0:00:03 > 0:00:08Hello, Bargain Hunters. I've found the perfect way of getting to today's location.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12This is the Birkenhead,
0:00:12 > 0:00:15which travels on the Elsecar Railway in South Yorkshire.
0:00:15 > 0:00:20And I'm travelling down the track to the Elsecar Heritage Centre,
0:00:20 > 0:00:24which is brimming full of antiques and collectables.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28So, let's go Bargain Hunting!
0:00:53 > 0:00:59We've disembarked at the Antiques Centre. So it's full steam ahead for our Red and Blue teams today.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04They have £300 to spend, but just one hour to buy three items
0:01:04 > 0:01:07which will hopefully make a profit at auction.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Let's have a look at what's coming up in today's show.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14The Reds embrace the Bargain Hunt experience.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- We're feeling the pressure now. - Yeah.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19This is what Bargain Hunt's all about.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22Whereas the Blues haven't quite got the gist.
0:01:22 > 0:01:23I really do like that.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- I wouldn't buy it.- Oh, you wouldn't buy it?- No, I wouldn't buy it.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31But will it all come together at today's auction for the Reds...
0:01:31 > 0:01:32Sold.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34LAUGHTER
0:01:34 > 0:01:36..or the Blues?
0:01:36 > 0:01:37£25.
0:01:39 > 0:01:44And I find out how tough it was to work in Stockport's hat making industry.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47People got mercury poisoning from this.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50And that's where we get that saying, "Mad as a hatter".
0:01:52 > 0:01:56That's all for later, but let's meet today's teams.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01Way up there for the Reds we have friends Dan and Sam.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05And for the Blues we have friends again, Anne and Olivia.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07Hello, everyone!
0:02:07 > 0:02:08- ALL:- Hello!
0:02:08 > 0:02:11You're in fine voice today, folks!
0:02:11 > 0:02:16So, Sam, I believe you two became friends at a fancy dress party.
0:02:16 > 0:02:17Tell me about that.
0:02:17 > 0:02:22We met at university and it was a fancy dress party for Halloween.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26I was in black shorts and just red body paint and some horns.
0:02:26 > 0:02:27I went as a devil.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31And then I was having a few drinks and then I just looked across
0:02:31 > 0:02:34the room and there was this six-foot-four guy who was stood
0:02:34 > 0:02:37there and he had a long wig on, green face paint,
0:02:37 > 0:02:39and he went as Mrs Frankenstein, I think.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- Yeah. - And we've been mates ever since.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46So, Dan, you worked at the student radio station together?
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Yes, so just after we met on the Halloween night,
0:02:49 > 0:02:51we started doing the student radio together.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53And then I went on into radio full-time,
0:02:53 > 0:02:55I work for two radio stations in Manchester.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59I work with the presenters, I help them come up with ideas for what they're going to do on air.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- Are you the brains behind the whole thing?- I like to think so, yes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:04LAUGHTER
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Actually, part of the reason why I'm wearing the hat today is
0:03:06 > 0:03:08because of something that happened on air.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12Yesterday was our charity day and I got convinced to let
0:03:12 > 0:03:15a six-year-old cut my hair.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- So, I don't actually have any left. - Aw!
0:03:18 > 0:03:20SHE LAUGHS
0:03:20 > 0:03:21Just this patch.
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- It's kind of not bad!- Thanks! - And if it's for charity, it's fine.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Absolutely, yes, absolutely.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33So, Sam, you didn't carry on with a radio career. What do you do now?
0:03:33 > 0:03:36I'm the digital marketing manager for a property company, so
0:03:36 > 0:03:41I get to travel round the country, at lots of different developments,
0:03:41 > 0:03:42manage the website, social media.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44It's a really varied job, very exciting.
0:03:44 > 0:03:50- And thankfully I get to keep all my hair as well!- So what about tactics?
0:03:50 > 0:03:56We've got a tactic to go with two low-priced items and then
0:03:56 > 0:03:58maybe one wild card item where we splurge
0:03:58 > 0:04:01a bit of cash on something that we like the look of.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Dan's quite sort of thrifty with money and I'm a bit of a...
0:04:03 > 0:04:05A bit wild with the cash.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10Oh, that's wonderful, boys. Now, let's go over to the Blues.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13Friends Anne and Olivia.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16So you two met through your love of amateur dramatics?
0:04:16 > 0:04:19Yes, about ten years ago I joined Haslam Theatre Company and
0:04:19 > 0:04:22Olivia at the time was prompting the play that I was in.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23But she was a very,
0:04:23 > 0:04:25very noisy prompt and kept distracting everyone.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- Was she a nuisance? - She was a nuisance, yes! Yeah.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32But a lovely nuisance, and then we became friends because of that, didn't we?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34And firm friends. Yes.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36What about your day job, what do you do in your day job?
0:04:36 > 0:04:41I'm a drama teacher, I do mainly supply, sort of aged from 11 to 18.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45And I'm also an examiner for GCSE and A-level drama.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49So Olivia, you work in real life dramas,
0:04:49 > 0:04:51tell us a little bit about what you do?
0:04:51 > 0:04:55I do, I work for the police. It's not that dramatic!
0:04:55 > 0:04:59I'm a caseworker in a Magistrates' Court and I compile files for
0:04:59 > 0:05:01the magistrates.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04So girls, what are your tactics?
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Well, we're quite evenly matched, aren't we?
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- I don't think we'll argue too much. But we do like very different things.- Yes.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13We like to go for quality,
0:05:13 > 0:05:16and we don't intend to spend too much money, but get something nice.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- So you want quality, cheap... - Yes.- Doesn't everyone!
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Yeah!- Perhaps we need to rethink that!
0:05:22 > 0:05:25If it's good quality, we'll spend the money.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27But we are definitely going to win.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32- Well, if you're going to win, you need some money. £300 for you. - Thank you.
0:05:32 > 0:05:39And £300 for the boys. Your experts await. So off you go.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44Boys versus girls, it's the battle of the sexes!
0:05:47 > 0:05:51So all our teams need now are their experts.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54Hello, hello, it's Kate Bliss with the Reds.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58And hoping to hit the right note with the Blues,
0:05:58 > 0:05:59it's Jonathan Pratt.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02Do you know, I can feel the keenness between you two!
0:06:02 > 0:06:04So, what are you going to be looking for?
0:06:04 > 0:06:06I'm a bit of a watch collector, if I'm honest.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09I don't know much about antiques, but I've got an eye for fashion.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Ceramics, maybe Art Nouveau.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13I've been advised that jewellery does well,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15so I'd love to find a little brooch or something like that.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Perhaps kitsch.- OK. - I do like something a little bit...
