NARRATOR: It's the nation's favorite antiques expert.

Yeah, It's typical.

How about that?

NARRATOR: Behind the wheel of a classic car.

And a goal to scar Britain for antiques.

The aim, to make the biggest profit at auction.

But it's no mean feat.

There will be worthy winners.

Yes.

NARRATOR: And valiant losers.

Blast It.

NARRATOR: Will it be the high way road to glory?

Or the slow road to disaster?

Oh, my God.

!¦ There's something wrong with the car NARRATOR: This is the Antiques Road Trip.

Not off.

A very good morning from the Southwest coast of Scotland to seasoned road trippers, Paul Laidlaw and Anita Manning.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Come down Laidlaw.

You're as high as a kite.

It's the Sier.

It's the Sier [INAUDIBLE] NARRATOR: Yes, it's round two of their trip.

And excitement abounds.

Here we go again, Anita.

Leg two, four, leg, two You're a wee bit ahead of me.

You're not for comfort though, Anita.

NARRATOR: Last time, Anita increased her 200 pound pot, to 206 pounds and 64 pence.

But it was Paul's auction lots that won the day.

And he has 307 pounds and 50 Pence to spend this time.

Still, life's good when you're cruising in a '70s Triumph, eh.

Sorry Bless you.

NARRATOR: Gesundheit.

After beginning in Doune, our pair's journey sees them scoot around central Scotland, across the border to Cumbria, whizz through Lancashire and Yorkshire before a final auction in Newcastle.

Today's trip is destined for auction in Hamilton.

But, they're starting their shopping together in the seaside resort of Largs.

This is where when Glasgow closed in fear fortnight in the '40s and '50s, the whole of Glasgow would sail down here on the puffers, and have a wonderful fortnight and all these wee resorts.

This is all part of my childhood.

And the Clyde is the most wonderful river in the world.

I'm saying nothing, Anita.

NARRATOR: Largs has a historic link with the Vikings.

But today, our marauders will be plundering the stock of Narducci Antiques.

What surprises are in store here?

Ah, It looks like Paul's found something.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Oh, my goodness.

Behold, 1920 Christmas crackers.

A box there of.

Oh, my word.

Now, you know what I want to do now, pull [INAUDIBLE] I want to see what's inside.

Oh, look at that.

There you have it, little lithographically actually printed Rococo label there.

And there's amazing tissue with a glossy paper printed in slightly decor, right for the period.

We've got a mixture of the aesthetics coming in here.

And it's a complete Carton.

I've not met one yet, but there's got to be a collector of vintage Christmas paraphernalia out there.

What would you collect?

You'd collect baubles.

You would aspire to vintage Christmas crackers.

But they will be like hen's teeth, I have no doubt.

And here we have some.

But what a joy.

You've got the packaging, you've got the contents unused, and you have got bucket loads of nostalgia.

NARRATOR: They're not priced.

Let's see what dealer lez can do.

I've already seen that book.

What does that sit with?

I'd love it to be 15, 20 quid, It's what I'd like it to be.

The bonus I was looking, more less 40 quid [INAUDIBLE] the bonus.

Yeah, any chance of 25 doing it?

25 pounds, bought.

Merry Christmas.

PAUL LAIDLAW: [INAUDIBLE] thank you very much.

NARRATOR: The crackers leave Paul with around 280 pounds.

Let's hope they go off with a bang at auction.

Talking of crackers, here's Anita.

Looks like she's found something shiny.

ANITA MANNING: Silver-plated tea services are a little out of fashion today.

But I like this one.

NARRATOR: A Victorian bachelors tea service.

So-called because it's meant for one person.

It was made in Glasgow, retailed at Edwards and sons.

This was a prestigious retailer, who sold quality items.

What we see is a high degree of decoration and embossed work.

We have the teapot, and we have the sugar, and we have the cream.

If it's not too dear, I think I'd like to have a go at it.

NARRATOR: Good idea.

Let's get the data.

Hey, Franco?

Hi, Anita.

Have you found something of interest?

- Yes - Good, good.

I'm pleased.

I think that that's awfully nice.

To you, Anita, I'll do that 65 pounds.

NARRATOR: Let's inspect the sugar bowl and the milk jug.

