0:00:02 > 0:00:03Today we're in Dorking.
0:00:03 > 0:00:06Home of Mayflower Pilgrim William Mullins.
0:00:06 > 0:00:11And this is where he lived with his family which is thought to be
0:00:11 > 0:00:14the only home of a pilgrim father still intact.
0:00:14 > 0:00:20And this impressive building dates from the late 1500s.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24Most pilgrims were seeking religious freedom,
0:00:24 > 0:00:25but not William Mullins.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27A successful shoemaker,
0:00:27 > 0:00:32it is thought that he wanted to start one of the first shoe shops
0:00:32 > 0:00:37in the new colony. But will our teams be as plucky as the pilgrims
0:00:37 > 0:00:39as they venture into the world of antiques?
0:00:39 > 0:00:41Let's find out.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43Let's go Bargain Hunting.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Today our teams are in Dorking town centre
0:01:11 > 0:01:13and there are loads of antique shops to choose from.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17Our teams have £300 to buy three items in just one hour
0:01:17 > 0:01:22but which of our teams will choose wisely to make profit at auction?
0:01:22 > 0:01:24Let's have a peek at what's coming up.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28The Reds get into a row.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- I'll let you have the final item. - You're not arguing, are you?
0:01:31 > 0:01:33We're having a little discussion.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36The Blues receive incredible news.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37Oh!
0:01:37 > 0:01:40I can't believe it, you're a hero.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45And at the auction, there's highs...
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- Oh!- Straight in!
0:01:47 > 0:01:48..and lows.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54But that's all for later, first let's meet today's teams.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56We have got sets of friends.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01For the Reds, we have good chums Matthew and Luke.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05And for the Blues, we have friends Sylvia and Caroline.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07Welcome, everyone, hello.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- ALL:- Hello.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11That is lovely, to have you along.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14So, Matthew, how did you two meet?
0:02:14 > 0:02:15We met at uni.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18I was a first-year and Luke was an elderly second year.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21I wanted to see the blockbuster Jurassic World,
0:02:21 > 0:02:24unfortunately none of my friends share the same passion as I do
0:02:24 > 0:02:27so Luke took pity on me and we went together
0:02:27 > 0:02:30and thus a great friendship was born.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Great pals, you've been pals ever since.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- Yeah.- Now you're studying at uni, what do you do?
0:02:35 > 0:02:41I do history at uni, currently in my final year and it's going well.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44Very serious subject, are you a serious young man?
0:02:46 > 0:02:49I like to think I'm serious for serious issues.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53Right. This boy should go far.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57Now Luke, tell me about you, what do you do at uni?
0:02:57 > 0:03:02I'm studying classics, so Ancient Greece and Rome, language, archaeology,
0:03:02 > 0:03:04history and stuff. I'm in my final year as well.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08Do you think those subjects will help you out there in the antiques world?
0:03:08 > 0:03:12I'm hoping so. I might find a little something related to Greece or Rome
0:03:12 > 0:03:13that I know something about, but I don't know.
0:03:13 > 0:03:19Now you are a bit of an adrenaline junkie. Tell us all about that.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21Luke, your pal's laughing.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25My family have always been big into our skiing,
0:03:25 > 0:03:28snowboarding and then mountaineering as well so a couple of years ago,
0:03:28 > 0:03:31a friend from school, we did an unguided ascent of Mont Blanc
0:03:31 > 0:03:33to the summit, mountaineering. It was terrifying.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35Was it? You were scared?
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Parts of it were pretty rocky.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- It didn't put you off? - We completed it, it was great.
0:03:39 > 0:03:40- Wouldn't do it again.- Now boys,
0:03:40 > 0:03:45you're great chums but how are you going to get on as a team?
0:03:45 > 0:03:50We're going to be impulsive, listen to our guts as well.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52And probably spend most of our money.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53Well done, anyway.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57Well, that's it for the Reds, let's have a talk to the girls.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00Sylvia, you are a professional singer.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03Tell me a little bit about your career.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06My first recollection of singing was at the age of three.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10So then I just continued singing and went to opera school,
0:04:10 > 0:04:14then I went around Australia. I was with the Opera Australia
0:04:14 > 0:04:18and then I came to the UK and I've been travelling around the UK
0:04:18 > 0:04:19and France and America.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22Tell me how you two girls met up.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26Well we were both on a tour of America in 2008
0:04:26 > 0:04:29on a Gilbert and Sullivan tour of the Mercado,
0:04:29 > 0:04:33and I played Katisha and Buttercup respectively
0:04:33 > 0:04:35and Caroline was my cover.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- She never got on.- I never got on.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Now, Caroline,
0:04:41 > 0:04:46you're a singer as well but you've moved on to do other things.
0:04:46 > 0:04:47Tell me a bit about that?
0:04:47 > 0:04:54Yes, I retrained as an acupuncturist and moxibustion specialist.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57What is that?
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- I thought she might ask. - Do you know, boys?
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- BOTH:- No! - And they go to Oxford.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Well, it's kind of a narrow band of knowledge,
0:05:05 > 0:05:11it's a very ancient form of curative process.
0:05:11 > 0:05:18It's using the herb Mugwort and it's very, very good for pain.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20That's absolutely fascinating.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22Now, you're obviously good friends,
0:05:22 > 0:05:27but how are you going to get on shopping together?
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- I'm a bit impulsive.- Oh, right.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32An impulsive bargainer?
0:05:32 > 0:05:34But I'm kind of more careful.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36And what will the tactics be?
0:05:36 > 0:05:41To buy not too cheap because I think if a thing is cheap, it stays cheap.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43You want quality?
0:05:43 > 0:05:44- Yeah.- Yes. We want quality.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- You want quality? - But at a good price.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- Tricky. - Does that sound like a good idea?
0:05:49 > 0:05:50Sounds like a great idea.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Now for the money moment.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56£300 for you boys.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59That's a lot of dosh for two boys.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01And £300 for the ladies.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04Your experts await, so off you go.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08I sense theatrics in the air today.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12'All our teams need now are their experts.'
0:06:15 > 0:06:18'Looking out for the Reds, it's Danny Sebastian.'
0:06:20 > 0:06:25'And supplying some worldly wisdom for the Blues, it's David Harper.'
0:06:27 > 0:06:29OK, guys, what are we looking for today? Matt?
0:06:29 > 0:06:32We're looking to spend early and we're not going to be afraid
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- to spend a bit of dough.- Great.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39Something glass, like a beautiful goblet, you know, ceramics,
0:06:39 > 0:06:41Oriental ceramics.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44First 15 minutes I want to get £100 spent so we can calm down
0:06:44 > 0:06:46and have a proper think afterwards.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48I like silver and I like jewellery and anything else
0:06:48 > 0:06:51that takes my fancy and anything that I think might make money.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53That's what it's all about.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Clock's ticking, your time starts now.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58Come on, let's go looking.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- Let's go make some money.- Too right!
