 0:05:52Spend it wisely. Anne and Helen, there is yours, Daughter.

0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Thank you.- £300. Now, get out of here. Your experts await.

0:05:55 > 0:05:58I know it's going to be a cracking day.

0:06:00 > 0:06:03And lending a hand to today's teams are our experts.

0:06:03 > 0:06:06On the case for the Reds, it's...

0:06:06 > 0:06:11And blowing her own trumpet for the Blues, it's...

0:06:11 > 0:06:14So, ladies, what are you planning to buy today?

0:06:14 > 0:06:19I wouldn't mind a little bit of silver, maybe, or silver jewellery.

0:06:19 > 0:06:21- I think we'd quite like to buy something silver.- Right.

0:06:21 > 0:06:25And we're also quite into the Chinese-y type of aspect

0:06:25 > 0:06:28when it comes to more vintage, antique pieces.

0:06:28 > 0:06:29And I have absolutely no idea.

0:06:29 > 0:06:33- No idea?- No, I'm just going to go and see what there is.

0:06:33 > 0:06:36The pressure's on. Your time starts now.

0:06:36 > 0:06:37VINTAGE CAR HORN PEEPS

0:06:37 > 0:06:40- Let's go, come on! - All the best, teams!

0:06:40 > 0:06:43Let's get this shop underway.

0:06:43 > 0:06:46- Where to first?- Well, it's entirely up to you.

0:06:46 > 0:06:48- Down this way.- Down here?- Yeah.- OK.

0:06:50 > 0:06:55- I don't want anything like that. - No.- No!- Absolutely not.

0:06:55 > 0:06:58A lovely leisurely start, teams.

0:06:58 > 0:07:01Remember, that hour flies by when you're having fun.

0:07:01 > 0:07:05First up, the Blues did say they had a taste for the Orient.

0:07:05 > 0:07:09They've spotted this very ornate Chinese screen, ticket price £160.

0:07:09 > 0:07:12I'm looking to see if there's any damage to it at all.

0:07:12 > 0:07:16- There is some damage to the back. - Is there? Where are you?

0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Oh, right!- There is a crack down there.- Yeah.

0:07:20 > 0:07:22And is this all hand carved?

0:07:22 > 0:07:25Yeah, hand carved. Mother-of-pearl.

0:07:25 > 0:07:27You can see here abalone shell.

0:07:27 > 0:07:28They're lacquered panels.

0:07:28 > 0:07:31What is your best, please?

0:07:31 > 0:07:33- 140?- 140.

0:07:34 > 0:07:37The only thing that puts me off is the damage.

0:07:37 > 0:07:39So that IS going to limit it,

0:07:39 > 0:07:42because people would rather, perhaps, pay more money

0:07:42 > 0:07:45for something that's in better condition.

0:07:45 > 0:07:47Do you think 130...

0:07:47 > 0:07:51- You both really like it?- Yeah. - I like it.- There is a chance at 130.

0:07:51 > 0:07:53130?

0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Oh, go on, then. - I think we should do it.

0:07:55 > 0:08:00- Yes?- Why not?- Do it. Let's go for it!- OK. Thank you very much.

0:08:00 > 0:08:02Thank you.

0:08:02 > 0:08:04Gosh, that was a quick buy.

0:08:04 > 0:08:06No messing around.

0:08:06 > 0:08:07Have you got somewhere to be(?)

0:08:07 > 0:08:10Well, that WAS short and sweet.

0:08:10 > 0:08:14One item down in five minutes - I like your style.

0:08:14 > 0:08:17Now, let's see how the Reds are doing.

0:08:18 > 0:08:22- What's this, Jonathan?- That's half of something, by the looks of it.

0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Is that not the other half? - No, that's some scales.- Oh.

0:08:25 > 0:08:29- I quite like that.- Oh, what, the inkwell?- Oh, yes, that is nice.

0:08:29 > 0:08:32- You've got the lids for them? - Somewhere.- Somewhere? Oh, I see!

0:08:32 > 0:08:35- OK.- It says £45.

0:08:35 > 0:08:37- What do you think? - We've got plenty of time.

0:08:37 > 0:08:40You like it, we know where it is, we can come back to it.

0:08:40 > 0:08:43- OK.- Then we can ruin their afternoon by making them look for the lids.

0:08:43 > 0:08:45By having to look for the lids for us.

0:08:45 > 0:08:47No luck there, Team.

0:08:47 > 0:08:51Still plenty of time left to peruse and ponder.

0:08:51 > 0:08:53Meanwhile, back with the Blues,

0:08:53 > 0:08:57and Jenny has spotted a pretty pair of pearl earrings set with diamonds.

0:08:57 > 0:09:02- Or are they?- Now, I think, for £36, they're not going to be diamond.

0:09:02 > 0:09:04It might mean diamante and pearl

0:09:04 > 0:09:07but, nonetheless, I think they are very, very pretty.

0:09:07 > 0:09:09I think it's more timeless.

0:09:09 > 0:09:11When you look at some of the more classic jewellery

0:09:11 > 0:09:13that people might not wear,

0:09:13 > 0:09:16- I think that is something someone might still buy.- Well spotted.

0:09:16 > 0:09:20I am slightly annoyed I didn't spot those! Well spotted.

0:09:20 > 0:09:23- Shall we have a look at them? - Yeah, I think we should.

0:09:23 > 0:09:25- What do you think, Dad? - Yeah, I'm happy to.

0:09:25 > 0:09:29- Can we have a look at these earrings, please?- You may.

0:09:29 > 0:09:31Now, you've said diamond and pearl.

0:09:33 > 0:09:36- Is that loosely speaking? - No, that is correct.

0:09:36 > 0:09:40And these will be, I think, simulated pearls

0:09:40 > 0:09:42but they're very pretty.

0:09:42 > 0:09:45I really like them. I think they are really nice.

0:09:45 > 0:09:48- They're classic, aren't they? - Absolutely.

0:09:48 > 0:09:51And I think people would wear them from 16 to whatever age.

0:09:51 > 0:09:53- Exactly.- They are sort of timeless.

0:09:53 > 0:09:56Appealing to that wider market, Team. I like it.

0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Absolutely.- Yeah. - I really like them.

0:09:58 > 0:10:01Do you want to do the deal, then, Jenny?

0:10:01 > 0:10:02- Yeah, absolutely.- Go for it.

0:10:02 > 0:10:06So, do you think you could maybe meet us nearer the £25 mark at all?

0:10:06 > 0:10:09- I think we can do that.- Yeah?- Give you a chance.

0:10:09 > 0:10:11Brilliant. Thank you ever so much.

0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Thank you.- Thank you. I really appreciate it.- Well done, you!

0:10:15 > 0:10:17Well done, you!

0:10:17 > 0:10:18Gracious, diddly me.

0:10:18 > 0:10:20Good gracious, diddly me?!

0:10:20 > 0:10:22That's two for the Blues already,

0:10:22 > 0:10:26and only ten minutes into your shop. Amazing.

0:10:26 > 0:10:28My team are absolutely fantastic.

0:10:28 > 0:10:30They are the dream team.

0:10:30 > 0:10:35Set off, immediately Jenny spotted this screen, bang, bought.

0:10:35 > 0:10:38Straight to the next place, some earrings.

