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00:01It's the nation's favourite antiques experts
00:04Buying the wheel of a classic car
00:06This car dancing!
00:08And a goal to scar Britain for antiques
00:11The aim? To make the biggest profit at auction
00:15But it's no mean feat
00:17There'll be worthy winners
00:20And valiant losers
00:21Will it be the high road to glory
00:24I feel like we're in a James Bond film
00:26Or the slow road to disaster
00:30This is Antiques Road Trip
00:33Yeah!
00:38And we're off!
00:40On the final leg of their frivolous frolic
00:43Across England, our esteemed experts
00:46Hetty Jago and Ishi Khan
00:48Are set for their final battle in Northumberland
00:51Felt like a proper holiday, hasn't it?
00:53It's been so nice!
00:54It's going to be weird going back to work
00:56I know! I don't want to go back to real life
00:58This has been so much fun
01:00In the country in a Porsche
01:02And not just any Porsche
01:04A bright red gleaming electric Porsche
01:07912 from 1968
01:10I'm really going to miss Ruby
01:11I know! Bless her!
01:14We've loved her while it's lasted, haven't we?
01:15We can't take her home with us before
01:17I wish
01:17I wish
01:19I wish this was the prize
01:20No prizes here my lad
01:22Only glory
01:26Last time Ishi fell head over heels for some candlesticks
01:30I'm never going to see another pair of these
01:32And haggled hard for them
01:34Can I just twist your arm and do 120?
01:36Yeah
01:37Love you
01:38Whilst his road trip rival
01:40Surprise!
01:41Dug for buried treasure
01:42Just in my element when I'm looking at a cabinet full of silver
01:45But it was her £20 clock that delivered victory
01:491.30 Michelle at 1.30
01:52Hettie's made a clean sweep so far at 4-0
01:55So this is Ishi's last chance to be crowned king of the sailroom
02:00And perhaps the universe is on his side
02:02Hettie, the sun's coming out
02:04It is a bit, isn't it?
02:06Someone's going to come out on your win at the end
02:08The hopes
02:09With a replenished kitty of £200 apiece
02:12Let's get out there and make it happen
02:16The roughly diagonal jaunt across England began in Penzance
02:21Followed by a saunter north through Somerset and Yorkshire
02:23And they'll finish right on the Scottish border
02:28I'm really excited
02:29Me too
02:30I want to end this on a high
02:31Yeah, let's just buy stuff we love now
02:33Yeah, let's just have fun
02:34Yeah, fun is the main objective
02:35Then prop it after
02:36I wonder how long that will last
02:42Today our pals are speeding north through Northumberland to Berwick-upon-Tweed
02:47But their first stop is in historic Annick
02:51Cradled within 5,000 feet of defensive walls
02:54The gigantic castle has loomed over Annick since 11.38
03:00Their first shop is the Beehive
03:03Whose bounty is bound to dazzle them out of some dough
03:06This is a really cool vibe in here, isn't it?
03:10All right, which way are you going?
03:11That way, I think
03:12All right, see you in a minute
03:14This boutique is bursting with vintage, kitsch and quirky finds
03:18As well as a plethora of antique curios curated by their dozen or so dealers
03:25And making sure everything is spick and span today is owner Alex
03:31Is that your game face, Ishi?
03:34Well, they do say you get a feel for antiques after a while
03:38Who are you Midor and what are you?
03:41Midor is a tobacco jar
03:43So this would have been used as a humidor
03:48Very good, a humidor
03:51That's on a palm with one of your jokes, Ishi
03:54You would put your tobacco inside
03:56You'd have a little disc that kept the tobacco moist
03:58I'm just going to put the head down
04:01It's from France
04:02I believe this is a Saint Clement piece
04:05Founded in 1758 by Jacques Chambrette
04:10The Saint Clement factory quickly became a highly respected maker
04:14Even favoured by Marie Antoinette
04:16And I believe this is a majolica example from that time period
04:20And Saint Clement porcelain often has this type of colouring
04:23The muted tones of the paintwork all across the surface
04:26And it's only £85
04:28If we can get a better price on this
04:30I think it would be a really nice thing to take to auction
04:33Strong, strong contender
04:35Be good
04:37But could he be top dog at auction?
04:41Over yonder, Hetty's spotted another four-legged friend
04:45Meow
04:47And a two-legged one as well
04:50Pick, pick, pick, pick me, Hetty
04:53This, however, looks more promising
04:55Heavy, really heavy
04:57Careful then
04:58You break it, you buy it
04:59Now this is quite a nice example of a punch bowl
05:03The term punch started being used during the 17th century
05:07Punch was brought home by sailors in the British East India trade
05:11European wine often ran out on voyages
05:14So they mixed spirits with sugar and spices
05:16Creating possibly the first ever cocktail
05:20Initially it would have been drunk by gentlemen
05:22Maybe in a tavern or in small gatherings at home
05:24But it wasn't until sort of the Regency era and the Victorian period
05:28Where it became sort of a ceremonial thing
05:30In terms of this particular example
05:32I think it's probably 20th century
05:35Made in China
05:36In the famile rose style
05:38Because of these beautiful pink flowers inside
05:41Now it's got £75 on the ticket price
05:44You get a lot for your money for £75, don't you?
05:47The most important thing, does it ring really nicely?