0:07:00 > 0:07:02'Both teams head to one of the antique centres
0:07:02 > 0:07:05'in Dorking high street and dive straight in.'
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- Get yourselves in there. - Lots of nice things.
0:07:07 > 0:07:08Spend that money.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Art Deco bowls, that always sells quite well, doesn't it?
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- Let's have a closer look. - Shall we have a look?
0:07:15 > 0:07:17£44.
0:07:17 > 0:07:18It's not very exciting, is it?
0:07:18 > 0:07:20What are you thinking?
0:07:20 > 0:07:21- Not that.- Don't like the look.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24Shall we keep moving? The clock's running.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28'A bit of a false start from the Reds but what about the Blues?'
0:07:28 > 0:07:29I'm looking at that.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- What?- That globe.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- OK, OK.- But I'm saying it's all our money practically.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- Yes, exactly.- So I'm rejecting that immediately.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39I like that, quick decision-making.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- Sylvia, come on.- I saw something up here.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43This is going to be good.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45'While David seems hopeful,
0:07:45 > 0:07:48'the boys are interested in a piece of pottery full of character.'
0:07:48 > 0:07:49So the Falstaff,
0:07:49 > 0:07:54quite famous character, Dickens, well, Shakespeare actually, sorry.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56I beg your pardon. People will be...
0:07:56 > 0:07:57- Interested?- Yeah.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00Is it something that you really like? What drew you to it?
0:08:00 > 0:08:02I don't know, it looks good, it's a famous character.
0:08:02 > 0:08:03I think we could really go for it.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06I definitely think someone who likes the character, likes these,
0:08:06 > 0:08:09will be perhaps willing to pay quite a lot for it if it catches their eye.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- It's quite a quirky design. - Not even a lot, over 20 quid.
0:08:12 > 0:08:13Over 20 quid, you'd hope so.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16And there may be even a chance we can get it for a little bit less
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- than 20 quid.- Yeah, we can try.- Does there seem to be any damage on it,
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- can you see? - Get in there, have a look.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22You've got to look at items, you've got to get in there,
0:08:22 > 0:08:25you've got to have a look, make sure it's 100%.
0:08:25 > 0:08:26It looks all right to me.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29A good way to find out whether there's any little cracks
0:08:29 > 0:08:31is to just tap it. And when you tap it you can always hear,
0:08:31 > 0:08:33if there's a crack in it, you can hear like a dull sound.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37You'll know straightaway, oh, there's a crack somewhere on it.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38And this one to me...
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- Sounds good to you?- Sounds solid.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- Great.- You know, I think we're in for a chance with this to be honest.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Yeah.- It's got a lovely stamp on the bottom that says Royal Doulton.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48We know it's...
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Shakespeare, Falstaff, yeah.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51Sounds like a winning formula to me.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- Yeah, start spending.- Yeah, I think we'll go with you, Danny.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Shall we see what's the best price the manager can get for me?
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Yeah.- OK, thanks.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04'So, as Danny goes off to find out, Sylvia's keen eye has come up trumps.'
0:09:04 > 0:09:05I quite like the look of that.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- Let's see it. Let's see it. - Let's have a look at it.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10Do you think those stones are turquoise?
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- They look like it, don't they? - Or just plastic?
0:09:12 > 0:09:14No, they look like real stones to me.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16What does it say? Victorian.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- Yes, absolutely.- Victorian. Not too bad a price either - 68.
0:09:20 > 0:09:21No, it's not. It's far too expensive.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- No, but it's...- And it's walnut.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29It seems to be in reasonable condition.
0:09:29 > 0:09:30Has it got its original lining?
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- Yes.- No, it hasn't.- It hasn't?
0:09:33 > 0:09:35It's missing something, isn't it?
0:09:35 > 0:09:37Somebody's been using this as a sewing box.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Yeah. I think it probably did start life as a sewing box,
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- it would have had compartments. - A divider.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Yeah, little compartments and maybe cushioned pads.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- Yes.- Oh, OK.- So that's missing.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- OK.- But good quality.
0:09:48 > 0:09:54We are getting into your taste, what was it that drew you into it?
0:09:54 > 0:09:58I liked the turquoise and I liked the brass work and the walnut.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- OK.- I just liked everything about it.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Good, well that's a good enough reason.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05I think that's a good enough reason to get it, actually.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08Look at this, this is decision-making,
0:10:08 > 0:10:10you don't buy everything that you see!
0:10:12 > 0:10:13Yeah, but I think...
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- But I like this.- Yeah, you like it.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- I want to make an offer. - I'll go and get the shopkeeper.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- BOTH:- OK.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24'A potential sale for the Blues but how are the Reds getting on with theirs?'
0:10:24 > 0:10:26If you're willing to stick your neck out...
0:10:26 > 0:10:29I think I will for this one, I'll let you have the final item...
0:10:29 > 0:10:30You're not arguing, are you?
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- Well, we're having a little tiff... - A little discussion.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- A little tiff, discussion? Well, let's discuss this.- OK.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38Got a fantastic price.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- £12.- 12, OK, great.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- We've got to go for that. - I think so.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44I think we'll take it, brilliant.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47We are not exactly, we're a lot short from this £100,
0:10:47 > 0:10:51but I know the timing, you've done it in great timing and £12,
0:10:51 > 0:10:56I think there's a good chance this will probably make £15-£20
0:10:56 > 0:10:57- at auction.- Excellent.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59- That's great stuff. Let's take it. - Well done.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- Where are we going next?- Well, Luke has been looking at this barometer.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- I'm not so sure, but...- Different antiques, different prices,
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Let's go and take a look. - Let's have a look.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14'Well done, boys, ten minutes gone and the first item in the bag.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17'Meanwhile the ladies have a bit of haggling to do.'
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- This is the lovely Charles. - Hello.- Hello, Charles.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Sylvia and Caroline.- Hi.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23We like this box very much.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- It's a lovely box.- Trouble is the insides are missing
0:11:26 > 0:11:27and it has been...
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- ..repaired...- Little bit of a repair, yeah.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36..at the back. And of course there's no key, so I'd like to offer £35.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40I know for a fact, ladies, that the very, very best
0:11:40 > 0:11:42the dealer will accept is £50 for this.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- That's their bottom line?- OK.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- How are you feeling?- Well, my feeling is if you like it,
0:11:50 > 0:11:52somebody else will like it.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- All right.- Let's go for it. - For an extra five quid.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56For an extra five quid.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- Are we going to have it, then?- Yes.
0:11:58 > 0:11:59Yes. Decision!