ANITA MANNING: See, I like the fact that even in the base of it, we have this wonderful engraved work here.

- It's lovely, lovely.

It's quality It is, without question.

Without question.

ANITA MANNING: Could I buy it at 40 pounds?

45.

Go on, I know you can.

ANITA MANNING: Who could resist you, Franco?

45, 45.

That's wonderful.

NARRATOR: And the Bachelor tea service is hers.

Well done that, woman.

First item bought.

But there's still plenty more in here that I might have a go at.

NARRATOR: So one item each, and they've not finished here yet.

Paul, I think light-colored would suit you.

Let me see.

That would suit me in the dark.

Let me see.

You could do a fair padded Barr.

NARRATOR: Padded Barr?

There's no time for Scottish dancing, kilt or no kilt.

PAUL LAIDLAW: I would turn more heads just with the hat.

NARRATOR: Oh, my giddy aunt.

Nobody needs to see that.

There's a thought that's indelibly branded in your memory.

NARRATOR: He's bragging again.

Behave yourself, Laidlaw.

Time to look for more goodies.

Who's bought what?

where?

When?

Now?

My, oh word.

OK.

This is a sophisticated toy.

Steam powered and all this.

What do you get for your money?

We've got a beautiful tin plate hull, but rather nicely decorated.

And named, the vessel is the princess pad.

That is scarce, attractive, and fight, downright desirable.

Am I going to get that?

I doubt it.

Because you know what, in this environment, they know the worth of this toy.

Priced at 280 pounds, it's at market value.

So little chance of a profit.

On you browse, Paul.

Lez, let me show you this.

I knew on the way here, was why I was so lyrical about the Glasgow trade weekends, and going in the water and the steamer logs and so on.

And what you need to get on your boat, bought a ticket.

And there they are.

A year after tickets, Clyde, coast, services, Limited.

All at different places?

Four pence, return.

I've got to have a go at that.

what do you see look at that face.

NARRATOR: Paul's fairly drawn to the nautical today.

What would buy out?

Why the [INAUDIBLE] 10 pounds.

Why don't we?

So torn.

Just a ticket.

Just a ticket.

Just a ticket.

Right then settle up and dare.

All aboard All aboard.

PAUL LAIDLAW: I better rush, because I genuinely do have a boat to catch.

NARRATOR: A boat to catch?

On a road trip?

How exciting.

Meanwhile, back with Anita.

And oh, it's another shiny thing.

Isn't this an interesting piece of mid-20th century design.

NARRATOR: This is an ornamental table lighter for cigars and cigarettes.

Once a common sight in homes, restaurants, and bars.

Today, they have collector's appeal.

It has a Swedish minimalist look about it.

No name on the bottom.

And let's have a wee look here.

No, it's made in Japan.

So it's a copy of a Scandinavian design.

This is a pretty cool item.

But I wouldn't want to be paying more than say 10 pounds for it.

Let's see what Franco says.

Franco, Anita I'd like to pay you for my lovely wee tea set.

But I spotted this down there.

I'd like to perhaps buy it though.

But I wouldn't like to pay any more than about 10 pounds for it.

FRANCO: Give me 15 pounds for it, since it's you.

ANITA MANNING: Could you Come to 12?

NARRATOR: Uh-oh.

FRANCO: Go on.

Go on.

Since it's you.

Since it's you.

- Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Pleasure.

Pleasure.

NARRATOR: Cheeky.

That's 57 pounds in total for the Bachelor tea service, and the table lighter, and Anita's bagged her first two items.

I'm happy with these.

Thank you very much again, Franco.

No, It's a pleasure, as always.

It's been great to see you.

You too.

And I wish you well with them.

ANITA MANNING: Bye, bye Franco.

FRANCO: Bye, bye NARRATOR: Back with Paul.

And he has his little overseas trip planned.

He's popping across to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute.

It's just a half-hour ferry ride from Wemyss Bay.

Lucky thing.

[MUSIC- ROD STEWART, "I AM SAILING,"] I am sailing.

I am sailing.

This is fantastic.

On the water, sun is shining, My chariot's down there.

Yeah, this is what it's all about.

NARRATOR: And ahoy, Paul.