05:51If you get quite a dull sound, it indicates there's some sort of damage somewhere
05:54Maybe a crack in it
05:55So I think it's £75, that's not a huge amount of money for it
05:59I'm going to have a think about this one
06:01Indeed, but keep it under your hat with Ishi around though
06:06Ishi!
06:08What is that?
06:09It's really cool, isn't it?
06:11Do you reckon two can fit on that?
06:13Two can?
06:14Two can!
06:16Ooh, good one Ishi!
06:21Now, a little birdie tells me there's a competition to be won
06:26Oh, I've just found something really, really cute
06:29Look at this tiny miniature chair
06:32What I love about it is this beautiful filigree
06:34Filigree's been practised for thousands of years
06:36You've got this beautiful wire work in between the frame
06:39And it would have taken a lot of work to produce this tiny, tiny chair
06:43Now, I think it's made of silver
06:46I'd say it's probably continental silver
06:47So, 800 grade
06:49In the UK, the British standard is £925
06:51Now, it's £25 on the ticket price
06:53Which might be a little bit too much for it
06:55But I really, really like it
06:57And also Dolls House Furniture
06:58Miniature, novelty things do quite well at auction
07:01I'm going to ask about this because I really, really like it
07:03It's cute, it's collectible
07:05I think it's going to come with me
07:07Don't forget that bowl you fancied
07:11Hello, Alex
07:12Oh, hiya, Hattie
07:13I found two things I like, one extreme to the other really
07:15This absolutely tiny little chair
07:17Right, that's sweet
07:19£5
07:20Is there anything you could do on that one?
07:21Now, I do notice you've got both things from the same dealer
07:24So I could do a bit of £20 on that one
07:26Okay, that's the rather large punch bowl
07:29£75 is on that
07:30I could do £55
07:32So, how much is that for the two?
07:33£85, yeah?
07:34£75
07:35No £75
07:35Oh no, I nearly overpaid
07:37Thank you, I'll show you £175
07:39Thank you very much
07:40Very kind, Alex
07:41That's £20 for the filigree chair
07:44And £55 for the punch bowl
07:47Thank you so much for coming on
07:48I hope it does well for you, Hattie
07:49Thank you, take care
07:51That bounteous start means Hattie has £125 left
07:57You need to be careful with this
07:58That you do
08:00Now, back inside
08:01How's Ishi's hunt going?
08:05How to be an antique stealer
08:07You don't need that, old chum
08:10Back to work
08:12What are we going to find first?
08:15Look at this now
08:16This isn't a large Christmas ball ball
08:18This is a witches ball
08:20These date from the early 16th century onwards
08:23And they were used to protect your house
08:24From evil spirits or witches
08:26So witches weren't believed to have a reflection
08:29By hanging these up, it would scare away
08:31And protect you from them
08:33They were gilded inside with mercury and other metals
08:36They are quite rare and highly sought after
08:38At £125, it is a large chunk of the budget
08:42But what a nice thing
08:44Gorgeous, but you'll be in the dog house
08:46If you leave this fella behind
08:48Ruff!
08:49Mark, how are you?
08:50Ishi, how are you mate?
08:51Very well, thank you
08:53I've settled on a good boy
08:54Mr Midor has a price tag of £85
08:57Yep
08:58Is there any room?
09:00If I said £60, how's that going to do for you?
09:02It's a deal
09:03It's a pleasure
09:04Thank you so much
09:07£60
09:09Take care
09:11And that leaves Ishi with £140 left in his pocket
09:15The door saved me from having a rough day
09:18Ha ha ha
09:19Now, Hetty has hopped north to her next shop in the village of Powburn
09:26Nestled in the Cheviot Hills, Hetty's next hunting ground
09:29Hedgley Antique Centre, is a paradise for perusers
09:34With thirty dealers spread out across two hundred and forty square meters of selling space
09:38There's plenty to keep Hetty busy.
09:43I see no ships.
09:45And diligently minding the shop is dealer Charles.
09:48I think you missed a bit there, Charles. Just behind you.
09:52Back in the cabinets again.
09:54No, that's not like you, Hetty.
09:57Now, this is quite a nice thing.
09:59So it's a watch chain. I'd say it's probably 19th century.
10:02It's for a pocket watch.
10:04This T-bar here would go into the button slot in your jacket.
10:09And then the other end of it, the dog clip, would attach to the loop of your pocket watch.
10:13So you could have your pocket watch in your pocket, safely attached to your jacket.
10:17It's made of a material called pinchback.
10:19Now, pinchback was invented around about 1720 by Christopher Pinchback as essentially an imitation gold.
10:25It's actually a combination of copper and zinc.
10:28Up until probably the early 1800s, it was the most popular type of imitation gold
10:33because it didn't tarnish, it didn't wear.
10:36The rich used pinchback pieces as trampling jewellery.
10:41Hold-ups by highwaymen were common in those days
10:44and better to lose a pinchback necklace than a solid gold one.
10:48Now, it's got £120 on the ticket.
10:50I like it a lot, but I don't think I'm going to make a profit on that.
10:55Better move on, then. Plenty more to see.
10:59Hello. What's your name?
11:02Gregory.
11:03Nice to meet you, Gregory.
11:05You're going to help me choose something to buy?
11:07He says, yeah, nodding.
11:10Come on, then.
11:12The two of us.
11:13Aww.
11:15There'll always be for you and me.