0:10:38 > 0:10:40Gorgeous earrings.

0:10:40 > 0:10:42She really is fantastic.

0:10:42 > 0:10:43They both are.

0:10:43 > 0:10:47I think that's resounding approval from Caroline. Well done, Team.

0:10:47 > 0:10:51The Reds, however, are taking things at a slower pace.

0:10:51 > 0:10:55It looks a little bit on the dilapidated side, shall we say?

0:10:55 > 0:10:5915 minutes in, Team, and you haven't bought anything yet.

0:10:59 > 0:11:02I think you need a plan, JP.

0:11:02 > 0:11:04Let's go for two items outside,

0:11:04 > 0:11:05try and tackle that,

0:11:05 > 0:11:08cos if you want to go for a larger-value item,

0:11:08 > 0:11:12we'll go into one of the big halls and have a look in there.

0:11:12 > 0:11:15- OK, then.- Get out of the sun. - OK, yeah, we'll do that.

0:11:15 > 0:11:17Ah, so there's a plan in place.

0:11:17 > 0:11:20We just need those purchases now.

0:11:20 > 0:11:23OK, Blues. Let's get some BEAR facts.

0:11:23 > 0:11:26I've seen people buy a teddy bear that looks really scruffy,

0:11:26 > 0:11:29and it's made loads of money, which I don't really understand.

0:11:29 > 0:11:31You don't want to believe everything you see on the telly.

0:11:31 > 0:11:34Speak for yourself, Caroline!

0:11:34 > 0:11:37They do, some teddies make really, really good money

0:11:37 > 0:11:39but it's got to be the right one.

0:11:39 > 0:11:41Exactly, Caroline.

0:11:41 > 0:11:44Very much a specialist field, teddy bears.

0:11:44 > 0:11:48Meanwhile, the Reds are still trying to get one item under their belt.

0:11:48 > 0:11:50- It's quite sweet, actually.- Yeah.

0:11:50 > 0:11:53- I like it.- How much is it?

0:11:53 > 0:11:56- Cos you spotted a box... - I've got 75.

0:11:56 > 0:11:58You've got £75 on it?

0:11:58 > 0:12:01How do we reckon that would go at auction?

0:12:01 > 0:12:04I don't know. It's interesting, if you like that sort of thing.

0:12:04 > 0:12:06- 50 for cash?- How about 60?

0:12:06 > 0:12:09And then we've got a deal.

0:12:09 > 0:12:12- Shall we go for it?- I'm not convinced.- You're not convinced?

0:12:12 > 0:12:15- I'm putting it down.- No, no, it's fine. No, no!

0:12:15 > 0:12:19Uh-oh, you're talking yourself out of it, Team.

0:12:19 > 0:12:22Not my decision, he said, with a defensive mode...pose!

0:12:22 > 0:12:24Um..

0:12:24 > 0:12:27- Walk on, come back or just...- OK.

0:12:27 > 0:12:29Buy it or leave it, actually.

0:12:29 > 0:12:31Precisely, JP! It's time to take charge.

0:12:31 > 0:12:36- I don't want to force it. Let's move on.- OK.- Let's move on.

0:12:36 > 0:12:38Oh, so close!

0:12:38 > 0:12:41There's a massive difference between the two teams' tactics today.

0:12:41 > 0:12:45What do you think about these two down here, that knife and fork?

0:12:45 > 0:12:48They would be great if they were silver.

0:12:48 > 0:12:51- They don't match.- OK. - Oh, they don't, do they?

0:12:51 > 0:12:53What a shame.

0:12:53 > 0:12:57Oh, that'll be a no, then, Reds. But well spotted, JP.

0:12:57 > 0:13:00Right, then, Blues. What's the plan?

0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I think we should go inside...- Yeah.

0:13:02 > 0:13:06..and I think we should be looking out for

0:13:06 > 0:13:08- something like a scent bottle.- OK.

0:13:08 > 0:13:10Very specific, Mike!

0:13:10 > 0:13:12So, time to head undercover, Team.

0:13:12 > 0:13:14What about the Reds?

0:13:14 > 0:13:16To save your...

0:13:16 > 0:13:18THEY CHUCKLE

0:13:18 > 0:13:20To save your legs, we'll go inside.

0:13:20 > 0:13:22There is a lot more to see. It's all close together

0:13:22 > 0:13:25- and there will be so much choice. - Yeah.

0:13:25 > 0:13:28- I think I will be happy with that. - Even Anne might find something!

0:13:28 > 0:13:30Yeah, maybe.

0:13:30 > 0:13:33Blimey, both teams are heading indoors.

0:13:33 > 0:13:3630 minutes in, guys, that's half your time.

0:13:36 > 0:13:37Let's leave the teams to it

0:13:37 > 0:13:41whilst I show you something to really write home about.

0:13:47 > 0:13:49Do you write letters?

0:13:49 > 0:13:51Maybe just send e-mails?

0:13:51 > 0:13:53Do you use a fountain pen today?

0:13:53 > 0:13:58Well, if you roll back 240 years ago, you would drop the fountain pen

0:13:58 > 0:14:00and you'll be using a feathered quill

0:14:00 > 0:14:03with this magnificent silver ink stand.

0:14:03 > 0:14:05It's a very grand-looking object.

0:14:05 > 0:14:08Pierced little well stands here,

0:14:08 > 0:14:13and they're in what we call the Chinese Chippendale style,

0:14:13 > 0:14:14and if I take these ink stands out

0:14:14 > 0:14:19you'll see their form sits so well.

0:14:19 > 0:14:23And we wonder what was written from this ink stand.

0:14:23 > 0:14:261758, I'm writing my letter to King George II.

0:14:26 > 0:14:29First of all, I shall dip my feathered quill

0:14:29 > 0:14:32into my pot here

0:14:32 > 0:14:35and I would actually have some spare quills here.

0:14:35 > 0:14:39Once I've written my letter, I will take my pounce pot,

0:14:39 > 0:14:42or sander. I would just sand my letter,

0:14:42 > 0:14:45blow it all away to dry the ink.

0:14:45 > 0:14:48This other ink pot would be my spare one.

0:14:48 > 0:14:51So, if I wanted a different colour ink, perhaps,

0:14:51 > 0:14:54I might use that one as an alternative.

0:14:54 > 0:14:58We turn it upside down and of course we can see the all-important maker.

0:14:58 > 0:15:01William Robertson, take a bow.

0:15:01 > 0:15:03Wow, what a fine silversmith you were.

0:15:03 > 0:15:05Here's our all-important date code -

0:15:05 > 0:15:08we can be so exact in identification -

0:15:08 > 0:15:10and the all-important hallmarks.

0:15:10 > 0:15:15These are Roman numerals here incised into various little parts

0:15:15 > 0:15:18next to the screw mounts.

0:15:18 > 0:15:21And that was for the silversmith to know,

0:15:21 > 0:15:25because on the actual mounted pierced galleries,

0:15:25 > 0:15:27which are detachable by the screw,

0:15:27 > 0:15:30they carry corresponding numerals,

0:15:30 > 0:15:34so one would know where these would sit on this tray.

0:15:34 > 0:15:36It's just a wonderful object.

