Edinburgh 20 Bargain Hunt

Ah! There you are, Bargain Hunters.

Any idea where we are today?

Let's examine the evidence.

Clue number one -

Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came from here.

Clue number two -

this was the first city in the world to have its own fire service.

Clue number three - the inventor of the telephone was born here.

Have you got it yet?

We are, of course in my homeland, Scotland,

at an antiques fair at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.

So what are we waiting for?

Let's go Bargain Hunting!

And there's plenty for the Reds and Blues to choose from,

as there are over 200 stalls here.

Should be a doddle to spend £300 on three items.

There's a snag, though. They have to do it in one hour.

Here's a clue to what's coming up...

The Reds get confused over the price...

-If we got a wee bit off that, I think...

-A big bit?

-A big bit.

-A wee bit or a big bit?

THEY LAUGH

The Blues really feel the pressure...

I've had job interviews far less stressful than today's been!

-At the auction, the Reds are feeling confident.

-30...

-Are you feeling...?

-Oh, I'm excited to go and make wads of cash.

-Oh!

Ten, fresh bidder.

..and the Blues are jumping for joy.

But that's all for later.

Let's meet today's teams.

It's very much a family affair.

For the Reds, we have Dorothy and her son Graham.

And for the Blues, we have Barbara and her daughter Catrina.

Welcome, everyone - and hello.

-Hello!

-How lovely to have you here.

-Now, Dorothy...

-Yes.

..why have you chosen your son as your team-mate?

One day, Graham just happened to be

popping his son in for me to babysit,

and Bargain Hunt was on, and I said, "Oh,

"I would love to try and be on Bargain Hunt, it looks so much fun.

"But I don't know who I'd have as my team-mate",

and he just jumped in and said, "Oh, I would do it with you. It looks fun."

-So, no backing out now.

-There is no backing out now!

Now, you've looked after your family for many years.

-Yes.

-What do you do in your spare time?

I've taken up swimming.

I went for swimming lessons to be able to swim properly.

Cos I was obviously able to do the doggy paddle before...

ANITA LAUGHS

..and thought I would like to swim properly, up and down,

do my lengths and get fit.

So you're quite a sporty person, then?

I used to be when I was young, but I've always wanted to do skydiving.

-Skydiving?

-It was on my list to do before I was 50,

but I didn't get round to doing it at that point,

so as I'm approaching 60 now, I thought,

it's on my list to do before I'm 60.

Graham, you're a manager at a local supermarket,

but what do you do to relax?

Yeah. I'm a huge Formula 1 fan,

so I spend a lot of time watching the races.

I've been watching it for, oh, 25 years.

-A fanatic?

-A fanatic, yeah.

What do you collect, Graham?

Lots of Formula 1 memorabilia.

So I've got over 400 models, helmets...

So, sometimes when the racing is on, I'll sit with a helmet

-and watch the telly.

-LAUGHTER

Get in the zone.

-So...

-What does your wife think about that?

-Yeah...

-LAUGHTER

She's not hugely impressed with it.

So, what are your tactics going to be?

You think, sort of spend fairly moderately, but...

I'm here to take a bit of a gamble, I think. Try and...

All right.

We're aiming to win.

You want to win.

-They want to win.

-I would really like to get the golden gavel.

You would like to get the golden gavel.

It's got my name engraved on it already.

LAUGHTER

That's it for the Reds.

Now over to the Blues, Barbara and Catrina.

Barbara, why have you chosen your daughter Catrina

to be your team-mate?

Well, she's a fun person to be with, actually.

And we're always looking for something different to do.

I've noticed that Bargain Hunt were looking for people from Scotland.

I thought that would be a great thing to do with Catrina.

And were you keen, Catrina?

-Oh, yes. Straight away...

-Ah, yes! She's right in.

-I was really keen to come on.

And although we're quite different, we are really close,

so we really enjoy spending time together,

doing different things. So we're looking forward to it.

-Barbara, you're a primary teacher in Aberdeenshire?

-I am, yes.

-Yes.

-Do you enjoy that?

-I do enjoy that, I do.

The job's so interesting. Every day is different, every class is different.

-Keeps you young.

-Keeps me on my toes!

-I believe that Catrina

-was your pupil at one time?

-Yes!

Now, how did you both feel about that?

We had a great big class, actually.

-So it was easy to miss me in the class!

-Was it?

But I think every pupil has a point where they accidentally call their

teacher Mum, so obviously that was much more difficult for me

-than most pupils.

-THEY LAUGH

But you're living in Glasgow now.

-Are you enjoying it?

