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 we had never found. Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on.

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Recent Episodes
  • Understanding Jewelry Valuations
    Jun 8, 2025 – 28:05
  • Continuous Bidding & The Digital Future of Auctions
    Jun 1, 2025 – 36:10
  • Bee Harford on Art, Auctions, and Breaking Industry Barriers
    May 25, 2025 – 1:03:29
  • Auctions Versus The Online Giants
    May 18, 2025 – 45:23
  • The Best & The Worst of Part 12
    May 11, 2025 – 59:20
  • The Best & The Worst of Part 11
    May 4, 2025 – 27:28
  • Getting the Real Value of Your Gold
    Apr 27, 2025 – 32:17
  • How to Start an Auction House
    Apr 20, 2025 – 37:36
  • The Secrets of Government Auctions with Alan Avery of Bidpath
    Apr 13, 2025 – 40:28
  • Behind the Scenes of a Live Auction
    Apr 6, 2025 – 19:26
  • The Unexpected Auctioneer with Izzie Balmer
    Mar 30, 2025 – 45:00
  • Bestsellers or Burdens? Navigating the Book Overflow in House Clearances
    Mar 24, 2025 – 27:37
  • Auction Viewing Days: Pros and Cons
    Mar 17, 2025 – 29:01
  • Re:store - The Innovative CIC with Ben Tucker
    Mar 10, 2025 – 1:02:56
  • A Bright Future for the Auction Trade
    Mar 3, 2025 – 32:48
  • Timed vs Live Auctions
    Feb 24, 2025 – 28:47
  • The Unwritten Rules of Valuations
    Feb 17, 2025 – 30:04
  • Celebrating the Life of Michael Baggott
    Feb 10, 2025 – 44:36
  • A Brown Furniture Resurgence?!
    Feb 3, 2025 – 25:42
  • YouTube Reselling: Turning Your Passion Into A Business with Kirsten's Curiosities
    Jan 27, 2025 – 44:47
  • Why Auction Houses Don't Have Exchange Policies
    Jan 20, 2025 – 35:48
  • Exploring Industrial Auctions with David Brindley
    Jan 13, 2025 – 37:35
  • The Auction Landscape & Trends for 2025
    Jan 6, 2025 – 28:43
  • How Instagram is Changing Antiques Sales with Sasha Wilkins
    Dec 30, 2024 – 48:25
  • A Christmas Message from Harry & Simon
    Dec 23, 2024 – 3:14
  • Roo Irvine & Her Many Passions
    Dec 16, 2024 – 43:29
  • The Antiques Trade Gazette Review of the Year with Matt Ball
    Dec 9, 2024 – 52:32
  • The Impact of the Housing Market on Auctions
    Dec 2, 2024 – 36:34
  • The Strange Clearance Request
    Nov 25, 2024 – 28:23
  • Starbug 1 & The Unearthed Louis Wain Originals
    Nov 18, 2024 – 36:29
  • Britain's Rivers in Crisis with Graham Roberts
    Nov 11, 2024 – 49:33
  • Catherine Southon & 100 Episodes
    Nov 4, 2024 – 46:35
  • Back to the Beginning - Best & Worst of Part 11
    Oct 28, 2024 – 1:01:00
  • A Radical New Approach to Auctioneering
    Oct 20, 2024 – 37:03
  • Pebbles & Pounds: A Charity Success
    Oct 13, 2024 – 40:44
  • Customer Service and Reviews in the Auction Industry
    Oct 6, 2024 – 27:29
  • The Best & The Worst of Part 10
    Sep 29, 2024 – 32:38
  • Finding Solutions & Spider-Man's Pebble
    Sep 22, 2024 – 34:22
  • Philip Serrell on The Cyclical Nature of the Antiques Market
    Sep 15, 2024 – 40:18
  • US vs UK Auctions with Antiques Freaks
    Sep 8, 2024 – 47:26
  • Sports Memorabilia: A Complete Guide with Graham Budd Auctions
    Sep 1, 2024 – 46:50
  • The Potential Comeback of Dress Watches
    Aug 25, 2024 – 31:24
  • The Importance of Providing Provenance to Buyers
    Aug 18, 2024 – 30:12
  • The Issue With Auction Houses Buying Items
    Aug 11, 2024 – 26:05
  • Liability in the Auction Industry
    Aug 4, 2024 – 32:24
  • The Best & The Worst of Part 9
    Jul 28, 2024 – 29:51
  • The Value of Silver and Gold at Auction
    Jul 21, 2024 – 33:27
  • The Best & The Worst of Part 8 + Unheard Content
    Jul 14, 2024 – 34:42
  • The Million Dollar Napkin & The Celebrity Visit
    Jul 7, 2024 – 28:42
  • The Inflatable Church & the Exploding Van Engine
    Jun 30, 2024 – 27:11
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