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The Gavel and The Gabble
The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon. Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished…
Episodes
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The Inflatable Church & the Exploding Van Engine
Harry and Simon discuss various topics, such as their recent van troubles, an inflatable church that does fake weddings, upcoming auctions, and interesting…
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Antiques Roadshow's Fresh Face: An Interview with James Broad
Harry and Simon are joined by James Broad, or JB, the new man on BBC One's Antiques Roadshow. James shares his journey into the world of antiques, starting…
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The App Revolutionising Mental Health Support for Your Children: An Interview with Linsey Lunny
Linsey Lunny, founder of Hidden Strength joins Harry and Simon to introduce her mobile app revolutionising mental health support for young people aged 13-24…
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Expert Tips on Safely Posting Bladed Antiques: Interview with Matt Easton
Matt Easton, founder of Easton Antique Arms and the historical fencing club Schola Gladiatoria, shares his journey into the antiques industry, historical…
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The Impact of a Snap General Election on the Antiques Trade
Harry and Simon return in the wake of the Prime Minister's announcement of a snap general election to discuss the impact it could have on the antiques trade…
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Discussing 'Barty - A Tale of a Stolen Bronze' Interview with James Braxton
James Braxton, he’s been on Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Antiques Road Trip, and now he’s on The Gavel & The Gabble to discuss…
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Jewellery That Tells a Story with Ishy Khan
Ismael Khan, jewellery expert and TV personality, shares his journey in the antiques industry and the growing interest in antiques among younger generations…
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The Complications of Selling Bladed Weapons at Auction
Join Harry and Simon in a lively chat about auction surprises, antique trends, and the power of social media in the antiques world. They dive into hot topics…
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The Quaint Ark & A Tribute To Mervyn
Some fantastic antiques up for auction this week, from a quaint German folk art Noah's Ark to a dazzling vintage Cartier necklace, and even a poignant relic…
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As Found & The Revenge Plot with Michael Baggott
Michael Baggott returns to the pod to discuss his new book 'As Found: A Lifetime In Antiques' and shares stories from his life in the world of antiques. He…
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The Dinosaurs & The Weight Loss Book
Harry and Simon share their recent experiences, including Harry's rather disappointing trip to Copenhagen and Simon’s visit to the new Jurassic Discovery in…
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The Brown Furniture Renaissance & First Bid Nerves
In this episode, Harry and Simon discuss their recent experiences at auctions and the success of selling brown furniture. They also share their excitement…
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Spotting Fraud on eBay
In this episode, Harry and Simon discuss their recent experiences and mishaps in the auction world. They start by talking about Storm Nelson and the damage it…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 7
Another best of this week as Harry and Simon have been very busy with auctions. We’ve got clips from PostIt4Me’s Jeremy Parnham, talking all about the…
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The Electric Chair & The Hoarder Challenge
Harry and Simon have had a good week with a successful charity auction and valuation days. They discuss the popularity of timed online vinyl sales and the…
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The Record Store Day Scam with Jaimie Fennell of Rooster Records
Record store owner Jaimie Fennell joins Harry and Simon as a guest once again to give us an update on how all things vinyl, cassette, and music in general are…
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The History & Evolution of Kempton with Edward Cruttenden from Sunbury Antiques
Edward Cruttenden, the man behind Europe's biggest antiques fair joins Harry and Simon to discuss the history and evolution of Kempton Fair. He shares how his…
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A Guide to Buying Property at Auction with Ben Temple from Rocket Property Management
Ben Temple of Rocket Property Management joins Harry and Simon to provide valuable insights into buying property at auctions. Listen in to find out about…
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The Circular Economy of Antiques
Today on the pod Harry and Simon discuss how gratifying it can feel to be a part of the auction world’s circular economy. There’s also been some tricky…
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Auction House Selling & Storage Fees
