0:00:05 > 0:00:08Today we are deep in the mythical landscape of West Wales,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11with rugged hills and ancient castles.
0:00:12 > 0:00:15Like this one, Dryslwyn.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18Once part of the kingdom of Deheubarth,
0:00:18 > 0:00:20but now in modern-day Carmarthenshire.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24And just across the River Towy there's a 21st century landmark,
0:00:24 > 0:00:28the glass centrepiece of the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32And they're hosting a magnificent antiques fair!
0:00:32 > 0:00:33So let's go Bargain Hunting!
0:00:58 > 0:01:01The garden, dedicated to preserving biodiversity,
0:01:01 > 0:01:03could be fertile territory for
0:01:03 > 0:01:05spotting rare and collectable objects.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Each team have ?300 and
0:01:07 > 0:01:09only one hour in which to spend it.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Will it be the stuff of legend?
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Let's have a quick look.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18We'll see the Blues moving at lightning speed...
0:01:18 > 0:01:20I told you this would be quick!
0:01:20 > 0:01:21And we agreed!
0:01:23 > 0:01:24And the Reds take an early bath...
0:01:24 > 0:01:26I really like it. Yep.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29Yeah, I think we could get a lot of bottles of champagne in there!
0:01:29 > 0:01:32But will corks be popped at the auction?
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Oh, Caroline... Brilliant, brilliant!
0:01:35 > 0:01:39Richard! Richard! Richard!
0:01:39 > 0:01:41But that's all for later. Now we're keeping it in the family
0:01:41 > 0:01:43on Bargain Hunt today.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46We have Lin and her daughter Philippa for the Red team.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48And for the Blues, we have Jean and her son John.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50Hello, teams! ALL: Hello!
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Oh, that was a nice bright hello, I like that!
0:01:52 > 0:01:54Now, Philippa, you have a bit of a love of antiques and
0:01:54 > 0:01:56collecting in common, don't you?
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Yes, we spent years rummaging around tips and things like that,
0:01:58 > 0:02:00because Mum would find tables...
0:02:00 > 0:02:03Tips? Yeah, the tip. You're not allowed to do that any more,
0:02:03 > 0:02:05I don't think, are you? No, sadly not. They've stopped it,
0:02:05 > 0:02:07haven't they? Well, she'd find a table
0:02:07 > 0:02:09and then send us off to look for the legs.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14In fact, we call Mum "Lovejoy Lin" because she is an antique fiend. Really?
0:02:14 > 0:02:16She's forever finding things.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19Now, Philippa, I believe you've got a bit of a dream job?
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Yeah, I have. I'm a wedding list consultant. I'm basically a
0:02:22 > 0:02:26personal shopper for people who are getting married and want to compile
0:02:26 > 0:02:29a list of things that they want people to buy them.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32So, you shop for a living? I do! It's amazing.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34And you've also been a film extra, I believe?
0:02:34 > 0:02:37I was, yeah. My sister roped me in.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39With some friends, while we were students.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42And we ended up in About A Boy, which was great.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Oh, brilliant film. Yeah. Hugh Grant... Yeah.
0:02:45 > 0:02:46Is he as dreamy in real life?
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Yeah, he's a total dreamboat. Oh, is he...
0:02:49 > 0:02:52And then we made it to the back of the DVD cover, so, you know,
0:02:52 > 0:02:55we are...we're famous! Happy days! Yeah, happy days!
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Brilliant. Now, Mum, I believe, Lin, you also have
0:02:58 > 0:03:00quite an interesting career. Tell us about that.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02Yeah, I'm an outside caterer.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06So I cater for any event, basically, that you need catering for.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08You must do a very diverse range of functions and events?
0:03:08 > 0:03:11Totally. Absolutely. What's your favourite that you've done?
0:03:11 > 0:03:13I suppose catering for the Queen.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16Catering for the Queen? That was, you know, tremendous.
0:03:16 > 0:03:17At Hereford. Yeah, amazing.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19And I believe that you also are quite sporty,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22you've got a bit of a passion for racing?
0:03:22 > 0:03:23You're a racy lady!
0:03:23 > 0:03:24I love racing.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26Jump racing. Jump racing, OK.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29So, do you go to races, as well?
0:03:29 > 0:03:30I do occasionally, not too often.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33I have an online account, so I keep in touch.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35She is serious about it, isn't she!
0:03:35 > 0:03:39Very serious. So basically, you gamble and you shop for a living?
0:03:39 > 0:03:41Guys, I think you might be in trouble!
0:03:41 > 0:03:43Brilliant, well, look, I think you're going to be a fantastic
0:03:43 > 0:03:45team today, Reds, so very, very best of luck.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47BOTH: Thank you. Now, over to my Blue team.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49Jean and John, mother and son.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50Welcome to the programme.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Now, Jean, I believe you were a teacher in your day, is that right?
0:03:53 > 0:03:58Yes, I did, yes, yes. Boys only, for... But then girls did drift in,
0:03:58 > 0:04:00actually, so at the end of my time
0:04:00 > 0:04:02there were girls as well as boys, actually.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04Oh, brilliant. Now, did John go to your school?
0:04:04 > 0:04:08Yes, he did. It was really, I thought,
0:04:08 > 0:04:10quite difficult for him being in his mother's class.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12He was in your class?! Yes!
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Oh, John! It's just gets worse and worse!
0:04:16 > 0:04:18So Jean, you're a bit of a sports fan, aren't you?
0:04:18 > 0:04:21Yes, I am, yes. A huge sports fan. And cricket's your thing,
0:04:21 > 0:04:23is that right? It is, yes, it is.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25And you've travelled the world to go and follow England?
0:04:25 > 0:04:28I have, yes. I really have been very lucky.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31Well, John, you must be very proud of your mum. I am! Yeah.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33A little dynamo! A little dynamo, I love it! Brilliant.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35And are you as sporty as Mum?
0:04:35 > 0:04:37I am sporty, yeah. I still play hockey.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Right. And I surf.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Wow! I'm a member of a surfing club, the Snarling Jellyfish.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44The Snarling Jellyfish? The Snarling Jellyfish.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47The Snarling Jellyfish. The world's greatest surf club. Really?
0:04:47 > 0:04:49It's a group of men of a certain age
0:04:49 > 0:04:51who misbehave a couple of times a year. Right.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54So, John, when you're not surfing, what do you do,
0:04:54 > 0:04:55how do you fill your hours?
0:04:55 > 0:04:57Well, I'm a motivational speaker.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Right. And I'm a town crier!
0:04:59 > 0:05:00Oh, go on, give us a bit of town crying!
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Really? Yes, go on, go on.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Do it for us.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Oyez, oyez, oyez!
0:05:07 > 0:05:11Bargain Hunt is in town today!
0:05:11 > 0:05:14God save the Queen!
0:05:14 > 0:05:16Brilliant! Well done, well done.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20Fantastic. Now, I believe you also have a bit of an ambition, John?
0:05:20 > 0:05:23I am desperate to drive a tank.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26A tank? I want to roam a tank around the country.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Really? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30And is he safe to drive, do we think?
0:05:30 > 0:05:33Well, er, what about this morning?
0:05:33 > 0:05:35We don't need to talk about the knocked over post, do we?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38Right, so you knocked over a post on your arrival this morning
0:05:38 > 0:05:39and you want to drive a tank?
