Nigel Havers presents a programme in which five dealers bid against one another to buy intriguing items brought in by members the public. The opening edition features an unusual item of hairdressing memorabilia, something salvaged from a tip, a classic piece of industrial furniture and a beloved toy.
Visitors try to get a good deal on an unusual key, a harmonica, an early 20th-century underwear advert, and a Victorian silver belt. Nigel Havers presents.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more people with interesting items to sell, including a doll designed to teach resuscitation, and a collection of dairy artefacts.
Five dealers compete to buy items including an unusual musical instrument, a wartime phone being sold for charity, and a cake stand with cakes thrown in. Presented by Nigel Havers.
Nigel Havers and valuation expert Simon Bower welcome four more people with interesting items they'd like to sell. Nigel then invites the dealers to bid against one another to secure a vintage fairground game, a 19th-century Chinese inkwell, a 1950s toy pedal car and a Victorian watchman's clock.
Five dealers bid against one another to buy intriguing items brought in by members of the public, including a selection of Hornby model railway equipment. Nigel Havers presents.
Five dealers compete to make an offer on a collection of Matchbox toy cars, a collection of silver-plated goblets, a snuff box, and a model giraffe taken from a carousel.
Five dealers compete to buy items including pieces of pottery saved from a tip, two unusual fire screens and a mirror. Presented by Nigel Havers.
The dealers compete to buy a classic 1970s Chopper bicycle, a bottle of Japanese whisky, a hand-written account of a First World War Zeppelin raid on Southend and a bed of nails.
The dealers compete to buy a model Spitfire, a pair of gilt cherubs, two ancient stone Celtic heads and a retro pub sign from a West Midlands brewery. Presented by Nigel Havers.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. James has brought in an unusual copper bucket, which Simon thinks might have been used to collect blood from slaughtered pigs for the production of black pudding. Michael is selling a beautiful jewellery box, which Simon thinks might been made in Paris in the 19th century. Craig has picked up a pair of chairs in Spain. They come with an unusual design, and Simon suggests they may be birthing chairs. Finally, Jessica brings in an antique foot warmer. She is selling it on behalf of her grandfather, who picked the item up in France. The dealers today are Adi Higham, Ian Humphries, Lucy Ryder Richardson, Moses Otunla and Tash Francis.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the look out for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. Jeremy from Reading has brought in a painting by a Royal Academician, William Russell Flint, of a scene in Rome. The watercolour dates from the turn of the 20th century, and both Nigel and Simon reckon it’s an original rather than a print. That pushes the price up considerably, with Simon valuing the painting at between £4,000 and £6,000. Jeremy knows he should hold out for that price, but he also knows it’s a big ask for the dealers, who aren’t specialists in art. So can Jeremy do a deal for the price he wants? Sam collects vintage toys and has brought in a rocket racer made from tin and with a friction motor that still works. Dealer Adi loves dealing in toys and immediately takes a shine to the rocket, but his rivals aren’t so sure as there are pieces missing. Justin is selling some retro formica furniture. The sideboard, table and four chairs are all mid-20th century, but now seem to be back in fashion. And Anthony from Essex wants to sell a carved walking stick he picked up from a charity shop for just £2. Simon thinks it is Japanese in origin, and is very jealous of it, as he collects walking sticks. He values it at least £150, and Anthony will donate part of his proceeds to charity. The dealers today are Adi Higham, Ian Humphries, Lucy Ryder Richardson, Moses Otunla and Tash Francis.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the look out for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. Lexi from Hereford is selling a miniature miracle of engineering, a toy steam engine. Will the train ignite the interest of dealer Adi, who trades in toys? Also facing the dealers is Yvonne from Swanwick, who is offering a cherished, but now unused, gift from her grandfather, a retro Olivetti typewriter. Mary from Scotland presents the dealers with a case full of curiosities that turn out to be copper printing plates, and Chris has brought in a prop from the 2008 TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel The Colour of Magic. The dealers today are Jane Cave, Tash Francis, Adi Higham, James Gooch and Ian Humphries.
Five dealers compete to buy a clock by the British horologist Charles Frodsham, a lottery machine, a handsome Victorian chair and a vintage coffee set.
Five dealers bid against each other for a vintage car lighter, a Georgian needlework box, a 1970s musical drinks decanter and a collection of Second World War memorabilia.
In the Bidding Room today, the dealers compete to buy a Danish silver bracelet, a pair of Victorian horse hair singers, a set of candlesticks and two mid-century modern chairs.
Today’s sellers bring in some hidden treasure, two unusual machines, some Scandi furniture and a beautiful pocket watch. Will the dealers bid up to the prices the sellers want?
Five dealers compete to buy items including an unusual musical instrument, a perfume bottle being sold to help a three-legged dog and a medical item with a curious smell.
