0:00:05 > 0:00:08Today's Bargain Hunt comes from Edinburgh
0:00:08 > 0:00:10and I'm at Murrayfield Curling Rink.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14The Scots claim to have invented the game back in the 1500s.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17The idea is to get this stone into that centre circle.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21It's a game of patience, strategy and skill.
0:00:23 > 0:00:24Yes!
0:00:26 > 0:00:27It's a bit like another game I know.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29Let's go Bargain Hunting!
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Edinburgh is Scotland's capital
0:00:54 > 0:00:57and today's fair is just outside the city,
0:00:57 > 0:00:59at the Royal Highland Centre.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03Our teams have £300 and one hour to uncover those bargains.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Let's see what's coming up later.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08Quality counts for the Reds.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13I'm not sure whether this does verge a little bit on tat.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15The Blues are haggling hard.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18£59 off for luck?
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- Go on!- You're a good man.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23You're beating him down!
0:01:23 > 0:01:25There are shocks at the auction.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- £100!- Yes!- Go on.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29Yes!
0:01:29 > 0:01:34And I go in search of Scotland's greatest explorer.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Well, more of that later. Let's meet our teams of married couples.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41For the Reds, we've got Donna and Craig, and for the Blues we've got
0:01:41 > 0:01:42Ruth and Reza. Hello.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- Hello.- Hi.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Donna, you've got an interesting story about how you guys met.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- Tell me about it.- Yeah,
0:01:48 > 0:01:52we were all on a night out together for a mutual friend's birthday.
0:01:52 > 0:01:57I was actually introduced to him three times within the same evening,
0:01:57 > 0:02:01at various different bars, and I just didn't remember him at all.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04And then we all went for a meal at a restaurant.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06And he made my friend cry.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08So, I remembered him after that.
0:02:08 > 0:02:09What did you do?
0:02:09 > 0:02:12I've got no idea.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14Absolutely no idea. Nobody remembers.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17And then it was sweet music and magic after that?
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Absolutely. It's now been 16 years.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22We're married with two kids.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25The second one was a sort of surprise delivery, is that correct?
0:02:25 > 0:02:28That's right. Yes. Donna started contractions six weeks before the due date,
0:02:28 > 0:02:31and a week later, there was still no baby.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33And we were in hospital, and the doctors said to Donna,
0:02:33 > 0:02:36if you start contractions tomorrow, wait half an hour before you come in.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39And Donna had contractions the next morning, and five minutes later,
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- I was holding the baby. - Really?- Yes.- So, what happened?
0:02:43 > 0:02:46I phoned the 999 operator and he talked me through the whole birth.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- And what's the baby called? - Freya.- Marvellous.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52And after that, you got to listen to the call?
0:02:52 > 0:02:53That's right.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57The call was five minutes of Craig being coached through the actual delivery,
0:02:57 > 0:03:01and then after she was born,
0:03:01 > 0:03:04there's ten minutes of him and the operator saying,
0:03:04 > 0:03:07"You were brilliant!" "No, no, no! YOU were brilliant."
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Oh, really? It was a bit of self-congratulations?- Oh, yes.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- No mention of you, Donna?- No. - Or Freya?- No.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- We were just on the living room floor.- On the side. Yes.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18All down to you, sir. The hero of the hour.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21So you guys are great under pressure.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23How are you going to be today?
0:03:23 > 0:03:25I quite fancy taking a gamble,
0:03:25 > 0:03:28but I don't know how keen Donna is on that.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30I love that!
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Look at that.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37We'll see. Craig does have appalling taste, and he can tend towards tat.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40So, we will be reining him in on that.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43I think sometimes tat might sell. Well, best of luck.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Let's meet the Blues.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47Hello, Ruth. Hello, Reza.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52Now, you've got an interesting story to tell me about how you met.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- Yeah, well, we met on a Muslim marriage website.- Yes.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59We started talking and we got on quite well, eventually.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01And then he invited me over to Azerbaijan,
0:04:01 > 0:04:04where he was living at the time. So, I went over there to meet him.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06But my friends were all really worried about it.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08They said, "You can't just go and meet him!
0:04:08 > 0:04:10"He might be a murderer, or something."
0:04:10 > 0:04:15And then, when you did meet him, what did you think? "Oh, he's fine, he's not a murderer!"
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Yeah. I thought he was very charming.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20You have quite an interesting job, don't you?
0:04:20 > 0:04:23Unfortunately, yeah.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26I work in a debt collection agency, because I guess someone has to!
0:04:26 > 0:04:29Yes. Somebody has to.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Certainly. How do you make the day pass?
0:04:32 > 0:04:35It can be tedious but I'm quite well-known for making up
0:04:35 > 0:04:39debt-related themed songs to entertain the troops.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Any good examples?
0:04:41 > 0:04:45Well, a very popular one at the moment is that Stevie Wonder classic,
0:04:45 > 0:04:50# I Just Called To Say You Owe Me! #
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Always goes down very well.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54That's brilliant!
0:04:54 > 0:04:57So, Reza. I hear you are a great computer fan. Is that right?
0:04:57 > 0:05:00Yes, fortunately for me, unfortunately for her.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02She always says that there are three people in this marriage.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Is that right, Ruth? - Yeah. That's definitely true.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07It's me, him and the tank command. He is addicted to it.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Oh, my! How many hours do you spend?
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Only a few hours I've got after work.
0:05:13 > 0:05:1523 out of 24 hours.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18You need to confiscate it.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- I do.- So, how are you two going to get on today?
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Because, Ruth, you are visually impaired.- That's right, yeah.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26So, Reza's going to be the eyes for me today,
0:05:26 > 0:05:28and the audio description as we go around.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31And I'll be looking at the aesthetics and the tactiles
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- of the items that we pick up. - Best of luck with that.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- Thank you.- So, I'd better give you guys some money.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- So, for the Reds I've got £300. - Thank you.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44Donna is going to take that. And for the Blues, Reza, there's £300.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Off you go. Your experts await.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48This is going to be fascinating.
0:05:48 > 0:05:53Will it be peace and harmony or will it be trouble and strife?
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Our highly competitive teams need two very talented experts.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01Hoping for a hat-trick for the Reds, it's Ben Cooper.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06And there is TV gold for the Blues, with Kate Bliss.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08So, guys, what are we going to be looking for? Ruth?