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Yes, yes. Well, it sounds like it's going to be quite an
0:05:42 > 0:05:43interesting shop, guys.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45But what do we need in order to go shopping?
0:05:45 > 0:05:48ALL: Money! Money, exactly.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50John, ?300 there. Cold, hard cash. There we go.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52And who wants the money on this side?
0:05:52 > 0:05:55I think I'll have it! Lin, you're going to be in charge, OK. All right.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58Now, very best of luck, teams, Your experts await, now off you go!
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Thank you. Let's go.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02Well, it's all happy families now, isn't it?
0:06:02 > 0:06:04But will they still be talking at the end of the shop?
0:06:04 > 0:06:06We'll have to wait and see.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08But first, let's meet our experts.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Helping to cut prices for the Reds,
0:06:10 > 0:06:11it's...
0:06:14 > 0:06:16And fanning the hopes of the Blues,
0:06:16 > 0:06:17it's...
0:06:19 > 0:06:20So, what are we looking for today?
0:06:20 > 0:06:22I thought about garden furniture.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25I'd like something to jump out and bite me and say, "buy me"!
0:06:25 > 0:06:28Boo! Well, I'm thinking a little bit of sculpture.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29Fun, with a bit of profit.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Right teams, your 60 minutes starts now!
0:06:33 > 0:06:36Well, I know a good place to start... OK. ..right over here! Ooh.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38OK, come on! Brilliant. Let's go.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43With stalls all around the gardens, there's an awful lot to take in.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46But some things just shine out.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Now these stars I've seen in Vermont.
0:06:49 > 0:06:55You'll see them hanging outside a lot of houses in North America. OK.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58But they've got a nice, weathered look about them, haven't they?
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Yeah. No, I really like them. Shall we find out how much they are?
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Yeah, why not? Let's do that. I really like them, yeah.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06We're admiring your stars. Yes, they're super, aren't they? Yes.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09They are. They're Amish barn stars.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14As in the American evangelical folk usually associated with the state of
0:07:14 > 0:07:15Pennsylvania.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17Can you give us some idea how they vary in price?
0:07:17 > 0:07:20According to size, I imagine. According to size, absolutely.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23They go from about 25 up to about 65 for the largest.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26Really? What do you think? Do you like them?
0:07:26 > 0:07:30I really don't...know much about them. Um. I don't dislike them.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Seems like Philippa is an awful lot keener than her mum.
0:07:33 > 0:07:34What do you think, Richard?
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Well, I do think the bigger the better.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41Yes, agreed. Right. And I am drawn, personally, to the pink one!
0:07:41 > 0:07:43Me too. You too? Absolutely.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45Traditionally, they dated from the 18th century,
0:07:45 > 0:07:47right the way through to last week.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51They originated by... I think, the Amish who carved them onto the side
0:07:51 > 0:07:54of their barns as a sign of peace.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57And then over the years obviously they've become more commercial.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Which is where our Reds might come in.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03So, would ?60 would buy this now, for cash?
0:08:03 > 0:08:04?60 would buy it.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06What do we think? Yeah, I mean, I do love it.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09I think it's quite unusual, isn't it? Yes. All right. OK. Yeah? OK?
0:08:09 > 0:08:10Well, shall we do it? Deal. Thank you.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12Amazing. Excellent. Thank you very much indeed.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Easy-peasy. You're very welcome. Great. We've got a pink star!
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Yep, a stellar start, team!
0:08:17 > 0:08:20The Blues, meanwhile, have certainly got very high hopes!
0:08:20 > 0:08:22You know, I think this is going to be a good shop.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25Yeah. Yes. I just feel it in my bones. It's going to be good.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28And Jean's keen eye has already spotted something.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30There. Yes, yeah.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32It's quite pretty, isn't it?
0:08:32 > 0:08:34That is. It's known as bargeware. Bargeware, yes.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36I don't think it's that old.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38No. It's been recently painted.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Yeah. But it looks great, doesn't it?
0:08:40 > 0:08:42It does, yes. Lovely. Very bright. It does.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Do you want to go and see if you can twist their arm, Jean?
0:08:44 > 0:08:46See how much it is? Oh, yes, definitely. Right.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47Go, Jean!
0:08:47 > 0:08:49Is she here?
0:08:49 > 0:08:51Yes. Hello. Hello.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54Could we have a chat about your watering can, please?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Now, what are you asking for it?
0:08:57 > 0:09:00?30. Is that with the daffodils in, or without them?
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Yes, I think I can give you the daffodils!
0:09:02 > 0:09:03Good start!
0:09:03 > 0:09:06Well, how about 25?
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Yes, OK, then. Have it for 25. Have it for 25? Yes.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12Shall we do that? Yes! Do you want that then? Yes.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14It's a deal. It's a deal. We've got a deal!
0:09:14 > 0:09:16Thank you very much. Thank you.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18Those Blues don't hang around either!
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Jean, John, what have you done? We've acted swiftly!
0:09:22 > 0:09:24And how much was that? ?25.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26So, you fell in love, didn't you? Straight away!
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Yes! At very first sight!
0:09:28 > 0:09:30I told you this would be quick!
0:09:30 > 0:09:32And we agreed! Straight away.
0:09:32 > 0:09:33Brilliant!
0:09:33 > 0:09:36Well done, Jean. And we got the daffodils, as well!
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Oh, they're great! Look, there's loads of different varieties in there.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41I'm not sure they'll last till the auction!
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Barely ten minutes in, and it's already one each.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48Now, remember Linda's liking for garden furniture?
0:09:48 > 0:09:51Hello. They are quite large. They are.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54This time, Philippa needs persuading.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57They are impressive. I mean, we've got that outdoor theme,
0:09:57 > 0:09:59summer is coming, should we at least enquire... Yeah.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03..how little or how much they are? Yeah, definitely.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06Let me go and see if we can find the stallholder.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09So, while Richard seeks out our shy stallholder...
0:10:09 > 0:10:11I thought they were cement.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13But they're pretty impressive, aren't they? They are.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15But the base colour is... This plinth.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18But do you see, I actually don't like the plinth.
0:10:18 > 0:10:19No. I wouldn't even have it on the plinth.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21It doesn't need to be. No.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22It could stand on its own. Yeah.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26Well, I did find the handsome gentleman who runs the store...
0:10:26 > 0:10:30Yes. ..and his friendliest price would be 350 the pair.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34Oh! Right. So, good spot, but beyond our budget.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37Indeed. OK, let's go. Onward. Onwards and upwards.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Oh, dear. Expensive taste, Linda.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44Definitely on the right lines, though.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47Meanwhile, the Blues have their own favourite.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50Oh! Do you know, somebody would love that.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54His forelock, real horsehair, isn't it?
0:10:54 > 0:10:57He's French. Is he French? Oh. Is he? He's French.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59He's got a name. Oh, right? What is it?
0:10:59 > 0:11:02He's called Jacques. Because he's French.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05I think he's probably a Percheron or Ardennes.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09Yes, he's lovely. Look at his lovely little...
0:11:09 > 0:11:11He's got leather hooves. Beautiful hooves, yeah.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13And let's see if we can see if there's a maker's mark.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16If we can turn him right over, if he's not too uncomfortable!
