Auction Waves

Host Elizabeth McLeod discusses the unique features and histories of Native silver and turquoise with seasoned gem-trader and silversmith Laura Anderson.

Sylvia Li joins host Elizabeth McLeod to review unusual and spectacular pieces in the April 24th sale, with particular emphasis on an impressive assortment of Victoriana, including an unusual "poison ring" with a hidden compartment for your favorite keepsakes.

Elizabeth McLeod continues her conversation with founder and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux, as they review the important services the house provides after the auction is finished.

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries founder and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux joins host Elizabeth McLeod to demystify the process of auction consignment.

Get to know a fresh new voice behind the auction podium as Elizabeth McLeod introduces you to Connor Johnson, now rising to the challenges of this exciting career under the tutelage of master auctioneer Kaja Veilleux.

Winter may be on the way out, but the excitement of Winter Enchantment 2026 lingers on! Elizabeth McLeod reviews the highlights of our latest three-day feature sale. From Louis Vuitton to the lost lore of alchemy, it was an auction to remember!

Host Elizabeth McLeod chats with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' jewelry specialist Sylvia Li about current and upcoming jewelry trends, and where you can find these styles in our upcoming Winter Enchantment 2026 auction catalog.

Explore the jewelry featured on Day 3 of Winter Enchantment 2026

All great achievements require time, and so do great auctions! Join Elizabeth McLeod and Darrin Guitreau, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' horological specialist, for a talk on the romance of fine wristwatches and detailed reviews of Darrin's top three timepieces in our upcoming Winter Enchantment Auction.

No need to drop in a nickel as you learn the colorful history of a 20th Century American institution! Elizabeth McLeod welcomes prominent jukebox collector and historian Ed Liss for a swinging discussion of the rise of these flashing mechanical marvels, and of the Rock-Ola company and the engineering genius behind it — with a special focus on the Rock-Ola Magic Glo Model 1422 appearing as Lot 3014 in our Winter Enchantment Auction!

Ed Liss has been a music historian and a jukebox collector/restorer for 43 years. A New York City native, Ed was drawn to all types of music as a child and in his adult years he was able to associate with famous professional musicians who played with Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul McCartney, The New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Harry Connick, Jr., Nelson Riddle, and a host of others. He has restored 19 vintage jukeboxes dating from 1936 to 1979. Each machine plays the precise music of its era and is 100% authentic. Ed is a retired IT CEO who spent 46 years developing on-line systems using proprietary Artificial Intelligence software used by Fortune 100 companies. Ed has 2 MBA's from Baruch College.

Collectors wishing to participate in the auction are encouraged to make arrangements in advance, as in-person registration and phone bidding are strictly limited. To register or to place a phone or absentee bid, please telephone us at 207-354-8141, or submit a Phone/Absentee Bid Form. 

Make this American icon yours — bid on the Rock-Ola Magic Glo Model 1422!

The future isn't just coming – it's here! Join Elizabeth McLeod for a wide ranging conversation with Michael Clawson of International Artist Publishing and the American Arts Collective Podcast, as they explore art market trends for 2026, the influence of technology on the auction world, and the challenges posed by the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

Michael Clawson is dedicated to elevating artists and fostering meaningful dialogue across the global arts community. In this episode, he brings that perspective to a timely conversation with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on the evolving dynamics of value, visibility, and innovation in the arts. For more insight and continued conversations shaping today’s cultural landscape, explore International Artist Publishing and listen to the American Arts Collective Podcast.