Five dealers compete to buy an old English sheep dog from Stoke pottery Beswick and a preserve bowl by renowned potter Clarice Cliff.
In the Bidding Room today, the dealers go head to head over a religious statue, a pair of Bakelite phones, a glimpse into the future and a piece of rock n roll history.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First through the doors is John from Hampshire with the most famous of cuddly toys, a Steiff teddy bear, and for one of the dealers it’s love at first sight. Frank from Leighton Buzzard has brought along a very rare two-headed French nutcracker. Nigel is tempted to buy it himself, but Frank takes his chances in front of the dealers. Shirley from Cheshire is selling a vintage bottle of Chateau Palmer wine that was given to her many years ago by a friend. And Sharon from Milton Keynes is offering a mechanical tin mule and clown toy. Can she extract a decent price from the dealers in the age of computer games and electronic toys? Today's dealers are Adi Higham, James Broad, Natasha Francis, James Gooch and Lucy Ryder Richardson.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First up today is Dale with a bronze statue of a racehorse. With the market strong for equestrian pieces, will he make it over the finish line and achieve the price he wants from the dealers? James from Wolverhampton has brought in an online find: a 17th-century writing desk. On closer inspection, the dealers discover that not only does the piece have several hidden compartments, but the escritoire has also been adapted over time. Will this affect the item’s value? Andrew's item is something of a mystery. The dealers think his intriguing wooden box is Edwardian, but what was it used for? Lastly, Pauline from Leeds is selling a collection of commemorative Concorde service medals. She is keen to find out if these iconic pieces of aviation history have any value in the current marketplace. Today's dealers are Adi, Ian, James, Jane and Tash.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. George from Yorkshire has brought in an unusual pair of items: two moulds for making Victorian-style doll heads. Nigel and Simon are baffled by them, and Simon can’t quite put an age on them, but he tells George not to let that worry him as they are decorative pieces in their own right. Next, Kelvin from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex is selling a collection that is close to Nigel’s heart: a set of movie posters dating back to the 1960s. Kelvin used to be a cinema projectionist and collected the posters when they were no longer needed. The third seller hoping to strike a deal is Tony from Carlisle, who is hoping to cash in on the renaissance in mid-century furniture. He has brought in a classic Swedish-made sideboard. A few years ago, these were being chopped up for firewood, but now they are commanding high prices. Simon agrees and values the Nils Johnson at up to £350. Finally, Hannah from Hastings and her mum Jackie have also brought some classic Scandi-inspired furniture - this time, a pair of chairs that are late-20th-century copies of a classic 60s design produced by Danish designer Jorgen Kastholm. Today's dealers are Adi Higham, Ian Humphries, James Gooch, Jane Cave and Tash Francis.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First up today is Lisa, with a great collectors’ piece. She is hoping to sell a vintage needle and shuttle case that has been shipped over from America. Next, Lorraine has brought in an item that she believes will set the dealers’ hearts a-flutter. At first, the panel are stumped by this intriguing globe, which Lorraine reveals is a mid-20th-century French wedding cabinet used to display the bride’s veil. Dan is selling an unusual child’s toy that appears to be a wooden ark. All the dealers agree it would benefit from repurposing, but does it float their boats enough to get them putting their hands in their pockets? Lastly, Pam has brought in a vintage pommel horse like those that used to be a feature of all school gyms. Dealer Moses shows off his gymnastic prowess, but will Pam ride off with the price she wants? Today's dealers are Moses Otunia, Lucy Ryder Richardson, Tash Francis, James Gooch and Ian Humphries.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First in today is shop owner Lindsay from Sunderland. She has brought in a pair of unique mirrors: one is concave and the other convex. Next, Alistair is offering an unusual piece of meteorological gear. It is themed after the Sputnik space mission and includes a hygrometer as well as a barometer. The only downside is that it isn’t in current working order. So will that put off the dealers? Clare is the owner of a silver coin collection, all minted in 1981, including a sovereign and five-pound coin commemorating the wedding of Charles and Diana. Simon loves it and reckons it could be worth at least £1,500, but none of the dealers are regular traders in coins, a highly specialist market. Finally, an item that has the dealers bamboozled at first. Seller Lucinda reveals that it is an antique ice-shaver. Now they know what it is, will any of the dealers be prepared to bid on it? Today's dealers are Ian Humphries, James Gooch, Lucy Ryder Richardson, Moses Otunia and Tash Francis.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First through the doors is Martin with a ship’s wheel. He bought it thinking it might have come from a Chinese junk, which could push up its value. Next to do battle with the dealers is Jane, who has brought in her dog Mabel for moral support. She is selling a lazy Susan she picked up almost brand new in a charity shop. Simon reassures her it’s a fashionable Scandinavian piece and advises Jane to target dealers Lucy and Moses who both like mid-century Scandi items. Third in is jewellery designer Josie from Nottingham. She has a young daughter and wants to sell a jewellery collection from Italian designer Ermani Bulatti to help do up her daughter’s bedroom. So will Josie’s collection - valued at £200 - appeal to dealer Tash, who used to work in the fashion industry, or any of the other buyers? Last up is Jeanette from Leeds, with a cigar case her husband bought for just a shilling. It turns out to have been owned by a British soldier who served in India in the 19th century, and Simon reckons it’s worth at least £50. Today's dealers are Ian Humphries, James Gooch, Lucy Ryder Richardson, Moses Otunia and Tash Francis.
