Braxton Picks

9. Chess

Braxton Picks

Show Notes

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.

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