Salvage Hunters Season 11 Episode 1 Quality Always Shines Through

In the first episode of Salvage Hunters season 11, titled "Quality Always Shines Through," seasoned salvager Drew Pritchard embarks on a mission to explore the best antiques and rare finds that the country has to offer.

Drew is on the hunt for high-quality items to add to his ever-growing collection of unique and one-of-a-kind treasures. He is joined by his trusty team of experts including T, his right-hand man, and Simon, his skilled restorer. The trio sets off across the United Kingdom to discover hidden gems that can be brought back to life and sold at Drew's antique showroom.

The episode opens with Drew traveling to Bath, a city well-known for its rich history and Georgian architecture. Here, he explores some of the local antique shops and discovers a stunning, early 19th-century French cabinet. The cabinet features a large, curved glass door and intricate hand-carved detailing, which catches Drew's eye immediately. He negotiates a deal with the shop owner and adds the French cabinet to his haul.

Next, Drew heads to Brighton to meet with a dealer who specializes in stained glass. Drew has a passion for stained glass, and he is on the lookout for unique, high-quality pieces. The dealer shows Drew some stunning examples of Victorian and Edwardian stained glass, including an ornate window featuring a colorful peacock design. Drew is immediately drawn to the unusual design and the high-quality glass used to create it. After some negotiation, Drew snaps up the window and adds it to his collection.

After a quick stop in Oxford to examine a rare Victorian music box, Drew heads to the picturesque town of Bakewell in the Peak District. Here, he visits a local jeweler who specializes in antique diamonds. Drew is searching for a unique diamond piece, and the jeweler shows him a stunning Victorian tiara. The tiara features 11 sparkling diamonds set in gold, and Drew is impressed by the quality of the piece. He negotiates a deal with the jeweler and adds the tiara to his collection.

Drew's final stop is in the historic city of York, where he meets a restorer who specializes in unique furniture. The restorer shows Drew a 19th-century English oak cabinet, which has been painted white and features intricate hand-carved detailing. Drew is impressed with the quality of the carpentry work and decides to buy the cabinet. He also enlists the help of Simon to restore the piece to its former glory.

Throughout the episode, Drew and his team showcase their expertise and eye for detail in their search for the best antiques and rare finds. Along the way, they negotiate deals, restore items to their original condition, and add unique pieces to Drew's impressive collection. "Quality Always Shines Through" exemplifies the Salvage Hunters mission to find and restore the best quality salvage items that have been discarded or overlooked, and to ensure their beauty and value are appreciated for years to come.