Wetherby 24 Bargain Hunt

Hello. I'm off to Wetherby Racecourse.

But there's no racing today.

Instead, they're hosting a huge antique and collectors' fair.

And we have two teams under starter's orders.

So, let's giddy-up, and let's go bargain-hunting!

Here at the racecourse in Wetherby

there are plenty of stalls for our

teams to canter round.

And they've got £300

and just one hour in which to buy three items to take off to auction -

and hopefully make a profit.

Let's have a sneaky peek at what's coming up.

There's pressure in the Red camp...

I'm nearly panicking, and for me that's not normal!

We'll find summat, definitely.

We'll find something, yes.

And if not,

it's a panic buy!

And tension in the Blues...

I personally would like to buy it.

And I personally wouldn't.

-I can sense a row! I can sense a row!

-We're having a domestic!

So it should be a lively auction for the Reds.

-£50. 55.

-Hurray!

-60.

-And also for the Blues.

I'm going to start you on the book at £100.

Get in! Take a break, Charlie!

That's all for later.

Let's meet today's teams.

Two married couples.

And for the Reds we have Annette and Andy.

-Hello.

-And for the Blues we have Tom and Trevor.

-Hello!

-Hello!

-Way!

-Oh, my goodness gracious me!

There's bags of enthusiasm going on here, isn't there?

Now, Annette, how did you meet Andy?

We met in a pub.

-Yes.

-I was with one chap but then I looked at the chap I was with and he

-pointed out Andy.

-Yeah.

And I decided I didn't like the chap I was with, so I picked Andy!

And I've been lumbered ever since!

So did you propose?

-No!

-No?

No.

One day I came home from work.

-Yeah.

-After 30 years of being together.

-Yeah.

-And she says to me, "Sign this paper, will you?"

I says, "What's it for?" She says, "We're getting married!"

I said, "When?" She said, "Oh, in about a couple of months."

So with these forms, she took them down to the office, that were it, done.

Now, you're retired now, aren't you?

-Yes.

-Enjoying that?

Oh, definitely, yeah.

What do you fill your days with?

Television and shopping.

-Television and shopping?

-Yeah, perfect.

-Bargain Hunt, I hope?

-Twice a day.

-Twice a day!

-Yes.

-That's my girl! That's wonderful.

What about antiques, Andy, what do you know about antiques?

Well, I like Victorian antiques.

-Do you?

-I like clocks especially.

But normally, if we're going to buy anything,

I've got to ask her permission.

Because she's more of an expert than me.

And I'm not an expert.

-What do you like?

-Victoriana.

Well, you've got unanimity there, haven't you?

She likes silver as well.

I do. But he doesn't let me get that, it's silver plate!

Can't afford the real thing!

-Certainly not!

-I look at it!

Any tactics? You going to spend big, small?

Well, I'm a tight person, so we're spending small.

We've ascertained that already, I think!

And he's so tight he won't let me spend big, but I'll try, I'll try.

Well, you'll have a lot of fun shopping, I'm sure.

-We will, yeah.

-Thank you, Reds.

Now, over to the Blues.

Tom and Trevor. Are you geared up for this experience?

-Raring to go!

-Splendid. Now, you're retired now, Tom, aren't you?

-Yes, that's right.

-What did you use to do?

I used to work in the wholesale trade, supplying retail shops

all over Yorkshire with toys, stationery, greeting cards.

-Right.

-Things like that.

-Right.

Good. And, Trevor, what about you?

I used to work in hotels as a chef.

I worked down in London at Claridge's.

-Claridge's?

-Yes.

-Oh, very posh!

-Well, it wasn't where I was,

in the kitchens, steaming away!

Did you ever get up above ground and meet some interesting people?

When I was in Sheffield I was in a hotel which was closed because

the Beatles were performing across the road.

They ran into the hotel reception after the show,

the doors were locked, so we were all just sat together

chatting away until they would open the doors and let us out,

because I needed to go home, like the rest of the staff.

Fantastic. So you met more famous people up in Yorkshire than you did in Claridge's?

It all happens in Yorkshire, yes!

That's wonderful. What do you know about antiques, Tom?

-To be honest, all my knowledge about antiques comes from BBC programmes like this.

-Yeah.

I watch them religiously.

What about tactics, team?

The idea is for Trevor to do actually all of the bartering.

-Yeah.

-Because he has this sort of knack with people.

-Does he?

-To try and get things for nothing, or the very, very,

very minimum price.

This is the perfect Bargain Hunt combination, isn't it?

-It is, yes.

-You choose it with your eye, and the Rottweiler goes in...

I've got to get a golden gavel.

-Do you know what this is? Yes!

-I've got to get... Yes!

-This is in your sights, team!

-It's in our sights, yes.

I can't see any way you can fail!

-Well, thank you very much.

-So, what are you missing?

-Money!

-Yes, money.