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Kitsch, unusual, Art Nouveau...
0:06:21 > 0:06:22Let me get this straight.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Jewellery and fashion?
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Not what I was expecting, guys, not what I was expecting!
0:06:27 > 0:06:31Time to rock and roll, teams, your time starts now.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33DISCORDANT STRUM
0:06:33 > 0:06:34Let's crack on.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Come on, let's go and have a look. - OK.- Great.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Best of luck, teams.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Hey, guys, there's loads to get stuck into here.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43Oh, Sam, I've found you some fashion!
0:06:43 > 0:06:44THEY LAUGH
0:06:44 > 0:06:45I've already got a pair like that!
0:06:45 > 0:06:48I think Kate's going to have fun with these two.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49Heading upstairs,
0:06:49 > 0:06:52looks like the Blues are doing a spot of Christmas shopping?!
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- She's obsessed with Christmas. - Oh, are you?
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- Start shopping in January, don't you?- Yeah, usually.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00Well, you need to get cracking in your Bargain Hunt shopping.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03You're on the clock! Reds, are these on trend?
0:07:03 > 0:07:05Actually, military is in.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- It's a nice bit of...- Is it? - I read it in a magazine. Really. Genuinely!
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- You're the fashion one!- If you read it in a magazine, it's got to be true.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- What do you reckon, Kate, is military in?- Well, I tell you what, I like these jackets.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- These are regimental jackets.- OK. - But a little bit niche perhaps, for us.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- You could buy it for yourself though, maybe.- I know.- There you go.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- What do we think about that? - It would go with your shoes!
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- Let's move on! - Definitely your colour, Sam!
0:07:28 > 0:07:30Anne, what have you spotted?
0:07:30 > 0:07:31I've no idea what it is.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- Is it a fire extinguisher? - Yeah, sort of, yeah.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36It looks like it's lost its hose and quite a lot of paint, though.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40Fire buckets are better, because then you can use them as a wastepaper bin or something.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42You've got to have ornamental and useful value.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- Put coal in them or something like that.- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49Jonathan's put out that idea! Reds, watches were on your shopping list.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51With watches, really, and timepieces,
0:07:51 > 0:07:54if that's what we're looking for for you, Sam,
0:07:54 > 0:07:58really we want a really good name. Rolex would be good.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02But also a precious metal in the case is really going to push
0:08:02 > 0:08:03the price up.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- OK.- And, you know, those are selling really well.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08The vintage watch market is really buoyant at the moment.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- So if you can find the right thing, I think we could be onto a winner. - OK.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Heed Kate's advice, Reds!
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Olivia, what have you spotted?
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- I really do like that. I wouldn't buy it.- Oh, you wouldn't buy it?
0:08:20 > 0:08:22No, I wouldn't buy it. But I might have it in my house.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- Why wouldn't you buy it if you like it? That doesn't make sense. - Well, not to sell on Bargain Hunt.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28You're not here to window shop, Blues,
0:08:28 > 0:08:31you've had over ten minutes already.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33Reds, are these fashionable?
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- Do you like these cufflinks? - Very nice. Blue ones.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Can you see the price on those? - Yeah, that's £55.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40You'd best bring in Carl from the Antiques Centre
0:08:40 > 0:08:41so you can have a look.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- Blue suits are in. - Blue suits!- They are.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- Are you the fashion adviser now, Dan?- No, definitely not.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51All I know is that blue suits are in.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55Now, this looks to me as if it's set with lapis lazuli, which is
0:08:55 > 0:08:59a hard stone used in jewellery and it has this beautiful blue colour
0:08:59 > 0:09:02which I think is super on here.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06But then I'm looking at the actual white metal and we've got
0:09:06 > 0:09:08a stamp here for 950.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Now, that's quite interesting.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13950 can be a standard for platinum,
0:09:13 > 0:09:16which is probably the most expensive metal, if you like.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19But it can also be a continental mark for silver.
0:09:19 > 0:09:20So quite a high grade of silver.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- I think it's worth asking what the best price would be on those.- Yeah.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27What do you think it would fetch somewhere in the region of at auction?
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- I think we could certainly be looking at £40-£60.- OK.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- They come in the box as well, which is rather nice.- Mm-hm. - Oh, here's Carl.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- Listening in!- Hi, Carl. - CARL:- Hiya.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- We're very interested in your blue cufflinks here...- OK.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43..listed at 55, but what best price could you do for us?
0:09:43 > 0:09:49- We'd go to 45 on those for you. - Would you listen to 35? - Could I make a quick call?
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- DAN:- Could we make a quick call? Do we have time to make a call? - Yeah, of course we do.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55I think so, yeah. That would be really kind.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- CARL:- I'll make a call for you. - Thank you.- Thank you.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Let's see if Carl can improve on the price.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Blues, is anything catching your eye?
0:10:03 > 0:10:05I quite like the shape of that chair.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- That's a lovely shape, isn't it? - It's a really nice shape.- Yeah.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10I mean, the thing to do is sit on it and see if it's comfy.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- But we have to buy something soon. - Shall I sit on it?
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- Do take a seat, Anne. - I will, thank you!- Is it comfy?- No!
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Well, it's wise to try before you buy.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25So, Reds, will you be buying these cufflinks?
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- CARL:- His absolute death price is £40.
0:10:28 > 0:10:29- DAN:- Happy to do that?
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- Happy to shake your hand, Carl, on that.- No problem.- Thank you.- Cheers. - First deal of the day.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- Now you're going to bully me now and want that box as well!- Oh, yeah.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- Does it not come with it? Sorry, we thought it came with the box.- This is...
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- It does now.- Yeah, Carl!- Carl, you're a gent, thank you so much. - Cheers.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- DAN:- Thank you. - CARL:- Thank you, mate. Thank you.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49Phew!
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- I think that box will make all the difference.- Do you?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- Yeah, absolutely.- Excellent.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55I hope so, Kate.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59It's taken nearly 25 minutes, but the Reds have finally bought something.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Blues, any chance you might do the same?
0:11:02 > 0:11:05I really like that small vase, is it glass?
0:11:05 > 0:11:09Yeah, it is glass, funnily enough. It's glass on metal.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- So it's cloisonne.- Ah, OK.- Which is, it's a melted sort of glass
0:11:14 > 0:11:18laid onto a metal to produce a decorative pattern.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23So we'll have a proper look at that. That'd be great. It's £75.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26Oh, right. Do you think there's any age to it at all?
0:11:26 > 0:11:29There's certainly some age to it.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32But is it as old...? You know, it's 20th century.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34How much do you think it'll make at auction?