-Oh, I love Glasgow, yes.

I moved to Glasgow about six years ago for uni and I just fell in love

-with the city.

-What sort of work do you do?

So, I studied as a dispensing optician.

Now I work in a really lovely independent opticians.

We have really specialist frame brands

and we can make custom-made horn frames, platinum,

gold with diamonds and everything.

-So really happy with where I've ended up with my work.

-Ooh, yeah.

-Yeah.

-What do you know about antiques and collectables?

I think that might be our downfall!

THEY LAUGH

We don't know too much about antiques.

I think Mum's going to be...

-She's quite slow and dawdles a wee bit...

-Oh!

..and takes time with decisions.

-But then, I jump into things without thinking...

-Oh, right.

So you'll balance out one another.

I'll speed her up, she'll slow me down.

But in order to have that fun, you need some money.

£300 for the Reds... LAUGHTER

-Ah...

-..and £300 for the Blues.

-Thank you.

Your experts await, so off you go.

-Thank you!

-ANITA LAUGHS

Happy families, but which family will come out on top?

All our teams need now are some experts.

In tune with the Reds, it's John Cameron.

And it's intrepid Bargain Hunter Paul Laidlaw with the Blues.

What are we going to be buying today?

Something motor sport-related, maybe a model car of some sort?

That's so predictable.

I'm looking for something small and attractive, I think.

-How about you, Mum?

-Maybe something sparkly.

Is that predictable, as well?

-Mum?

-And something useful?

Time to swing into action, teams.

Your time starts now. WHISTLE

-Let's go Bargain Hunting.

-Yay.

-Come on!

-CATRINA LAUGHS

Go and spend some money, teams.

We're now on the clock, guys, all right?

60 minutes and counting.

Where's the best stuff?

What are you asking me for? I've no idea!

Well, you are the expert, Paul.

Reds, will this collection of silver matchstick holders

spark any interest?

-That's quite nice.

-That's novel.

That would have a crossover of appeal as well,

because you're going to have the vesta collector,

-that will be interested and a militaria.

-Yes...

-Could we have a look at that?

-DEALER:

-Yeah.

-There you go.

-Thank you.

-Do you know where the word "vesta" comes from?

-It's the god of hearth, I think it is, the vesta.

-OK.

It's sterling silver, it's marked there,

so it doesn't have British hallmarks. It's been imported.

Possibly American.

I think that's a nice thing.

-I do like that.

-All right.

£75 is the asking price, which, to a collector,

I don't think that's a lot of money. But we've got to take this to auction, haven't we?

-And make a profit.

-Yeah. Shall we ask the price of it?

-Yeah.

It's got 75 quid on it.

How much cheaper could we do?

-It's quite...

-Feeling generous now.

-Yeah.

-I'm thinking....

75 for it. I'll give it to you for 60.

-It's got a chance at 60, you know.

-At 60?

-Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I do think. You're not convinced, Mum, are you?

I think it's a wee bit expensive at 60.

I feel quite happy to go with that. I think it's nice, I like it.

It's, er, shiny.

I like it shiny.

-DEALER:

-I'll take a pound off just in case it doesnae sell too well.

Oh...

-THEY TALK OVER EACH OTHER

-Oh! What a gentleman. £59.

-We've got ourselves our first purchase.

-I think so, yes.

-Well done.

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

The speedy Reds have their first item in just five minutes.

Now, Barbara, you wanted something useful.

How about this at £25?

That'll be too expensive.

Are you sure?

Because they're not what they once were.

-But that looks handsome enough, so we'll have a look.

-I thought it was quite handsome.

-OK. Right.

-And useful.

Looks quite modern, though, doesn't it?

Because it's pin sharp, condition-wise.

But it'll be 140 year old, probably.

-It's Victorian.

-Mm.

-Do people buy those?

-Not like they once did.

BARBARA LAUGHS

He couldnae afford that block of cheese, for goodness' sake.

It would cost you more than the object!

So that's our dome and that's our base.

No clues whatsoever.

But that's an honest...

late 19th-century piece, earthenware, in a...

an Imari palette, iron reds, a bit of gilding and so on.

Would you have that at home?

-I don't think I would have that at all.

-You're doing it on purpose.

-No.

-Why am I not surprised?

-THEY LAUGH

In this day and age, in your centrally-heated house,

it's going to reek in no time.

With that filled with sweating cheese...

THEY LAUGH

-But in your farmhouse kitchen, it looks just the ticket.

-Yeah.

Have we decided against this?

-Yes.

-I think so.

-Come on, then.

