0:00:04 > 0:00:06I'm at the York Castle Museum,
0:00:06 > 0:00:09and I've stepped back in time to Victorian York,
0:00:09 > 0:00:12a city with a sweet history.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16Whilst many northern cities relied on steel and coal mining,
0:00:16 > 0:00:19York's fortunes lay in chocolate and sweets.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23By the 1960s, 20,000 people were employed
0:00:23 > 0:00:25in its confectionery industry.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29Well, the Reds and Blues are hoping that their fortunes rest today
0:00:29 > 0:00:31in York's antique centres.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34Antiques and chocolate?
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Come on, it doesn't get much better than that.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39So, let's go Bargain Hunting.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04With two antique centres to choose from,
0:01:04 > 0:01:07the Reds and Blues can pick and mix to their hearts' content.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09Armed with ?300,
0:01:09 > 0:01:12our teams have got one hour to buy three items
0:01:12 > 0:01:14that, hopefully, will give them a profit
0:01:14 > 0:01:16when they take them to auction.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18So let's see what's coming up.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23The Reds need to remember they only have ?300...
0:01:23 > 0:01:27I mean, for a mere ?2,000, we could get this ring.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30..whilst the Blues need lessons in negotiating...
0:01:30 > 0:01:31You're going to go straight there...
0:01:31 > 0:01:34Yeah. Your haggling's awful. 35. 35!
0:01:34 > 0:01:37..but who will win the head-to-head at today's auction?
0:01:37 > 0:01:39The Reds...? Yes.
0:01:39 > 0:01:40..or the Blues?
0:01:40 > 0:01:43We've got a plus!
0:01:43 > 0:01:45And I pop back to the York Castle Museum
0:01:45 > 0:01:48to find out more about York's sweet history.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54Well, all that is coming up later, but let's meet today's teams.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56And today, we've got two teams of friends.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59For the Reds, we've got Amelia and Sam.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01And for the Blues, we've got Julia and Julie.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03So, hello. ALL: Hello!
0:02:03 > 0:02:07So turning to the Reds, Sam, how do you two know one another?
0:02:07 > 0:02:09Well, me and Amelia are both friends from Leeds Uni,
0:02:09 > 0:02:10we both do music together.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12But we met at a bingo night that the uni was running,
0:02:12 > 0:02:15which was a bit of a weird one for a couple of students. Strangely, yeah.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17But we both share the same interest in music.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19And we would have met each other anyway.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22And now we live together and watch Bargain Hunt together.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24We both decided that we could probably do better
0:02:24 > 0:02:26than the contestants, so we just applied and here we are.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28Big talk. Yeah. Big talk.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30Amelia, how many instruments do you play?
0:02:30 > 0:02:34Clarinet, saxophone, flute, piano, and I sing,
0:02:34 > 0:02:36and I play the ukulele, as well, so I suppose that's six.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39Yeah. And what about yourself, Sam?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Just a couple. I do sax, as well, and the guitar.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45But Sam, in your case, not only are you studying music,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47but you're studying history as well.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51Yeah, so I do a joint honours, so it's half history, half music,
0:02:51 > 0:02:53which probably just shows how indecisive I am, I guess.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55I couldn't pick between two subjects.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58So you've got this wonderful sort of music synergy
0:02:58 > 0:03:00between the two of you.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03What's your antiques and collectibles synergy like?
0:03:03 > 0:03:04Well, I mean, of the two of us,
0:03:04 > 0:03:07I think you're the bona fide expert, I think.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10Well... Expert is a strong term to use for my knowledge.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12But I definitely know more than Sam.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16So what about tactics today, how are you going to work as a team?
0:03:16 > 0:03:18I think I'll probably be the leader.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19I'm probably the one that needs reining in
0:03:19 > 0:03:22to be told what to do, really. We're both quite impulsive.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24Would you describe yourselves as being competitive?
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Yeah. We're in it to win it. Yeah, definitely.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31So that's our Red team, now to our Blue team.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34So Julia, tell me how you met Julie, here.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Well, we met at an art class many years ago
0:03:37 > 0:03:39when our children were very young,
0:03:39 > 0:03:41and it's gone from there.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43We were the naughty ones who sat at the back of the class,
0:03:43 > 0:03:46eating the chocolate and having a bit of a chat.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48We were. So you've obviously got that artistic bent,
0:03:48 > 0:03:51which should stand you in pretty good stead, but Julia,
0:03:51 > 0:03:53I believe you're just about to retire from the police force.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56I am. I've had a wonderful career,
0:03:56 > 0:03:58and I've done lots of interesting things,
0:03:58 > 0:03:59and I'm currently a detective,
0:03:59 > 0:04:02behind the scenes, gathering intelligence.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04So, Julie, tell me what you do for a living.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06I'm a supply teacher, primary supply teacher,
0:04:06 > 0:04:08in and around North Yorkshire and Durham.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11That must make for an interesting career.
0:04:11 > 0:04:12It's fantastic, I love it.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Yeah. So let's get down to basics, ladies.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17What do you know about antiques and collectibles?
0:04:17 > 0:04:20It's not high, my knowledge in particular...
0:04:20 > 0:04:21THEY LAUGH
0:04:21 > 0:04:25..but I am finding an interest in history more, these days.
0:04:25 > 0:04:26And what about yourself, Julie?
0:04:26 > 0:04:29I have very little knowledge, hardly any at all.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32I like looking at things that have got a bit of history,
0:04:32 > 0:04:34but that's about all I know, really.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36So you're going to be looking at things
0:04:36 > 0:04:37from an aesthetic point of view, would you say?
0:04:37 > 0:04:40Probably, yes, I'll just sort of, like, "That's what I like."
0:04:40 > 0:04:42OK, well, it's a happy combination, it really is.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Well, obviously, you're going to need a game plan today,
0:04:44 > 0:04:47cos you've already heard, I mean, the Reds are in it to win it.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50They are, yeah. So how do you intend to take them on?
0:04:50 > 0:04:52I think it's the old against the young.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54We'll beat you. They're going to have a run for their money.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56Absolutely.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00Right, so, you're going to need some money before you do some buying.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03So ?300 to the Reds, and ?300 to the Blues.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06This is where you go off and you meet your respective experts.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08Thank you very much. OK, bye.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10Well, it strikes me that we've got something
0:05:10 > 0:05:12that might be described
0:05:12 > 0:05:16as a keynote and arresting competition coming our way.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17Let's see.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20All our teams need now are their experts.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27Helping to keep the Reds afloat, it's Nick Hall.
0:05:27 > 0:05:34And keeping an eye on the balance for the Blues, it's Jonathan Pratt.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36Well, Sam, Amelia, here we are in glorious York,
0:05:36 > 0:05:38a lot of shopping to do. What's on the shopping list?
0:05:38 > 0:05:41So maybe some silverware, definitely something that's sparkly.
0:05:41 > 0:05:42Bling, we like bling.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44Something quirky, something a bit interesting.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Something musical would be great.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48JULIA: Something funky, I think. Funky?
0:05:48 > 0:05:50Teams, your time starts now.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53Come on, let's go in there.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55JONATHAN: Right, let's go.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58So the Reds are heading into the Antique Centre of York...
0:05:59 > 0:06:02..and the Blues into the Red House Antique Centre.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05See, cabinets like this are always interesting because...
