Wetherby 23 Bargain Hunt

Hello, and welcome to Yorkshire.

What a whirlwind of wheeling and dealing there is here at Wetherby.

Thank you.

Just need a few moments to enjoy this.

Ah! That's better!

Let's get the show going. Let's go Bargain Hunting.

You know the drill. Two teams, £300, and one hour to shop.

But first, let's have a look at what's coming up.

The Blues trawl the fair for a firm favourite.

I've got a thing about stuffed fish.

-There we are, you see.

-There's your stuffed fish!

-There is another fish there, look.

-There is.

There are some hairy moments for the Reds.

£5 for this smile.

-We've got the same hair.

-Yeah.

THEY LAUGH

And there is plenty of excitement down at the auction.

-Three figures.

-Hurrah.

But that's all coming up later.

On Bargain Hunt today, we have a mix of marital matrimony.

For the Reds, we have Musab and Tamara.

And for the Blues, we have Tim and Catherine.

-Hello, everyone. ALL:

-Hello.

So, Musab, tell me how you two guys met.

-We were both born in Baghdad, in Iraq.

-Right.

Lived technically just down the street from each other.

-But we never met.

-Never met.

-You were neighbours!

-Never met.

-As children.

-Yeah.

I migrated to New Zealand, she migrated to Australia.

Years later, I moved to Australia. That's where we met and got married.

How did you guys end up in the UK?

We lost our jobs and decided to backpack.

Came across for six months, and that was two and a half years ago.

Two and a half years and you're still here and happy, happy, happy.

-So, you enjoy travelling.

-Yeah.

But what else do you do in your spare time?

I play football, five-a-side football.

-I stick with being in goals.

-Are you good at it?

Well, there are four things I can't do.

I can't pass, I can't shoot, I can't tackle and I can't control the ball.

So I decided to become a goalkeeper.

THEY LAUGH

Tamara, what do you do in your spare time?

-In my spare time, I love drumming. Yeah.

-Are you a wee drummer?!

-Yes.

-Right. Well, we might see you in a rock band at one point.

-With the hair, it works.

-With the hair...

-I think you would be absolutely fabulous.

-Thank you.

But the all-important question today is,

how about your antiques knowledge?

-I don't collect myself, but I love going to antique shops.

-Uh-huh.

Well, you are going to have a great time today at that fair,

I can tell you that.

-Definitely.

-You'll enjoy that thoroughly.

So, we'll go over to the Blues now.

Another happily married couple.

-Look at all these smiles here.

-So they say.

-Now, Tim, I believe you have quite a varied career.

-I do.

-Tell me a bit about it.

-I'm a tennis coach, actually.

I work in a school in Huddersfield, Newsome High School.

But also, I do GCSE music there as well. So I do a bit of both.

-You've got a bit of background of music?

-I have.

I believe that I should perhaps be asking for your autograph later on.

Back in the '80s, I was in a band. We were called Boyzone.

SHE GASPS

-Were you in Boyzone?

-We were the original.

-You were the Boyzone before Boyzone?

-Yeah, we are.

But as I say, now I'm Dadzone.

-Dadzone.

-I say to my son.

I was friends with a lot of people like Nick Heyward from Haircut 100.

-He's name-dropping.

-He's name-dropping.

I'm sorry. It's important to me, all that side of my life.

So how will you guys fare out there in the fair?

Because you are a bit of a charity queen.

I bought a painting. The lady was just packing away and

I said, "How much is that?" She said, "£2."

I thought... "Rude not to," I thought, Anita.

It was signed.

And it turned out his last painting, this African artist,

sold for 58,000.

-So you are a dangerous woman.

-Yeah.

So I had mine valued and it's been valued at £2,000 to £3,000.

Well done. Maybe you should give up the day job.

-Maybe I should.

-THEY LAUGH

OK, teams. That's it. Now for the money moment.

£300 each.

300 for you and 300 for you.

-They are real.

-They are real. They are real. Your experts await.

So off you go.

THEY CHEER

Our two tenacious teams need two exemplary experts.

For the Reds, our very own Tinkerbell, Kate Bliss.

And for the Blues, our Pedigree chum, cavalier King Charles Hanson.

What are we going to be looking for?

I think we're going to have a look at lamps. Maybe Art Deco.

-We are going to find interesting stuff, Charles.

-OK.

Something unusual I've never seen before.

-Tim?

-Stuffed fish.

-Stu... Excuse me?

I've got a thing about stuffed fish.

OK, teams. 60 minutes. Start the clock.

-Let's get stuck in.

-Yes, let's do this.

Follow me. Come on.

