The Eldred’s Antiques Hour
by dgrayrs
A podcast of the popular 95.9 WATD radio program broadcast every week on Saturdays at 10:00 AM Eastern. Antiques, arts & auctions with some of the historical context that makes these items so interesting. Also music history and some "just cool stuff" - listen in!
Episodes
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October 24, 2026: Cranberry history and collectibles and the Art Complex Museum
Today we welcome Craig Bloodgood to the studio for an interview about the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA. We also have a discussion of cranberry-related collectibles, we touch on music of the Depression and more.
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October 17, 2026: Josephine Baker, antiques horse-drawn vehicles and more
A photograph sold in our Works on Paper auction got attention and inspires us to look into the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker. Also a discussion about antique horse-drawn carriages & sleighs, a few recent world record auction prices and much more.
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Oct. 10, 2026: "Best of" EAH: 20th C. collectibles incl. Pez and Matchbox, plus the story of a murdered clock maker
It’s a “best of” show with discussions of 20th C. collectibles such as Pez dispensers, Matchbox cars, etc. Also the story of Elmer Stennes and the “Murder on Tick Tock Lane”, Egyptian Revival design and more.
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October 3, 2026: the Mickey Mouse Club Show, cigar store trade figures, more
An eclectic show about cigar store trade figures, also Salem, MA and other "witches", with Walt Disney references and music throughout!
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September 26, 2026: Asian arts, a nautical "mystery box", Southwestern collectibles
It's Asian Arts month at Eldred's - silk needlework and snuff bottles dominate the top lots. Plus a look into the (solved) mystery of Capt. Cook's vessel The Endeavor, some Southwestern collectibles coming out of the "Dude Ranch Craze" and more!
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September 19, 2026: Antique & Collectible bicycles with Seth Fallon of Copake Auction
A deep dive into the history of the two-wheel bike and an exploration of the current marketplace with guest Seth Fallon from Copake Auction of Copake, New York...plus much more!
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September 12, 2026: The market for silver, an 18th C. "affair" and The Monkees!
Today we look at the market for sterling silver, the 18th C. French "Affair of the Diamond Necklace", the 1960's television show and musical group "The Monkees" and much more.
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August 29, 2026: Live at the Plymouth Waterfront Festival talking nautical antiques and more!
Recorded live at the Plymouth Waterfront Festival with Mark Jacobson, talking maritime antiques and topics of local Plymouth interest.
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August 22, 2026: Banksy and other 21st Century protest art, stoneware and more.
Finishing our discussion of 'protest art' discussing the British artist Banksy, some auction action including high-priced stoneware and much more.
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August 15, 2026: Protest art and music, and antiques show promoter John DeSimone
With the anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival of 1969 we discuss protest art and music. Also an interview with John DeSimone of Goosefare Antiques & Promotions and much more.
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August 8, 2026: Pirates, Spies and Mooncussers!
Pirates, Spies and Mooncussers – much of the show with nautical topics, but also auction reviews including sports collectibles and much more!
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August 1, 2026: Americana Auction review & the Col. Sanders auction!
Reviews of two auctions this past week: Eldred’s Summer Americana auction, and the auction of objects once owned by Colonel Harland David Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame!
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July 18, 2026: The marketplace for collectible wines and more with sommelier Paul Fox
Stories of collectible wines, the auction marketplace, and how to make a good investment with Paul Fox from the Chatham Bars Inn.
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July 11, 2026: From antique fire buckets to space exploration memorabilia and more!
Today some topics from space exploration memorabilia to antique fire buckets. We also look at the events in America just after July 4th in 1776, and we some play a few British tunes as “consolation” for our Independence Day celebrations.
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July 4, 2026: Patriotic auction action, July 4th traditions and more
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.
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June 20, 2026: Continuing Patriotic topics, Rock & Roll vinyl, more
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.
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June 13, 2026: The U.S. Flag, FIFA World Cup, and the Cape Cod Museum of Art
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.
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June 6, 2026: Rarest Finds with Collector/Dealer Peter Frei
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?
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May 30, 2026: Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, EC comics and amusement park 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.
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May 23, 2026: Golf collectibles, Bonnie & Clyde, Edward Hicks and 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.
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May 16, 2026: Coffee talk, pop collectibles including Michael Jackson, the PAAM museum and 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...
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EAH Greatest Hits from March, 2024: California quilt artist Joe Cunningham, Dr. Seuss & 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!
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May 2, 2026: Pop Culture collectibles, Kentucky Derby and Star Wars Day!
Some recent Pop Culture collectibles auction results, Kentucky Derby Day, Star Wars Day on May 4th, and more great topics!
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EAH Greatest Hits from March 2, 2024: Marine antiques, high-end pocket knives and more!
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.
