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Medical Museum
This passionate collector really goes for the doctor, with a 2000-strong collection of medical objects from the 1800s to the present day. > more
Under The Hammer - Preiss Golfer
Under the hammer is a very beautiful Art Deco figurine made by French sculptor Ferdinand Preiss. > more
Sci-Fi Convention
Andy gets all nerdy at a huge Sci-Fi Convention in Hobart.Fifty stalls celebrate Star Wars, Dr Who, Terminator and every other imaginable star of the science fiction world. A life-size working and squawking Dalek, seemingly scores of Star Wars Storm Troopers and lots of things to buy, complete a very fictitious, fun-filled picture. > more
Roving Eye - David Roche Collection
Gordon visits a sensational, museum-quality private collection in Adelaide, which was on display at the Art Gallery of South Australia during June and July. > more
Decorative Artworks
This collection is one passionate collecting couple’s visual history of 20th century ceramics, glassware, metalware and furniture. All the great periods and art movements are represented, all of it is in wonderful condition, but as they point out, lots of it was acquired for not much money. > more
Mystery Object
And of course, another maddening mystery object. The public thought it a finger nail cutter, or a button hook, or a fishing thing, or even a scooping thing. > more
Show and Tell - Tapa cloth
The Tapa cloth is from Fiji, and was sent in by Fiona, who lives in W.A. It is 2.4 meteres long, and made from a single piece of bark, which is repeatedly tapped with mallets (hence the name) to flatten and soften the fibres. > more
Latest Episode
Friday 28 November 2008MYSTERY OBJECT COMPETITION
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UNDER THE HAMMER
Friday 28, November
Preiss Golfer
Gordon won with a bid of $16, 000
2008 Leader Board
| Niccole | 10 | |
| Adrian | 10.5 | |
| Gordon | 19.5 |
SHOW & TELL
This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.
This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.
This an ancient table skittles game. Very ornate and possibly gilded brass. The table top is removable .It is in very good condition. The red and black skittles and the top are kept in a very old wooden box . I think it is called Toupie Hollandaise. The top is launched from a brass launching pad with a string wound around it and pulled to make it spin and whistle. It moves very rapidly and randomly across the table crashing against the metal rails and knocking down the skittles which have been strategically placed on the table between the guard's/jester's legs and inside the metal guard rails . I assume points or bets would have been won and lost as skittles were knocked down. Probably made in France in late 18th century. Would appreciate any knowledge about history and how to get a true valuation and possible market for sale.
COMING UP
Episode 43
Friday 5 December, 8pm ABC1
This is the last COLLECTORS episode for the year, and it’s a beauty.
Our passionate collector is harmonica maestro Jim Conway, brother of the National Junk Band’s Mic Conway, who’s also been on COLLECTORS. Jim collects harmonicas, naturally, and has done so since his uncle gave him one when he was four years old. Since then he hasn’t had to buy a single one. Every one of his big collection has been given to him by friends and admirers. He has a rule: gifts are never to be sold, so by definition his collection has no monetary value. As he puts it, “Harmonica players aren’t like other people.” > more
COLLECTORS MAGAZINE
Look out for the exciting new issue of Collectors magazine. It’s fun, fascinating, full of good advice, and includes vintage fountain pens, quirky Wemyss pottery, designer toys, antique clocks, colonial Aussie furniture, and tips on preserving family photos. If you love the ABC tv show you’ll love the new magazine.