0:11:59 > 0:12:01Jolly good. Shake Charles' hand.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- All the best, all the best with it. - Thank you very much.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07'Great job, Blues, and just a minute behind the Reds.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10'It's 1-1. As the Blues go exploring,
0:12:10 > 0:12:13'Luke has tracked down the barometer he saw earlier.'
0:12:13 > 0:12:14- £85.- 85 quid?
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- I don't know.- I mean, we've got a lot of money.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- We have got a lot of money.- Do you think anybody's going to spend that
0:12:19 > 0:12:21sort of money on a barometer?
0:12:21 > 0:12:23That's relatively cheap. I mean, that's quite nice.
0:12:23 > 0:12:24It's a hand-held one.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27And with the instruction booklet as well, the box and everything.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30It stands out to me. I haven't seen one like that before.
0:12:30 > 0:12:35'The Aneroid Barometer was invented in 1844 by French scientist Lucien Vidie.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38'These slowly replaced mercury barometers,
0:12:38 > 0:12:41'being easier to use and much cheaper.'
0:12:41 > 0:12:44Look, if you're willing to stick your neck out on this one...
0:12:44 > 0:12:47I'll let you have the next one but I quite like this one.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50If we can get it down to 60, you know, I reckon that would be a good deal.
0:12:50 > 0:12:55But you haggled well last time, Danny, let's see if you can do it again.
0:12:55 > 0:12:56Hold on a minute.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59I thought you said earlier that you two guys have got great, well,
0:12:59 > 0:13:03I know you're great characters, you've got great haggling skills?
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- We do.- So who's the best out of the two?
0:13:05 > 0:13:07I don't know, we do a bit of good cop, bad cop.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- It's a team thing. - It's a team thing?
0:13:09 > 0:13:11One of us has to be the hard man.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- Shall I see if I can get the chap up?- Yeah.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16And then the two of you can work your magic on him.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17- Absolutely.- Yeah?
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Yeah.- Give us a minute.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23'Meanwhile the Blues have spotted something unique.'
0:13:23 > 0:13:25I was looking at that picture frame there.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29I've never seen anything quite like that before.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34I'm looking at the price of 130 and I'm thinking that is quite expensive.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37But it's really unusual.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- Yes in fact...- Art Nouveau. - ..Art Nouveau.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- That's exactly right.- Which it says, and it's French.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43What do you think it's made of, copper?
0:13:43 > 0:13:45I think-I think copper, yes, I do.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47It's very, very good, Caroline.
0:13:47 > 0:13:48It's very good.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52It's also very good as in, bad price.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- Yes.- Yeah.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56What do you think, at auction?
0:13:56 > 0:13:59I think the auctioneer is going to go 50-70.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03Safety. But it's worth substantially more.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- More.- Yes. Same old story.- Same old, isn't it?
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Same old story.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12Despite all the disadvantages over price,
0:14:12 > 0:14:16I think it's a go for because it's so unusual.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- Sylvia, how do you feel?- I agree. - Yeah. OK.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21Do you want me to go and get Charles and bring him back to you?
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- Yes.- Yes.- Shall I do that? You chat away, I'll go find Charles.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26It's your turn to do the bargaining this time.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28'While David goes to find the manager,
0:14:28 > 0:14:31'the Reds are hoping to prove their haggling skills.'
0:14:31 > 0:14:35It is quite a striking piece, isn't it? We've got this booklet.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36I mean...
0:14:36 > 0:14:38We don't really want to pay 85.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40What's the best price we can get on this?
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- What do you think?- Can we get it down to, say, 60 or even lower than that?
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Not quite, but the very, very best I'm sure the dealer will do
0:14:48 > 0:14:50would be 65.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Oh!- I'm happy with that, 65.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54As I said, it's your neck on the line, mate.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56Yeah, I'll put my neck on the line for this.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57That's quite a good price, really,
0:14:57 > 0:15:01cos generally, it's about 10%, what the centre sort of allows,
0:15:01 > 0:15:04leverage, and he's pushed the boat out a little bit there for us,
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- hasn't he?- Yeah, he has, Danny.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- Well, I'll stick with my partner in crime, Luke, here.- Thank you.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- I think we'll take it, great. - We'll risk it.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13'I think Danny was impressed, boys.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16'That's two items down for the Reds after just 15 minutes.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20'Back upstairs with the Blues, David has some news.'
0:15:20 > 0:15:22OK, I've spoken to the owner,
0:15:22 > 0:15:25I've explained to him that we think it's going to be 30-50,
0:15:25 > 0:15:2750-70 in auction.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31And he said to me, "Give me the middle ground - 50."
0:15:31 > 0:15:32Oh!
0:15:32 > 0:15:37Oh, I can't believe it, you're a hero!
0:15:37 > 0:15:43I can't... My heart is singing with that, because it's fabulous.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- That's good.- It's so... Well done!
0:15:45 > 0:15:47I'm so excited about that.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48So, are you saying you want it, then?
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- Yes!- Oh, right, OK!
0:15:50 > 0:15:53Oh, my God. Tell him before he changes his mind.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- I'll go and tell him, you chat away. - Immediately.- Oh, my goodness.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57Oh, I can't believe that!
0:15:57 > 0:15:59And you didn't have to bargain.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01What an amazing bargain.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03That has got to be the bargain of the year.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Right, it is a wonderful thing but we've got one more to buy.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Yes!- Hurry up, come on.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- Right.- Off we go.- OK.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13'The delighted Blues are again level pegging with the Reds.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17'Both teams are on the home straight now, looking for their final item.'
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- What about this, Danny? - What have we found?
0:16:20 > 0:16:24We've got six handcart crystal champagne.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26Crystal champagne flutes.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28£68, six flutes.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Quite nice, crystal cut, it says.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33Does it say crystal cut? It is, it's quite nice.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- No damage.- No damage! - They're quite new, I assume.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39- This is the thing. - They're more than £10 each.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Let's get something a bit more antiquey.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43- Yeah.- I think you want something a bit more antiquey.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- After that last item.- I think you also want something that's...
0:16:46 > 0:16:48They're just six plain champagne saucers.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50I think we've got a lot of money left.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53You know, let's get something big, let's get something glamorous.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55And you know, let's go out with a bang.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58'Danny wants the boys to spend big but it's the ladies
0:16:58 > 0:17:00'who've found an expensive item.'
0:17:00 > 0:17:02What are you looking at there? With the bronze?
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- Yes.- This one?- With the violin.
0:17:04 > 0:17:05- This one?- Yes.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09It's quite a modern one. It's quite a cool...
0:17:09 > 0:17:11It's quite a cool thing.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- But at 200...- 200!
0:17:13 > 0:17:16'Too pricey for the Blues, but with only 15 minutes left,
0:17:16 > 0:17:19'both teams still need to buy their final items
0:17:19 > 0:17:23'and the Reds have spotted a Victorian hat stretcher
0:17:23 > 0:17:25'priced at £135.'