0:15:36 > 0:15:38The silver market isn't so strong today

0:15:38 > 0:15:41but this object is so period,

0:15:41 > 0:15:45so in keeping to real history, I am very happy with it

0:15:45 > 0:15:48and it will go nowhere in the near future.

0:15:55 > 0:15:59Meanwhile, the teams have moved on and they've headed inside.

0:15:59 > 0:16:0235 minutes into their shop, the Blues have bought two items.

0:16:02 > 0:16:04However, incredibly,

0:16:04 > 0:16:07the Reds are still looking to make their first purchase.

0:16:07 > 0:16:11OK, so this is Dutch.

0:16:11 > 0:16:14I mean, profusely carved.

0:16:14 > 0:16:16Lots of detail to it.

0:16:16 > 0:16:21Dated 1895, and you'd say it's probably a carriage-warmer.

0:16:21 > 0:16:24You'd put something inside, obviously, to release the heat,

0:16:24 > 0:16:27and it'll come through under the seat or by your feet, obviously...

0:16:27 > 0:16:31But just nicely carved and you can use it to put objects in as well

0:16:31 > 0:16:33if you want to. Just a bit of history.

0:16:33 > 0:16:37- I like that.- I do. I really like it. - How much do you think it'd go for?

0:16:37 > 0:16:40- How much do you think we should ask? - Well, I'd say...

0:16:40 > 0:16:43Personally, if I saw it in a house, I'd probably put £60 to £80,

0:16:43 > 0:16:45- £70 to £100 on it. - I really do like that.

0:16:45 > 0:16:48It's Dutch. English is probably more collectable in England.

0:16:48 > 0:16:50- Yeah.- How much for this one?

0:16:50 > 0:16:53- That can be 195.- 195?

0:16:53 > 0:16:55- Whoa. Ooh.- Gosh.

0:16:55 > 0:16:56Maybe not, then.

0:16:56 > 0:16:59Ouch. That's a bit rich, Reds.

0:16:59 > 0:17:01Right, come on. You have 20 minutes left

0:17:01 > 0:17:04and you still have to buy all three of your items.

0:17:05 > 0:17:07Now, what have the Blues spotted?

0:17:07 > 0:17:10- That's pretty.- That's quite nice.

0:17:10 > 0:17:15- Yeah.- 1918, so I was going to say it's sort of in the Art Deco style.

0:17:15 > 0:17:18I really like it. I'm just a bit concerned -

0:17:18 > 0:17:22is £45 kind of the upper limit of what we'd get for it at auction?

0:17:22 > 0:17:24Yes. Oh, yeah, absolutely.

0:17:24 > 0:17:26- So we'd need to have a good deal on it.- Yeah.

0:17:26 > 0:17:29No messing, Jenny. Very decisive.

0:17:29 > 0:17:30Loving your style.

0:17:32 > 0:17:33Oh, I like that.

0:17:33 > 0:17:36Ah, a little vase with a ticket price of £20.

0:17:36 > 0:17:38One would hope silver.

0:17:38 > 0:17:4195, silver. Possibly Greek, it says.

0:17:41 > 0:17:43It looks Oriental to me,

0:17:43 > 0:17:47and that looks like a lily of some description. It's stamped 95.

0:17:47 > 0:17:50It's relatively modern. It's a very simple, straightforward thing.

0:17:50 > 0:17:52Yeah. I like it.

0:17:52 > 0:17:53I do. I like that.

0:17:53 > 0:17:56- What would be the best on that? - 15 quid's the best I can do.

0:17:56 > 0:18:00- £15.- Yeah.- We'll take it. Thank you very much. We'll take it.

0:18:00 > 0:18:03At last you've bought something! I was beginning to get worried.

0:18:03 > 0:18:06Is there anything else you want to have a look at?

0:18:06 > 0:18:10I want to have a look at that hip flask with the nice design on it.

0:18:10 > 0:18:12OK. Just grab that, then.

0:18:12 > 0:18:14Because we've got 15 minutes left.

0:18:14 > 0:18:16That's right, JP. Get a move on!

0:18:18 > 0:18:20What about this little desk set?

0:18:20 > 0:18:22That's right up my street, Blues.

0:18:22 > 0:18:23Not the best of sellers.

0:18:23 > 0:18:27- Yeah, OK.- And it's moulded glass as opposed to cut glass,

0:18:27 > 0:18:30and brass mounts as opposed to silver amounts.

0:18:30 > 0:18:33- That sounds really picky.- No, no. - It's just not the best.

0:18:33 > 0:18:34It makes the difference.

0:18:36 > 0:18:38Now, thoughts on that hip flask, Reds.

0:18:38 > 0:18:41This is Burmese.

0:18:41 > 0:18:43It's going to be silver.

0:18:43 > 0:18:46To which it says on the bottom, "sterling silver."

0:18:46 > 0:18:49OK. Typical decoration, OK.

0:18:49 > 0:18:51You might think, "Well, hang on a minute.

0:18:51 > 0:18:53"Why are they drinking cherry brandy in Burma?"

0:18:53 > 0:18:57But there were a lot of sort of expats in the military out there

0:18:57 > 0:19:00and people working out there.

0:19:00 > 0:19:03Traditional embossing, where it's been knocked through.

0:19:03 > 0:19:06They tap away at it to raise the decoration.

0:19:06 > 0:19:09- Oh, OK.- And so you've got figures at work in the field

0:19:09 > 0:19:13on this stippled ground. It's quite nicely done, actually.

0:19:13 > 0:19:16Asking at the moment - 225.

0:19:18 > 0:19:19I rather like it.

0:19:19 > 0:19:22I do. But if we could get the price down, that'd be great.

0:19:22 > 0:19:23OK.

0:19:23 > 0:19:26The words you're looking for, JP, are "best price".

0:19:26 > 0:19:28175.

0:19:28 > 0:19:31You're a fiver over what I was going to say.

0:19:31 > 0:19:34- Push it down a bit. - It's got a little dent in it.

0:19:34 > 0:19:37- Are you happy with 170?- Yes.

0:19:37 > 0:19:39- Are you really sure? - Yes.- Really sure.

0:19:39 > 0:19:41- Certain.- We'll take that as well, please.

0:19:41 > 0:19:43- I'm a pushover, aren't I? - Thank you very much.

0:19:43 > 0:19:47- Two items down.- That's great. I like that. That's really nice.

0:19:47 > 0:19:50- That's two items of silver.- Yeah. - I want something different now.

0:19:50 > 0:19:53- I don't want another silver item. - OK.

0:19:54 > 0:19:56- Let's go.- OK.

0:19:56 > 0:19:58OK, so no more silver, Anne.

0:19:58 > 0:20:00That was two items at one stall.

0:20:00 > 0:20:01You're back on track.

0:20:03 > 0:20:07OK, teams, ten minutes left and you both have to find your last items.

0:20:07 > 0:20:09Those are glorious.

0:20:09 > 0:20:13- They're Bilston patch boxes, they're called.- OK.

0:20:13 > 0:20:15And they were for beauty spots.

0:20:15 > 0:20:171800, 1820.

0:20:17 > 0:20:21Now, that one has got some slight crazing to the top of it,

0:20:21 > 0:20:23so it's £85.

0:20:23 > 0:20:26In good condition, they're sort of 200, 300-ish.