Charles, Kate, good luck. I think you are going to need it.

-Let's have a look.

-Having a look at this one.

-Oh, yeah.

-Coffee pot. It's damaged a bit.

-I like it. It's different.

-Yeah.

-It's totally different.

-It's not my cup of tea.

-It's not your cup of tea.

I'm a tea person, not a cup of coffee, definitely.

OK, Musab. It's going to be a long shop.

What has Catherine spotted?

-What is it, first of all?

-It's a one-armed bandit.

-Correct.

What I like about it, it's got such style, hasn't it?

-Yeah, that's what I like.

-I can see that in a pub or something.

Or a diner.

-I'm happy that's

-'50s. Yeah.

How much is this one-armed bandit?

-That is 250.

-250? Oh.

-Oooh. Crikey!

I never expected that, did you?

Mm. I don't think the Blues are the gambling type then.

Maybe we should go for this.

-I'm only joking.

-THEY LAUGH

At least you're not out for a duck, Blues.

Back to the Reds.

I quite like this compass, but I think it's too small, isn't it?

-Yeah.

-That is neat, Musab. Let's have a little look.

This is actually small for a reason.

Because this would have been on a gentleman's fob chain.

I think that looks very sweet. This feels like gold to me.

So up it goes.

Yeah, there is a little bit of deterioration on the pointer.

But, you know, I think it's probably about 1900, 1920s in date.

-Quite apt for two travellers like you.

-Yeah.

-I would say.

There is no price on there. Shall we ask the gentleman?

-110 on it.

-110. OK. And is it gold, sir?

I'm happy it's gold. It feels gold.

I bought it at auction and it was tested as gold.

Tested as gold, OK. Is that your very best price?

-90.

-90 is too much.

-It's too much, yeah.

Is 80 any good?

He's saying yes. What do you think?

-It's small, it's different. I like it.

-Let's go for it.

-Yes.

-Let's take a gamble.

-Let's take a gamble.

-Let's do it.

-That's going to be our gamble.

-Thank you very much indeed.

-Thank you very much.

-Lovely. Thank you.

-Thank you.

Fantastic! Well, I think that's perfect for our first item.

-Hey, and we've only had ten minutes.

-Yeah!

Well done. One item served up. Advantage Red team.

How good is that racket? How good are these early rackets?

-McEnroe would have used that.

-I'll tell you a little story, actually.

Pete Sampras served with one of these

-and then one of his own rackets.

-Wow.

-The difference in miles an hour was 2mph.

-All it was?

Made no difference.

While Tim amazes us with his tennis facts,

the Reds have spotted something pricy.

-I kind of had an interest in this.

-The bookcase?

-Yeah.

-Yes.

Yeah, it might be. How much is the bookcase, please?

-350.

-350. Ooh!

-Way, way too high.

Funny, buzzy fly. Oops, sorry.

Ah well. Never mind, Reds. Still plenty of time left.

-Is this a miner's lamp?

-I think it's more likely to be a railway lamp.

-I think you're absolutely right.

-Yeah?

There are a lot of collectors out there

who like railway-related items.

-But it's perhaps not in the best condition.

-Yes.

Let's bear it in mind.

Oh, OK. Kate's not all that chuffed with that one, chaps.

Moving on.

May I pop in to your stand, sir? Do you like it, Tim?

-A very small person...

-I like that.

-..would have to sit in there.

-Who would it appeal to?

-Doll collectors.

-Dogs.

-Dogs?

-No, no, no.

-Doll collectors.

-I like your style.

I have to say, a limited market there, team. Bear that in mind.

Oh, speaking of bears.

Do you know, I once sold a Sooty hand glove puppet...

That's really nice, that, I think. Because it's...

-It's got a bit of character about it.

-And it's nostalgic, isn't it?

It looks old.

I once sold a very similar one for £3,000.

But it was apparently the first-ever Sooty puppet used by Harry Corbett.

STALLHOLDER: That's only £2,000.

THEY LAUGH

Bargain. How much is it?

-30.

-He's nice.

-I quite like him, actually.

-I like him.

-You only take...

-What would you do him for? What's the very best?

-22.

-22.

-Oh, I think...

-Can I have a quick handle of him?

-19?

-He's really nice because...

-It's a bit delicate.

Hopefully he's made by Chad Valley.

-They were making these early Sootys in the '50s.

-Yeah.

-Could we do it for 19?

-I will do 19.

-That would be really lovely.

-Thank you ever so much.

-We've got an old bear who wants a new home.

-I know, it's got a nice, cute face, hasn't he?

-He has.

