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James Braxton

James Braxton of BBC Antiques programmes takes a humourous look at the world of antiques, writing and life with his son Charlie of Brewing Brothers, bringing beer and food to the party.

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  • 13 episodes
  • Avg 38 min
  • English
  • #12
    Sunday · 36 min

    12. Rolex

    Braxton Picks.What will James and Charlie sell, save, or skip? A royal blue lapis lazuli pendant, a gold Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, or a 1970s bamboo table.Kindly sponsored by Brewing Brothers for a 10% discount; use code PodBB

  • #12
    September 12 · 39 min

    12. Rolex

    Braxton Picks. What will James and Charlie sell, save, or skip? A royal blue lapis lazuli pendant, a gold Rolex Day-Date wristwatch, or a 1970s bamboo table. Kindly sponsored by Brewing Brothers for a 10% discount; use code PodBB

  • September 1 · 40 min

    11. Silver

    James and Charlie have the difficult task of skipping! Either an Essex crystal topped silver box, an Irish silver potato ring or a pair of silver gilt tumbler cups. As well as, fly and coarse fishing, mad legislation, common sense, Budge Grub, Morris Travellers and cocker spaniels!

  • #10
    August 20 · 42 min

    10. Bayeux

    What will James and Charlie; Save, Sell or Skip? A novelty Devon fish water jug, a Kelim rug or Brewing Brothers Bayeux Beer. Plus, chatter on Hastings Old Town Week, lawyers, billable hours, Bayeux tapestry, Billy's dog Wally and a Devon motto ware jug, inscribed, ‘Kind words are the music of the world.’

  • #9
    August 11 · 39 min

    9. Chess

    A novelty chess trophy board, in the shape of a castle sign written with winners from 1948. Charlie brings an Italian leather briefcase bought on eBay for £30. James fields an Indian inlaid alabaster tray from Agra. Which will they Sell, Skip, or Save? Plus, chatter about the artists Lucian Freud & David Hockney, and the restauranteur Jeremy King.

  • #8
    August 4 · 43 min

    8. Cairngorm

    A Victorian copper coal bucket with brass swing handle, scraps at £30 sells for more, a Scottish horn box set with Cairngorm citrine and Brewing Brothers lager. Which will James and Charlie Save, Sell, or Skip? Plus, a new name Braxton Picks and a sponsor!

  • #7
    July 23 · 36 min

    7. Maritime

    A porcelain punch bowl painted a ship's portrait, a 1960s 12 inch globe and a beach, ash & elm captain's chair. Which will James and Charlie Save, Sell, or Skip? Plus, Las Vegas, Mosaics, Albania and podcaster Joe Rogan!

  • #6
    June 25 · 43 min

    6. Lignum Vitea

    Lignum Vitea, Las Vegas, and Victorian garden seat

  • #5
    June 18 · 40 min

    5. Malachite Box

    Le Bourget Antiques Fair, Paris, Bargain Hunt 2001, malachite silver box; Ibiza ‘Sten’ and Mont Blanc pen, silver-plated tea tray with Gilbert and Sullivan inscription.

  • #4
    June 11 · 47 min

    4. Asprey Flask

    Asprey novelty hip flask, fruitcake, Wagatha Christie, and Taj Mahal

  • #3
    June 3 · 32 min

    3. Egyptian Box

    Inlaid Egyptian box, Ammit the crocodile-headed god, the feather of truth, and a Cartier lighter

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