Auction house fees are the topic of conversation on today’s podcast after Sotheby's announced a new success fee, and Harry and Simon receive a complaint about…
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The Divorce Episode with Emma and Susie
It’s finally happening, the brains behind Windsor and Lyme Bay Auctions are on the podcast. Harry and Simon are joined by their wives Emma and Susie to answer…
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The Nine And A Half Hour Sale with Irita Marriott
Irita Marriott is back on the pod joining Harry and Simon to discuss her first auction, which lasted a massive nine and a half hours and included 705 lots. For…
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The Rise of New Collectables with Gareth Wasp of RWB Auctions
Gareth Wasp, head auctioneer at RWB Auctions, joins Harry and Simon to share his journey in the auctioneering business and tell us about RWB’s upcoming first…
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Advertising Your Antiques & Collectables Business
It’s a New Year so Harry and Simon are discussing the chaotic end of 2023 and their excitement for piloting the businesses into 2024. There's chat about the…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 6
Happy New Year! Harry and Simon are still having some well earned time off. So Producer Dave has put together a best of featuring some clips from amazing…
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A Christmas Message
A little Christmas message from Harry and Simon. CONTACT thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com Instagram @thegavelandthegabble Twitter @GavelandGabble TikTok…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 5
As it’s nearly Christmas, Harry and Simon are having some well earned time off. So Producer Dave has put together a best of featuring some clips from amazing…
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The Elephant Ladder & Dealing At Your Own Risk
Lots of big topics up for discussion on today's podcast, including more updates on the ivory ban and if auctioning items that have been cleared for sale could…
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Freelance Auction Services & The Listerine Dragon with Lucy Lawson-Paul
Lucy Lawson-Paul is a freelancer who provides a range of services to auction houses and galleries. It’s a role that requires her to wear many hats, hats which…
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The Vase-Off & The Sixth Sense with Jessica Wall
Today’s guest might be best known from Channel 4's The Auctioneers, or ITV's The Antiques Road Trip, or as an expert appraiser on Cash in the Attic, but she’s…
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The Gift From Napoleon & The Lost Loetz Glass with Irita Marriott
Star of BBC1's Antiques Road Trip, Irita Marriott joins Harry and Simon to tell us all about her brand new auction house opening in the Derbyshire village of…
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Toys R Art & Upcycling Advice with Zoe Pocock of Muck N Brass
Zoe Pocock of Muck N Brass joins Harry and Simon for an unbelievably fun and informative interview. Zoe tells us all about her upcycling business, TV work, and…
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Charity Auction Etiquette & The Copycats
Charity auction etiquette. Not everybody gets it and that’s why Harry and Simon are discussing the best way to bid, have fun, and raise money for the charities…
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The Morecambe & Wise of the Auction Industry
The stars of the BBC’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Harry and Simon are back to chat about the interesting lots they’ve got coming up for auction and to tell…
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The Boat Rant & The Tidy Hoarder
Auctioneers Harry and Simon return to chat about the weird and wonderful things they’ve sold this week…. Or in Simon’s case sold but also not sold. Harry tells…
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Toxic Chemicals in Furniture and Fabrics in the UK - with Delyth Fetherston-Dilke & Sharon O’Connor
Sharon O’Connor returns to the show bringing with her a fellow upholsterer, Delyth Fetherston-Dilke. The pair are here to tell Harry and Simon all about the…
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The National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers with Richard Worrall - President of NAVA Propertymark
Richard Worrall, President of NAVA Propertymark, that’s the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers, joins Harry and Simon on the podcast this week…
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The Colonel & The Mysterious Lion Cage
What traits do you need to have to become a successful auctioneer or someone who works in the antiques trade? That’s the listener question Harry and Simon are…
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The Freddie Mercury Sale & The Pig Husbandry Challenge Cup
This week Simon has been shunted off to a new office and Harry tells us all about the Sotheby's Freddie Mercury sale. Items from the Queen singer’s home went…
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The Open House & The Stoney Car Boot - with Jo Roberts