0:11:16 > 0:11:18I can't read that.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20I think, looking at that label,
0:11:20 > 0:11:25he's, I would say, from between the '20s and the '40s.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28The glass eyes, the bridle, the whole thing.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31It's a working horse, isn't it? He is a working horse. He's lovely.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34I did have the tack made up for him.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36Did you, you had the tack made...? I did.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Well, I just thought he was a bit bare without it, actually.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42Aw! He does look smart, actually.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44Are you sure you want to sell him?
0:11:44 > 0:11:46'Good question, Caroline!'
0:11:46 > 0:11:48There's going to be a huge price on this horse!
0:11:48 > 0:11:51Go on, Jean, you ask. How much?
0:11:51 > 0:11:53He's about ?600. Oh! Oh, dear!
0:11:53 > 0:11:56That's a great shame. Oh, we can't.
0:11:56 > 0:11:57I'm so sorry.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01Could you consider doing him for perhaps 150?!
0:12:01 > 0:12:04'Jacques's definitely no gift horse!'
0:12:04 > 0:12:07Bye-bye, little horse! WOMEN CHUCKLE
0:12:07 > 0:12:11Aw! Enjoy. Oh, well. He's lovely. Off we go!
0:12:11 > 0:12:13Yes, I think you'd better move on, team.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16Now, both are teams need to get back to finding objects
0:12:16 > 0:12:18without a lot of zeros attached to the end!
0:12:18 > 0:12:21I like this. You like that? Yeah, I do.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23Ah, a coopered tray.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25I think it's... There's some age to it.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27I think it's quite practical.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30I could see that on a kitchen table, on a large kitchen table.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32Yeah. With fruit and vegetables.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34It would take a lot of fruit and veg, wouldn't it?
0:12:34 > 0:12:36Yes. It certainly would. Indeed. Yeah.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40Or maybe bore some holes through it and then put some plants in it.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42It would be fabulous, wouldn't it? Right, OK.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44Well, what do you think?
0:12:45 > 0:12:48I think it's...possibly quite niche.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52Mm-hm. Nice term, nice term. Niche. Indeed.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54Another difference of opinion?
0:12:54 > 0:12:57I think that would have to be a bargain... Yeah.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00..for me to think, "Well, let's have a go at it."
0:13:00 > 0:13:01But, you know... ?35?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03Do you know what? You're talking my kind of language!
0:13:03 > 0:13:07I mean, if you could buy something like that for that sort of price.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09This is to go into an auction in West Wales
0:13:09 > 0:13:11in a couple of weeks' time.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15Should we ask? If you could work your magic and get ?35 for it,
0:13:15 > 0:13:16or buy it for ?35.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19OK, OK. OK? We can at least ask. Let's go and find him.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Shall we go and find him? Yeah. Where do you think he might be?
0:13:22 > 0:13:24A familiar face.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26Did you have a price in mind?
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Yes, 35. ?35.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Well...
0:13:31 > 0:13:32Now, there's a coincidence!
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Could you do a little better?
0:13:36 > 0:13:3830. What do you think, Richard?
0:13:38 > 0:13:40What do you think, Philippa?
0:13:40 > 0:13:42If you remember, only a few minutes ago,
0:13:42 > 0:13:47we said that if we could go and find the owner... Result.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52..and if the price was somewhere in the region of ?35-ish,
0:13:52 > 0:13:53we might be interested.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56And you've kindly come down to 30.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59I'm going to have to now consult to my team here.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03Let's go for it. I think it's a really substantial, nice piece.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05'Sounds like everyone's on board.'
0:14:05 > 0:14:07In that case, I'm going to say thank you very much indeed.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10Thank you. Thank you. That's great.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12Thank you. Thank you. Great, we've got a deal.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15We've got two lots under our belt!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17Great! Result!
0:14:17 > 0:14:20It certainly is. One choice each, as well.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22They are really good. They're very decisive,
0:14:22 > 0:14:25and even I agree with what they've bought as well.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27And we've got plenty of time left as well,
0:14:27 > 0:14:30so I'm sure we're going to nail this within record time.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33Now, what about their rivals?
0:14:33 > 0:14:36Also off to quite a start, but they've stuttered a bit since.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38I like the look of this.
0:14:38 > 0:14:39Which bit do you like the look of?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42I like the little car, actually. He likes the car.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45It hasn't been driven by me - there's no scratches on it!
0:14:45 > 0:14:47I was going to say, you and me both, yeah.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49I think I may be a bit big for it, actually.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50Looks more my size.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56Well, whoever's at the wheel, you need to put your foot down, Blues,
0:14:56 > 0:14:59because with the help of their expert, the Reds are racing ahead.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02I'd like to show you something that just caught my eye
0:15:02 > 0:15:04on the way through.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06OK. Do you want to follow me? Yeah. Great.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09Do you see it there? Yeah.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11A tin bath.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13Do you like that? I really like it, yeah.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16Yeah. And I think we could get a lot of bottles of champagne in it!
0:15:16 > 0:15:18We could certainly get a lot of bottles of champagne,
0:15:18 > 0:15:20we could get a lot of flowers in there.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22So flowers or champagne.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25So, anyway, that's what I've just got on my list
0:15:25 > 0:15:26in the back of my mind.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29Yes, I like that. You like it? I really like it. OK, then.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33It's just about fits Linda's garden furniture brief too.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35Ah, we've seen that lady a few times now!
0:15:35 > 0:15:40Could I ask the owner the price of your tin bath?
0:15:40 > 0:15:42It's ?95.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43It's ?95.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45OK. A bargain.
0:15:45 > 0:15:50"A barg..."! That's just what we're looking for, thank you. Great.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53Well, we're going to go for another shop
0:15:53 > 0:15:56to see if there's anything else there. But we may well be...
0:15:56 > 0:15:59Could you possibly hold it for us? Five, ten minutes? Of course.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Would you? Yes. Could you hold the bath?
0:16:01 > 0:16:04Hold the bath. You are a darling. Absolutely.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06Thank you very much indeed. You're welcome.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Thank you. Hold the bath for five. Marvellous.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10Hold the bath! Quick, we're going shopping.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Whilst they carry on hunting for bargains,
0:16:12 > 0:16:15we'll take a look at an equally functional,
0:16:15 > 0:16:17but slightly more refined item.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27You probably hear us use the term treen quite a lot on this programme,
0:16:27 > 0:16:29and this is because it encompasses
0:16:29 > 0:16:31really quite a large variety of objects.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34It literally translates as "of a tree",
0:16:34 > 0:16:36and is a generic name that we use
0:16:36 > 0:16:40for really quite small, functional objects handmade from wood.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44And today treen is really highly collectable for its beautiful patina
0:16:44 > 0:16:46and tactile appeal.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49But what about this object here in front of me?
0:16:49 > 0:16:54Well, it dates to the George III period, 1760 to 1820,
0:16:54 > 0:16:56and is made from turned mahogany.
0:16:56 > 0:16:57Now, mahogany at this time
0:16:57 > 0:17:00was really quite a prolifically used wood.
0:17:00 > 0:17:01It was very of the period,
0:17:01 > 0:17:03and was really quite expensive to buy.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05And just by looking at this construction,
0:17:05 > 0:17:08we can tell that we're looking at really quite an upmarket piece.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11Not just something that's been quite quickly cobbled together
0:17:11 > 0:17:13in someone's workshop.
