The Travelling Auctioneers

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Antiques experts and master crafters help families turn unwanted items into winning lots.

Research, restore and ready for sale! An intrepid team of antiques experts and master crafters help families turn unwanted items into winning lots.

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Christina Trevanion

Robin Johnson

Julie Grant

John Redshaw

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The Travelling Auctioneers: Series 2: Lifetime Collection Sells

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BBC One - The Travelling Auctioneers, Series 2, Lifetime Collection Sells

Will Moscow mules, Russian dolls and an American rocker make money at auction?

A keen collector of cocktail shakers causes a stir for Christina Trevanion. Moscow mules and Russian dolls join an ageing American rocker on the way to auction for a deserving cause.

A collection that has taken over a house needs to go. David, a collector for over 40 years, has decided now is the time to part with his most cherished items. In fear of burdening his children in the event of his death, David wants to cash in on a clear-out and use the money raised to help others.

A huge collection of rare cocktail shakers, hundreds of intricately made boxes from Russia and some select pieces of porcelain all need to be assessed before auction day. With the support of his wife, Sarah, and their two children, can David find the willpower to let his collection go under the gavel? 

Auctioneer and antiques expert Christina Trevanion is blown away by David’s knowledge of silver and Russian folk art and admires his carefully curated collection of cocktail shakers. However, while she didn’t expect to find mice in the bedroom, she isn’t surprised when she finds the Russian lady playing hide-and-seek.

A side table languishing in the garden shed sees restorer Robin Johnson set to work on its huge crack, while an American rocking chair makes a worrying noise and requires stripping and some intimate TLC. But will it ‘stand’ out at auction?

Christina feels the pressure at the rostrum on auction day as David watches on with his family while the beloved life-long collection goes under the gavel. A chunk of the cash raised will go to mental health charities, but will everyone be toasting success after the cocktail shakers sell to the highest bidder?

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