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Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Kate Manko on Younger Collectors

Martin Willis — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:28:02 +0000

Kate Manko

Martin chats with a young & fun American folk art dealer who began collecting at age 5! Listen in as Kate Manko talks about getting her generation active in the antiques world, the struggles they face and her part in keeping collecting alive.

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Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Kate Manko on Younger Collectors

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Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: A Discussion about Victoria Mansion

Martin Willis — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:24:34 +0000

Martin steps into the beautiful Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine and speaks with curator, Arlene Palmer Schwind and director, Tom Johnson. Listen in as they discuss the beginnings of this fabulous summer home with a Gustave Herter interior, it’s near miss with demolition and what is involved in preserving this historical landmark.

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Antiques Auction Forum: Noel Swift on Japanese Tin Space Toys

Martin Willis — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:37:15 +0000

This week Martin interviews avid antique & vintage toy collector Noel Swift, who has a passion for Japanese tin space toys. Noel discusses how important research can be, plus a great attic find. Listen in to find out what is hot in today’s collectible toy world and where to look for them.

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Noel Swift on Japanese Tin Space Toys

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Antiques Auction Forum: Ron Burkey on Hot Militaria Trends

Martin Willis — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:14:41 +0000

Ron Burkey

This week Martin visits with knowledgeable dealer/collector Ron Burkey in Portsmouth, N.H. They discuss militaria trends, what is hot and what is not. They also talk about cautionary purchasing for the novice collector and explore many facets of collecting!

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Ron Burkey Podcast 12-12-2011

Martin Willis is a Worthologist and auctioneer who owns Martin Willis Appraisals & Downsizing. You can hear his podcasts at Antique and Auction Forum, featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade.

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Antiques Auction Forum: Allan Breed & 18th-Century Cabinetry

Martin Willis — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:51:49 +0000

In this week’s podcast, I visit with master craftsman Allan Breed at his shop & School of Fine Woodworking in Rollinsford, N.H. We talked about the construction of period American furniture, carving and early American apprenticeships. Of all cabinetmakers in the U.S., Allan was selected to make an exact copy of the most important piece of American furniture: the 1760s Nicholas Brown Six Shell Desk/Bookcase by John Goddard. Allan runs a school sharing his knowledge & skills of using hand tools almost exclusively for fine furniture in the manner of the 18th century.

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Allan Breed Interview

Martin Willis is a Worthologist and auctioneer who owns Martin Willis Appraisals & Downsizing. You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum, featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade.

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Antiques Auction Forum: Paul DeCoste on Aaron Willard Orrery & Ivory Scrimshaw

Martin Willis — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:10:24 +0000

Martin visits veteran dealer Paul DeCoste in Massachusetts who specializes in antique marine & scientific instruments. They talk about Paul’s background, the people who shared knowledge with him and what the current market is like. Listen in to hear about a “best find,” an Aaron Willard Orrery. They later discuss rare ivory scrimshaw, fakes and the strict government enforcement on ivory “smuggling.”

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Paul DeCoste Interview

Martin Willis is a Worthologist and auctioneer who owns Martin Willis Appraisals & Downsizing . You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum , featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade.

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Antiques Auction Forum: Janine Skerry on Silversmith Matthew Boulton

Martin Willis — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:19:02 +0000

In conjunction with the American Decorative Arts Forum, Martin, along with co-host Susan Doherty, interviews Janine Skerry of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on the subject of Matthew Boulton, Sheffield silversmith and entrepreneur. Listen in to hear the multifaceted, in-depth knowledge of our guest as we discuss the amazing life of Boulton, the process of silver plate making and much more.

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Antiques Auction Forum Podcast: Paul Brown of TV’s Auction Kings

Martin Willis — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:00:41 +0000

This time around, Martin welcomes a repeat guest Paul Brown from the cable TV program Auction King’s, who talks about signing up with The Discovery Channel for Season II and more. Bonus 25 minute podcast this week.

