Dickinson's Real Deal

In this episode of Chesterfield 2, David Dickinson joins a team of antiques dealers as they travel to Chesterfield in Derbyshire. While there, they examine an unusual snuff box and a selection of antique pistols, assessing their history and value.

Chesterfield 2 is a television programme presented as an episode in the series. It follows the familiar format of the show, bringing together David Dickinson and a group of antiques dealers for a focused outing. The episode is set in the English market town of Chesterfield, located in Derbyshire, and it maintains the concise, investigative style that characterises the series. In this instalment, Dickinson and the dealers travel to Chesterfield to examine two particular objects. Their attention is drawn to an unusual snuff box, a piece that stands out for its distinctive design, and to a selection of antique pistols, each representing a different facet of historic weaponry. The team spends time looking closely at both the snuff box and the pistols, noting the features that make each item noteworthy. The visit centres on a hands‑on appraisal, with the experts discussing the items’ construction, age and possible origins while they handle them. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on the process of inspection, allowing viewers to see how the dealers assess the condition and significance of the snuff box and the pistols. By the end of the segment, the audience is left with a clear picture of the items’ characteristics as observed by Dickinson and his fellow antiques specialists.