0:06:05 > 0:06:08The Reds are straight on the hunt for silver and sparkly.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09See that knife there?
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Yeah. Oh, yeah. That would be nearly 200 years old, something like that.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Really?! Oh, wow. Now if we're in luck, the blade'll be silver,
0:06:15 > 0:06:19and it will be hallmarked. The ticket price, I think it says ?28.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25OK, thank you. So there it is.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29Now, this is the area here that we want it to be silver.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31OK, so flip it over.
0:06:31 > 0:06:32You've got a nice set of hallmarks there,
0:06:32 > 0:06:34so you've got the Lion passant,
0:06:34 > 0:06:36that tells you that it is British hallmarked silver.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38And the mark of the assay office, in this case,
0:06:38 > 0:06:40which is an anchor, for Birmingham.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44Instantly, you've got the silver collectors on board at auction.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46The handle is lovely, it's original.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48It's all carved out of a piece of bone,
0:06:48 > 0:06:51and it is from that late Georgian period,
0:06:51 > 0:06:52so it's around 200 years old.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54It's a real piece of social history, isn't it?
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Who do you think would have used something like that?
0:06:56 > 0:06:59It would have been quite a wealthy house,
0:06:59 > 0:07:01professional men or a businessman.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Yeah. I love the carving on the...
0:07:03 > 0:07:05On the inside rim. Yeah. It's lovely, isn't it?
0:07:05 > 0:07:08This type of decoration is traditionally called bright cut,
0:07:08 > 0:07:10and they actually actively cut into the silver
0:07:10 > 0:07:14to create these little patterns, and the light bounces, as well.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15Yeah. That is quite something, isn't it?
0:07:15 > 0:07:17Do you want to put an offer in on that?
0:07:17 > 0:07:19What do you think you could stoop to?
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Would something like ?20, do you think...
0:07:21 > 0:07:23I would think... ..as a round figure?
0:07:23 > 0:07:25I can definitely speak to the dealer for you and see what they say.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27SAM: Yeah, thank you! Cheers.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30Fingers crossed, guys. That might... That might be our first item bought.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33How much do you think, profit-wise, we'd get on that?
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Certainly, if that walked into me on valuation day
0:07:36 > 0:07:39I would quite happily say ?20 to ?30. OK.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41Ah, you have news.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43I've spoken to the dealer, and he says ?20 is fine.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Oh, lovely. Brilliant. What do you think, then, first item bought?
0:07:46 > 0:07:47Yeah, I think so. For ?20, yeah.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49Let's go for it. You guys have a deal.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51Thank you very, very much. Thank you.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53The Reds aren't hanging about.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55First item bought in just five minutes.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59Blues, how are you settling in?
0:07:59 > 0:08:03Woo, look at this. Jonathan, what do you think to this?
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Not a lot of money. No.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08It's a preserve jar. I guess, yeah, you've got a little heart.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10I mean, it's quite simply engraved,
0:08:10 > 0:08:11it's electroplated, but you've got...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14I suppose the finial's quite sweet with a little wishbone on the top,
0:08:14 > 0:08:16and it's made of wishbone sides,
0:08:16 > 0:08:19so I suppose, then, it would be for something like cranberry
0:08:19 > 0:08:21or something to go with a meal.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23I quite like it, actually.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24Do you? What do you think, Julie?
0:08:24 > 0:08:26No. I don't, actually. You don't like it?
0:08:26 > 0:08:28It's quite quirky, but I don't...
0:08:28 > 0:08:30But not quirky enough for the Blues.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Now, can Nick smell a profit in this?
0:08:34 > 0:08:35You see that little scent bottle?
0:08:35 > 0:08:37Yeah. Oh, yeah. Beautiful.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39What I really like is that little panel on top
0:08:39 > 0:08:41with that floral spray,
0:08:41 > 0:08:43that is what's called pietra dura,
0:08:43 > 0:08:48and it's an Italian technique of inlaying different coloured marbles
0:08:48 > 0:08:52into other coloured marbles, and it's exquisite and highly prized.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Let's have a closer look.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56So you're saying about the marbling, is this
0:08:56 > 0:08:58this sort of floral bit here, or is it all around?
0:08:58 > 0:09:01It's this oval panel. So what is this, is this enamel?
0:09:01 > 0:09:03This is absolutely spot-on, yeah, this is all enamel,
0:09:03 > 0:09:05and coloured stones, as well.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07It's beautiful. All right.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10And it's that inlay that gives it the value, basically.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12Yes, that's real craftsmanship,
0:09:12 > 0:09:14particularly when it's that small and exquisite,
0:09:14 > 0:09:18cos you've got to hand cut all of those pieces of marble,
0:09:18 > 0:09:21and you've got to hand-cut the gap you're going to drop it into,
0:09:21 > 0:09:25and it's got to be absolutely flush, which it is - smooth.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27And they're asking... Fingers crossed.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30And see if they've spotted its value.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Aw, it's ?220.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34It's a lot of money.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36Aw, bad luck, find something cheaper.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Looks like Julie has found Humphrey Bogart.
0:09:39 > 0:09:40I really like him, I think he's great.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Do you? Humphrey.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45It's plaster, moulded plaster,
0:09:45 > 0:09:49so it's basically one of those novelty reproductions, you know.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51You often get Glenn Miller and all those sort of classical...
0:09:51 > 0:09:55So you'll have Sinatra, they were made sort of 20 or 30 years ago.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58It's got quite a lot of damage on it around the bottom.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01Because it's a very soft material.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02Novelty value,
0:10:02 > 0:10:05but it's not really something you'll turn over at auction.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07No. If he was Elvis, he'd be worth more, I think.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09Maybe.
0:10:09 > 0:10:10IMITATES ELVIS: Uh-huh-huh.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13See if you can find Elvis, then, ladies.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15Reds, is this something to write home about?
0:10:15 > 0:10:17We were just trying to get a closer look at the engraving
0:10:17 > 0:10:19on this little writing set here... Yeah.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21Oh, I see. ..cos we just saw that it was silver-plated.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23Quite a sweet little thing, really.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27It is, yeah. So it's in its fitted case, so you've got the seal.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29If you were sending a letter, you'd put hot wax on it,
0:10:29 > 0:10:31and you'd stamp it with the seal.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34And then the pen, for putting an...
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Well, you'd have to put a nib in it, wouldn't you?
0:10:36 > 0:10:38Mm. Yeah. Quite a nice little thing, really, isn't it?
0:10:38 > 0:10:41How much is it? 35. It's going for, yeah, 35.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42It's not overly dear, is it?
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Do you think that's something we can make a profit on, or...?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46Borderline, 20 to 30 quid.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48Well, maybe sort of hold it as a...
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Something for the back burner, yeah. As a reserve, yeah.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52Cos, yeah, we've got plenty of time left.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Yes, but that hour soon goes, Reds.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57Jonathan, does this count as funky?
0:10:57 > 0:11:00It's sort of a bit of style, and a bit of modern collectible,
0:11:00 > 0:11:01it's early 20th century.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05But it's this little jelly mould, sort of like a patty mould,
0:11:05 > 0:11:08and you know it's blank and white, so it's quite sculptural,
0:11:08 > 0:11:09and you could use it.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12Why don't you ask Steve, the shop owner, for a closer look?
