Key Highlights
- Antiques Road Trip experts faced disappointing auction results in Lincolnshire.
- Mark Hill made a cheeky remark about the tough crowd during an episode of Antiques Road Trip.
- The duo prepared for their showdown at auction with various vintage pieces.
- Izzie Balmer’s final item sold for £24 profit, while Mark Hill won the episode with his toothpick.
Mark Hill’s Savage Remark on “Antiques Road Trip”
Okay, you might think this is new, but… Antiques Road Trip experts Izzie Balmer and Mark Hill faced a tough crowd during their latest Lincolnshire expedition. The duo had high hopes as they acquired an assortment of vintage pieces, only to see them fail at auction.
Auction Disappointment
During the episode, Izzie Balmer picked up a piece she dubbed “a bit of a poop” for just £1 profit. Mark Hill wasn’t much better off with his mid-century crockery set selling for only £10, after purchasing it for £18. “It’s a tough crowd today,” she observed. Mark Hill responded wryly: “Well, I hope they choke on a carrot.”
Episode Highlights
The pair’s journey took them on a ride in a former troop carrier that once helped Britain transport potatoes to market. Despite the disappointing results, Mark Hill remained optimistic about his Art Deco photoframe and Victorian bottle. The latter fetched £110 at auction after being purchased for £85. Mark’s golden ink pot parrot netted him a mere £5 profit.
The Toothpick Triumph
It was Izzie Balmer’s final item, the striking green vase, that sold for £24 profit. However, it was Mark Hill who claimed victory with his tiny toothpick, which fetched a surprisingly high £28 profit. He appeared delighted despite several other items selling poorly.
The Winner’s Crown
After tallying their totals, Izzie Balmer finished with -£9.10p after starting with £200, while Mark Hill fared slightly better at -£4, earning him the title of the episode’s winner. He cheekily told her: “It’s all about the toothpick.”
Antiques Road Trip continues to captivate audiences with its blend of history and commerce, but sometimes, even experts face tough crowds.