-CATRINA LAUGHS

In these modern times, perhaps it's not useful enough.

Reds, is it still full steam ahead?

A bit of railway-ana there.

My grandfather worked on the railways.

-Really?

-Yeah. It's unusual, but I'm not sure...

There are a lot of railway-ana collectors. It is a strong area.

Maybe you wouldn't think so, but a lot of people,

-a lot of guys have these scale model steam in their gardens...

-Yes, I know...

..and they like to have authentic items to decorate around.

-Right, well...

-Just an interesting thing.

-Will we see how much that one is?

-You stay here and I'll go and ask.

Off you pop, John.

Not quite sure what it's for,

but you could imagine somebody having that in their house,

-just as an ornament.

-Well, I don't think we'll be buying it.

-Is it...?

-It's £250.

-Ah.

-That doesn't surprise me.

As I say, I've never seen one.

And it is the sort of thing that

in a real specialist railway-ana auction would do very,

very well. So not one for us.

-No, OK.

-But an interesting thing.

It is, John. But £250 could derail any hopes of a golden gavel.

Move on, Reds. Blues, where are you up to?

Is there anything that you like?

-I like the blue.

-You...

Carlton Ware?

1930s Carlton Ware, from their Best Wares range.

Look... Wiltshaw & Robinson,

which is the genesis of the Carlton Ware brand.

£235.

-Won't like it so much now.

-CATRINA LAUGHS

A cracking thing.

Sadly, not for us. Thank you.

-Onwards.

-Yes.

Yes, onwards and upwards and maybe find some cheaper items, teams.

We may have found something.

I have seen a box, but I don't know if there's anything in it.

-What's that?

-See that? Is that a fisherman's...

-That's sweet, isn't it?

-So, what is that?

Now that, I like.

It's Huntley & Palmers.

I like it. It's novel.

-Yeah...

-And novelty biscuit tins are what sell.

You know, it's modelled on an old fishing basket.

-Basket, yeah...

-It's a fly fisherman's basket.

-Right.

And it's OK with a little bit of scuff?

It is a little bit scratched, but one would expect that.

You know, it's probably 100 years old.

This will be dating to probably the 1920s, or something like that.

We've got £70 on there.

Mm. That's too, too expensive.

-I think if we got a wee bit off that...

-A big bit.

-JOHN LAUGHS

-A big bit. A big bit off it.

-You're thinking a wee bit. Mum's saying big bit.

-Big bit...

-A wee bit and a big bit.

How much is a big bit?

Well, I think if we started at 50 and then see how it goes from there?

That would be a good price.

What's the very best you can do on this?

Death would be 55.

That's the death, is it?

-That's the absolute death?

-That's the death.

-Can we get some biscuits in it?

-THEY LAUGH

-I think it's worth a punt.

-I think so.

55, yep. I'm happy with that.

-You're happy? Right.

-£55, then. We've got ourselves a deal.

-DOROTHY:

-OK, then.

-Thank you very much. Thank you.

Well done, Reds. That's item number two

with just under 25 minutes on the clock.

Blues, you need to buy something!

So as the teams carry on with their shopping,

I'm going to find out about some Scottish collectables.

I've dragged Tony across from his stall

and he's brought across some of the collection of Mauchline Ware

that he has - and it's absolutely wonderful.

Tell me, what is Mauchline Ware?

Mauchline Ware is a term used for a group of Scottish treen,

produced from around 1780,

through to 1935-36 period.

Now, why is it called Mauchline Ware?

Mauchline, a small village in Ayrshire,

is where it was predominantly made.

Prior to that, it was actually known as Scottish Fancy Ware.

-Scottish Fancy Ware? I love it.

-Exactly.

-Yeah.

-We're more familiar with souvenir ware.

-Yeah...

But originally they made...

The workshop in Aberdeen produced personal items,

things like snuff boxes,

sewing boxes, crochet sets, they even made brooches.

-And the souvenir ware came later.

-Ah-ha.

Snuff was a way of taking tobacco in the 18th century.

What was so important about these snuff boxes?

There was a chap called James Sandy who lived in Alyth in Perthshire.

He managed to design a hinge

that allowed the snuff box to be sealed

without any moisture getting in.

And this is the secret hinge there.

So this was very important,

because that was the first time it allowed the snuff

to remain dry at all times.

Once the snuff boxes went out of fashion,

then the major box works appeared.

And the boxes were given pen and work decoration.

So these are all hand-done?

These are all hand-done.

This one's got a scene from Ury House on the lid.

And the family that lived in Ury House, the crest is in the front.