0:11:12 > 0:11:14Could we ask you, please, about this jelly mould?
0:11:14 > 0:11:16Yeah, do you want to have a look at it?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18If you don't mind, yes, please.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25That's lovely, isn't it?
0:11:25 > 0:11:26What does it say inside?
0:11:26 > 0:11:27Made in England.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Is it, now? Basically, it is 20th century.
0:11:29 > 0:11:30Oh, yeah, upside down.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34I quite like that, actually. I do, too.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37On a marble countertop, that would be really pretty.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39I'll have a look, do you mind?
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Yeah.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Have a look, see, got a crack.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45I didn't spot that. Well spotted.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48OK. Well, we'll leave it, but thank you.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50Thank you very much.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52The cracks cause the Blues to wobble,
0:11:52 > 0:11:54but it's more silver for the Reds.
0:11:54 > 0:11:55Just something like this.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Obviously, it's quite expensive.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59And salts and little spoons.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04It's a nice little thing, and it's complete, it's ?145... Yeah.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06Would it make that at auction? Yeah.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09I should think auctioneer's estimate would be something like 80 to 120.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12Seems the Reds have expensive tastes.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14How are we doing for time, Jonathan?
0:12:14 > 0:12:18We've had 18, 19 minutes already, so our little...
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Right, let's move. We need to wiggle on, yeah.
0:12:20 > 0:12:21We do need to start thinking.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23I like, I like this red stuff.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25The basket? Yeah.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27Oh, my God, look at this.
0:12:27 > 0:12:28I know, sorry.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30it's like the Krypton Factor. There we are.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32Oh, now, you see, that is beautiful.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34That's lovely, isn't it? Yeah, I really like that.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37And the process is, making a white glass basket,
0:12:37 > 0:12:39dipping it into red glass, and then cutting it back.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41OK. These are often made in sort of Bohemia, Czechoslovakia,
0:12:41 > 0:12:44at the end of the 19th, early 20th century,
0:12:44 > 0:12:45but they still make them today,
0:12:45 > 0:12:48so if you see a nice network of scratches on the foot rim,
0:12:48 > 0:12:50you know it might be an older piece.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53If not, then still, you're looking at something which is decorative
0:12:53 > 0:12:54and you can feel the quality.
0:12:54 > 0:12:55I do like that one a lot, actually.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57The key to that, it says ?55.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00I don't think it's terribly old - it's copying an earlier piece -
0:13:00 > 0:13:02but it's a nice decorative object.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04And get the right price...
0:13:04 > 0:13:06OK. 35?
0:13:06 > 0:13:08Yeah. That would be lovely, I really like that.
0:13:08 > 0:13:09Should we shake on that?
0:13:09 > 0:13:12You're going to go straight there, your haggling's awful.
0:13:12 > 0:13:1635. No, I'm really sorry, can we try that one again?
0:13:16 > 0:13:18No. ?30.
0:13:18 > 0:13:19?30. ?30. OK, lovely.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22That's the way to negotiate, ladies.
0:13:22 > 0:13:2425 minutes, and the basket's in the bag.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27Reds, is this the real McCoy?
0:13:27 > 0:13:31It's copying something that should be 500 or 600 years old.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34This was probably produced somewhere between the wars,
0:13:34 > 0:13:37early 20th century, it's a copycat piece.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41OK. And they're asking ?48 for it.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of it.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45You're not? No. Maybe I'd like that sort of thing,
0:13:45 > 0:13:47but more elegant, a bit more modern.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50And something silver and sparkly, Amelia.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52Blues, this looks funky.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54It says on there... I think it says Ruskin, it says Ruskinware.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56Right. And is that popular? Would it sell?
0:13:56 > 0:13:58It would do, I mean, it's quite...
0:13:58 > 0:14:00I think it's asking enough money for it.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02Could we have a look at this orange vase...
0:14:02 > 0:14:03This one, yep.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06I'm sure it's got a better name than that, orange vase, but...
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Tangerine. Tangerine, thank you.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10Slightly smaller than an orange.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12So is it stamped Ruskin on the bottom?
0:14:12 > 0:14:14There we are, look, Ruskin, England, 1921.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17I just kind of really like that sort of thing.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19Yes. I like this. The history of it, as well.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21It's not going to run away in value,
0:14:21 > 0:14:22but, to me, this is sort of a bit of history
0:14:22 > 0:14:25which you can buy and collect - very decorative.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27I don't think it'd ever go down in value.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29It's striking, isn't?
0:14:29 > 0:14:31It is, it's a lovely glaze.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33Wendy, the price is ?68.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36What would be the best you could do for it?
0:14:36 > 0:14:38The dealer does 10%, but I could maybe ring him...
0:14:38 > 0:14:40I can only do 10%... Yes.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41..but I can ring him
0:14:41 > 0:14:43to see if he could do a better price for you.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45Yeah. Yes, could you see what the best...
0:14:45 > 0:14:47Yeah, yeah. ..he could do with that?
0:14:47 > 0:14:48That would be lovely, thank you.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Let's hope Wendy can get you a better price, then, Blues.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53Reds, is this a good spot?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56I rather like the look of that telescope.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58Traditionally, these were 19th century.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00It's got the original leather.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Let's pull it out. So it's one, two...
0:15:03 > 0:15:05..three. It's a three-draw.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08So it's a pocket telescope.
0:15:08 > 0:15:09Probably naval. OK.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11OK.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12Now it's the smaller draw
0:15:12 > 0:15:15that you to tend to get the maker's name engraved on it.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17And there isn't one on there.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18Is there not something just there?
0:15:18 > 0:15:21Ah! Well spotted.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22Good eye, Sam. Oh, well done, you.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26Have a go. It says Broadwick Scarborough.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27So it's a Yorkshire piece...
0:15:27 > 0:15:29Oh, right.
0:15:29 > 0:15:30..which is interesting.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34OK, so condition-wise...
0:15:35 > 0:15:37That slides back so you can look through it.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39And then that slides shut and protects it.
0:15:39 > 0:15:40It's always a good start. Yeah.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44This end, the cap protects the lens and the lens isn't cracked.
0:15:44 > 0:15:45OK.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48The leather's all there.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51Price-wise, ?55.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54So how much do you think the telescope could go for?
0:15:54 > 0:15:56With the right buyers in the room and with local interest,
0:15:56 > 0:15:58it could make ?100. Really?!
0:15:58 > 0:16:00Could do. It's got the potential.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Yeah. I'll go and find Becky.
0:16:02 > 0:16:03OK. See if we can do a deal on this.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05Yep. Great. And I'll be back in a minute.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06Lovely, thank you.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Looks like you've spotted a bargain, Reds.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10Always, cheap is better.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Well, yeah. But I think 40, hopefully, would be a realistic ask.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14I think 40 seems like a nice price, yeah.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16Yeah, yeah.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Ahoy, there, me shipmates. I come bearing news.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21Hi. News from afar. What are you thinking?
0:16:21 > 0:16:22Crikey. We like it, I think, yeah.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24Yeah, I think me and Amelia agreed
0:16:24 > 0:16:26if we could get somewhere in the region of 40 to 45,
0:16:26 > 0:16:28we'd be quite happy to go with it.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Yeah, we would be happy with that. What, what...
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Lucky for you, I've negotiated it down,
0:16:32 > 0:16:34and it can be yours for ?45.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36OK. OK. So are you sure we're going to buy it?