0:17:13 > 0:17:14But what is it?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Well, this is what we call a plate rest,
0:17:17 > 0:17:20or what we know affectionately in the trade as a cat.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22"A cat?!" I hear you ask.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Well, it was named a cat because whichever way it landed,
0:17:25 > 0:17:28it would always fall on its feet.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30Now, as a Georgian lady or gentleman,
0:17:30 > 0:17:32you would use this piece to rest your plate on
0:17:32 > 0:17:34in front of the fire to keep it warm.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36The different notches on the spindles here
0:17:36 > 0:17:38could accommodate different plate sizes.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41So you could use both small plates, like that,
0:17:41 > 0:17:44or slightly larger plates.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46You mainly find these cats in mahogany,
0:17:46 > 0:17:49but the nicest examples are made from fruitwoods and yew.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53And pieces in more unusual woods will command higher prices.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56But even this little mahogany cat that we've got in front of us here
0:17:56 > 0:17:58may make ?60 to ?100 at auction,
0:17:58 > 0:18:02and in a specialist market could command up to ?200.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04So if you see one of these reasonably priced
0:18:04 > 0:18:06at your next antique fair that you visit,
0:18:06 > 0:18:09you could be the cat that got the cream!
0:18:16 > 0:18:19Back to our shoppers, with the score at 2-1 to the Reds,
0:18:19 > 0:18:24and the Blues seem very keen to acquire some sort of...creature.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28Actually, he's ever so heavy. I can't pick it up!
0:18:28 > 0:18:29I just can't pick it up.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31He's a distinguished looking pig, though.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34Oh, blimey O'Reilly!
0:18:34 > 0:18:36I will not be defeated! Oh, gosh, he is heavy.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38Is he full of cash, do you think?
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Well, the good news is nobody's going to be able to
0:18:40 > 0:18:42easily run away with it, are they? No, they're not.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44A very safe pig. Boom-boom!
0:18:46 > 0:18:47How much is he?
0:18:47 > 0:18:50?75.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52What do you think, Jean? Are you interested in the pig?
0:18:52 > 0:18:54I do like him, but I think he's very heavy.
0:18:54 > 0:18:55I mean, for goodness' sake.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Well, you don't have to move him,
0:18:57 > 0:18:59once he's put down somewhere, do you? I suppose not.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01But ?75?
0:19:01 > 0:19:05I'll see if I can go and find the owner of this fine pig. Yeah.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07So, what do you think?
0:19:07 > 0:19:11Well.. If we could get it for 50, that would be great.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14If she went for 60, would we still do it?
0:19:14 > 0:19:15Erm...
0:19:15 > 0:19:19Yes. Sorry to interrupt. Ooh! I have news.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22They won't take less than ?60.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24How do you feel about that?
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Let's have him! I love a decision.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31Excellent. You've got a deal! Brilliant!
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Right, off we go. The second one done.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36Ooh, gosh, he's heavy! Here, you carry him!
0:19:36 > 0:19:39Come on! Have you seen the scene in Babe?
0:19:39 > 0:19:41I haven't! Tell me all about it when we get the third!
0:19:41 > 0:19:45"That'll do, Pig, that'll do." Come on!
0:19:45 > 0:19:47They're doing absolutely brilliantly.
0:19:47 > 0:19:48They really are.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52Jean was so fast to buy the first item, second one's bought.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54I think this is just going to be a doddle.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57We've got one more to buy and 30 minutes to do it in.
0:19:57 > 0:19:58There's an awful lot to look at here
0:19:58 > 0:20:00at the National Botanic Gardens, though.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03With stalls even squeezed into the cinema.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Time for the Reds to take in a matinee?
0:20:06 > 0:20:09These are absolutely stunning, aren't they?
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Antiques with a future, I think. They are. Yeah
0:20:12 > 0:20:15Very good, with a bit of utility, as well.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17Exactly. Yeah, indeed. Yeah.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21We've got figurines here from Royal Worcester.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Amazing.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28It's an extraordinary, almost serene set up here, isn't it?
0:20:28 > 0:20:30Yeah.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33Have we ever had such a laid-back bunch, I wonder?
0:20:33 > 0:20:35Loitering in the back row now!
0:20:35 > 0:20:39Do take a seat, the show will commence in ten minutes.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41Smashing. This is very comfortable.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44But I do think it would be lovely if they could just bring them to us.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46What a lovely idea!
0:20:46 > 0:20:48Shall we ask for a piece of Moorcroft first?
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Why not? There's a few pieces there.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53It's not 3-D here, I'm afraid.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57The Blues meanwhile have yet another big beast in mind.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00Caroline, I don't know what you know about ceramic elephants,
0:21:00 > 0:21:02but there's one over there that looks really jolly,
0:21:02 > 0:21:04and he's got a saddle on him.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08Right...! I've heard it all now, John.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11Very nice, and it would go very well with your pig.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12I think he looks quite jolly.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15He does look jolly. ..and colourful. Yes, he does. He's smiling.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17I'm not sure whether it's a saddle on top
0:21:17 > 0:21:19or it's a planter type thing.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21But it struck me as the kind of thing
0:21:21 > 0:21:25that somebody who wants to display perhaps plants
0:21:25 > 0:21:27or something like that, at an off-ground level,
0:21:27 > 0:21:28it's rather attractive.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Yeah. I think the saddle might come off,
0:21:30 > 0:21:33and you could put your plant inside it. Oh, right.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36So it would be an elephant with a sort of sprouting plant...
0:21:36 > 0:21:37Yes, exactly. ..coming out of it.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41I think he's been made somewhere, probably Far East...
0:21:41 > 0:21:44Yeah, yeah. ..and not ancient.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46He's not an old elephant, no. No, he's not ancient, no.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49But he's a jolly... He's jolly, yeah. ..besaddled smiler.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52I guess...can we get a bargain? That's the question.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54Well... It's your turn to try.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56Do you think so? Yes, absolutely.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Go on, John, make your mum proud.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00Hello. Hello.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03We like your elephant. I love my elephant.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06We like him a little bit at the moment.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10Lucky elephant. We think he's... Is he ?59?
0:22:10 > 0:22:11Yes, he's 59 on the ticket.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14Could we get him for about 40?
0:22:14 > 0:22:1640 sounds OK.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18What do you think, Caroline, to ?40?
0:22:18 > 0:22:20I think you both love him,
0:22:20 > 0:22:22and I think if you two do, somebody else will.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25What do you think?
0:22:25 > 0:22:28Have him. We'll have him. Sure? Yes. Positive. OK.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30It's a deal. Another heavy...
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Thank you very much indeed.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35Well, that's brilliant! Your third item - done.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38Finished.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40That's the Blues shopped up.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42What about our movie-going Reds?
0:22:42 > 0:22:45Looks like they might be about to plump for the bath after all.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47Hello. We are back again.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50Hi. The bath is still running? The bath certainly is, yes.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52So it still could be ours, could it? SHE LAUGHS
0:22:52 > 0:22:55Absolutely. Thank you. And the price is still ?95?
0:22:55 > 0:22:5895 to you. In which case, we'd like to buy it.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Fantastic! Thank you very much indeed.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03I think we should shake on the deal, now. Yeah, absolutely.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05Thank you so much. You're welcome.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07Thank you. That's our third and final lot.