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Some nice, tactile things for me, I think.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12Nice feely things.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Some nice jewellery. Or maybe some nice boxes.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18We quite like furniture.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Right.- So, we will be looking for some of that. We like silver.
0:06:20 > 0:06:25I'm looking for some silver items, which have some history to them, and some ornaments.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- OK.- That would be great.- I'd like something Scottish as well.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Something Scottish?- Yes.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30PHONE RINGS
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Hello. Yes.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35Your time starts now.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- Shall we get going?- Let's go.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Let's go.- Come on, guys.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43So, that's Scottish furniture, jewellery, boxes and silver.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46No problem. This could be a very busy hour.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48There's all sorts of things here.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51They've got a great Scottish flag flying on the stall.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54Hopefully, the Scottish flag will bring our teams good luck today.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57And it seems the Reds have spotted something already.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- What about this one here?- A Scottish brooch?- Yep.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06It is silver. Not a particularly old brooch.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08It's not really a brooch.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10What would you call one of these?
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- It's a kilt pin.- It is a kilt pin, isn't it?
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Or maybe for holding on your...
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Your plaid.- Your plaid!
0:07:17 > 0:07:20That's it. I'm not very good at all the Scottish terms.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23You've got to fill me in on those. It is a classic Scottish shape.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25The Celtic designs.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Because it's not of huge age,
0:07:27 > 0:07:31it would probably be in the region of the 20 to 30ish.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33The dealer's got £48 on it.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- STALLHOLDER: I'll do it for 40.- 40?
0:07:36 > 0:07:38To be honest, I think, if it's 20 to 30 at auction,
0:07:38 > 0:07:41I think I'd rather leave it. We can always come back to it.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43Definitely one to think about.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Meanwhile, the Blues said they wanted boxes and they've just found one.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49We've got a tea caddy here.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52Let me get in there and I'll show you.
0:07:52 > 0:07:57So, that is actually quite a nice tea caddy.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59That's close to my heart.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- I like my tea.- Well, I'm going to hand it over to you,
0:08:01 > 0:08:02so you can have a feel of it.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04What do you think of this, Reza?
0:08:04 > 0:08:05It looks nice. What is the wood?
0:08:05 > 0:08:07Well, I think it's rosewood.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10You can feel that it's got a lovely polish on it.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12It's very well-made. It's beautiful, very good condition.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- Can you feel there's a diamond shape on the front.- Yeah.- At the front.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18The label on it says Art Deco,
0:08:18 > 0:08:22and that geometric motifs would hint at the '30s.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24They loved geometric shapes.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27The thing I would say is, inside,
0:08:27 > 0:08:30a tea caddy would have compartments.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32Just have a feel inside there.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35It's all open. But then, that probably adds to the appeal,
0:08:35 > 0:08:38wouldn't you say? Because people can use it for whatever they want.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Well...exactly.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42It's lovely. I would love something like that in my house.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45There's a label on there. What does that say?
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- 55.- I think it would be in the region of
0:08:48 > 0:08:51maybe £20-£40 at auction.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Why don't you go and chat with the stallholder.
0:08:53 > 0:08:54He looks friendly enough.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Time for the Blues to try their haggling skills.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00How much would be the best price for this?
0:09:00 > 0:09:01I'd do it for 40.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Is that your very best price?
0:09:05 > 0:09:0735 is the very best.
0:09:07 > 0:09:0833.
0:09:09 > 0:09:10OK, I'll do it for 33.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- OK. Excellent.- How are you doing, you two?
0:09:13 > 0:09:1433.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17Well, there's no messing with you two, eh?
0:09:17 > 0:09:18The gentleman was very generous.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Yeah. 55 to 33.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23I think that's pretty good. You are well within my auction estimate.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- I think you've got a chance with that.- Let's do it.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- Yeah?- Thank you.- Ruth and Reza don't hang around.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31That's item one in the bag.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33No messing. We've only been here five minutes.
0:09:33 > 0:09:34And you bought something.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36LAUGHTER
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Meanwhile, the Reds have found a man in a kilt.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41What about this one here, Donna?
0:09:43 > 0:09:46Looking at your face. Not so convinced.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- I'm not sure.- Well, there's no denying it's Scottish.
0:09:50 > 0:09:51Well, that's true.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52- Fits your bill, Craig.- Yep.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55Right. It's a door-knocker.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59It's made of brass, and it's got that patina of age.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03Which means that it's not a brand-new cast bit of bronze,
0:10:03 > 0:10:07because it takes years for the green gunk and grime to build up on it.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10So, obviously you've got your kilt, bagpipes.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13He's a Highlander. Is he a Highlander?
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Yes. He could be.- Go for a Highlander. At auction, it's the
0:10:15 > 0:10:18kind of thing which will have a come-and-get-me estimate,
0:10:18 > 0:10:20just for a bit of frivolity, for £10-£15.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- I really like this one. - You really like it?
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- I do, yes.- OK.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- Ask the dealer and find out what they've got on it.- OK.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29You're still not looking the most happy over there.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33I'm not sure whether this does verge a little bit on tat.
0:10:33 > 0:10:38It's slightly on the tat side, it has to be said but...
0:10:38 > 0:10:40if you let Craig buy this one,
0:10:40 > 0:10:43you can have the deciding vote on the second.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- Well, that's true.- And when it comes to the third,
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- we'll just have an all-out fight. It's fine.- All right.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50LAUGHTER
0:10:50 > 0:10:52STALLHOLDER: 15 would be the best.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54You can't go any lower at all?
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- 14.- 14. It's another pound off.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- I quite like this.- OK.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01We've got a happy man, even if we've got a less happy girl.
0:11:01 > 0:11:02Yeah, yeah.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06I'm definitely choosing the next one.
0:11:06 > 0:11:07That's £14 for the Scotsman.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09And every pound counts.
0:11:09 > 0:11:1313 minutes in, and the Reds have their first item.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16It seems like the Blues have found something rather smart.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- 45.- Yeah.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20Does Reza wear cufflinks, Ruth?
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- He does, on occasion, actually. - Sometimes, yeah.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- They are in a sweet little box and what we've got...- They're lovely.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32..are a pair of green agate cufflinks.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34They've got a bit of a '30s look to them.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36There we go. So, have a little hold of that.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38You can feel the links on it.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Gold links holding each terminal.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Now, when you are looking at cufflinks,
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- you've got to think of the practical things.- Exactly.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- And do you think these will be easy to put on one-handed?- No.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- No.- They are not really easy to use, and also because they are bit modern.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54I think they look lovely on,
0:11:54 > 0:11:57but once you'd put them on you'd never remove them because they'd be really
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- difficult to get off.- Don't try them on, Reza!
