The Bidding Room

Nigel Havers greets four additional guests, ushering them into the same room where the earlier participants are already assembled. His warm welcome brings the total to five professional dealers, each poised to engage in the forthcoming exchange. The atmosphere feels purposeful as the group settles in, ready to examine what lies ahead. On a nearby table, a handful of items are laid out for the dealers to assess: a rotating lazy Susan that can spin any object placed upon it, an elegant piece of Italian jewellery sparkling with fine craftsmanship, a sturdy cigar case designed to hold premium cigars, and a classic ship's wheel that evokes nautical tradition. All four objects are offered as potential deals for the five professionals.

The programme follows an 11‑year‑old who takes his cherished vintage scooter to an auction, hoping to secure a buyer. Simultaneously, the same sale features a specialised maths tool that’s hardly ever seen, an unconventional birthing chair, and an original 1930s shop till, each of which also goes under the hammer. The episode captures the youngster’s attempt to part with his beloved scooter while the other eclectic objects are presented to the crowd for bidding, highlighting the varied range of items that can appear at a typical auction. The auctioneer’s gavel signals each lot, and bidders watch as the items are evaluated before the final price is called.

The programme follows an 11‑year‑old who takes his cherished vintage scooter to an auction, hoping to secure a buyer. Simultaneously, the same sale features a specialised maths tool that’s hardly ever seen, an unconventional birthing chair, and an original 1930s shop till, each of which also goes under the hammer. The episode captures the youngster’s attempt to part with his beloved scooter while the other eclectic objects are presented to the crowd for bidding, highlighting the varied range of items that can appear at a typical auction. The auctioneer’s gavel signals each lot, and bidders watch as the items are evaluated before the final price is called.

In this programme, five dealers go head‑to‑head, each trying to outbid the others for a selection of unusual items. Among the pieces up for purchase are a carved temple statue, a solid block of silver and a vintage penny farthing. The competition unfolds as each trader evaluates the worth of the objects and attempts to secure the best deal. Nigel Havers presents the show, guiding the audience through the bidding process and offering commentary on the dealers' strategies. Viewers get a glimpse of how each dealer weighs historical significance against market value. The format pits the participants against one another, creating a lively contest centred on the three distinct artefacts.

In this programme, five dealers go head‑to‑head, each trying to outbid the others for a selection of unusual items. Among the pieces up for purchase are a carved temple statue, a solid block of silver and a vintage penny farthing. The competition unfolds as each trader evaluates the worth of the objects and attempts to secure the best deal. Nigel Havers presents the show, guiding the audience through the bidding process and offering commentary on the dealers' strategies. Viewers get a glimpse of how each dealer weighs historical significance against market value. The format pits the participants against one another, creating a lively contest centred on the three distinct artefacts.

The episode sees the dealers given a chance to place bids on three distinct pieces of memorabilia. First up is a vintage table‑hockey game, a classic piece of recreational equipment that harks back to an earlier era of indoor sport. Next, they can vie for an early‑twentieth‑century glass chandelier, a delicate lighting fixture whose crystal prisms still catch the light. Finally, the auction includes a set of antique sketchbooks that once belonged to the artist Henry Thomson, offering a rare glimpse into his early drawings. Each item is presented as a unique opportunity for the participants to add a historically‑rich object to their collections.

The episode sees the dealers given a chance to place bids on three distinct pieces of memorabilia. First up is a vintage table‑hockey game, a classic piece of recreational equipment that harks back to an earlier era of indoor sport. Next, they can vie for an early‑twentieth‑century glass chandelier, a delicate lighting fixture whose crystal prisms still catch the light. Finally, the auction includes a set of antique sketchbooks that once belonged to the artist Henry Thomson, offering a rare glimpse into his early drawings. Each item is presented as a unique opportunity for the participants to add a historically‑rich object to their collections.

The dealers find themselves drawn to an eclectic assortment that includes costume sketches from the 1940s, a safe dating back to the Edwardian era, a grouping of odd figurines and a remarkably aged Corpus Christi artefact. Each piece captures their curiosity, prompting them to examine the historical drawings, the period safe, the peculiar collection of figurines and the ancient religious item with keen interest. The 1940s costume drawings, rendered in fine detail, offer a glimpse into wartime fashion, while the Edwardian safe, with its ornate ironwork, hints at early twentieth‑century security. The figurines, an odd assortment of small sculptures, stand out for their unusual forms, and the very old Corpus Christi, a religious relic, bears signs of considerable age.

The dealers find themselves drawn to an eclectic assortment that includes costume sketches from the 1940s, a safe dating back to the Edwardian era, a grouping of odd figurines and a remarkably aged Corpus Christi artefact. Each piece captures their curiosity, prompting them to examine the historical drawings, the period safe, the peculiar collection of figurines and the ancient religious item with keen interest. The 1940s costume drawings, rendered in fine detail, offer a glimpse into wartime fashion, while the Edwardian safe, with its ornate ironwork, hints at early twentieth‑century security. The figurines, an odd assortment of small sculptures, stand out for their unusual forms, and the very old Corpus Christi, a religious relic, bears signs of considerable age.