Sharp as a razor! Money makes the world go round.

It certainly does. And I've got £300 for you.

-Wonderful, thank you.

-How exciting is that!

Off you go shopping, have a great time.

-Thank you very much.

-So, there we have it.

The Blues are completely focused,

and the Reds I don't think really want to spend any money.

So who's going to win?

So all our teams need now are some experts.

On the lookout with the Reds, it's...

And roll up, roll up, it's Philip Serrell with the Blues.

Annette, Andy, what are you shopping for? What are we buying today?

I want things that jump out at me.

Is there any plan as to what we're going to buy?

Yeah, I'm personally looking for things like tin toys and clockwork toys, things like that.

I'm looking for clocks, especially grandfather clocks.

I love grandfather clocks.

It's got to be something that I fancy, catches my eye.

Right, teams, your time starts

NOW!

Come on, let's go.

Come on, let's go and find something.

Hope I didn't deafen you all at home!

60 minutes and counting down, teams.

Clock's ticking, this is it!

If there's anything that takes your fancy, stop.

We're clear on the Blues' plan.

So what's jumping out to Annette?

See, I like those measures, but I like them in boxes, you know.

I get that, you want a proper graded set, don't you?

-Yes.

-Yeah.

-There's plenty of time to find some.

Blues, these are definitely eye-watering...

I mean, catching.

Yeah, we could go to a Hogmanay!

I think that's enough of that!

Reds, how are you doing?

My heavens, I'd get a lot of jam in that one!

-Crikey!

-The amount of jam you're making, yeah!

I like the sound of that, Annette!

Blues, do you think these will hold a profit?

-What about the trunks, do you like the trunks?

-I do, I like trunks.

-Yeah.

-How old do you think that is?

About 1940s, I should think.

-I can't even see a ticket price on there.

-Yes, there's a ticket price.

Oh, there it is down here. 85.

Yeah, I could do you something on that. A good price on that.

-How much is good?

-I'll do you 65 on that.

Then let's start at 30.

-Oh, no!

-Blimey!

-35.

-No, no, no, no.

Come down a bit, then, and then you'll sell it.

-No, no, no, no.

-Have you had it long?

No, it's the first time out.

Well, let's take it off your hands straightaway, then!

Tom, why would you buy that?

I think it's one of those sort of decorator's pieces that would look

really good in either a modern house or a very traditional house.

And I think it's so useful.

I think that's actually what they call shabby chic.

And they don't come much shabbier than us, really, do they?

-No, no.

-Well, speaking for myself!

I have a price in my head, but I'd start and say 45.

If you'd take 45, we'd take it off you now.

-We honestly will.

-I'm not going to make any profit!

Well, you are. You're going to... You will make a profit,

you wouldn't sell it if you're not going to make a profit.

-45.

-50.

-Correct!

That's what I thought of.

-Great.

-I'll shake your hand as well, thank you very much indeed.

Trevor wasn't joking when he said he was a tough negotiator!

-Well, chaps, I tell you what...

-Good start!

-It's not going to take too long, this, is it?

-No. Well...

Watch your step, Trevor! You might be right, Phil!

First item in the bag in ten minutes.

What's Andy pointing at?

That thing there, what do you think of that?

Not quite sure what it's made of, though, are you?

What is it made of? It has to be lead, doesn't it?

-It does, yeah.

-And do you know what? That is lead.

-It's heavy, isn't it?

-I reckon that's going to have a good few hundred pounds on it.

-We could buy its hand, maybe!

-Yeah.

-Oh, well, never mind.

Bad luck, Reds.

Blues, is this sign going to be item number two?

-How much is that, please?

-150.

That's an "ouch" for me.

I think 150's a lot to pay for it, personally.

It is, yeah.

I think it's a really cool thing, though.

It's so memorable for people of our generation,

who've grown up with FW Woolworth.

Let's just dial this down a bit, right?

If you buy it, what on earth are you going to do with it?

Again, it's one of those sort of kitchen-type things that you put in.

I think you should think whether you want to buy it or not.

I personally would like to buy it.

I personally wouldn't.

I can sense a row!

-I can sense a row!

-Yeah. We're having a domestic!

-Yeah.

-So what would you buy it for, then?

I would say 100, maximum.

My ceiling's 100.

100?

-Thank you. Thank you.

-Thank you very much, my friend,

you've been kind to us.

Thank you very much indeed, sir, you are very, very good to us.

Gosh! Trevor does stick to his guns!

The generous stallholder has knocked £50 off the asking price and that

has made it 2-nil with just over 25 minutes on the clock.

Under half an hour and we've bought two items.

I think they've bought great things but, blimey,

they really are tough negotiators!

But you never know, golden gavels, here we come!

Well, the verdict's looking good from Phil!

Tom and Trevor, what about you?

I think we're getting to the gist of how this is supposed to be done, you know.