11:17There's just the two of us.
11:19Adorable.
11:20And you'll be always travelling all...
11:23She's smitten.
11:25You're not very talkative today, are you?
11:27You two are unbearably cute.
11:30Hello, Charles.
11:31Hello, Hetty. How are you doing?
11:33All right. I've made a friend.
11:34Ooh, a lovely friend, yes.
11:35Yeah, this is Gregory.
11:36Now, Gregory, he doesn't want to go to auction.
11:38No.
11:38Because that would make him sad.
11:40But he does want to come with me on the rest of the trip.
11:42So I'm going to buy him with my own money.
11:44Yes.
11:45Can I give you £8 for him?
11:46Yes, that's fine.
11:48Thank you very much.
11:49What a happy ending for Gregory.
11:53Now, off in the motor, her previous bestie is completely unaware he's been usurped.
11:59I'm hoping for a surprise week now.
12:01I really want to find something that's going to take me to an auction where I'm sure there's
12:07about to be some hidden treasure here.
12:08There always is.
12:10But the trick is finding it.
12:12And he's off to search further north, close to the Scottish border at Ford.
12:19For a small village, this place packs quite a punch.
12:23It has a castle, a medieval church, a hall covered in pre-Raphaelite paintings, an appeal tower.
12:31It also has this place, Old Forge Antiques, Ishi's next destination.
12:37This is one of the prettiest antique shops, I think, probably in the world.
12:41Just look at this door.
12:43Stunning.
12:44And not too bad inside, where Ishi has an eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, vintage
12:50clothing and rare books to rummage through.
12:54All watched over today by owner John.
12:57Hi, John.
12:59Mikey, get this for Hetty.
13:01Champion.
13:03You still have a chance to win today, Ishi.
13:06So come on, focus.
13:07Let's see what we can scout out.
13:11Getting warmer.
13:13Got some collars.
13:15Got some collar studs as well.
13:17So how you would use a collar stud?
13:19You would take your collar.
13:21Then you would take your collar stud.
13:23You'd thread it through the hole.
13:25Take a look at that.
13:25You'd have your starched collar.
13:27And this would allow you to hold it in place.
13:29Very dapper, old chap.
13:31But this is no time for playing fancy dress.
13:34Back to those studs.
13:35So let's take a look at what buttons we've got here.
13:38These, I would say, date to around 1910.
13:42Maybe some of them are a little bit earlier.
13:44These appear to be bake-like plastic.
13:47But I can see some in here that look like they could be made of gold.
13:50Look, this one is marked nine carat.
13:53I can't see a ticket price on here.
13:55So I think it's going to be worth talking to John, see how much we can get them for.
13:58This could be a winner.
14:00Good spot.
14:02Back in Powburn, Gregory's taking a breather.
14:06But Hetty's bravely soldiering on.
14:08Now, it's the final leg of the trip.
14:10And I really want to buy something I absolutely love.
14:13This example of a silver Victorian bangle is so beautiful.
14:17Now, I'm just looking for a hallmark.
14:19And very often, Victorian silver jewellery is unmarked.
14:21But I know it's definitely silver.
14:23It's tarnished in the right way.
14:25It's got the right weight to it.
14:26It's got the right feel.
14:28The Victorians love this sort of over-the-top decoration.
14:31It's a lot to look at.
14:33And generally, not the sort of style that people like these days.
14:36But there is a really good collector's market for Victorian jewellery.
14:40Now, this is only £35, which is a good price for it.
14:44I think it's going to have to come with me.
14:46I just love it.
14:47And she's back again, now for a grown-up deal.
14:51Hello, Charles.
14:52What have you found this time?
14:53Beautiful silver bangle.
14:54Yes, it is nice.
14:55Now, it's got £35 on it.
14:57Do you think there's any movement on that?
14:59£32, that would be the best.
15:00To be fair, that's a very, very good price for it.
15:02So I will shake your hand.
15:03Yeah, I'm glad. Yeah, we'll shake your hand.
15:04Thank you very much, Charles.
15:07Very fair.
15:08£30.
15:08Lovely, yeah.
15:10And £2.
15:11OK, thank you.
15:11Take care.
15:12Bye now.
15:13And that leaves her with £93 for tomorrow's shopping.
15:17Do you like your new accessory, Gregory?
15:20I love it.
15:24Now, back in Ford, looks like Ishi's spending some time outside in the herb garden.
15:32What is this?
15:34We've got a paddle spear made out of wood.
15:38Lovely crosshatching on the handle here.
15:40I don't believe that this was used as a weapon.
15:42I think this is a ceremonial spear.
15:44So it would have been used in events, dancing.
15:47Now, where is it from?
15:48To me, the shape and the crosshatching suggest this is probably African instead of Asian.
15:52Probably 20th century.
15:54It could have been made for the tourist market.
15:55On the ticket, we have £25.
15:59For £25, I can't see it going too wrong.
16:03Hopefully, John can do me a mint deal on it.
16:05Oh, lordy.
16:07John, how are you?
16:08Hello.
16:37I found a couple of treasures in here.
16:39£40 for the collar studs and £20 for the spear.
16:41£60 for you.
16:43Right.
16:44Thank you so much, sir.
16:45OK.
16:47So that's just £80 left in his kitty.
16:50Cannot wait to show Hetty these.
16:52She might have a little something to show you first.