The seaside town of Rothesay boasts a romantic bay and a rich Victorian heritage.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Palm trees, blue water, blue skies, big Cottonwood clouds.

And we're still in Scotland.

Still loving the triumph.

But loving it all the more with the top down.

NARRATOR: It's what the Scotts call, a Tax Off Day, I believe.

Paul's visiting West Bay Homes and Antiques Emporium-- a relative newbie on the bute antiques scene.

It's owned by Neville.

What treasures can pirate Paul find?

PAUL LAIDLAW: What do you think of this?

NARRATOR: Yikes It literally is a strange beast.

What is it made of?

Well, that is salt-glazed, possibly fire clear.

And what does it represent?

Is that a wild man in the woods?

It's certainly a grotesque visage.

NARRATOR: 65 pounds worth of grotesque visage is that.

[INAUDIBLE] brazen Earlier, I bought an instant collection of vintage transport tickets.

NARRATOR: Yep, I remember.

Maybe likes a little umph at auction.

What would I like to do?

Grow that lot.

And what would be the theme?

The theme would be transport.

And I may have found two objects that would work particularly well in combination with the tickets.

First, a little piece that takes me home, almost.

Cruchley's railway and telegraphic County map of West Maryland.

OK. That's Lake District territory.

This is early.

And this dates to 1850 and 1860.

And it's a little joy.

Have a look at this.

What do you think of that?

A little tinted an engraved map.

And it's a little joy of cartography and engraving.

I like that very much.

If you reside in the County of Cumbria, bit nice framed on your wall.

If you collect real [INAUDIBLE] or maps, there is something that may fill a hole.

But it gets better.

Well, NARRATOR: Do tell what do you think of this?

1920s, Robert Stevenson, locomotive builders of Darlington.

This is notes and illustrations of recent work.

What were they producing in 1922?

Well, they were producing those.

Big boys' toys indeed.

My word.

What a lovely publication.

And if you get all hot and sweaty over locomotives-- and there's plenty of Big Little boys that do, I'll wager that as a good night end.

Problem is, no idea what these are going to cost.

So I shall have to ask-- is Neville abode?

Neville, Yes, Paul.

How are you doing?

I'm all right Good.

Look what I found.

Expensive or not?

NEVILLE: Not particularly.

Good.

But that's as long as a piece of string, really.

Cheap?

NEVILLE: How would 12 pounds suit you?

You don't heckle on places like that?

No you don't.

NARRATOR: Smashing.

Paul's new collection of transport tickets and railway honor is complete.

NEVILLE: Lovely.

Thank you very much.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Thanks, [INAUDIBLE] - OK. - All the best Thank you, bye.

NARRATOR: And just in time for the next ferry back to the mainland.

Meanwhile, Cumnock in Ayrshire is Anita's next pit stop.

She's come to find out about a remarkable heavy horse, first bred nearly 300 years ago, known as the workhorse of the world.

Clydesdale horses were one of Scotland's greatest exports, hugely sought after.

They were shipped as far and wide as Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

Renowned for their size, strength, and gentle temperament.

They all originate from one small corner of Southwest Scotland.

Maggie, Hello Clydesdale's my favorite, favorite breed of horse.

What's this one's name?

- This is Metime.

- She's lovely.

She is.

She's the star of the farm.

Hello Metime?

NARRATOR: Clydesdales are draft horses, bred to pull heavy loads and work the land.

But for centuries before, other animals were used.

MAGGIE: Oxens were the first in the early 60th and 70th century.

Then we moved on to draft horses, who were more intelligent and could do multitask jobs.

NARRATOR: In the mid 18th century Britain was becoming an industrial superpower, with ever-growing demands on production.

The sixth Duke of Hamilton, a wealthy land and coal mine owner was looking for a draft horse, with Supreme pulling power to transport increasingly heavy loads of coal, and work tirelessly in the fields.

Thanks to him, the horse he envisioned became a reality.

They brought in Flemish stallions, and bred with a Scottish mare.

And that produced the Clydesdale.

And it became known as a Clydesdale because it was done in the Clydesdale Valley, which is now Lanark.

The new super strong Clydesdale horses became indispensable.