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April 18, 2026: Happy Patriots Day! We talk about Paul Revere and his silver, plus much more
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?
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April 11, 2026: Antique electric fans and more!
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?
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April 4, 2026: Space exploration memorabilia, S.E.G. Pottery, the Pony Express and more!
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.
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March 28, 2026: Women artists of the Arts & Crafts movement, the story of clockmaker Elmer Stennes and more.
Women artists of the Arts & Crafts movement including the "Tiffany Girls", also the shocking story of the murder of clockmaker Elmer Stennes and more.
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March 21, 2026: Talk of sports collectibles with Scott Gaynor, and famous art thefts!
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."
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March 14, 2026: Covering the Jim Irsay collection auction, antique telephones and more!
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!
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March 7, 2026: Antique electric motors and fans. Also Pitcairn Island canes, patent models, 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!
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EAH Greatest Hits - October 5, 2024: Federal Duck Stamps, Liberty Poles and voting rights collectibles, more!
The Federal Duck Stamp program, the Liberty Poles of the American Revolution, Women’s suffrage collectibles and more.
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February 21, 2026: The "Age of Invention" including the work of Thomas Edison, furniture restoration with Tad Fallon and VHS tapes!
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?
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February 14, 2026: Valentine's Day collectibles and much more!
Valentine’s Day, Olympic Games, Daytona 500, Presidents’ Day and Mardi Gras topics. It’s a busy week for events!
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February 7, 2026: Duncan is joined by guests from the Art Complex Museum of Duxbury
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?
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January 31, 2026: Police and skiing collectibles, Pez dispensers and much more!
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!
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January 24, 2026: Period furniture, 1960's football collectibles and 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!
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January 17, 2026: Al Capone, Dr. Seuss, Steiff and the "Witch of Wall Street"
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.”
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January 10, 2026: Decoy collecting with Phil Stanton, a look into Louis Vuitton, more!
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.
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January 3, 2026: World Record auction prices set in 2025 and more!
Our annual review of World Record prices achieved at auctions in 2025, a look into our upcoming European Arts auction including Biedermeier period glass and French Empire pieces, Louis Vuitton and more!
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Best of EAH - Car audio history, speakeasy's of the prohibition era, more!
It's a "Best Of" show, with segments on car audio history, speakeasy's and nightclubs of the prohibition era and their collectibles, the start of the Ferris wheel and more!
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December 20, 2025: The disappearing U.S. penny, Christmas collectibles, more!
Finishing our Christmas collectibles discussions with 20th C. Items like the Hess truck and celluloid figures. Also the history and auction results for important American pennies, and much more. Happy Holidays to all!
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December 13, 2025: Christmas collectibles, pop culture auction reviews and more!
As the Holiday approaches we talk about some antique Christmas collectibles. Also some auction action reviews from recent sales across the country, an interview with antiques dealer Andrew Skelton, and more.
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EAH Greatest Hits from: Ships quarterboards, whirligigs, and more!
A replay of the August 20, 2024 show that included an interview with Mark Jacobson about ships quarterboards, whirligigs and other folk art having painted surfaces. We were live from the Plymouth waterfront!
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Best of EAH - Stage magic, sideshow banners and paranormal antiques!
A "greatest hits" compilation of stories about paranormal antiques, stage magic from the likes of Harry Houdini, and sideshow banners including those by Snap Wyatt.
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November 22, 2025: Emmett Eldred from Eldred Wheeler Furniture, and more
An interview with Emmett Eldred, co-founder of Eldred Wheeler Furniture Co., also new modern art auction records set this week in New York, and much more.
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November 15, 2025: Tiffany, Zildjian and an interview with Eric Mulak
A look into two vastly different companies: Tiffany Studios (and the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany) and Avedis Zildjian Cymbals; also an interview with Eric Mulak about this week’s Americana auction at Eldred’s, and much more!
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November 8, 2025: "The Business of Antiques" with guest Scott Gaynor and more
Some fun “auction action” including iconic (guilty pleasures 😳) American brands: Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. Also a discussion with Scott Gaynor on the business of antiques.
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November 1, 2025: Louvre theft the greatest jewel heist ever? Also interview with wood carver Roger Mitchell
The theft at the Louvre inspired us to look at historic jewelry thefts. We also interview Kingston, MA wood carver Roger Mitchell about his whale and decoy carvings, and detail some interesting “auction action.”
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October 25, 2025: It's the Halloween Show! Also an interview at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
It’s the Halloween show, filled with haunted house stories and the holiday’s history. Also an interview with folks from the Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit, one of Cape Cod’s finest museums.
About this show
A podcast of the popular 95.9 WATD radio program broadcast every week on Saturdays at 10:00 AM Eastern. Antiques, arts & auctions with some of the historical context that makes these items so interesting. Also music history and some "just cool stuff" - listen in!
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dgrayrs
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