0:20:26 > 0:20:28I mean, they are gorgeous things

0:20:28 > 0:20:31but they need to be in perfect condition.

0:20:31 > 0:20:34And it really is all about condition in this game.

0:20:34 > 0:20:37You know you said you were getting a little bit stressy?

0:20:37 > 0:20:39It's horrible when you get to the last minute.

0:20:39 > 0:20:41It's getting very stressy. Hello, sir.

0:20:41 > 0:20:44What? The Blues stressing? Well, I never.

0:20:44 > 0:20:48Hang on, weren't you trying to stay away from silver, Anne?

0:20:48 > 0:20:50That is...

0:20:50 > 0:20:53- Oh, that's quite nice. - It's a kilt pin, OK?

0:20:53 > 0:20:55- Oh, OK.- All right.

0:20:55 > 0:20:59It's a kilt pin with what would look like an amethyst on the top,

0:20:59 > 0:21:01in a shape like a thistle.

0:21:01 > 0:21:03I just caught it out of the corner of my eye and...

0:21:03 > 0:21:05- Is it silver?- I wanted to be sure.

0:21:05 > 0:21:08More to the point, is it an amethyst?

0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Yeah.- Yeah.- Hard to tell, actually.

0:21:10 > 0:21:12It's a bit of a gamble because...

0:21:12 > 0:21:15- Yeah.- There are lots of collectors of this sort of thing.

0:21:15 > 0:21:20It is priced at £20, but I can reduce it for half price.

0:21:20 > 0:21:22That's awfully kind of you, madam.

0:21:22 > 0:21:26What do you think? Do you like it? Do you not like it?

0:21:26 > 0:21:28It's unusual, because it's a kilt pin...

0:21:28 > 0:21:34- Yeah.- ..I think. For £10, and we've not got all that long left, really.

0:21:34 > 0:21:37- You can have a wander.- Have we got time to have a wander?

0:21:37 > 0:21:40- We've got five minutes.- Right, I say wander and then come back.

0:21:40 > 0:21:42- OK.- Have a quick wander, then.

0:21:42 > 0:21:44Thank you. We may be back.

0:21:44 > 0:21:46That's right, Helen. Just five minutes left.

0:21:46 > 0:21:50Right, teams, a final push for that final purchase.

0:21:50 > 0:21:54You see, that's a bit of an Art Nouveau pewter box.

0:21:54 > 0:21:57- Do you like that?- Yeah. - Actually I do like Art Nouveau.

0:21:57 > 0:21:59It says 50 on it.

0:21:59 > 0:22:02G407. Three minutes.

0:22:02 > 0:22:04Sorry, sir, I'm not pushing you. Three minutes.

0:22:04 > 0:22:06That means you, too, Reds.

0:22:06 > 0:22:07Three minutes!

0:22:07 > 0:22:10Anything in here that you'd recommend?

0:22:10 > 0:22:12If not, we'll go back for the kilt pin.

0:22:12 > 0:22:15- I think that's all right for a tenner.- Yeah.- I really do.

0:22:15 > 0:22:17- OK.- We'll go back.

0:22:17 > 0:22:20It's useful, it's simple.

0:22:20 > 0:22:21Good call, JP.

0:22:21 > 0:22:24Back you go, Team. Two minutes.

0:22:24 > 0:22:27So, are you going for that box, Blues?

0:22:27 > 0:22:30We paid 50 for it, so I can't really let it go for any less.

0:22:30 > 0:22:32£40 and we'll take it.

0:22:32 > 0:22:34- Erm...- Go on.

0:22:34 > 0:22:35Please! Go on. Right, OK?

0:22:35 > 0:22:38- 40 quid.- Perfect. Thank you.- Cheers.

0:22:38 > 0:22:40And the deal is sealed.

0:22:40 > 0:22:41Number three in the bag for you, Blues,

0:22:41 > 0:22:43and the Reds aren't far behind.

0:22:43 > 0:22:46- We'd like to buy it. - Yeah, you said £10?

0:22:46 > 0:22:48Yes, I'll do it half price.

0:22:48 > 0:22:50- Right.- That's lovely. - BOTH: We'll take it.

0:22:50 > 0:22:54Phew-ee! Right, teams, time's up.

0:22:54 > 0:22:57Goodness me! I think I'll have to sit down.

0:22:57 > 0:22:59How the heck did we do that?

0:22:59 > 0:23:01That was close.

0:23:01 > 0:23:03That was so stressful.

0:23:03 > 0:23:05We got off to such a good start.

0:23:05 > 0:23:07- Brilliant start.- I can't believe it.

0:23:07 > 0:23:10Let's find out what the Red team has bought.

0:23:11 > 0:23:15First up in their silver-themed shop was a little vase.

0:23:15 > 0:23:17They paid £15.

0:23:17 > 0:23:23Next purchase was a hip flask, which set them back £170.

0:23:23 > 0:23:28And finally, the silver-plated kilt pin cost them £10.

0:23:28 > 0:23:31We kind of, like, went round the outside of the fair first,

0:23:31 > 0:23:34didn't see anything at all that we liked.

0:23:34 > 0:23:37- For 40 minutes.- 40 minutes! - 40 minutes.- Yeah, for 40 minutes.

0:23:38 > 0:23:40Yeah, but then, you see,

0:23:40 > 0:23:42we got into our stride when we went on the inside, you see.

0:23:42 > 0:23:44- Yeah.- And we were absolutely fine.

0:23:44 > 0:23:47It was more like a panic buy, the first one, to be fair.

0:23:47 > 0:23:49- Well, yeah...- So, if I said to you, Anne,

0:23:49 > 0:23:51what's your favourite item you bought today?

0:23:51 > 0:23:55I think it would have to be the second item, the silver hip flask.

0:23:55 > 0:23:58- Why?- I really like that one.- Why? - It's such a decorative piece.

0:23:58 > 0:24:00I think it just really stands out and I like it.

0:24:00 > 0:24:04- Do you agree?- I think that one's... That's the best one we bought.

0:24:04 > 0:24:06- Yeah.- And, to be perfectly honest with you,

0:24:06 > 0:24:08I think it's going to make the biggest profit as well.

0:24:08 > 0:24:10- Really?- Yeah. Hopefully.

0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Do you agree, Anne, with that? - Yeah. Yeah.

0:24:13 > 0:24:17- Tell me, what did you spend in total?- 195.

0:24:17 > 0:24:20So it means you've got, from me, Anne, £105 left over.

0:24:20 > 0:24:22- I do indeed.- Very good.

0:24:22 > 0:24:24£105. JP, it's coming your way.

0:24:24 > 0:24:26Now, tell me, shot in the dark.

0:24:26 > 0:24:28Surely not more silver?

0:24:29 > 0:24:31Well, I wouldn't want to reveal it but...

0:24:31 > 0:24:33- (Definitely not.)- Definitely not.

0:24:33 > 0:24:35Well done, JP. Now get out of here.

0:24:35 > 0:24:37See you later. And while JP's away,

0:24:37 > 0:24:40let's find out what the Blue team bought.

0:24:40 > 0:24:42Their first item was a Chinese screen.

0:24:42 > 0:24:44They paid £130.

0:24:44 > 0:24:48Next up was a pair of pearl drop earrings.

0:24:48 > 0:24:50Price paid - £25.