So therefore, that's been made bespoke

-for the people in that property.

-Yeah.

We're going from this bespoke piece,

-which was made in the north-east...

-Yes.

..and we're coming down here to the souvenir ware,

-which was made in Mauchline.

-Yeah.

And this is what our bargain hunters will also be familiar with,

this wonderful honey-coloured sycamore.

Yes, certainly. you had objects like tea caddies,

made of sycamore wood, and game boards,

-brooches and bangles and bracelets for people.

-Ah-ha.

Tony, in Bargain Hunt,

we always want to know what something's worth.

THEY LAUGH

And I know that we've got the high-end here.

-A magnificent box like that...

-Yeah.

-..what would that be worth?

Unfortunately, that is worth £7,000.

£7,000.

And at the other end, you've got what is called photographic ware.

You can find a piece of photographic ware for as little as £10.

Tony, thank you for showing me your collection.

I wonder if our teams will bag any Mauchline Ware today.

Back to it. We're just over halfway through,

the Reds have been motoring with two items bought and £114 spent.

The Blues, on the other hand, are struggling

and they've not spent a jot!

Way beyond our reach, I have no doubt.

-I would put them down.

-THEY LAUGH

Paul seems determined for a profit, Blues.

Reds, any ideas for item number three?

-John?

-John.

-Oh...

-We've seen a little table over here.

-Who spotted this?

-Well, I did.

-You again.

-I don't think it's very old.

But it caught my eye.

Look, do you know what? It doesn't always have to have the age, you see.

It's got the look. This look is current.

-Let's have a look underneath.

-Is it quite stable?

-Let's have a look.

-Yeah, it's got good...

-INDISTINCT

-Hello. It's OK.

-It's pretty good.

I think that's quite nice, I do like that.

If I'm honest, if I saw that, I would... No, I would buy it.

I like things like this, personally.

-What do you think, Graham?

-I'm just more concerned that it would

-actually sell at auction, to be honest.

-Yeah.

-I do like it.

-Yeah.

-But how much will we get it for?

-It's got £75 on it.

-I think that's too much.

-Yeah?

Excuse me, your little table here. What's the best price you can do?

It's got £75 on it.

-70.

-Is that really the best? A fiver?

-68.

-68! She's tough, isn't she?

-She's tough.

-Yeah.

I know you've got to make a profit, is that really the best you can do?

65, OK?

-65.

-What do you reckon?

Well, personally, I would buy it because I like it.

You know?

And again, I like this sort of thing.

Anything hunting related, I like.

It's got the look. But it's your decision.

Could we leave it just now, think about it?

You've got a little bit of time left.

Let's think about it but keep looking.

Come on.

The Reds might have their eyes on a golden gavel,

but it would be nice if the Blues spotted something

they wanted to buy.

Not wanting to panic anyone, but I would panic.

How about this inkwell, Blues?

-Do you like?

-I like that.

OK.

Late 19th century, could be continental.

People aren't buying them like they did, and it's brass and, and, and...

Show me a parade, I will rain on it.

That is what I am doing today.

You certainly are, Paul.

That's a better one.

-Yeah!

-I suspect that will be Germanic in origin.

Is it WMF? It's WMF.

-It's marked on the base.

-Let's have a wee look, yeah?

A little well, there.

And can't argue with that.

In their day, the biggest manufacturer of art,

metalwork in Europe,

that's fair comment, isn't it?

-Yes.

-Your inspiration here is from the Vienna secession.

The Vienna secession was an art movement formed in 1897.

I love it.

-Really like that.

-It's gorgeous!

By any measure.

How much would you be looking for for that?

-£50.

-And that's the best price you can do?

That's the best price.

Don't deliberate over £50 for too long, Louise.

You only have 20 minutes left to buy three items.

Reds, what's next?

So, the table, are we going to go back?

I think we'll go back and see the table again.

We can try and get it down a little bit.

-Yeah.

-Maybe 60?

-Do you think that would...

-We'll try.

-We'll try. Try 60.

You might have your work cut out.

Blues, are you still deliberating?

We like the WMF ink stand dish.

Is there anything else talking to us?

I quite like that mirror.

Celtic influenced Arts and Crafts work.

That's our Scottish item, yes.

OK. The world is full of Arts and Crafts metalwork

that in my opinion is no more than O-level metalwork.

-What about that one?

-I was going to ask you.

It looks good to me.

I'd be quite happy to hang it up on my wall.

And you should do because it's lovely.

That is true craftsmanship.

You can see a lot of work went into that, can't you?

-Yeah.

