Braxton Picks

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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#18
Saturday · 42 min
What’s a Regency Silver Gilt Coral Rattle Worth? + a Sussex Trug & Elephant Bookends
Sell, Save, or Share. Father and son, Charlie, discuss a Sussex trug basket, a pair of novelty elephant bookends, and a Regency silver-gilt & coral child's teether/rattle. Plus, Esther Rantzen & rude vegetables, Chinese medicine, paddle evangelists, Dr John Cooper Clarke, million-mile Mercedes, and an analogue life.
#17
October 26 · 44 min
17. Dupont
Sell, Save or Share. Father and son, James and Charlie, drop the skip in favour of sharing. They chat about a lustreware porcelain bowl, Dupont sunglasses and a Victorian mother of pearl card case. As well as; paragliding, Oktoberfest, skiing, pottery, Hastings & cooking for 40 farmers!
#16
October 16 · 40 min
16. Napoleon
Father and son, James and Charlie, talk about Art Deco onyx lapis lazuli box, a brass clip modelled as Napoleon, and a good sized bronze elephant bought for £30. As well as; fruit cake, Audis, the spectre of AI, and height!
#15
October 3 · 54 min
15. Oktoberfest
James and Charlie talk about Goodwood Revival, the rise of luxury goods, Oktoberfest, plus a chat with Steven Moor, author of The Stuff of History. As well as a silver decanter slide, a pair of Meissen sauce boats, and a copper candle stand, which will they Sell, Save, or Scrap? Kindly sponsored by Brewing Brothers, 10 years of beer in Hastings. Events: Oktoberfest @ BB Brewery & Taproom on Saturday 10th October 2026.
#14
September 25 · 31 min
14. Jewellery
James and jeweller Victoria Dahms talk about Enid Blyton-style pastel portraits, a 1970’s yellow sapphire and diamond ring by Alan Martin Gard and a large Chinese porcelain goldfish bowl.What will they Sell, Save or Skip?
#13
September 18 · 37 min
13. Gold
Jeweller Victoria Dahms takes Charlie's chair and brings a heavy 18 carat gold watch chain with unusual trombone links. James brings a George Cartwheel coin & an Indian folding table. What will they sell, save, or skip? Kindly sponsored by Brewing Brothers for a 10% discount, use code; PodBB @brewingbrothers.org
#12
September 13 · 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
#2
May 29 · 28 min
2. Father & son, the joy of Morris dancing
Hastings Jack In The Green, Morris Men, bells & hankies
#1
May 28 · 31 min
1. Father & Son, Silver box and Woodstock vinyl
James & Charlie talk about and around a 1950's silver cigarette box and Woodstock double album.

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