Calendar of shows

Magazine Antiques, August, 2003

Calendar of Shows for August 2003

August 2 and September 13. East Hampton Village, Long Island, NY. 17th ANNUAL HISTORIC MULFORD FARM ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE. James Lane at Montauk Highway (Main Street). 100% Admissions benefit: East Hampton Historical Society Early buying benefit preview 9am. Admission $20. Show hours 10am-5pm. Regular admission $8. Rain or shine/outdoors-under tents. For more information: 631-537-0333; E-mail: antiqueshows@hamptons.com; Web site: www.hamptonsantiques.com. A Jean Sinenberg Prestige Show.

August 3. Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ. ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW AND SALE. An indoor show featuring 60 of the top collectors from across the country. Antique bottles and related collectibles. Show hours: 10am to 4pm. Admission $10 Adults, $9.00 Seniors, and $7.00 Students. All Wheaton Village attractions included with the price of admission. Phone: 856-825-6800, ext. 2735; fax: 856-823-2410; Web site: www.wheatonvillage.org

August 5-7. Manchester, NH. THE 10TH RIVERSIDE ANTIQUES SHOW. One of the cornerstones of Antiques Week in New Hampshire, Riverside is an exciting mix of colorful country furniture, choice decorative accessories and fine formal furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Fifty-five exhibitors from 15 states will present their quality merchandise in individual room-like settings. Free parking, cafe and on-site shipping. The NEW LOCATION is The Executive Court Banquet Facility 13500 South Willow Street. From Route 93 (North or South), take Exit 5, north on Route 18 for 3 miles. From 293, take Exit 1, south on South Willow Street (28S) for 2 1/2 miles. For further information, contact Forbes & Turner Shows. Phone: 207-767-3967; E-mail: Linda@maine.ir.com; Web site: www.forbesandturner.com

August 7-10. Virginia Beach, VA. 36TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA BEACH ANTIQUES SHOW Celebrating its 36th anniversary the Virginia Beach Antiques Show will be held at the Virginia Beach Pavilion. This once a year event brings over 100 highly juried dealers from more than 20 states showcasing antique period furniture and decorative collectibles. American, French, Italian, and Oriental antiques will be represented, including fine art, china, silver, bronzes, porcelain, art glass and Victoriana. Also, fine estate jewelry Art Deco, Americana, Oriental and Persian rugs, chandeliers, antique prints, books, primitives, and much more will be featured during this four-day event. Hours are Thursday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5. Admission is $5. Contact Events Management Group at 757-417-7771 for further information.

August 21-24. Bridgehampton, Long Island, NY. ORIGINAL 37th ANNUAL HAMPTON'S SUMMER ANTIQUE FESTIVAL & SALE. Bridgehampton Community House, Montauk Highway. East End Hospice Benefit Preview Thursday evening, August 21st 6-8pm. Admission: $25.00. Show hours: Friday and Saturday l0am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, Regular admission $7.50. For more information: 631-537-0333; E-mail: antiqueshows@hamptons.com; Web site: www.hamptonsantiques.com. A Jean Sinenberg Prestige Show.

August 22-24. Newburyport, MA. THE NEWBURYPORT ANTIQUES SHOW. To benefit the Historical Society of Old Newbury and Cushing House Museum. On the waterfront in downtown Newburyport. 40 top quality dealers from New York, Boston, and New England. Fine furniture, ceramics, silver, textiles, and fine art. Preview party Friday August 22, 6-9pm. Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Albert Sack "New England Masterpieces" lecture Sunday at 10am. For more information: 978-762-2680 or www.newburyhist.com

August 22-24. Washington, D.C. THE TOWN & COUNTRY ANNUAL WASHINGTON D.C. ANTIQUES SHOW. Located at 4759 Reservoir Rd. N.W A $12.00 admission is good for repeated entry. Show entrance and parking are on Whitehaven Parkway off Foxhall Road. The facility is air-conditioned and a cafe will be offering Spanish treats. This special show will offer for sale American, English, Chinese and Continental furniture as well as Chinese Export and English ceramics, Early Chinese pottery Southern coin, 18th century English and Tiffany silver, carpets, linens and lace, antique Russian icons, a collection of walking sticks, antique jewelry reference and rare books, illuminated manuscripts, prints, maps, vintage posters, works on paper, American, European, and Russian Impressionist paintings, French pottery bronzes and more. For additional information call Carol Klapper, producer, at 703-780-9200; show telephone 202-454-2241. Discovery Days Friday and Saturday from 2-3:30pm. Free appraisals with paid admission.

August 22-24. Chicago, IL. SUMMER O'HARE ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE. With 300 quality dealers plus 50-dealer CHICAGO O'HARE VINTAGE CLOTHING & ANTIQUES TEXTILE SHOW at Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Admission $8; good for both shows. For information call Bob Smith & Dolphin Promotions at (954) 563-6747 or visit www.dolphinfairs.com

August 23rd, Manchester, VT. THE 4TH BIENNIAL FINE ARTS AND ANTIQUES AUCTION. The Southern Vermont Arts Center presents its fourth biennial Fine Arts and Antiques Auction, to benefit the Arts Center. Preview party and silent auction August 8th. Offering a wide range of fine art and period pieces, antique silverware, fine jewelry oil and watercolor paintings (including several Luigi Lucioni etchings and paintings), sculpture, oriental rugs, an antique Queen Anne tigerwood highboy a circa 1800s cherry corner cabinet and much more. Donations and consignments welcomed. Preview online at www.svac.org; click on Fine Arts and Antiques Auction. SVAC is on West Road. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Phone: 802-362-1405.