Antiques Auction Surprises: $6K Pedestals, Newcomb College Treasures & Expert Keep-or-Sell Advice from Burchard Galleries
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
In this episode of The Antiques and Collectibles Show, host Jeffrey Burchard of Burchard Galleries in St. Petersburg, Florida, recaps the high-energy results from the September 19–20 auction that liquidated items from a massive 10,000-square-foot Winter Haven mansion. Highlights include a six-inch Newcomb College “moon and moss” vase by Jonathan Hunt that brought $1,300, a life-size bronze Cupid fountain at $2,100, a 93-piece blueberry silver flatware set that soared to $6,750, and a pair of ornate French Louis XV-style Bombay pedestals estimated at $1,000–$2,000 that exploded to $6,000 amid furious bidding. Jeffrey shares practical wisdom on whether to keep or sell inherited pieces (illustrated by a remarkable story of three paintings that sold for half a million dollars), why you should never dunk silver in Tarn-X, how a blacklight reveals hidden restorations on porcelain and paintings, and why “Made in” markings don’t automatically mean low value. He also previews the upcoming October 17–18 auction packed with rarities: Robert Duvall’s coat from the film Gods and Generals, a 2,000-year-old Peruvian pottery figure verified by thermoluminescence testing, a coveted Black Forest carved bear hall tree, a complete vintage soda fountain, Stickley and Roycroft Arts & Crafts furniture, towering Chinese palace vases, and more from multiple estates. Listeners are invited to call the toll-free show line, text photos of their treasures, or visit burchardgalleries.com to view results, unsold lots, and the next catalog.
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