Antiques Anonymous

This episode is driven by listener emails, taking Alexander and Jon on a ramble through the issues of 'antiques flight' - English and French antiques leaving our shores by the shipload and ending up in America - through to the allure of handmade marbles. Along the way there's a return of the ATG Pun Down and in 'Did They Get It Wrong', Jon airs his opinion on toy dealers and collectors. Spoiler -...

In Episode 16, Jon and Alexander talk about corner cupboards, why furniture is always at the end of an auction (well, mostly) and why timed auctions are like Marmite. They also discuss the ongoing antics of Sexy John Rolfe, see the welcome return of 'Did They Get it Wrong' and introduce a new Antiques Trade Gazette featurette. All this and also having time to talk about yet another Titanic watch....

This is getting to be something of a habit. A run of regular shows and then a big gap. "Okay, we know, and we're sorry, but we really do have a good excuse this time". So apart from Alexander's explanation for the haitus, the two antique podsters get stuck into answering a question posed by a lovely listener which is . . . how does someone get a career in the antiques world? And while answering th...

Merry Christmas! In this episode the boys have a 'most wonderful time' toasting the festive season with a nice beverage which, naturally enough, has a story to it. They discuss the extraordinary result of a Christmas movie prop selling at auction, and the relative merits of yuletide motion pictures. Is there actually a good one? A seasonal 'Did They Get It Wrong' extended version, in which Alexand...

Episode 13 of Antiques Anonymous finds Jon and Alexander talking all about provenance. That thing all auctioneers and valuers love, and can make even a modest antique worth millions. Along the way, Alexander fails to remember the naughty bits in James Cameron's Titanic movie, the boys discuss what on Earth goes on in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and yet another sampler makes piles of cash in 'Did They...

In this spooky episode, Jon and Alexander talk monsters, ghosts and general weirdness in the world of antiques. But we start with a toast to Jon's late father, a larger than life character who will be greatly missed. Then we hear how Alexander was literally confronted with a creature from his nightmares, and the time when Jon attempted to shoot a ghost with a BB gun. And the two try to analyse a b...

Heavy on the ASMR, in this episode Jonny and Alexander open a bottle of Rioja and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps while discussing the latest news in the world of antiques. The rambling convo involves Christie's dropping digital art, Sotheby's massive losses and the Thornhill collection's new (temporary) home. Jonny also reveals why he doesn't like Moorcroft or Della Robbia while Alexander tri...

Jon and Alexander are BACK and finally in double figures! Yes, episode 10 is all about trends (a theme suggested by a lovely listener) from the Hollywood style and how it can be overdone (yes, Mr Trump we're talking to you and what you've done to the oval office) as well as Seiko watches, generation Z, streetwear, urban art, Labubu Monsters and NFTs. There's a return of 'Did They Get It Wrong' and...

Introduced by the great King Donald 1st of America, Jon and Alexander catch up on what they've been up to for the last seven months and rake over the remnants of what might have been a great show in January, predicting 2025 with laser precision, had the boys actually managed to be professional and coordinate their diaries. They also talk about those companies that thrust grubby pamphlets through y...

Back again after another long gap with episode 8 of the Antiques Anonymous podcast. In this episode, Alexander gets a bit serious about stress in the workplace and how important reaching out to a friend can be. We hear why a power cut and a jigsaw puzzle led Alexander to bid live on a coffee table and in their usual 'Did They Get It Wrong' segment, he reveals his dislike of Mickey Mouse (quick and...

The podcast by two guys who are a little bit addicted to antiques. Jon and Alexander are back in the Torpedo Room for another rambling chat, this time about the gradual disappearance of the weekly general auction. Is it on the way out or is there still a future for this time honoured and well loved part of the antiques trade? We hear about what Alexander used to get up to in the back of his Ford M...

In this episode, Jon and Alexander talk about the many merits and demerits of social media in the antiques world, confess to a little guerilla marketing and give a shout-out to 'rival' podcast The Gavel and the Gabble (hello Harry and Simon!). Also in the rambling Torpedo Room convo, Jon discovers that he just squeaks into Generation X but has no idea what that means, what shabby chic really looks...

This episode, Jon and Alexander ensure they never get booked for any more TV shows by talking candidly about antiques on the telly, revealing some of their own experiences in front of and behind the cameras, as well as their views on whether the television industry has worked for good or ill in the antiques world. They also introduce the new segment 'Did They Get it Wrong?', looking at the Antique...

Wanna know what's coming up in the next episode? Well here's a quick teaser for you to whet you're antiques appetite. Jon and Alexander celebrate the purchase of a new microphone and so to break it in they got together to record a little teaser (again) on the theme for episode 5 as well as introduce a new segment. Don't forget to rate and review the pod on your favourite player - it really does he...

Once again, Alexander and Jonny are broadcasting from the Torpedo Room in a face-to-face pod. In this episode of Antiques Anonymous, Alexander and Jonny have a rambling chat about the world of antiques, not sticking to a theme but letting the conversation go where it will. This includes quite a bit of ivory talk, playing the eBay game 'Spot the Money Launderer', and the worst taxidermy fox Alexand...

After what seems like forever, Alexander and Jonny get together in the Torpedo Room (aka Jonny's place of bizzzzness) to talk about antiques again, this time fulfilling a promise made too long ago for anyone to really care about and discuss how the Internet has made an impact on the industry. We hear about the longest ADSL cable in history, how condition reports were done before email was a thing,...

Surely not another teaser trailer? Yes. It is. So here Jonny and Alexander are again cueing up the topic for the next episode of Antiques Anonymous which will be . . . [drum roll] . . . The Internet. There's going to be so much to unpack it might be another marathon session - who knows? We certainly don't. So make sure you like and subscribe because you won't want to miss it. OO-RAH! Hosted on Aca...

In this episode, the intrepid Antiques Geeks Jonny and Alexander talk about DANGER in the world of antiques and art. They explore the murky world of pre-health and safety objet d'art, and how viewing an auction could be hazardous to life and limb. Well, almost. Alexander recalls a nearly nasty case of longcase clock vs wheelchair, Jonny spends some time playing with chemicals and recounting the ta...

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In this inaugural episode of the Antiques Anonymous podcast, Jon and Alexander have a long, rambling convo about the changing relationship between antique dealers and auctioneers. You'll hear why Alexander ended up in Bermuda dressed as a Victorian pottery magnate, and why Jonny will give you a slap if you call something 'vintage'. Enjoy! You can follow us on Instagram @antiquesanonymouspodcast as...

Introducing Antiques Anonymous, a genial and light-hearted series of chats about all things antique, collectable and vintage. Your hosts, Alexander Clement and Jon O'Marah, say hello and tell you what it's all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.