0:11:34 > 0:11:36The old ones can make a lot of money.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39That's cute, you know. I'm only...
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- Because you like it because of the colours.- Yeah.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- And because of the size and the design.- Yeah.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47And it's in nice condition. So looking at it as a decorative object,
0:11:47 > 0:11:49it might make a small profit.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Ask Carl what his best price is, then, Blues.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- CARL:- Most of the traders have a standard discount of about 10%.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- OLIVIA:- Right, which would make...? - 68.
0:11:58 > 0:11:59- CARL:- Yes. - 68.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- CARL:- You know, I would've said 65,
0:12:01 > 0:12:04but I'm more than happy to go and do my best, phone them up.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- OLIVIA:- Yeah, if you could. - Shall we try that?
0:12:06 > 0:12:08That would be brilliant. Thank you so much.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- OLIVIA:- Thank you.
0:12:10 > 0:12:11Fingers crossed for you, Blues.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Surprise, surprise, the Reds have found another watch!
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- Rolex. We've got a Rolex. - That one's a Rolex, is it?
0:12:17 > 0:12:21Yeah, but it looks a bit tatty. £1,250!
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- Ah, that might be a Rolex, then! - Yeah.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Too expensive for this game.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30Blues, does Carl have a better price for the vase?
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- We've got to 55.- Have we?- Mmm.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- That's £20 off, isn't it? - That's fair. £20 off.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- Go and ask him what percentage that is.- Yeah, but that's very good.
0:12:40 > 0:12:41- I was looking at 50. - Shall we go for it?
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Because we are running out of time, aren't we?- I think we should.- Yes.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47Thank you very much. I think we'll accept that, thank you.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- CARL:- Thank you. - And we didn't ask you!
0:12:49 > 0:12:52You don't need to! Thank you very much. Good.
0:12:52 > 0:12:53One down, two to go.
0:12:53 > 0:12:5630 minutes left now, teams, and you both need two more items.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59But it's turning into a watch hunt for the Reds!
0:12:59 > 0:13:03This is quite worn, guys. It's an Exactima.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Is worn a good thing, or...? - Well, no.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Some collectors like them in really good nick.- Yeah, yeah.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12What sort of price are you looking for, Carl?
0:13:12 > 0:13:13Is this the pound table?
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- CARL:- Not quite! - I'm pushing my luck.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- CARL:- What we'll say, we'll make it a £5 table.- OK.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21Do you think we should come back and have a look?
0:13:21 > 0:13:23We're still sort of early on in our search.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- I tell you what, shall we bury it? - Yeah, so nobody else can get it!
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- So nobody else can find it!- Hide it for us, Carl!
0:13:30 > 0:13:31LAUGHTER
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- Is that a plan?- That's a great plan, it makes sense.- Let's stash it. OK. - But we might come back and see you.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39You are naughty, Kate. Blues, what's next?
0:13:40 > 0:13:44Children's miniature Victorian trunk.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47It looks entirely the part. How much is it?
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- 72. It's quite a lot. We were going to get something cheaper things. - Yeah.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- Shall we come back to it? - Can we come back to it?- Yeah.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54Let's put it down.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58I sense Jonathan wants you to actually buy something, Blues.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00Kate, how are we doing for time?
0:14:00 > 0:14:04Guys, we've got about 20 minutes and we've still got two things to buy.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- The pressure's on but don't worry, I believe in you.- OK, good.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09I've just spotted this.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- This is a Gladstone bag.- Nice.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13But I actually was just looking at it in the cabinet and it
0:14:13 > 0:14:16looks as if it's in really nice condition. What do you think?
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- Yeah.- I think that's great. I think it looks quite fashionable.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23Let's ask the fashion guru. Sorry.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25It looks in decent condition.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27Why is it called a Gladstone bag?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29Now that is a very good question, Dan.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32It's called a Gladstone bag because the guy who invented this
0:14:32 > 0:14:36was a huge fan of Gladstone, the Prime Minister at the time.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39You've got to watch the condition of these.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43The seams often go, they get worn on the bottom.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47I really like the fact that this one's got its original studs.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- 65.- We've got a little bit of money to play with.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52We didn't want to spend that much, I don't think.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55Don't let him hear cos we ain't got much time, mate.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- We kind of need to get this done. - OK, where is he?- What's the plan?
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- What figure have you got in your head, guys?- I want to ask for 40.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- OK, what do you want to ask for? - 30.- Good. I like it.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08Let's go with Dan first. I want to see who wins. Come on.
0:15:08 > 0:15:09Me too, Kate.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14What are you thinking, Dan?
0:15:14 > 0:15:20I would love you today if you could give it to us for nearer 30.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24I'll put my neck on the block and I'll say 40 but that is it.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- That would be good for us today. - I'll do 40.- Yeah, OK.- Yeah?
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- Excellent. Thank you very much. - Fantastic. Thank you very much.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- Welcome. Thank you.- Great.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- Excellent.- Purchase number two.
0:15:34 > 0:15:35Yeah.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39You know what, guys? You've got really good taste. I love it.
0:15:39 > 0:15:40Two down now, Reds.
0:15:40 > 0:15:4415 minutes left and is Jonathan starting to feel the pressure?
0:15:44 > 0:15:46So we've got to buy something else now.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Have you seen anything else you can think of?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51I did actually spot something upstairs.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- It was a large cheese dish... - Right.- ..with a mouse on it.- OK.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- It wasn't a lot of money. - Let's go and find it.- OK.- Quickly.
0:15:59 > 0:16:00Yes, put your foot down.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04Now, does Kate think this box will contain a profit?
0:16:04 > 0:16:07It is coromandel wood which is a really exotic wood.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12The tricky thing is you can see this is inlay in the wood
0:16:12 > 0:16:15and it's just lifting here.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18We are pressed for time now. Is it too desperate to get it or...?
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Well, the price tag's 48.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23Do you want to have a really quick look around just in case?
0:16:23 > 0:16:25I would like to. I don't want to just jump on this.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27All right, let's go.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31Ten minutes for a quick scan then, Reds.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34Olivia, sell this cheese plate to Jonathan.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- It's functional, it's novelty.- Yes.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- And it's certainly interesting to look at.- Yeah.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43Look, grab it, let's go downstairs,
0:16:43 > 0:16:46get the right price and then we've got one more object to buy,
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- which is going to be a lot easier having two under the belt.- OK.
0:16:49 > 0:16:50Brilliant.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Very masterful, Jonathan.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54Reds, what's the plan?
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Right, we've got two options, haven't we?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00We've got the box...