-Like you, Charles.

-Hold on. What did you say?

Yeah, no.

Yeah, I agree. He says, can he come home with you guys for £19?

-That's a good price.

-Excellent.

-Thank you.

-We'll take him.

Well done. That's one item in the bag.

That's great, guys. We've just bought Sooty.

All we need now is Sweep.

-And also Sue. Come on.

-Come on.

Right then, team. Time for a small pause.

And take a wee look at something I've found.

If you are feeling a little playful at your antiques fair,

you may be tempted to pick up one of these little fellows.

This delightful little clockwork doggy was made by Schuco.

Schuco was a German toymaking company founded in the early 1900s

by a Heinrich Mueller.

Schuco was renowned for its tin plate toys and cars.

These gave little boys all over the world hours of endless pleasure.

But my own particular Schuco favourites are the little

clockwork animals.

And these often had a particular feature or gimmick

to appeal to the children.

Roller-skating bears, acrobatic mice, pecking birds,

springing spiders and high-stepping hounds.

And this little character is one of these.

And such was his popularity that it

was made right up until the 1950s.

He is made of tin plate. He has a sweet expression. Floppy ears.

A little, squinty nose.

And a wee tweed coat, just like me, to keep out the cold.

A clockwork mechanism operates his high-stepping legs.

And when he is pushed,

he rolls along perfectly

despite the fact that the key is missing.

Now, condition is often an issue in toy collecting.

But our little pooch must have been owned by one very careful kid,

because he is in perfect condition.

Toys take us back to our childhood

and nostalgia for those wonderful days of pocket money purchases.

But pooch would cost just a little more than pocket money

in today's vibrant toy market.

But I bought him for £40.

If I can find a key to wind him up, I'll be quids in.

And it's still not a lot for all this fun.

Our teams are still having fun at the fair.

20 minutes in, and both are level pegging with one item apiece.

Time for the Reds to head inside.

Just come round here, Musab. That's it.

-Some really interesting things on the stall.

-Yeah.

And I'm looking at this.

We'll just get it out of the cabinet,

if the gentleman doesn't mind.

-There we are.

-Lovely. Thank you very much indeed.

You see boxwood measures like this quite often, that fold up

-and fold out.

-It's got a level and an angle.

-Exactly.

-So you can use it as a protractor.

-Yeah.

You've got the integers here so you can measure the angles.

But you've also got the little spirit level, as you've noticed.

-What sort of price have you got on this one?

-I've got £65 on it.

-What is the best for us?

-About 60 is the best. I can't do much more.

55?

-Just look at this smile. £5 for this smile.

-Come on.

-We've got the same hair.

-Yeah. Yes.

-You have got the same hair!

-Yes, OK.

-55. Thank you so much.

-That's really kind.

Thank you very much.

'Well done, Reds. That's your second item bought.'

You guys are on fire.

That's not the way to treat antiques, Charles!

Come on, Blues. You really need to focus. What about this?

-There we are.

-There is your stuffed fish.

-Stuffed fish.

-It's what you've been waiting for.

-It is.

It looks a bit... It looks a bit tired.

Just over halfway, teams. Keep an eye on that clock.

That's quite nice.

-Look at that for a nice clock.

-Yeah, that is quite nice, actually.

-It's got a bit of style about it, hasn't it, Charles?

-Yes, it has.

What I love about this clock, Tim,

is it's retailed through Garrard & Co.

Really important retailer.

And it's an Elliott clock as well, which is really fine quality.

If it was in good order, with good timber and a good front,

-it would be 100 to 150.

-Really?!

-What caught my eye was that.

-Yeah.

£35. But, of course, the condition is why. What a shame.

Condition is everything in this game.

-There is another fish there, look.

-There is.

-I had this vision of a huge, great big pike.

-Is that what you want?

Is that why you've just come on for the hour, you want the big pike?

When I saw it close up, it's just didn't do anything for me,

-I'm afraid.

-No. OK.

Don't worry, Tim. There is still time to find your fish.

So, guys, all this in here is well worthy of looking at. Hello, madam.

-May we browse in here?

-Yes, certainly.

-I like that.

-That's interesting.

-Look at that.

Don't get excited, it's not a really ugly tennis racket.

-No.

-Or anything of that type.

-Tennis.

-I think it's French.

-It's lovely.

-Yeah.

And if you look almost where the salt's made these marks...

-I like this.

-I like that as well.

-It's rustic.

I think it's probably 19th century.

And look at where the handle has held over the years.

-It's got that lovely darker patination.

-It's got some age.

-It looks like oak.

-I think it is oak.