0:23:07 > 0:23:08Thank you. Excellent.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12That's it teams, your time is up.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14I think now we should just fill it with champagne. OK.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16Let's see what the Red team bought.
0:23:16 > 0:23:21First up, Philippa's big pink Amish star for ?60.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27Next, Linda's oak tray, for fruit or plants, at ?30.
0:23:28 > 0:23:33Finally, Richard's rusty old bath for ?95.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35Lin, what was your favourite purchase from today?
0:23:35 > 0:23:38I like the wooden planter. Mm-hm? Brilliant, OK.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40So, that was your favourite. And Pippa, how about you, darling?
0:23:40 > 0:23:43I loved the big pink Amish star. Yeah. So...
0:23:43 > 0:23:46Beautiful. Great bit of folk art. Yeah, exactly.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48And do you think that your folk art
0:23:48 > 0:23:51is going to bring you the most starry profit today?
0:23:51 > 0:23:53I don't think so. I mean, I think we really shopped
0:23:53 > 0:23:55with our hearts on that one, perhaps.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58The large tin bath. Tin bath?
0:23:58 > 0:24:00Yeah. OK. It's quirky.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02And Lin, what do you think? Do you agree?
0:24:02 > 0:24:04Erm, no. I think...
0:24:04 > 0:24:06I think... Why change the habit of a lifetime?
0:24:06 > 0:24:09..my planter is going to be the best.
0:24:09 > 0:24:10It's going to bring the most. Brilliant.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13You're sticking to your guns. Yeah. Sticking with your planter. I am.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15I like a lady that sticks to her guns. Brilliant.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18So how much did you spend, girls? I believe it was ?185.
0:24:18 > 0:24:23?185. So I would like ?115, then, please, of your leftover readies.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26Fantastic. Richard, ?115.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28What are you going to buy for our girls?
0:24:28 > 0:24:31Well, the theme on our buying this afternoon was outdoors.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33So I think I might have to go IN-doors
0:24:33 > 0:24:35to find something to balance it up.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Oh, really? Sounds brilliant. Yeah.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39Fantastic. Well, while Richard goes for a stroll indoors,
0:24:39 > 0:24:42we'll check out what the Blue team bought.
0:24:43 > 0:24:47They picked up a watering can - with daffs - for ?25.
0:24:49 > 0:24:53Carried off possibly the world's heaviest piggy bank for 60.
0:24:54 > 0:24:59And finally, plumped for a pottery elephant. Price paid, ?40.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01Jean, I was massively impressed.
0:25:01 > 0:25:02You were off like a little pocket rocket.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04Did you enjoy it? I loved it.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06You did? I loved it, yes. Good. Well done.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09And what was your favourite thing that you bought today?
0:25:09 > 0:25:12The pig. The pig. Yes, the moneybox pig.
0:25:12 > 0:25:13Brilliant. OK. Wonderful.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16And what about you, John? What did you buy today that you loved?
0:25:16 > 0:25:17I loved... Cos you've got one pick.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20Yeah, I know. I loved our elephant.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22So we've got a whole menagerie going on, really, haven't we?
0:25:22 > 0:25:24It's wonderful. A whole zoo!
0:25:24 > 0:25:25I like it. John and Jean's zoo!
0:25:25 > 0:25:29And do we think that that elephant is going to make you a jumbo profit?
0:25:29 > 0:25:32I certainly hope so. Really? I'm very confident. No, it is!
0:25:32 > 0:25:34It is! Absolutely! Believe in your elephant. Yeah! Fantastic.
0:25:34 > 0:25:35Jean, what about you?
0:25:35 > 0:25:38What do you think's going to bring the most profit?
0:25:38 > 0:25:39The pig. The pig. Fair enough.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42Now, how much did you spend, guys? Tell me you spent big!
0:25:42 > 0:25:46We spent modestly. Modestly. ?125, we spent.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49Oh, OK, that is a modest amount, but it's also a goodly amount.
0:25:49 > 0:25:54So please can I have ?175 of leftover lolly, please?
0:25:54 > 0:25:55Well done. Thank you very much.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58That feels good, Caroline. ?175 exactly. A nice wad!
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Lovely. What are you going to do with it, my dear?
0:26:00 > 0:26:03I'm going to buy something different, different to animals,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06and I've seen something I've got my eye on.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08Ooh! Brilliant. All right. Will it still be there?
0:26:08 > 0:26:11I hope so! I'll have to be quick! THEY CHUCKLE
0:26:11 > 0:26:13Well, while Caroline races against the clock,
0:26:13 > 0:26:15we'll head off to the auction.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29We have hop, skipped and jumped just down the road into Carmarthen
0:26:29 > 0:26:30to be with Charles Hampshire
0:26:30 > 0:26:32from Peter Francis Auctioneers and Valuers.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34Charles, thank you so much for having us today.
0:26:34 > 0:26:35Welcome to the auction house.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37Shall we start with the Reds? Let's do that.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41Now, they started with this rather large pink star.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43Yes. What do you think of it?
0:26:43 > 0:26:45I'm not sure what I can add to the pink star.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48I mean, it's a good size, it could be used for a number of things.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50Do you think there is going to be a market for it?
0:26:50 > 0:26:53I think so. Spur of the moment rather than someone coming
0:26:53 > 0:26:55specifically for this sort of object.
0:26:55 > 0:26:56But that's always important.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59So what have you estimated it at?
0:26:59 > 0:27:01A paltry ?10 to ?20.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04Oh, you really don't like it, do you? No, not my favourite. No!
0:27:04 > 0:27:08OK, well, look, they paid ?60 for it. OK.
0:27:08 > 0:27:09So we might be struggling with that a bit.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13In Carmarthen, maybe, yeah. Camden, maybe...fine.
0:27:13 > 0:27:15Now almost from the ridiculous to the sublime.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18Their second purchase was this really rather lovely
0:27:18 > 0:27:19coopered dairy tray.
0:27:19 > 0:27:20We've said dairy tray,
0:27:20 > 0:27:23but, yeah, I'm not sure if that's right, really.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25It's a good size, nice oval, as you say,
0:27:25 > 0:27:27coopered, two-handled dairy tray.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29It's nice, isn't it? Yeah. Yeah.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Now I think that's a good useful thing.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34Nice sort of piece of provincial work as well. Yeah.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36OK, so what do you think with regards to value on that?
0:27:36 > 0:27:38We've said ?30 to ?40.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40Oh, well done, Lin. She'll be thrilled.
0:27:40 > 0:27:41?30 paid. OK. Ideal.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45So we've gone from not great to breaking even, potential profit.
0:27:45 > 0:27:47Yes. To their final item.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50They've called it a bath, but frankly, if I got into that,
0:27:50 > 0:27:52I'd probably come out grubbier. Yes, you might.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56I'd go with feeding trough, maybe. Yes. OK, all right.
0:27:56 > 0:27:59Any age to it, really? Not a huge amount, no.
0:27:59 > 0:28:01It's been well used, though, by the looks of it.
0:28:01 > 0:28:03And, you know, we do sell this sort of thing regularly,
0:28:03 > 0:28:05you know, nice outdoor items.
0:28:05 > 0:28:08Yeah. And they tend to do fairly well, so...