0:17:25 > 0:17:28Quite nice, quite a nice decorator's piece, that.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- 135?- And you know, it's got a lot of history to it.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33You know, sort of late Victorian.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35It's just a piece that you probably won't see a lot.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36A real antique!
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- What do you think of that?- It's a good sort of price range
0:17:39 > 0:17:40for something at £135.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44So, what would something like this that was sort of in better condition
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- go for, if you don't mind?- Well, I think it's in good condition.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50You might look at the base and you see a little crack.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52But you know, it's a working tool.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56This has been worked and used for years while it's making hats,
0:17:56 > 0:17:58you know, in a milliners shop.
0:17:58 > 0:18:03And people do like a bit of wear and tear and a little crack
0:18:03 > 0:18:06and a split here, because it just kind of shows its authenticity
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- and its age. - Yeah.- So, I think that price is...
0:18:09 > 0:18:11You know, it's not bad, to be honest,
0:18:11 > 0:18:13but if we can just get some more chipped off,
0:18:13 > 0:18:16then it's more profit we can make at auction.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20Perhaps if you go, Matt, and see the best price the vendor can give us.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22Absolutely, I'll try and work my magic!
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- You do your best.- Do your best!
0:18:25 > 0:18:29'Back with the Blues, who have found a cabinet full of potential.'
0:18:29 > 0:18:33There's some quite interesting little things here.
0:18:33 > 0:18:34Perhaps something little?
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Little?- Something little and nice.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38Little, nice and shiny.
0:18:38 > 0:18:39Little, nice and shiny!
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- Could we look at the scent bottle? - Charles is on his way.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45'While the Blues wait for the key to the cabinet,
0:18:45 > 0:18:47'Matt has returned with some news.'
0:18:47 > 0:18:49I tried my hardest, I worked my charm.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51I managed to get it down to 90 quid.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- 90 quid? 90, that's brilliant. - That's not too bad, is it?
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- 90 quid is excellent. - See, I told you I could haggle.
0:18:56 > 0:18:5990 quid is excellent. I thought it might be over 100.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02If you get it down to 90, we are really in with a...
0:19:02 > 0:19:03- A sure buy!- Yes!
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- I definitely think so. - We'll take it at 90, well done.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09Tell you what, I said we were going to end on a bang, didn't I?
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- And we have done. Brilliant. - Excellent.- Well done.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15'Fantastic negotiating, Matt.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19'That's the Reds' final item with ten minutes to spare,
0:19:19 > 0:19:21'while the Blues are having a closer look.'
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- One scent bottle.- Lovely. OK. Good shape.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26- Good size.- Yes!
0:19:26 > 0:19:27Um, silver top.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30Yes, I like the cutting on the glass.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- That's very pretty. - How do you open it?
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- OK.- Ah!- There we go. - Oh, is that its original stopper?
0:19:35 > 0:19:37And then it's got its stopper!
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- That sweet, isn't it?- That's lovely. - Yes, very sweet.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- Almost like a marble there. - Yes!- It is, it's lovely.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- I like that.- Date-wise, you can see.
0:19:44 > 0:19:451923.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48You saw the label, I was going to test you.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- Oh!- I was going to test you.- I know. - Because what's interesting
0:19:50 > 0:19:52about this is it's very traditional.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- Yes!- In 1923, this is the time of geometric designs.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- Very true.- And the Art Deco movement is just picking up.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02Yet the person that bought this didn't like that movement.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05It was too modern, too horrid.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06They liked the traditional world.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Yes.- But I like the plain top, too.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10And it hasn't been engraved.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Is it the kind of thing that you would use?
0:20:12 > 0:20:14Would you use that today?
0:20:14 > 0:20:16I would use it on my dressing table.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Would you fill it? - Just as a decoration.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Would you fill it with perfume? - No, I wouldn't.- Why?
0:20:20 > 0:20:22I think it would be magnificent.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Imagine with a bright red or blue perfume,
0:20:24 > 0:20:26with the light reflecting off the cut crystal.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- Fantastic.- That's why it was created like that.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- Yes, yes.- To put coloured liquids in there,
0:20:32 > 0:20:36to look drop dead gorgeous on your dressing table.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- Well, I like it.- Yes! So do I. - I'd like to go for this.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Oh, you two! When you get your teeth into something...
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- I know.- ..there's nothing stopping you!
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- And we're running out of time. - That's very true, very true.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50And also, I like it not so much for the time but I actually like that
0:20:50 > 0:20:52and if we had plenty of time, I'd still like it.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Yes, precisely, it's good.
0:20:54 > 0:20:55You would? Right, couple of minutes left.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- Charles.- Charles. - Price-wise, come on in.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- What can we do?- Right, OK.
0:21:01 > 0:21:02Well, I can do...
0:21:04 > 0:21:06Let me see.
0:21:06 > 0:21:1077. That's what I'm authorised to do, but I can make a call, of course.
0:21:10 > 0:21:11Would you mind, terribly?
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- Yes!- Of course.- But Charles, would you also make it really quick?
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- Yes, sure.- Thank you.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19'It's all a bit tense as the Blues wait anxiously.'
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- So, are we getting a bit tight for time?- Yeah, we are.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- Come on, Charles!- Coming. 70...
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- Oh, good.- What did he say? - 70.- Shouted 70, did he?
0:21:28 > 0:21:3060!
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- What was that?- No, no.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34Charles?
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- Right, David, ladies. - Yes?- Got hold of the dealer.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39The very, very best she can do is £70.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- OK.- OK, we'll do it. - Excellent. Thank you, ladies.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- Good luck.- We have no other choice.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46Thank you, Charles!
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- Thank you, David. - But we like it as well.- Yes.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52COCK CROWS That's it, teams. Time's up!
0:21:52 > 0:21:53Well done, you two.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55Let's remind ourselves what the Reds bought.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01'First up, they both pored over this Royal Doulton Falstaff jug at £12.'
0:22:03 > 0:22:07'They put the pressure on to get this 20th-century chrome barometer,
0:22:07 > 0:22:10'£65 paid.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13'And finally, this early 20th-century hat stretcher
0:22:13 > 0:22:16'really stretched their budget at £90.'
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Luke, tell me which item you like best.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22I think the third item was my favourite, which was the milliner's block.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Oh, right.- It's quite a distinctive piece, quite a lot of character.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27So, we're hoping for a big win on that one.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29Is it going to make the best profit?
0:22:29 > 0:22:31I think so, we got it for a very good price.
0:22:31 > 0:22:32Excellent, excellent.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Matthew, what was your favourite item?
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Um, I have to agree with Luke.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39My favourite item was the milliner's block,
0:22:39 > 0:22:42and I'm pretty sure that's the best chance we have of making a profit.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45Well, you spent £167.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47Could I have £133, please?