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Our second buy? Yeah, sounds good.
0:16:38 > 0:16:39?45? You know what? Let's go for it.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Yeah? We're going to see a profit with it?
0:16:41 > 0:16:43I think so, yeah. Absolutely. You sure?
0:16:43 > 0:16:45Yeah. Come on, then. Let's go and get it paid for. Come on.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48Go and buy item number two, then, Reds.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51Blues, do you have a good price for the vase?
0:16:51 > 0:16:54Here she comes. Right, Wendy.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56The best on that is going to be 50.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58That's sort of in the middle of an estimate.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00You know it's 40 to 60, ?50 you could get...
0:17:00 > 0:17:02It could be... Get ?10 on it. I mean...
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Let's go for it. Yep, OK.
0:17:04 > 0:17:05Yeah, let's go for it.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07We like that one. Yes, we will.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09No haggling there. Thank you.
0:17:09 > 0:17:1235 minutes in, and some of the pressure is off the Blues.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14It's 2-2.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16So whilst the teams track down their third item,
0:17:16 > 0:17:19I'm popping back to the York Castle Museum
0:17:19 > 0:17:21to find out about its sweet history.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32Some of the big names in confectionery
0:17:32 > 0:17:33all began life in York.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37Terry's, Rowntree's and Craven's were major employers here
0:17:37 > 0:17:41from the end of the 18th through to the end of the 19th century.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45York's earliest recorded confectioner was in 1646.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49But the industry as we know it started 100 years later
0:17:49 > 0:17:52when drinking chocolate was sold in a local grocer's shop.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55By the 1860s, Rowntree's bought the business
0:17:55 > 0:17:57and went into production.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01Em, one of the curators here, is going to tell me more.
0:18:01 > 0:18:02Now, why York?
0:18:02 > 0:18:04That's a good question.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08Well, York in the 18th century was a real kind of very, very popular
0:18:08 > 0:18:10tourist destination for really wealthy people.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12They could afford sugary sweets.
0:18:12 > 0:18:13They could afford chocolate.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15Hardly anybody else could.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17And then, later on in the 19th century,
0:18:17 > 0:18:18you get the railways coming
0:18:18 > 0:18:21and you also have really good road links from York.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23So if you think about, in about 1840,
0:18:23 > 0:18:27Joseph Terry was selling his wares to 70 towns all over Yorkshire.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Now, you've got some fascinating items in your collection.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32But what have you brought along to show me?
0:18:32 > 0:18:35Well, we've got one thing here from Terry's,
0:18:35 > 0:18:37one thing from Rowntree's and one thing from Craven's -
0:18:37 > 0:18:40the three big manufacturers from the city.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43We have a wonderful little chocolate box from Terry's.
0:18:43 > 0:18:44Dates from about 1900.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46So this is the box lid, and inside,
0:18:46 > 0:18:49you've got all of these little tiny boxes,
0:18:49 > 0:18:52and they have an individual chocolate inside each of them.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54Now, we know that this is a treat just for the wealthy
0:18:54 > 0:18:59because chocolate boxes used to retail for up to 100 shillings each.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00The average family in York
0:19:00 > 0:19:03would be lucky to be earning 20 shillings a week.
0:19:03 > 0:19:04That's bizarre!
0:19:04 > 0:19:06It's almost like, today, you'd be paying what?
0:19:06 > 0:19:10I don't know, 300, 400, ?500 for a box of chocolates?
0:19:10 > 0:19:14Bonkers. In the 1920s if a young man gave a young woman
0:19:14 > 0:19:16a box of chocolates, that was tantamount to a wedding proposal.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18HE LAUGHS
0:19:18 > 0:19:20You'd have to be careful, wouldn't you, you know?
0:19:20 > 0:19:22You would. Anyway, what's this?
0:19:22 > 0:19:25What's the tin? This is a tin of Rowntree's cocoa.
0:19:25 > 0:19:26It was made here in York,
0:19:26 > 0:19:29and it went off on an Antarctic expedition with Shackleton
0:19:29 > 0:19:31and then came back again.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33So we believe that this was part of the unused stores
0:19:33 > 0:19:34that were kept on the ship.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Well, I can see the importance of the tin.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39I mean, obviously its historical connection,
0:19:39 > 0:19:42but bearing in mind all the tins you have here,
0:19:42 > 0:19:47I mean, this place is a Mecca for your tin-collector of today.
0:19:47 > 0:19:48But what about the book?
0:19:48 > 0:19:51What's that all about? Well, the book is really exciting.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55The book belonged to the Craven's business, which Mary Ann Craven ran.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58And it comes from about the 1890s.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02And if you look, it has their industrial recipes inside.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06So this recipe for chocolate sweets has 35lbs of sugar,
0:20:06 > 0:20:10two thirds of a gallon of water, 7lbs of gelatine in there, as well.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14So you can imagine this is going to be making a vast quantity of sweets.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Well, thank you, Em. Fascinating stuff.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19But meanwhile, let's get back to our teams
0:20:19 > 0:20:22to see if they're having any sweet success with their shopping.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33Back to it, and there's just over 15 minutes left.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35Both teams have one more item to find.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Sam, what have you spotted?
0:20:37 > 0:20:39I've just investigated some bling.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42I mean, for a mere ?2,000, we could get this ring.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44I mean... Oh, I'm not even sure if I like it that much.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46Try and find something more
0:20:46 > 0:20:48in the Bargain Hunt price range, then, Reds.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Blues, what are you up to?
0:20:50 > 0:20:53We've got ten more minutes to go, so let's have a look in some of these.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55Wow, look at those glasses!
0:20:55 > 0:20:56Yeah, nice. I like those.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58Yeah. That's quite a nice set.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00Yeah. At an auction you generally get about ?10 a glass
0:21:00 > 0:21:01if they're nice quality.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03And they're way off of that.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05At least twice on the label...
0:21:05 > 0:21:06Yeah. What you're saying.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08You could ask, yeah. There's no harm in asking.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10I quite like that, as well, actually.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12That looks very reminiscent of Grandma's.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14It is actually Clarice Cliff. Is it? It is. Oh, wow!
0:21:14 > 0:21:16So let's get Wendy or Steve...
0:21:16 > 0:21:18Yep. Yeah, OK. ..come over and have a look.
0:21:18 > 0:21:19Yeah, yep.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21Yes, time is of the essence, teams.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25Sam, Nick's found something right up your street.
0:21:25 > 0:21:26So, gather round, my friends.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30Gather round. For you, I've got a Victorian silver brooch
0:21:30 > 0:21:32with a guitar on it.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Now, is that not two wish-list items with one object?
0:21:35 > 0:21:36In one, yeah, it is.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38Have I done well? I think you've done very well.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40Have I ticked all the boxes?
0:21:40 > 0:21:42I think you have. It should be Victorian silver.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45So let's have a closer look
0:21:45 > 0:21:47and just make sure it is what we think it is.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49So, it's in a pretty little box.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53It's not hallmarked silver.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57It's going to have silver, probably mixed with other metals,
0:21:57 > 0:21:59so strictly speaking, it's what you call white metal.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02Right. That's the cataloguing term in auctions.