0:24:50 > 0:24:54Finally, it was the little pewter glove box that took their fancy.

0:24:54 > 0:24:56It cost them £40.

0:24:56 > 0:24:59Now, tell me, it sounds like you had a game of two halves.

0:24:59 > 0:25:00It began very well.

0:25:00 > 0:25:02You took a two-goal lead

0:25:02 > 0:25:05and that third almost killer-instinct goal

0:25:05 > 0:25:07came in the last minute, Mike. Is that right?

0:25:07 > 0:25:10It did, yeah. It was almost extra time, I think.

0:25:10 > 0:25:12What's your favourite lot, Jenny?

0:25:12 > 0:25:14I think my favourite is definitely the earrings that we bought.

0:25:14 > 0:25:17- They were beautiful. - Are they full of glamour?

0:25:17 > 0:25:19Well, I think there are very timeless.

0:25:19 > 0:25:21- Yes.- I'd happily wear them,

0:25:21 > 0:25:23I think someone of an older generation would happily wear them,

0:25:23 > 0:25:27- so I think they are a good buy. - Mike, will they make the most money?

0:25:27 > 0:25:30I think they probably will do,

0:25:30 > 0:25:34although my favourite was the Chinese screen.

0:25:34 > 0:25:36- Yeah.- Really?- Our first buy.

0:25:36 > 0:25:41- I really love that.- So, you spent a grand £195.

0:25:41 > 0:25:44It means you've got, from me, Jenny, hopefully in your pocket, £105.

0:25:44 > 0:25:46£105.

0:25:46 > 0:25:49Thank you very much. Here is £105.

0:25:49 > 0:25:51What's the plan now?

0:25:51 > 0:25:53Well, je ne regrette rien,

0:25:53 > 0:25:56and I'm going to find something that you've been looking for.

0:25:56 > 0:26:00- I promise you.- Interesting. - We'll say au revoir, Caroline,

0:26:00 > 0:26:02and off to Whitchurch for the auction we go.

0:26:05 > 0:26:08I've popped along to Trevanion & Dean's saleroom

0:26:08 > 0:26:12and I've been joined by auctioneer Christina Trevanion.

0:26:12 > 0:26:16We start with the shiniest side and the Red team.

0:26:16 > 0:26:20First object we'll look at is this fairly decorative...

0:26:20 > 0:26:22It's got a certain aesthetic appeal.

0:26:22 > 0:26:24It's this white metal vase.

0:26:24 > 0:26:26It's a very sweet little thing.

0:26:26 > 0:26:28Very, very sweet little posy vase.

0:26:28 > 0:26:32I think it might be silver-plated but it's a sweet thing.

0:26:32 > 0:26:34It's a decorative little thing.

0:26:34 > 0:26:36- That lovely lily on the front. - Has it any age to it?

0:26:36 > 0:26:39I don't think it's got massive amounts of age

0:26:39 > 0:26:43- but we've put £10 to £20 on it. - £15.- Amazing.

0:26:43 > 0:26:45£15 paid. That's a good start.

0:26:45 > 0:26:48Staying with silver, we almost go from English and a bit spurious

0:26:48 > 0:26:52to almost what is speculative of the Far East,

0:26:52 > 0:26:53and I'm delighted to see this.

0:26:53 > 0:26:57I think it's fantastic and the fact that it's a hip flask is great

0:26:57 > 0:27:00because, obviously, you do get collectors for it as well.

0:27:00 > 0:27:02You get collectors for Burmese silver and for hip flasks.

0:27:02 > 0:27:05The fact that it doesn't have an engraving in that cartouche helps,

0:27:05 > 0:27:07and the scene is really, really nice.

0:27:07 > 0:27:09You've got those wonderful water buffalo there.

0:27:09 > 0:27:12It's a very typical Burmese scene, those mountains in the background.

0:27:12 > 0:27:16What's it worth, Christine? Where could it be?

0:27:16 > 0:27:19- I've put 100 to 150 on it. - Yeah, that's OK.

0:27:19 > 0:27:22They did pay 170. They've gone about your top estimate.

0:27:22 > 0:27:24Helen and Anne I think have bought well so far.

0:27:24 > 0:27:28Their third item, this nice kilt pin, with thistle.

0:27:28 > 0:27:30- Yeah.- But of course the amethyst is not.

0:27:30 > 0:27:32I think you're absolutely right.

0:27:32 > 0:27:34It's silver plate, it's got some weight to it.

0:27:34 > 0:27:37It's moulded, it's got amethyst paste.

0:27:37 > 0:27:39It's foiled-back amethyst paste.

0:27:39 > 0:27:42To get the really big money on these, it needs to be silver,

0:27:42 > 0:27:45it needs to be better moulded and it needs to have an actual gemstone,

0:27:45 > 0:27:47rather than a paste-set stone.

0:27:47 > 0:27:49We've put, as a nice little kilt pin,

0:27:49 > 0:27:51nice example of its type, £5 to £10.

0:27:51 > 0:27:53- They paid £10.- Perfect.

0:27:53 > 0:27:55They can't go wrong. They've done really well!

0:27:55 > 0:27:58If it doesn't make £10, I'll be very, very surprised.

0:27:58 > 0:28:02OK. So, to me, it is almost a done deal.

0:28:02 > 0:28:09But cometh the hour, we call on JP to show us what is his bonus buy.

0:28:10 > 0:28:14You left this man over here £105.

0:28:14 > 0:28:15JP, it's over to you.

0:28:16 > 0:28:20- Oh.- OK, OK. - Oh, OK.- I'll give you one.

0:28:20 > 0:28:24They're not quite a pair, but it's two mid-18th-century ale glasses,

0:28:24 > 0:28:28and you've got this wonderful folded foot, which certainly,

0:28:28 > 0:28:32style-wise, anyhow, puts you to the early 18th century.

0:28:32 > 0:28:35You've got hops engraved on the bowls.

0:28:35 > 0:28:38- I really like the engraving on these..- Yeah, I do. How much did you spend on it?

0:28:38 > 0:28:42- They cost me all of the £105. - Really?- They did, yes.

0:28:42 > 0:28:45Big question. How much do you reckon they'll fetch at auction?

0:28:45 > 0:28:48I like to think they're worth £60 to £80 each,

0:28:48 > 0:28:49but that might be ambitious.

0:28:49 > 0:28:54- Yeah.- Of course, we need to find out what the auctioneer thinks, feels,

0:28:54 > 0:28:56about the ching-ching of JP's glasses.

0:28:58 > 0:29:01- What do you think of them? - I like them.

0:29:01 > 0:29:03I think it's great. You've got this lovely folded foot here

0:29:03 > 0:29:05and the pontil mark.

0:29:05 > 0:29:07- Nice decoration. I don't think they're a pair.- No.

0:29:07 > 0:29:09They are ever so slightly different, aren't they?

0:29:09 > 0:29:13- I think the value is in their age. - Yeah, exactly.- How old, Christina?

0:29:13 > 0:29:16I'm worried that JP might have bought them as 18th century.

0:29:16 > 0:29:18I don't think they are 18th century.

0:29:18 > 0:29:21I think they're nudging more into the 19th century.

0:29:21 > 0:29:24- Will they go ching-ching? Have they got a good ring?- Oh, let's see.