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- You can. There you go. - All right, OK.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Thank you, boys. I'll pass that right over to Danny.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- Thank you, Anita.- All right.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59Now, Danny, have you any idea what you're going to buy for the boys?
0:22:59 > 0:23:02Well, I think I'm going to go with the same strategy.
0:23:02 > 0:23:03Something with a bit of risk.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07While Danny goes off to take some risks,
0:23:07 > 0:23:09Let's remind ourselves what the Blues bought.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15'First up, Sylvia found a gem in this Victorian walnut and turquoise
0:23:15 > 0:23:18'jewellery box at £50.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22'Caroline thought this Art Nouveau photo frame was picture perfect
0:23:22 > 0:23:23'for £50.'
0:23:24 > 0:23:26'And finally, just in the nick of time,
0:23:26 > 0:23:32'this early 20th century cut glass scent bottle cost £70.'
0:23:32 > 0:23:34You loved all your items.
0:23:34 > 0:23:35But what was your favourite one?
0:23:35 > 0:23:40The walnut box with the turquoise and the brass, I loved that.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Ah, wonderful. Is that the item that's going to make the most
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- profit, though?- No.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49I think it will be the lovely Art Nouveau picture frame.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51All right. Caroline, what was your favourite item?
0:23:51 > 0:23:54It has to be the picture frame, I adored it.
0:23:54 > 0:23:55- You loved it.- Yes!
0:23:55 > 0:23:56Is it going to make the most profit?
0:23:56 > 0:24:00You know, I think it will, because David got a fantastic price for it.
0:24:00 > 0:24:05Wonderful, wonderful. So, you spent £170.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08Could I have 130, please?
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- There you are.- That's lovely.
0:24:10 > 0:24:11I'll pass it straight over to David.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- What are you going to buy?- You know, Anita, I have no idea,
0:24:14 > 0:24:18but whatever it is, I'm going to buy it with great energy, enthusiasm
0:24:18 > 0:24:19and passion.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22While David goes off to buy his bonus buy,
0:24:22 > 0:24:27I'm going to travel 30 miles south to find out more
0:24:27 > 0:24:29about an extraordinary discovery.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37'The South Downs National Park is a picturesque setting,
0:24:37 > 0:24:40'with rolling hills as far as the eye can see.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44'But it also boasts the site of a phenomenal history,
0:24:44 > 0:24:46'dating back to the Romans.'
0:24:46 > 0:24:51It was here in 1811, local farmer George Tupper was ploughing
0:24:51 > 0:24:56his field and hit on something hard underneath the soil.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00'What he hit upon was the foundations of a large Roman villa.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02'It was immediately excavated,
0:25:02 > 0:25:06'where they then found numerous breathtaking Roman floor mosaics.'
0:25:08 > 0:25:09'According to the experts,
0:25:09 > 0:25:14'they are amongst the most magnificent in the entire Roman world.'
0:25:15 > 0:25:17I've come to meet Lisa Tupper,
0:25:17 > 0:25:20whose husband is a descendant of George Tupper.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23So, this is the summer dining room.
0:25:23 > 0:25:24Tell me about this mosaic.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28So, here in this pictorial piece of the mosaic, we have Jupiter -
0:25:28 > 0:25:29the King of the Gods.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Jupiter here is depicted as the eagle -
0:25:31 > 0:25:33the King of the Roman Gods.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37And he was flying across the top of Mount Ida when he spotted the boy
0:25:37 > 0:25:39who he has in his talons now.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41He was a shepherd boy.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44His name was Ganymede, attending his flock of sheep.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Now, this is incredibly detailed.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50What would that have told us about the family that lived here?
0:25:50 > 0:25:53Well, we think it was a Roman gentleman who came to Britain,
0:25:53 > 0:25:56married a British lady and started a small family here.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58There would have been 70 family members living here
0:25:58 > 0:26:02and they would have had between 300 and 400 slaves
0:26:02 > 0:26:04to tend to the 2,000-acre farmland that they had.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07And you've got something else that you found here?
0:26:07 > 0:26:10Yes, we have the Roman ring here...
0:26:11 > 0:26:13..which was found on the north corridor.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Not too far from where we're standing, in fact.
0:26:16 > 0:26:20And that is a solid gold ring with a carnelian stone in the centre,
0:26:20 > 0:26:22very similar to amber.
0:26:22 > 0:26:25Engraved on that carnelian stone is the Goddess of Love and Beauty,
0:26:25 > 0:26:27and that would be Venus.
0:26:27 > 0:26:28Wow!
0:26:28 > 0:26:31That is amazing.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34This is what's called an intaglio ring,
0:26:34 > 0:26:40where the stone is carved or incised to form a pattern.
0:26:40 > 0:26:46And this centre stone in this intaglio part of it would be used as a seal.
0:26:46 > 0:26:53- Right.- And these rings were used by important and wealthy Romans.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55And these are greatly sought after.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59I think that these rings from that period that are worth
0:26:59 > 0:27:01many thousands of pounds.
0:27:01 > 0:27:06But it really is part of the story of the villa and part of your family
0:27:06 > 0:27:08- history as well.- It is. Thank you.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12- So, I suppose you would be hanging onto it?- Definitely.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15'The corridor where the ring was found is the second longest
0:27:15 > 0:27:19'in the UK at 70 metres long, and it's a sight to behold.'
0:27:19 > 0:27:21So, this is the north corridor.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24This is a corridor that would have linked all of the rooms on the north
0:27:24 > 0:27:27- wing together.- Tell me about it, how was this made?
0:27:27 > 0:27:31This would have been laid directly onto the floor in situ,
0:27:31 > 0:27:33with pre-cut tiles that your labourers would have cut for you.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36And this would have taken four people about six weeks to lay.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39So, six weeks for this floor!
0:27:39 > 0:27:41But 18 months for Ganymede.
0:27:41 > 0:27:45Yeah, a lot longer for the Ganymede because it's more intricate.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49The Ganymede would have been laid in a workshop and you would make your
0:27:49 > 0:27:51pattern, then you'd put a gluey substance, like rotten fish guts,
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- for example...- Fish guts!
0:27:53 > 0:27:55Nice! ..over the top.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57lay down your linen, your material.
0:27:57 > 0:28:01That then glues to the tiles and then you bring your mosaic to site
0:28:01 > 0:28:03- and lay it in situ. - A bit messy, though?
0:28:03 > 0:28:04Very! And a bit smelly!
0:28:07 > 0:28:11This is fantastically beautiful.
0:28:11 > 0:28:12Now, who is this?
0:28:12 > 0:28:15This is Venus, the goddess of love and beauty,
0:28:15 > 0:28:17depicted here with her nimbus, her crown.
0:28:17 > 0:28:21This is one of the finest mosaics that we have at Bigner and probably
0:28:21 > 0:28:23in the world.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27Lisa, thank you so much for showing me these wonderful mosaics
0:28:27 > 0:28:31and telling me about the grand Roman history of Bigner.