0:22:02 > 0:22:07OK. But, you know, it ticks boxes because it's bling and it's musical.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08It might not be to your taste.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10You might prefer the pen set. But it's just an option.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13I'm just worried that it's something that we might like,
0:22:13 > 0:22:14but not necessarily... It says 34 quid. Yeah.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17It's not cheap for something that's not hallmarked.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20If it was hallmarked, I'd be quite happy at the price.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22OK. It's the sort of thing that might make a tenner.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Or it might make ?40 to ?50.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Yeah. Of course, the other consideration is,
0:22:26 > 0:22:27you've got five minutes left.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30Only five minutes? Oh, wow. Not that I want to put any pressure on you.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33But you've got five minutes and counting.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35Five minutes and counting. How much can we reduce it down to?
0:22:35 > 0:22:37Yeah. You hold that.
0:22:37 > 0:22:38I'll go and ask the question.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41And watch the time cos it's ticking, it's ticking.
0:22:41 > 0:22:42Right-oh.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44Yes, time's ticking, Blues.
0:22:44 > 0:22:50Wendy's taking over the negotiating as Steve's popped out.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55The thing with Clarice Cliff, it's glazed and then they decorate.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57It's always decorated over the glaze.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59This is a bit late for Clarice in style.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01It's not really overtly Deco...
0:23:01 > 0:23:02It's back into flowers.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05A little bit more sort of traditional.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07Nice condition. Because it's an over-glazed decoration,
0:23:07 > 0:23:10often the enamel is worn, scratched.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12Yeah. But that's in nice order, really.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Price is... It says 95.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Steve would accept 50?
0:23:18 > 0:23:19Yeah, he would.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21He's not here. You can't argue. Maybe.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23Maybe! I don't know.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25I'll let you take the blame.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28The alternatives... I'll put that back there for a minute.
0:23:28 > 0:23:29..are these glasses here.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31The set of six.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35Reds, any closer to making a decision?
0:23:35 > 0:23:37What do you think? Would you be tempted to...?
0:23:37 > 0:23:39I'll leave the decision with you, if you want.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41OK. That's always a terrible idea.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44That's how we end up in bother.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Right, guys, there is some movement on the price.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50OK. And the lowest it could be would be ?25.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52OK. It depends, really, what you're thinking.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54It's head or heart, isn't it?
0:23:54 > 0:23:56You know, you've got two minutes left.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59I'm a heart kind of gal. So I think we should go for it.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01I think we came in for something bling and something music, so, yep.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04So we're going to go with this, are we? Yeah. We're going to do it?
0:24:04 > 0:24:05Let's do it. Yeah.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08Well done. Right, got to go and get it bought.
0:24:08 > 0:24:09And that's all shopped out.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11Well done.
0:24:11 > 0:24:12Yes, well done.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14Blues, what's it going to be?
0:24:14 > 0:24:15Clarice Cliff or the glassware?
0:24:15 > 0:24:19Now, they've got a price ticket of 125.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22I mean, again, they're not terribly old, that's the thing.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25Yeah. Ah, right. Do you think they're not quite...
0:24:25 > 0:24:27Well, that's right.
0:24:27 > 0:24:28The Clarice is right.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32These are quite light. And you can see it's very rounded facet edges.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34Let's go for the Clarice Cliff, then.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38OK. So, we're going to take advantage of Steve.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40Yes.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44Do it. I'll give him the money.
0:24:44 > 0:24:45Shake hands on it.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Phew, well done.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51Right, teams, time's up.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54Come on, let's go. I think we deserve a rest now.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Let's check out what the Red team bought.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01First up, silver was on the Red's shopping list,
0:25:01 > 0:25:03and they paid ?20 for this George III knife.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09Next, they focused on this telescope.
0:25:09 > 0:25:10?45 paid.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17And finally, our musicians settled on this guitar brooch,
0:25:17 > 0:25:19bought for ?25.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23Well, you set off with a shopping list
0:25:23 > 0:25:24and you stuck to it, didn't you?
0:25:24 > 0:25:27Think so. It was a good start, there, Nick, wasn't it?
0:25:27 > 0:25:29Very good. Dream team, Eric.
0:25:29 > 0:25:30Absolute pleasure to work with.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32They kept you dangling at the end there, didn't they?
0:25:32 > 0:25:34Went down to the wire. Yeah.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36But we had a plan B up our sleeve, didn't we? Yep.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39Amelia, what's your favourite item of the three you bought?
0:25:39 > 0:25:40The pin badge at the end.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42The one with the guitar on it.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45It sort of embodies both me and Sam's personalities.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47Sam, what about yourself? What's your favourite?
0:25:47 > 0:25:49Yeah, I really did like the pin badge, as well, actually,
0:25:49 > 0:25:52cos I thought it did bring together the music, jewellery element.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54But I was also a big fan of the telescope.
0:25:54 > 0:25:55So which of the two? Make your mind up.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57Oh, I think we'll go with the telescope.
0:25:57 > 0:25:59Which of the three is going to give you the biggest profit?
0:25:59 > 0:26:02I think the telescope is going to give us the biggest profit.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04Yeah. Are you going with that, Sam? I'd agree with that, yeah.
0:26:04 > 0:26:06OK. So how much did you spend today, you two?
0:26:06 > 0:26:08?90, all together.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10?90, which means you're going to give me 210.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12210. OK.
0:26:12 > 0:26:13There you go. OK.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15And I'm going to give it over to Nick.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17You could do a lot with that.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19And have you got your eye on anything in particular?
0:26:19 > 0:26:21Well, I'm kind of inspired by our history student here,
0:26:21 > 0:26:23so I'm going to try and find something
0:26:23 > 0:26:25with a real historical interest for you.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28So, while Nick goes off to find his historical bonus buy,
0:26:28 > 0:26:31let's remind ourselves what the Blue team bought.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37First item bought was this colourful basket, ?30 paid.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Next up was this Ruskin vase.
0:26:44 > 0:26:45?50 paid.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52And finally, they bought a Bargain Hunt favourite -
0:26:52 > 0:26:55this Clarice Cliff bowl - for another ?50.
0:26:58 > 0:26:59Ladies, I've got to say,
0:26:59 > 0:27:02you were like two little girls in a sweet shop.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05You couldn't make your mind up. You wanted everything.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07We did. Absolutely, yeah.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09It was a near-run thing.
0:27:09 > 0:27:14I mean, the 59th minute, you managed to get your third and final item.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16That was cutting it fine.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18So, Julie, what's your favourite item?
0:27:18 > 0:27:20It was the Clarice Cliff bowl that we got at the end.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23And I liked it because it reminded me of my nan
0:27:23 > 0:27:25and I can just remember her having sweets or something
0:27:25 > 0:27:27in something very similar.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29And, Julia, what about your favourite item?
0:27:29 > 0:27:31The orange Ruskin vase
0:27:31 > 0:27:33which I think is probably from the northern end of the country.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35Excellent.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38All right. So, Julie, what's going to give you the biggest profit?
0:27:38 > 0:27:40I think it's going to be the orange vase.
0:27:40 > 0:27:41Julia, what about you?
0:27:41 > 0:27:45I think it might be the cranberry glass basket.
0:27:45 > 0:27:48Either way, how much did you spend?
0:27:48 > 0:27:50BOTH: 130.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53130. So cross my palm with ?170.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56OK. It doesn't stay in my palm for very long.
