Episode 3 – Day 1

Today’s trip starts in Ross-on-Wye and heads down to Frome in the Mendip district of Somerset.

De Ja Vu Antiques

Starting in Ross on Wye the duelling duo visit De Ja Vu Antiques. Charles Hanson comes away empty-handed but David Barby settles for an old sedan chair with folding metal handles for a good price; once used for carrying patients. He also snaps up a very ugly Victorian Majolica jug in the shape of a monkey’s head that has been converted into a small lamp. Finally he gains a couple of Worcester coffee cups in Japanese style and an old bedroom fireguard.

Elizabethan House Antiques

At the Elizabethan House Antiques shop, located in a quaint old timber-framed property, David Barby goes for a Rustic little hearth stool, painted red with an oak top.

St John Medieval Museum & Coningsby Hospital 

Charles Hanson takes a trip to Hereford’s Medieval Museum, once home to the knights of the crusaders of the Order of St. John. The ruin of Black Friars Dominican Monastery is situated next door.

Ian Warner Jewellery and Antiques – Kidderminster

David Barby visits Ian Warner Jewellery and Antiques in Kidderminster and picks-up a toy Hornby No 2 Signal Cabin, still in its original box, which brings back fond memories of his childhood.

Charles Langford Antiques – Stourbridge

Later at Stourbridge, famous for its glass industry, Charles Hanson visits Charles Langford Antiques to purchase two decorative glass wine bottles. Also in Stourbridge David Barby picks up a pair of Claris Cliff fish-shaped ceramics, these are wall pockets designed for storing tapers.

Lye Antique Furnishings

At Lye Antiques Charles Hanson nabs a nice little Charlotte Reed vase plus an 1868 Staffordshire Jug and bowl with a green bulrush motive.

Helens Manor House

David Barby takes a trip to Much Marcle to visit Helens Manor House, an ancient and historic property dating back to 1096 with a resident ghost and surrounded by ornate gardens.

Kidderminster

Returning to Kidderminster Charles Hanson picks up a silver plated cocktail shaker. A little later, and just in time, he purchases a slightly damaged 1/4 pint American Silver jug.

Cooper and Tanner

The team finally travel on to Frome in Somerset to sell their goods at Cooper and Tanner auction house, with auctioneer Dennis Barnard.