0:29:24 > 0:29:26- GLASSES TINKLE Cheers.- Oh, they have, haven't they?

0:29:26 > 0:29:29- What are they worth? - We've put £20 to £30 on them

0:29:29 > 0:29:32- as a bit of a come-and-get-me estimate.- How much?- Yeah, 20 to 30.

0:29:32 > 0:29:33- Look at me. How much?!- 20 to 30.

0:29:33 > 0:29:36Goodness me. JP spent £105.

0:29:36 > 0:29:41- Wow.- Anyway, leaving the Reds well behind now, let's go to the Blues.

0:29:41 > 0:29:44- Yeah.- And I was delighted to see Caroline Hawley,

0:29:44 > 0:29:46with Mike and Jenny,

0:29:46 > 0:29:49very much pick up first and foremost

0:29:49 > 0:29:54that huge Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid two-fold screen.

0:29:54 > 0:29:56Do you like it?

0:29:56 > 0:29:59I'd like it even more if it wasn't damaged, to be perfectly honest.

0:29:59 > 0:30:02The key to these is that they have to be in perfect condition.

0:30:02 > 0:30:05And this one, unfortunately, does have a crack in it, sadly,

0:30:05 > 0:30:07where it's been leant against something,

0:30:07 > 0:30:09or something has fallen into it.

0:30:09 > 0:30:12It's just a shame that it has got that damage to it.

0:30:12 > 0:30:14- What's it worth? - We've put £40 to £60 on it.

0:30:14 > 0:30:16Yeah. They paid £130 for it.

0:30:16 > 0:30:19- Oh, wow.- So it means you need to double up, add a tenner

0:30:19 > 0:30:21to just about break even.

0:30:21 > 0:30:23And they've got to start with that,

0:30:23 > 0:30:26so I fear that it might be an uphill task

0:30:26 > 0:30:30when we arrive at what I know is your passion, Christina.

0:30:30 > 0:30:31You love your jewellery.

0:30:31 > 0:30:34- I do.- And it was certainly Jenny who thought,

0:30:34 > 0:30:39"This pair of earrings, they are classic and timeless."

0:30:39 > 0:30:41- Would you agree?- They certainly are,

0:30:41 > 0:30:43and I just love this little chain-link here.

0:30:43 > 0:30:46These pacings, they are not diamonds, they are paste,

0:30:46 > 0:30:48although they do look incredibly effective.

0:30:48 > 0:30:51I think if you haven't got the £500 to £700 budget

0:30:51 > 0:30:54that would dictate to buy the real version of these,

0:30:54 > 0:30:57these are an incredibly good imitation

0:30:57 > 0:30:59of pearls and diamond drop earrings

0:30:59 > 0:31:02that you'd expect to see in about 1900, 1910.

0:31:02 > 0:31:04I've put £20 to £30 on them.

0:31:04 > 0:31:10That's OK. They paid £25, so we are down the middle like a slice.

0:31:10 > 0:31:12Anyway, this box.

0:31:12 > 0:31:14Caroline's choice. What do you think of it?

0:31:14 > 0:31:17I think it's lovely. Pewter, Art Nouveau,

0:31:17 > 0:31:19Arts and Crafts little glove box here.

0:31:19 > 0:31:21Great that it's got its fitted interior

0:31:21 > 0:31:24and obviously it's got some age to it, which is great.

0:31:24 > 0:31:27I don't think we can go far wrong at £20 to £30.

0:31:27 > 0:31:30- They paid £40. - Oh, OK.- In a retail market,

0:31:30 > 0:31:33it means we've got to double up your bottom wholesale estimate.

0:31:33 > 0:31:37- It might just get that, it might. - And we need to climb...- Yeah.

0:31:37 > 0:31:40..climb so much that this bonus buy of Caroline's

0:31:40 > 0:31:43could be, oh, so important.

0:31:45 > 0:31:47Caroline, we can't wait for the reveal.

0:31:47 > 0:31:50Oh, very nice.

0:31:50 > 0:31:51That's nice.

0:31:51 > 0:31:53- Like it.- Really lovely.

0:31:53 > 0:31:57- Like it.- Now, it's cut glass, silver.

0:31:57 > 0:32:00It's marked here as sterling silver.

0:32:00 > 0:32:02Beautiful guilloche enamel, absolutely gorgeous.

0:32:02 > 0:32:06I think probably 1920s, maybe '30s.

0:32:06 > 0:32:09- How much did you pay for it, Caroline?- £25 only.

0:32:09 > 0:32:12- Oh, wow.- That's a real bargain.

0:32:12 > 0:32:14And I think there's going to be a great profit in that.

0:32:14 > 0:32:16Yeah! What do you think it could make?

0:32:16 > 0:32:19Well, I think it could double its money. I think...£50.

0:32:19 > 0:32:21Yeah? I think it's fantastic.

0:32:21 > 0:32:24- It is, it's lovely. - You've done a really good job.

0:32:24 > 0:32:27But it all hinges on what the auctioneer thinks

0:32:27 > 0:32:30about Caroline's very fine scent bottle.

0:32:32 > 0:32:33I absolutely adore this.

0:32:33 > 0:32:35I think it's beautiful, I really do.

0:32:35 > 0:32:39So often you see guilloche enamel that's in a quite garish colour.

0:32:39 > 0:32:43This beautiful lavender here is just stunning.

0:32:43 > 0:32:47Star-cut base - tick. Beautiful decoration - tick. Enamel - tick.

0:32:47 > 0:32:49It's got everything you want.

0:32:49 > 0:32:50My estimate is £20 to £30.

0:32:50 > 0:32:53If two people love it, Charlie, it could make millions.

0:32:53 > 0:32:56There might be a sweet scent after all.

0:32:56 > 0:32:57Anyway, it cost £25.

0:32:57 > 0:33:00- Oh, good woman.- Tell me, are you taking the auction?

0:33:00 > 0:33:02- I am, yes.- What will be your style today?

0:33:02 > 0:33:05My style? Well, I think I might give it a bit of the Hanson.

0:33:05 > 0:33:07I might wave my arms around a bit.

0:33:07 > 0:33:08Thank you very much. It might work.

0:33:11 > 0:33:13Right, then, Christina, the saleroom is set,

0:33:13 > 0:33:16so time to get this auction underway.

0:33:16 > 0:33:18Ladies, this is it.

0:33:18 > 0:33:20Tell me how you're feeling.

0:33:20 > 0:33:22Nervous, but really excited.

0:33:22 > 0:33:25- Good.- Nervous but, again, excited.

0:33:25 > 0:33:26Never been to an auction before.

0:33:26 > 0:33:29How does it compare to jumping out of a plane?

0:33:29 > 0:33:31About the same, I would think.

0:33:31 > 0:33:36OK, and your first lot, that lovely white-metal vase, is coming up now.

0:33:36 > 0:33:38Good luck.

0:33:38 > 0:33:39£10 only.

0:33:39 > 0:33:42Bid me £10 for the little white-metal vase at £10.

0:33:42 > 0:33:44Where's 10? 5 for it, then?

0:33:44 > 0:33:46£5 for a nice little white-metal vase.

0:33:46 > 0:33:48Bid me £5.

0:33:48 > 0:33:50A little posy vase. Bid me 5.

0:33:50 > 0:33:51At £5.