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- and we've got... - LAUGHTER
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Feeling the pressure, Dan?
0:17:05 > 0:17:09Blues try and seal the deal on the cheese dish priced at £22.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11The best price would be...
0:17:11 > 0:17:13£15.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15Oh, it's a bit more than we wanted to pay.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17We were thinking a little bit lower.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20£14.50.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- Can you do it for a tenner?- Yeah.
0:17:23 > 0:17:24Please?
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Are you trying to get me sacked?
0:17:26 > 0:17:28No, you won't get the sack.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31I'm sure I will but I'll be glad of the rest.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- OK.- We'll go for a tenner. - Thank you very much. Thank you.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37Finally, second item for the Blues.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41Less than ten minutes left, teams, and you both need one more item.
0:17:41 > 0:17:42What about this, Kate?
0:17:42 > 0:17:45Yeah, I think I preferred the coromandel one, actually.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- You want something large? - Yeah. Something a bit different.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- Feeling the pressure now.- Yeah.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53This is what Bargain Hunt's all about.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55Certainly is, Sam,
0:17:55 > 0:17:58although I'm not convinced the Blues are feeling any pressure.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- Big jewellery is really fashionable at the moment.- Yeah.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Large statement.- It's a bit of a punt, it's not very old.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08It's in silver, but the gemstone is labradorite.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10I'd be tempted to go for it cos it's something different.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Your eggs aren't all in one basket.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14You've got a piece of ceramic, piece of, you know,
0:18:14 > 0:18:15and a piece of jewellery.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17So...yeah.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- I like it. Don't you?- Yeah. - And I think it's very fashionable.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24So you've got 65 on there. Let's go straight for the jugular here.
0:18:26 > 0:18:2940.
0:18:29 > 0:18:30How about 35?
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- Whoa!- Oh! Thank you.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36Fantastic. I didn't see that coming.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38Job done, Blues.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Let's go and relax.- Cup of coffee. - Yeah.- You've really done it.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48Reds, five minutes left. One more item to find.
0:18:48 > 0:18:5012 quid. No, stop picking radios.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53- You guys are falling out. - He's lost his hair
0:18:53 > 0:18:55and he's losing his head.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Stay focused, boys.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00Think we should go back down to the box?
0:19:00 > 0:19:01I think we might have to.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07Fellas... Where have they gone?
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- Got to go back up there, now. - I thought...- Yes, back up!
0:19:10 > 0:19:11Three minutes left.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13Sam, Dan, quick!
0:19:13 > 0:19:18What we have is a little decanter label saying "Port"...
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- OK.- ..in silver, but we also have
0:19:21 > 0:19:24a little decanter label saying "Brandy".
0:19:24 > 0:19:27They are English silver. What are you thinking?
0:19:27 > 0:19:28- Yeah. - Tell me your first thoughts.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- Well, I like port and I like brandy. - There's one for each of you.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34Yeah, absolutely. Do I match brandy?
0:19:34 > 0:19:35THEY LAUGH
0:19:35 > 0:19:38Let's talk price, then, because they're each marked at 25.
0:19:38 > 0:19:39- OK.- OK.- OK?
0:19:39 > 0:19:42So I think we need Alan. Alan? Where is Alan?
0:19:42 > 0:19:44- Alan?- Alan.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- Ah, hello.- Here he comes.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49Alan, are you feeling happy?
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Obviously. THEY LAUGH
0:19:51 > 0:19:55We really like these decanter labels for port and brandy.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58They're marked at £25 each.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01But we could do with a really good deal.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05If we took the two, what could you do for us?
0:20:05 > 0:20:06£30.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08What about 25?
0:20:09 > 0:20:1228 - you're really pushing me, now.
0:20:12 > 0:20:1428, you're pushing me.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16I mean, you seem like a nice man. You're happy today, Alan.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18We'll take 28, that's fine.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21So that, gents, by the skin of our teeth, is our three pieces.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Get in.- Oh, my goodness!
0:20:23 > 0:20:24CLOCK CHIMES
0:20:24 > 0:20:26That's it, teams - time is up.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28So, how are you feeling?
0:20:28 > 0:20:30Slightly relieved, to be honest with you.
0:20:30 > 0:20:31I genuinely didn't think we were going to do it.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33He was faffing, though, wasn't he?
0:20:33 > 0:20:34You've just got to listen to me.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37You've just got to believe, guys, what did I tell you?
0:20:37 > 0:20:38Come on, put it there.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- Well done, well done, well done. - Come on. Hopefully, we'll win this.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44Let's check out what the Red team bought.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46First up, our Reds, Sam and Dan,
0:20:46 > 0:20:50bought these blue cufflinks for £40.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53Next item in the bag was this bag,
0:20:53 > 0:20:55£40 paid.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58And in the remaining few seconds,
0:20:58 > 0:21:02they paid £28 for these decanter labels.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05Well, you guys, did you have a great time?
0:21:05 > 0:21:07Did they behave themselves?
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Absolutely not! - LAUGHTER
0:21:09 > 0:21:11We weren't that bad, surely?
0:21:11 > 0:21:15Now, Dan, tell me - what is your favourite item?
0:21:15 > 0:21:18I think I really liked the cufflinks that we bought.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Are they going to make the most profit?
0:21:20 > 0:21:24I think we may have found ourselves a little bit of a gem, there.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Sam, what's your favourite item?
0:21:26 > 0:21:28My favourite item is also the cufflinks,
0:21:28 > 0:21:30probably the only thing we agreed on on the day.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Carl gave us a really good discount and for that reason,
0:21:33 > 0:21:35I think we'll also make the most profit on them, as well.
0:21:35 > 0:21:41So, boys, you spent a modest £108,
0:21:41 > 0:21:45so I would like you to give me £192.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50Thank you. Don't forget the coin.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53Kate, 192 smackeroos.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56That's a lot of money, but you like spending money, don't you?
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Do I ever! This is serious. Look.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- I know.- I'll see you, Anita. See you, fellas.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01LAUGHTER
0:22:01 > 0:22:03While Kate rushes off,
0:22:03 > 0:22:07we're going to have a look at what the Blues bought.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08First up, friends Ann and Olivia
0:22:08 > 0:22:10took their time to buy this vase,
0:22:10 > 0:22:12bought for £55.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15Next, kitsch was the shopping list
0:22:15 > 0:22:17and this cheese dish fitted the bill,
0:22:17 > 0:22:19just £10 paid.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21And finally, will this necklace
0:22:21 > 0:22:22carry a pretty profit?
0:22:22 > 0:22:25£35 paid.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27Well, girls, did you have a lovely time?