0:28:08 > 0:28:09OK, how well?
0:28:09 > 0:28:12I think we've said here ?30 to ?50.
0:28:12 > 0:28:15OK. Well, look, they paid ?95 for it. Right, OK.
0:28:15 > 0:28:18So it looks as if these girls might need Richard's bonus buy.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20They're going to need his help. Yes, they are,
0:28:20 > 0:28:22in order to claw them, potentially, back into profit.
0:28:22 > 0:28:24So let's go and have a little look at it.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29Richard, you had ?115 of leftover lolly.
0:28:29 > 0:28:31Enlighten us, my love.
0:28:31 > 0:28:34Well, with all that money, I had...
0:28:34 > 0:28:36Oh! Very nice.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38..to buy you something to go indoors.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40I love it. Yeah.
0:28:40 > 0:28:44Back in the day, I used to sell Victorian brass companion sets,
0:28:44 > 0:28:46as they are referred to,
0:28:46 > 0:28:50which is the tong, the shovel and the poker,
0:28:50 > 0:28:53with the pair of andirons,
0:28:53 > 0:28:57for ?100 to ?150.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02I bought this complete set, five pieces, for...
0:29:02 > 0:29:04?30. No! I think that's... That's amazing!
0:29:04 > 0:29:06You did well. I was amazed. I was amazed.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08So what do you think we're likely to make?
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Well, I'm hoping that the auctioneer will estimate it
0:29:11 > 0:29:13at perhaps ?30 to ?50,
0:29:13 > 0:29:16and with a strong wind on the day
0:29:16 > 0:29:20that I could get perhaps near the top end of the estimate.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22So potential profit, ?20?
0:29:22 > 0:29:24I think they're great. Well done.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26Sounds like the decision is made, but you don't have to decide now.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28But let's go and see what the auctioneer thinks
0:29:28 > 0:29:30of Richard's fiery purchase.
0:29:32 > 0:29:34Richard, I think... There we go.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36..rather liked these for his bonus buy.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38What do you think? I like these, actually.
0:29:38 > 0:29:42And obviously a sample here. Nicely engraved and complete.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45Good quality, for sure. Good quality, exactly.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47And are there many fires that need
0:29:47 > 0:29:50fire irons, or andirons, and tools, in Carmarthen?
0:29:50 > 0:29:51There are. Yeah, I would say so. Good.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54We're in the right place for these, yeah. Good. OK.
0:29:54 > 0:29:56So what sort of auction estimate have you got?
0:29:56 > 0:29:57Obviously on the set, not just on these.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01We've put an auction estimate of ?25 to ?35.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04So potentially, we might have a profit there. Yes.
0:30:04 > 0:30:05Good stuff, Richard. Well done.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08OK, so, let's move on to the Blues.
0:30:08 > 0:30:10They started with the watering can. OK.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13I have problems with this, I'm not sure how old it is,
0:30:13 > 0:30:15and the detail isn't there...
0:30:15 > 0:30:18As in, when you say you're not sure of the age, you think it's quite...
0:30:18 > 0:30:20It's very modern. Really? Yeah.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22It's not an antique, or anywhere near that.
0:30:22 > 0:30:25Dare I use that term, has it been upcycled?
0:30:25 > 0:30:27I think it has. That's the right term.
0:30:27 > 0:30:28Well, what's your auction estimate?
0:30:28 > 0:30:30We've put ?10 to ?20.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33OK, well, look, they paid ?25 for it. OK.
0:30:33 > 0:30:36Do you not think that it might sell on its sort of decorative value?
0:30:36 > 0:30:39Bright and cheerful, that's what's going for it.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42So, their next item is the piggy bank over there. Yes.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45A really heavy-set Saddleback pig.
0:30:45 > 0:30:47Yeah. And, some contents in there.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49There's something rattling around in there. Really?
0:30:49 > 0:30:52So that could be a bit of a bonus. There might be some sovereigns.
0:30:52 > 0:30:54There could, there could. Has he got any age to him?
0:30:54 > 0:30:56Not a great deal. Not a huge amount of age.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58So the contents might be worth more than the pig.
0:30:58 > 0:31:02Yeah. I think we've put an estimate on this of about ?40 to ?60.
0:31:02 > 0:31:06OK. Well, they paid top end of that. They paid ?60 for him. OK.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09But he's a good, fun thing, isn't he? He stands a good chance.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11He's got a chance of getting over there, I think.
0:31:11 > 0:31:13Yeah, potentially. Good. All right.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15So then, finally, we've got the elephant.
0:31:15 > 0:31:17The elephant in all his glory.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19Yeah, which is a garden seat, isn't it?
0:31:19 > 0:31:22Yes, garden seat, planter, jardiniere stand.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24Nice detail here, sort of polychrome decoration,
0:31:24 > 0:31:26and, again, catches the eye.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28OK. Any age?
0:31:28 > 0:31:3130, 40, 50 years at most, so I don't think there's much going on there.
0:31:31 > 0:31:34They bought quite modern things, really overall, haven't they?
0:31:34 > 0:31:35Yeah. What's your estimate?
0:31:35 > 0:31:39?30 to ?50 for the elephant. OK. As a nice, decorative piece. Yeah.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41All right, well, look, they paid ?40 for it. OK.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44So, potentially, John might be making a little profit on it,
0:31:44 > 0:31:47but... I think... ..it might not meet his expectations, sadly.
0:31:47 > 0:31:48No, no.
0:31:48 > 0:31:51All right, well look, they might need their bonus buy,
0:31:51 > 0:31:52so let's go and have a look at it.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57Caroline, you had ?175 of leftover lolly.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59What did you buy for our dynamic duo?
0:31:59 > 0:32:00Well...
0:32:02 > 0:32:04Oh! HE LAUGHS
0:32:04 > 0:32:08Rather gorgeous Victorian sewing box.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11Walnut, mid-to-late Victorian,
0:32:11 > 0:32:17drop down front with these two gorgeous drawers here.
0:32:17 > 0:32:21Original silk lining, absolutely pristine.
0:32:21 > 0:32:24This beautiful quilted top here.
0:32:24 > 0:32:25I think it's lovely.
0:32:25 > 0:32:27Jean, I think you're a bit in love with this!
0:32:27 > 0:32:29I think I am, actually! Yeah.
0:32:29 > 0:32:32It really is exquisite quality, isn't it, Caroline? Yeah, it is.
0:32:32 > 0:32:35I mean, you've got walnut there, it just looks beautiful,
0:32:35 > 0:32:37the interior is as fresh as a daisy, it's beautiful. Yeah.
0:32:37 > 0:32:42And there are loads of these about that just miss on quality.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46But I always think it's best to buy the best you can afford,
0:32:46 > 0:32:48and good quality, it always sells.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50It's beautiful. And somebody's going to want that.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54So, what did you pay for it? What do you THINK I paid for it?
0:32:54 > 0:32:56?175?
0:32:56 > 0:33:00No, I was very lucky, and I got it down to 140.
0:33:00 > 0:33:02Oh, wow.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05So I think that that... It's got to be worth that.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08Guys, you don't have do decide now, so have a little think about it.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10But for the benefit of those at home,
0:33:10 > 0:33:13let's see what the auctioneer thinks of Caroline's sparkling bonus buy.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19Right, Charles, here we are. Right. This is the Blues' bonus buy.