-Look at those nails!

-It's got all the dough in it.

-Yeah! It's got some dough in it.

-We might make something on it.

-We might make some dough on it.

-Exactly.

-How much have you got on this?

-I think it's £40.

-I think we've got to try and get the price down.

-You do the negotiating, love.

-Watch this.

-What's the best you could do?

-The very best would be 35.

-35?

I would guide this, happily, in my saleroom at between £40 and £60.

-35 to me is below bottom estimate.

-We'll take it for 35.

-Thank you very much.

-Thanks a lot, madam.

-Thank you very much.

That's ever so kind. It's great.

-I'm pleased with that. Are you?

-Yeah, I like it.

-Two down, one to go. Come on.

-Come on.

So, the Blues are on a roll with their bread board.

Are the Reds any closer to securing that final item?

There is some really nice stuff on this stall here.

Quite a good selection. You really like Art Deco, don't you, Tamara?

-Yeah.

-It would be nice to find you a little bit of Art Deco.

And actually, there is a lovely little piece of glass here.

Do you like glass?

Oh, yeah, that's nice.

This has got a lovely frosted look to it. Do you like that?

-Yeah.

-I can see the price. 130.

You are looking at the price, aren't you?

You're looking at the price, I'm looking at the maker underneath.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-Cos underneath, we've got a really important mark there.

-Yes.

-Which is engraved "Lalique - France."

Lalique was one of the foremost manufacturers of glass objects

at the end of the 19th century, early 20th century.

It is quite a lot of money, but Lalique is expensive.

-We'll keep that in mind. Put it at the back.

-You want me to hide it?

Ah, a bit of tactical play there, Musab. I like it.

The Blues are still outside. I think the vase is safe.

-But that's a butterfly net.

-Is it?

-Yeah.

To catch butterflies in.

-Oh, it is a fishnet, yeah.

-They must be big butterflies.

Who is this guy? Who is this guy?

Not sure about your antiques knowledge, Tim.

I'd stick to tennis if I was you.

Right, Reds, what's the plan?

-I just can't see something just shouting at me.

-No.

-Shall we changed tack, guys, and just have a quick look outside?

-Yes.

-What do you think? Yeah?

-Yep.

-Let's go out this door.

So it's all change. The Reds venture outside, the Blues are heading in.

Let's hope they don't find that piece of Lalique

the Reds were interested in.

And it hasn't taken long to spot a potential buy.

The stallholder is a bit on the shy side.

-Look at that.

-Wow!

-That's lovely.

-Here we are...

-At the races.

At the races. Look at where the wheels have moved over the years.

-Oh, yeah, look. Where the little child sat on it.

-I love that.

-It's really sweet.

-I really like that.

-Does it matter he's lost his saddle and bits...?

-Not really, no.

It's not because of his age?

When you think of rocking horses, Tim and Catherine,

you want them original.

Hasn't been repainted. It's so archaic as a toy.

-And while Sooty goes back to the 1950s, this...

-This is way back.

-Yeah.

-Pre-1900.

-Can we ask how much? What's the best you could do?

-Perhaps 250.

-We haven't got enough money.

-That's beyond our budget, I'm afraid.

-170?

-A little bit more.

-A little bit more.

-180.

-200.

-Now we're talking.

-200 is the ceiling.

You see, it's psychological. 190?

-You're killing me.

-190.

-No, you're killing me.

-Oh, you're very tough.

Let's just put it down.

We can take a chance, take a chance

and we can hope it doesn't go anywhere and dart down this room.

-It's risky.

-It's a risky strategy.

I don't think anyone is going to buy that in ten minutes.

-Let's have a look round.

-Thank you.

-God, it's tense.

Watch out, team. The wee gee-gee might not be around for long. Eh?

Meanwhile, the Reds are taking a trip down memory lane.

That gives me memories of my childhood.

Because in Iraq during the wars, there was no electricity.

So we used to use these ones all the time.

Let's have a look over here.

-I mean, this stuff is not in the same ballpark, is it?

-No, no.

Just keep focused. Just imagine you are serving against Pete Sampras.

Exactly, Charlie boy. Time to smash it as time is ticking away.

What do you think, guys? Gosh, look at the time!

-We've got less than ten minutes.

-Less than ten minutes.

-I think we should go back to the vase.

-Do you?

-Go back and have a look at that Lalique again?

-Yes.

-I think we've got a chance with it.

-You feel strong on that one?

-You don't want to be rushed, do you?

-I trust you.

-Uh-oh.

They are cute, aren't they?

-£55.

-They are a nice.

-55 a pair. Nice to have a pair, isn't it?