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- Yes.- Really enjoyed it. Really enjoyed it.- Really lovely.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32You really, really enjoyed it.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Really, really, really, really!
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Olivia, what was your favourite item?
0:22:36 > 0:22:39I think my favourite had to be the cheese dish.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- Really?- Because it was fun
0:22:41 > 0:22:44and it did look like a huge piece of cheese with a mouse on.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46LAUGHTER
0:22:46 > 0:22:48Is it going to make the most profit?
0:22:48 > 0:22:49I don't think it will.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51I think the vase will, cos that's very pretty.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Uh-huh. Ann, what about you?
0:22:54 > 0:22:55My favourite is the vase.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58It's so elegant and very pretty, and well made,
0:22:58 > 0:23:01so I think that'll make the most profit as well.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04Well, you've bought your three items for £100.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- Could I have £200, please? - Yes, you may.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- £200 to you, Jonathan. - Whoa...
0:23:09 > 0:23:12What are you going to do with all that dosh?
0:23:12 > 0:23:15I've got a couple of things in mind. I might go big.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17I quite like going big on...
0:23:17 > 0:23:19Because you've been so mean.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- LAUGHTER - Maybe, maybe.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22So I probably will blow the...
0:23:22 > 0:23:24I'll have a good...a good go at it, anyway.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28While Jonathan goes off to try and blow the lot,
0:23:28 > 0:23:33we're going to go to someplace really quite interesting.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40So, before I head to today's auction in Knutsford,
0:23:40 > 0:23:45I stopped off in Stockport to visit the town's Hat Works Museum.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48You may have noticed that I love my hats.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51As well as keeping you nice and cosy-tozy,
0:23:51 > 0:23:55they can add a bit of glamour and style to an outfit.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04Stockport was in its hatting heyday for much of the 19th century,
0:24:04 > 0:24:08with at least 50 factories employing thousands of people.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10This hat museum was one of them.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12'Today, it's home to a recreated factory
0:24:12 > 0:24:15'and a great collection of hats.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18'Sue Lee is going to show me around.'
0:24:18 > 0:24:23I always think of hatmaking as a very glamorous occupation,
0:24:23 > 0:24:25but I believe that it was very hard work.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27It was very hard work.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29This is the planking kettle,
0:24:29 > 0:24:34which is a big vat of boiling water with chemicals in,
0:24:34 > 0:24:37to speed the shrinking process up.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41So, we start off with the hood this size,
0:24:41 > 0:24:45and it's very fine at this stage, so it's rolled in a cloth,
0:24:45 > 0:24:46just to hold it all together.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50Each person has their own job to do
0:24:50 > 0:24:52and that's just putting it into the boiling water,
0:24:52 > 0:24:55rolling it out with the planking pin,
0:24:55 > 0:24:57until it's shrunk to this size.
0:24:57 > 0:25:01It sounds like there were a lot of chemicals used.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04We've got sulphuric acid in the boiling water,
0:25:04 > 0:25:07but also, the fur has been treated with mercury,
0:25:07 > 0:25:11and of course, people got mercury poisoning from this.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14And that's where we get that saying "mad as a hatter".
0:25:14 > 0:25:17So maybe not as glamorous as I first thought.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19No, definitely not.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25By 1859, the Industrial Revolution of hatting was starting to happen.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28A forming machine was introduced into the factories
0:25:28 > 0:25:30to form the basic hoods.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32This mechanisation was time-saving
0:25:32 > 0:25:35and meant that more hats could be produced.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38So, there would be a lady stood up at the top, here,
0:25:38 > 0:25:42weighing the fur out in precise amounts.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44The fur comes along the conveyor belt
0:25:44 > 0:25:47and is sucked on to the perforated cones,
0:25:47 > 0:25:50and then they pull a lever and steam it.
0:25:50 > 0:25:54So, the hood-making part of it has been mechanised.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58You can make more hats, but it still has to be shrunk down.
0:25:58 > 0:26:03Yes, and it still has to be shrunk down in the planking kettle,
0:26:03 > 0:26:07because that wasn't mechanised until the 1930s.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Once the felt hoods were the right size,
0:26:09 > 0:26:11they were ready for the blocking process,
0:26:11 > 0:26:14where hats really started to look like hats.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17The blockers stretched the felt over the wooden blocks,
0:26:17 > 0:26:18made to various sizes.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21After the finishing touches were added,
0:26:21 > 0:26:24the hats were sent all over the world.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26Of course, I couldn't visit the hat museum
0:26:26 > 0:26:28without taking a wee look
0:26:28 > 0:26:32at some of the 400 hats in the collection.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34I love these miniature hats!
0:26:34 > 0:26:38An apprentice would have the task of making a miniature, first,
0:26:38 > 0:26:41to prove that he could do the job right.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44And then you would be able to make any hats at all.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46The other thing I like about these hats,
0:26:46 > 0:26:48they were used for sales purposes,
0:26:48 > 0:26:50so if you were buying a hat for someone,
0:26:50 > 0:26:54you'd actually get a miniature hat with a gift token inside.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57They've got something to open and then they could take
0:26:57 > 0:27:01the gift token to the shop and buy...pick their own hat.
0:27:01 > 0:27:05Tell me, why is there a Mini sitting there?
0:27:05 > 0:27:09The Mini car heralds the end of wearing hats.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- Ah... - So, when you could afford a car,
0:27:12 > 0:27:15you're not out in the elements, so you don't need a hat on.
0:27:15 > 0:27:20- Yeah - so hats went out of fashion in the 1960s, really.- Yes.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Well, I think they're coming back again.
0:27:22 > 0:27:24- ANITA LAUGHS - I very much hope so.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Sue, it's been absolutely fascinating.
0:27:28 > 0:27:32Now, it's time for our teams to hold on to their hats
0:27:32 > 0:27:34as we're off to today's auction.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50Today, we're at Wright Marshall auctioneers
0:27:50 > 0:27:52with auctioneer Nick Hall.
0:27:52 > 0:27:53Welcome, Anita.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55Always nice to see you. Great pleasure.
0:27:55 > 0:27:58Now, let's have a look at the Red team, first.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01Their first item was this pair
0:28:01 > 0:28:05of lapis lazuli and white metal cufflinks.
0:28:05 > 0:28:07They are stunning, beautiful. I'd wear them myself.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10Lapis lazuli is one of those luxury hard stones.
0:28:10 > 0:28:14Now, I've catalogued them quite cautiously as "bearing a stamp",
0:28:14 > 0:28:17cos it has got "950",
0:28:17 > 0:28:19which, of course, should relate to being platinum.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21It's not a full hallmark,
0:28:21 > 0:28:24but it has got that magic number stamped into them.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26I'm quite confident they'll do well.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- The boys think these are going to make the biggest profit.- Mm.
