The Gavel and The Gabble

Unlock the secrets behind a busy auction house during a heatwave and the innovations making it happen. Harry and Simon reveal how Windsor Auctions is digitizing their business, launching a new bidding platform, and staying resilient through market chaos, political turmoil, and scorching temperatures.CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Our 4-year special continues with three of our favorite interviews! We chat with auctioneer & TV personality Briony (Bee) Harford, jewelry expert & TV star Ismael Khan on antique gems, and fashion-writer turned antiques dealer Sasha Wilkins who was sat in her freezing cold studio. Bee: instagram.com/bee__harford | linkedin.com/in/briony-harford-b3021274 Ishy: instagram.com/ishyantiques | x.com/ismaelkhan Sasha: instagram.com/foundbysashawilkinsCONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Join Harry and Simon as they celebrate four years of The Gavel and the Gabble. Dive into behind-the-scenes stories, biggest laughs, and lessons learned from fascinating interviews in the antique and auction world. This special episode is packed with insights, surprises, and the camaraderie that keeps the show thriving. Here's to another four years!CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Harry and Simon have been catching bad guys and recording multiple episodes of Antiques Road Trip this week. That's right, fraudsters are at it again but thanks to the work of all those behind the scenes all is well. On the other side of the same coin Simon has been dealing with items involved in a museum heist. Listen in to find out more about this bumper week. CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Discover the wild world of auctions with Harry and Simon as they uncover shocking items like a graphic artwork and a millionaire living in squalor. From solid gold toothpicks to unexpected heirlooms, explore the bizarre and fascinating stories behind the gavel.CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

The debate between live in person auctions and timed online sales rages on. Harry and Simon are joined by Richard Worrall, seasoned auctioneer and former NAVA president, as he responds to Simon's recent praise of timed online auctions. This one may have been a set up by Harry to ambush Simon with an actual expert, so be kind to him in the comments.CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Join Harry and Simon as they discuss a heart-warming event for Thames Hospice where Harry was competing against Will in a not rip off of version of Bargain Hunt. The pair also share anecdotes, including a small child calling our Harry "The Elephant Man". CONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd

Join Harry and Simon as Julia Henderson of Draw Recruitment delves into the evolving auction industry, highlighting the shift towards online platforms and the critical role of recruitment. Discover how technology is reshaping auctions and what it means for the future. Perfect for auctioneers and enthusiasts alike!Draw Recruitment - www.drawrecruitment.comCONTACTthegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabble TikTok @laughingauctioneerwww.windsorauctions.co.ukwww.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCAST 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating. Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd