Ep 14. Episode 14

In episode 14 of season 15 of Antiques Road Trip, the two experts, Izzie Balmer and James Braxton, start their journey in the market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire. The town has a rich heritage and a traditional market square, which has been present for over 900 years. Izzie and James visit an antiques fair where they hope to find some valuable items.

As they make their way through the fair, Izzie is drawn to a beautifully intricate needlework sampler. The sampler is from the 19th century and was made by a young girl from Bedfordshire. Izzie is impressed not only by the quality of the needlework but also by the historical significance of the piece. James, on the other hand, is more interested in a grandfather clock from the same period. The clock has a rich brown wooden case and a beautiful painted face. James believes that the clock could be worth a small fortune.

The two experts continue their journey to their next stop, an auction house in Lincolnshire. Here, they hope to sell some of the items they have bought earlier in the trip. Izzie decides to put the needlework sampler up for auction. She believes that it will attract a lot of interest from collectors of historical textiles. James, on the other hand, chooses to sell the grandfather clock, convinced that it will fetch a high price.

The auction takes place, and the tension is high as the two experts eagerly await the sale of their items. Izzie’s needlework sampler receives a lot of interest, and the bidding starts at a high price. Eventually, the sampler is sold for a significant sum, much to Izzie’s delight. James’ grandfather clock also attracts a lot of attention, and the bidding is intense. In the end, the clock is sold for a much higher price than James anticipated, making him very happy.

The episode then takes the two experts to their next location, a country house in Nottinghamshire. Here, they meet the owner, who has a vast collection of antique items. Izzie is immediately drawn to a beautiful silver tea set, made by a renowned silversmith in the 19th century. The tea set is made of sterling silver and has ornate engravings. The owner tells Izzie that the set has been in her family for over 100 years. James, on the other hand, finds an antique writing desk that he admires. The desk is made of mahogany and has several drawers and compartments.

The two experts spend time examining the items closely, and they both believe that the tea set and the writing desk could be worth a considerable amount of money. They decide to take a risk and buy both items, hoping to sell them for a profit at the next auction.

The final part of the episode shows Izzie and James at a vintage textile fair, where they hope to find some high-value items. Izzie comes across a beautiful silk shawl from India. The shawl is intricately embroidered with gold thread and has a unique design. Izzie is amazed by the quality of the shawl and believes that it will fetch a high price at auction. James, on the other hand, finds an antique quilt from the 19th century. The quilt is made of different fabrics and has a patchwork design. James believes that the quilt is not only beautiful but also has historical significance.

The episode ends with Izzie and James preparing to sell the four items at the auction house. They are both excited and nervous, hoping that they will make a profit. The experts hope that the tea set, the writing desk, the silk shawl, and the quilt will attract a lot of interest from collectors and fetch high prices. Viewers will have to watch the next episode to find out what the outcome of the auction is.