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Tempus Fugit: Pocketwatch Auctions

September 26, 2012March 11, 2018martin

by Eve Sparrow

Pocket watches are something that have had a long and very varied history. As the saying goes “Tempus Fugit”, time flees. These items can be simply designed and functional, meant for every day use, or they can be intricate and ornate objects which are meant to be shown as a display of wealth, as well as serving a useful purpose. Timepieces are now amongst the most collectable items of jewelry for sale at auction these days and over the coming months there are two important and notable events doing just that. Read more →

Criminal Scene Collectables: Buying Into The Dark Side?

September 21, 2012March 11, 2018martin

by Eve Sparrow

People will always be fascinated with auctions of any kind. The passion for collecting and restoring antiques and other valuable goods is gaining in popularity as people’s interest in vintage items over new continues to increase. However, in terms of collectables, one man’s meat might be another man’s poison and a recent news story about an upcoming auction might just be about to further put this theory to the test. Read more →

Show Notes, Terry Kovel, 118.

September 19, 2012March 11, 2018martin

Listen to the Podcast Here.

Martin Willis: I’m on the phone with Terry Kovel How are you Terry?

Terry Kovel: I’m fine, thanks. Good to hear from you.

Martin: Yes thank you, now, I am talking about Terry Kovel of Ralph and Terry Kovel’s price guides. I have seen these books around and, growing up in the business, God I want to say back in the 70s, I first picked up a Kovel’s. How many books have you published? When did you start?

118. Terry Kovel

September 15, 2012March 11, 2018martin

Show Notes: Martin talks to antiques & collectibles price list mogul, Terry Kovel. Listen in to hear a perspective spanning back to Kovel’s first edition in 1953 with a view on current trends & much more. Visit: kovels.com

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Show Notes, Episode 117. Jack Wilson

September 12, 2012March 11, 2018martin

Martin: OK I have jack Wilson on Skype, how’re you doing Jack?

Jack: I’m doing well Marty, yourself?

Martin: Good, thank you, and where are you? You’re in Arizona?

Jack: Prescott Arizona; one of the top retirement locations in the United States.

Martin: Ah, well, that right away makes me think of a lot of goodies that may come in that area.

Show Notes, Episode 116. Fred Giampietro

September 10, 2012March 11, 2018martin

Martin Willis: I’m in New Haven, Connecticut with Fred Giampietro. How you doing, Fred?

Fred Giampietro: Fine, fine. How are you?

Martin: And I apologize it took me a little while to pronounce your name properly. I’ve known your name, and of the pieces you’ve sold, I’ve seen your ads for many, many, many years of handling very fine things, and I’d like to know how you got started. What was your beginnings, and how did you evolve into handling such fine pieces?