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Curious Objects

The Magazine Antiques•www.themagazineantiques.com
Arts

Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art.

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Episodes

Kevin Brown and His Qing-era Map of China

The founder of Geographicus Rare Antique Maps goes into detail about a big, blue, Qing-era map of the empire's tribute system: a network of cities, tribes, and nations that extended as far as Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2018•40 min

Rare Book Dealer Judy Loto on a Mysterious Engraved Powder Horn

Antiques Dealers' Association executive director Judy Loto goes into detail about an antique powder horn that's the apple of her eye. She also has some tips for new collectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2018•34 min

Making Music: A Conversation with Luthier Paul Becker

Benjamin Miller talks with Paul Becker, the fifth-generation owner and director of Chicago-based Carl Becker and Son, a 150-year-old luthier business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2018•45 min

Treasures of the Winter Antiques Show, Part 2

In this episode of Curious Objects & the stories behind them, part two of our special coverage of the 2018 Winter Antiques Show, Ben Miller gets the dish on mace-like molinets, impeccably-preserved highboys, gem-encrusted jewelry, and five-legged card tables, among other masterpieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2018•36 min

Treasures of the Winter Antiques Show, Part 1

In this episode of Curious Objects & the stories behind them, part one of a special two-part series, Benjamin Miller speaks with nine dealers who exhibited this past January at the antiques world’s marquee event: the Winter Antiques Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2018•36 min
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