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Can Heirlooms Fund a Honeymoon?

A rare illness leads a couple to re-evaluate life, sell items and dream of Venice. Izzie uncovers family silver, and Robin restores a toy, but will the auction fund a honeymoon?

Rachel and Grenville built a successful business together, but their lives took a dramatic turn when Rachel was diagnosed with a rare and incurable illness. They’ve decided to retire early, downsize and make the most of their remaining time together. To fund their long-overdue honeymoon to Venice, they need to clear out their accumulated clutter and auction off their treasures and collectibles.

Auctioneer Izzie Balmer uncovers a treasure trove of family heirlooms, including antique jewellery and silver, but can she turn them into gold at auction? In a garden shed, restorer Robin Johnson stumbles upon a battered croquet set. With some restoration, he hopes it'll be a hit with bidders.

Parting with possessions proves a challenge for Rachel, particularly a collection of intricate silver ornaments she inherited from her grandfather. Grenville also faces a tough decision. His favourite collectible, a ‘swagger stick’ with a connection to the greatest of all British naval commanders, Horatio Nelson, could be worth a small fortune.

On auction day, Izzie pushes to secure the highest bids for the couple's items, allowing Rachel and Grenville to finally embark on their dream honeymoon to Venice.

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43 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Expert Robin Johnson
Expert Izzie Balmer
Production Company STV Studios

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