Bristol couple sells antiques for record £51,489

A couple from Bristol made history on Channel 5's Cash in the Attic by selling rare antiques for a record-breaking amount. Vic and Janet Witt, who have been married for 58 years, appeared on the show with their granddaughter, Danielle. They were hoping to raise at least £3,000 for a special diamond wedding anniversary cruise with their family. While renovating a house 30 years ago, Vic and Janet discovered a collection of old Bank of England notes hidden away. These notes, dating back to 1916 and 1918, were mostly from Bristol and were forgotten in a corner. Experts estimated their value around £300 each, but noted that some of them were unprecedented in value. As the auction date approached, the notes attracted global attention. Auctioneer Tom Keane confirmed their rarity, and the bidding on the notes was broadcast live. Bidders from around the world took part, and the excitement grew as each note sold for much more than experts had expected. The first banknote sold for £8,000, and the three £5 notes together fetched £16,000. In total, the Witts earned an incredible £51,489 for their collection. The buyer was later revealed to be the founder of a company specializing in British banknotes. Janet expressed her shock at the amount, stating she never expected the notes to sell for so much. With the money, she hopes to take her family on a cruise and save for retirement.