A recent episode of the BBC's Bargain Hunt, filmed in Staffordshire, featured two teams competing at auction. The red team, consisting of married couple Irfan and Agnes and supported by expert Izzie Balmer, emerged victorious. The blue team was made up of work colleagues Lorraine and Hannah, with Nick Hall as their expert.
The red team's initial purchases—a paperweight, brooch, and spoon—generated a profit of £37. , noting it had chipped enamel in the centre. She paid £38 for the pendant.
So I picked this for you because I know you said that you like visual things and detail.
Irfan communicated through sign language that he believed the pendant was worthwhile, with interpreter Mike relaying his approval. Auctioneer James Lewis estimated the pendant's value between £80 to £120 and was surprised Izzie paid only £38. The pendant sold for £120 at auction, netting a profit of £82.
The red team won with total earnings of £119, compared to the blue team's loss of £70. Viewers were astounded by the pendant's selling price, with some expressing disbelief on social media. The specific items purchased by the blue team and the reasons for their loss have not been disclosed.
This is Arts and Crafts 1907, it's Gourdel Vales and Co, so it's ticking all the boxes as far as collectors are concerned.
The original air date of this episode is also unknown.
However, there is a flaw. The enamel is chipped in the centre, it's not horrendous, but it is there.
We're only going to be here once in our lives, let's do it. You only live once, I think we should say yes!
It's got a bit of fading to the enamel at the top, it's strange really it's lost a bit of colour but the overall style is great.
She's done really well.
Good grief, can't believe it! #bargainhunt.
And they always say, never buy chipped enamel #bargainhunt.