0:28:30 > 0:28:31What do you think, Nick?
0:28:31 > 0:28:34Well, Anita, I've got 80 to 120.
0:28:34 > 0:28:35Well, that's excellent.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37They only paid £40.
0:28:37 > 0:28:39Ho-ho! That's a great buy.
0:28:39 > 0:28:43Their next item was the Gladstone bag.
0:28:43 > 0:28:48Now, luggage and bags are, again, popular just now.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51And it's a nice example, in pretty good condition.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53I think, with a nice wax coat on it
0:28:53 > 0:28:54to bring the life back to the leather,
0:28:54 > 0:28:56it would look stunning.
0:28:56 > 0:28:57- Yeah.- I put 30 to 50 on that.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59Well, that's not bad.
0:28:59 > 0:29:03They paid £40, so, we're sort of striding between.
0:29:03 > 0:29:08- Mm.- We go back to a more traditional item
0:29:08 > 0:29:10in their third lot.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12The two decanter labels.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14What do you think?
0:29:14 > 0:29:16Nice that they're in silver, not plate, and of course,
0:29:16 > 0:29:21we famously do a lot of high-end fine wine sales, here.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25So consequently, we have a lot of wine aficionados and buffs
0:29:25 > 0:29:28coming to the sales, viewing, bidding, buying.
0:29:28 > 0:29:30So hopefully, they'll pick up on that and they'll do quite well.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33And they'll like them. Estimate on those?
0:29:33 > 0:29:35- 30 to 50. - Well, they only paid £28.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38They've done well. You could say they've got it IN THE BAG.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40SHE LAUGHS
0:29:40 > 0:29:41They may not need their bonus buy,
0:29:41 > 0:29:44but we're going to have a look at it anyway.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51Sam, Dan, you left Kate the magnificent £192.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54Kate, did you spend it all?
0:29:54 > 0:29:56Not quite, but I had a good go.
0:29:56 > 0:30:00I know you had an eye for watches in the shop, did you not?
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- We did, yeah.- Absolutely. - And we searched,
0:30:02 > 0:30:04- but we couldn't find the right one. - SAM SIGHS
0:30:04 > 0:30:07But I am hoping that I have found the right one.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09THEY OOH
0:30:09 > 0:30:13- Excellent.- So, a little pocket watch, as you can see.
0:30:13 > 0:30:15It is very slimline.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18If you hold it in your hand, it's a very thin little watch.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21You may see it's got a name on the dial, there,
0:30:21 > 0:30:24which is Oris, or "Oaris."
0:30:24 > 0:30:26It's a Swiss brand, associated with luxury,
0:30:26 > 0:30:30a very well-known name in watch manufacture.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34And, of course, the Swiss are the best at making watch movements,
0:30:34 > 0:30:37so we have quite a luxury object, here.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39How much did you buy it for?
0:30:39 > 0:30:40Well, you left me 192.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42I paid...
0:30:42 > 0:30:4445.
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- Wow.- Nice. - ANITA GASPS
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- Well done. I'm happy with that. - Are you?
0:30:48 > 0:30:50How much do you think it would get at auction, though?
0:30:50 > 0:30:54Well, gilt-metal pocket watches can range from, sort of, £30-£50.
0:30:54 > 0:30:58Because this has got the Oris name on it, I think it should top that.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00- OK.- Excellent.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02You don't need to make up your mind
0:31:02 > 0:31:04whether you're going to take it at the moment.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07Wait until your first three items have been sold.
0:31:07 > 0:31:11But, in the meantime, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks
0:31:11 > 0:31:13about Kate's luxury timepiece.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19Kate bought this rather stylish pocket watch, Nick.
0:31:19 > 0:31:20What do you think on that?
0:31:20 > 0:31:23Very decorative, very Deco, of course, isn't it?
0:31:23 > 0:31:25Gold-plated rather than solid gold.
0:31:25 > 0:31:28Would appeal to a lot of chaps, a lot of dealers, you know.
0:31:28 > 0:31:30- Get a lot of paddles in the air bidding on this, I hope.- Yeah?
0:31:30 > 0:31:32What's your estimate?
0:31:32 > 0:31:33- 30 to 50.- 30 to 50.
0:31:33 > 0:31:35- Well, they paid 45.- OK.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38So there is a chance of a profit, there.
0:31:38 > 0:31:40That's it for the Reds. Let's go on to the Blues.
0:31:40 > 0:31:45Their first lot was this Japanese cloisonne enamel vase.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47I think it's an absolute beauty.
0:31:47 > 0:31:49Stunning. Super quality.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52Of course, the thing that is key with this cloisonne,
0:31:52 > 0:31:55be it Japanese or Chinese, is condition, every time.
0:31:55 > 0:32:00That type of high-fired enamelling is virtually impossible to repair.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02What is your estimate?
0:32:02 > 0:32:03Well, I put 60 to 100,
0:32:03 > 0:32:06but I think even that might be a little conservative.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09It's a good thing, and I'm expecting a lot of bids online for this.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12- They only paid £55 for it. - Really?- Yeah.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- That is a stunning buy. - A good buy.- Very good.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19So, in total contrast, we're going from a quality antique
0:32:19 > 0:32:23to something which is really just a bit of fun.
0:32:23 > 0:32:26Well, there's a bit of a market for this kitsch.
0:32:26 > 0:32:28I guess it's kitchenalia and kitsch
0:32:28 > 0:32:30all in the same thing, really, isn't it?
0:32:30 > 0:32:33It's a bit of fun, absolutely right, and there is a market for that.
0:32:33 > 0:32:34Estimate?
0:32:34 > 0:32:36Well, I've only put a lowly 10 to 20 on it.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38Yeah, well, they only paid £10 on it.
0:32:38 > 0:32:40So that may be a...
0:32:40 > 0:32:42I think there is profit in that, I really do.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45Their third item was this silver necklace.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49- It certainly is a statement peace. - It's stunning, isn't it?
0:32:49 > 0:32:51The ladies will love it.
0:32:51 > 0:32:53I think the Knutsford ladies, the ladies that lunch,
0:32:53 > 0:32:55the Cheshire set, I think, will be bidding on this.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58Ah, yeah. It's lovely. What's your estimate on that?
0:32:58 > 0:33:00Well, I've gone 50 to 80.
0:33:00 > 0:33:02There's quite a lot of silver in there.
0:33:02 > 0:33:04They paid 35, so there may be a profit in that.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06- Another good buy, really.- Yeah.
