Ep 21. Episode 21
- TV-PG
- October 1, 2018
- 43 min
Antiques Road Trip is a British television show that follows two antique experts as they travel around the United Kingdom in search of valuable and interesting antiques to sell at auction. In this episode, Episode 21 of Season 17, our experts set out from Cambridge and head to the coastal town of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.
As always, the experts are each given £200 to spend on antiques, which they hope to turn into a profit at auction. In Great Yarmouth, they split up to visit different locations in search of their treasure trove. One heads to a local antique shop, while the other heads to a car boot sale.
At the antique shop, the expert is immediately drawn to a collection of silver items, including a set of silver spoons and a silver napkin ring. They also spot a beautiful vase that catches their eye. They negotiate with the shop owner and are able to purchase the items for a good price.
Meanwhile, at the car boot sale, the other expert spots an unusual item: a vintage fishing reel. They know the item is valuable and strike a deal with the seller for a great price.
Next, the experts both head to an auction house in Norwich, where they hope to sell their items for a profit. As they arrive, they are greeted by the auctioneer and shown around the auction house. They then register their items and await their turn to sell.
First up is the set of silver spoons and napkin ring, which go up for auction. The bidding is intense, and the expert is thrilled when the items sell for well over their expected value. The fishing reel is up next, and it too sells for a great price.
Feeling confident and excited, the experts head to their next location: a local stately home. Here, they are given a tour and are able to purchase some interesting items, including a set of vintage tea cups and saucers and an old-fashioned sewing machine.
As they make their way back to the auction house, the experts discuss their strategy for selling their items. They know that they have some great pieces, but they also know that the auction can be unpredictable. They decide to take a risk and put all of their items up for auction at once.
As the auction begins, the experts are nervous but excited. They watch as their items are presented one by one, with tense bidding wars breaking out over some of the items. They hold their breath as their items come up for auction, hoping that they will sell for a profit.
At the end of the auction, the experts tally up their earnings to see if they have made a profit. They are thrilled to find that they have not only made a profit, but they have also exceeded their expectations. They congratulate each other on a job well done and hit the road once again, ready for their next adventure.
Overall, this episode of Antiques Road Trip is a thrilling and exciting adventure for antique enthusiasts. From the beautiful silver items to the vintage fishing reel, there is something for everyone to enjoy. With its stunning locations, engaging experts, and nail-biting auctions, Antiques Road Trip is a must-watch show for anyone interested in antiques and vintage items.