-They are cute.

-I like them. Got the stands.

-Decorative.

-They are.

-They've got the original lining.

-Are they old?

Hmm. I'm going to say no, Tim. Five minutes to go, team.

Phew! The Lalique is still there, Reds. What do you think?

-I like it. It's different.

-What's your best price?

I'll do it 110.

110. 90?

I think I would go with 90.

The best I'd do for you, and it's a good deal, you'll make money, £100.

-Would I pay £100?

-If you are a collector, yeah.

-If I was a collector...

-I think we are pretty tight on time.

-Yes.

-We're going for it.

-I'm sold.

-We're done.

-Thank you.

-Thank you very much.

-Fantastic.

-You'll do well.

Great shopping, Reds. Well done. Three items bought.

-That's your three pieces.

-Yeah.

-You are a hard bargainer! You too!

This just leaves the Blues with the final piece to find.

Thoughts on that horse?

-Let's have some fun and get it.

-If it goes down, we go down with it,

cos that's the most noble thing I've seen today.

-Yeah, I think you're right.

-We're going to... Let's go back.

-Come on.

Ah, you got there in the end. That's the Blues past the finishing post

just in time. HORSE WHINNIES

That's it. Time's up. Stop the clock.

I'm over the moon. I think we've bought three really good things.

-Good objects, yeah.

-Well done, team. What a great hour. Come on.

-Let's get a cup of tea.

-Yeah.

Right then, time for a recap.

Let's have a look at what the Reds bought.

First up was the small fob compass.

They paid £80.

Next to measure up at the auction is the folding ruler.

It cost them £55.

Last lot was the lovely Lalique

costing £100.

-Well, guys, did you have fun?

-We had a blast.

-You had a blast?

-A lot of fun.

-That's what it's all about.

-Yes.

-That's what it's all about.

Now what's your favourite item?

It was the second one, which is the measure. That was my favourite.

Why did you like it?

It was different. I've never seen anything like this.

Musab, what's your favourite item?

I really liked that measure,

but I still have a soft spot for that little compass that we got.

What's going to make the best profit?

-The vase.

-The third item, the vase.

-Right, OK. So completely different.

-Completely different.

How much money did you spend?

-We spent 235.

-Well done. That's marvellous.

-That's a good blast, Kate.

-It is.

OK, so that leaves us £65.

Now, Kate, what are you going to buy with that?

Do you know, it's spent already.

-Oh!

-Ooh!

-Oh, you already know!

Well, off you go, Kate, and enjoy.

And now let's look at what the Blues bought.

Thanks, Sweep. He said his friend Sooty cost them £19.

They KNEADED the baker's board for £35.

And they finally purchased the pull-along pony

for the price of £200.

Well, Blues, you had a lot of fun out there.

-We did.

-We did.

-We had a great time. Really good.

-You enjoyed it?

-Absolutely great.

-What's your favourite item?

-I think mine is the Sooty.

-Ahh.

-Yeah.

-I think it reminds me of my youth.

-What about your favourite item?

The horse. The toy horse on wheels.

-Wow.

-Yeah.

-So what is going to make the best profit?

-Don't you think the horse?

-I think the horse.

I think that will make some money. Don't you?

-I think you're both in agreement.

-We're both in agreement.

-You have marital harmony.

-We do. We do.

-For a change.

-THEY LAUGH

-How much money did you spend?

-£254.

-£254. I'm proud of you!

-A lot of money.

-Well, that leaves £46, please.

-It does.

-Yep.

-Which I will hand over...

-Thank you so much.

-..to Charlie Hanson.

-Absolutely.

Do you know what you're going to buy, Charlie?

I want to magic this money into a love match.

-In tennis terms of aces.

-I'm sure you'll do that, Charlie.

Excellent.

But right now, it's time to head off to the auction.

I've come a few furlongs from Wetherby

to Thomas Watson Auctioneers in Darlington.

And I've been joined by David Elstob,

our auctioneer for the day.

-Hello, David. It's lovely to be here.

-Hi, Anita.

Well, let's have a look at what the Reds have bought.

Musab and Tamara. Our first item is this little fob compass.

Tell me, what do you think of that?

It's lovely. Unfortunately, we have no gold hallmarks on it.

We have tested it. It does test as gold. Probably nine carat.

So what would we call an item which we think might be gold

but is not hallmarked?

We would call it yellow metal or gilt metal.

-Even though we have tested it?

-Yes.

-Yeah. Do you like the item?

-I love it.

-Do you? THEY LAUGH

Are you a mountaineer?

