Antiques Radio Show
Antiques Radio Show
Playlist by Antiques Radio ShowThe 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 t…101 clip(s) in playlist
Episode #101
To commemorate the start of another century of Antiques Radio Show programs (in cricket terms), we resume the “innings” at 101 “not out”! In this broadcast #101, we have a very informative discussion with our Station’s Patron who is also best equipped to tell us about Government House, its fabric …
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Episode #100
Our 100th broadcast of Antiques Radio Show! Why do we attach importance to that number – why do we value it so much? We offer suggestions. But more importantly, we cast some light on why we value antiques and works of art via some skeletal remains, sporting equipment, mode of transport and furnitur…
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Episode #99
This broadcast is all about books - but less for the book collector or bibliophile than for those wanting information about the objects and circumstances covered (or between the covers). We explore aspects of ceramics, jewellery, paintings, historical discoveries, misprints, trees and handwriting. …
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Episode #98
Largely about paintings but telling a much bigger story – in relation to AI (not fertility clinic, but IT studio) and also provenance issues and spiced with an amazing saga. Where does music fit in ? Who goes to see what, and where? A rare medal is found. Original air date: 15.06.26
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Episode #97
A “priceless” watch that actually has a price (mostly attributable to its provenance). The Easter egg hunt – the ones that weren’t actually found. First Eleven flashers (outside the off stump), fielders and fast bowlers. And more! Original air date: 18.05.26
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Episode #96
We present some broad issues and some very focussed ones. What is abroad with sex in art ? We peep from behind the curtains. What should our attitude be to human remains ? And what might turn up at a valuation day. We focus on some very specific marbles and someone’s shirt collar (minus shirt). Why…
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Episode #95
A “letter to the editor” raises some interesting issues of Jug ownership. Comparative memorabilia values of US baseball and Australian cricket caps etc. What price “the baggy green” cap? When were they introduced? One way of finding out. Australian money in New York, Australian double decker green…
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Episode #94
Some amazing scientific discoveries yielded by old books. Two metal detectorists discoveries – one amazing and one not amazing. Some hair, a “dyke deck”, breadboards and some opportunism. Original air date: 23.02.26
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Episode #93
More on shipwrecks (Mary Rose), a bit on films (are they accurate?) and the turmoil over transportation and the valuation of the Bayeux Tapestry. A variety of contrasting opinions are explored. Original broadcast date: 26.01.26
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Episode #92
What part does touch play in our perception of antiques and artworks? We go some way to casting light on this along with the question of what is needed to for a successful exhibition centred on the blind and partially sighted. Our Zoom chat is with Wellington (New Zealand) antiques dealer Peter Wed…
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