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Antiques dealer Athol Salter is a treasure trove of stories about treasured belongings and the people who own them. Jane Crowley, his daughter and business partner, grew up listening to those yarns of ramshackle country sheds, crumbling mansions and unforgettable characters. 

Together, they’ve created Beeswax and Tall Tales, a collection of memories from Athol’s 60 years as an antiques dealer. It includes anecdotes from his hardworking, funny, adventurous life, as well as stories of priceless objects, overseas adventures, colourful eccentrics and dodgy dealers.

Jane Crowley’s antiques career began at 8 with the sale of a desk she restored herself. Since then, Jane and her dad, Athol Salter, have bought and sold more pieces of furniture than they could count – and together founded the much-loved Dirty Janes.

Jane and Athol will be in conversation with Rachael Oakes-Ash, author and journalist.

Tickets: $70, includes dinner + glass of wine