16:58Ishi, I have somebody to introduce you to.
17:01What?
17:01There was three of us in the...
17:02There are three of us in the...
17:03You don't look so scared.
17:04It's not an animal.
17:05Au contraire.
17:06Sort of an animal.
17:08Who's this?
17:09This is Gregory.
17:11Am I that bad company you had to bring someone else in?
17:13Oh, no.
17:15Or you made us a family.
17:16Doing this road trip together, Gregory.
17:18You happy?
17:19Yeah.
17:20And then they all lived happily ever after.
17:24Nighty night.
17:29Morning.
17:30It's a new day.
17:31And Ishi is in a very good mood.
17:39Someone's had their porridge.
17:41Are you sure Gregory's not carsick?
17:43Oh, no, is he?
17:46He looks a bit ill, doesn't he?
17:48He looks a bit green.
17:49Oh, bless him.
17:50Green with envy for all your wonderful purchases yesterday, perhaps.
17:54Let's review.
17:57Ishi snapped up a ceremonial spear, a dog-shaped humidor, and a box of vintage collar studs.
18:04Take a look at that.
18:05He has just £80 still to play with.
18:08Whereas Hetty plumped for a Victorian bangle, a miniature silver chair, and a giant punch bowl.
18:15It's heavy.
18:16She has £93 left in her coffers.
18:20But shopping is far from their minds.
18:23So, in terms of sweet treats, are you more sweet or savoury, would you say?
18:29Jelly, sweets, all that kind of stuff.
18:30I love it.
18:31I'm a bit of a savoury girl, I would say, actually.
18:33Yeah?
18:33I just love crisps.
18:35Crisps and chips.
18:36I don't think I could live without.
18:37Just any form of potato.
18:38I think their next stop might be much more Ishi's cup of tea than...
18:44They're heading westwards, across the border, into Scotland, to a rather plush estate in Gordon.
18:52This grand family seat is Melastane House, the home of Lady Grizzle Bailey, an 18th century poet and songwriter who
19:02lived an extraordinary life.
19:03From dangerous missions as a girl to leaving unparalleled records of household life in Scotland and a culinary gift to
19:12boot.
19:12Our pals are here to meet tour guide, Leslie Abernethy, to find out more about her and her origins.
19:21Follow me.
19:22Oh, amazing. Thank you.
19:24Over the fireplace, you can see the portrait of Lady Grizzle's father, Sir Patrick Hume.
19:31He was a covenanter, which in the 1680s was treasonable.
19:37The Scottish covenanters were Presbyterians who opposed royal interference in the Church of Scotland, believing that only Christ had dominion
19:47over their church, not the king.
19:48He was being hunted and he went into hiding in the burial vault of Polworth Kirk for over a month.
19:55So his 18-year-old daughter Grizzle would go every night over a mile through a dark wood, possibly meeting
20:04the king's soldiers on the way, to take her father some food.
20:10Wow.
20:11This wasn't her first mission for her father.
20:13At age 12, Grizzle smuggled a letter to his imprisoned comrade, Robert Bailey.
20:19She went on to marry his son, George, which is how she came to live at Mellestane.
20:25Wow.
20:26Oh, wow, the ceiling.
20:28So what was Lady Grizzle's life like living here?
20:30It was troubled times.
20:32The Jacobite raided in 1715 and took all the family pewter tableware to make bullets.
20:41But generally speaking, she had a good life here with her children.
20:46She was determined her daughters should be educated.
20:50She was a doting matriarch and an accomplished woman herself.
20:55Her poetry and songs were published in her lifetime, but it was another type of writing that made her most
21:01famous.
21:02I can show you the first of her household books.
21:08As you can see, she calls it her day book and 1692 is when she begins.
21:16It's all divided up into clothing, food and furniture.
21:22Everything is carefully itemised in sections.
21:26And this must give you a perfect idea of what her life was like at that time.
21:30Yes, it's an absolute snapshot, a time capsule of all the detail of life, which otherwise we wouldn't know.
21:39Grizzle kept these accounts until her death in 1746.
21:43They're a goldmine of information for historians, but they house yet another gift.
21:48The first written recipe for the Scottish sweet treat tablet.
21:52And Grizzle's descendant, George Haddington, is going to show R2 how it's made.
21:58It's actually a very easy recipe.
22:00Back in Lady Grizzle's day, it was just made with sugar and water.
22:04It's a bit leaner.
22:05The sweet has evolved with the Scottish people, who nowadays like their tablet a little more luxurious.
22:12Today we use a lot of butter and condensed milk.
22:16Yum!
22:16I like to add a bit of cardamom.
22:18Rich, could you grind it?
22:20Of course.
22:20So do you think that Lady Grizzle might have invented it then?
22:24I don't think she invented it, no.
22:25I think that tablet must have been part of the oral tradition for generations.
22:31George's modern recipe combines butter, water and sugar in a saucepan.
22:36Bring to a simmer, add a dollop of condensed milk.
22:39Cook for 20-ish minutes and then put in a dish to set.
22:44The trick is to score it with a knife, because once it's hard, if you just try and cut it,
22:51it'll break and crumble.
22:53Whereas if you've added some scoring lines, it will break apart neatly.
22:59It's hard to imagine that this grand house, one of architect Robert Adams' best,
23:05could house the earliest record of this humble delicacy.