-Arts and Crafts is the combination of the hand and the eye.

It's the artistry, and the artisanship,

the technique, you get both there.

-It's working.

-So it's completely unique, bespoke?

No, there's tonnes like that.

LAUGHTER

No, but each one is different because it was handmade.

Yes! Yes.

So what's the price?

Best I can do on the mirror would be 140.

-140.

-And 50 for the desk set.

And I can do 50 for that, so that's 180 for the two.

Could you do 49 and...

49?!

And 139?

-Oh, my goodness!

-Please?

If someone can add it up for me, yeah.

LAUGHTER

So it would be 188.

-Well done, yes.

-For the pair.

-Yeah, go on, I'll do that for you.

Yes! Thank you.

Just wanted to haggle!

Finally in 45 minutes, it's a double whammy.

£49 for the inkwell, and £139 for the mirror.

Come on, we've only 15 minutes!

All of a sudden, it's two all.

Now, Reds, remember you wanted a golden gavel?

I still can't get these guys to make up their minds.

Would you do £60 on this?

-OK, but I'll have to get the bus home.

-Oh!

-We like you.

£60. Thank you.

Only because you're wearing red.

That's my favourite colour.

We'll take that, we'll take that.

Thank you very much. We've got our third and final item!

-Yay!

-Good.

Now, Dorothy, this was your choice, wasn't it?

-Yes.

-Are you pleased with it?

-Yes, I'm delighted.

-Oh, that's great, cos you get to carry it.

-Come on, let's go.

-Come on.

Well done, Reds. Job done.

Ten minutes left, Blues, to get your final item sewn up.

And what's the threads?

That's just a wee... I think that would just be for a wee thread box.

-See, look.

-Oh, yeah.

Actually, that's good fun. Is that inexpensive?

12.75.

Could you do maybe like £9, £8?

-Eight.

-Eight.

-Could we have...

-What do you think of that?

Well, I quite like it.

My granny used to work in the coats factory, in Paisley,

so that's kind of what drew me to that.

-Good.

-You sew, though.

Yeah, I sew.

I do a bit of embroidery from time to time.

I'm quite taken by that.

Because, in my experience, sewing related material sells well enough.

-Yes?

-That's fine.

I think it will go well.

Shall we shake hands on it?

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

Well done, Blues.

You got there in the end.

So, with everyone finished, let's call time.

Hold your horses, teams.

Time's up.

One way or another, at least we've got three items.

LAUGHTER

You've got one minute spare, but three items, what was that like?

How did that happen?

I have had job interviews far less stressful than today has been!

Let's check out what the red team bought.

Mother and son didn't hang about.

Within five minutes, they brought this vesta case for £59.

Next up, they negotiated £15 off the asking price of this biscuit barrel,

and paid £55.

And finally, item number three was the silver table

which they bought for £60.

Dorothy and Graham, how did you get on, folks?

-Fine, thank you.

-You enjoyed it?

-We had a great time.

-It's not as easy as it looks, though.

No, it's not. An hour's not a long time.

Dorothy, what's your favourite item?

It was our small silver effect lamp table.

-You fell in love with it?

-Yes, I did.

Is it going to make the most amount of money?

-I don't think so.

-So, what is going to make the most profit?

An old biscuit tin, that John advised us was best.

Good advice, here. Graham, what was your favourite item?

I would say the biscuit tin as well.

I think we could possibly double our money with that.

It's your favourite,

and you also think that it's going to make the most profit?

Yeah, I think so. I think we're onto a winner with that one.

Well, you spent £174.

Could I have 126, please?

John, not a bad amount.

Have you something in mind?

Well, possibly something for the petrolhead here,

or something shiny for Mum.

Not sure yet!

While John goes off to fetch his bonus buy,

let's have a look at what the Blues bought.

After much deliberating, and 45 minutes on the clock,

they brought this silver WMF inkwell for £49...

..swiftly followed by this Arts and Crafts oval mirror

which they bought for £139.

And finally, they bought this wee ceramic cotton reel for just £8.

-Well, girls, you're both still smiling.

-Still alive!

It took a wee while for you to get into gear...

LAUGHTER

..and then you left everything to the last minute!

LAUGHTER

But did you have fun?

It was good fun. Got our hearts pumping.

Excellent. Catrina, what was your favourite item?

I think it's going to be the ceramic bobbin pot.

I thought that was a really sweet item.

We just managed to get in at the end, there.

Is that the item that's going to make the most money, though?

I hope it will be the inkwell.

That was.. I really liked that.

Barbara, what's your favourite item?

