Calendar of Shows

Magazine Antiques, Sept, 2004

September 10-12. CHEVY CHASE ANTIQUES SHOW, WASHINGTON, D.C. "A gem of a show," the 44th annual CHEVY CHASE ANTIQUES SHOW will be held SEPTEMBER 10, 11, and 12 at the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dealers from around the country will offer period American and English formal and country furniture and accessories, including clocks; early glass and ceramics; silver and jewelry; fine art; Medieval illuminated manuscripts; classical antiquities; Oriental rugs; folk art, and much more. Special events include a Gala Preview Party on Thursday, September 9, 6-9 p.m. with a Wine and Cocktail Buffet and an Antiques Treasure Hunt; Appraisals of Antiques on Friday, September 10, 3-5 p.m.; and a talk on "The Many Ways to Appraise Your Treasures" on Saturday 11, 3:00 p.m., followed by Complimentary Wine and Cheese. Hours are Friday, 11-7; Saturday 11-6; and Sunday. Noon-5. Admission: $10.00. For reservations, call 301-229-0730. www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com

September 17-21. New York, NY. NEW YORK ARMORY ANTIQUES & DESIGN SHOW, at The Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street. With 82 dealers and collections ranging from 18th & 19th century French & Italian antiques and silver to old masters paintings, 20th century art and rare books, this show's a must! Hours: Friday. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $10. Champagne Breakfast Preview to benefit DIFFA: Friday morning, Sept. 17th, For information, call 212-727-3100. Information during show, call 212-472-1180/0590. Before, call 914-698-3442, www.wendyantiquesshows.com

September 18-19. Stanhope, NJ. WATERLOO ANTIQUES FAIR. 200 dealers, tailgate style and in tents in a beautiful, family-friendly country setting adjacent to the Historic Village of Waterloo, just 55 minutes west of the George Washington Bridge, or 1 1/2 hours from Connecticut by way of Route 287. Many shops and historic inns line Route 206 near the Village. Antique lovers will find the Northeast's largest selection of modestly priced country and Victorian furniture, also quilts, folk art, silver, ceramics, porcelains, textiles, toys, kitchenware, lamps and lighting, paintings, prints, antiquarian books, trunks, Nutting prints, hunting and fishing collectibles and more. Outdoors and under tents, rain or shine. Waterloo Village, Stanhope / Byram Township New Jersey; Route 95 to Route 287 to Route 80 Exit 25, follow signs for Waterloo Village. Show hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information Stella Show Mgmt. Co. (212) 255-0020 or www.stellashows.com

September 19. Wilton, CT. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ANTIQUES SHOW, featuring antiques and art of the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries, in the Wilton High School Field House, Route 7, Wilton, CT. 90 dealers specializing in American, English and Continental furniture and decorative accessories, folk art and fine art for collectors, dealers and designers looking for authentic antiques and interesting objects to furnish homes. General admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $9.00. Early buying 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $20.00 includes Continental Breakfast. Produced by Marilyn C. Gould, Antiques Promotions, Inc. Call for directions and accommodations-(203) 762-3525.

September 23-26. Houston, TX. 52nd ANNUAL THETA CHARITY ANTIQUES SHOW at the George R. Brown in Houston pays homage to Staffordshire Pottery: from Pottery to Castles and features guest speakers David Easton and Charles Faudree. For information and tickets: 713-622-3560 or visit our web site at: www.ThetaAntiquesShow.com

September 25 & 26th. Manchester, VT. 30th ANNUAL VERMONT ADA SHOW. Located at Hunter Park, Rte. 7A. 76 top dealers from the eastern U.S. in Vermont's premier room-setting show. Vermont Historical Society exhibit, delicious food, onsite shipping. Saturday 10-5 p.m.; Sunday 10-4 p.m. $7 admits both days. Please visit www.vermontada.com

October 1-2. New York City, NY. MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ANTIQUE TEXTILE SHOW AND SALE. 80 National exhibitors will offer the finest designer and period clothing, wonderful handmade antique bed and table linens and a greatest of ethnis and worldwide textiles. Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th Street, NYC. Friday 1-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission $20.00. www.manhattanvintage.com, phone (518) 434-4312.

October 1-3. Weston, VT. THE WESTON ANTIQUES SHOW. Better than ever in its 46th Year! In the Weston Playhouse on the Village Green. 40 exhibitors bring you American and English period and country furniture, accessories, Oriental rugs, jewelry, paintings and prints. Admission $7. Lectures October 1 and 2 free with admission. For information call 1-802-824-5307 or visit our web site at: www.WestonAntiquesShow.org

October 2-3. Hartford, CT. THE FALL HARTFORD ANTIQUES SHOW is for serious and beginning collectors of Americana. This show is one of the premier events of the year. This important show includes exhibitors specializing in period American furniture, textiles, folk art, ironware, porcelains, nautical items, hearth implements, silhouettes, early glass, and interesting smalls. Located in the Connecticut Expo Center at exit 33 off I-95. Inquiries: Forbes & Turner Antiques Shows 207-767-3967, www.forbesandturner.com, lindat@maine.rr.com