0:33:51 > 0:33:52Surely at £5 somewhere?

0:33:52 > 0:33:55It's so pretty. No-one puts their hands up.

0:33:55 > 0:33:56£5?

0:33:56 > 0:33:58Surely at £5 somewhere?

0:33:58 > 0:34:00- £5.- Nobody wants it.

0:34:00 > 0:34:01- We've got £5!- Yes!

0:34:01 > 0:34:03At the very back, I have 5.

0:34:03 > 0:34:08Looking for 8. At £5 then, if we're all done at £5...

0:34:08 > 0:34:09- We've got a tenner. - Not a great start.

0:34:09 > 0:34:12But the journey is alive, so hold tight. We are down a tenner.

0:34:12 > 0:34:15Next item, this interesting Burmese hipflask.

0:34:15 > 0:34:18This, I predict, an interesting ride.

0:34:18 > 0:34:19- Yeah.- You watch.

0:34:19 > 0:34:24And I have interest here with me at 100, 120,

0:34:24 > 0:34:26130 with me, on commission.

0:34:26 > 0:34:27Keep going.

0:34:27 > 0:34:29At £130. With me on commission at 130.

0:34:29 > 0:34:30Looking for 140 now.

0:34:30 > 0:34:32It's at £130,

0:34:32 > 0:34:33with my commission bidder at 130.

0:34:33 > 0:34:36Where's 140? 140, 150.

0:34:36 > 0:34:38160? 160.

0:34:38 > 0:34:40Clears my book at 160.

0:34:40 > 0:34:43- One more.- Looking for 170 now.

0:34:43 > 0:34:46At £160, if we're all done,

0:34:46 > 0:34:50it's against you all, with the lady at £160.

0:34:50 > 0:34:52Oh, no!

0:34:52 > 0:34:54What a wonderful gamble.

0:34:54 > 0:34:57OK, you're down £20. Fear not.

0:34:57 > 0:34:59Lot 98 now is the sweet

0:34:59 > 0:35:02little silver-plated Scottish kilt pin with thistle detail,

0:35:02 > 0:35:05inset with an amethyst paste. Lot 98, there it is.

0:35:05 > 0:35:08Gosh, I've got interest here with me at £15.

0:35:08 > 0:35:09On commission with me at 15.

0:35:09 > 0:35:12Looking for 20 now. I'll take 18 if it helps.

0:35:12 > 0:35:15I've got £15. If we're all done, it's against you all.

0:35:15 > 0:35:1618 with you, madam.

0:35:16 > 0:35:18At £18. 20 with me.

0:35:18 > 0:35:19Will you go 22?

0:35:19 > 0:35:22At £20, still with my commission bidder at £20.

0:35:22 > 0:35:24If we're all done, then, at £20...

0:35:24 > 0:35:27- Yes, finally a profit! - JP's doubled up.

0:35:27 > 0:35:29Bit of a Highland dance, JP?

0:35:29 > 0:35:32- Oh, yes.- A bit of Scottish...

0:35:32 > 0:35:34He's in the money. OK, you were minus 20.

0:35:34 > 0:35:36That's plus 10.

0:35:36 > 0:35:38It means you are now minus £10,

0:35:38 > 0:35:41which is not bad. It has been a rollercoaster.

0:35:41 > 0:35:44It's now whether you want to stay and that rollercoaster

0:35:44 > 0:35:47and take on JP's pair of ale glasses.

0:35:47 > 0:35:49I know we're only a tenner down

0:35:49 > 0:35:53and it's better than what we thought we were going to be, but...

0:35:53 > 0:35:55- Shall we go for it?- Shall we?- Yeah. - Going?

0:35:55 > 0:35:57- Yeah, going.- Going, going...

0:35:57 > 0:35:58- Say "gone".- Gone.- Sold!

0:35:58 > 0:36:00Hold tight. It could be bumpy.

0:36:00 > 0:36:05Lot 103 and I have interest here at £25, £35.

0:36:05 > 0:36:07Now we're going. Come on.

0:36:07 > 0:36:09At £35 here with me.

0:36:09 > 0:36:1140, 5, 50.

0:36:11 > 0:36:15I'm out. At £50, seated with you, sir, at £50.

0:36:15 > 0:36:16Looking for 5 now.

0:36:16 > 0:36:20At £50, I have seated with you, sir, at £50.

0:36:20 > 0:36:23If we're all done... 55, 60.

0:36:23 > 0:36:25At £60. Are you sure?

0:36:25 > 0:36:28- Go on, one more.- One more.- One more.

0:36:28 > 0:36:31At 60. 65, 70...

0:36:31 > 0:36:33Go on. You're out?

0:36:33 > 0:36:35At £70, 75?

0:36:35 > 0:36:37- Yes, go on.- At £70.

0:36:37 > 0:36:40All done, then, at £70, seated with the gentleman at 70.

0:36:40 > 0:36:44Looking for 5. If you're all out, it's at £70.

0:36:44 > 0:36:46It trebled the auctioneer's estimate.

0:36:46 > 0:36:49That says something on how good they were.

0:36:49 > 0:36:54They still lost £35, which means, overall, you are £45 down.

0:36:54 > 0:36:56- It's not too bad. - Well, it's not too bad.

0:36:56 > 0:37:00As you know, Anne and Helen, in this funny old game, JP,

0:37:00 > 0:37:04we've been there before, and £45 can definitely, maybe, be...

0:37:04 > 0:37:06- Maybe.- A winning score.

0:37:06 > 0:37:08..a winning score. So mum's the word.

0:37:15 > 0:37:17- Is it a first time for you?- It is,

0:37:17 > 0:37:21apart from when I was a young boy at the cattle auctions in Norwich.

0:37:21 > 0:37:23From cattle to chattels.

0:37:23 > 0:37:26- And for you?- Yeah, this is definitely my first time.

0:37:26 > 0:37:29It's nice to see that the room's so busy.

0:37:29 > 0:37:33Your first lot is coming up now, your screen.

0:37:33 > 0:37:36£30 for the two-fold screen at £30.

0:37:36 > 0:37:37Very useful thing.

0:37:37 > 0:37:3930 is bid. Thank you, madam.

0:37:39 > 0:37:40£30 I have.

0:37:40 > 0:37:4135, 40.

0:37:41 > 0:37:44Go 5? 45 is bid in the room.

0:37:44 > 0:37:46£45. It's against you online.

0:37:46 > 0:37:48It's a gorgeous screen.

0:37:48 > 0:37:50With the lady at 45. 50 is paid online.

0:37:50 > 0:37:52Go 5? 55. Where's 60 now?

0:37:52 > 0:37:55At £55 with the lady, looking for 60.

0:37:55 > 0:37:57- Come on, bit more!- £60, that's it.

0:37:57 > 0:37:5965. Bid me 70 online.

0:37:59 > 0:38:02At £65, I have.

0:38:02 > 0:38:04If we're all done... Go on, online.

0:38:04 > 0:38:06It's at £65. 70, he's back.

0:38:06 > 0:38:08Go 5, madam? 75.

0:38:08 > 0:38:10Thank you. At £75, bid me 80.

0:38:10 > 0:38:14At £75 in the room it is, with the lady in green.

0:38:14 > 0:38:1880, they're back. At £80, and 5?

