Going Over the Top ; A History and Collecting podcast

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Going over the top episode 16: Collecting Scientific instruments and the sale of the irish military museum

2026-10-2148:45

In this episode we focus on the collection of scientific instruments as Ken puts back on his Doctorate of chemistry hat and discusses and teaches Mark about the world and scope of collecting scientific instruments. We go through the lense of Kens Box sextant and speak about something very different for the pod. Alongside this we go through the first sword blade bought at balbriggan and also the sale of the Irish Military Museum where Mark got some gold and ken struck out.

Going over the Top Episode 15 : Trends of the Market. The highs and lows of the collecting game .

2026-10-0655:25

In this episode Mark and Ken delve into the Market trends of the collecting space and how minute changes can change a sleeper of a purchase into a prized item or a cash cow when selling on. They relive some of their finest purchases as well as some of the ones the were a bit rich for their wallets and got away. They also go through some recent purchases from Marks new wilkinson to Kens Brown Bess misket that came out of a Skip. So sit back ant relax as we go over the to at Zero hour.

Going Over the Top Episode 14 : Fighting Knife Development

2026-09-1501:01:38

In today's episode Mark and Ken look at the development of fighting knives throughout the last 1000 years . They give an overview of how depending on armour or lack thereof the knives purpose and profiles changed.Alongside this the boys live bid on an auction in the North in a segment that is a first for the pod. Recent finds in carboot and in auctions are discussed and the highs and lows of the current collectors market. So stay tuned

Going Over the Top Episode 13: Restoration of Items in your collection. How much is too much

2026-09-0148:43

In this episode Mark and Ken delve into the topic of restoration and when it can make or break the items value. They struggle through he quagmire of when can restoration be detrimental to an items histrical value and working within one's abilities. They give tips and tricks for gentle cleaning and small restoration techniques that through slow processes can bring an item back to its former glory. Also in this episode the boys go over some new purchases from some northern irish auctions and plan the upcoming auctions in the calendars.

Going Over the Top Episode 12 : Cycling Relics and Collecting Sporting Memorabilia.

2026-08-1851:45

In this episode Ken and Mark delve into the world of Cycling memorabilia and from this stem into sports gear collection. From sporting kit to trophies the boys go through their own modest sporting collections and the deals that got them to it. Ken brings over a new acquisition in the form of some 1960s Tour de France gear from a team member and how he came across it in a pile of house clearance items at Athy Car Boot . We also look into the world of vinted and some new acquisitions to raise the quality if the Pod. If you are a sports fan or a cycling enthusiast tune in to hear what they have to say about building your sporting collection.

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Going Over the Top ; A History and Collecting podcast