0:33:06 > 0:33:09So, again, they may not need their bonus buy,
0:33:09 > 0:33:12but we're going to go and have a look at it anyway.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15Now, you had something in mind, Jonathan.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19Was it still there when you got back?
0:33:19 > 0:33:20It was still there, and...
0:33:20 > 0:33:22Cos you'd been so mean, you'd only spent £100,
0:33:22 > 0:33:24I thought..."We can't do this."
0:33:24 > 0:33:27So, there it is. And you think, "What's that?"
0:33:27 > 0:33:28- THEY OOH - Right?
0:33:28 > 0:33:30- Yeah, what is it?- OK.
0:33:30 > 0:33:33- It's a little tea strainer.- Yes.
0:33:33 > 0:33:37Chinese, made in sterling silver with a jade...carved jade handle.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40The Chinese market is very strong. Jade is very popular.
0:33:40 > 0:33:42It's got this...
0:33:42 > 0:33:44They're buying their silver back at the moment.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46They seem to be making quite good money at auction.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48It is very pretty.
0:33:48 > 0:33:49How much did you spend on it?
0:33:49 > 0:33:51How much did you leave me?
0:33:51 > 0:33:53BOTH: 200.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- I spent £200 on it.- Ooh!- Right.
0:33:55 > 0:33:56LAUGHTER
0:33:56 > 0:33:58That's quite a lot. Well spent!
0:33:58 > 0:34:00But it was with quite a hefty discount,
0:34:00 > 0:34:02- I have to say, you know?- OK.
0:34:02 > 0:34:05Can I ask how much you think it might make at auction?
0:34:05 > 0:34:08That's the thing - I've bought something that's very speculative.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11It might only make £100. It might make £300.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13You don't need to make up your minds right now.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16Wait until your first three items have been sold.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20But, in the meantime, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks
0:34:20 > 0:34:24of Jonathan's oriental tea strainer.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27What do you think of this, Nick?
0:34:27 > 0:34:29Beautiful, isn't it? Stunning thing. I love it.
0:34:29 > 0:34:33It's got this super quality chasing, embossing, and piercing,
0:34:33 > 0:34:35all the way round the rim,
0:34:35 > 0:34:38and they've even cast that little snib, there,
0:34:38 > 0:34:40that attaches to this jadeite handle.
0:34:40 > 0:34:41Estimate on that?
0:34:41 > 0:34:44Well, I've put 100 to 150.
0:34:44 > 0:34:48Um...but it's the sort of thing that could double, treble your estimate.
0:34:48 > 0:34:51You just don't know. The Asian market is that hot.
0:34:51 > 0:34:54It is more of a guesstimate than an estimate.
0:34:54 > 0:34:55Jonathan paid £200.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57Hm. That's fair enough.
0:34:57 > 0:35:01I think it's probably a sensible punt.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- You're our auctioneer today. - I am, yeah.
0:35:03 > 0:35:04I'm looking forward to that,
0:35:04 > 0:35:07so you'd better get yourself off to that roster.
0:35:07 > 0:35:08I will do. Thank you.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10£20... Thank you, madam.
0:35:10 > 0:35:1229 bid. At 20, five...
0:35:14 > 0:35:16Five, seated...
0:35:16 > 0:35:17GAVEL BANGS
0:35:17 > 0:35:20Now, have you boys been to an auction before?
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- I've never been to one before. - No.- You have never been?
0:35:23 > 0:35:25- First time. - Now, you loved the cufflinks.
0:35:25 > 0:35:26It was your favourite item.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29You both thought that they would make the most profit.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31You paid £40.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33Let's hope you can make great profits on that.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35Coming up right now, guys.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38£100 for the lot. 100. 80.
0:35:38 > 0:35:4060. Come on, £60.
0:35:40 > 0:35:41Bidding online?
0:35:41 > 0:35:42100 online.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- £100!- £100.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46Anything in the room?
0:35:46 > 0:35:47I've got £100, again.
0:35:47 > 0:35:48The bid's online for 100.
0:35:48 > 0:35:49At £100.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52Maiden bid, online, at £100.
0:35:52 > 0:35:53Anyone else? Nobody else.
0:35:53 > 0:35:55£100, the hammer is up.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58All sure and done, now?
0:35:58 > 0:36:00£100!
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- That's a brave maiden bid!- Wow.
0:36:02 > 0:36:04You are now...
0:36:04 > 0:36:06+60.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09What a terrific start!
0:36:09 > 0:36:12Well, your next item, the Gladstone bag.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14- You were a wee bit worried about it. - Yes.
0:36:14 > 0:36:15But here it is.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18£30. Nice vintage leather Gladstone bag,
0:36:18 > 0:36:19at 30 only, surely.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21Where are we? Where are those bids at 30?
0:36:21 > 0:36:23- There we are, there we are. - 30 I have. At 30, now.
0:36:23 > 0:36:25Any advance anywhere else on 30?
0:36:25 > 0:36:28Bidding online? At 35, thank you.
0:36:28 > 0:36:30Don't shake your head, you're supposed to nod!
0:36:30 > 0:36:31It's nice leather.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33- 40, back in.- Yes! - At £40 - thank you, sir.
0:36:33 > 0:36:3640, I'm bid. The bid is in the room at £40.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38Hammer's up once, twice, third time.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- With you at £40... - GAVEL BANGS
0:36:40 > 0:36:42That was a wee bit nerve-racking.
0:36:42 > 0:36:46You've done all right. So you are still at +60, boys.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- Right. - And your third item is coming up.
0:36:48 > 0:36:50It's the two silver decanter labels.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52- Yeah.- You paid £28.
0:36:52 > 0:36:54That wasn't a lot of money, Kate.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56- Should be profit, there. - Should be profit, there.
0:36:56 > 0:36:57Here we are.
0:36:57 > 0:36:59I've got commission interest.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01I can start the bidding straight in at 10. At 20.
0:37:01 > 0:37:06At 30. At 30 I'm bid. Any advance? 30 I'm bid on commission.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10It's 30 now. In three places. 30 I'm bid, I'll take 35.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13- Two? Go on, then, 32.- 32! - 32 I've got.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15At £32. Any advance, anyone else?
0:37:15 > 0:37:18I've got £32. All sure and done and selling?
0:37:18 > 0:37:20Sold for £32.
0:37:20 > 0:37:28That's plus £4 and your overall total is £64.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30Well done, boys. Well done!
0:37:30 > 0:37:34Now, your lovely gold-plated Swiss watch is coming up next.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36It's Kate's bonus buy. Are you going to take it?