And their reputation quickly spread.

Their good nature and versatility meant that they also became a common sight in cities, carting everything from milk, to beer, and farm produce.

At its peak, Scotland alone had 140,000 Clydesdales, and over 1 and 1/2 thousand stallions were exported in one year.

Wow.

This magnificent beast.

This is Alfie.

Hello, Alfie.

Come on and see him.

He is a huge beast.

how?

Much does Alfie weigh?

MAGGIE: Alfie, he weight over a tonne.

ANITA MANNING: Over a tonne?

MAGGIE: Over a tonne.

Clydesdales have white bliss, and they have finer features in the face than like the Shire or the Percheron and the other heavier horses.

And they always have feathers on their feet.

But the Clydesdales have feet [INAUDIBLE].. Well, it must be expensive shoeing them.

Shoeing them is very expensive.

So here, we've got a couple of shoes.

So we've got a Clydesdale shoe here, which is off when the boy's here.

Wow.

And then we've got a standard horseshoe here.

There is some difference.

There's a big difference Yeah, these are big boys, and girls.

And girls, of course.

NARRATOR: A blackstone farm for gentle giants are mainly used for fun.

Up you get on, Anita.

Dear, oh, dear.

Oh, this is great.

Oh, this is fabulous.

I'm so happy.

MAGGIE: Are you all right?

All right, we'll see you later.

[INAUDIBLE] Oh, wait.

Oh wow.

NARRATOR: By the 1920s, the increase in motor vehicles meant a steady decline in the need for Clydesdales and numbers waned.

This Scottish horse breed once exported world over, is now endangered.

As asked and without many of them left.

[INAUDIBLE] three, an endangered list right.

And we are trying to bring them in, so that people can ride and drive them.

Anita, I think its your time for a wee show.

ANITA MANNING: Oh, I would love that.

I would love that.

Hop there Alfie.

Hop there.

It's a fast horse It's all right.

Hop there, laddy.

It's amazing the ground you can cover up in a short time.

NARRATOR: I think she's got the hang of this you know giddy up it.

ANITA MANNING: This boy.

JOHN: [INAUDIBLE] Alfie.

Up, Alfie.

JOHN: That's it, no problem.

John, I've had a wonderful day learning all of it these splendid creatures it's been the best ever and law of love learning how to drive Alfie.

NARRATOR: What a busy and memorable day happy sighs all round, eh?

Nighty night, Anita, where she goes.

Nighty night, Paul, where he goes.

Well, here we go.

Good morning.

The dawn is broken.

But so have the clouds.

It may be raining out there, but there's sunshine in her heart.

NARRATOR: She laughs at her own joke.

Yesterday, Paul sailed through the shopping.

Literally, he bought a collection of transport tickets and railway honor, and some vintage Christmas crackers.

Just a ticket.

NARRATOR: Or a cracker.

He has 260 pounds and 50 Pence left in his wallet.

Anita bought a bachelors tea service and a table lighter.

I think I'd like to have a go at it.

She has 149 pounds and 64 Pence to play with.

ANITA MANNING: I thought that was a pony.

It's a sheep.

I thought that was a Shetland pony.

NARRATOR: She's learning.

It's going to be that sort of day, you know.

Right, the rain's off, but the shopping's back on.

And Paul's been dropped off in coatbridge.

He's continuing his antics trawl in used furniture fusion, which is packed with the weird and the wonderful.

What will Paul go for?

Perhaps both.

PAUL LAIDLAW: That is an original hand-carved piece of inuit art.

And look at it.

There you have your hunter with his bone harpoon.

And for my money, that's exquisite.

That is good work.

NARRATOR: This figure is carved from black [INAUDIBLE] stone.

And what I'd like to know is the name of the artist.

Commonly, it's marked on the base.

And there was once a label there, long gone.

But I'm not going to be able to pursue that any further.

But do I like it?

Absolutely.

Do you like it?

Oh, yeah it's absolutely lovely.

A romantic piece.

NARRATOR: And the other members of the Inuit family here.

And bingo.

There you have it.

I think that's a little Inuit child.

Distinctive green.

stone, almost like a jadeite.

And look underneath.

What do you have there?

Just simply scratched in.

