Auction Waves

Elizabeth McLeod and Thomaston Place Auction Galleries jewelry specialist Sylvia Li sit down for a fun and educational review of Sylvia's top five picks in our upcoming Jewelry Auction: The Unreserved Collection and our December 5th sale . From a field guide to spotting Tiffany in the wild to the many shades of aquamarine, it's two gals sitting around talking gems! Thomaston Place Auctio...

Solved! The Case Of The Mystery Plate! In this special post-auction edition of Auction Waves , Elizabeth McLeod reviews highlights of our just-completed Autumn Majestic Auction and unveils the full story of an enigmatic license plate from 1909 that fascinated our gallery team! Special Guest Expert Alan Young gives us the facts. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the research, speculation...

Flag expert and historian James Ferrigan of the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) joins Elizabeth McLeod for a fascinating journey through The Glory of Old Glory — America’s most iconic symbol. Together, they explore a series of early American flags featured in Day 1 of our Autumn Majestic Auction , and Ferrigan shares his expertise in flag design, symbolism, and preservation , reve...

With our Autumn Majestic auction ready to go this week, we bring you a special release of Auction Waves! Elizabeth McLeod and Kaylor Bergman review the procedure and the advantages of phone bidding in this exciting four day auction, and Elizabeth follows clock expert Peter Rioux as he explains the procedure for setting up a two-century-old New England Tall Clock, available for your bids in this au...

Inspired by the remarkable discovery of a hidden second image on the verso of Lot 4380 —a work by James Fitzgerald featured in our upcoming Autumn Majestic Auction —Thomaston Auction presents an exclusive conversation between Elizabeth McLeod and Dr. Susan Danly , acclaimed American art historian and Fitzgerald expert. In this in-depth discussion, Danly—former Senior Chief Curator at the Portland...

Contemporary sculptor Harvey Peterson worked in Maine for fifteen years, creating a fascinating series of articulated wooden figures in a unique vernacular style, three of which are featured in our upcoming Autumn Majestic Auction. In this edition of Auction Waves, Harvey Peterson joins Elizabeth McLeod for a vigorous exploration of these works.  Born in Seattle, Washington, Harvey has spent most...

Collector and researcher Eric Taylor of porcelainplates.net joins Elizabeth McLeod for a fascinating look at the earliest years of the not-so-humble automobile license plate, and gives his surprising pick as the rarest item in an impressive collection of pre-WWI plates featured in our Autumn Majestic Auction .  Together, they discuss the early automobilists and uncover how these resilient, hand-cr...

From East to West, how did remarkable Asian art and antiques find their way to Maine? In this episode of Auction Waves , Elizabeth McLeod sits down with Chris Timm of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath to uncover the fascinating journeys behind these treasures. Together, they explore the global networks, maritime stories, and cultural exchanges that shaped this surprising history. Located on the Ke...

Americana takes center stage in our latest episode as we celebrate the Dubords’ remarkable legacy and explore the enduring beauty of Maine’s heritage. Elizabeth McLeod sets the scene for the upcoming auction of The Americana Collection of the Larry and Jean Dubord Estate with a trip to Wiscasset, where she sits down for an illuminating and wide-ranging conversation on the history of American Count...

It's Summer Grandeur at its Grandest, as Auction Waves presents a special release devoted to Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' most exciting auction ever. Join Elizabeth McLeod for exclusive coverage of our Night At The Auction Gallery Gala, featuring in-depth reminiscences by former Portland Museum of Art Director Dan O'Leary of the Wyeth family, Linda Bean, and William Thon, and...

Stately, dignified, and always in tune with the times — the classic American tall clock takes center stage in the latest episode of Auction Waves , Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ exclusive podcast. Host Elizabeth McLeod walks the Gallery with Kaja Veilleux, dean of New England auctioneers, to explore three exceptional examples of Maine clockmakers’ artistry from the Linda Bean Estate, featured...

Looking back and looking forward, the Dean of New England auctioneers Kaja Veilleux sits down with host Elizabeth McLeod to continue a wide-ranging discussion of the past, present, and future of the auction world. Don't miss tales of remarkable finds and remarkable adventures from half a century on the trail of collecting and dealing fine art and rare antiques, along with useful pointers for...

In the first installment of this special two-part series, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries founder Kaja Veilleux joins Auction Waves host Elizabeth McLeod for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that spans a lifetime of dedication to the arts—and a passion for collecting everything from coins to cars. With insight and brilliance, Kaja shares the pivotal moments, mentors, and motivations that shap...

Renowned jewelry expert Sylvia Li joins Auction Waves host Elizabeth McLeod for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the radiant highlights from our upcoming Antique, Vintage and Designer Jewelry Auction taking place Friday, July 11th, 2025 . With jeweler’s loupe in hand, Sylvia brings her expert eye to the finer details—uncovering the designs, rarities, and stories behind standout pieces that c...

🎯 Step Into The Firing Line: An In-depth Review at the Firearms Featured in Our Upcoming Auction  Firearms specialist Zeb Casperson joins Elizabeth McLeod for an in depth discussion of selected classic and antique rifles, revolvers, and pistols on the block in our upcoming Summer Splendor Auction .  Discover how a Thomaston Maine dentist invented one of the most sophisticated rifles to emerge fro...

Calling all gearheads, car collectors, and camper conversion fans—this show is for you!  In this episode of On the Road , Elizabeth McLeod takes a scenic detour into the world of antique, classic and vintage cars with Philip Reinhart , founder of Mechanical Arts, Inc. , a renowned restoration shop located on the coast of Maine. From chrome details to adventure-ready vintage campers, Reinhart share...

Elizabeth McLeod sits down with the iconic Sally Jessy Raphael — legendary talk show trailblazer, broadcasting pioneer, and lifelong collector — for an intimate  conversation.  Best known for captivating audiences for over 21 groundbreaking years with The Sally Jessy Raphael Show , Sally now shares a lesser-known side of her story: that of a passionate collector.  The candid conversation includes...

The Dean of Audiophile Journalism — Michael Fremer is a distinguished American music journalist internationally known for writing about audiophile equipment and vinyl. He is the editor of the Tracking Angle and The Absolute Sound and joins Elizabeth McLeod for a deep dive into the hi-fi legacy of Herb Belkin and his visionary recording company Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs.  In this week’s episode, w...

Guest David Kutcher of Moonlit Sea Prints in Easthampton, Massachusetts joins Elizabeth McLeod for a lively discussion of the history and the appreciation of these delicate and intriguing works, including a detailed analysis of the works of Kawase Hasui, one of whose notable prints appears in our May 2nd Japanese Art and Antiques Auction.