0:28:31 > 0:28:36But now it's time to see if our teams can conquer the auction
0:28:36 > 0:28:40and make profits that a Roman Emperor would be proud of.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50I've travelled to Bellmans Auctioneers in West Sussex
0:28:50 > 0:28:53to meet auctioneer Jonathan Pratt. Hello, Jonathan.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- Hi, Anita.- It's lovely to be here.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- Thank you, nice to see you, too. - Yeah.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59Well, Reds first of all.
0:28:59 > 0:29:05Luke and Matthew's first item was this Doulton character jug, Falstaff.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08The market for the early character mugs,
0:29:08 > 0:29:10they are the ones that make lots and lots of money. He's not a rarity.
0:29:10 > 0:29:11No. What's your estimate?
0:29:11 > 0:29:15- £20 to £40.- 20 to 40. Well, they only paid £12.
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- That seems fair enough to me.- So a possibility of a profit there.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22- Yes.- Their second item was this rather attractive Alttmeter barometer.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24What do you think of that?
0:29:24 > 0:29:29Well, it's not terribly old, but it's something for a gentleman's desk,
0:29:29 > 0:29:32and should be perfectly saleable.
0:29:32 > 0:29:34At what price, Jonathan?
0:29:34 > 0:29:35I've put £10 to £20 on it.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37They paid £65.
0:29:37 > 0:29:39If I get there I'll be really, really pleased.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- Yeah.- The pressure is on.
0:29:41 > 0:29:45Their third item was this milliner's hat stretcher.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47Tell me, what do you think of it?
0:29:47 > 0:29:50Very tactile and you can see the age to it as well,
0:29:50 > 0:29:53and it has a sculptural quality, and I think that's a really neat thing,
0:29:53 > 0:29:56but it will have a limited appeal.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59So, obviously I'll have to work hard on that one.
0:29:59 > 0:30:00What's your estimate?
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- £20 to £40.- 20 to 40.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05Well, Jonathan, you'll have to work really hard on that one,
0:30:05 > 0:30:08because they've paid £90.
0:30:08 > 0:30:09- OK, yeah.- It's a lot of money.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- It is, yeah.- It looks as if they might need their bonus buy.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14So let's go and have a look at it.
0:30:15 > 0:30:19Well, boys, you gave Danny 133.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22Danny, did you spend it all?
0:30:22 > 0:30:25I didn't spend it all, but I did take a risk.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27- ANITA GASPS - I like a risk.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29Let's see if you're going to risk this one.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31Ah.
0:30:31 > 0:30:32- Very nice.- What is it?
0:30:32 > 0:30:38It is a 20th-century painted spice rack.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40I just think the proportion was very well,
0:30:40 > 0:30:43I think it can fit in anyone's room, fit in a nice kitchen.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45- How much was it?- £35.
0:30:45 > 0:30:47- OK, yeah.- Nice.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49What do you think it could make at the auction, then?
0:30:49 > 0:30:51£55, £75?
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- OK, yeah.- I think there is definitely room for a profit.
0:30:54 > 0:30:56- Yeah, I like it.- Practical.- You've done well, Danny.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58They like it, Danny, they like it,
0:30:58 > 0:31:01but you don't need to make up your mind just right now.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03Wait until your first three items have been sold.
0:31:03 > 0:31:07But in the meantime let's find out what the auctioneer
0:31:07 > 0:31:09thinks of Danny's spice rack.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14Danny bought this little spice drawer rack.
0:31:14 > 0:31:16Actually it has quite a nice touch about it.
0:31:16 > 0:31:18It is a bit contrived, this one, I think.
0:31:18 > 0:31:20It looks like it has been rubbed down and whatnot,
0:31:20 > 0:31:23but it's a nice colour and it's a nice finish and it's ready to go.
0:31:23 > 0:31:25It's a perfectly functional item and it will sell very well.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30- Estimate on that?- £50 to £80.- Well, they paid 35, so they could do well.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35- Exactly.- Well, that's it for the Reds, and now onto the Blues.
0:31:35 > 0:31:41The first item is this rather attractive walnut and gilt metal box.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43What do you think of this, Jonathan?
0:31:43 > 0:31:47This is a very typically late Victorian object with the sort of
0:31:47 > 0:31:50cabochon to look like turquoise, and it's a nicely figured walnut,
0:31:50 > 0:31:52and the metal mounts have still got gilt on them.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55- It's all right, really, isn't it? - It's all right. Estimate on that?
0:31:55 > 0:31:58- £50 to £80. - Well, they only paid £50.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02- Yeah.- Their second item was the little Art Nouveau picture frame,
0:32:02 > 0:32:04but there's not much to this little thing.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08What it's got in it, it's got a lot of style,
0:32:08 > 0:32:11and you can see the Art Nouveau in it and you can see the age in it, too,
0:32:11 > 0:32:15but other than that, it's made with fairly low-cost metals.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18- It's not terribly big, either. - OK. What's your estimate?
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- £20 to £40. - Well, they paid £50 for it,
0:32:20 > 0:32:23so they might struggle a wee bit with that.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25Their third item - and Caroline loved this -
0:32:25 > 0:32:29was the cut glass and silver topped scent bottle.
0:32:29 > 0:32:31Tell me what you think about that particular one?
0:32:31 > 0:32:33It's nicely cut, it's nice quality.
0:32:33 > 0:32:36Actually the shape is really nice and if you've got some perfume
0:32:36 > 0:32:39in there and the colour, it'd be quite a nice dressing table item.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43I think we stand a chance of getting quite a good price for it.
0:32:43 > 0:32:45Excellent. What's your estimate?
0:32:45 > 0:32:48- £30 to £50.- 30 to 50. Well, they paid £70.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51If I got 70 for it I'd be delighted, but I'll work my best for it.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54Yeah, yeah. They may need their bonus buy.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56Let's go and have a look at it.
0:32:57 > 0:33:01Sylvia, Caroline, you spent £170.
0:33:01 > 0:33:04- Yes.- You gave David 130.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06David, what did you buy?
0:33:06 > 0:33:07- Are you ready, you two?- Yes.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12- Oh!- That's lovely. - Isn't that pretty?
0:33:12 > 0:33:13Do you know what it's made from?
0:33:13 > 0:33:15- Onyx?- Onyx?
0:33:15 > 0:33:17Yes, onyx. And the rim?
0:33:17 > 0:33:21- Is it silver?- It is silver.- Oh, it is, it's real silver, too.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- Beautifully marked.- Marked. - And how old is it?
0:33:23 > 0:33:25- 1820?- Oh, right, now you're 100 years out.
0:33:27 > 0:33:291916.
0:33:29 > 0:33:30How much did you spend?