0:27:56 > 0:27:57It goes over to JP over there.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00So, Jonathan, have you got your eye on anything?
0:28:00 > 0:28:01I haven't got a clue.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04They liked absolutely everything in every cabinet.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07Right. Jewellery, silver, ceramics, the lot.
0:28:07 > 0:28:09So, I've got a lot of work to do now. OK.
0:28:09 > 0:28:13Well, while Jonathan goes off on mission impossible,
0:28:13 > 0:28:16we're going off to the auction.
0:28:25 > 0:28:26Well, we're in Darlington,
0:28:26 > 0:28:29we're at Thomas Watson's auction house,
0:28:29 > 0:28:30and I'm joined by auctioneer David Elstob.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33Nice to be here, David. Great to have you here.
0:28:33 > 0:28:35So, let's start with the Red team.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37And the first item we're going to look at
0:28:37 > 0:28:41is the Georgian butter knife.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43I like it. It's a real antique.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46Yeah. It's a Birmingham hallmark for 1817,
0:28:46 > 0:28:48and we think it's by Joseph Taylor.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50Listed silversmith.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53I don't think it's of huge value but it's nice, it's in good condition.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55So, estimate?
0:28:55 > 0:28:5830 to 50. Oh, right, good start, Reds.
0:28:58 > 0:28:59Cos they paid ?20 for it.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02Very well done. Yeah, I think so, too.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04Second item they bought is the telescope.
0:29:04 > 0:29:08So, what's the demand like in this part of the north of England?
0:29:08 > 0:29:10I think there will be a lot of demand for it.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12Yeah? I do. I like it.
0:29:12 > 0:29:13It's not a terribly big one.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15If it was one of the top makers, Dollond Aitchison,
0:29:15 > 0:29:18something like that, a good London maker,
0:29:18 > 0:29:19we could be talking big money.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21But it's a nice piece.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24I think somebody will probably use it on the desk as a nice decoration.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26OK, what about your estimate?
0:29:26 > 0:29:2830 to 50, again.
0:29:28 > 0:29:29They paid ?45 for it.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33And they both think that it's going to give them the biggest profit.
0:29:33 > 0:29:35I think they have a reason to be optimistic.
0:29:35 > 0:29:36I don't want to play cards with you.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39You keep your cards very close to your chest.
0:29:39 > 0:29:44Now, the third item is that little silver guitar brooch.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46It's a fun little novelty.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48I wish it was hallmarked - unfortunately, it's not.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51So, you've described it as white metal, I assume.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53I've not mentioned the metal at all.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55I've just said a novelty guitar brooch,
0:29:55 > 0:29:57let people make their own minds up on that one.
0:29:57 > 0:29:58OK. Estimate?
0:29:58 > 0:29:5920 to 30.
0:29:59 > 0:30:03Right, well, that's sort of midway because they paid ?25 for it.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05I think they're in with a chance.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08Well, they may or may not need their bonus buy.
0:30:08 > 0:30:10Either way, let's have a look at it.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16So, Amelia and Sam, you left Nick ?210
0:30:16 > 0:30:18to go out and play with on your behalf.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21Nick, you said you're going to go out
0:30:21 > 0:30:23and get something sort of historical,
0:30:23 > 0:30:26bearing in mind what Sam here is studying at the moment.
0:30:26 > 0:30:30Yeah, I was kind of inspired by your study of history, so, are you ready?
0:30:30 > 0:30:32This is a piece of history.
0:30:34 > 0:30:37OK. OK. The best bit is to come.
0:30:37 > 0:30:38Ah, there we go.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40And there it is. Now, this is history in your hand.
0:30:40 > 0:30:45This is a 400-million-year-old trilobite fossilised.
0:30:45 > 0:30:49Would have been crawling around the sea beds of Morocco.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52Beautifully preserved and then cut out in this piece of rock
0:30:52 > 0:30:54that it was found inside.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57Now, if that's not history in your hand, I don't know what is.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59That's pretty cool. I could definitely get behind that.
0:30:59 > 0:31:01It's sculpturally beautiful, as well,
0:31:01 > 0:31:03and it's almost got a contemporary sculptural feel,
0:31:03 > 0:31:05but it's the oldest thing in the auction -
0:31:05 > 0:31:06bar Eric and myself, of course.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08THEY LAUGH
0:31:08 > 0:31:10Can I hold it? Have a look. Absolutely, please do.
0:31:10 > 0:31:11It's so cool. An excellent find, Nick.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14It's... Yeah, and it's really well preserved.
0:31:14 > 0:31:15Like, you can see every little detail of it.
0:31:15 > 0:31:18That's what I liked about it. You can see exactly that.
0:31:18 > 0:31:20That's really cool. Do you mind if I...?
0:31:20 > 0:31:22So, how much did you spend on that one?
0:31:22 > 0:31:25For this amazing piece of history I paid the princely sum of ?60.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27That's pretty good. That's not a lot.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29I thought so. And how much do you think it will make?
0:31:29 > 0:31:31Now that's the million-dollar question.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33It's just down to the punters on the day.
0:31:33 > 0:31:36Who wants to own such an incredibly beautiful historical object?
0:31:36 > 0:31:39Mm-hm. And if all else fails, it'll make a nice paperweight.
0:31:39 > 0:31:40Well, that's it. Well, there you go.
0:31:40 > 0:31:43This must be a record for this programme.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46I don't think we've ever had anything so ancient.
0:31:46 > 0:31:47But you've got to remember
0:31:47 > 0:31:49that you don't have to make your decision right now.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52Wait till you've sold your first three items, and then
0:31:52 > 0:31:54just go with your instincts.
0:31:54 > 0:31:55But in the meantime, let's find out
0:31:55 > 0:31:59what our auctioneer has to say about Nick's Moroccan trilobite.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05So, one bonus buy, and, in all fairness,
0:32:05 > 0:32:07probably one of the most ancient things
0:32:07 > 0:32:10that I think has ever appeared on this programme. Very interesting.
0:32:10 > 0:32:15A Moroccan trilobite, and the condition of it is excellent.
0:32:15 > 0:32:17That market now is quite up-and-coming,
0:32:17 > 0:32:18so I think it might do well.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20Estimate? 30 to 50.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23Well, I think Nick may have chanced his arm on that one -
0:32:23 > 0:32:24he paid ?60 for it -
0:32:24 > 0:32:26but it's a funny old market, isn't this?
0:32:26 > 0:32:29On any given day, that might well exceed my estimate
0:32:29 > 0:32:31and what they paid for it.
0:32:31 > 0:32:35So over to the Blue team, and this is Julie and Julia.
0:32:35 > 0:32:39And the first item is this colourful glass basket.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42Very pretty basket, ruby glass, I would call the colour.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44Some people call it ruby flash glass.
0:32:44 > 0:32:47I think it's probably from the Czech Republic.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50Yep. I see a lot of this type of glass in Prague
0:32:50 > 0:32:51and places like that.
0:32:51 > 0:32:53Not hugely old, but very decorative.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55Yep. What sort of value have you put on that?
0:32:55 > 0:32:5730 to 50, in my book.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59OK, they paid ?30 for it.
0:32:59 > 0:33:01So that could do them a few favours.
0:33:01 > 0:33:04It's a tough sell, but I think they're in with a chance.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08OK. Item number two is the Ruskin orange glaze vase.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10Buyers for this sort of thing out in this part of the world?