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- We might be here some time.- Yes.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04So, that's no to the cufflinks.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06But what have the Reds found now?
0:12:06 > 0:12:10I quite like the look of this box.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- It's nice, isn't it? - That looks expensive.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- Is it quite heavy?- It is quite heavy and also, so is the price!
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Quite expensive. £395.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22With the best will in the world...
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- Oh, well..- we're not going to get anywhere near that.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28You might have to save up for that. Time to move on.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31We're getting up to 25 minutes in, so we're still doing all right.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36Meanwhile, the Blues have found another box.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38There you are, you guys.
0:12:38 > 0:12:39What have you found?
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Well, we've got a little box here.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43And it does have a Glasgow mark on it,
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- so I wanted to know what you thought about it.- George Square, Glasgow.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- You do like your boxes, you two! - We do.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52You are box magnets.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55A little piece of what is known as Mauchline Ware.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57The name given to souvenir pieces, basically.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59It started off being produced in Mauchline,
0:12:59 > 0:13:01which is in south-west Scotland,
0:13:01 > 0:13:07and they were transfer-printed with different views,
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- that the tourists would have seen. - I see.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11So, tourist spots, in other words.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15It's really clean inside and this is the original lining, I'm pretty sure.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- Oh!- So it hasn't been tampered with in any way.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- What's the age of that? - 100 years old, definitely.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23It's actually quite nice.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25The only thing is, I have to buy the jewellery to fit in that.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- Is that right? If you're buying it for Ruth...- He'd definitely have to, for me...
0:13:29 > 0:13:31it would be even more expensive, then.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Excuse me, madam. How much is your box?
0:13:34 > 0:13:37STALLHOLDER: The box is £65.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39OK. How do you think about that?
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- 65.- I've got a good feeling about it but it's a little bit high.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45I think we shouldn't rule it out.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49That's one for the back burner, but don't leave it too long, guys.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52Meanwhile, the Reds are still on the hunt for silver.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55I think Donna's a bit of a magpie.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57That's quite cute.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00It's got the marks of Georg Jensen, a Danish silversmith.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03His designs are very iconic.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06It looks like it's not just the Reds that have their eye on silver.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10The Blues have spotted something with a Scottish flavour.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12Now, I'm going to put that in your hands, Ruth.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14And you can tell me what you think it is.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17Oh, it's very cute, isn't it? Is that a quaich?
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Exactly right! Which is a really Scottish thing.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23It's very Scottish. We actually bought one of these,
0:14:23 > 0:14:27or my parents bought one as a gift for my new in-laws when I went to Iran
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- to get married.- Is that right?
0:14:29 > 0:14:30Yeah. It's very much about...
0:14:30 > 0:14:34The idea is that you would fill that up with a nice libation,
0:14:34 > 0:14:37and share that with your guests as a way of welcoming them.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- Lovely.- It's a drinking vessel, essentially.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- Isn't it?- I quite like it.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- And the silver.- It's really nicely marked.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48Just there. But it's not a Scottish mark at all.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50It's actually tested in Birmingham.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Oh, really?- That's interesting. - But the date letter there is a little rubbed.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56I would think it's around the George V period,
0:14:56 > 0:14:59so George V came on the throne in 1910.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02It's a little bit after that, perhaps.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Sure.- We've got a price sticker on there for 90.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08At auction, I would probably put around £40-60 on that and hope that
0:15:08 > 0:15:10you'd get £60-70.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14So, if we could get it down a bit to maybe £50...
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- Mm.- Yeah, £50.- That would be a good price.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18- Yeah.- Hiya.- Hi.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21We like your quaich. You're probably going to say it much better than I do.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23Best would be £65.
0:15:23 > 0:15:24How about £55?
0:15:24 > 0:15:27£60, I'll meet you halfway.
0:15:27 > 0:15:28Last chance, £59?
0:15:28 > 0:15:30£59, pound off for luck?
0:15:30 > 0:15:32Give me the money.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35You're a good man. Well done beating him down.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Thank you very much.- Thank you.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40The Blues' ferocious haggling skills secure the quaich,
0:15:40 > 0:15:42and their second item.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46Well done, you two. I'm glad I'm not standing over there.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Meanwhile, the Reds have their hands full of silver,
0:15:48 > 0:15:50and yet more Georg Jensen.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52But what to choose?
0:15:52 > 0:15:54Can I suggest the brooches?
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- Yeah.- These two brooches are two really well-known designs.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Two things.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03A, they're not too heavy, so you can wear them with modern fabrics.
0:16:03 > 0:16:08Also, the design is pierced right through, so against black,
0:16:08 > 0:16:10it will look absolutely stunning.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Yeah. Yeah, so how much...
0:16:12 > 0:16:16The dolphins, 170 would be my best on that.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20And this one, my best price would be 100.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23OK. I'm more drawn to this one,
0:16:23 > 0:16:27because I think it's a bit more simplistic, and has a wider appeal,
0:16:27 > 0:16:30whereas that one would be for people who really like dolphins.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- This screams...- Yeah.
0:16:32 > 0:16:33- ..Danish design.- OK.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38And I think that has the best chance at making a profit at auction.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41We've got a name, we've got silver...
0:16:41 > 0:16:42But this is your choice.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44Yeah. And did you say it was 100?
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- You can do 100 on that one? - That would be wonderful.
0:16:47 > 0:16:48So we go with 100?
0:16:48 > 0:16:50Absolutely. Right. Donna, shake the lady's hand.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53Thank you very much. Thank you.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56Donna has bought with her heart, but that's not a bad approach.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59So, both teams have two items, and 20 minutes left.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Time for team tactics.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04We're in a good position, I think. We've got two really nice items.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06We've got that Mauchline Ware box in reserve.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Yeah, should we go back to that, or should we have another look around?
0:17:09 > 0:17:12I think 20 minutes is just enough to have a sneaky look around...
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- Let's do that.- ...and then we can fall back on that.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17Craig, we've got some boys' toys.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Yeah.- That kind of thing?
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- No.- No.- No.- Toys are just no.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26While the Reds scan the aisles, the Blues have found a novelty nutcracker.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31So, this has got a registered number on the inside of the handle...