We are really trying to focus on what we think is going to make

-a profit.

-Yes, we want a golden gavel each.

Yeah, definitely, yeah!

So the Blues are brimming with confidence.

But the Reds are struggling to find their feet.

I don't think there's anything at all to take our fancy yet, is there?

Don't panic, Reds, just focus!

You've had half your shopping time!

There's so many things, I can't believe how many things!

There's so many things, but there's nothing I really like!

What we're looking for... we're looking for clocks,

but apparently clocks don't exist here today!

We've scoured the grounds, nada, nothing.

I'm nearly panicking, and for me that's not normal!

But we'll find summat, definitely.

We'll find something, yeah.

And if not,

it's a panic buy!

Get looking, then, Reds!

I'm going to leave the teams to it

and find out about a unique Yorkshire game.

I'm joined by Katina,

curator of the Kirklees Museums and Galleries here in Yorkshire.

Now, Katina, you have brought along a symbol of Yorkshire-ness for us,

-haven't you?

-I have, yes.

-This is knur and spell.

-Knur and spell?

Yes. Any idea what it might actually be, Charlie?

Well, I'm looking here, and I can see some balls down there,

which makes me think it's some sort of game.

You're absolutely right.

This was really popular here in Yorkshire in the 19th century...

-Yeah?

-..and into the 20th century.

-Yeah.

-This is the spell.

This is a trap.

And it has a spring mechanism here.

-Yes.

-Into this little area here,

you place a knur...

-Yeah.

-These are the balls.

These ceramic ones were called potties.

That goes in the top of there.

When, it's loaded, it launches the ball into the air.

-Yeah.

-And then you hit the ball as far as you can

with one of these sticks, or pummels.

CHEERING

You got it, lad.

'And who wins? How do you win?

'It's whoever hits the ball furthest. And enough times.'

I was going to say, it's whoever hits the ball at all.

It must be very difficult.

It does seem to be quite a hard game, yes.

But the champions, obviously, were very successful.

'So who would have played the game?

'It was men from the local industrial towns and villages.'

Yes, you got it!

'So the coal miners, textile workers.

'Was this a popular game, or was it just rivalry between chums?

'Oh, it was very much a spectator sport.

'We have reports of up to 3,000 people.

-'3,000 people?

-Indeed, yes.

'They apparently even laid on special trains to bring people.'

CHEERING

HE SHOUTS

So what have we got here? The scorebook?

This is the scorebook, yes.

The point scoring, you said, was a point...?

For every 20 yards.

-For every 20 yards?

-Yes.

But that's absolutely extraordinary.

There are some scores here. Nine, 11, 13.

That's 260 yards.

-Yeah.

-That's massive.

That's a big golf whack, isn't it?

It is. It was called the poor man's golf.

Gosh. And they, looking at these scores, were very good at it.

Yes.

You got it, lad.

Well, Katina, I know I'm not allowed to use those because they're rather

precious, but you won't have noticed, but under here...

-I've tucked a golf club.

-Ah!

If you release that, can I see if I can hit it with this?

-Give it a go, shall I?

-Please?

I'm feeling very confident.

This is going to go 260 yards.

Let it rip, Katina.

-Let it rip.

-Should I put a bet on that?

-Yes, I should put any amount you want on this.

-5p!

5p!

Whack!

Oh, dear.

Do you know, it's not quite as easy as you think it is, is it?

You've lost me 5p.

Thank you very much indeed.

-That was great, great fun.

-Thank you.

Well, I'm in heaven, really. It's a mixture of sport and antiques.

Back to the shopping. So far,

the Blues think they're on track for a golden gavel, and they are 2-0 up.

With 35 minutes on the clock,

I think the Reds might finally have tracked down a clock.

That's a smart clock.

And I would call that a strut clock

because it's supported by that easel.

-Oh, right, yeah, yeah.

-By that back.

Cast brass frame, very elaborate.

It's taken a knock, and the porcelain is fractured.

Maybe not catastrophic. You've got to decide yourself whether you think

-you could live with it or not.

-Yeah.

-Pull that back off...

-Does it work or not? That's the main thing now.

Well, your balance wheel, hairspring there - see that?

-Yeah.

-That's all come untangled.

But we... It ain't a runner.

The truth of the matter is,

a good percentage of clocks of this age are going to need some work done

-on them anyway.

-True, true.

-Yeah, yeah.

And to an extent, these are bought as ornaments.

It's still got to be worth 30, 40, £50.

-How much?

-Surely.

-Who's going to ask?

-How much is this, mate?

How much is this?

£30.

£30.

It was 40, he's saying, you can have it for 30.

If you really like it, we will go for it, then.

Yeah. Yeah, I do really like it.

It just me being tight, that's all, isn't it?

Well, the aim of the game is to try and make a profit, Andy.

Excuse me, can I be really, really cheeky?