0:33:10 > 0:33:13Yeah, many of them, many online.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16Made in Birmingham, by William Howson Taylor,
0:33:16 > 0:33:18and this one's dated 1921.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21I do like that in a pot, when they put the date on, don't you?
0:33:21 > 0:33:25People like that. They can almost create a timeline of their ceramics,
0:33:25 > 0:33:26which I think is nice. Estimate?
0:33:26 > 0:33:3140 to 60. Paid ?50 for it, this is Julie's favourite, by the way.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34It's mine, as well. That all bodes rather well, doesn't it?
0:33:34 > 0:33:38I think it'll do well. Last but not least, item number three.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41A Clarice Cliff bowl.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43Great name. The market for Clarice Cliff
0:33:43 > 0:33:45seems to be quite buoyant still,
0:33:45 > 0:33:48certainly money from Australian collectors at the moment, for it.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52And it's a nice pattern, it's Viscaria, so I think it'll do well.
0:33:52 > 0:33:54Estimate? Estimate's 40 to 60.
0:33:54 > 0:33:58Well, they paid ?50 for it, so all things being equal,
0:33:58 > 0:34:01they may or may not need their bonus buy,
0:34:01 > 0:34:03but let's find out what it is.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06So, Julie and Julia,
0:34:06 > 0:34:10you gave JP a sizeable ?170 to go and spend on your behalf.
0:34:10 > 0:34:13JP, I think you said to me at the time, "I haven't got a clue."
0:34:13 > 0:34:15I wanted to find something I thought you might like,
0:34:15 > 0:34:17and then something hit me. OK.
0:34:17 > 0:34:18But did I spend ?170?
0:34:20 > 0:34:21Oh, wow! Fantastic!
0:34:23 > 0:34:26We did see a jelly mould at one point, and I rather liked it.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28The thing about jelly moulds I really like
0:34:28 > 0:34:31is that they're very architectural, they're very practical.
0:34:31 > 0:34:33So you've got this sort of object
0:34:33 > 0:34:36which has a sculptural quality but can be used.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39This is a porcelain one by Shelley, early 20th century,
0:34:39 > 0:34:42I just really like it. How much was it?
0:34:42 > 0:34:43It was a tenner.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45Wow. Even better.
0:34:45 > 0:34:46You like it? I do.
0:34:46 > 0:34:47Yeah. I really like the shape.
0:34:47 > 0:34:49I think it's beautiful, actually.
0:34:49 > 0:34:51What do you think it will make at auction?
0:34:51 > 0:34:52Well, a tenner is nothing.
0:34:52 > 0:34:54So it could double its money, it could treble its money.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57I don't think it's ?50, it might be 30.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59Obviously, you don't have to make your minds up now.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01Wait till you've sold your first three items,
0:35:01 > 0:35:03and then that's when you make your big decision.
0:35:03 > 0:35:04But in the meantime,
0:35:04 > 0:35:06let's find out what the auctioneer has to say
0:35:06 > 0:35:09about JP's Shelley jelly mould.
0:35:11 > 0:35:12Well, here it is.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15Your thoughts, please.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17It's a nice jelly mould. It is.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20By Shelley. Potters, early 20th century.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23Well-known for their very Art Deco designs and geometric shapes.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25Estimate? 30 to 40.
0:35:25 > 0:35:28Jonathan Pratt went out and bought that for a tenner.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31Some serious haggling has taken place there.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33He's got a PhD in it.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35THEY LAUGH So you're taking the auction today?
0:35:35 > 0:35:37Yes, I am. Excellent.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40Well, we're looking forward to a lively sale.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43At ?100, 110. 110 bid.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46At 110.
0:35:46 > 0:35:47We're raring to go. Yeah.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49Excitement factor's kicked in, yeah?
0:35:49 > 0:35:53I'm ready. My blood is running through my veins.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57Good, good, good. Positive thinking, everybody.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59Positive thinking. Here's your first item.
0:35:59 > 0:36:02It's your George III silver butter knife.
0:36:02 > 0:36:03And you paid? ?20.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05?20 for it. And it's coming up now.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08281. A nice bit of Georgian silver.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11A butter knife. Birmingham hallmark for 1817.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13We think it's probably by Joseph Taylor.
0:36:13 > 0:36:14I'll start you, ?20.
0:36:14 > 0:36:1620 bid.
0:36:16 > 0:36:18?20. ?20. 25 in the room.
0:36:18 > 0:36:1925 bid, the room.
0:36:19 > 0:36:2025 to see 30.
0:36:20 > 0:36:2230, anywhere?
0:36:22 > 0:36:23At 25, then.
0:36:23 > 0:36:24Fair warning.
0:36:24 > 0:36:25A little more. Come on.
0:36:25 > 0:36:26I'm going to sell. 30 online.
0:36:26 > 0:36:27Yes! Brilliant.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29One more. 35 in the room.
0:36:29 > 0:36:3035 bid in the room.
0:36:30 > 0:36:3235 and the internet's out.
0:36:32 > 0:36:3335 bid in the room, then.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36All done and finished at 35.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38Yes! 35.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40Good start, boys and girls.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42A plus of ?15.
0:36:42 > 0:36:44And we sold for 35.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46Item number two, it's your telescope.
0:36:46 > 0:36:47Paid ?45 for it.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50You think this is going to give you two the biggest profit.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53We hope so, yeah. We are about to find out because it's coming up now.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55284 is a brass three-draw telescope.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57Nice quality. I'll start you at ?30.
0:36:57 > 0:36:5830, I'm bid.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00?30, I'm bid the telescope.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02At 30. I'll take 35.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03?30, bid with me.
0:37:03 > 0:37:0430 bid. 35 anywhere?
0:37:04 > 0:37:07That's disappointing. Come on.
0:37:07 > 0:37:09We're going to lose all the profit we've just got.
0:37:09 > 0:37:11At ?30, then. All done at ?30.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13All done.
0:37:13 > 0:37:16I'm afraid that's just given you a minus 15.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18So we're on zero
0:37:18 > 0:37:20at the moment.
0:37:20 > 0:37:22It's not the end of the world.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25Next item coming up is the novelty guitar brooch.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27You paid ?25 for it, yeah?
0:37:27 > 0:37:28And here it is.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30287 is a novelty guitar brooch.
0:37:30 > 0:37:3115, I'm bid.
0:37:31 > 0:37:3415, I'm bid. A sweet little thing this.
0:37:34 > 0:37:3520, bid in the room.
0:37:35 > 0:37:37Come on. A bit more.
0:37:37 > 0:37:3825, anywhere?
0:37:38 > 0:37:40?20, it is, in the room.
0:37:40 > 0:37:41Are we all done and finished?
0:37:41 > 0:37:43Selling at ?20.
0:37:43 > 0:37:44At ?20, all done.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49Oh, so ?20.
0:37:49 > 0:37:52We are in a -?5 situation.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55It is bonus-buy decision time.
0:37:55 > 0:37:57It's the Moroccan trilobite.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59And you paid ?60.
0:37:59 > 0:38:01Yeah. So are you going to go with the bonus buy?
0:38:01 > 0:38:03I think we are. We're just going to go for it.
0:38:03 > 0:38:05Because it's coming up now.