We've got, I can't read that.

But there's the name of the artist.

There's an abbreviated date there, '81.

So this is will soon be 40 years old.

Am I interested in buying these?

I'd happily put my name to them.

NARRATOR: The child carving is made from green serpentine.

But there are no ticket prices.

Best get dealer, Rob on board.

Rob, where'd you get for the Inuit sculptures?

Well, this is.

Some I picked up on my travels.

I think it's one of the auctions I went to.

Hope it's not an Auction in that date, then.

No, sadly.

Sadly it wasn't.

PAUL LAIDLAW: I like the Hunter.

And I like this wee child in like a grimstone.

What would those two be?

I could do the two of those for Six pence.

This conversation just ended with a handshake.

spot on.

It's a deal, all right.

But Paul's not finished in here just yet, Oh no.

- There you go.

- Excellent.

Thank you very much.

Great, I will keep looking.

I'll get these for you.

NARRATOR: Anita, meanwhile has headed to Motherwell with just under 150 pounds in her purse.

As luck would have it, the Greenside Garden Center has an antique shop.

Time to do some digging, girl.

I found an interesting 17th century book by James [INAUDIBLE] Now, James [INAUDIBLE] was a writer and historian from .

Wales.

And this is a rare first edition book of his, which is giving us Proverbs or old said surveys and adages in various different languages.

And I believe that, this was the first book to relay the proverb, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

This book is 595.

That's a lot of money.

I Can't play with this any longer.

I have to go on with the work.

NARRATOR: Yes.

You do that.

Back in coatbridge, and Paul's with his new pal, dealer Rob.

What's the chap chaps?

You and I both know, on that table full there, China for one a better term.

It's one stand out pieces.

Because everyone can tell, for 100 pieces, that, that is Clarice Cliff.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Clarice Cliff.

JOHN: Absolutely.

NARRATOR: Yeah, art deco artist, Clarice cliff is one of the most important ceramicist of the 20th century.

So this little mustard pot has collector appeal.

Small, very distinctive geometry.

JOHN: Yes PAUL LAIDLAW: I think this may be bonjour pattern.

And the decoration, not another [INAUDIBLE] No PAUL LAIDLAW: [INAUDIBLE] lady.

JOHN: It's nice.

It's attractive.

PAUL LAIDLAW: But what a little cracker.

But speaking of cracks, its a funny angle How long has that been off?

It has-- at some point in its history, it's a side [INAUDIBLE] Oh wouldn't let go.

But otherwise-- so there we go.

Part of the bizarre range, so 1930-1935.

Does the price reflect?

I mean, I'm breaking a golden rule of Mine?

Yeah, where would you be considering-- Dark, cheap is where I would be.

Right.

Well, I mean I don't know, 10 or 20 quid.

Is that But 20 is more appealing.

Yeah I can see if you say the difference.

Absolutely You know what I'm going to say.

[INAUDIBLE] Yeah.

Deal?

- Deal.

Yeah.

PAUL LAIDLAW: [INAUDIBLE] Good man.

NARRATOR: One 15 pound deal, two more lots bagged, and 139 pounds and 50 Pence left in the kitty.

Sweet.

See you later.

Thanks Rob.

Thank you NARRATOR: Back in Motherwell, and Anita's found a man, who's he?

I've been wandering around this antique center, looking at Love jewelry, lovely ceramics, and lovely silver.

But that guy's eyes have been following me everywhere I go.

This portrait has been painted by Andrew Law.

Andrew Law studied at Glasgow School of Art, where he subsequently taught.

So he's not just a gifted amateur.

This is a portrait of John Henry Carnie Esquire JP.

It was done in October the 15th, 1948.

Now, he was provost of Kilmarnock at that time.

This picture came through my auction at one point, and didn't make an awful lot of money.

But I suppose for me it has a certain charm.

The only thing is art buyers, interested in a portrait of a dignified official from the 1940s.

Is Anita tempted to escort this old geezer out of the garden center?

Here's dealer, Alan to help.

I've had a great look around.

But as I've wandered around, that guy's eyes have been following me.

Portraits aren't the most popular things.

Right But I'd like to buy it.

I'd like to pay round about 60 pounds.