0:33:30 > 0:33:32Darling, forget the money side!
0:33:32 > 0:33:33Oh good, we'll take it now!
0:33:34 > 0:33:37- 50 quid.- Oh, my goodness.
0:33:37 > 0:33:39- That's good.- It's cheap enough, isn't it?
0:33:39 > 0:33:41Oh, I think so.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43- Cheap enough.- It's beautiful. So David,
0:33:43 > 0:33:45how much do you think this will make at auction?
0:33:45 > 0:33:48On a good day I don't see why somebody wouldn't pay £100 for it.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52Girls, you don't need to make up your mind just right now.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55Wait until your first three items have been sold, but in the meantime,
0:33:55 > 0:33:59let's find out what the auctioneer thinks of David's onyx box.
0:34:00 > 0:34:03So what do you think about David's bonus buy?
0:34:03 > 0:34:05It's rather pretty, isn't it?
0:34:05 > 0:34:08It is. You can see the striations of colour,
0:34:08 > 0:34:11it's opaque but you can see through it a little bit, too.
0:34:11 > 0:34:14It's a hard stone and I like that and it's silver mounted, dated 1916.
0:34:14 > 0:34:17I think it's a really nice quality item, actually,
0:34:17 > 0:34:20- and it would have been a very expensive object when it was first bought.- Yeah.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22Can you tell me what's your estimate on that?
0:34:22 > 0:34:23I'd certainly think £50 to £80.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26Well, excellent, David only paid £50.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28- Yeah.- Excellent. Are you our auctioneer today?
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- I am indeed.- Oh, fantastic.
0:34:30 > 0:34:31I can't wait.
0:34:36 > 0:34:37Who's got five?
0:34:38 > 0:34:41Luke, Matthew, auction day.
0:34:41 > 0:34:43- How do you feel?- Great.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46- You feel great?- Great.- A little bit nervous, but...- Ah.
0:34:46 > 0:34:50Now, boys, your first item is the Royal Doulton character jug,
0:34:50 > 0:34:54Falstaff. You only paid £12 for that, well done on that.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- Hopeful for that one.- Let's hope we can make a profit on it,
0:34:57 > 0:34:59because it's coming up now.
0:34:59 > 0:35:04Lot 321, the Royal Doulton character jug, Falstaff.
0:35:04 > 0:35:06Start me £30 for it.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09£20 then. 10, Oh, come on.
0:35:09 > 0:35:1010 is bid, who's got 15?
0:35:10 > 0:35:13Maiden bid. 12.
0:35:13 > 0:35:14We are in.
0:35:14 > 0:35:17- 15.- Yes, we are into profit, boys.
0:35:17 > 0:35:18£18 is bid.
0:35:18 > 0:35:2020. Where's two? Come on. 20 here, where's two?
0:35:20 > 0:35:22£20, any more at 20?
0:35:22 > 0:35:24Fair warning.
0:35:24 > 0:35:29- 20.- Good start.- You're into profit, boys, that was a great start.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31Plus £8, well done.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35Your next item is the wonderful little scientific instrument.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38It's the altimeter and barometer.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40You paid £65 for that.
0:35:40 > 0:35:42- We're doomed.- I'm a bit worried about that one.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- We're doomed. - Well, let's see what happens,
0:35:44 > 0:35:46and it's coming up right now.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49323, chrome on glass portable folding altimeter-barometer
0:35:49 > 0:35:51by Dalvey.
0:35:51 > 0:35:53Interest on the book, I've got £20 straightaway.
0:35:53 > 0:35:59£20. 5, 30. 35. 35 in the red, where's 40?
0:35:59 > 0:36:0040. £40 down here.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03Anyone else, if you're interested, it's your last chance.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05- Gentleman here, £40 and selling. - That's not too bad.
0:36:05 > 0:36:09£40, hard luck, boys, I thought that would have done more.
0:36:09 > 0:36:13So there was a minus of 25 on that,
0:36:13 > 0:36:16which takes up you to minus 17.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19- OK.- But, we have our third item coming up -
0:36:19 > 0:36:21the marvellous hat stretcher.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24- Yeah.- You paid £90 for that.
0:36:24 > 0:36:27So good luck on that, boys. You could pull back.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29- Let's hope so.- Here it is.
0:36:29 > 0:36:36Lot 325, an early 20th century pine and steel table-top hat stretcher.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38Commission on the books of £60.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40Do want to go 5, madam? 65, 70 with me.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42- Come on.- 75, 80 with me.
0:36:42 > 0:36:4385, 90 with me.
0:36:43 > 0:36:45- Oh, yes.- 95, 100 with me.
0:36:45 > 0:36:46- Yes!- 110.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48And I'm out now, it's 110. On the left at £110.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51110 with the lady standing.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53Lady's bid fair warning, 110.
0:36:53 > 0:36:57110, well done, that was brilliant, boys, that was brilliant.
0:36:57 > 0:36:59That's plus 20.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01So that's taking you back into profit.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04You are now plus 3.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06Are you going to take your bonus buy?
0:37:06 > 0:37:11Danny paid £35 for the little spice cabinet.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13- Are you going to take it, boys? - Yeah, definitely.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15- Definitely. - We'll put our faith with Danny.
0:37:15 > 0:37:17- We trust you, Danny. - He's guided us so far.
0:37:17 > 0:37:19- You're the one.- Good luck, boys.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21It's coming up now.
0:37:21 > 0:37:27Lot 331, a blue-painted pine hanging nine-drawer cupboard-spice rack.
0:37:27 > 0:37:31I've got £60 on commission.
0:37:31 > 0:37:3360, where's 5 then?
0:37:33 > 0:37:36Straight for the kitchen this, come on, £60, where's 5?
0:37:36 > 0:37:37£60, it's not a lot of money, this.
0:37:37 > 0:37:39£60, anyone else in the room?
0:37:39 > 0:37:42You're all scared now, aren't you? £60. Any more at £60?
0:37:42 > 0:37:43I'm going to sell it, then.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46It's your last chance, 60, 60, 60's going, all done?
0:37:47 > 0:37:51£60, you nearly doubled your money, Danny.
0:37:51 > 0:37:55That's terrific. So that's a marvellous profit of £25
0:37:55 > 0:38:00on that lot, which takes you in total to plus 28.
0:38:00 > 0:38:02Congratulations, boys.
0:38:02 > 0:38:04- That's brilliant.- Congratulations.
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- Oh, Danny.- Thank you, Danny.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09That could be a winning score.
0:38:09 > 0:38:11I sure hope so.
0:38:11 > 0:38:14But don't say a word to the Blues.
0:38:19 > 0:38:24Sylvia, Caroline, auction day, the room is packed,
0:38:24 > 0:38:28the auctioneer is in fine voice.
0:38:28 > 0:38:30Tell me how you girls feel.