Wannabe dealer Alfie, aged just 11, tries to sell his scooter to the dealers. They are also offered a unique maths tool, an unusual birthing chair and a 1930s shop till.
Four new sellers arrive with everything from a penny farthing bike to a block of silver. So will the dealers bid, and will the sellers get the prices they're after?
Five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a glass chandelier from Venice and a vintage table hockey game.
Five dealers are offered a collection of 1940s costume drawings, an Edwardian safe, some unusual figurines and a very old Corpus Christi. Will they be tempted to buy?
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including a tribal mask, vintage seed drill, decorative press, toy horse and a mysterious Edwardian piece.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including odd medical models, a knife sharpener, a drinks cabinet and a toy milk cart.
A group of dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public. Up for grabs are a lamp, a Victorian wall mirror, a Black Forest inkwell and a quirky sideboard.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including two Victorian love hearts, a carved door and a French salon sign.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public. Today, an Asian drum, some artwork, an Argentinian belt, a curious set of silver and a push-along dog.
The dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including a spy kit, a silver fruit bowl, a coffee table, a tribal paddle and an architect's drawing board.
Five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public. Today, a retro coat stand, a train set, an unusual chair, some maritime history and a quirky house-clearance find.
Antiques dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public. Today, a quirky advert, a plate with a famous name on it, a surgical light, a puzzle box and some Chinese silver.
The public bring in more items for the dealers to bid on. Today, there's two 1930s suitcases, a magic lantern, a condiment holder, a tin plate toy and a fairground car-come table.
Nigel Havers welcomes more members of the public hoping to sell items to the dealers. Today, a curious pub game, an unusual statue, an apothecary set, a coffee grinder and a rocking horse.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including a set of Sparklets soda syphons, a collection of football figures and a curious and shocking machine.
Five dealers bid against each other for items including a set of mid-century cinema seats, a creepy head-shaped pot and an iconic 1960s movie poster.
A group of dealers bid against each other for items collected by the public including two charming teddies, an Islamic tile, a painting and a chair brought in by a 12-year-old boy.
Antiques dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public. Today, two perfume bottles, an unusual box, two mystery vessels, some rare ceramics and a unique light fitting.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by sellers, including a 3D experience, two apothecary glasses and a fishing game.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public including two mannequins, a Moorcroft vase, an electric massager, a religious piece of art and a very curious ladder.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public including a unique 1960s vase, a curious mirror, two chalkware statues and a troll called Trotter.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public. This time a spice box, two Chinese statues, a funfair horse, a 1900s cabinet and a dummy called Steve.
Five dealers bid against each other to buy a dodgem, two figurines, a pair of ornate candlesticks, a garden sprayer and a rescued mannequin.
A group of dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including a pedal car, an Edwardian card table, a quirky voice box and a mystery pot.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including some navigation lights, a watch repair kit, a vintage corkscrew, a mirror and two plaster heads.
Five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public. Today, a collection of curiosities, an unusual chair, a mask, some candlesticks from a famous maker and a writing slope.
Five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including a vintage pedal car, a dentist chair and a full-size rickshaw.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a mini skeleton model, a signed Live Aid T-shirt and a 1970s space hopper.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a barrister's bookcase, a Japanese wedding kimono and a unique 1960s dream strolller.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including an art deco cinema seat, a pair of 1950s toy poodles and a goffering iron.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including an anatomical spider model and a Keswick light fitting.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a curious vibration device and an iconic piece of 1960s design.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including an 1860s game of Kings and Queens, a set of samovars and a 1970s monkey.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a 1970s film poster, some filigree miniatures and a bust called Fred the head.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a coin-operated giraffe, a dynamite detonator and a bubblegum dispenser.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including an antique cherub, a butterfly mirror and an Alice in Wonderland tin.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a pair of large brass candelabras and some Star Wars figures.
