Episode 5 – Day 1
In the final episode this week the team journey from Congleton to Stafford and Milford, finally finishing this leg in Nottingham.
Church Lane Antiques
Maureen shows Charles Hanson around, who spots a very fine hand painted Spode bone china plate, with gold gilding and a basket weave pattern. He also does a deal for a very attractive Arts & Craft style copper box with a raised fish motive, along with a pair of Masonic cufflinks.
Windmill Antiques
At Windmill Antiques Charles Hanson spots a very large copper kettle, which was unfortunately not for sale. However, later in the show David Barby nips in and picks-up a collection of Toby Character Jugs for a very good price.
Katherine’s House Hospice Charity Shop
At the Charity Shop David Barby snaps-up a trio of hand painted plates produced in 1978 (limited edition) by Royal Doulton.
Shugborough Estate
Corinne Caddy, Shugborough’s communications officer, shows Charles Hanson around the estate once owned by the Anson family. She talks about Admiral George Anson a famous naval hero.
Episode 5 – Day 2
The team travel to Derbyshire, Charles Hanson’s home county.
Upstairs & Downstairs Antiques and Furniture
At Upstairs & Downstairs Colin and Julie show Charles Hanson around. He is taken by a green glass cocktail shaker with matching tumblers. He also picks-up a hand blown green glass bowl (Arts & Craft style) used for posies, for a very low price.
Heanor Antiques Shop
At Heanor Antiques Centre David Barby takes a brief look around and spots an old map detailing the routes for coach travel.
Ashbourne Road Antiques
At Ashbourne Road Antiques shop manager Dennis shows Charles Hanson around and tempts him with a finely cast, sterling silver, loving cup made by Stuart Devlin.
D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
The house museum at 8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, was once lived in by D.H. Lawrence (David, Herbert) and is now a museum on Derbyshire’s 19th century coal mining heritage.
Mellors and Kirk
The trip ends the week in Nottingham at Mellors and Kirk, where Charles Hanson started his career as a humble porter in the antiques trade.