Is that at all possible?

I've spoken to a dealer about the price on that one.

I know he'll do a very good price for it.

He can do 60.

Can he do 60?

He'll do that for you.

Yeah.

Oh, I'm delighted.

You're coming with me, provost.

You're coming to Hamilton.

Fitted the-- it's lovely.

Thank you very much, thank you.

NARRATOR: I think Anita's actually quite smitten to a pin up.

She now has just under 90 pounds left to spend, and one, John Henry Carnie Esquire to keep her company in the triumph.

OK, John.

Off to Hamilton.

Buckle up.

NARRATOR: Whoops Paul's taking a detour from shopping, and is headed to West Calder.

He's here to find out about the iconic great Highland bagpipe.

David [INAUDIBLE] who's known as Blue, is one of the few traditional bagpipe makers, The first Australian to get a pipe major's certificate after joining the royal Scot's Dragoon guards in the 70s, Blue Lives and breathes bagpipes.

Hello there, is it blue?

It certainly is.

Oh, Paul.

Good to see you sir.

Nice to meet you.

All right then.

I'll just turn this off so we can hear ourselves speaking.

What did I interrupt you doing there, blue?

Well, I'm actually making a part for a bagpipe.

Of course, I think of Scotland, I think of the pipes.

But pipes are used throughout the world.

What do we know the origin of the pipes into Scotland?

Well, there's quite a number of stories.

Some say that the Romans brought them over and so forth.

And others say that they think it was during the crusades, when the armies all went through from Europe out to the Middle East, where they had primitive bagpipes.

And then, of course, came back and started building their own type of design.

NARRATOR: Whatever the origins, bagpipes are found around the world.

And the great Highland bagpipe has close associations with the military.

After the Jacobite risings, a number of regiments in the late 18th century revived a tradition of pipers, playing their comrades into battle.

A practice which continued into the First World War.

So, what's the function of the pipes in the army?

Well, one of the functions was to rally the troops as a bit of a signaling mechanism.

Tunes so you know you're going to advance, or tunes if you know you're going to retreat.

And of course, the pipes are being loud, you could hear it.

NARRATOR: Before starting his business, blue played all around the world.

And his love of the bagpipes is all down to his Scottish granddad.

Well my grandfather started teaching me when I was 12.

I just put on some overalls and went and worked with granddad shed.

And learnt the basics of wood turning and pipe making.

My father did pipe making, and bag making and repairs, and so forth.

So, yeah, it was in the blood.

NARRATOR: Bagpipes have many different component parts.

From the hardwood pipes to the bag, which traditionally was made from animal skin turned inside out.

The pipes attached where the legs and neck would be.

PAUL LAIDLAW: That was an ancient set there.

Yeah, certainly is.

These are made a couple of hundred years ago.

In this case, we've got horn there.

So the view is that anything that's been a hard material to stop the wood splitting.

And to be honest with you, the sound would frighten you at times.

I've tried playing these, and that had knocked the birds out the trees to be honest with you.

NARRATOR: Well, we'll not put that to the test then.

But we will put Paul to the test.

Back to the lathe in the workshop.

I'm not as good as you.

[INAUDIBLE] It's quite satisfying there isn't that?

Can I take a bigger bite Take a bigger bite I'll make a pipe maker out of you yet.

That's looking pretty good.

I think what we'll do is we'll switch off the machine, and just check your handiwork.

NARRATOR: Will Paul's work pass muster?

It's looking pretty good to me.

And you can see the beauty that wood comes right out.

Yeah, we'll just take that out, and have a wee look.

Yeah, obviously a long way to go because it has to have that part rounded as well.

And then the whole drill through it.

And then we take it to the finishing lead.

And that's when it gets all the All the framework Headlines and so forth.

And I think we've got one here, a finished one.

PAUL LAIDLAW: What sort of man hours goes in a set of pipes?

Well, a basic set will take you about 36 hours.

Now, if you've got a set with a silver on, then you've got to take into account the hours that the silversmith has spent making up the shape of the mounts and doing the hand engraving, which can take weeks.

But that instrument could be here a couple of years time?

Well, hopefully, yes.

But I don't think we'll be here to prove it right or wrong.

You know.