Paul Brown of TVs Auction Kings

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Antiques Auction Forum: Louisiana Acadian & Creole Furniture, 1735-1835

Martin Willis — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:15:54 +0000

In conjunction with the American Decorative Arts Forum, Martin Willis, along with co-host Susan Doherty, interviews Cybele Gontar, co-author of a new book on Louisiana Acadian & Creole Furniture, circa 1735–1835.

Cybele Gontar Interview

Martin Willis is Worthologist and auctioneer who owns Martin Willis Appraisals & Downsizing. You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum , featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade.

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Antiques Auction Forum: Worthologist Harry Rinker

Martin Willis — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:00:11 +0000

Martin interviews antique media personality and author, Harry Rinker who shares some great insight on today’s world on antiques and collectibles. To visit Harry’s web site click here.

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Martin Willis is Worthologist and auctioneer who owns Tiburon Arts Consulting. You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum , featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade

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Antiques Auction Forum: Fine Art Registry

WorthPoint Staff — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:10:27 +0000

Martin Willis talks to Teri Franks, CEO of Fine Art Registry. Listen in to find out the advantages of registering your artwork and how the service can benefit you as an artist or collector. They talk about art fakes, frauds and much more. Fine Art Registry’s web site contains comprehensive information and hundreds of art related articles and services.

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Tiburon Arts Consulting. You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum , featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade

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Antiques Auction Forum: Danish Modern Furniture Design

WorthPoint Staff — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:42:29 +0000

Martin Willis meets with TBS Dinner & a Movie host Paul Gilmartin, who talks about his love for the Danish Modern design. They discuss Paul’s passion—his craft of hand-shaped pieces in the Danish style.

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Danish Modern Furniture Design

Tiburon Arts Consulting. You can hear his podcasts at the at Antique and Auction Forum, featuring interviews with key players in the antiques and collectibles trade

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Antiques Auction Forum: Tiffany Art Glass Podcast

WorthPoint Staff — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:30:31 +0000

Reyne Haines & Martin Willis decide to record an informational podcast together. They discuss one of Reyne’s specialties, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s art glass. They talk about the beginnings to when it had fallen out of favor in the 1930s to the 1960s. They discuss Lillian Nassau’s role in bringing the collectability back and what the market is like today. They also touch on art glass such as Loetz, Durand, Quezal, Steuben, Ludberg and more.

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Art Glass Podcast

Reyne Haines is an expertise in 20th Century Decorative Arts. She hosts “The Art of Collecting” on KPRC, Houston’s NBC affiliate and is a regular CBS’ “The Early Show” and can be heard on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio Network.

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Harry Rinker on Celebrity Bounce

Harry Rinker — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:06:02 +0000

With the recent deaths of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon, Harry Rinker talks with Mary Brenneman about
collecting celebrity memorabilia and the window of opportunity in this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint.

Host – Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of content

Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

Harry Rinker on Celebrity Bounce

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Harry Rinker Discusses Ephemera

Harry Rinker — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:32:14 +0000

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint, Harry talks with Mary Brenneman about
all the joys of collecting ephemera.

Host – Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of content

Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

Ask Harry Rinker about Ephemera

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Harry Rinker on Gold Parties – Seller Beware

Harry Rinker — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:07:15 +0000

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint, Harry talks with Mary Brenneman about
why it is wise to avoid gold parties.

Host – Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of content

Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

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For more from Harry Rinker on the pitfalls of selling gold items, read his feature article,“With Gold Sale Parties, It’s Caveat Venditor, Not Emptor.”

Harry Rinker Plays with His Toys

Harry Rinker — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:34:03 +0000

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint, Harry talks with Mary Brenneman about toys – to play or not to play.

Host – Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of content

Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

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Harry Rinker on Books

Harry Rinker — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:11:51 +0000

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint, Harry discusses all aspects of book collecting and how to determine their value.

Host – Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of content

Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

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Ask Harry Rinker

Harry Rinker — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:31:43 +0000

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker, he discusses downsizing and how to part with the antiques and collectibles you love.

Host-Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of Content.
Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker, he discusses downsizing and how to part with the antiques and collectibles you love. Host-Mary Brenneman, WorthPoint’s VP of Content. Send your questions for Harry to news [at] worthpoint [dot] com.

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