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- Right.- ..which normally points towards it being registered rather like a
0:17:36 > 0:17:40patent number, which they did quite a lot in the Victorian period.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43And I'm just trying to work out how old this would be.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45It's certainly quirky.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48I love the fact that you've got a monkey on what looks like a sort of
0:17:48 > 0:17:49palm leaf on one side,
0:17:49 > 0:17:53and then you've got this quite quirky monkey's mask on
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- the other side.- Yeah, that's really unusual.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- It is unusual.- And people do like novelty items.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- They certainly do.- They usually do quite well at auction.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02Yeah. Where did you get this from, madam? It's really unusual.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Isn't it?- Yeah, where did you get it from?
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- I bought it at an auction. - Did you?- Yes!
0:18:08 > 0:18:10And how old do you think it is?
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- 1920s.- 1920s?
0:18:12 > 0:18:15At first I thought it was Victorian, but it's not.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16- It's a little bit later?- Aye.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19I really like it, it's a very tactile item,
0:18:19 > 0:18:21so I went for it right away.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23It's just 33 on that, now...
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- Hmm.- I think they like it.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26But can they do a deal?
0:18:26 > 0:18:28What's the very best price on these?
0:18:30 > 0:18:3225 is the best I could do.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34That's it. Even for us?
0:18:34 > 0:18:3620?
0:18:36 > 0:18:3822.
0:18:38 > 0:18:4022, what do we think, guys?
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- Go on!- Let's buy that.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- Yeah.- Yeah. I think we're going to bite your hand off.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47Thank you very much indeed. That's super.
0:18:47 > 0:18:48The Blues have done it.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51Three items in the bag, with 15 minutes to spare.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53A cracking performance.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55Time for a cup of tea?
0:18:55 > 0:18:56- Definitely.- Brilliant, well done.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00The Reds were after furniture, and have they found it?
0:19:00 > 0:19:02This is quite sweet.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05Obviously, it's a narrow chest of drawers.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07This is designed as a bedside table, really.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10What it is, you've got the lovely figured walnut veneer.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- Mm-hm.- It's not solid.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14This figuring is the expensive part.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17And so how much do you think this would make at auction?
0:19:17 > 0:19:19At auction, I would see something like this probably...
0:19:19 > 0:19:23It would be in the £40-£50 bracket, somewhere around there.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27It's 1950s, you've got ply drawer linings, but it's well made,
0:19:27 > 0:19:29we've got dovetail joints here.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Yeah.- So it is traditionally made.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Feels like a good-quality piece.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36This is something I'd like in the house.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- Yeah, me too.- Nice cabriole leg, on a pad foot.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41Just a nice little bit of shaping to them,
0:19:41 > 0:19:43again, it's a sign of quality.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Let's ask the dealer what he's got on it.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48The stallholder is camera shy, but can they do a deal?
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Donna, fire away.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Hi. What would be your best price on this, please?
0:19:53 > 0:19:55STALLHOLDER: I've got 55 on it.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- 25?- I'll do 35.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- How about 30?- Yeah, why not?
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- Thank you very much.- You're welcome.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07I think the dealer has been very generous, I think we've got a chance,
0:20:07 > 0:20:10you've got three items, you've fulfilled all your requirements,
0:20:10 > 0:20:12and wishes and wants.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- We're there.- Wonderful. Thank you, thank you very much.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16- Thank you.- Thank you.- Thank you.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18BONG!
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- Time's up, teams.- I think we might as well go and get ourselves a cup of coffee.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Sounds good.- Let's remind ourselves what the Reds bought.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28He's a fine figure of a man.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31The brass door-knocker was just £14.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Donna eventually found her silver.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37The Georg Jensen brooch was £100.
0:20:38 > 0:20:43And finally, this 1950s chest of drawers was just £30.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45So, how was that, guys?
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- Brilliant.- It was great. - Really good.- Really good fun. - Complete harmony?
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Yeah, it was. I behaved myself, so yeah.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53- It was really good.- So, Donna, let me ask you, what is your favourite item?
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- Mine is the brooch.- Yours is the brooch?- Yes.- What about yours, Craig?
0:20:57 > 0:20:59- Definitely, the brass knocker. - Brass knocker?- Yep.- OK.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01And what's going to bring the biggest profits?
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- I think the brooch will bring the biggest profits.- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- And do you agree, Donna? - I do. I think the brooch.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- How much did you spend?- £144.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10144, that's not bad.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13So that leaves Ben with 156.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14But who's got that £156?
0:21:14 > 0:21:16Let me guess... Donna.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17- That would be me.- That would be you.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19You're in charge.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22There's 155, and there's the pound to make 156.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- Thank you.- What are you going to do with that?
0:21:24 > 0:21:27Well, I think it would be a pity if I don't buy something Scottish.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30Whether it's silver, whether it's treen, who knows?
0:21:30 > 0:21:32Well, good luck with that.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Let's remind ourselves what the Blues bought.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39It was tea for two with the 1930s caddy at £33.
0:21:40 > 0:21:46They couldn't resist this tasteful George VI silver quaich, at £59.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50And they didn't monkey around with this quirky nutcracker.
0:21:50 > 0:21:51It was £22.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53So, how was that, you two?
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- It was good.- It was great fun.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- We had great fun.- So, Ruth, tell me, what is your most favourite item?
0:21:59 > 0:22:02I think my favourite is the tea caddy.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05What about you, Reza, what's your favourite item?
0:22:05 > 0:22:07I have to say the nutcracker.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08It's quite unusual.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- Quirky item.- What's going to bring the biggest profit?
0:22:11 > 0:22:15I think it's probably going to be the quaich, because it's solid silver,
0:22:15 > 0:22:17and I think silver's always valuable.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20And what about you, Reza, what's going to bring the biggest profit?
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- I think I agree on that. - Oh, you both agree on that one?
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- Yeah. - Now, how much did you two spend?
0:22:24 > 0:22:26£114.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28That's £186.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- Who's got that? Reza?- It's with me.
0:22:30 > 0:22:31So, Kate, you've got all this money.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- Mm! Look at that! - £186, there you are.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- What are you going to do with that? - Well,
0:22:37 > 0:22:40Reza and Ruth have given me a few hints about what they like,
0:22:40 > 0:22:42so it's going to be something along those lines.