0:33:19 > 0:33:21I think that's beautiful!
0:33:21 > 0:33:24I like that probably the most out of everything on the table.
0:33:24 > 0:33:25I would absolutely agree.
0:33:25 > 0:33:27I think Caroline has absolutely
0:33:27 > 0:33:28pulled a corker out of the bag there.
0:33:28 > 0:33:29It's beautiful, isn't it?
0:33:29 > 0:33:34It's very nice, very good quality, nice sort of burr walnut there.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37And quality always sells. It does, yes, I'm happy to say.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40Good. And what sort of level do we think this might be selling at?
0:33:40 > 0:33:44We've put it in at 80 to 120, the auctioneer's favourite.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47OK, a good old 80 to 120, I like that.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50Now, Caroline paid ?140 for it.
0:33:50 > 0:33:52I don't think that's too much, to be honest. No, I would agree.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55I'd think it'd be worth that every day of the week.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57So I hope you get up there. I'm sure you will. Yes. Fantastic.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00Looking forward to watching you wield your gavel! Thank you. Enjoy.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10You're old hands at this, aren't you?
0:34:10 > 0:34:12You know exactly what's going to happen.
0:34:12 > 0:34:13Lovejoy... Yeah!
0:34:13 > 0:34:16..she's particularly fond of an auction, yes.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19Exactly. Lin, you've been here, you've done this...
0:34:19 > 0:34:21It's all right, isn't it? Love it. You're feeling confident.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24Absolutely. Brilliant. Like your style, Lin.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27So team, we've got your pink star first.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30This was your favourite, Pip. I know. Your absolute favourite.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33You spent ?60 on this. Did I? Yeah.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36The reality of the cold hard light of day. Here it is.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39303, you can't miss it, the large decorative
0:34:39 > 0:34:43aluminium pink-painted barn star, five-pointed star.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45Good for your Christmas tree, you make what you will of it.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47?20 to go on, straight in for me.
0:34:47 > 0:34:4810, if you will. Where do you place it?
0:34:48 > 0:34:4910 surely.
0:34:49 > 0:34:51'10, it is'. They've got ?10.
0:34:52 > 0:34:54It's a maiden bid to my right at 10.
0:34:54 > 0:34:5612, seated. Thank you.
0:34:56 > 0:34:5815, madam. 15 still there, my original bid.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00At 18, yes. Can see there 20...
0:35:00 > 0:35:03We're getting there. Yes. Go on! People like it.
0:35:03 > 0:35:055, if you will. The star, 25.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07And 8, if you will, madam.
0:35:07 > 0:35:09I can just about see you there. Is there 8?
0:35:09 > 0:35:11Yes. '28.' There is.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13Shake of the head there. We're at 28, seated.
0:35:13 > 0:35:14I've lost you at 30.
0:35:14 > 0:35:18Quiet online. At 28 in the room. To you, madam.
0:35:18 > 0:35:19That sold for ?28,
0:35:19 > 0:35:22so you are down ?32 on that.
0:35:22 > 0:35:23So on we go.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25We've got the large oval oak coopered two-handled tray.
0:35:25 > 0:35:29Now, Lin, we spent ?30 on this. OK. ?30 only.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31It was your favourite. Here we go. Good luck, girls.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33304 - the large oval oak
0:35:33 > 0:35:36coopered two-handled, we've called it a dairy tray.
0:35:36 > 0:35:37Nice, useful thing.
0:35:37 > 0:35:39?30 straight in for me.
0:35:39 > 0:35:40Coopered tray there.
0:35:40 > 0:35:41In and away, then. We're at 20 only.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43A commission interest at 20.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45Two waving. 25.
0:35:45 > 0:35:4728. 30 online.
0:35:47 > 0:35:48Oh, here we go. Well done.
0:35:50 > 0:35:53Phew! A break even. A giant sigh of relief from Richard.
0:35:53 > 0:35:5540. Now two of you out there online.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58Big, it is, at ?40 and away. Lost you ladies in the room.
0:35:58 > 0:35:59Is there two? Final call...
0:36:01 > 0:36:03Done. HE BANGS GAVEL
0:36:03 > 0:36:04OK, so that's brilliant.
0:36:04 > 0:36:10Girls, you made ?10 profit on that, which takes you back to -22, OK?
0:36:10 > 0:36:13So now, let's go onto this bath, or drinking trough.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16Now, you thought it was going to make the most profit,
0:36:16 > 0:36:17you spent ?95 on it.
0:36:17 > 0:36:18Did we? Here we go.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21Lot 305. ?100 for it?
0:36:21 > 0:36:23I'd have thought it'd be quite popular in this area.
0:36:23 > 0:36:2650. We're away. At 50 only. And 5 if you'd like it.
0:36:26 > 0:36:27At ?50, it will be sold.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Commission interest here at 55...
0:36:29 > 0:36:30Oh... 'At 60, sir, with you.
0:36:30 > 0:36:32'At ?60 against the online bidder.' Honestly?
0:36:32 > 0:36:3670, no. At ?65 we are online, Make no mistake, at 65.
0:36:36 > 0:36:37Where's 70?
0:36:37 > 0:36:39Come on!
0:36:39 > 0:36:41The trough at 70. Fair warning given.
0:36:41 > 0:36:44First and last, at 70 and selling...
0:36:44 > 0:36:46That's much better than I thought.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48We took a bath.
0:36:48 > 0:36:53Girls, that just sold for ?70, so you made a loss of ?25 on that.
0:36:53 > 0:36:57So overall we have got a loss of ?47. Hmm...
0:36:57 > 0:37:00This is where we make it up. Is it?! Of course.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02I love your faith, Lin, I love your faith.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03Right, you gave Richard
0:37:03 > 0:37:05a substantial amount of leftover lolly,
0:37:05 > 0:37:08and he invested it in those rather lovely fireside tools
0:37:08 > 0:37:09and the andirons. Yes.
0:37:09 > 0:37:13What would you like to do, girls? I think, Richard, we'll go for it!
0:37:13 > 0:37:16Right. Do you want to? Yes. You're going to go for it?
0:37:16 > 0:37:17OK. Here we go.
0:37:17 > 0:37:18310.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21The brass fire irons, a set of three, and the andirons there.
0:37:21 > 0:37:23Five pieces together, lot 310.
0:37:23 > 0:37:25Lots of presale interest here.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28You can ignore the estimate. We're at 65 to 70, straight in.
0:37:28 > 0:37:32Richard! Richard! Richard!
0:37:32 > 0:37:34A little more here. It's all on commission this time.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36You're quiet online. Quality, they are...
0:37:36 > 0:37:38Honestly...
0:37:38 > 0:37:41First and last given, ?70.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43HE BANGS GAVEL
0:37:43 > 0:37:44Richard! That's fantastic.
0:37:44 > 0:37:49That's ?40 profit, which sadly... Aw!
0:37:49 > 0:37:50..doesn't take you home with profit.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54You're at -7 overall. That's really fantastic.
0:37:54 > 0:37:55But you nearly got there.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03Jean, John, how are you feeling? Very excited.
0:38:03 > 0:38:05I'm looking forward to it, I think we've got a chance. Fantastic.
0:38:05 > 0:38:08I think you've got a chance too. How are you feeling, darling?
