It was "all about the nips" on today's episode of Bargain Hunt (Feb 1) — sugar nips that is.
But nevertheless, BBC presenter Charlie Ross left viewers in stitches when he was taking a look at the items that had been bought buy the red and blue team to go head to head at auction. He was seen catching up with the red team about their hopes for the upcoming auction.
Partners Janet and Tony, seen donning the iconic polo shirts, had spent a total of £107.50 on their three lots — including a repurposed lamp (£75) and an enamel broach (£12.50). But it was their challenge item that captured attention before auction.
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The couple had spent £20 on a "functional metal item" to complete their challenge. The pair of silver sugar nips, which expert Caroline Hawley believes are Edwardian, were Tony's favourite buy — and his partner agreed that they were likely to win them the most profit at auction.
Host Charlie Ross seemed to agree as he declared "you can't go wrong with £20". But before ending the chat to catch up with the blues, he quipped: "It's all about the nip," which left fans in stitches.
Viewers were left howling at the quote, which could be taken very differently out of context. Taking to X, one viewer quipped: "Can never go wrong with a pair of nips."
Another added: "'It’s all about the nips” [laughing emojis]'." A third commented: "Profitable nips. Who’d have thunk."
Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: "Laughing cos they’ve got something called ‘sugar nips’ on Bargain Hunt."
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As usual, auctioneer Caroline Hawley gave her predictions before the item went under the hammer. Refering to the sugar nips, she said: "They're Edwardian. They're 1902, James Deakin, good maker, lovely size, pretty little things."
She estimated that they would bring in around £20 to £30 — and it turns out she was bang on with her estimate. The sugar nips sold at Beverley Racecourse in East Yorkshire for £30.