0:38:18 > 0:38:19Thank you. At £85.

0:38:19 > 0:38:24Where's 90? At £85, with the lady, then, if we are all done at 85...

0:38:24 > 0:38:2590 is bid.

0:38:25 > 0:38:27- Yes!- And 5.

0:38:27 > 0:38:29Bid me 100. Round it up for me.

0:38:29 > 0:38:31It's at £95.

0:38:31 > 0:38:32Bid me £100, internet.

0:38:32 > 0:38:34It's at £95.

0:38:34 > 0:38:39If you're all done, it's with the lady in the room at £95.

0:38:39 > 0:38:41- That isn't bad.- I'm OK with that.

0:38:41 > 0:38:43- You are only 35 down.- OK.

0:38:43 > 0:38:45It could have been far worse.

0:38:45 > 0:38:48The next item, I love the earrings. We all love the earrings.

0:38:48 > 0:38:50They cost you 25. You watch these move.

0:38:50 > 0:38:54I've got £20, straight away with me on commission at £20.

0:38:54 > 0:38:5525, 30.

0:38:55 > 0:38:56At £30 here.

0:38:56 > 0:39:00Where's 5? At £30, 35, I'm out.

0:39:00 > 0:39:03At £35, with my internet bidder, at £35.

0:39:03 > 0:39:06- My commission bidder is out at 30. - £10 up, guys.

0:39:06 > 0:39:07At £35, internet bidder at 35.

0:39:07 > 0:39:08Looking for 40 now.

0:39:08 > 0:39:12At £35, all done...

0:39:12 > 0:39:14We're clawing, aren't we? We are clawing.

0:39:14 > 0:39:17Profit of £10. That's no mean sum.

0:39:17 > 0:39:18They were gorgeous.

0:39:18 > 0:39:21And that brings your deficit down to only £25.

0:39:21 > 0:39:22The journey is well and truly on.

0:39:22 > 0:39:25Lot 121 is the Art Nouveau pewter-covered glove box,

0:39:25 > 0:39:27with a little cabochon in the middle there.

0:39:27 > 0:39:31Bid me £20 for it. £20 for the little glove box.

0:39:31 > 0:39:34- It's gorgeous.- It's a very nice example, with its original interior.

0:39:34 > 0:39:36Bid me £20. 20 is bid.

0:39:36 > 0:39:38Thank you, madam. At the back at £20.

0:39:38 > 0:39:39Looking for 5 now.

0:39:39 > 0:39:41At £20, I have.

0:39:41 > 0:39:42Looking for 5.

0:39:42 > 0:39:44At £20, if you're all done...

0:39:44 > 0:39:4625. 30, madam?

0:39:46 > 0:39:4930. 30 with the lady.

0:39:49 > 0:39:5135. Against you, madam, at 35.

0:39:51 > 0:39:53Will you go 40? You're out.

0:39:53 > 0:39:56Thank you anyway. At £35, all done at 35?

0:39:56 > 0:39:58- Go on!- Oh, I say.

0:39:58 > 0:40:00- That's unlucky. We lost £5.- Yeah.

0:40:00 > 0:40:03It means we are now £30 down overall.

0:40:03 > 0:40:05That could be a winning score.

0:40:05 > 0:40:08It's our big question now, Team. It's the bonus buy.

0:40:08 > 0:40:11- Will you, won't you?- We're absolutely going to go with you.

0:40:11 > 0:40:13- You've done us so proud.- OK, OK.

0:40:13 > 0:40:15Look at me. Are you going with it?

0:40:15 > 0:40:18- Yes.- Yes, definitely, 100%. - Fantastic.

0:40:18 > 0:40:21With me on commission at £20. Here with me at 20.

0:40:21 > 0:40:23£25 online.

0:40:23 > 0:40:25Clears my book at £25. Bid me 30 now.

0:40:25 > 0:40:28At 25. And 30. With you, sir.

0:40:28 > 0:40:30At 30 in the room. Bid me 5.

0:40:30 > 0:40:31At £30. I have.

0:40:31 > 0:40:3335. 40, sir?

0:40:33 > 0:40:35Are you sure?

0:40:35 > 0:40:38On the internet, then, at £35. Looking for 40. 40 I have.

0:40:38 > 0:40:39At £40 seated.

0:40:39 > 0:40:41Where's 5? At £40.

0:40:41 > 0:40:44Go on, internet, where are you? It's at £40.

0:40:44 > 0:40:45I can see you hovering.

0:40:45 > 0:40:47It's at £40. Looking for 5.

0:40:47 > 0:40:50Fair warning now. At £40...

0:40:50 > 0:40:52Guys, I commend you.

0:40:52 > 0:40:54It still gave you a £15 profit.

0:40:54 > 0:40:58It means you reduced your deficit by half.

0:40:58 > 0:41:02- Good.- Well done. So you are minus £15.

0:41:02 > 0:41:06That is no mean sum, in the world, in the game that is Bargain Hunt.

0:41:06 > 0:41:09True Blues, I kid you not, that really, honestly,

0:41:09 > 0:41:11could be a winning score.

0:41:11 > 0:41:13- Fingers crossed.- Well done. Mum's the word.

0:41:18 > 0:41:20Today, sadly,

0:41:20 > 0:41:23on Bargain Hunt you've all made losses. OK?

0:41:23 > 0:41:28As you know, our team who are going away as the runners-up

0:41:28 > 0:41:30or, as I call you, the under-bidders,

0:41:30 > 0:41:32you were so nearly in charge,

0:41:32 > 0:41:35it is, sadly, Helen and Anne.

0:41:35 > 0:41:37I'm sorry, guys.

0:41:37 > 0:41:40- How do you feel?- Gutted. - Yeah.- Oh, don't say that.

0:41:40 > 0:41:43Don't say that. It's a funny old game, isn't it?

0:41:43 > 0:41:46You very much decided not to ring-fence

0:41:46 > 0:41:50at what could have been a winning score, and you went with the JP.

0:41:50 > 0:41:53Well, I really thought they may have moved a bit.

0:41:53 > 0:41:55They did move, they made £70,

0:41:55 > 0:41:59but, of course, they lost you 35, which left you with minus £45.

0:41:59 > 0:42:01- Oh, well.- Oh, dear.

0:42:01 > 0:42:04But you've been great fun. But on my left are the true Blues.

0:42:04 > 0:42:06- Well done, team.- Hooray!

0:42:06 > 0:42:09You have done it today and you have done it in style

0:42:09 > 0:42:12because, actually, it began quite badly,

0:42:12 > 0:42:16with your £35 loss on that delightful twofold screen.

0:42:16 > 0:42:21It then moved to what we loved in the romance and classic manner

0:42:21 > 0:42:23of those earrings, plus 10.

0:42:23 > 0:42:26And then of course you had that small loss on the glove box,

0:42:26 > 0:42:31but it didn't really matter because you did go with that atomiser,

0:42:31 > 0:42:34which really flew, made £15,

0:42:34 > 0:42:38and it left you with only a minus £15 loss.

0:42:38 > 0:42:40OK, have you enjoyed yourselves today, guys?

0:42:40 > 0:42:43- ALL:- Yes.- Yeah, it's been a great memory

0:42:43 > 0:42:45and you have not hopefully lived with a regret.

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