I'm not, but I know a few people who are, so I'm hoping they'll be here.

Mm-hmm. What's your estimate on that?

-20 to 40.

-20 to 40. Well, you're not liking it enough, David.

Right. Oh, dear.

Or maybe our team have liked it too much.

-They've paid £80 on it.

-Right.

So they have maybe paid too much, really.

I think they have. Fingers crossed.

What about the second item? That's the boxwood folding measuring stick.

-Do you like that?

-Lovely thing. It's a real mantique.

It's by a great name. Rabone.

It's got everything going for it, that one, I think.

-I think it's super.

-Mm-hmm.

-Does the market like this type of item?

-It does.

I think items like that, it's got a spirit level on it

and the brass mounts are lovely.

David, estimate on the measuring stick?

-30 to 50.

-Well, 30 to 50. They paid 55, so it's not too bad.

And they do have a chance of making a profit on that item.

I would agree.

The Lalique vase.

Now we've gone from fairly technical things to a thing of

aesthetic beauty, really, here. What do you think?

Very pretty. It's a fairly modern piece of Lalique.

But Lalique's a great name.

There is a lot of collectors out there for it.

What sort of age do you think?

I think it's probably not more than 20 or 30 years old.

-Yeah. David, estimate on the Lalique vase?

-40 to 80.

-40 to 80.

Well, they've paid £100 for it.

So it looks as if they might be in trouble with that one.

-And funnily enough, this is the item they thought...

-Oh, dear.

..they would make most profit on.

-I think they'll struggle.

-They will struggle for that one.

In which case, they might need their bonus buy.

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

Musab, Tamara, how are you today?

-We are good.

-We are all right.

-Excellent, excellent.

Now, you guys spent a magnificent £235.

Well done.

You left Kate £65 to buy something for you.

Kate, show us what you've bought.

Well, some would say the more Lalique in the sale,

the better.

-Oh!

-So I've bought you another piece.

It is, of course, signed on the bottom.

We've got "Lalique - France" in script, which is the later mark.

-Yes.

-So we have this lovely little grouse

with a frosted effect appearance,

which I think makes it look very sweet.

You can see all the feathers depicted on its back here.

It's in lovely condition. And it's mounted to make a little pin dish.

So it does have a little function as well as being a lovely,

decorative piece.

-Yep.

-You've got the Lalique mark.

-It's in really nice order. I paid £50.

-Ooh.

So how much do you think it's going to make, Kate, in auction?

I would hope you might be

looking at certainly 40 to 60 as an auction estimate.

-Even 50 to 70 maybe on a good day.

-I like it.

-So you like it?

-I like it.

-Good.

But you don't have to make up your mind at the moment.

You make up your mind after your third item has been sold.

But right now we are going to see if the auctioneer thinks that

Kate's grouse will fly to profit.

The bonus buy, David, is another piece of Lalique.

Do you like that one any better?

I do. I think it's better for our local market,

the grouse is a good one really for our clients.

So yes, I think it has a little bit more going for it than the vase.

-Age on that one, David?

-Again, 20 to 30 years old, I would say.

-So not terribly old.

-No.

-So, estimate that one?

-40 to 60.

-40 to 60. Well, £50 paid. So they have a chance on that one.

-And that's not bad.

-No.

-Right. Now onto the Blues.

First lot, Sooty here.

He's probably made by Chad Valley. What do you think about him?

It's a nice vintage toy, really. And Chad Valley is a great name.

It's one for the internet buyers.

He's in good condition, I think, for his age.

-I think there is a great appeal there.

-Uh-huh.

-Estimate on that?

-30 to 50.

Good, good. Well, they paid £19 on that.

So there's a strong possibility of Sooty making a profit.

-What about this big lump of wood?

-Yes.

What do you think of that?

-There's a lot of wood.

-There's a lot of wood. It's a big lump of wood.

We think it's French. Probably a cheese board or baker's board.

But it will fit into a contemporary kitchen.

A farmhouse kitchen. So, I think, again, it will prove really popular.

-Mm-hmm. Estimate on that one?

-40 to 60.

40 to 60. Well, they paid 35, which I think is not too bad for that big

-lump of timber.

-I think they'll do well with that.

Yeah. Our last item for the Blues is our lovely pull-along horse.

It's a lovely thing. I mean, it's quite a naive piece, really.

19th century. Again, a toy, so collectable.

The condition's fairly good for one of those.

What's your estimate on the horse?

-100 to 150.

-Yeah, well, they paid £200 for it.

And both of them, both Tim and Catherine thought that this horse

was going to make them the biggest profit.

I think people do generally want the big rockers now.

