Antiques Radio Show
The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both – whether valuable or not!
Episodes
Documents are in demand, a chronometer features, as do two remarkable acts of strange behaviour and we introduce you to a Schatzkammer. All are explained as are the fascinating background stories.
Original air date: 06.10.25
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Two Caelifera (Grasshoppers) in different art forms, one almost 500 year old finger ring that tells the time, an advertising button, a patent corkscrew and some words of wisdom about provenance and the vexed question of what art is actually for.
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We look at the unusual and peculiar in the Antiques and Art world. Not only the objects themselves but their circumstances and surroundings: a horse, rabbit, rock, prophylactic, some portraits, a mosaic, silver, some theft, restitution etc.
Original air date: 11.08.25
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We revisit old topics – fakes. This time French Chairs. The impact of technology - here we build a remarkable picture of a person and his circumstances, just from the remains. Auction Houses – for how long does a bidding battle go on ? And why and what for ? Part two of the article on Shipwrecks – what can you find?
Original air date: 14.07.25
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Shipwrecks? Bayeux Tapestry? What can they tell us about objects, art and history? The lengthy article on shipwrecks has been divided into two, the second part appearing in the following broadcast, Program #86. The Bayeux Tapestry reveals some academic debate arising from the images depicted.
Original broadcast date: 16.06.25
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Fakes ! No quick solution to spotting or identifying them, but we offer some interesting parameters to this huge and problematic issue throughout the ages. Often fascinating, at times amusing, generally informative and sometimes a little scary.
Original air date: 19.05.25
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Our program looks at people and how they look at and see antiques and art – to appreciate, buy, criticise and anything else you may do with cultural artefacts. Our Zoom chat is with Mark Amery of Radio New Zealand’s “Culture 101”. A trans-Tasman perspective!
Original air date: 21.04.25
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We look at objects and works of art and how they were once used – using todays terminology: dating, dentistry and defence. We also look at some oddities and egregious prices - a mask, a medal and some money. How and why?
Original air date: 24.03.25
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An extraordinary collection of curiosities turns up, “unseen” for some 200 years. How Australian drains have rescued important relics, one jewelry expert talks with another, and a statue of Minerva – or is it Athena? And is organ transplant OK for her?
Original broadcast date: 24.02.25
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Far from trivial! A quiz question about a watch, information about fake furniture, a scroll that wouldn’t scroll, trophy making, haggling v bartering, maternity attire, “haute Couture” (who can say ?), a chair, and white sliced bread (sic) plus a piece of cake.
Original broadcast date: 27.01.25
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We look at the arcane and awkward questions of value and what art is, through fruit, a pocket watch and some hair and have a very practical and informative Zoom chat with a Jewelry expert who has straddled the Australian and English markets.
Original broadcast date: 30.12.24
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In line with the upcoming (already present?) festive season and Christmas, we make some thoughtful suggestions for gift giving. “Unwrap” the surprises with us on the Antiques Radio Show.
Original broadcast date: 02.12.24
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We take a slightly different approach for a change. We look at how “collisions” occur. That is, differences of academic opinion, cultural or religious and philosophical standpoints, and legal and law enforcement issues. And “the jam in the sandwich” is the art works, antiques and cultural objects.
Original broadcast date: 04.11.24
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Various perspectives relating to the auction and retail trade, possible additions to your reference library, letters to the editor, artistic inspiration, moving large stones and very peculiar musical instruments.
Original broadcast date: 07.10.24
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Birds, buildings, carpets, mirrors, metalware, nursery rhymes and an important upcoming Antiques and Art Fair all feature. Zoom carpet chat with Ian Perryman.
Original air date: 09.09.24
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Antiques and artworks all have contexts. We look at some of the remarkable circumstances surrounding them – a perplexing mediaeval manuscript, a “padlock – shaped” silver watch stand, some bronze age axe heads (delivered to the door), a clock with a secret history, a small (very male) effigy, and a (once deemed offensive) vinyl disc. And a quiz question (vey inoffensive).
Original air date: 12.08.24
This broadcast is devoted to the odd, strange and peculiar. Remarkable prices and financial machinations contrasting with humanity and some surprising stories surrounding antiques and artworks. Portrayed through a stuffed fish, Roman sandals, William Shakespeare, a poison bottle, board game, Star Wars figure and museums. Some surprises indeed!
Original air date: 16.07.24
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A gruesome document, an exhibition about breasts, a caterpillar brooch, a ceramic teapot, and a further stained-glass window - mixed in with a bit of Hollywood and some historical characters past and present. Creating plenty of social comment and context. The quiz includes quite a spectacle.
Original broadcast date: 17.06.24
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Mysteries and oddities are the order of the day- another stained glass window, some embroidery, railwayana, and a goniometer (!?) with a smattering of archaeology, a hint of “who-dunnit” and revisiting an impersonator.
Our Zoom chat is far from mysterious, indeed very down to earth – we talk to two stalwarts of the Wagga Wagga Antique Society.
Original broadcast date: 20.05.24
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We link the Southern and Northern hemispheres with people and objects: including a stained-glass window, an amazing chalice and other unearthed objects, a silver mug and a map. Our Zoom chat is with Luke Schrager who brings silver wisdom to a mug and an extraordinary historical saga.
Original broadcast date: 22.04.24
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