Posts made in July, 2022

So this month finally saw Harry and Simon finally get round to the launch of their podcast. It isn’t just about the Auction Houses that we run, although that is where our own anecdotes come from but we hope that it will make auctions more accessible to all. They are not stuffy places where only antique dealers dwell but fun and exciting places to buy and sell all sorts of things. Our two auctioneers who are famed for their awful jokes, quirky style and constant chatting on the rostrum look forward to chatting not just to each other but as many people from all sectors of the industry. Available on Apple and Spotify and other platforms please subscribe and check us out, follow the link on our linktree for more info If you have someone who you would like us to chat to or interview email us on thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com or if you are in the industry and what to get in touch do the same. June Sees A Charity Auction at Royal Ascot Golf Club for Cancer Research UK One of our clients asked if we would lend them an auctioneer to conduct a charity auction to raise a few pounds for this hugely important charity. In current conditions, we take our hats off to the companies who dig deep to donate ten quality lots for the auction that raised over £3000 on the day. Huge thanks to those who bid, create the banter and join in, it can be a lonely 20 minutes on the rostrum if the crowd doesn’t get involved. July 27th RNLI Life Boat Week Charity Auction  We are really looking forward to taking over the lifeboat station down at Lyme Regis on the afternoon of the 27th to raise money for the RNLI. There is still space for a few companies to dig deep and donate something for the auction, please do get in touch by calling the office on 01753 868076. Auctions This Month We have three auctions this month, a timed sale of collectable toys from one collector, a timed sale of antiques, collectables and Interiors. The end of the month sees our two day sale on the 29th and 30th July...