Coca-Cola Expert Allan Petretti On Let’s Talk Antiques with Martin Swinton

I found Martin’s guest on Let’s Talk Antiques on The VoiceAmerica Channel yesterday very interesting. His best tip, I thought, was that the future of Coca-Cola collectibles is not those commemorative repros that are being issued by the gazillions (although I knew that part already), but that it is in those items that aren’t really meant for the public (that’s the part that I didn’t really know). Things like banners, truck signs etc. Problem is Allan admitted that it’s really hard to get your hands on that stuff.

Tune into the show anytime at The VoiceAmerica Channel or download the podcast to ITunes and listen to on your way to work, like I do.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Alfred Holden’s Toronto Star article – An Ikea before its time – Hans Wegner

Alfred Holden’s article on Hans Wegner in today’s Toronto Star caught my eye.  Holden talks about the 501 chairs that have been his family since the 50s.  We have six of the classic Ch23 style in the shop that came from a family that purchased them in the 50s. Talk about durable well made chairs. Don’t know why Carl Hansen & Son aren’t currently producing this beauty.

I agree with Holden that it would be great if Wegner’s pieces were as affordable as Ikea’s and Ikea’s furniture would last as long as Wegner’s.

Sad to see at the end of Holden’s article, that this important designer passed away a few weeks ago. I seem to have missed it in the news. What a loss to the design world.  I wonder who of the today’s furniture designers will  see their work still being relevant and produced in their 90s.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Let’s Talk Antiques with Martin Swinton on The VoiceAmerica Channel radio show is on its way with guest Mark Moran

Martin’s second show for The VoiceAmerica Channel was broadcast this morning. He told me he was a little freaked out because he only connected with the studio one minute before the live show went to air. Last week he connected ten minutes beforehand. So considering his blood pressure was maxed out, he did another great job (okay I’m a little biased). He had a few more “umms” that he would have like but as his blood pressure lessened he got into the groove. That’s part of the challenge of live radio.

His guest author Mark Moran talked about silver and collectibles in general and was very knowledgable. Not surprising as he’s authored more than 19 books. 

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com

Let’s Talk Antiques Premiering February 5, 2007

We’re looking forward to Martin’s first show next week on The VoiceAmerica Channel. The press release is out.  The link under new shows is up at The VoiceAmerica Channel. The promotion is continuing. Looking forward to next week.

Andrea Swinton
www.takeaboo.com