23:08Tablet's ready.
23:10Oh, fab.
23:11Let's give this a go.
23:12Okay, cheers.
23:14Yeah, cheers.
23:14Cheers.
23:15Cheers.
23:16Tastes amazing.
23:17This sweet, crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth treat has evolved and endured for centuries.
23:23Its commercial market is huge, but nothing beats a homemade batch.
23:30But that's enough scoffing for one day, there are antiques to be bought.
23:35Sadly, it looks like the weather has turned again.
23:39Hetty, is Gregory going to auction?
23:42No, Gregory's not going to auction.
23:43You can uncover his ears.
23:45He's happy with that.
23:46Okay, okay.
23:46He's my little mascot now.
23:47I'm going to take him home afterwards.
24:18Ah, how sweet.
24:19See, it all comes down to this.
24:20This is our last shot.
24:21I know.
24:21I feel a bit sad that our trip's over, is she?
24:23Me too.
24:23But come on, let's get looking.
24:25End it on a high.
24:28Number one, Woolmarket Vintage Department Store, is crammed with curios and collectibles.
24:34It's an antique lover's paradise, with an abundance of nooks and crannies for R2 to scar.
24:42Such a nice bell.
24:48Go on, put some welly into it, old chap.
24:51This is a joke, Ben.
24:52An owner, Phillips, keeping a close eye on things today.
24:59Let's see what turns up.
25:01Oh, what's that he spotted?
25:03Let's take a closer look at this.
25:05So we've got a bookmark made out of brass.
25:08So here we have the clip that clips onto the book.
25:11And then it's in the form of a hand with an agate orb in the centre.
25:15So agate is a natural hardstone, which was often faceted and used in jewellery
25:21because it has these beautiful striations.
25:23So you would polish the rough material and you're left with these incredible patterns.
25:28The piece dates to around 1900.
25:31It could be a little bit earlier, but it's very late Victorian.
25:34We've got the whimsy and the novelty and there is age to this piece.
25:38Ticket price, £12.
25:39Now, I've seen these sell at auction for £50 to £100.
25:42So at £12, I think that this could be a strong contender, first find of the day.
25:50Cracking, is she?
25:52Pocket that for later.
25:54Now, how's Hetty doing?
25:57Wow.
25:58Look at that.
26:00It's really beautiful, isn't it?
26:02I love a bit of art glass.
26:05Now, I can't see a signature on it.
26:08It's sort of Murano in style.
26:10And Murano glass sells really well at auction.
26:13Murano glass goes back centuries, but after a long period of decline,
26:17it had a resurgence in the 1960s.
26:20New designers, influenced by abstract and pop art,
26:24created distorted forms and bright colours.
26:27And thanks to the current trend in mid-century design, it's popular again.
26:32I just love the colours of it and look at the way it reflects the light.
26:36It's a really stunning piece.
26:38This is not the sort of thing I would normally buy,
26:41but I love the mid-century style, I love the colours.
26:44It's just such a sculptural thing and really quite unusual.
26:48And at £25, I don't think that's a bad price for it.
26:51So, I'm going to have to think about this one.
26:53I'm a little bit sold, I just think it's so pretty.
26:57Very left field for you, Hetty.
27:01I wonder if Ishi is breaking out of his comfort zone.
27:05Vintage Lucky Horseshoes.
27:08And a nice jewellery case.
27:11What's in this box?
27:12I guess not.
27:14Ta-da!
27:15It's not, sadly, a Diamond Riviere.
27:17This is paste costume jewellery set with rhinestones and white metal.
27:22£15 with case.
27:24I don't think the necklace is worth that, but the box definitely is.
27:28It's a beautiful box.
27:30We've got this beautiful velvet interior and it says,
27:33James Ramsey, goldsmith and watch manufacturer from Dundee.
27:37Boxes are getting harder and harder to find in good clean condition.
27:40It's wooden construction and then it's lined with leather.
27:44And then we've got this gilt detailing across the surface.
27:47The hinge and the clasp work perfectly.
27:50Looks like it dates to the early 20th century, probably 1920s.
27:54It's in the Victorian style, but I think it's a bit later just based on the condition.
27:58For £15 just for the box, I think that's a good deal.
28:01I'm in two minds about this.
28:03I like it, but is it a smart purchase for auction?
28:06I'm going to put it down, keep looking and see what else we can find.
28:11Very wise.
28:14And I'm shocked.
28:16Hetty is checking out more glass.
28:19Goodbye comfort zone.
28:21I'm looking at silver again.
28:24Normal service is resumed.
28:26Now this is quite a sweet little wine label.
28:29Now the use of wine labels came about sort of circa 1730.
28:33And this was because you would have stored your wine, your alcohol in decanters.
28:38Now this particular example, it's very much in the Victorian style.
28:41But the hallmark's telling me it's not Victorian.
28:43It's actually 20th century.
28:44But what I really like about this is the fact that it's got the Edinburgh assay mark.
28:49Now Scottish silver is quite collectible.
28:51It's in quite nice condition.
28:53It has sherry on it.
28:54Now the most popular kind of wine labels have quite unusual alcohol names on them.
28:59So sherry is really not an uncommon one to find.
29:02Now looking at the price tag, it is only £15, which is not a bad price for it.
29:08I think it should make a bit more than £15 at auction.
29:11I think I'm going to buy it.