0:38:30 > 0:38:31Butterflies.
0:38:33 > 0:38:35I'm looking forward to it.
0:38:35 > 0:38:36- Great.- It will be great fun.
0:38:36 > 0:38:41Your first item is that lovely Victorian box with the marvellous
0:38:41 > 0:38:44turquoise-like cabochon stones.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46You paid £50 for it.
0:38:46 > 0:38:50Let's hope for profits because it's coming up right now.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53Lot 347, a Victorian walnut and gilt metal-bound
0:38:53 > 0:38:56domed topped jewellery box.
0:38:56 > 0:38:5735 on the book straightaway.
0:38:57 > 0:38:5835, 40 and 5.
0:38:58 > 0:39:0050 and 5. 60 and 5.
0:39:00 > 0:39:0170 and 5.
0:39:01 > 0:39:0380, I'm out now. £80.
0:39:03 > 0:39:04£80, where's 5?
0:39:04 > 0:39:06On the right, £80, looking for 5.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08At 80, I'll sell. No other bids in the room.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11Selling to you, sir, at £80, fair warning.
0:39:11 > 0:39:14- £80.- £80.- How good is that?- Wonderful.- Wonderful, girls.
0:39:14 > 0:39:15That is wonderful!
0:39:15 > 0:39:19Plus £30 on your first item.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21Plus 30.
0:39:21 > 0:39:26Second item is that lovely little Art Nouveau photograph frame.
0:39:26 > 0:39:28Simple, yet elegant.
0:39:28 > 0:39:30- Yes.- You paid £50 for it.
0:39:30 > 0:39:34- Yeah.- Good luck, girls, because it's coming up now.
0:39:34 > 0:39:38Lot 349, an Art Nouveau gilt metal framed photograph frame.
0:39:38 > 0:39:42And with this, starting with me, I've got £25.
0:39:42 > 0:39:44Come on. £25, come on.
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- £30 anyone? - Come on.- Maiden bid of £25.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- Push it.- Not looking like it, it's £25, I have to sell it.
0:39:51 > 0:39:52At £25, all done.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54No.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56Oh, hard luck, girls.
0:39:56 > 0:39:58Get it in one hand and you lose it.
0:39:58 > 0:40:03That's minus 25. But you're still in profit, girls, with £5.
0:40:03 > 0:40:06Let's hope we can make profits on the third item.
0:40:06 > 0:40:11It's the little scent bottle with the silver cap.
0:40:11 > 0:40:13So good luck on this one.
0:40:13 > 0:40:14Coming up now.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19Lot 351, an early 20th century glass bottle with a Birmingham hallmark,
0:40:19 > 0:40:201923 mount and cover.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22I've got on the book 25.
0:40:22 > 0:40:25£30 to start. We're starting at £30, 35 and 40 with me.
0:40:25 > 0:40:26- Come on.- 45, I'm out now.
0:40:26 > 0:40:2845 here. Looking for 50 now.
0:40:28 > 0:40:3045, come on, ladies.
0:40:30 > 0:40:31£45, no.
0:40:31 > 0:40:33It's 45 down here. Selling at £45, gone quiet.
0:40:33 > 0:40:36Your bid, sir, at 45 I shall sell.
0:40:36 > 0:40:38It's going £45.
0:40:38 > 0:40:42£45, girls, I really thought that would've gone further.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44I thought so. Yeah, I would've thought so.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46So hard luck on that one.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50So that was a loss of £25 on that...
0:40:50 > 0:40:56- Yeah.- ..which takes you to an overall loss of minus 20.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59Girls, at this point, you have to make up your mind.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02Do you want to take David's bonus buy?
0:41:02 > 0:41:03- Yes.- Absolutely yes.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05Yes, yes, yes.
0:41:05 > 0:41:08David paid £50.
0:41:08 > 0:41:12You're going to take it, and it could pull you back into profit.
0:41:12 > 0:41:14- It could, yes.- Good luck, girls.
0:41:14 > 0:41:15It's coming up now.
0:41:15 > 0:41:20Lot 357, an early 20th century onyx-lidded box of spherical form.
0:41:20 > 0:41:21London 1916.
0:41:21 > 0:41:23It's a really nice quality object, this.
0:41:23 > 0:41:26Someone start me at £40.
0:41:26 > 0:41:27£20.
0:41:27 > 0:41:28- Wow.- Got to be £20.
0:41:28 > 0:41:29£10 then.
0:41:29 > 0:41:31- Oh. Oh.- £10 I'm bid.
0:41:31 > 0:41:35- Silver mounted on its 1916 box. - I don't believe it!
0:41:35 > 0:41:37I've got 25. 30.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40£30 at the back, and selling at 30.
0:41:40 > 0:41:41It's going at 30.
0:41:41 > 0:41:44- Surprised and disappointed. £30. - GAVEL BANGS
0:41:44 > 0:41:48£30, oh girls, I'm disappointed.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50- I know.- We all had faith in it.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52- Yeah, that's right.- So minus 20 on the little box,
0:41:52 > 0:41:56which takes your overall score to minus 40.
0:41:56 > 0:41:58- Oh, dear.- Oh, well.
0:41:58 > 0:41:59- Oh, dear. I've known worse.- Oh, yes?
0:41:59 > 0:42:01You've seen the programme before, then?
0:42:01 > 0:42:03I've seen the programme before.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05I've also known better.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08- I've known better.- But girls, it could be a winning score.
0:42:08 > 0:42:10It could, yeah, yeah.
0:42:10 > 0:42:11So don't say a word to the Reds.
0:42:11 > 0:42:13No, no, no, no.
0:42:19 > 0:42:24Well, gals, guys, did we have a good time?
0:42:24 > 0:42:26- ALL:- Yes! - It was great fun, wasn't it?
0:42:26 > 0:42:29- It was terrific.- Well, in Bargain Hunt, we have winners
0:42:29 > 0:42:32and we have runners-up.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34And today's runners-up
0:42:34 > 0:42:36are the Blues.
0:42:37 > 0:42:42Girls, you bought beautiful, stylish items.
0:42:42 > 0:42:47- Yep.- But it's just, unfortunately, two of them didn't make profits.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50In the end, girls, you're minus 40.
0:42:50 > 0:42:53Today's winners were the boys.
0:42:53 > 0:42:57You spent a lot of money on that milliner's hat block.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00You paid £90 for that.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03Were you a wee bit worried about that just before it come up?
0:43:03 > 0:43:05No, I was always confident it would make the profit deserved.
0:43:05 > 0:43:06I don't believe it!
0:43:09 > 0:43:11Yeah, well, it came good in the end.
0:43:11 > 0:43:13You were plus 28.
0:43:13 > 0:43:15Who will I give the money to?
0:43:15 > 0:43:19- I'll keep that. - That's for both of you.
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