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S1 Ep5: The Real Wunderkammer Podcast: Alessandro Molinengo - Nautilus Antiques
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In this conversation, Ed Bailey interviews Alessandro, a collector of curios and wunderkammer. Alessandro shares his passion for collecting items with interesting stories and provenance. He discusses his early collecting years, starting with a fascination for pressing irons and later expanding into medical and scientific instruments, folk art, and religious artifacts. Alessandro showcases some of his favorite pieces, including an automaton Jesus and rare ex-voto paintings. He also talks about his interest in cryptozoology, particularly the Loch Ness Monster. Throughout the conversation, Alessandro emphasises the sense of wonder and research involved in collecting, as well as the importance of finding unique and meaningful items.
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