I like the Arts and Crafts mirror.

It was pretty.

I could see it hanging up on somebody's wall.

Do you think that it will make the most profit?

I'm not sure.

I think we cannae go far wrong with the bobbin pot.

Remind me what you spent.

It was 196.

Could I have 104, please?

That's lovely, thank you very much,

and I will hand that straight over to Paul Laidlaw.

-Thank you.

-Paul, any ideas what you're going to buy with it?

Look, didn't we say small and pretty at the off?

-We did say that.

-Well, we did small.

I don't know that we did pretty enough,

so that's what I'm looking for.

While pretty Paul goes off to buy something pretty,

we'll go off to the auction.

Today, we're in Shapes auctioneers in Edinburgh,

with auctioneer Dennis Clark. Hello, Dennis.

-Hello, Anita.

-Well, Reds first.

Dorothy and Graham fancied this vesta case.

Now, we see hundreds of these in auctions and in our fairs.

Is there anything special about this one?

I think the attraction with this one would be the military motif,

so it'll attract the military buyers.

What's your estimate?

-40-60.

-40-60.

They've paid £59 for it, Dennis.

Yes, towards top estimate, but it has a chance.

Now, the second item is this Huntley and Palmer biscuit tin.

What do you think of it?

Yeah, I like this item, novelty biscuit tin.

Model is a fishing creel,

and I think Huntley and Palmer were the first company

to market biscuits in this way,

and they were hopeful on the day.

What's your estimate on this one?

30-50.

Well, they paid 55. Is that a bit too much for this?

-It could be, but I'm hopeful that we might get close to that.

-Yeah.

Now, their third item is this contemporary silver-plated

wine table with this absurd base.

LAUGHTER

Silver-plated antlers.

I mean, it's got something about it.

-What do you think?

-Yes, I think that will appeal to the modern person.

It's in fairly good condition,

contemporary piece.

What's your estimate?

30-50.

Dennis, they've paid £60.

That's a bit deer, Anita!

LAUGHTER

So it looks like they may need their bonus buy today,

so let's go and have a look at it.

Dorothy, Graham, you spent £174.

You gave John 126.

John, what did you buy?

I've bought this rather charming Bakelite desk pen holder

with a little Scottie dog on it.

Dorothy looks terribly disappointed already.

Graham, get me out of this one.

-What do you think?

-Yeah...

No.

LAUGHTER

-I'm not so sure.

-No, I'm not so keen on that.

The reason I bought this,

for me it's got three different types of buyer potential crossover.

It's Bakelite, people collect Bakelite,

it's a desk pen holder, people collect vintage writing equipment,

and it's got this wonderful little Scottie dog there as well,

so when I'm looking at items to go in to auction, make a profit,

I'm trying to find things that will appeal to the broadest type

-of collectors.

-How much?

£28.

-28?

-It's not a lot of money,

but I still think it's quite a lot when it should have a pen.

Most pens would fit in there, that's the thing.

It tapers so a pen will stick in there.

-All right, OK.

-You think it will make much?

I think it'll make more than £28, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it.

Not £29?

-That's still a profit, isn't it?

-Yeah, I'd take that.

You don't need to make up your mind just now.

Wait until your other items have been sold.

-OK.

-In the meantime,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks

about John's lovely Bakelite pen holder.

Well, John bought this.

Bit of fun.

The Bakelite pen holder.

What do you think, Denis?

Art Deco piece.

It looks in good condition.

The pen holder reminds me of the HMV motif there.

-Yes.

-So that's attracting other buyers as well.

What's your estimate on that?

30-50.

They only paid 28.

Great, well, that's a good buy.

So that's our Red team, now onto our Blue team.

Their first item is this WMF ink stand.

Very stylish.

What do you think?

Yeah, it's a stylish piece,

and WMF, very well known.

Circa 1890s, I would say, looking at that piece.

Will your buyers like that type of thing?

I think that will appeal to mainly young buyers who'll go for that.

What's your estimate?

-40-60.

-40-60.

Well, they paid 49, so there is the chance of a profit.

Yes, there is, that's not a bad price for that.

Good. Now, their second item,

and a favourite item of mine is this wonderful Arts and Crafts mirror.

The West Coast folks love this.

Will the East Coast folks love it just as much?

Well, I hope so, Anita.

They sell fairly well through the East Coast as well.

Nice repousse work decoration to it.

What's your estimate on that?

100-150.

Yes, well, they paid 139, so there is a chance of a profit there.

Yes, I think there's more chance

of getting towards top estimate on this.

Excellent.