0:38:08 > 0:38:10Well, a little bit nervous, but
0:38:10 > 0:38:12I'm really looking forward to it, actually. Good.
0:38:12 > 0:38:14Have you been to an auction before? No, I haven't. Never ever?
0:38:14 > 0:38:16This is my first experience.
0:38:16 > 0:38:19So guys, our first lot is your watering can.
0:38:19 > 0:38:21Jean, this was your choice. Here it comes now.
0:38:21 > 0:38:25You invested ?25 in this, so very best of luck. Here we go.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27326 is the florally decorated,
0:38:27 > 0:38:31enamel metal, tapering, conical watering jug.
0:38:31 > 0:38:3310 to start me, though? 10 in the room.
0:38:33 > 0:38:35At 10 and away. 12, do I see now?
0:38:35 > 0:38:37It's a ?10 bid standing in the aisle...
0:38:37 > 0:38:39?10. Of course there's 12.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41Finished elsewhere. In and out at 10...
0:38:41 > 0:38:43?10. OK. Oh, dear.
0:38:43 > 0:38:45So we've started with a loss of ?15. We'll be all right.
0:38:45 > 0:38:49We're going onto the money bank. You paid ?60 for it.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51Best of luck. Here he comes. There he is.
0:38:51 > 0:38:53Come on, piggy, bring home the bacon!
0:38:53 > 0:38:55327 is the large cast metal
0:38:55 > 0:38:58black-and-white Saddleback pig money bank.
0:38:58 > 0:38:59?50 to start me.
0:39:00 > 0:39:0250 to go. 30 only.
0:39:02 > 0:39:03At ?30 and 2.
0:39:03 > 0:39:0535, 38 with you, sir, again.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08At ?38. The standing bid is that 40.
0:39:08 > 0:39:08Thank you, sir.
0:39:08 > 0:39:1142, no. It's at ?40, seated to my left as I see.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13'You're quiet online.'
0:39:13 > 0:39:16At ?40, seated bid and selling...
0:39:16 > 0:39:18Oh, guys, ?40,
0:39:18 > 0:39:21That's a ?20 loss on that, so that takes you overall
0:39:21 > 0:39:23to -35.
0:39:23 > 0:39:25Right, OK. Third and final lot.
0:39:25 > 0:39:26This is fabulous.
0:39:26 > 0:39:28It's fabulous, the elephant garden seat.
0:39:28 > 0:39:30You've sold it to me, don't worry.
0:39:30 > 0:39:32You paid ?40 for this.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34Best of luck. It's beautiful. Here he comes.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36328, we have the ceramic garden seat,
0:39:36 > 0:39:39or jardiniere stand, the Indian elephant.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42Interest here with me. What do you make of it? 50 to start me?
0:39:42 > 0:39:4350 to go. Is there a maiden bid 50?
0:39:43 > 0:39:45Well, I have to start it away, then.
0:39:45 > 0:39:4738, 40 straight in.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50?40. You've wiped your face already.
0:39:50 > 0:39:52At ?40 and away, the elephant showed is at 2.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54Fair warning given, final call.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56'It's with me again. It's at ?40.'
0:39:56 > 0:39:57Selling.
0:39:57 > 0:39:59Well done, team.
0:39:59 > 0:40:03Even Stevens. Exactly. You've made nothing, lost nothing.
0:40:03 > 0:40:07So, overall, we are at -?35. Right.
0:40:07 > 0:40:10Now, we've got quite an important decision to make
0:40:10 > 0:40:11with this bonus buy.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15Caroline invested a lot of money in this - it was ?140.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17Jean, what are you thinking?
0:40:17 > 0:40:21I think, because of what's happened, that I would say no.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24I would stick. Stick.
0:40:24 > 0:40:27Stick or twist - what do you think?
0:40:27 > 0:40:30Are we sticking? Yes. It's a stick. It's a stick.
0:40:30 > 0:40:32We're going to sell it anyway, to see what happens.
0:40:32 > 0:40:33Here it comes.
0:40:33 > 0:40:36Lot 333 is the super quality
0:40:36 > 0:40:39late-Victorian burr walnut sewing box, fitted interior.
0:40:39 > 0:40:41Lots of interest here but we'll open it up for you.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44150 for it? Is there 150 to start?
0:40:44 > 0:40:46100 then, surely? Where do you see it?
0:40:46 > 0:40:48Got to go in, then, with me. 90, and 95.
0:40:48 > 0:40:50At 95 and away. 100, sir.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53110. 120. 130.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55140 with you, and I'm out.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58Ooh! Never mind.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00170. 180.
0:41:00 > 0:41:02Still in place. 190? No, shake of the head.
0:41:02 > 0:41:05It's at 180 with the gentlemen, if you're sure, madam. 190, back in.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09Oh, Caroline. What have we done? Oh, John! Brilliant! Brilliant!
0:41:09 > 0:41:11Are you sure this time? ?200, centre seats.
0:41:11 > 0:41:15Quiet online. With you, sir. ?200.
0:41:15 > 0:41:16I'm sorry!
0:41:16 > 0:41:19?200, so that made you a profit of ?60,
0:41:19 > 0:41:22but you decided not to go with it. We did.
0:41:22 > 0:41:25So it's irrelevant. So guys, I'm sorry to say...
0:41:26 > 0:41:28Jean, you're a gambling lady. I can't believe it.
0:41:28 > 0:41:30You're at -?35.
0:41:30 > 0:41:32Oh... We've had a go.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42Teams, I have to say, this makes really quite painful reading.
0:41:42 > 0:41:44I have to be honest.
0:41:44 > 0:41:48Nobody is going away with any money, it might not surprise you to learn.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51So sadly I won't be handing out any cash today.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54But, of course, we have to have some runners-up.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57And today's runners-up...
0:41:57 > 0:41:58are the Blues.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00ALL: Oh!
0:42:00 > 0:42:02You know, you made, well...a few losses,
0:42:02 > 0:42:03but we'll gloss over that.
0:42:03 > 0:42:09And then Caroline's stellar bonus buy that she made ?60 profit on...
0:42:09 > 0:42:11Oh! ..would have clinched it for you!
0:42:11 > 0:42:15Therapy. And you would have gone home with money today.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17But, unfortunately, you didn't. But, you know, never mind.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19Over to our victorious Reds.
0:42:19 > 0:42:20Who'd have thought that?
0:42:20 > 0:42:24Not us! All down to you!
0:42:24 > 0:42:26I have to be honest, most of it was Lin's work.
0:42:26 > 0:42:28Thank you! Yeah!
0:42:28 > 0:42:30That wonderful tray, Mum.
0:42:30 > 0:42:31Well done you, Lin, for spotting that.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34That was...well, that was your only profit, really. Let's be honest.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37Yes. Was it?
0:42:37 > 0:42:40And then Richard's bonus buy, which you decided to go with,
0:42:40 > 0:42:43made you a profit of ?40.
0:42:43 > 0:42:44So hugely well done to you.
0:42:44 > 0:42:47Well done. So you ended the day on -?7.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50Woohoo! So, yeah...
0:42:50 > 0:42:52Glorious victorious!
0:42:52 > 0:42:54So, sadly, not handing out any cash today,
0:42:54 > 0:42:56but money's not everything, is it, guys? No.
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