The Gavel and The Gabble

Harry and Simon discuss Harry's birthday celebrations, feedback on diamonds, and they share insights from a visit to Green Room College, where students learn about buying and selling. The conversatio…

Harry and Simon discuss the unexpected weather in Devon, leading to chaos in their work. They share highlights from recent auctions, particularly focusing on the success of Louis Wayne paintings. The…

Harry and Simon delve into a fascinating story about the discovery of rare artworks by Louis Wain, exploring the provenance and significance of these pieces. At Windsor Auctions, they have coming up …

Something a little different from the norm today. Graham Roberts, a retired ecologist, discusses the critical state of England's rivers and the various factors contributing to their decline. He highl…

In this celebratory 100th episode, Harry and Simon welcome auctioneer and TV personality Catherine Southon. Catherine shares her journey to becoming a successful auctioneer and business owner. The co…

To give us time to prepare an amazing interview for our 100th episode, producer Dave has put together a best of from the early episodes. If you're a new listener this is the best way to catch up on w…

Harry and Simon delve into the current state of the auction market, sharing insights from valuation days and the impact of second homes on local communities. The conversation shifts to innovations in…

Harry and Simon discuss their recent charity auction for Momentum Children's Charity, where they successfully raised funds through the sale of celebrity-painted pebbles. They delve into the challenge…

Simon is back this week! Although it turns out he never plugged his microphone in, so apologies for the sound quality. Producer Dave has already given him a stern talking to. Today Harry and Simon sh…

Today is another best of where we'll hear clips from three fantastic guests. We hear from Jaimie Fennell, vinyl expert from Rooster Records, TV personality, Jo Roberts and Matt Ball from the Antiques…

In this episode, Harry and Simon discuss their experiences in the auction world, touching on the importance of charity auctions, the challenges faced during tech issues, and a heart-warming story of …

The most listener requested guest, television royalty, Harry's man crush, the amazing Philip Serrell is on the pod! Philip joins Harry and Simon to discuss his career and the state of the auction ind…

Dee and Ken, hosts of the Antiques Freaks podcast, join Harry and Simon to discuss their love for antiques and the auction market in the US. As always when Americans and Brits get together, tensions …

David, John, and Adam from Graham Budd Auctioneers, the leading European auction house for sporting memorabilia, join Harry and Simon to discuss the world of sporting collectibles. They highlight the…

Harry and Simon discuss the process of cataloguing and preparing for an auction. They also talk about the market for movie memorabilia and the potential comeback of elegant dress watches. Simon share…

Harry and Simon chat about the challenges of staffing during the summer holidays and the importance of providing provenance to buyers, as it appears not all auction houses do so. The pair also discus…

Harry and Simon discuss their recent experiences at valuation days and house clearances. They share interesting stories about the items they encountered, including a World War II French resistance sp…

Harry and Simon give an update on the market with their recent sales at Windsor and Lyme Bay Auctions. They talk about the positive growth in the market for furniture, especially dark brown furniture…

As everyone is on their summer holidays Producer David has put together a best of episode featuring clips from the archive. Listen in to hear Adam Hills from design and reclamation company Retrouvius…

Harry and Simon discuss Simon's recovery from surgery and their recent experiences at valuation days. The pair also discuss how the value of silver and gold goes beyond their scrap value, as collecto…