Blue, that has been enlightening and fascinating.

If you'd like to follow me, we'll go to heaven.

NARRATOR: Playing music composed by Blue on a set of pipes he recently finished, his local piper, Callum Watson.

There is nothing like the pipes.

You're quite right.

Providing they're well-made, well-tuned, and well-played.

And I think we ticked all those boxes today.

I like to think so.

You're a gentleman, sir.

Thank you very much.

That was wonderful.

Thank you.

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, Anita's off to Wishaw, with a smidgen under 90 pounds.

And Lo and behold, it's another garden center.

This one, Garrion Bridges has over 100 antiques dealers under its roof.

Let's hope Anita can pull out a few plums, or onions.

ANITA MANNING: I'm always attracted to things which have to do with desks and writing.

And I think that this little desk calendar is a lovely wee thing.

It's probably from the 1930s or the 1940s.

The base is made of onyx, and the calendar mechanism is coated with brass.

We have two wheels at either side, which shows the date, the condition is perfect.

But for me, the most important thing here is this tiny wee price of 10 pounds.

I think that there's a little profit left in that.

So I'm just going to go and buy it.

Greg, Hello.

In this center, you have something for everyone.

And there is such a wide variety, from expensive down to a lovely little thing like that.

It's only 10 pounds.

I fell in love with it.

Very nice.

So, can I have that?

You can, yes.

NARRATOR: Charming item of yesteryear at a good price.

Well done.

Thank you very much.

Bye bye.

NARRATOR: That's everyone's shopping done.

Hip, hip, hurrah.

Time to reunite the friendly rivals.

Would you need luck in Hamilton?

You and I?

We don't need.

We make our own luck in here.

NARRATOR: Like two old hens, aren't they?

Better get some shut eye.

Rise and shine, everyone.

It's auction day.

Yes, our happy shoppers have totally ran the Firth of Clyde, headed inland, and are now in Hamilton.

L.S.

Smellie auctions were established way back in 1874.

Today, they're bang up to date with online and telephone bids, adding to the excitement.

We've got some nice and varied items.

And I hope I win today.

Oh, I was a winner there for a minute and it all went sour.

NARRATOR: Anita spent 127 pounds on four lots, including the Bachelor tea service.

Oh I'll tell you what, you can serve me breakfast in bed from this, any day you like.

I adore this.

The aesthetic is pin sharp.

And what I particularly like is this border here of zodiacal signs.

And I wonder if our stars are going to be lucky for her today.

NARRATOR: Paul spent a somewhat thrifty 68 pounds, also on four lots, including the transport tickets, and railway honor.

It doesn't look like much, but it's part of railway history.

And those people who are interested in real [INAUDIBLE] -- and there are plenty of them, will be after this lot.

He payed 22 pounds for it, might be just a wee touch too much.

But I can see why he bought them.

NARRATOR: What wisdom can auctioneer, Jim Henderson impart?

Andrew Law painting in very real time.

We've not had that artist before.

So, we'll see how it goes.

1920's crackers, never been used.

Where do you find an item like that?

20-30 pounds, someone should do more.

NARRATOR: Right, folks.

Grab a seat.

It's busy.

[INAUDIBLE] There's no hiding in this room either is there?

NARRATOR: Let the bidding begin.

Anita's table lighter is her first lot.

At 20 on back at 28 but two nights straight in front of 27.2022 and at 21 6 and eight at 20:34 and the ultimate fine.

I feel fine I'll still be fine but not at the back in the same room at 35.75 0.75 pounds NARRATOR: That is a wholesome profit.

Great.

Any good?

I'm happy with that.

I should think so.

NARRATOR: Paul's Inuit carvings are next under the hammer.

20 pounds?

14 online.

14 online, so you're in to profit.

Doubled your money.

I'm hoping to do better-- better than that.

18 now.

This silver has 18 bid, 18, 20, and two, at 22, at 22, 4-- Anything?

I mean, my bin's OK. 26?

And this silver at 26?

8 online at 20, 30, at 30, at 30 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: Nice work, and Paul's inched in front-- by a pound.

Fine and dandy.

A good buy.

NARRATOR: It's Anita's bachelor tea service next.

Milk and two for me, please.

