Episodes

  • 10: The Real Antiques Podcast Special :: Blu's advice as an "old school" dealer

    10: The Real Antiques Podcast Special :: Blu's advice as an "old school" dealer
    Jul 24 2024
    26 mins
  • 9: The Real Antiques Podcast - Marcia - Smoking Monkey Antiques

    9: The Real Antiques Podcast - Marcia - Smoking Monkey Antiques
    Dec 17 2023
    Marcia from Smoking Monkey Antiques discusses her background and the unique name of her shop. She talks about the length of time she has been in business and reflects on whether she wishes she had started earlier. Marcia shares her previous occupation and the joy she finds in interacting with customers. She also discusses the importance of refreshing the shop's displays and describes the eclectic style of Smoking Monkey Antiques. Marcia shares her love for collecting and discusses the craftsmanship of dollhouses and miniatures. She also talks about the resurgence of the high street and the appeal of vintage fashion. Marcia shares her plans for the future and the importance of adapting to challenges in the antiques trade.
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    35 mins
  • 8: The Real Antiques Podcast: Saxon Durrant - Metro Retro

    8: The Real Antiques Podcast: Saxon Durrant - Metro Retro
    Nov 27 2023
    Explore the fascinating world of antiques, salvage hunting, and reclamation with Saxon Durrant, a prominent figure in the field. Join your host, Ed Bailey, an antiques dealer known from Discovery Channel's Great Antiques Challenge, as he engages in a compelling conversation with Saxon Durrant, the esteemed valuer on Channel 4's Greatest Auction.

    In this week's podcast, Saxon shares insights into his journey, starting out at Hackney market and eventually becoming a sought-after supplier for interiors and fittings in major retail and food chains. Discover Saxon's notable presence as a featured dealer on Quest TV's Salvage Hunters: The Restorers and his recent role as a valuer on Channel 4's prime time show, Greatest Auction.

    The duo delves into the allure of antiques and vintage items, emphasising the timeless charm of patina. From Hackney market to prime-time television, Saxon's story is a captivating exploration of the antique world.

    Don't miss out on this engaging discussion! If you haven't subscribed yet, hit that button to stay updated on the latest episodes. Thank you for tuning in!
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    45 mins
  • 7: The Real Antiques Podcast: Jay - Fleeting Fox Antiques

    7: The Real Antiques Podcast: Jay - Fleeting Fox Antiques
    Nov 16 2023
    Fleeting Fox Antiques is a family run business based in South Yorkshire. Jay’s initial career as an antiques auctioneer for many years gave him the foundation and interest to begin dealing. Fleeting Fox Antiques have a varied passion for 19th century art, furniture and rare curiosities in particularly taxidermy. Imagine a Victorian apothecary shop, filled with rare specimens and items with stories 

    Jay has been lucky enough to work along side several interior designers, sourcing pieces for both domestic and commercial projects. During fleeting foxes time in the industry they have sold to private buyers worldwide and supplied to prop companies for use in both film and television
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    37 mins
  • 6: The Real Antiques Podcast: Jo Roberts

    6: The Real Antiques Podcast: Jo Roberts
    Oct 20 2023
    Dealer on both BBC’s Bidding room and new show the vintage French farmhouse talks to me about open houses, her time filming in France and much more, Jo is passionate about the vintage and antique community and is always willing to help others, a true pillar of the antiques world
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    27 mins
  • 5: The Real Antiques Podcast: Mark Jameson - Trinity Marine

    5: The Real Antiques Podcast: Mark Jameson - Trinity Marine
    Oct 18 2023
    Mark Jameson is owner of trinity marine, the worlds  largest supplier of Marine antiques,, breaking and salvaging at a huge scale, he tells us about his incredible brand and the history of trinity marine 
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    43 mins
  • 4: The Real Antiques Podcast: Mike Barnett

    4: The Real Antiques Podcast: Mike Barnett
    Oct 11 2023
    Mike Barnett treasures his time, after spirally down hill with addiction after leaving the army, it seems as though universe gave him another chance. From his last fiver he managed to work his way up to a successful reselling business, TV work and owning a Banksy, throw in flying a spitfire and an erratic of sports cars, this episode strikes a cord, that when things are down, it’s only you that can get you out 
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    35 mins
  • 3: The Real Antiques Podcast: Sophie Harvey

    3: The Real Antiques Podcast: Sophie Harvey
    Oct 5 2023
    Sophie Harvey has a few strings to her bow, the editor of pre loved magazine, curator of stone and sage and she is also a self confessed sustainable photographer, listen and learn about the natural, organic and sustainable ways that she puts into her work, I also manage to get some great photography tips. Please support the wonderful Pre loved magazine and grab a copy it’s a delightful read
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    47 mins