Their third item is a little ceramic cotton reel container

in the form of a bobbin.

What do you think of that?

Quirky piece, novelty,

and I don't think it will make a great deal,

but we'll see how we go.

There's not much to it, but sewing has had a wee bit of a revival.

Yes, I'm led to believe,

but I'm not speaking from personal experience there.

SHE CHUCKLES

What's your estimate?

My estimate is £3-5.

Well, she did pay £8,

so they may or may not need their bonus buy,

but we're going to go and have a look at it anyway.

Catrina, Barbara, lovely to see you again, and I love the hairstyle!

It's very glamorous.

-Yeah, supporting the Blue team.

-Yes!

LAUGHTER

Now, you left Paul £104.

Paul, what did you buy?

What do you think of that?

ALL: Oh!

-It's beautiful.

-Edwardian England, we're going out to the dinner dance,

OK? And it ain't down the village hall either,

this is in the big house.

And what do we take?

Our little silver ring purse.

There you go, how easy is that?

-How practical.

-I know.

I was looking for something useful.

Press this little button here and it opens to reveal that little...

That's lovely.

Silk lined interior.

How much did it cost?

£35.

Oh, wow, OK!

I think that's a bargain, I think so.

What do you think it might make?

I think that's a 40-60.

-OK?

-OK.

-But you don't need to make up your mind just now.

Wait until your other items have been sold,

but in the meantime,

let's find out what the auctioneer thinks of Paul's silver purse.

Paul's bonus buy is this little embossed silver purse.

Nice little thing.

It is a nice thing.

There's a nice embossed decoration there

and the cartouche to the centre,

hanging chain, yes, it's a good decorative item.

What's your estimate on that?

30-50.

30-50. Well, Paul paid £35,

so there is the chance of some profit on that.

Yeah, there's definitely a chance of profit on this item.

I believe you're our auctioneer today.

I am, Anita.

I can't wait.

Anyone for 20? 20 is bid. Any advance on 29?

Well, folks, auction day.

This is exciting.

Exciting. How are you feeling?

Bit nervous, but... We're fine.

Are you feeling nervous?

Oh, I'm excited to go home with wads of cash.

Oh! LAUGHTER

He's got the confidence of youth.

He's really confident, yeah.

Excellent. Your first item was the vesta box.

-Yes.

-You paid £59 for it.

Good luck on that,

because it's coming up now.

It's a silver military-related vesta case, and who'll start me at £30?

A vesta case there, who will start me at 30?

£35, it's bid online.

We're straight in at 35.

Any advance on 35 now?

Anybody want it? Any advance on 35?

Are we all done at 35?

35.

Oh, hard luck, hard luck.

That takes you to -24.

You've got two more lovely items to come.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for them.

Your next item is the Huntley and Palmer biscuit tin.

Good luck.

It's a vintage Huntley and Palmer's biscuit tin,

and who'll start me at £30?

Nice item there, start me at 30.

30 is bid online.

Any advance? 35, fresh bidder.

It's in the room, 40 online.

45.

50.

55.

-60.

-Yes!

£60, takes the bidding online now.

Any advance on 60?

Are we all done at 60?

Profit, well done, well done.

Plus five.

Great, you liked that one, didn't you?

I knew it, I knew that.

So that takes your overall score up to -19.

You've still got one more to go, so good luck.

Here's the stag table.

And a contemporary silver painted metal stag wine table there

on antler supports,

and who'll start me at £30?

£30 for a wine table?

Let's be going, I'll take 25, then?

25 is bid.

Any advance on 25 now?

30 online.

Any...? 35, fresh bidder.

It's in the room at 35.

40 online.

Any advance on 40?

45 back in at the back of the hall now.

We're at 45 in the room.

Any advance on 45?

All quiet online. Selling in the room for 45...

45.

That's -15,

and it takes your overall score to -34.

Are you going to take the bonus buy?

-Um...

-Well, we thought hard about this.

Well, we've actually given the dog a little name now, Jock.

So as a jock, we're going to take it.

CHUCKLING

Going to have to say to you that the auctioneer has estimated it

-at 30-50.

-Oh!

So you have a chance, then.

We'll find out in a minute.

It's coming up now.

This is an Art Deco Bakelite desk stand, there, or a pen holder.

Who will start me at £30?

Let's get going now, start me at 30, I'll take 25, then.

Who'll start me at 25?

25 is bid in the room.

Any advance on 25 now?

30, fresh bidder.

There's 30 seated now.

Any advance on 30, in the room at 30, are we all done at 30?

-£30. Well...

-Slight profit.