0:22:42 > 0:22:47Good. Well, while Kate goes and finds something they rather like,
0:22:47 > 0:22:49I'm off somewhere rather special.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56We're in Glasgow for today's auction, but before that kicks off,
0:22:56 > 0:22:58I've come to Shuttle Row,
0:22:58 > 0:23:02the birthplace of one of the most celebrated figures of the Victorian age,
0:23:02 > 0:23:04David Livingstone.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09Livingstone was a Christian missionary and explorer
0:23:09 > 0:23:13who campaigned against the horrors of the slave trade in the mid-1800s.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15He led an extraordinary life,
0:23:15 > 0:23:19but the circumstances surrounding his death are equally remarkable.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Before I tell you about that, let me start at the beginning.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28Livingstone was born in Shuttle Row in 1813.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31It was used to house cotton mill workers and their families,
0:23:31 > 0:23:35but today it's a museum dedicated to his life.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40Livingstone lived in this room with his parents and four siblings.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43It's incredible to think that one of the most celebrated men
0:23:43 > 0:23:48of the 19th century spent his early years in such a tiny space.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53Livingston studied theology and medicine, and from 1840,
0:23:53 > 0:23:57he famously explored the so-called Dark Continent of Africa.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00The museum houses many of the objects he took with him.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04I'm meeting curator Karen Carruthers to find out more.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06Karen, lovely to meet you.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- Thank you.- These items actually belonged to Dr David Livingstone.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12- That's right, yes.- And this here is one of his trunks.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16Yes, it's been all the way to Africa and been in lots of adventures there,
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- and all the way back.- And I notice, you know, the Bible.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Why is the Bible so important?
0:24:21 > 0:24:25I suppose the Bible really symbolises the driving force of Livingstone's life,
0:24:25 > 0:24:27which was his Christian faith.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30He believed absolutely that he was doing God's work.
0:24:30 > 0:24:31Tell me about the sextant.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33When did he use that?
0:24:33 > 0:24:37We believe that this was with Livingstone on his first trip to Africa.
0:24:37 > 0:24:40And he was taught how to use it by the captain of the ship
0:24:40 > 0:24:42that he sailed to Africa in in 1840.
0:24:42 > 0:24:47And that gives us a clue that Livingston really wanted to explore
0:24:47 > 0:24:50further than Europeans had been before in the African continent.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52And what does it say here on the sort of note?
0:24:52 > 0:24:55It's a lovely note. It says, in Livingstone's handwriting, "Sextant,
0:24:55 > 0:24:57"a much valued old companion."
0:24:57 > 0:24:59- Oh, I love that.- I know. - That's superb.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04Livingstone spent 30 years living with communities
0:25:04 > 0:25:06in the heart of Africa.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09But disease, in particular malaria, was rife.
0:25:09 > 0:25:11These look fascinating.
0:25:11 > 0:25:12"Livingstone Rouser".
0:25:12 > 0:25:16- What are these?- It's a treatment Livingstone developed against malaria.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20He experimented using both a combination of local traditions
0:25:20 > 0:25:22to sweat out the illness, and quinine,
0:25:22 > 0:25:25which was a substance used across South America and Africa
0:25:25 > 0:25:26against malaria,
0:25:26 > 0:25:29and he combined it with rhubarb and a thing called jalap,
0:25:29 > 0:25:33which was an attempt to flush the malaria out your system.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36The idea was you would take it while you were on expedition,
0:25:36 > 0:25:38and although you would still contract malaria,
0:25:38 > 0:25:41it very much lessened the effects.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44The medication was known to be effective, but in 1862,
0:25:44 > 0:25:46Livingstone's wife died of malaria.
0:25:46 > 0:25:4811 years later,
0:25:48 > 0:25:51Livingstone also died of malaria and dysentery in Zambia,
0:25:51 > 0:25:53but the story doesn't end there.
0:25:54 > 0:25:59I didn't expect to see what looks like a cast of an arm bone here.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01Tell me, why do you have this here?
0:26:01 > 0:26:03Well, this is actually a cast of Livingstone's arm bone,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06and it was used to identify him after his death.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10Livingstone's companions wanted to return his body to Britain,
0:26:10 > 0:26:13so set out on a remarkable nine-month journey.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16His internal organs were buried under a tree,
0:26:16 > 0:26:20then the body was dried, preserved, and wrapped in cloth.
0:26:20 > 0:26:2470 people walked 1,200 miles from Zambia to the east coast.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29It's almost like an expedition in itself, isn't it?
0:26:29 > 0:26:31It was exactly an expedition, yes.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34Had they been found with the body, they would have been accused of
0:26:34 > 0:26:37witchcraft, and would have been in real trouble.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41The expedition was led by his friends, James Chuma and Abdullah Susi.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43But when they arrived at the coast,
0:26:43 > 0:26:46the authorities refused to let them travel any further.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48Another young man, Jacob Wainwright,
0:26:48 > 0:26:51accompanied the body by ship to London,
0:26:51 > 0:26:54where a postmortem was carried out.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57So, Karen, why was the arm bone so significant?
0:26:57 > 0:26:59The body was so badly decomposed...
0:26:59 > 0:27:03- Yes.- The only way they could identify him
0:27:03 > 0:27:06was by this fracture in the arm bone.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08Livingstone had been attacked by a lion
0:27:08 > 0:27:13during his early years in Africa, leaving his arm permanently injured.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16The fracture proved this was his body.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20A cast was made of the arm, although no-one knows why.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Susi and Chuma eventually came to England,
0:27:22 > 0:27:26bringing with them many of Livingstone's personal items.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28We owe them a great debt,
0:27:28 > 0:27:31both because of the information that they helped share about
0:27:31 > 0:27:33Livingstone's last expeditions,
0:27:33 > 0:27:35but also because many of the things in our museum
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- are actually here because of them. - It's been absolutely fascinating,
0:27:38 > 0:27:41and thank you for showing me these extraordinary items.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43Thank you.
0:27:43 > 0:27:47But I couldn't leave without showing you this fantastic life-size statue,
0:27:47 > 0:27:49just outside the museum.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52It's of Livingstone being attacked by that lion.
0:27:53 > 0:27:58He was a true pioneer, and his story is fascinating.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00But now it's time to head to the auction.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03What wonders will be uncovered there?
