Antiques Road Trip expert asks 'is this happening' as tea set sells for wild sum

She sold the 1873 tea service after being enamored by its detailing and colour. "I can't even cope with it, it is so... I don't think I have ever described a tea server before as heady, but that is a heady affair. The palette, first of all, the pink," she said as she bought the item.

"Who does it make me think of? Is it a bit of Barbara Cartland or something? I mean it is just so full on. It looks very Continental. Is there a maker in the saucer somewhere?" The tea service dated back to 1873, and was created by Vilmos Zsolnay in 1873.

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"I mean, Art Nouveau period I think is how I would describe it and it is just so jolly. I'm in love with it," she added. The tea service was priced at £120.

"Would you take £80 for the tea service, and would you take £35 for the noggin?" she asked as she bought the item. She bought it for £80 and got the second item for £40 - costing her £120.

At auction, she asked co-star Phil: "Is it too pink for you or is it just pink enough?" before he replied: "That is just how I look on a beach!" The tea service started at the price of £75, before skyrocketing.

It went through the hundreds as Natasha, baffled, said: "Are you kidding! Is this happening?" She eventually sold it for a whopping £670 - and said: "Is this a joke? This is the best thing that has ever happened to me."

Phil praised her, saying: "Well done you! Are you, please? Are you pleased that is a stupid question, isn't it? Are you sure this is your lot? That is brilliant isn't it."

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