Which have some use.

Where that is, you know, it's a fairly decorative thing.

-It might creep... I certainly don't think they'll see any profit.

-Yeah.

In which case, they're going to need their bonus buy.

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

Catherine, Tim, how are you?

-Fine.

-Fine, thanks.

-Excellent.

Now, you guys spent a splendid £254.

You gave Charlie 46 leftover lolly. Charlie, what did you buy?

You guys, I know, enjoy the summer, don't you?

-You're tennis fanatics.

-Yeah.

-Absolutely.

You enjoy sitting out, being refreshed.

So I bought this, Anita. Look at that.

-Ah!

-Isn't it a whopper?

-THEY LAUGH

It's sort of medieval, isn't it?

Quite right. It's got that style.

-But look at the coopering.

-It's quite heavy.

-It's quite nice, actually.

-It's so rustic.

It's naive. I believe it to be late 18th century.

And probably, many years ago, it may have been a cider jug.

But, Anita, isn't it just lovely, as an object?

-Yeah.

-I like it.

-It's a true thing.

And although it's empty, Charlie, it has a lot of charm.

Absolutely right.

So how much did you pay for it, Charlie?

Well, you only left me £46 and I managed to buy this for only £40.

-Mm.

-Yeah, I think it's great, Tim, and I really feel an auctioneer

hopefully ought to put a guide price on it between 50 and 70.

-And you never know.

-So we might make some money on this?

-I really hope so.

-Well, I can see you like it, folks.

But you don't need to make up your mind at the moment.

You wait until your first three items have been sold.

But right now we're going to find out what the auctioneer

thinks about Charlie's cider jug.

Well, how's that for a jug that was at one point filled with cider?

Likely to be filled with sticks now, I think.

-Really.

-I think it'd make a cracking stick stand.

Unfortunately, I don't think it'll see much cider.

And I don't think it would hold any cider now.

No, I don't think so. Too many cracks.

-How's the market on this type of thing?

-It's fair.

There won't be a huge demand for it but, you know, as I said,

-it'll make a great stick stand for someone.

-Yeah.

-Estimate, David?

-30 to 50.

-30 to 50.

Charles paid £40. So he's got a good chance of making a profit on that.

-He does.

-Are you taking the sale today?

-Yes, I am.

I can't wait!

OK, David, time to take up the reins and rise to your rostrum.

This is the moment of truth. What's going to happen?

Your first item, the nine-carat fob compass, is coming up right now.

248. A fob compass.

Nice little fob compass.

It isn't marked, but we have tested it and it tests as nine-carat gold.

I'll start you at 35.

35 bid. 35 bid. Do I see 40?

£35. 40. 45 with me.

45. 50 on the internet.

It's going up.

At £50 it is then. An internet bid then.

-Come on!

-55 in the room.

55 bid in the room.

-At 55 then. All done and finished.

-Oh, no.

Oh, 55. What a shame. You were nearly there.

But your next one's coming up.

249 is an early-20th century Rabone boxwood folding measuring stick.

I'll start you here at £25.

I think this is really rare, with that protractor.

At 25. 35.

40.

40 bid. 45.

50 bid. 50 bid behind.

50 bid. 5.

-60.

-Yes!

5. 70. 5.

-80. 80 bid.

-Yes!

At £80 it is. All done and finished?

At £80. Thank you.

-Well done.

-£80.

Well done. Plus 25.

That's excellent.

Here comes our Lalique.

250 is our Lalique vase.

Moulded with flower heads. A lovely, modern Lalique vase.

Pretty. I'll start you at £30.

30 bid. £30 I'm bid.

The Lalique at 30. 40 on the internet.

45 with me.

50. 60 with me.

65 then. 65 bid.

70. Peter's bidder at 70.

-Keep it going.

-70 bid. 75.

80 bid. At £80 it is then. All done and finished?

-Come on!

-At £80...

£80.

Minus 20.

Could've been a lot worse.

Minus 25 in the first one, plus 25.

So, after the second item, you were level pegging there.

But unfortunately, minus 20.

But the thing is, are you going to take the other Lalique piece?

-Let's go for it.

-Let's go for it.

-Let's go for it.

-It's unanimous.

Let's be brave, yes.

255 is a Lalique circular ring dish surmounted by a grouse.

Very pretty.

I'll have to go straight in with commission bids of £50.

-50 I'm bid.

-Yes! Straight in.

I'll take 55.

At 50 bid with me.

At 55. 60. 5.

-Yes!

-We're in profit.

80. 5.

90. 5. 95 bid.

At 95 bid. 100.