Could you take 25?

OK, then.

-Thank you very much.

-Thanks, mate.

One down, we've got our clock, let's keep going.

Pop it there and we will keep going.

Yes, keep going. But the Reds finally have their first item.

And with just 20 minutes left,

has Paul spotted something else on the same stall?

-Oh, that's pretty.

-It's pretty, but what is it?

That is from Carlton Ware's

Best Ware range.

-Right.

-So, back in the 1930s, this was as good as they produced.

-Yeah.

-It's 65?

-68 now.

I think you want to pay no more than 50 for that, in my opinion.

-Yeah.

-You know me, I'm tight.

I'll go with the...

Of course, try at 50 and see, yeah.

-And see what we can do, yeah.

-Try it.

Good luck with the price, Andy.

Now, what have the Blues been drawn to?

Do you like that?

-Yes. It's got a strange thing about it, yeah.

-Let's just take a look.

What's the absolute finish on this?

45 would be the absolute finish.

-Feel the weight of that.

-Never mind the quality, feel the weight.

It's a little office cabinet. A little office set of drawers.

Probably for card index drawers or something like that.

If they really wanted it, would 40 quid buy it?

It wouldn't, Philip. 65 retail money, 45 to you.

-That's the finish?

-Yeah.

-You've got a bit of doubt, haven't you?

-Yes.

-Do you want to think about it for 15 minutes?

Could you hold it for us for 15 minutes? Hold it for 15 minutes?

-Yeah.

-I just think it's quite nice, actually.

That's a first for the Blues.

They put the drawers on the back burner.

Andy, what's the price of the vase?

There you are, love. What do you think? It says £50.

That's all I've got.

-I like it.

-Do you like it £50?

Do you think that an auction audience will like it more than £50?

That's my... You see...

That's got birds on, and I've seen one with fairies on.

-Oh!

-Oh, she loves fairies. I never saw that.

Here's me steering you towards the wrong one.

Right, I'll grab this. This one here?

Yes.

Devon now. Same period, same aesthetic.

But now, instead of the little finches...

the fat little finches,

we've got the fairy, complete with her wand, next to the big toadstool.

-I see why you like that.

-I like that.

Is this the one, though? Seriously, is that now dead to you?

Well, can we see the ticket price?

It's a good question. This one, the Crown Devon one, is 60, sir.

What could it be?

I'm afraid that's it.

50 on this?

OK. I must admit, I think it's very fair at that.

-For me, it's fairies.

-It's fairies?

-I think I'd like that.

So we're going to take the fairies, pop the birds back,

-and we're going to dash off and see what we can do?

-Yeah.

-Shake the man's hand.

-Thank you. We'll take this one.

Thank you, sir.

Item number two for the Reds,

and just over ten minutes left for both teams to find their third.

Trevor, what do you have there?

Do you want to give us some advice on it, please?

Regrettably, I think that's one we need to put down quite quickly.

-It is plated.

-Oh, right.

The plate has worn off. I think we'd be lucky to get £1 for it.

Oh, right, OK.

It's proving difficult for the Blues to find their final item.

But after a drought in the clock department,

the Reds have found another one.

Right. Clock.

-Ho!

-I thought we'd done the clock.

-Do you like that?

-It's really...

Yeah, I like it, yeah.

Let's have a wee look at this.

There's the label. Look at that.

Wittenburg, a German movement.

And there's a key floating about in there,

there's a pendulum floating about in there, there's a coiled gong,

I'll wager that's all right.

You may love it, you're in a minority.

This is not an easy clock to sell.

-Right.

-To be honest, you buy that at auction at the moment,

you buy that for 30 or 40 quid.

-I don't know.

-Well, you would be well interested at a tenner.

-Oh, yes.

-But not interested at 110.

-No, definitely not, no.

-That's true.

-It depends on...?

-The price.

-I'll go and ask the man.

-Okey-dokey.

Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed on the clock, but remember, time is ticking.

Blues, are you moving in the right circles?

For me, this doesn't float my boat. Why do you two want to buy it?

To me it looked interesting,

as though it was a full set of something.

It takes me back to school days, to be honest.

-Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

-Bad.

For me, that little chest of drawers we looked at,

I'd far rather you spend £45 on that than 20 quid on that.

-Right.

-We'll take your advice.

-Quite happy with that.

-Do you want to go and buy that other thing?

-Let's go and do it, shall we?

-We'll go and get it.

-We'll have that.

-Shall I go and tell him?

-Yes, please.

Looks like a decision has been made, the Blues are buying the drawers.

Reds, what's the price of the clock?

He wants £45 for it.

I'm doubting myself with that one.

-You're not sure.

-You're doubting.

-I'm doubting.

I don't think it'll make the profit what we want.

Well, a profit. Let's go in and have a quick look round.

-Cheers, fella.

-Cheers, mate.

