Antiques Radio Show
Antiques Radio Show
The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both – whether valuable or not!
Episode #79
We look at the arcane and awkward questions of value and what art is, through fruit, a pocket watch and some hair and have a very practical and informative Zoom chat with a Jewelry expert who has straddled the Australian and English markets. Original broadcast date: 30.12.24
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Episode #78
In line with the upcoming (already present?) festive season and Christmas, we make some thoughtful suggestions for gift giving. “Unwrap” the surprises with us on the Antiques Radio Show. Original broadcast date: 02.12.24
28:16
Episode #77
We take a slightly different approach for a change. We look at how “collisions” occur. That is, differences of academic opinion, cultural or religious and philosophical standpoints, and legal and law enforcement issues. And “the jam in the sandwich” is the art works, antiques and cultural objects. …
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Episode #76
Various perspectives relating to the auction and retail trade, possible additions to your reference library, letters to the editor, artistic inspiration, moving large stones and very peculiar musical instruments. Original broadcast date: 07.10.24
28:24
Episode #75
Birds, buildings, carpets, mirrors, metalware, nursery rhymes and an important upcoming Antiques and Art Fair all feature. Zoom carpet chat with Ian Perryman. Original air date: 09.09.24
28:03
Episode #74
Antiques and artworks all have contexts. We look at some of the remarkable circumstances surrounding them – a perplexing mediaeval manuscript, a “padlock – shaped” silver watch stand, some bronze age axe heads (delivered to the door), a clock with a secret history, a small (very male) effigy, and a…
28:52
Episode #73
This broadcast is devoted to the odd, strange and peculiar. Remarkable prices and financial machinations contrasting with humanity and some surprising stories surrounding antiques and artworks. Portrayed through a stuffed fish, Roman sandals, William Shakespeare, a poison bottle, board game, Star W…
28:40
Episode #72
A gruesome document, an exhibition about breasts, a caterpillar brooch, a ceramic teapot, and a further stained-glass window - mixed in with a bit of Hollywood and some historical characters past and present. Creating plenty of social comment and context. The quiz includes quite a spectacle. Origi…
27:41
Episode #71
Mysteries and oddities are the order of the day- another stained glass window, some embroidery, railwayana, and a goniometer (!?) with a smattering of archaeology, a hint of “who-dunnit” and revisiting an impersonator. Our Zoom chat is far from mysterious, indeed very down to earth – we talk to tw…
28:02
Episode #70
We link the Southern and Northern hemispheres with people and objects: including a stained-glass window, an amazing chalice and other unearthed objects, a silver mug and a map. Our Zoom chat is with Luke Schrager who brings silver wisdom to a mug and an extraordinary historical saga. Original broa…
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