29:14Don't forget that glass.
29:18Hello Phil.
29:19Good afternoon.
29:20I found a couple of things I like.
29:23I think this is very sculptural.
29:25It's £25 and then also this lovely little wine label.
29:29You've got £15 on that one.
29:30Yes.
29:31If I were to buy both of them, there's nothing you could do on the price.
29:35Together they're £40.
29:36Um, £30 do you?
29:38Would you take £25?
29:41I'll meet you halfway, £28.
29:43£28.
29:43OK, that's very fair.
29:44I'll shake your hand at £28.
29:46So, that's £8 for the wine label and £20 for the art glass.
29:51And £65 left unspent.
29:53Thank you very much.
29:54Um, £6, £7, £8.
29:55£28.
29:55Thank you so much.
29:57And, uh, have a lovely day.
30:01Now, how's Ishii's scar going?
30:04Got some coins holding that scale.
30:06Look how heavy they are, the scales.
30:09Immediately drawn to the big gold coin.
30:12And it's a £10,000 mark.
30:14So, 1923, a German coin.
30:17During this time, there was a period of mass inflation.
30:20So, the currency really devalued.
30:22It's a nice large coin and quite unusual to see something that's in this denomination.
30:27Let's take a look at the silver coins.
30:29This is Zweimark, so two marks.
30:32And this is dated to 1913.
30:34We've got the king amongst his cavalry.
30:38I believe that this coin commemorates 100 years since Prussia entered the war against Napoleon.
30:43So, 1813, this coin here.
30:46We've got Deutsche Röich dated 1901.
30:49So, we've got coins that are over 100 years old.
30:51Another Zweimark.
30:52We've got the Crested Eagle here.
30:54I know that these coins can fetch a lot of money at auction if they're the right style,
30:58right condition, and the right dates.
31:01They're not marked up with a ticket price.
31:02So, I think, let's go downstairs, talk to Phil.
31:06He's ready and waiting, with loins suitably girded.
31:10Phil, how are you?
31:11Hi, yes, good.
31:12Good to see you.
31:13Found some treasures in here.
31:15First is this lovely brass agate bookmark.
31:18Yep.
31:18That's got a ticket price of £12.
31:20Right.
31:21And then there's these three German coins.
31:23They don't have a ticket price.
31:25Just, I don't even know if they're going to be in budget.
31:27Could I ask how much they are?
31:28For the three, it's £60.
31:30£60, perfect.
31:32That's £72 so far.
31:34I did see a necklace box with a rhinestone necklace in it.
31:37Oh, yeah, yeah.
31:38It's marked for £15.
31:40I'd do that for £10.
31:41Could we settle on £80 for all three items?
31:43Yes, for sure.
31:44Are you sure?
31:45Splendid.
31:46So, that's £60 for the coins and £10 each for the bookmark and the necklace with box.
31:51I'm going to go get the necklace.
31:53It's been a pleasure.
31:54All the best.
31:55Great to see you.
31:56Which means Ishii has spent all of his £200 budget.
32:00Well done.
32:01Wow.
32:02Petty, all done.
32:03I know.
32:04Did you get good stuff?
32:05I'm happy, but, I mean, there's no second chances now.
32:08This is it.
32:08I know.
32:08No going back.
32:11And who would want to?
32:12Some smashing finds there, you two.
32:15Back on the road, there's some reminiscing in a very antique expert kind of way.
32:20If we're doing a catalogue entry, I would describe this road trip as a 21st century adventure in a 20th
32:28century classic car with two 20th century experts trying their best.
32:34Some damage along the way.
32:36What would you spend an estimate of us?
32:37Oh, we're going to be in the millions, Ishii.
32:40Absolutely priceless.
32:41That you are, chaps.
32:44Now, time for some shut-eye.
32:49Well, the big day is here.
32:51Will it be five in a row for Hetty, or can Ishii finally bag a victory?
32:57Final auction, Ishii.
32:58You've absolutely thrashed me, Hetty.
33:00This is just, this is Queen Hetty's show.
33:02Oh, thank you.
33:04Today could be your day, Ishii.
33:06After their nosy around Northumberland, our duo have lugged the loot to Morley.
33:12Hosting us today is Morley Auctioneers and Valuers.
33:16They'll be selling in the room, online, and on the phones.
33:20And gavel-bashing today is veteran auctioneer Bernie Neal.
33:24Any chance of a beverage?
33:27Ishii blew the entirety of his £200 budget on six items.
33:32Any highlights for you, Bernie?
33:34It's a good selection of Victorian collar studs and a nice little box there.
33:38That should do well just for the gold content alone.
33:41Hetty only shelled out £135 on her five lots.
33:46Any faves?
33:47I like the Victorian white metal bangle.
33:50There's nice foliage decoration to the exterior.
33:53That should do well at auction.
33:54Fingers crossed, then.
33:55And the bidders are in.
33:57It's auction time.
33:59Here we go again.
34:01Final one.
34:02This all comes down to this, actually.
34:04First up is Ishii's brass hand bookmark.
34:08This could be quite a catch.
34:10I really like it.
34:11It's really unusual, isn't it?
34:12£20 we've got.
34:13Straight in at £20.
34:15Doubt your money.
34:16£22, madam.
34:17£25, internet.
34:19£28, room.
34:21I'll take £30 now, internet.