At 20, on bid?

At 20, bid two.

For one?

Six.

At 26, at eight, at 20, 50 now.

At 55, and 40.

And 40 bid on the left, at 40.

Come on.

Yes.

45.

And five?

At 55, in front.

At 55.

60.

At 60, on bid.

At 60.

At 60.

At 60 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: She's stolen the lead.

Happy?

Sorry, this.

I'm happy.

Good, good, good.

NARRATOR: Next, are there surprises in store for Paul's vintage Christmas crackers?

10 pounds?

There at 10, at 10, at 10 and at 10.

This should be going slow.

Slow burner like others.

16.

18.

At 18 bid.

20 now, and 2, and 22.

Four, at 24, at 24 bid, at 24, 6 now, at 26.

We have at the-- That's all right.

No harm in that.

[AUCTIONEER CHANT] At 28 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: A teensy profit, but not to be sniffed at.

Well, I didn't get the big end.

Well done, well done.

NARRATOR: All eyes are on Anita's next lot, the Lord Provost's portrait.

50 pound.

At 50 on bid.

At 50 bid.

5, at 55.

Sixty for the painting.

At 60, and 5.

At 65, 70.

At 70 bid.

At 70 bid.

At 75.

And 80.

At 80 for the painting.

Five, 90.

90, now.

At 90 on bid.

At 90, five.

100.

100 for the painting.

He'll claim it.

Eh, they're still going.

100 for it now.

Are we all good at 100?

100 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: Ha!

He's a winner, not a loser, keeping Anita ahead.

It was a punt, really, and a hundred pounds, probably, OK for it.

NARRATOR: Next lot-- Paul's collection of transport tickets and [INAUDIBLE] 10 pounds.

He's getting these Johnnies started, OK.

He started at 10.

Let's hope it's not just one stop.

At 10 pounds.

Surely more folks at 10.

At 10, and 10, at 12 pounds.

At 12, 14, at 14, 16.

At 16 bid, and 16 bid for it now.

Is this growing teeth?

I think maybe it is.

I think it's going to stop.

At 16, 18, at 18, and 20 now.

At 20 now.

Give me two more bids.

You're jammy.

I'll do that.

You're jammy.

At 20 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: First loss of the day, too bad.

Oof.

That's all right.

Skin of my teeth, really.

NARRATOR: Anita's desk calendar is her last lot.

What's [INAUDIBLE] for 30 pounds for it?

30?

Can I, can I heckle?

10, now?

10, on bid.

Tenner, 10 on bid.

Somebody else is going to take a shine, then.

20, now two, at 22, four.

At 24 bid.

At 24, for it now.

At 24, at 24 bid.

In the room at 24.

At 24 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: Well done, and she's gained even more ground.

They only doubled his money.

I'm happy, I'm happy.

NARRATOR: Paul's tiny Clarice Cliff mustard pot is his final shot at glory.

50?

50, 30 in bank, now?

At 30, and five.

40.

At 40, at the back of this field.

45 online.

And 50 in the back of this field.

From 55 online.

Come on.

I think I met Bertie at the beginning.

And five, at 65, 70, at 75, now, at 80.

At 80 in the room.

At 80.

Five, now.

Oh, the Internet's hanging on in, there.

Oof, the slogging might.

At 90 bid, at 90.

Up by five.

At 95, 100.

Stay with it.

It is a good barn.

At 100 pounds.

[HAMMER STRIKING] NARRATOR: Wow, that's what I call a last hurrah!

But has it won the day?

I'm not sure.

You've been steadier than me, I think.

Right.

All right, calculator time, is it?

Yep.

NARRATOR: So, let's do the maths.

Anita has added to her piggy today.

After auction house costs, she made a profit of a little over 50 pounds.

It means she takes almost 260 pounds into the next leg.

Well done.

While Paul has further increased his lead-- after commission, he made nearly 78 pounds profit today.

Well done, that, man.

You've got over 385 pounds in your piggy to splash next time.

Seems to be fattening up nicely.

You're still a wee bit ahead of me.

Sadly, just a wee bit is all I'm hearing.

Aye, but we've got three to go, so it's-- Game on, Anita Manning.

Let's go.

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