0:38:05 > 0:38:06293.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08A real antique. A Moroccan trilobite.
0:38:08 > 0:38:11Interesting piece. I'll start you at ?20.
0:38:11 > 0:38:13It's got to be worth more than that.
0:38:13 > 0:38:1420, I'm bid. 25.
0:38:14 > 0:38:1630. 35 bid.
0:38:16 > 0:38:1835, bid on the gallery.
0:38:18 > 0:38:2035, 40 online.
0:38:20 > 0:38:2245? Can't tempt you, sir?
0:38:22 > 0:38:24Come on.
0:38:24 > 0:38:25?40, it is on the internet. ?40, bid.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27I'll take five. One more.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30It's only an extra fiver. Yeah, go on!
0:38:30 > 0:38:3345 bid. 45, 50 online.
0:38:33 > 0:38:35?50, it is on the internet.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37I'm pushing my luck now. At ?50 and all done.
0:38:39 > 0:38:4350! Oh. Well, it was a bold go-for-it, wasn't it?
0:38:43 > 0:38:47It leaves you with a total of -15.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50Deadpan faces. Not a word to the Blue team.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52Oh, that's going to be difficult.
0:38:57 > 0:38:58So here we are, ladies.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01Here we are. I just need to know how we are feeling at the moment.
0:39:01 > 0:39:02Come on. BOTH: Excited.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05That's what I want. A bit nervous, but excited.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07Yeah. Nervous expectation, I hope.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10Are you auction regulars? Not regulars, but we've been to some.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12You have. Always an advantage.
0:39:12 > 0:39:14First item is coming up.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18It's your Bohemian/Czech ruby and clear glass basket.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20You paid ?30 for it.
0:39:20 > 0:39:21And it's coming up now.
0:39:21 > 0:39:24309 is a Bohemian ruby and clear glass basket.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26Not particularly old but very decorative.
0:39:26 > 0:39:28I'll start you ?20.
0:39:28 > 0:39:2920, I'm bid for it.
0:39:29 > 0:39:3125, 30, 35 in the room.
0:39:31 > 0:39:3335.
0:39:33 > 0:39:34The gentleman has bid at 35.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36I'll take 40, next.
0:39:36 > 0:39:38At 35, bid, it is, then.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41A room bid. At ?35, all done.
0:39:41 > 0:39:4335.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46It's a profit, ladies.
0:39:46 > 0:39:48It's a ?5 profit.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50Next item, Ruskin Orange glazed vase.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54Dated 1921, paid ?50 for it, and it's coming up now.
0:39:54 > 0:39:57312 is a Ruskin orange glazed vase.
0:39:57 > 0:39:59Has its date on it, 1921.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01A lovely little pot. One of my favourites.
0:40:01 > 0:40:02I'll start you at ?25.
0:40:02 > 0:40:0425, I'm bid.
0:40:04 > 0:40:0630 bid. 35 bid.
0:40:06 > 0:40:0835 bid. 40.
0:40:08 > 0:40:09And five. 45.
0:40:09 > 0:40:1145 bid, the Ruskin.
0:40:11 > 0:40:12At 45, 50 bid.
0:40:12 > 0:40:13Yes!
0:40:13 > 0:40:15Are we all done and finished?
0:40:15 > 0:40:18I'm going to sell. At ?50, all done at 50.
0:40:18 > 0:40:2150! That's brilliant.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23So, ladies, you've broken even there. Excellent.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26So that still leaves you with a positive ?5.
0:40:26 > 0:40:29OK? Excellent. Next item is the Clarice Cliff.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32All in a name. You paid 50 for this.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34And it's coming up now.
0:40:34 > 0:40:36315.
0:40:36 > 0:40:38One of our favourites. Clarice Cliff.
0:40:38 > 0:40:39A nice Viscaria-pattern bowl.
0:40:39 > 0:40:43Lovely shape. I'll start you at ?25.
0:40:43 > 0:40:4525, I'm bid. The Clarice Cliff. 30.
0:40:45 > 0:40:4835. 40 in the room.
0:40:48 > 0:40:5045, the internet likes.
0:40:50 > 0:40:5250, sir? The bid's on the internet.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54?45. I'll take 50, next.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56At 45. 50 is back in.
0:40:56 > 0:40:58?50, in the room.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01Fair warning at ?50.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05Break even. Another break even!
0:41:05 > 0:41:08But it does leave you still with a plus five.
0:41:08 > 0:41:11OK? It's decision time, girls.
0:41:11 > 0:41:13Yes. Getting the wobbles? Go for it.
0:41:13 > 0:41:15Definitely. Bonus buy? Definitely.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17One jelly mould, cost... Only a tenner.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19The auctioneer liked that bonus buy.
0:41:19 > 0:41:20He's quoting ?30 to ?40 on it.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22That's the presale estimate.
0:41:22 > 0:41:25He likes it. You like it, I like it.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28Let's hope the people out there like it.
0:41:28 > 0:41:30321 is a Shelley pottery jelly mould.
0:41:30 > 0:41:32I'll start you here at 20 bid.
0:41:32 > 0:41:3420 bid, at ?20, to see 25.
0:41:34 > 0:41:35At 20, bid of ?20.
0:41:35 > 0:41:3725, anywhere?
0:41:37 > 0:41:38A 20 bid, at ?20.
0:41:38 > 0:41:40Any interest at 25?
0:41:40 > 0:41:42At ?20 and all done.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46Oh, deserved better than that.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48But, anyway. It's still a tenner.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50Hey, listen, it's a ?10 profit.
0:41:50 > 0:41:53Gives you a grand total of plus ?15.
0:41:53 > 0:41:55You are somewhat pleased, aren't you?
0:41:55 > 0:41:59Yes. OK, the thing is I now want you to wear deadpan faces.
0:41:59 > 0:42:02And promise me, not a word to the Red team, OK?
0:42:08 > 0:42:10Well, Reds, well, Blues, you gave us a fascinating game,
0:42:10 > 0:42:12I have to say that.
0:42:12 > 0:42:13You both scored 15.
0:42:13 > 0:42:15But, having said that... No, no.
0:42:15 > 0:42:16But let me quantify that.
0:42:16 > 0:42:21One was a minus 15, and one was a plus 15.
0:42:21 > 0:42:25And the minus 15, I'm sorry to say, was the Red team.
0:42:25 > 0:42:26I know it hurts.
0:42:26 > 0:42:29We tried our best. Yeah, we had a crack.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32And we can't ask for more than that, can we? We really can't. No.
0:42:32 > 0:42:38But turning my attention to the smiling faces of the Blue team.
0:42:38 > 0:42:39All on the strength of a jelly mould, eh?
0:42:39 > 0:42:41It was, yes.
0:42:41 > 0:42:43And yet we thought it was going to do better than that, didn't we?
0:42:43 > 0:42:46We thought so. I knew it wasn't going to make a fortune,
0:42:46 > 0:42:48but it doubled its money, that's fair enough.
0:42:48 > 0:42:50It did, as well.
0:42:50 > 0:42:52So Blues, your winnings.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54The sum of ?15.
0:42:54 > 0:42:57Thank you. Any clues as to what you might spend that money on, ladies?
0:42:57 > 0:42:58I think we might celebrate.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00Well, that's it from us.
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0:43:09 > 0:43:10ALL: Yes!