Merry Christmas! In this episode the boys have a 'most wonderful time' toasting the festive season with a nice beverage which, naturally enough, has a story to it. They discuss the extraordinary result of a Christmas movie prop selling at auction, and the relative merits of yuletide motion pictures. Is there actually a good one? A seasonal 'Did They Get It Wrong' extended version, in which Alexander tries hopelessly to justify the tenuous links in the objects chosen to Christmas and John shares his opinion on cigars (spoiler - he doesn't like them much). The Antiques Trade Gazette gets a massive amount of product placement (still no endorsement) in a special ATG Pun-Down. And we also find out which sexy man has emptied his sack in a special Christmas auction. Who could it be? All this and more antiques-X-xmas banter between your hosts as they fail to moderate their drinking.

Have a Cool Yule, everyone.

Here are some links:

The Elf costume story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xdv5gzez7o

The Antiques Trade Gazette

https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/

The Collection Obsession

https://open.spotify.com/show/54iCDBcPMFafp9ktHEON05?si=a289aa6162f04c0d

John Rolfe Auctions

https://johnrolfeauctions.com/catalogue/26c32e5cd5808d5bd4c42250d226437d/d8e98cf48d99e52b6fe3cba0159c428b/gold-frankincense-more/

Music Credits

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by E's Jammy Jams

Christmas Chores by RKVC

Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom (licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/)

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Episode 13 of Antiques Anonymous finds Jon and Alexander talking all about provenance. That thing all auctioneers and valuers love, and can make even a modest antique worth millions. Along the way, Alexander fails to remember the naughty bits in James Cameron's Titanic movie, the boys discuss what on Earth goes on in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and yet another sampler makes piles of cash in 'Did They Get It Wrong'. All this and more, plus a little tease for the next episode - the AA Christmas Special. You can't wait, can you?

Here are some links:

https://www.henryaldridge.com/about-us/news/titanic-gold-pocket-watch-recovered-from-body-of-one-of-its-richest-passengers-is-set-to-fetch-1m/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Mj1oaeun8&list=PLP54iHFU_avMzqVpazAuf0VtBuKWzqHgY&index=21

https://titanicattraction.com/pigeon-forge

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In this spooky episode, Jon and Alexander talk monsters, ghosts and general weirdness in the world of antiques. But we start with a toast to Jon's late father, a larger than life character who will be greatly missed. Then we hear how Alexander was literally confronted with a creature from his nightmares, and the time when Jon attempted to shoot a ghost with a BB gun. And the two try to analyse a bit of video footage seeming to show some poltergeist activity at a saleroom in Royal Wootton Bassett. In a slightly different version of 'Did They Get It Wrong', we hear about two cases from the same auction house of under-valuing and over-valuing (arguably). Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Here are some links:

Alien chestburster sold at Bonhams

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3887603.stm

RWB Auctions ghostly video

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN-hejQjK5t/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Heavy on the ASMR, in this episode Jonny and Alexander open a bottle of Rioja and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps while discussing the latest news in the world of antiques. The rambling convo involves Christie's dropping digital art, Sotheby's massive losses and the Thornhill collection's new (temporary) home. Jonny also reveals why he doesn't like Moorcroft or Della Robbia while Alexander tries to disagree agreeably. Alexander reveals what he's been up to in Leeds and Nottingham in the last few weeks. And Jonny remembers how Alexander has a hilarious pet name for his wife.

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Jon and Alexander are BACK and finally in double figures! Yes, episode 10 is all about trends (a theme suggested by a lovely listener) from the Hollywood style and how it can be overdone (yes, Mr Trump we're talking to you and what you've done to the oval office) as well as Seiko watches, generation Z, streetwear, urban art, Labubu Monsters and NFTs. There's a return of 'Did They Get It Wrong' and plenty of ASMR as your two hosts slurp beer and wine and munch on Monster Claw snacks in celebration of making it this far. Get your Ukrainian flags ready for the finale and don't forget to like, follow, share, comment and review.

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Introduced by the great King Donald 1st of America, Jon and Alexander catch up on what they've been up to for the last seven months and rake over the remnants of what might have been a great show in January, predicting 2025 with laser precision, had the boys actually managed to be professional and coordinate their diaries. They also talk about those companies that thrust grubby pamphlets through your door promising top cash for gold and antiques and making out like selling at auction is a really bad thing. Boooo, how dare they?

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Here are a couple of links that relate to the discussion:

https://www.gold-traders.co.uk/blog/always-antiques/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092389645551584

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The podcast by two guys who are a little bit addicted to antiques. Jon and Alexander are back in the Torpedo Room for another rambling chat, this time about the gradual disappearance of the weekly general auction. Is it on the way out or is there still a future for this time honoured and well loved part of the antiques trade? We hear about what Alexander used to get up to in the back of his Ford Mondeo in the good old days, Jon expresses his dislike of specialist auctions and reveals how he'd do it if he ran his own saleroom, and Alexander risks offending the entire nation of Australia. Plus, your hosts reveal the topic of the next ep. Don't forget to rate and review the show on your pod-catcher of choice and get in touch via the socials if you want to send a message to Jon and Alexander or suggest topics for future episodes.

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