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98. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (Part I)
Part one of two, Martin interviews dealers at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (largest indoor antique show in the world). This episode’s dealers are: Marco Astrologo of Branded Luxury Unlimited (Louis Vuitton); Phil Larke on O.S.A.R. Antiques on Amphora art pottery, and Peter Rudolph of McClees Gallery on fine art. Tune in to part II on: Galle glass, Picasso pottery and Georg Jensen silver.
Click here to watch our video.
Branded Luxury Unlimited: brandedluxuryunlimited.com
Send an email to Phil Larke on Amphora
McClees Gallery: mccleesgalleries.com
97. Kate Manko on Folk Art
Martin chats with a young & fun American folk art dealer who began collecting at age five! Listen in as Kate talks about getting her generation active in the antiques world, the struggles they face and her part in keeping collecting alive.
Make sure you visit: mankoamericanfolkart.com
96. Christmas at Victoria Mansion
96. Victoria Mansion
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.
Check out the mansion’s website at victoriamansion.org
Check out the video of 2011 Christmas decor here.
Show Notes, Episode 94. Ron Burkey, Militaria
Hope you enjoyed Podcast #94. Martin visits longtime friend and very knowledgeable militaria collector/dealer Ron Burkey of Flying Tiger Antiques in Portsmouth, NH. They talk about what is hot, and cautions to take if you are new to this. They bring up various niches of the vast array of collecting in this field. They cautiously speak about Nazi pieces, and how it is a dreadful part of history, but collectible for more then one reason. Get the entire transcript below.