The Eldred’s Antiques Hour

The culmination of our discussions on Patriotic topics with the July 4th Holiday: some interesting auction action and a look into the signing of the Declaration of Independence that makes the day so important.

Continuing with Patriotic topics such as the American Eagle, Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. Also a look at some rare rock & roll vinyl, “name that iconic American game or toy”, an interview about a firefighting memorabilia collection and more.

Topics today include the history and the collectibility of the U.S. flag (as it is National Flag Day on June 14th), some FIFA World Cup stories, and an interview with Benton Jones from the Cape Cod Museum of Art.

Duncan is joined by Peter Frei, a dealer in rare objects with a focus on early technology, as he talks about his life’s work discovering and bringing to market some extremely unusual things. Also..D-Day in 1944, but what else happened on June 6th in history?

It’s the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birthday on June 1st – let’s look at the memorabilia regarding one of the 20th Century’s most iconic people! Also a look into the country’s oldest amusement parks, a ‘shallow’ dive into EC comics (not DC) of the ‘Golden Age of Comics’ and much more.

We have an interview today with Don Ladd of Duxbury, MA about the game of golf and its collectibles. Also Bonnie & Clyde memorabilia, a a look into the folk artist Edward Hicks, and much more.

The show ends with an interview with Christine McCarthy of the Provincetown Arts Association & Museum. We discuss their history and the upcoming benefit auction. Also, some "coffee talk", we answer the question "what were the Lincoln Wide Awakes”, pop collectibles at auction including Michael Jackson and much more!

An interview with Joe Cunningham, a modern quilt artist whose work exhibits rom coast-to-coast. Also some talk on Dr. Seuss and more!

Some recent Pop Culture collectibles auction results, Kentucky Derby Day, Star Wars Day on May 4th, and more great topics!

Eldred's Antiques Hour from March 2, 2024 was a great show. It includes a review of our Maritime Auction featuring the Collection of Peter Goldstein which included high-end pocket knives. Also an interview with Eric Mulak about appraisals, etc.

Today is the start of Patriots Day weekend, so we look at one of America’s greatest patriots, Paul Revere and his silver, etc. Also auction action, and we answer the question “what is a government indemnity scheme" and how does it relate to art?

We are joined in-studio by David Kilnapp and Jack O’Callaghan who are avid collectors of early electric fans. What drives their passion for fans, and what can they tell us about these early technological achievements?

Americans' interest in space has been revived! Space collectibles in view, plus S.E.G. Pottery, the Pony Express and a preview of some interesting items in our upcoming Americana auction.

Women artists of the Arts & Crafts movement including the "Tiffany Girls", also the shocking story of the murder of clockmaker Elmer Stennes and more.

Talk of sports collectible scandals with Scott Gaynor, including Operation Bullpen and Mister Mancave. Also famous art thefts and more. It's a show based around "bad guys." 

Auction action from New York including a new world record for a guitar. Also antique telephones, “Lady Edison” inventors of the 19th Century and much more!

The Harvey Greenspan collection of Science & Technology comes to auction: early electric motors, fans, and more. Also discussing patent model lamps, Pitcairn Island canes and more!

The Federal Duck Stamp program, the Liberty Poles of the American Revolution, Women’s suffrage collectibles and more.

The "Age of Invention" science & technology collection comes to auction on March 12th, and today we look at the work of Thomas A. Edison. Also furniture restoration with Tad Fallon of Fallon & Wilkerson, and VHS tapes...are they worth anything?

Valentine’s Day, Olympic Games, Daytona 500, Presidents’ Day and Mardi Gras topics. It’s a busy week for events!

Lori LeDoux and Craig Bloodgood join Duncan in studio to discuss the upcoming exhibitions at the Art Complex Museum of Duxbury, MA. Also a follow-up on Hot Wheels cars...and the Muppets?

Pez dispensers and a new world record for a Matchbox car. Also skiing history and some collectibles revolving around the sport, police memorabilia and much more!

Bill Bourne joins Duncan for a discussion about items from the Dickson Estate that will be coming to auction in July: early American furniture at its best. Also Boston/New England Patriots collectibles, a carved panel from the H.M.S. Olympic and more!

It’s National Bootlegger’s Day, so we discuss Al Capone (Jan. 17th is his birthday) and mob-related antiques! Also looking into Steiff bears, Dr. Seuss and Hetty Green, the “Witch of Wall Street.”

A great interview with decoy collector Phil Stanton, also known as the "Eider Godfather", political memorabilia, some history of the fashion company Louis Vuitton and much more.