Ep 11. Episode 11
- November 18, 2013
- 43 min
In Antiques Road Trip season 7 episode 11, the two experts, Christina Trevanion and Tim Medhurst, continue their journey across the United Kingdom in search of antique treasures. The episode takes place in the county of Northamptonshire, and the two experts begin their hunt at an auction house in Towcester.
Christina and Tim start by bidding on a Royal Dux porcelain figurine of a lady and her dog, which they hope will fetch a good sum at the next auction. They then visit a local shop where they find a rare Staffordshire dog figure and a pair of Vintage woven cane chairs from the 1970s. The experts are impressed with the quality of the items and trade their recently acquired Royal Dux porcelain for the Staffordshire dog and cane chairs.
Next, Christina and Tim head to a local stately home in search of more antique treasures. At the house, they find several items that seem promising, including a vintage pedal car, a silver tea service, and a pair of Regency style chairs. They negotiate with the owners and ultimately decide to purchase the pair of Regency style chairs.
The show moves on to a local flea market, where Christina and Tim search for unique and interesting items. They uncover a collection of vintage postcards and some classic records. They also find a beautiful Georgian long-case clock, which they believe will do well at a future auction.
The experts then visit a dealer who specializes in antique jewelry. Here, they are shown a variety of items, including a Victorian silver and enamel "Albert" chain, which they decide to purchase. They also buy a Victorian silver and agate brooch, which they hope will appeal to collectors.
In the final segment of the show, Christina and Tim take their items to auction in Oxfordshire. The auction room is filled with eager bidders, and the experts nervously wait for their items to come up for sale. The first item, the Staffordshire dog figure, sells for a good price, but the Vintage woven cane chairs fail to meet their reserve, meaning they don't sell.
Next, the pair of Regency style chairs come up for sale and Christina and Tim nervously watch as the bidding increases. The chairs sell for a good price, much to the delight of the experts.
The Victorian silver and enamel "Albert" chain is up next, and there is a lot of interest from bidders. It eventually sells for a significant profit, and the experts are thrilled with the result. The last item, the Georgian long-case clock, receives plenty of bids and sells for a higher value than expected, ending the episode on a high note.
Overall, Antiques Road Trip season 7 episode 11 is a thrilling adventure through Northamptonshire, with Christina Trevanion and Tim Medhurst uncovering some incredible antique treasures. The episode is full of excitement and anticipation, as the experts hope for a profitable outcome at auction.