-It's OK, thank you very much.

£45 is too pricey, but quickly, Reds, only seven minutes left.

Blues, have you sealed a deal on the drawers?

-What do you think, then?

-I think it would polish up very, very nice.

One thing I like about it, that's pure oak,

it just can't be any other wood at all.

I think that's lovely. Good old English oak.

I think it's well made. It does look very well made to me.

-I like that.

-45 was agreed on it.

-45?

-Yeah.

-Thank you very much.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

-Thank you.

-Thanks, Philip.

Thank you very much indeed.

We better just go and have a quiet meander round now, can't we?

We can do. All done and dusted.

You certainly are. Go and enjoy the final five minutes.

Reds, is it time for a panic buy?

Guys, it's crunch time.

We're struggling now.

We do have an option.

Just outside that door,

there's a clock that's £45 and not a country mile off being a good buy.

You liked the clock, didn't you.

Yes. Come on, let's go and get it.

-Yeah?

-Go on, then, yes.

Paul's taken control for the Reds. Still feeling confident, Blues?

-Are we going to win?

-We're going to win.

-Definitely.

We're going to get a drink, win, and get the golden gavel.

I hope so, otherwise this could be hemlock.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

We'll soon find out, Blues. Reds, three minutes left.

-Is it there?

-It's still there, yes.

Buy your clock? Fantastic.

-Cheers, mate.

-Thank you.

-You just bought your third thing with seconds to go.

-Just in time.

Right, teams, your time is up.

Well Annette, Andy, we are now off the clock.

Just done it.

I think it's tea time. What do you reckon?

-I think you're right.

-And a few biscuits.

-Come on.

Let's take stock of what the Red team have bought.

First up, Annette and Andy

eventually found a clock

for which they paid £25.

Next, this vase jumped out

to Annette,

and they bought it for £50.

Finally, when time was ticking,

they bought another clock,

this one for £45.

-Annette and Andy, did you have a good time?

-We had a brilliant time, yes.

-Wonderful.

-Did he look after you?

-He's a good lad, sound.

-Yeah.

He's a top... "Sound". That's what we like, a "sound" Scotsman.

That's what we like. So what's your favourite lot, Annette?

-My fairy vase.

-Your vase.

-Andy?

-Mine's the Victorian clock.

Victorian clock, yes, predictable.

Who'd have thought!

What's going to make the biggest profit, Annette?

-My vase.

-Your vase?

-Yeah. Andy?

-My clock, definitely.

Vase-vase, clock-clock.

Wonderful. You spent £120.

-Yes.

-A bit frugal, wasn't it?

-Tight.

-A little bit "tight". That is a little rude, isn't it?

So you have £180 to hand over.

Let's have it.

-That's the worst bit.

-That's a lot of money to give to a Scotsman,

-isn't it?

-True.

Here it comes. It couldn't be in better hands.

What are you going to do with it, Paul?

Do you know, I did spy something on a table down there

that really did catch my eye.

But that clock is ticking

and I've seen people packing up. I have got to go.

So, while Paul rushes off to snap up that snip,

let's check out what the Blue team have bought.

First up, Tom and Trevor didn't hang

about and bought this trunk

in ten minutes for £50.

Next, Trevor negotiated down

the price of this Woolworth's sign

which they bought for £100.

And finally, will they be in

the running for a golden gavel,

after they paid £45 for these drawers?

Tom and Trevor, very focused.

-Very focused.

-Very focused.

I am much in admiration.

-We tried our best.

-But, Tom, the negotiating was a bit fierce, wasn't it?

Well, we're from Yorkshire, don't forget, so you have to be a little bit... Yes.

How did you find it, Phil?

It was an education for me, Charlie.

I thought that I could probably have a deal with people,

but watching these two perform...

-Were they successful?

-I think they bought really good things, actually.

-Yes. Yes. It looks as if you have done.

-Thank you.

What's your favourite lot, Tom?

Mine is the travel case.

-Yes.

-And mine is the large FW Woolworth and Company sign.

What wonderful thing. What's going to make the biggest profit?

-I think the Woolworth's advertising sign.

-You think it will?

-I think it will, yes.

-I agree with him.

-You do?

-Because I selected it.

-Total unanimity. Do you think they're in with a squeak of a golden gavel?

-Shhhh.

That's all we came for.

It's all you came for. Well, we'll keep our fingers crossed.

You spent £195, which is pretty good going, so just 105 left over.

-I have checked it.

-And you know where it's going, don't you?

-Yes, I do.

-It's going off to Uncle Phil.

I will check it.

-What are you going to do with it, Phil?

-Well, we sort of...

We want to hark back to our childhood.

These guys wanted some toys,

so I'd better see if I can find something like that.

So while Phil harks back to his childhood, I'm off to the auction.

Today we are at Thomas Watson Auctioneers and I'm with

the auctioneer him himself, David Elstob.