Jo Roberts, star of The Bidding Room and upcoming TV series The Vintage French Farmhouse joins Harry and Simon on The Gavel & The Gabble to talk about all…
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Where is the Best Place to Unearth a Hidden Antique - with Matt Ball
Matt Ball of the Antiques Trade Gazette returns to the podcast, this time with some exciting research. Matt has conducted a study that could help you find…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 4
It’s the summer holidays which means Simon and family are on their ninth vacation of the year, so it’s another best of including clips from the auction room…
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The Vinyl Records & The Cassette Tapes with Jaimie Fennell of Rooster Records
Vinyl expert Jaimie Fennell of Rooster Records in Exeter joins Harry and Simon on the podcast today to tell you all about his specialist subject. Have you ever…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 3
This week is a highlights package of some of our favourite and most interesting bits from episodes 21 to 25. That’s including our fantastic interviews with…
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The Valuation Day & The Jade Leaves
Big news this week as Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will be recorded at Windsor Auctions at 10:30am on Friday 28th of July 2023. If you’re local then why not…
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The Salvage & The Pulp Desk - with Adam Hills of Retrouvius
Adam Hills from Retrouvius joins Harry and Simon this week to talk all about his business where he brings salvaged, reclaimed and vintage materials back into…
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The UK Vinyl & The Negotiation Puppy
Harry’s back from a busy week of charity auctions where he sold a tandem skydive, a Ferrari VIP experience, and threatened a former MP. Simon’s also had a busy…
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The Polly Pockets & The Silver Chopstick Holders
This week Harry and Simon discuss the pitfalls of being risk averse when it comes to pricing at auctions and why starting low could actually help you achieve a…
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The Devon Mona Lisa & The Mysterious Pablo
Harry and Simon are back! But who’s this mysterious Pablo who has invaded Simon’s home? Could it be an infamous Colombian drug lord? The real answer is even…
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How To Make Money From Auction Houses
This week it’s a seriously useful topic that could make you money. Harry and Simon are discussing how to make money from, and with your local auction house…
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The Dough Bowl & The Angry Email
Harry and Simon are back to the usual format of both gavel and gabble! The gavel part covers a rather angry anonymous email they received from someone who…
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The Ivory Ban & The ARC - with Michael Baggott
Michael Baggott returns to the podcast to tell Harry and Simon all about the Antiques Rescue Centre and the work they do around preserving items made with…
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The Teddy Bears & The Skateboarding Cockatoo- with Adi Higham & Tara Franklin
It’s double the guests and double the chaos this week as Harry and Simon are joined by Adrian Higham, that’s Adi off of BBC One’s The Bidding Room and his…
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The Hertz Dino & Woody Harrelson’s Mustang - with Matthew Priddy
Harry is back from his holiday and Simon is in heaven as the Head of Auctions at Historics Auctions, Matthew Priddy is on the show to talk about all things…
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The Best & The Worst of Part 2
This week Harry is off sunning himself on a beach enjoying a cocktail with one of those little umbrellas in it. That means Simon has pleaded with producer…
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The Attack Hounds & The Jelly Babies Incident
We’re back! Slightly later than scheduled but it’s the bank holiday so can you really blame us? This week Producer David has got some listener questions about…
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The Teeny-Tiny Miniatures & Spotting The Fakes
Ever wondered how to spot a fake? Today on the podcast Harry and Simon will be telling you the work they have to do to verify the legitimacy of an item, who…
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The Silver Man & The Fickle Market - with Michael Baggott
Legend of the industry, antiques silver specialist, researcher, dealer, and BBC Antiques Specialist, Michael Baggott joins Harry and Simon on the podcast this…
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The Bomb Squad & The Yorkshire Auctioneer - with Angus Ashworth
He’s at it again, Simon has fallen in love with another item up for sale, this time a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust. He’s been told he can’t have it so to…
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The Pinchbeck Pearl Necklace & The House Record
Today Simon is embarrassing Harry in two ways, firstly by announcing that Windsor Auctions broke their house record at the last sale. Secondly by making…