Make Me an Offer!

An ambitious English art dealer who built a life around rare ceramics and the Portland Vase. He skillfully manipulates auction dynamics, pitting rivals against each other to maximize profit. His drive combines ambition with a need to provide for his wife, Bella, and their two children. The vase discovery offers a rare opportunity to alter his fortunes.

Charlie's wife and mother of two, who shares in the financial pressures and hopes for a better life. She remains a steadying influence as Charlie navigates the auction world, supporting him through ups and downs. Their relationship provides the emotional core amid the trade and risk.

A successful businessman and the owner of the country mansion. He is Charlie's long-time rival and sees the auction as a contest to outmaneuver him. His position as proprietor and competitor drives much of the tension in the plot.

A pretty, absentminded redhead who lives near Charlie. She unwittingly becomes a conduit to the vase by selling him items and inviting him to inspect around her cottage. Her interactions help set the price dynamics for the eventual windfall.

An elderly relative with a wicked reputation and the rightful owner of the vase. He ultimately performs the first good deed of his life by relinquishing the vase, sparking the moral turning point of the story. His actions blur the lines between possession, nobility, and obligation.

An American bidder who competes in the auction, adding international flair to the bidding war. His presence emphasizes the global interest in English antiques and the stakes of the sale.

Another American bidder who drives up prices with Mindel, contributing to the high-stakes atmosphere of the auction. His presence underscores the cosmopolitan appetite for rare objects.

A long-time bitter rival of Abe Sparta, he competes for the contents of the house and adds tension to the auction scene.

The auctioneer presiding over the sale of the mansion's contents, facilitating the bidding and the dynamic between buyers and sellers.

Assists the auctioneer and helps manage the bidding process, contributing to the energy and pace of the sale.

An elder family figure whose presence underscores family ties and expectations that shape Charlie's ambitions.