34:22Your bid, £30.
34:24£30?
34:24That's a really good issue.
34:26Online it goes away.
34:27Then a £30 we're done.
34:28Well done.
34:29That was really good.
34:30That's a really nice result.
34:31A fantastic start, Ishii.
34:33And hopefully a good omen.
34:36That's one for the books.
34:39I'm on the edge of my seat for Hetty's miniature chair.
34:43I just love it.
34:45That is very cute.
34:46So cute.
34:46It's photographed really well.
34:48I wonder how big they think it is.
34:50It's this big.
34:51£30 for it.
34:52£20 for a low start.
34:54Why is it going down, is she?
34:56It's white metal.
34:57£15 to get it gone, then.
34:58Come on, £15.
34:59I can't believe this.
35:00Thank you, madam.
35:01At £15 a bid, I'll take £18.
35:04Why is it so cheap?
35:05It's so unusual.
35:06It's the only bid, then.
35:07Oh, no.
35:08You all get, madam.
35:08Made him bid a £15, then.
35:11Oh, well.
35:13Bad luck, Hetty.
35:14I guess bidders were sitting on their hands.
35:17That's such a shame, but I would buy it again in a heartbeat,
35:20because I just loved it.
35:21But next time, keep it.
35:22Yeah.
35:23Moving on to Ishii's humidor.
35:26Will he be top dog today?
35:29In the shop, £60, I was like, that's a bargain.
35:32In the cold light of the day, I think I've gone fucking mad.
35:35£30.
35:36Oh, God.
35:38Oh, no.
35:39£25 on commission.
35:40I'll take £28.
35:40I've got £30 with me on commission.
35:42My bid at £30.
35:43That's not good.
35:44£32.
35:45Come on.
35:46OK, come on, like it's talking to the dog.
35:48£35 online.
35:49£38 internet.
35:50Come on.
35:51Heel boy.
35:51Come on.
35:52Please.
35:52Any more at £38.
35:54A little bit more.
35:55Come on.
35:56At £38.
35:58You don't know what to say, do you?
36:00She's speechless.
36:01Dog's got my tongue.
36:04Hard luck, Ishi.
36:04It's a dog-eat-dog world out there.
36:08Do you think it would have sold better if you said it was for dog posters?
36:11Next up, Hetty's sterling silver wine label.
36:15I bought a little bit of Scottish silver.
36:16Nice.
36:17It was only £8.
36:18So surely we're in for a profit there.
36:20Yeah.
36:21I say we as if like we're a team.
36:22We're in for a profit here.
36:24All right, £20 start me surely.
36:27£15 somebody.
36:28Come on.
36:28It should be worth that.
36:29Surely.
36:30Start me at £10.
36:31It's solid silver, people.
36:32£10.
36:33Would you like £12?
36:35No.
36:36We have £10 in the room.
36:37£12 on the internet.
36:38Oh, don't it just £12 only then?
36:41Oh, dear.
36:43She'll not be popping any corks for that then, but it's still a profit.
36:46That's OK.
36:48Now, will Ishi's early 20th century German coins be on the money?
36:52I paid £60.
36:54This is over-roar to you as well.
36:55You don't normally buy coins, do you?
36:56We can start the bidding at £40.
36:59Still not £60.
37:00It's a good start, though.
37:01Yeah.
37:02£42, £45.
37:04Ooh.
37:05£48.50.
37:06Internet at a £50 bid.
37:07Come on.
37:08Come on.
37:09A bit more, a bit more.
37:10We need a bit more.
37:11£55.
37:12I'm being so excited for you.
37:14Come on.
37:15All done at £55 then.
37:17We're going to sell this time at £55.
37:20I'm a bit disappointed in those.
37:22Yeah.
37:23Didn't quite hit the mark.
37:25Took a risk on them.
37:26It didn't pay off, but I really liked them.
37:29On to Hetty's gorgeous glass.
37:32Oh, wow.
37:33It's beautiful.
37:33I love this piece of glass.
37:34It's so sculptural, so cool.
37:36£15 for it.
37:37Oh, dear.
37:38£15 I have.
37:39It's truly worth more people at £15.
37:41That's really cheap, though.
37:43£15.
37:43Oh, dear.
37:45I'm not having a very good day today, Ishii.
37:48She's not wrong, but think positive.
37:50Glass half full.
37:51I think maybe I probably paid what it was worth, but I was taking a bit of a punt there.
37:55I just thought it was particularly pretty.
37:58Moving on.
37:59Will bidders stand on ceremony for Ishii's spear?
38:03This was a bit of a rogue find.
38:05Yeah, how much did you pay?
38:06£20.
38:07£15.
38:08I don't know.
38:09I like the fact that you don't know.
38:10That's cool.
38:11We could go for anything.
38:11Yeah.
38:12£40, somebody.
38:14Anybody?
38:14That would be nice.
38:15That would be nice.
38:16£30 for it then, Crawley.
38:17£20.
38:18And if not, I'm probably going to keep that at myself.
38:21What's going on?
38:21£15.
38:22Finally got a bid at £15.
38:24There's a reason why I don't buy these normally.
38:27Are you going to buy another one anyway?
38:28No, I won't.
38:29At £15 only bid, then we sell at £15 only.
38:32It was worth a punt.
38:34Well, someone's got a bug in there.
38:36Secretly, I was hoping it would be an awesome win.