0:28:12 > 0:28:16Well, here we are at Great Western Auctions in Glasgow, with the wonderful,
0:28:16 > 0:28:20the fabulous, the beautiful, our very own Anita Manning.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23Oh, Thomas, it's great to have you here in Glasgow.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27Now, Craig and Donna, the first lot was this Highland door-knocker.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30- What do you think of that? - Well, it's a Scottish item,
0:28:30 > 0:28:34it has some quality, and it has a wee bit of age.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37Functional item, the buyers will be keen on it.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- How much have you put on it? - 20 to 40.
0:28:40 > 0:28:43Well, I think they'll be very pleased, because they only paid £14.
0:28:43 > 0:28:45A good buy, Thomas.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49Right, their next item was this Georg Jensen cactus brooch.
0:28:49 > 0:28:53Well, this was designed by Gundorph Albertus,
0:28:53 > 0:28:57who was one of Jensen's most prestigious designers.
0:28:57 > 0:29:03- Mm-hm.- Designed in the 1950s, and it's a wonderful, wonderful image.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06My estimate is £100 to £150.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09Well, that's pretty good, because they paid £100 for it.
0:29:09 > 0:29:13- Yeah.- And their third and final item is this walnut chest of drawers.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15What do you think of this?
0:29:15 > 0:29:18Well, this has been part of a 1940s bedroom suite.
0:29:18 > 0:29:23But this little chest would fit into any type of house.
0:29:23 > 0:29:27It's functional, it's in good condition,
0:29:27 > 0:29:29and I think it might be well-fancied.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33- Now, what have you put on this? - I've put £30 to £60.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36Well, isn't that surprising? Because they paid £30 for it.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- £30, yes.- So, that sounds really positive, Anita.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41They may not need their bonus buy, but let's take a look at it.
0:29:43 > 0:29:49So, Craig and Donna, you left the fabulous Ben Cooper with £156.
0:29:49 > 0:29:51Ben, what did you spend it on?
0:29:51 > 0:29:53Right, well, I said I was going to find you something Scottish.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- So that's what I've done.- Wow.
0:29:56 > 0:29:57- Oh, wow.- A bit of Scottish silver.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59Oh, that's lovely. Can I...?
0:29:59 > 0:30:00- Have a look.- It is nice.
0:30:00 > 0:30:02The hallmark is Edinburgh 1811.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05They're called a toddy ladle, they're for your toddies,
0:30:05 > 0:30:07but people use them for sauce ladles, all kind of things now.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10And it's just a really nice, honest bit of silver.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- Right.- How much did you pay? - What do you reckon?
0:30:13 > 0:30:15I don't know. Maybe 50 quid?
0:30:15 > 0:30:18- 55?- A bit under. 45.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20- Oh, right, OK.- OK. - That wasn't too bad.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23OK. And how much do you think it'll sell for?
0:30:23 > 0:30:26Hopefully, 60 to 70, something like that.
0:30:26 > 0:30:30- That's what I'm hoping.- You don't have to make the decision now,
0:30:30 > 0:30:34but for the audience at home, here's what the auctioneer thinks.
0:30:35 > 0:30:36And here it is.
0:30:36 > 0:30:41- What do you think, Anita? - It's a fairly standard toddy ladle,
0:30:41 > 0:30:43but it's an Edinburgh hallmark.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- Yes.- It's 1811, so the date is good.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49It's a piece of provincial silver,
0:30:49 > 0:30:53and those buyers who collect provincial silver
0:30:53 > 0:30:55will love that little item.
0:30:55 > 0:30:57Estimate on that is 40 to 80.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59Well, Ben has paid £45 for it.
0:30:59 > 0:31:00SHE CHUCKLES
0:31:00 > 0:31:02I think this team could do rather well.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05Now on to the Blues. Now, Ruth and Reza,
0:31:05 > 0:31:08their first item was the sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10It is a very simple wee thing,
0:31:10 > 0:31:14but there is something quite elegant about that simplicity.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17The rosewood is terrific.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- So, what's your estimate on this? - Estimate on that, 50 to 80.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23Well, they paid £33, so they could do rather well.
0:31:23 > 0:31:25Right, their next item is the quaich.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28Well, this is a typically Scottish item.
0:31:28 > 0:31:30It's not terribly old.
0:31:30 > 0:31:33It's 1937.
0:31:33 > 0:31:38And the quaich was used to pass round a dram of whisky.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41Just a dram! But you wouldn't get much in that.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43No. But you would keep refilling it.
0:31:43 > 0:31:45Ah, would you?! So, what's your estimate?
0:31:45 > 0:31:48My estimate on that is 80 to 120.
0:31:48 > 0:31:49Gosh! £59.
0:31:49 > 0:31:5259. Well, that was a good buy.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55Now, the next lot is their nutcrackers.
0:31:55 > 0:31:58What do you make of those? I rather like them.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01It's a type of thing that you would have at your party lying on the table
0:32:01 > 0:32:04and it would bring a smile to someone's face.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06Now, estimate...?
0:32:06 > 0:32:08I put 30 to 50.
0:32:08 > 0:32:09£22 paid.
0:32:09 > 0:32:11It's looking good for them, too, as well.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14Yeah, well, they've bought nice and interesting items.
0:32:14 > 0:32:17I don't think they're going to need their bonus buy, but...
0:32:17 > 0:32:19let's have a look at it anyway.
0:32:19 > 0:32:24Ruth and Reza, you left Kate with £186.
0:32:24 > 0:32:28Kate, what did you invest that £186 in?
0:32:28 > 0:32:31Well, I promised you something that you would both like.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33I hope I'm right.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35This is what...
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- Wow.- ..I bought.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- I'm sure you will like that. - Do you think Ruth will like it?
0:32:39 > 0:32:42- Yeah. Yeah.- I'm going to pass it over, Ruth, so you can have a feel.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44Now, it's quite heavy.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46- Oh, I do like it. - It's called a tantalus.
0:32:46 > 0:32:50It's the name given for a stand which holds decanters which can be locked,
0:32:50 > 0:32:54and, of course, the decanters would have whisky or port.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58The pair of decanters are Stuart crystal, they're lovely quality.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01It comes complete with a lovely silver decanter label
0:33:01 > 0:33:03on one of the decanters,
0:33:03 > 0:33:06which dates to 1903, so that is Edward VII in date,
0:33:06 > 0:33:08and beautiful hallmark silver.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10That's your added bonus.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12So, how much did you pay for it, Kate?
0:33:12 > 0:33:15Well, I paid £110.
