Stump the Auctioneer: Burchard Galleries Antiques & Fine Art Live Radio Show – Hidden Treasures & Auction ActionStep into the lively world of antiques and fine art with Jeffrey Burchard on the Burchard Galleries Antiques & Fine Art Call-In Radio Show, broadcast live on WGUL 860 AM Tampa Bay and streaming worldwide. In this fast-moving, information-packed hour, Jeffrey welcomes callers, texters, and emailers to “stump the auctioneer” as he evaluates items in real time and reveals what they could be worth in today’s international fine arts and antiques auction market.
This episode delivers an especially engaging and educational deep dive into the world of antique pewter. Jeffrey shares decades of personal experience and surprising auction stories, including a memorable collection of early American pewter connected to Paul Revere’s contemporaries that soared into the tens of thousands of dollars. He explains what to look for — maker’s marks on the bottom, colonial-era teapots, lidded tankards, plates, and rare forms — while highlighting standout values such as 18th-century American pewter, pilgrim badges, and even a 1776 Continental Currency pewter dollar that has sold for over $100,000. Listeners also learn about mid-century modern Russell Wright pewter cocktail sets and dramatic Philip and Kelvin Laverne furniture pieces that incorporate pewter and have realized tens of thousands of dollars.
Beyond valuations, Jeffrey offers practical advice for spotting treasures at estate sales, yard sales, and thrift stores, and explains how knowledge turns everyday objects into profitable discoveries. He invites everyone to participate by calling 813-720-8065, texting photos to 727-560-5333, or emailing mail@burchardgalleries.com.
The show also serves as your personal preview for Burchard Galleries’ exciting two-day auction event on May 16th and 17th in St. Petersburg, Florida. Over 1,000 estate-fresh items will cross the block, including museum-quality pieces from prominent estates such as the 24th Governor of Maryland. Highlights include Nano Lopez enameled bronzes, Peter Max acrylic sculptures, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars, a Williams “Fire” pinball machine, rare art pottery, fine estate jewelry with diamonds and gold (many with no reserve), Franz Bergman bronzes, Bill Mack pieces, and stunning Belle Époque marquetry commodes with gilt bronzes and marble tops.
Whether you’re a serious collector hunting museum-quality acquisitions, someone downsizing a large estate, or simply curious about the true value of family heirlooms, this show combines entertainment, expert insight, and real-world auction intelligence. Jeffrey emphasizes that “everything in the world sells at auction eventually,” and attending or bidding at Burchard Galleries gives you the chance to name your price on unique, multi-generational treasures that rarely come to market.
Tune in live, explore the full catalogs at BurchardGalleries.com, and join the fun — because the fastest hour in radio is also one of the most valuable for anyone who loves antiques, collectibles, and the thrill of the auction arena.
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