Father’s Day Antiques Adventure: Rare Steuben Glass, Herend Porcelain Animals & Record-Breaking Vintage Toys on Burchard Galleries Radio Show
Podcasts > Antiques and Collectibles
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Join celebrated auctioneer Jeffrey Burchard for a heartfelt and high-energy Father’s Day edition of the Burchard Galleries Antiques & Fine Art Call-In Radio Show, broadcast live from their historic location in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this fast-paced, information-packed hour — known as the fastest hour in radio — Jeffrey kicks things off by wishing a happy Father’s Day to all the proud dads listening, sharing his own experiences as a father while inviting callers, texters, and emailers to discover the hidden value in their family heirlooms and collectibles.
The show dives straight into expert evaluations of listener-submitted items. First up is Kirsten’s delightful collection of Steuben crystal figural hand warmers from the famous Corning, New York factory — charming little glass animals including elephants, rabbits, hippos, snails, owls, and more. Jeffrey explains their history as functional hand warmers, provides current market values based on recent auction records, and discusses how condition, rarity, and specific forms affect pricing, with sets bringing hundreds of dollars. He then moves on to her impressive assortment of Herend porcelain animals featuring the iconic and highly sought-after red and blue fishnet designs. These Austrian-Hungarian treasures include everything from rabbits and moose to leaping tigers and monumental roosters. Jeffrey highlights record-breaking sales, such as a large fishnet-decorated rooster for $1,000, a leaping tiger over 18 inches long for $800, and impressive group lots fetching thousands, emphasizing that larger, rarer pieces in perfect condition command serious money in the international auction arena.
The excitement escalates as Jeffrey explores the booming market for vintage and antique toys. Sparked by a small tin Minnie Mouse toy in their upcoming auction, he uncovers astonishing auction results: a massive 36-inch Marklin tin wind-up ocean liner selling for over $230,000, Tipco Mickey & Minnie Mouse motorcycles (complete with box) realizing $185,000 and $47,000 in separate sales, rare Felix the Cat platform toys (one of only four known) bringing $35,000, and other gems like cast iron Hubley Indian motorcycles, Japanese friction toys with robots, and George Barris custom hot rods. He passionately explains why these toys — especially those in original boxes, with crossover appeal, or extreme rarity — continue to smash records, urging listeners to check their attics, basements, and closets for overlooked treasures.
Throughout the show, Jeffrey shares fresh results from Burchard Galleries’ recent June auction, including strong prices for Versace furniture and Medusa-pattern china (a 59-piece set sold previously for over $5,000), Italian marble sculptures, a diamond and sapphire butterfly pin, unique silver-plate cocktail shakers (like a rare golf bag form), bronze candelabra, and much more. He stresses the advantages of selling through a trusted, internationally recognized auction house with 40+ years in the same location at 2522 30th Avenue North, where items reach a global audience of serious collectors and achieve true market value.
Whether you want a free verbal appraisal, are considering consigning for the next big two-day auction on July 18th and 19th, or simply want to learn “what it is” and “what it’s worth,” Jeffrey makes it easy. Call live on the air at 877-969-8600, text clear photos to 727-560-5333, or email [email protected]. Visit burchardgalleries.com to explore 25 years of past auction archives, view current unsold lots, and listen live. With decades of experience liquidating estates and selling fine art and antiques, Burchard Galleries turns discoveries into dollars. Don’t miss this engaging, educational, and entertaining episode filled with real-time research, record prices, expert advice, and warm Father’s Day spirit — tune in, participate, and uncover the treasures hiding in your home!
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