Treasures and Trinkets Abound
Doyenne of the jewellery world Izzie Balmer and 20th-century design whizz Mark Hill raid the antiques shops of Stroud, Cirencester and beyond.
It’s the third leg of this high-energy road trip with brand new besties, doyenne of the jewellery world Izzie Balmer and 20th-century design guru Mark Hill.
Behind the wheel of their 1987 Lotus Éclat, Mark and Izzie are motoring to the Midlands via the Cotswolds. Starting in Royal Wootton Bassett and making their way to Cirencester, they collect treasures and trinkets in Stroud and Ashchurch too, before heading off to sell their finds in Market Harborough.
Inspired by Izzie, Mark becomes determined to uncover a bit of bling and finds the perfect piece in the form of a 1950s modernist pendant, plus a striking Victorian kettle designed by Dr Christopher Dresser. Izzie, meanwhile, takes a chance on some unusual Czechoslovakian glass, a Royal Worcester cup and a 19th-century food container.
But, who will come out on top at the auction?
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