0:37:36 > 0:37:38- We've got to take it. - We've got to do it.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- I think we've got to. - We've done really well.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43Yeah, we've got a bit of luck on our side.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46Are you absolutely sure? You're on plus £64 here.
0:37:46 > 0:37:48- We've got to go for it. - Why not?
0:37:48 > 0:37:50We've given it the big talk and I think now is the right time
0:37:50 > 0:37:53- to take it down, so let's do it. - Yeah.- Right, good luck, guys.
0:37:53 > 0:37:54£45 paid.
0:37:54 > 0:37:56The auctioneer estimated it at £30-£50,
0:37:56 > 0:37:58so there is a chance of profit there.
0:37:58 > 0:38:00And it's coming up now.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03At 30 now. Come on, gold-plated, Art Deco.
0:38:03 > 0:38:07Thank you, 30 I'm bid, right at the back. 30 I've got now.
0:38:07 > 0:38:10- Maiden bid at £30. Going once, twice.- Come on!
0:38:10 > 0:38:13Third and final time. At £30, all sure?
0:38:13 > 0:38:15All yours, sir.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17Hard luck, boys.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20Minus £15 on that.
0:38:20 > 0:38:22So it takes you overall,
0:38:22 > 0:38:26still in credit, at £49.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28And that could be a winning score.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- Hopefully.- You've got to promise me one thing.- Go on.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34- Don't say a word to the Blues. - OK, my lips are sealed.
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- You haven't been to an auction before.- No.- But you have.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46- I have, yes.- But it's quite a different thing when you're selling.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48Your first item is coming up.
0:38:48 > 0:38:51That beautiful Japanese cloisonne vase.
0:38:51 > 0:38:54Let's hope we get plenty of profit.
0:38:54 > 0:38:55I like this lot,
0:38:55 > 0:38:58it's the fine quality Japanese cloisonne enamel miniature vase.
0:38:58 > 0:39:02I'm going to start the bidding straight in here at 60, 70,
0:39:02 > 0:39:0480, 90, 100.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06£100 I'm bid. At 100 now.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08Any advance with you where? 110 I'll take.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11120, 130, 140, 150, 160 now, 170.
0:39:11 > 0:39:15180, 190. Back online at 190.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18The bid is at 200 with me now. 210.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20At £210, the bid's online at 210.
0:39:20 > 0:39:24Going once, twice, third and final time at £210.
0:39:24 > 0:39:30- Sold.- Yes!- Yes!- £210.
0:39:30 > 0:39:36That puts you at £155 in profit
0:39:36 > 0:39:41on your first item. Second item, a bit of fun.
0:39:41 > 0:39:45A bit of fun, it was that crazy cheese dish
0:39:45 > 0:39:48- with the wee mouse on top of it. - It's so cute.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50I've got commission interest,
0:39:50 > 0:39:53I'll start the bidding straight in here at 10, 15, 20.
0:39:53 > 0:39:55£25, the bid's with me. At £25.
0:39:55 > 0:39:57Bid's on commission against the room.
0:39:57 > 0:40:00All done at 25 and selling.
0:40:00 > 0:40:05£25. That's plus £15 on that.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08Your profit is £170.
0:40:08 > 0:40:11Your third item.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14That wonderful statement necklace.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17You paid £35 for it. Here we are.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21£30. Thank you, madam, 30 bid. They'll look great on you as well.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24At 30 I'm bid. At 30 now. Who's got a five anywhere?
0:40:24 > 0:40:27The bid's in the room at 30. Anyone else, any advance?
0:40:27 > 0:40:31Once, twice, third and final time at £30, maiden bid.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34£30. Aww!
0:40:34 > 0:40:37You've lost £5 on the necklace.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39But you're still in profit
0:40:39 > 0:40:42to the sum of £165.
0:40:42 > 0:40:45Now, you have to make up your mind now.
0:40:45 > 0:40:48Jonathan spent £200,
0:40:48 > 0:40:53but he's bought an exquisite item of some quality.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56- We said that if we were in profit, we'd leave it.- We'd leave it.
0:40:56 > 0:40:58- Just to keep our profit.- Right.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01- You're definite on that?- Yes.- Yes.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04I can tell you at this point that the auctioneer
0:41:04 > 0:41:07has estimated it £100 to £150.
0:41:07 > 0:41:08- Ooh!- Ooh!
0:41:08 > 0:41:12£60. 60 I'm bid, thank you. 100 I'm bid, thank you.
0:41:12 > 0:41:15120, 130. Bids are all online now.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19140, 150. At 150. 160, 170, 180.
0:41:19 > 0:41:24Super, super quality silver thing. 190, 200, thank you.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27200 I'm bid. 210, 220, thank you.
0:41:27 > 0:41:30At 220. The bid's online at £220.
0:41:30 > 0:41:32Hammer's up at £220...
0:41:32 > 0:41:36230. At 230 now.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39It's worth waiting that extra second. The bid's online at 230.
0:41:39 > 0:41:44The hammer is up. Going once, going twice, third and final time.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46Online at £230 I sell.
0:41:48 > 0:41:49Well done, Jonathan.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52That would have been another £30.
0:41:52 > 0:41:54But, girls, I've got to say,
0:41:54 > 0:41:57165 is wonderful.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59But I have to say to you...
0:41:59 > 0:42:04this could, or might not, be a winning score.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06So you can't say a word to the Reds.
0:42:13 > 0:42:16- Well, guys, did we have a good time? ALL:- Yes.
0:42:16 > 0:42:18Oh, we had a wonderful time!
0:42:18 > 0:42:23And I have to say that both teams made profit.
0:42:23 > 0:42:25- ALL:- Ohhh!
0:42:25 > 0:42:27Absolutely terrific.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29But in Bargain Hunt, we have to have winners
0:42:29 > 0:42:31and we have to have runners-up.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34And today's runners-up are the boys.
0:42:34 > 0:42:41- Oh, boys!- Well done. But, boys, you've made a profit of £49.
0:42:41 > 0:42:45Really helped along by those wonderful cufflinks.
0:42:45 > 0:42:49- So I will hand over £49 to you. - Thank you very much.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51Well done.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53And the girls have made a profit
0:42:53 > 0:42:58of £165.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00Well done!
0:43:02 > 0:43:06Greatly helped by that fabulous Japanese cloisonne vase
0:43:06 > 0:43:08at the beginning.
0:43:08 > 0:43:10You made a wonderful profit on that.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13Right, £165, there you are, girls.
0:43:13 > 0:43:15I'm sorry we didn't go with the bonus buy.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17Ah, it's your loss.
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0:43:28 > 0:43:29Yes?
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