0:33:15 > 0:33:16How much will it make in auction?
0:33:16 > 0:33:19I would hope...
0:33:19 > 0:33:21- it would fetch £150.- OK.
0:33:21 > 0:33:22But I'll keep my fingers crossed.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25So, you've heard what Kate has to say.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28You don't have to make your decision now, but for the viewers at home,
0:33:28 > 0:33:30here's what the auctioneer thinks.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34So, what do you make of that, Anita?
0:33:34 > 0:33:36It's a terrific item.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38It's got everything going for it.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42The wonderful oak frame, the marvellous silver-plated mount.
0:33:42 > 0:33:48We have the locking mechanism, which does lock, and that's important.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51There is only one thing wrong with this tantalus.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53- Go on, tell me!- It's empty!
0:33:53 > 0:33:55THEY LAUGH
0:33:55 > 0:33:56What is your estimate?
0:33:56 > 0:33:58£100 to £200.
0:33:58 > 0:34:00Now, Kate's paid £110.
0:34:00 > 0:34:01I think she's done rather well.
0:34:01 > 0:34:04- I think she has.- Now, Anita, are you in charge today?
0:34:04 > 0:34:07- I am indeed. - You're wielding that gavel?
0:34:07 > 0:34:08I will be wielding away.
0:34:08 > 0:34:12Well, we're in very safe hands.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15260, 270, 280, 290, 300...
0:34:15 > 0:34:16£20.
0:34:17 > 0:34:19How are you feeling?
0:34:19 > 0:34:20- Excited.- Very excited.- Are you?
0:34:20 > 0:34:23- Yeah.- Yeah, yeah.- Your first item coming up is the knocker.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26£14 paid. How do you feel about that?
0:34:26 > 0:34:28- Yeah, nervous about that one.- Yeah.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30It's coming up now.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33Who can resist a Scotsman in a kilt?
0:34:33 > 0:34:35LAUGHTER
0:34:35 > 0:34:38In fact, who can resist any man in a kilt?
0:34:41 > 0:34:43- Start me at 20. 20 bid?- £20!
0:34:43 > 0:34:4530 with the gentleman.
0:34:45 > 0:34:4740 with the lady.
0:34:47 > 0:34:49£50.
0:34:49 > 0:34:50No!
0:34:50 > 0:34:5250 for the knocker!
0:34:52 > 0:34:54Any advance on £50?
0:34:54 > 0:34:55All done at £50?
0:34:56 > 0:34:59- £50.- Wow!- Oh, my God!
0:34:59 > 0:35:01That is plus £36.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05Right, your next lot is your fabulous, fabulous brooch.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07Georg Jensen,
0:35:07 > 0:35:10one of the most prestigious designers
0:35:10 > 0:35:14of the late 19th, early 20th century.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16Start me at £100.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18100 bid.
0:35:18 > 0:35:20£100. £100, they said.
0:35:20 > 0:35:21110.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23Go on! Go on!
0:35:23 > 0:35:26120. 130. 140.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29150. 160.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- Look at this!- 170. - Oh, we've got a fight going on.
0:35:32 > 0:35:35180. 190. 200.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38- Go on!- Yes!- 200.
0:35:38 > 0:35:42- Go on!- With the lady at £200.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45210. 220.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47- Oh!- Go on.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49220, 220...
0:35:49 > 0:35:51220.
0:35:51 > 0:35:56That's £120 in profit for that lot.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58Add it to your 36,
0:35:58 > 0:36:02that's £156 so far.
0:36:02 > 0:36:05- That's...- Wow!- That's not bad.
0:36:05 > 0:36:07- That shocked us. - That's not what I was expecting.
0:36:07 > 0:36:1482 is this superb little miniature walnut veneer chest.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16Start me at £20.
0:36:16 > 0:36:1820. 30. 40.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21- Yes!- There you are! Profit!
0:36:21 > 0:36:22..£40. 50.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24With the lady at 50.
0:36:24 > 0:36:2660 on the phone.
0:36:26 > 0:36:27With Julie at 60.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Any advance on 60?
0:36:29 > 0:36:30- 70.- £70!
0:36:30 > 0:36:33Still in. Still in at £70.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36With the lady at £70...
0:36:36 > 0:36:3770 quid.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39The hammer goes down.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42So that is a profit there of £40,
0:36:42 > 0:36:44so you add that to your 156...
0:36:44 > 0:36:48£196!
0:36:48 > 0:36:52196. Now, come on, what are you going to do?
0:36:52 > 0:36:54- Are you going to go for this bonus buy?- I think it's a no-brainer.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56We really like it, and I think...
0:36:56 > 0:36:59- You really like it.- ..and I think it's a reasonable price paid.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02Fingers crossed, I hope I don't bring the whole thing down!
0:37:02 > 0:37:04- At least you can't lose us all the profit.- No, precisely.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06- You're going all out? - Yeah.- Yeah?- Yes.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10It's a George III Edinburgh silver toddy ladle.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13Start me at £60, surely. 60.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15£30, then.
0:37:15 > 0:37:16- £30.- There we are, Ben, 30.
0:37:16 > 0:37:1830. 40.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- 50. 60.- Profit!- Yes!
0:37:20 > 0:37:23- 70. 80. 90. 100.- 100.
0:37:23 > 0:37:26100. Any advance on £100?
0:37:26 > 0:37:29- Love it.- All done at 100?
0:37:29 > 0:37:31100...
0:37:31 > 0:37:33£100!
0:37:33 > 0:37:35Well done, Ben!
0:37:35 > 0:37:38Plus £55.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40Gosh, your final result
0:37:40 > 0:37:43is £251!
0:37:43 > 0:37:44- Yes!- Yes!
0:37:45 > 0:37:47Can't believe it!
0:37:47 > 0:37:49- What do you say, Craig? - I'm speechless.
0:37:49 > 0:37:52Very well done! Don't tell the Blues.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58So, Ruth and Reza, how are you?
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- Great.- Excited.- I bet you are.
0:38:01 > 0:38:04Your first item is the early 20th century rosewood tea caddy.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07You paid £33 for it.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- Yes.- Fingers crossed,
0:38:09 > 0:38:10and it's about to come up...now!
0:38:10 > 0:38:14This delightful caddy, beautifully made.
0:38:14 > 0:38:16Start me at 20.
0:38:16 > 0:38:1720 bid.
0:38:17 > 0:38:1930. 40.