-David, hello.

-Hi, Charlie.

-Good to see you.

-And you.

-Looking forward to it?

-I am.

So indeed am I.

We kick off with Annette and Andy.

They wanted to buy clocks, and indeed they did buy clocks,

and Andy went for this brass model.

-What do you think?

-It's nice.

Nice cast brass frame, the value's really in the frame, the look of it,

rather than the quality of the movement.

-What sort of estimate?

-40 to 60.

I'd go along with you on that.

I do have a penchant for overvaluing these things,

they look as if they ought to be worth more.

-They do.

-They only paid £25.

-They've done well.

-So a cast-iron profit to start off with.

You first heard it from the auctioneer.

Now, the vase.

I can't help but think the vase is trying to be what it isn't.

-Yes, it's trying to be Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, essentially.

-Yeah.

But for a pot, if that was Fairyland Lustre, it would be four figures and

above, but that's an accessible 1930s pot

for someone who can't afford a piece of Fairyland.

What about an estimate on it?

30 to 50.

They paid top end, paid £50,

but you'll probably get them out of trouble.

The clock they went for together, didn't they?

-What do you think?

-There's nothing wrong with it.

-No. Very well put.

-It's just...

just out of fashion, I'm afraid.

-Yes.

-You know, German,

1880, 1890 date, made from walnut,

but just not very desirable now.

I mean, they're not the best movements, are they?

As you say, there's nothing wrong with it, other than the fact

-it's 30 years too late.

-Yes.

-Would have made money in the '80s.

-It would have.

-Yeah. What about an estimate?

-40 to 60.

-40 to 60. I think they're in with a sporting chance, then,

-£45 paid.

-OK.

So, could well be all right there.

So, I think we might be looking at a tidy little profit

and, who knows, possibly even a golden gavel,

dare I mention those words?

Anyway, they might need a bonus buy.

If they do, let's see what it is.

Annette and Andy.

Now, what did he say?

He said, "I've spotted something,

"and I'm going back to see if it's still there."

Was it still there, Paul?

Well, it was. Meet my little friend.

-Oh!

-Who's that, then?

"Oh"!

Give us a clue.

Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Queen Victoria's eldest grandson.

The last Kaiser of Germany.

What do you think of that? Great War era, high quality, bronzed,

on a marble socle, that would have adorned the desk of, I dare say,

some imperial German officer, or whatever, the high-status piece.

Would suit me down to the ground.

-I had you in mind.

-Yes, this is it.

-I like it.

-Will I hit you with the numbers to see if you still like it?

That's a point, yes, what did you pay?

I paid £55 for that.

Oh! Is that a good price?

What is it going to make? What do you think?

That's cheap at £50 to £80.

In my opinion.

I'm getting a bit of a vibe here, but you don't have to make up

your mind now as to whether you go with this exotic object or not.

Let's see if the auctioneer is as enthusiastic about the Kaiser as Paul is.

Well, we often associate Paul Laidlaw with quality.

And one thing you can say about that, it's quality.

I'd agree with you, Charlie. Lovely cast.

It is a good cast, isn't it?

And it's bronze, it's the Kaiser, what about age?

It could be early 20th.

I think it's got the best part of 100 years on it.

Yeah, I would agree. It's a lovely base, as well.

The pedestal's lovely. Nice marble.

It's a good thing. I expect you'd put quite a meaty estimate on that.

Well, 60 to 80.

He's paid £55.

Could well be another profit.

Well, that's the Red team, things look quite rosy for the Red team.

What about the Blues, Tom and Trevor?

They bought an interesting mix of items, starting with the luggage,

the Victor luggage trunk.

What do you think of that?

I like it.

These are very popular now, these old trunks.

They are, aren't they?

I think somebody might use this as a coffee table.

I think it would serve a great purpose for that.

-What about an estimate?

-50 to 80.

50 to 80? Well, that's pretty promising, they paid £50.

I think they'll do OK.

-Someone near.

-You've got buyers for trunks.

-We do.

-Wonderful.

Now, what about the Woolworth's sign?

Yes, it's...

It's a nice thing, but with such a limited market.

-Who's going to buy it?

-It's a big sign, you know?

-Yeah.

And if your name isn't Woolworth's, it's quite limited.

Yeah. I do like it, but I think the market's very restricted.

Yeah, I mean, I just don't see where it's going to end up.

-I mean, it's too big to go in a home, isn't it?

-It is.

Both Tom and Trevor really like this.

And what's more, they think it's going to make their biggest profit.

I think I might differ with them.

What do you think? What is your estimate?

I agree with you, Charlie, 40 to 80.

40 to 80. But you don't know what they've paid.

They paid £100 for it.

That's... Yeah. Ow!

-There's a target for you.

-Yeah.

-So, fingers crossed.

Now, we finish up with the collector's chest.

Decent oak. What do you think?

