Braxton Picks

Braxton Picks

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Braxton Picks episodes

  • 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.

    55 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?

    32 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

    38 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

    37 min
  • 12. Rolex

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    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

    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!

    41 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.’

    43 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.

    40 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!

    44 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!

    37 min

About Braxton Picks

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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.