THEY CHEER

At 100 bid then. All done and finished at £100?

-£100. Three figures. Well done!

-It's good to gamble.

You did absolutely the right thing.

Plus 50 on the second piece of Lalique.

So, overall, you are now plus £30.

Rescued by Kate's little grouse.

Yeah. Wasn't it?

-Straight faces. Go out and don't say a word to the Blues.

-Yes.

Are you excited? Have you been an auction before?

I've been at an auction before. Not for a long, long time though.

And I'm kind of nervous and excited at the same time.

Nervous and excited. Oh, it's a great feeling, isn't it?

Our first lot's coming up. A vintage Sooty.

And here it is now.

270 is a vintage Sooty hand puppet.

Lovely 1950s puppet.

We think by Chad Valley.

I'll start you on the book at £20.

Yes, profit. Come on!

20 bid on the puppet. 20 bid.

I'll take 25.

-Come on.

-£20 with me. 25 anywhere?

25. 30 bid.

Come on, let's go!

35. 40.

-40 bid!

-At £40 then.

All done and finished?

At £40. All done?

-Yes!

-£40.

-Fantastic.

That is wonderful.

I knew that Sooty was good.

Second item coming up.

271 is a large French wooden rustic baker's or cheese board.

I'll start you on the book. 55, Colin.

55 with me.

60 on the telephone.

-65 with me.

-60?!

-Get in. Get in.

70 on the phone. 75 with me.

80 on the telephone.

£80 it is on the telephone.

All done and finished?

-At £80. All done?

-BANGS GAVEL

THEY CHEER

£80. What a team.

And your next item is the painted horse.

Let's see how it does.

272 is a painted wood pull-along toy horse.

And with interest, I'll start you at £75.

-75 bid.

-Oh, no.

-Charles.

-85. 90.

-Come on.

95. 100 bid.

100 bid the room.

110 if the phone wants.

-Yeah.

-110.

120.

110. 120.

-130.

-130.

140. Hold tight. The stats are rising.

140.

140. 150.

-Yes.

-50.

-150 bid.

-Come on!

-Come on.

-160.

-160!

-Yeah.

-170 bid.

170 it is.

170. 180 on the gallery.

A new bidder. 190.

190 it is on the telephone.

-At 190 then. All done and finished?

-Come on!

-Come on.

-At 190. All done?

-BANGS GAVEL

-ALL:

-Oh!

£10 loss there. Oh, well.

-190.

-It was worth a gamble.

190. Minus 10.

You're now at plus 56.

You have to make up your mind

whether you're going to take the bonus buy.

-Are you going to gamble?

-It's too much of a risk.

-It's too much of a risk.

-Are you going to stick?

-We'll stick.

-You're not going to take Charles' old cider jug.

-Lovely big jug.

We're going to see what's going to happen anyway.

277 is an iron-bound coopered oak cider jug.

Make a lovely stick stand, this.

I'll start you at £20 for it.

20 I'm bid. 25.

30. 5. 40.

-5. 45 bid.

-Keep going.

45 bid.

50. 5.

-55 seated.

-Charles! You could've told us.

-I've got to be honest...

-55 bid.

60. 65.

65 bid.

At £65 on the telephone it is, then.

At £65. All done?

That's all right. It's all right.

I'm pleased for you, Charles.

You didn't take the gamble. You didn't do the jeopardy.

You couple of safies.

THEY ALL LAUGH

But you've still come out with £56.

-That could be a winning score but...

-We'll never know.

-..don't talk to the Reds.

-No.

-And we'll see you later.

Well, Blues, Reds, did you have a good time?

-Fantastic.

-Yeah.

-A wonderful time.

Both of our teams have made profit.

-Ooh!

-That's good.

And today's team which have made the least money,

I'm afraid are...

the Reds.

CHEERING AND GROANING

A wee bit of a weak start with the fob compass.

But you made £25 on that wonderful, wonderful measuring stick.

And then a wee loss on your Lalique vase.

And it was all rescued by your second piece of Lalique.

-All in all, you made £30 profit.

-Yes.

-So congratulations.

And very, very, very well done.

But our winners today are the Blues,

with profits of £56.

You made a profit on Sooty.

You made an extraordinary profit on the rustic baker's/cheese board.

Your little toy horse, you made a wee loss of £10 on that.

But that left you with a profit of £56.

You didn't go with Charlie's bonus buy, the big cider jug.

If you had gone with that, it would've made you another £25.

But £56. Not to be sniffed at.

So both teams with money in their pockets.

Isn't that wonderful?

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-Yeah? ALL:

-Yes!