-A wee profit,

but a profit is a profit.

That's plus two,

and that takes your overall score to -32.

Yay!

LAUGHTER

What I would like to ask you, though,

-is not to say a word to the Blues.

-No, we won't.

-Lips are sealed.

-No.

Catrina, Barbara, here we are at the auction.

Oh, you're very smiley! Are you confident?

Yeah.

-Absolutely?

-Oh, definitely.

-Yeah.

-Barbara, what about you?

-I'm not sure.

-LAUGHTER

Your first item is the Art Nouveau inkwell.

Good luck, girls, because it's coming up now.

Silver-plated secession style inkwell by WMF, good maker there,

who'll start me at £40?

Who'll start me at £40 on the inkwell?

Let's get going, who'll start me at 40?

I'll take 35, then.

-CATRINA:

-It's beautiful!

-DENNIS:

-Who wants it for 30?

25, then, I'll come down.

25 is bid, on my right.

In the room at 25.

Seems cheap, though. Any advance on 25?

30, fresh bidder, more like it, 35.

40.

45.

50.

WHISPERING: Yes!

Any advance on 50?

All done at 50?

-Well done.

-See? If I hadn't got that pound off...!

LAUGHTER

You brilliant girl.

Plus £1.

-Great start.

-Well done, Catrina.

Next lot, the Arts and Crafts brass mirror.

I think that it's wonderful.

You paid £139 for it.

Good luck on that, because it's coming up now.

The Arts and Crafts oval brass wall mirror

with the Celtic panels there, and who'll start me at £100?

It's a nice mirror, now, who'll start me at £100?

It is worth it!

I'll take 95, then.

85, we'll come down a bit.

Who wants it for 80? 80 is bid in the room.

-We've started it.

-Any advance on 80 now?

Surely worth more than that.

Any advance on 80 now?

85 online.

90 in the room, 95.

100.

Slow!

Any advance on 100?

110, back in now, seated at 110.

Any advance on 110, are we all done at 110?

All quiet online. Selling for 110.

GROANING

That's -29,

and it takes your overall score to -28,

but we've still got this little thread holder.

-Yes.

-You paid £8 for it.

Not a lot of money.

Coming up now.

And I have a small commission bid,

I can open the bidding at £5.

£5 starts the bidding.

10, 15.

Back of the room, 20, takes it into the room now.

It's in the room, seated at 20.

Any advance? 25, fresh bidder.

It's standing at the back of the hall at 25 now.

Any advance on 25?

All done at 25?

£25, that's wonderful, guys!

It is really good.

That's a profit of £17

which pulls your minus right down to 11.

-Are you going to take the bonus buy?

-Oh, yes, I think so, definitely.

We love it, actually. We do love it.

-Really sweet.

-Paul paid £35 for it.

The auctioneer has estimated it at 30-50,

so we have a chance of bringing that minus down,

and maybe even going into profit!

LAUGHTER

Fingers crossed, girls, it's coming up now.

This is an early George V silver ring purse,

hallmark's from Birmingham and who'll start me at £30?

Nice item, this, who'll start me at 30?

Come on, now, who'll start me at 30? I'll take 25, then.

Who wants it for 20?

20 is bid in the room, seated at 20.

Any advance? 25, fresh bidder now, coming in.

25. 30!

30. 35.

40.

Seated at £40.

Any advance on 40 now?

Get your catalogue, he's bidding!

Fresh bidder.

50.

Come on! We've done it, it's a profit.

Are we all done at 50?

Last chance at 50.

£50.

Oh, well done!

That is plus 15.

We did it.

And not only is it a profit on that item,

it takes you into an overall profit of four magnificent pounds!

That's good. That's a beer. That's a beer.

It could be a winning score,

but I don't want you to say a word to the Reds.

OK.

Well, everyone, did we have a good time?

ALL: Yes.

You can tell by all these smiling faces!

Well, on Bargain Hunt, we don't have winners

and we don't have losers,

we have winners and runners-up,

and today's runners-up are...

the Reds.

CHEERING AND GROANING

We did it.

You were runners-up, folks, with a final score of -32.

It's not a lot, not a lot.

Did you enjoy yourselves, Reds?

-Brilliant time.

-Absolutely.

-It was great.

But today's winners are the Blues.

You are taking home...

not folding money but some precious coins.

I have to give you £4.

There.

-Thank you.

-Don't fight over it, girls.

LAUGHTER

Were they good, Paul?

We have laughed ourselves breathless in here.

That's wonderful, but we have all enjoyed ourselves.

-Yes, we have.

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