0:38:19 > 0:38:21- 50.- £50.
0:38:21 > 0:38:22You're in profit already!
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- £50.- £50. Any advance on 50?
0:38:25 > 0:38:27- £60.- My gosh, I can't believe it.
0:38:27 > 0:38:28- £60!- Any advance on 60?
0:38:28 > 0:38:30With you at £60.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33All done at £60. £60...
0:38:33 > 0:38:35£60! £60!
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- That is brilliant. - Well done, Ruth!- Well done!
0:38:37 > 0:38:38£27 profit.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40Plus £27.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43This is your next lot. You paid £59.
0:38:43 > 0:38:44The quaich.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48A symbol of friendship and welcoming.
0:38:48 > 0:38:49- Yeah, it is, isn't it?- It is.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51Start me at £50.
0:38:51 > 0:38:5450. 60. 70.
0:38:54 > 0:38:57- 80.- £80.- 90.- £90.- 100. 110.
0:38:57 > 0:39:01£110. 120.
0:39:01 > 0:39:04Fresh bidder, and I know you like a wee dram as well.
0:39:04 > 0:39:05LAUGHTER
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- 120. 130.- Wow!
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- 140.- 140!- We've more than doubled!
0:39:11 > 0:39:15150. £160. Any advance on 160?
0:39:15 > 0:39:17All done at 160.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19160...
0:39:19 > 0:39:21- Yes!- Oh, my gosh! 160.
0:39:21 > 0:39:22- Well done!- Well done, you.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26So, 160 against it, that's 101. 128.
0:39:26 > 0:39:29- Your next lot, the monkey nutcrackers.- Yeah.
0:39:29 > 0:39:35It's a pair of early 20th century novelty cast monkey nutcrackers.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38I have bids on the books.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40Bids on the book, commission bids!
0:39:40 > 0:39:42And I can start with me at 20.
0:39:42 > 0:39:44Any advance on 20?
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- 30.- Profit!- 40 with me.- 40.
0:39:47 > 0:39:4840 with me.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50- 50 with me.- 50, yes!
0:39:50 > 0:39:5255 with me.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54Any advance...? £60.
0:39:54 > 0:39:57- £60.- No way!- Fresh legs!
0:39:57 > 0:39:59Well done, Reza! Your choice!
0:39:59 > 0:40:02Any advance on £60?
0:40:02 > 0:40:03All done at £60.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05£60...
0:40:05 > 0:40:07Well done!
0:40:07 > 0:40:11So, that's plus £38 profit. £38! And you add that...
0:40:11 > 0:40:12166, clickety-click!
0:40:12 > 0:40:16166, clickety-click, that is three profits on three items!
0:40:16 > 0:40:18You know what that means?
0:40:18 > 0:40:20- Yeah!- What does that mean? Golden Gavel!
0:40:20 > 0:40:22- Yeah! We made it!- We made it!
0:40:22 > 0:40:25What are you going to do? Are you going to go with Kate's bonus buy?
0:40:25 > 0:40:28- We will go with that. - Yeah, let's go with it.- Definitely.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30Kate... You paid 110.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33- I love your bravery. - Nothing to lose.- Oh, no!
0:40:33 > 0:40:36A splendid tantalus in Stuart crystal,
0:40:36 > 0:40:38in the Cambridge pattern.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41Will you start me at £100?
0:40:41 > 0:40:43£100.
0:40:43 > 0:40:44110.
0:40:44 > 0:40:45Broken even.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47120. 130. 140.
0:40:47 > 0:40:51150. 160. 170.
0:40:51 > 0:40:53- 180.- 180!
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- Come on!- I don't believe it.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58Any advance on £190?
0:40:58 > 0:41:00- 200!- £200!- Yes!
0:41:00 > 0:41:04200. 210. 220. 230.
0:41:04 > 0:41:06- 240.- 240!- 250.- 250!
0:41:06 > 0:41:07I don't believe this!
0:41:07 > 0:41:10- 260.- 260!- 270.- 270!- £280.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13Oh, Ruth, don't have a heart attack!
0:41:13 > 0:41:18280. All done at 280?
0:41:18 > 0:41:21- There it is, there. £280. - 280! That's brilliant.
0:41:21 > 0:41:26Plus 170. You add that to your 166.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29That's £336.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32- Wow!- £336!
0:41:32 > 0:41:34Unbelievable! Yes!
0:41:38 > 0:41:40Well, that was fun, wasn't it?
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- Yeah, brilliant. - Have you lot been chatting?
0:41:43 > 0:41:44- No.- Not a word.- No.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- No, not a word?- Not a word.
0:41:46 > 0:41:47Do you know? It's a special day.
0:41:47 > 0:41:52It is a very special day, because both teams have made money.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55Both teams will be going home with three figures.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58I'm afraid today's runners-ups are the Reds.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00THEY GROAN
0:42:00 > 0:42:02£251.
0:42:02 > 0:42:04Absolutely amazing.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06Now, Donna, you're looking pretty hopeful there.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08- Absolutely. - There's some money there.
0:42:08 > 0:42:09Craig, I've got a pound somewhere.
0:42:09 > 0:42:12- Do you want the pound? - Yeah.- Take the pound.
0:42:12 > 0:42:14Bad luck, Craig. Now...
0:42:14 > 0:42:18You Blues, I don't think I've ever given out so much money.
0:42:18 > 0:42:20£336!
0:42:20 > 0:42:23Reza, there is £335 there,
0:42:23 > 0:42:27- and there is a pound coin, which makes £336.- Thank you.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29But today gets even better.
0:42:29 > 0:42:33Both of these teams got profits on all three of their items,
0:42:33 > 0:42:36so therefore, they're allowed into the ancient order
0:42:36 > 0:42:38of the Golden Gavel.
0:42:38 > 0:42:40ALL CHEER
0:42:40 > 0:42:44It is an immensely rare thing to happen on Bargain Hunt,
0:42:44 > 0:42:47so I will present to Donna...
0:42:47 > 0:42:48- one Golden Gavel.- Thank you.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- To Craig...another Golden Gavel. - Thank you.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53There you are. To you, Ruth, there you are.
0:42:53 > 0:42:55Thank you.
0:42:55 > 0:42:56Reza's pinning it on for you.
0:42:56 > 0:43:00And then to you, Reza, there you are. Congratulations.
0:43:00 > 0:43:01- Thank you.- Such an amazing result.
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