38:41Time for Hetty's giant bowl.
38:43Will it punch above its already hefty weight?
38:46Actually, I'm so worried about my next lot.
38:48No, don't be worried.
38:49A Chinese punch bowl.
38:51Yeah, I think I've paid too much money for it.
38:53This is lovely, isn't it?
38:54It is lovely.
38:55£60, a low start, surely.
38:57It's time to be at £50, somebody.
38:59£40 for it.
39:00Thank you, sir.
39:01I was worried it was going to be less than that, so...
39:04Where's all the hands?
39:05At £40 bid, I only made a bid of £40 then.
39:08Your bid, sir.
39:09There's no further interest.
39:10I will put the hammer down at just £40.
39:13Packed a mild punch?
39:16There's no punch there, is she?
39:18Oh, dear.
39:19The bidders were not bowled over.
39:21I feel really sad.
39:23Come on, it's not that much of a loss.
39:25Now, let's hope bidders think outside the box for Ishi's next lot.
39:31So it's more the box that you're asking?
39:32I really like the box, but it came with the necklace.
39:34I paid £10.
39:35OK.
39:35It should be a no-brainer.
39:37Yeah.
39:37I've got £25 as my bling bid at £25 bid at £30 bid.
39:42That's really good.
39:43Any advance on the bling there at £35.
39:47Ooh.
39:47What's going on?
39:48£40 bid at £42, £45 bid.
39:51You look so surprised.
39:53Any advance on £45?
39:55Nice.
39:55Fair warning then, at £45, sold.
39:58That's a really good profit.
40:01Marvellous.
40:02Things are hotting up now.
40:04I'm actually quite surprised.
40:05I mean, I'm happy with the profit.
40:06I thought it might make £20, £25.
40:08That's really good.
40:09Oh, wow.
40:11Moving on, it's our auctioneer's favourite of Hetty's lots.
40:14But will the bidders like it?
40:17I've made a very Hetty purchase.
40:19Silver, Victorian bangle, beautifully decorated.
40:23£32, which on a good day, there should be a profit.
40:27Fingers crossed.
40:27Yeah.
40:28I start the bidding at just £25.
40:30I'll take £28 now at £25 bid any more.
40:33Oh, cheap.
40:34At £25 any more.
40:35Last chance at £25 then.
40:38That is really a shame.
40:39I'm quite sad about that one.
40:41Well, that was a slap on the wrist.
40:44Bad luck, Hatchi.
40:45That should have been about £50, really.
40:47Yeah, that's £100 bangle all day long.
40:50Ready?
40:51It's the final lot.
40:52Will Ishi's mining for gold pay off?
40:56So this should get at least £40.
40:58If it doesn't, I don't know what's going on.
41:00I'm worried about you buying gold.
41:01You're doing well with gold.
41:03Don't be worried.
41:03You smashed this.
41:05Let me have one.
41:06Internet's climbing up to £55, £65.
41:10His bid.
41:11Any advance on £65?
41:13All done and finished at £65.
41:14It's selling away then.
41:16Buttoned up a nice profit.
41:19I love your joke.
41:20I'm going to miss your jokes.
41:20You're not.
41:21You're really not.
41:23Was that enough to secure a victory for Ishi?
41:26There were some profits and losses.
41:28I'm not sure who's got this one.
41:30I think you've won this one, Ishi.
41:31Let's go and have a look.
41:31With everything totted up, the final scores are in.
41:36It was not Hetty's day today.
41:38She began with £200 and after sell-room costs, she made a loss of £63.11.
41:44So, hard luck, Hetty.
41:47So, finally, Ishi catapulted himself to victory.
41:51He started with the same amount and after auction fees, made a smaller loss of £19.97.
41:59Good work, old chum.
42:02So, it's 4-1 to Hetty, but what a way to end for Ishi.
42:07Well done, you two.
42:10Oh, I'm so happy, Hetty.
42:12I mean, you won overall, but I'm happy to take this small win.
42:15That was a fantastic win, Ishi.
42:16Come on, let's go and celebrate.
42:17Yes, let's go.
42:19Well, it's been quite a week.
42:22Surprise!
42:23They have been silver screen icons.
42:25I've been expecting you, Mr Khan.
42:27Rock stars.
42:28If we were in a band, we'd have to have a jewellery-related name.
42:32Gem and Dazzle.
42:33Yeah, I love it.
42:34And racing legend.
42:35One, two, three.
42:37Hetty reigned supreme at auction.
42:40We have 75.
42:41We're at 110.
42:43One 70.
42:45Remaining modest and humble.
42:47Should I just go home now?
42:48No, I want you to stay and watch all my profits.
42:51And they cooked up quite an exquisite friendship.
42:55That egg cup, you cracked the code with that.
42:57That was an excellent result.
42:59Oh, oh, wow.
43:00Yoke on my face.
43:03Taddy bye.
43:05Next time.
43:05This car dances.
43:07A brand new pairing hits the road.
43:10Get in.
43:11Gangster style.
43:13Margie Cooper and Danny Sebastian.
43:15Right, you nearly went in the verge then.
43:17There are treasures.
43:18I love a bit of cobweb.
43:19Hitten gems.
43:20Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo.
43:21And the battle begins.
43:23I'm going to make plenty money.
43:25Ha, ha, ha.
43:26Ha !
43:52You
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