-Nice, early 20th century, probably.

-Yes.

Nice countertop little chest.

Could have been haberdashery, something like that, originally.

-Yes, yes.

-I like it.

-Yeah.

It's presented well, isn't it?

-It's nice timber.

-It's a nice colour.

-Yeah.

-Estimate?

-30 to 50.

They paid 45, so as long as you creep up to your top estimate...

-It's achievable.

-Yes, you'll get them out of trouble.

I think, looking at the Mr Woolworth's,

we might need a bonus buy here.

Let's have a look at it.

Trevor, he wants to take you back to your childhood, doesn't he?

-Good, good, good.

-I wonder if he can succeed.

Well, you wanted something toy related.

This was the best I could do.

-There we go.

-Oh!

-What do you think?

-I think it's good, Philip.

I think you've done us proud.

-Aww.

-Yeah, I think it's absolutely marvellous.

-It's a bit big for our bath.

-Really?

-Yes!

I like it very much indeed.

We could sail away with two gavels.

It is down to price, isn't it?

It is, yeah. How much?

What do you think it cost me?

I think it cost about...

..£75.

I'm thinking more like 25.

Well, I paid Tom's price, but if we can get Trevor's price,

we're sailing into the high seas, aren't we?

-Yeah! Thank you very much.

-Pleasure.

-Fantastic, chaps.

Well, you don't have to make up your mind now.

-No.

-Wait until the auction and then see.

You can go with it or not, but I think you like it, don't you?

Yes. Yes, we like it.

Well, let's see if the auctioneer likes the pond yacht.

So, what do you think of this?

-I like it.

-Yeah.

-Yeah, very simple construction,

but it looks to me as though it would float rather than sink.

Always a bonus with a yacht, isn't it?

It's quite well made.

It's not the finest clinker-built boat, but it ain't bad.

-No, I think it's probably been home made, but...

-Yes.

-It's nice.

-What about an estimate?

-30 to 50.

-Pretty good.

He only paid £25.

-That's very good.

-It's good.

They won't be KEELING over with this lot, I don't think.

Could make something of a profit.

You'll be doing the auction today.

-I will.

-I look forward to seeing you in action, David, good luck.

Thank you.

75. 75 with you.

At 75. People on the internet out. 80.

85. 85.

Annette and Andy. A home from home for you, isn't it?

-The auction room.

-Yeah.

-Are you confident?

-No.

-Not really.

This is a wonderful start, isn't it, Paul?

You start off with the easel mantel clock.

I like the easel mantel clock

and I don't think you paid much money for it.

So I think we should start with a profit.

You first heard that here.

Anyway, here it comes.

Victorian cast brass framed easel mantel clock.

Pretty little clock with enamel dial.

I'll start you at £25.

25 I'm bid.

25 I'm bid, the clock at 25 to see 30.

£30 bid.

£30 bid at the front.

£30 bid in the room.

At 30 bid, the internet's out.

Bid's in the room with 30. 35, I'll take next.

£30 in the front row, then. Are we all done and finished?

At £30, I'm selling.

At £30, all done?

-Well, there you go.

-Profit.

£5. It's not to be sniffed at, is it?

£5 profit.

Next up is your Crown Devon lustre vase.

Nice 1930s pot, I'll start you at £25.

25 I'm bid.

25. Need a bit more than this.

35, 40 bid.

40 bid, the room.

40 bid, the room. 45 I will take.

45 online.

50. 50 bid.

£50. 55. 60.

Worth all of it. 60 bid, the room.

At 60 bid, the room. I'll take five next.

At £60, then, are we all done and finished?

Internet's out, then, I'm selling, fair warning, at £60.

Tenner profit!

£5 on the first lot, £10 on the second lot, so,

logically, you're going to make £20 on the third lot.

This is a 19th-century German walnut striking mantel clock.

Late 19th century. I'll start you £25.

25 I'm bid.

25 I'm bid. Do I see 30?

At 25 bid, £30 I'll take.

30 bid online.

30 bid online. 35 next.

35 in the room.

35 in the room. 40 next.

The internet's out. The bid's in the room at £35, and I'm going to sell.

To the room, at £35, all done?

-We were robbed.

-Just fallen.

You were almost touching a golden gavel.

Anyway, after all that, I think you're up £5.

It's not bad, a fiver.

There's an awful lot riding on this chap

with the moustache, isn't there?

What do you want to do, team?

Are you going with it, or not?

-I'm saying nothing.

-Yes.

-He's saying nothing.

We're going with it.

-What?

-We're going to go with it.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah.

Laidlaw has it in his hands now to wipe away your profit

in one easy move.

Easy come, easy go.

Bronze bust of the Kaiser on a marble column.

Base lovely, bust nicely cast.

Bit of quality to this.

I'll start you at £35.

35. 40 bid, madam.

40 with you. 40 bid.

