Calendar of Shows

Magazine Antiques, Nov, 2002

November 2002 Calendar of Shows

November 1-3. Rosemont, IL. O'HARE FALL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Bob Smith & Dolphin Promotions presents the Midwest's largest quality antiques event - 200 select dealers showcasing fine antique furniture of all periods, plus silver, porcelain, bronzes, art glass, Orientalia, lamps, rugs, jewelry, textiles, paintings, maps, watches, garden and architectural ornamentation, Art Deco, Americana, posters, militaria, botanical prints, quilts, folk art, antiquarian books, and much more. Show hours: Friday, noon- 8pm; Saturday, noon-8pm; Sunday, noon-6pm. For more information call (954) 563-6747 or (708) 366-2710.

November 8-10. Wilmington, DE. THE 39th ANNUAL DELAWARE ANTIQUES SHOW, a benefit for interthur education programs. More than 50 dealers will offer antiques and fine decorative art objects and furniture from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Show managed by Marilyn Gould. Held at the First USA Riverfront Arts Center.

November 9-10, 16-17. New York, NY. TRIPLE PIER ANTIQUES SHOW Known internationally for initiating fashion and decorating trends, this is New York City's largest and most exciting antiques event. Almost 200,00 square feet of exhibits with new as well as veteran collectors rubbing elbows with the biggest celebrities and the top names in the antiques, decorating and design fields, all searching for the trend-setting treasures found in abundance here. Over 600 different exhibits each weekend featuring 17th thru 20th century furniture, art & objects, folk art, silver, porcelains, paintings, prints, pottery, textiles, glass, collectibles, toys, Art Deco, 50s & 60s, Moderne, vintage fashions, jewelry, Americana, Asian, Arts & Crafts period, garden, architectural, rustic and more. Saturday 9-6, Sunday 11-7. For more information, Stella Show Mgmt. Co. (212) 255-0020; www.stellashows.com

November 22-24. New York, NY CONNOISSEUR'S ANTIQUE FAIR. The show of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America, Inc at the Gramercy Park Armory, Lexington Avenue at 26th St. A benefit preview will be held November 21st for St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan. For preview tickets & reservations please call (212) 604-2670. Show hours: Friday, 11-8; Saturday, 11-7, Sunday 11-5. Produced by Caskey-Lees, (310) 455-2886, or www.caskeylees.com

November 22-24. Alexandria, VA. HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA ANTIQUES SHOW Forty-five dealers from 14 states & England will offer 17th to 19th C. American & English furniture, tallcase clocks, oil paintings, watercolors & prints, ceramics, Oriental rugs, silver & jewelry, early glass, ship models & marine paintings, scientific instruments, garden furniture, Shaker, folk art, textiles & much more. A preview party & cocktail buffet will be held on Thursday, November 21, 6:30-9:3Opm. A guided tour of the show & reception are the highlights of a Young Collector's Evening on Saturday, November 23, 5-7pm. A special feature of the evening will be an antiques Treasure Hunt with cash prizes good for any purchase at the show. The show is located at the Holiday Inn, 625 First St. Hours: Friday, 11-8; Saturday, 11-7, Sunday 12-5. General admission: $10. For information & reservations: (703) 549-5811 or (410) 961-5121. www.ArmnacostAntiquesShows.com

November 29, 30, December 1. Washington, DC. TOWN & COUNTRY'S 25th ANNUAL "TREASURES & PLEASURES OF CHRISTMAS" ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE to be held at THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON, 4759 Reservoir Road, NW. Show entrance & parking at the school on MacArthur Blvd. at the intersection of Reservoir Rd. Show hours Friday & Saturday 11-6, Sunday Noon-6. Admission: $10, good for repeated entry. Tea Room. This annual holiday show will offer l5th-l9th century American, English, Chinese, French & Continental furniture with appropriate decorative accessories, displayed in festive room settings, as well as tall-case clocks, silver, bronzes, early brass, boxes, ceramics, desk accessories, fine prints & paintings, carpets, antique jewelry, fine linens, books about antiques, design & gardens, l8th-l9th century smalls, orientalia, and much more. During show hours (202) 454-2241. Carol Klapper, Producer, (703) 780-9200.

November 30-December 1. Westport, CT. WESTPORT STAPLES HOLIDAY ANTIQUES SHOW will be held at Staples High School, 70 North Aye, Westport. Over 90 dealers with the best merchandise. Free parking & catered food. Show hours: Saturday, 11-6, Sunday, 11-5. Admission is $7; $6 with ad. A benefit for the Staples High School student run radio station WWPT. Directions: 1-95, Exit 18, Merritt Parkway, Exit 42, follow signs. Metro North Railroad-Westport Station. For more information: Lillian M. Gillman (203) 222-2259.

December 6-8. Old Greenwich, CT. ANTIQUARIUS 2002 ANTIQUES SHOW celebrates "The American Collector" at the Greenwich Civic Center, Harding Road. Daily admission: $15. Friday and Saturday: 11 am-6pm; Sunday, 11 am-Spin. Gala Preview Party Thursday, December 5, 6:30-9:3Opm. Gallery Tour Friday, December 6, 9:30am. Tour of show with Johanna McBride. Lecture: Saturday, December 7, 9:30 am "The Zig Zag Theory for Collectors" by Melinda Florian Papp. Holiday House Tour, Wednesday, December 11, 1 0-4pm. Benefits the Historical Society of The Town of Greenwich. Manager: Susie McMillan. For information and tickets (203) 869-6899.