Collectables Past, Present, and Future
Fridays 7:30 from October 4
A NEW SERIES
Antiques DownUnder is a fascinating twelve-part TV series. Antiques dealer and historian Gregory Bickford is joined by well- known presenter and collector Claudia Chan Shaw; as they visit incredible collections around the country, exploring amazing objects that have found their way Down Under or been made locally.
From private collections, historic homes and backyard sheds to the best cultural museums and galleries, they’ll be talking to the experts, the custodians, and the passionate collectors.
Revealing the stories behind intriguing items; where an object came from, why it was made, its value and its journey through life.
After the success of Antiques DownUnder series one, the popular TV series will return to 9Gem and 9Now on October 4 2024 at 7:30pm.
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A FEATURED COLLECTOR
A close look at a collection and the enthusiast who created it
WHAT IS IT?
Can you guess?
Each program viewers are asked to join in the fun in the What is it? segment. Can you identify the mystery object? We’d love to hear your suggestions. Post your answer on Antiques DownUnder Facebook and Instagram pages.
Find out the answer next time on Antiques DownUnder when the baffling object is revealed.
HERITAGE
A visit to a heritage site, such as a museum, theatre or other public collection, to gain insights into what can be seen, and the people who curate these items for current and future generations.
PRESENTERS
GREGORY BICKFORD
Gregory Bickford is an antiques dealer and an expert who is inspired by Australian history. This passion has taken Gregory all over the world, buying and selling antiques for himself and others. In recent years he has been the event convenor for the Strathalbyn Antique Fair, Adelaide Antique Fair, and Collectacon (a collectables fair).
CLAUDIA CHAN SHAW
Claudia enjoys a diverse career as a TV and radio presenter, curator, designer,
arts commentator, author, and public speaker. Inspired by objects of the past, and in particular Art Deco design, Claudia is an avid collector.
GUEST PRESENTERS
Specialists and their passions
LEE BRADSHAW
Dealer in Ceramics, Glass and Miniatures
Lee has been dealing in antique ceramics and early miniatures for over 10 years, and has extensive experience in these fields. Lee is also Senior Specialist in European Ceramics at ForAuction in Melbourne.
LIZ SYBER
Dealer, valuer, and lecturer
With a family history of 54 years in the trade, and 40 years of trading in Melbourne Liz has an extensive knowledge of a wide range of antiques and collectables….from Australiana, European decorative arts through to Asian treasures, as well as vintage estate jewellery.
CONTACT US
Gregory Bickford
Executive Producer
Antiques DownUnder Productions
+61 400 668 370