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expertSimon Bower. Opening proceedings today is Martin, with a paper-mache Chinese dragon mask that he bought at auction. Can he persuade the dealers to buy by wearing it himself? Next to face the dealers is Pauline, with a collection of curiosities she has gathered over the years. With some valuable metal objects in the mix, plus a little help from Nigel, canshe persuade the dealers to pay the valuation price? Collector Paul wants to sell some copper candlesticks associated with a famous maker. He is confident they will be a hit with the dealers, but is he right? Andrew brings in an antique writing slope that he hopes will intrigue the dealers with its beauty and functionality. Will the many secret compartments draw the buyers in? Last to try their hand at selling is Lisa, with a mid-century chair by a very desirable maker. In excellent condition and with a plethora of uses, the dealers have fun guessing whattype of chair it could be. But when the bidding starts, can Lisa do a deal? Today's dealers are Adi, Lucy, Moses, Melissa and JB. Will any of them match – or even top – the valuation placed on each of the items?
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a Kentucky Derby fairground ride, antique dumbbells and a Dinky toy collection.
Nigel Havers welcomes four more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower.
Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. First through the doors is Vivian, with a unique miniature gardening kit. It fascinates Nigel and Simon, but will our dealers love it enough to reach the price tag that Vivian has in mind?
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a toy cafeteria truck, a surprising key and Victorian children’s clogs.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including an antique diving helmet, a growling Steiff bear and a Basil Brush ride-on toy.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a toy rocket and rabbit, a gramophone, lamp shades, a high chair and a brooch.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including an anatomy model, a set of antique printing drawers and a 1950s toy telephone.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a 24-foot table, a 1930s sign, a toy car, retro ad posters and a guillotine.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a 1900s butter churn, a set of apothecary bottles and a 1940s gas meter.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a Palestinian ceremonial headdress, vintage school gym steps and typesetting blocks.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a Black Forest-style bear, a railway lamp and a toy racing car track.
Nigel Havers hosts as top dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a £20 note with the Queen’s head missing, a silver bowl and a poster signed by Yul Brynner.
Nigel Havers hosts as top dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a dress from the London 2012 Paralympics, a night-vision periscope and a seven-foot ice cream.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including an ornate gold mirror and rare bronze busts of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including miniature Ferraris, a pair of cherub wall lights, two Indian carved mirrors and a grocer's sign.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a rice warmer, a kingfisher vase, a hop sieve, a port pourer and a harmonium.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a decorative clock, a mid-century teddy bear and a mystery copper item.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a pottery wheel, a transforming tea stand and a set of port hole mirrors.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a truck door, a ride-on train, a card table and a rugby shirt from a famous film.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a 1940s library stand, a racing tricycle, some Sindy toys and a vintage milking machine.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a tiki bar, an Evel Knievel doll, a 1960s Triang desk and a six-foot tuna.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid to buy items brought in by the public, including a toy tugboat, a vintage petrol pump, a wooden mask and a pair of funfair dolphins.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a 50s handbag, a 60s ceramic lamp and a quackers toy duck from the 70s.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a bamboo egg chair, a vintage soda stream and a retro science kit.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a set of tiny Swedish horses and some pristine mid-century lampshades.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a mid-century rattan stool, and a unique, transforming walking stick.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including Iranian copper bowls, a collection of weaving artefacts and a 1930s bumper car.
Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including Iranian copper bowls, a collection of weaving artefacts and a 1930s bumper car.
Nigel Havers presides as sellers aim for top prices on items, including a film vending machine, The Bridge on the River Kwai model, a gold changer, a jack-in-the-box and a chemistry set.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a dressing screen, a coracle, a toy steam engine, a car mascot and a theatrical prop clown.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim for the best price for their items, including iconic London signage, a footstool, a musical decanter, a wind-up tin toy and a dental polisher.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a village fete sign, a telescope, a Martaban jar, a skeleton statue and a bird automaton.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a bard chair, a Bob Marley poster, WWI postcards, an antique golf caddy and a classic car.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a music box, chess mould, a gallery painting, a zoetrope and a World War II compass.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a needlework book, a postbox, an anatomy torso, a stereoscope and a Troika pot.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a wash tub, an autocycle, a Rowntree’s advertising sign, a Victorian glass ship and a rocking horse.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim for the best price for their items, including an astrolabe, photo enlarger, Murano glass, a ruler collection and Beatles memorabilia.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a cellarette, a hoover, a brass dog, bakery items and a theatrical prop chair.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a 6ft statue, a chopping block, Scandinavian glassware, a sideboard and some colourful vases.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including Murano glass fruit, a TV, a cocktail cabinet, a 1920s purse and a dentist’s lamp.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a 15ft canoe, an iconic bookcase and some pottery.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim for the best price for their items, including wind-up toys, a Murano glass vase, a gentleman’s companion, industrial lamps and a filing cabinet.
Nigel Havers presides as five sellers aim to get the best price for their items, including a spinning top, a rickshaw, a 19th-century vase, airline seats and a religious carving.
