The Gavel and The Gabble

Harry and Simon dive into the recent changes in buyers' commissions at major auction houses like Bonhams and Christie's, and what it means for buyers and sellers alike.

Key takeaways:
Understanding the new buyers' commission rates and their implications.
The importance of transparency in auction pricing.
How auction houses are adapting to rising operational costs.
The role of personal service in the auction process.

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.

Join us as we dive into the bustling world of auctions! In this episode, Harry and Simon discuss the recent market trends, the excitement of bank holiday auctions, and the unique items that have crossed their auction blocks.

Key takeaways:

The impact of bank holidays on auction attendance and sales.
Insights into the recent success of Windsor Auctions.
The upcoming "Trunks Across the Thames" elephant auction and its charitable cause.
A surprising sale of a Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica trunk.
The heartwarming story of a collector's Royal Dalton figurines and their unexpected value.

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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.

August is supposed to be quiet, but a routine house clearance leads Harry and Simon into a mystery of missing valuables and storage lockers. Join the guys as they navigate tech chaos in their new Grade II listed shop, Harry’s candid talk on weight loss, and a standout lot: a rare 1910 Louis Vuitton trunk made for Encyclopedia Britannica. From Lego therapy to customer service battles, unpack the wild, human side of the auction world.

CONTACT

thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

www.windsorauctions.co.uk

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.

With a busy period at the audion houses it's a best of this week put together by Producer David. Topics touched on in some of these great clips include auction houses verses the big online retailers, the tricky topic of jewellery, and a rant a piece for Simon and Harry.

CONTACT

thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

www.windsorauctions.co.uk

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.

Simon's Devon auction house just made a bold move that could change how buyers, sellers, and house-clearance customers walk through the door. Simon reveals why Lyme Bay Auctions has bought its first premises in Colyton, and why leaving the warehouse model behind could make the business feel far more approachable. Harry and Simon also unpack the realities of running auctions in peak summer, from scorching clearance jobs to the logistics of keeping a hands-on business moving.

CONTACT

thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com

Linktree

YouTube www.youtube.com/@thegavelandthegabble

Instagram @thegavelandthegabble

Twitter @GavelandGabble

TikTok @laughingauctioneer

www.windsorauctions.co.uk

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.