The Gavel and The Gabble

Antiques expert and TV favourite Mark Hill joins Harry and Simon on The Gavel & The Gabble. He traces his path from Bonhams porter to Sotheby's, the launch of eBay Live Auctions and his TV work on The BBC's Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Road Trip. They also cover the rise of studio ceramics, AI's limits with antiques, his "fifth D" for house clearances, his Substack, and his quirky buys, from Zulu earlobe stretchers to his dream Dunhill Namiki pen.

Find more from Mark:

markhillantiques.substack.com - Mark's new Substack

markhillvaluations.com - For valuations and appraisals.

markhill.net

CONTACT

mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk

http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk

ABOUT 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 Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry and Simon relive Trunks Across the Thames, a charity auction that raised £240,000 for Thames Hospice. From a surprise £20,000 Lando Norris signed elephant to Jess stealing the show, they share how the team, bidders, and room’s energy made it an unforgettable night and why supporting hospice care matters.

CONTACT

mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk

http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk

ABOUT 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 Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A charity auction, a gold racing trophy and a funeral-day house clearance call. Just another day in the auction world! Harry and Simon share funny, surprising stories from valuation days, talk antiques and auction-house chaos, and preview a special fundraiser for Thames Hospice. Expect great finds, unexpected twists and plenty of lively banter.

CONTACT

mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk

http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk

ABOUT 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 Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It depends who’s there on the day.... or does It anymore. Join us as we dive into the world of auctions and the impact of AI on the industry! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of internet connectivity for online auction houses, the fly tipping problem, and the surprising advice from a local butcher that saved the day. Subscribe for weekly insights into the auction world and more!

Key takeaways:
The importance of timely communication with auction houses when challenging items.
How AI can sometimes lead to more confusion than solutions.
The role of local businesses in providing practical advice.
The evolving landscape of auctions in a tech-driven world.

CONTACT

mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk

http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk

ABOUT 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 Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry and Simon reveal what drives value in today’s auction market. Hear how global online bidders, unexpected trends and standout lots from quirky ceramics to an original Charles Mackesy watercolor shape results, plus how auction houses handle charity sales, fraud concerns and the unpredictable stories behind the bids.

CONTACT

mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk

http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk

ABOUT 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 Lemonmusicstudio

Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.