45. 45 bid.

50 if you want. At £45.

50 next.

At 45 bid. Do I see 50 anywhere?

50 bid. 50 bid now.

Do I see 55?

At £50 bid, are we finished?

I'm going to sell. At £50, all done.

Oh, no!

Nothing ventured.

You bought four lots...

..and you haven't made a penny.

But you haven't lost a penny.

That's true.

So, you break even. Not a word to the Blues.

What are your first reactions?

I think it's quite exciting, actually,

seeing all of these people in and

-the pretty lights.

-Yeah.

-That's it.

And they've probably all come for your lots, haven't they?

-Well, we hope so.

-Phil?

Tony, I think these boys' enthusiasm will see us through

-to the winning post.

-Marvellous.

We're going to win.

-We're going to get a gavel.

-Oh, yes, there you go.

A little taste of what's to come.

They're not all gold, are they, Charlie?

I can't see how you can go wrong, frankly.

Well, here it comes, the Victor luggage.

The vintage Victor luggage travelling trunk.

Nice vintage trunk.

I'll start the interest at £45.

45 bid.

45. 50. Five.

60, madam?

Yes? 65 bid.

65 bid on my right. At 65, do I see 70?

At 65 bid, then, all done and finished?

At 65 bid, all done.

65.

£65.

That's good. Plus £15 profit.

Now it's the Woolworth's and Company sign.

Metal sign for FW Woolworth and Co.

A lot of interest in this.

I'm going to start you on the book at £100.

100 I'm bid.

£100 on commission, 100 bid.

I'll take 110.

£110 on the internet.

120. 120 with me.

120 bid, 120 bid, 130 next.

130. 140 with me.

140 bid. Still with me on commission at 140.

It's 140. With me, then, fair warning, at 140.

I take my hat off to all of you.

Every one of you.

-Was never in doubt.

-How much did we pay for that?

You paid 100, so you made 40 on that, you made 15 on the trunk,

you've made...

Steady, steady.

You've got to make another profit to get one of these.

Nice little vintage cabinet.

I'll start you at £45.

45 I'm bid.

-45 I'm bid, the cabinet at 45.

-You need 50.

I'll take 50. At 45 bid, 50 I'll take.

-Take 46, sir.

-At £45, then, 45.

50 bid.

-55.

-55 now.

-You've done it. You've done it!

At 55 bid, all done and finished at 55?

This is unbelievable, chaps, this is 40, 55, plus £65.

I need you to focus.

-You've got a pond yacht coming up.

-Calm down.

-Calm down.

Let me tell you that even if it sinks to the bottom of the pond,

you still don't lose your golden gavel.

You are not risking your golden gavel.

So, therefore, do you want to go with it?

It cost £25.

We'll sail away with it.

-We'll sail away with it.

-We'll sail away with it.

This is not a Titanic moment, but it is, we're going with it.

You're going with it?

Right, here we go, boys. Here comes that pond yacht.

Lot 362. It's a pond yacht with a weighted keel,

and I'm going to start you with interest at £25.

25 I'm bid.

25 bid with me.

At 25, I'll take 30.

At 25 bid, 30 anywhere?

At 25 bid, 30 bid,

35, 35 bid, 40 anywhere?

At 35, then, all done and finished?

At 35.

-That's fantastic, boys.

-Thank you very much, sir.

Do you want to know how much money you've made, boys?

-Yes, please.

-It would be handy.

£75.

-That is just great.

-And our friends said we would never do it.

-Shh.

Not a word to the Reds.

Annette and Andy. Tom and Trevor.

Good times.

-Fantastic time.

-Yeah?

-Great times.

-Good times.

Well, one of you has won and one of you has come second.

Runner-up, we call it, on Bargain Hunt.

We don't have losers.

-Any ideas?

-No.

No. Well, it's quite tense, you know?

It's quite tense.

But today's runners-up are...

It's a shame, isn't it, really?

..the Reds.

But...but you did not lose money.

They were one bid away from a golden gavel.

It proves I know nothing about clocks, doesn't it?

Well, I don't know, you made a fiver on your mantel clock,

you lost a tenner on the other one,

which is something of a triumph, really.

-It is for me, it certainly is.

-Yes.

But, as for you, boys, well, it was profit, profit, profit,

-wasn't it?

-Yes!

-Three profits. Absolutely.

With another profit from the great man here.

You've ended up with £75.

You're the winners. Look at this!

It's good, isn't it? £75.

Well, of course, winning money is one thing,

but that's pretty irrelevant, really, isn't it?

Because what you really need is one of these, a golden gavel.

-Thank you.

-Right, wear them with pride.

-Thank you very much.

-Not many people get those, do they, Phil?

-No, they don't.

-Well, it's a pleasure, isn't it,

just to see someone receive a golden gavel?

-I'm not jealous.

-You're not jealous?

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