Monday, September 26, 2011
ANTIQUES at IVY HALL: Welcome!
ANTIQUES at IVY HALL: Welcome!: Welcome to Ivy Hall's first blog post! Greg and Kathy will be posting photos of here of some of our favorite treasures as they come into ...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Antiques Week in New York
I can't be in NY for Antiques Week this year and i miss it. Please somebody tell me what's going on and send pictures if you can.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
York Emerging as Premiere Americana Show
posted Sept. 7,2010
Bettianne Sweeney
The York Antiques Show managed by Melvin (Butch) Arion has become one of the important stops on the trail of followers of Americana, Country and Folk Art. There are other dealers there as well rounding out the market for rugs, ceramics and jewelry.
The presence of dealers, Raccoon Creek, James Kilvington and Kelly Kinzle point out just how important this show is in the scheme of things. Aso the proximity to Baltimore, Philadelpia and Washington make it a destination that is pretty easy to reach.
I was there on Saturday, but I heard there were some high end sales of furniture on Friday. Well known dealer Sumpter Priddy was there to shop the show. Dealers whom I know and spoke with seemed satisfied with the crowds and sales. The Baltimore show being on the same weekend could have helped this venue since you could easily attend both shows. Some of the dealers felt otherwise.
I actually didn’t buy anything this time although I easily could have done so. There was some great stuff there. I like small folk art pieces, silhouettes, miniature paintings and baskets and I scruitinized them carefully. I was also there to browse and shop the many antiques shops and malls in the New Oxford area, twenty minutes away and to do some housekeeping in my booth in the Ivy Hall Antqiues group shop in Abbottstown.
I had great fun, good company and overall a very enjoyable weekend!
Bettianne Sweeney
The York Antiques Show managed by Melvin (Butch) Arion has become one of the important stops on the trail of followers of Americana, Country and Folk Art. There are other dealers there as well rounding out the market for rugs, ceramics and jewelry.
The presence of dealers, Raccoon Creek, James Kilvington and Kelly Kinzle point out just how important this show is in the scheme of things. Aso the proximity to Baltimore, Philadelpia and Washington make it a destination that is pretty easy to reach.
I was there on Saturday, but I heard there were some high end sales of furniture on Friday. Well known dealer Sumpter Priddy was there to shop the show. Dealers whom I know and spoke with seemed satisfied with the crowds and sales. The Baltimore show being on the same weekend could have helped this venue since you could easily attend both shows. Some of the dealers felt otherwise.
I actually didn’t buy anything this time although I easily could have done so. There was some great stuff there. I like small folk art pieces, silhouettes, miniature paintings and baskets and I scruitinized them carefully. I was also there to browse and shop the many antiques shops and malls in the New Oxford area, twenty minutes away and to do some housekeeping in my booth in the Ivy Hall Antqiues group shop in Abbottstown.
I had great fun, good company and overall a very enjoyable weekend!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Check this out.
Wish I could go, but heard about it too late.,
Bettianne
Oglebay Institute Prepares For 56th Annual Show, SalePOSTED: April 4, 2010
"Oglebay Institute Prepares For 56th Annual Show, Sale" Going green is a fairly modern concept, but antiques collectors have been engaging in environmentally-friendly practices for years.In fact, those who buy and sell antiques are often referred to as the "original recyclers," according to Andrew Richmond, co-author of The Young Collector column for Maine Antiques Digest and vice president for Garth's Auctions Inc.Richmond and co-author Hollie Davis will conduct educational programs during Oglebay Institute's 56th annual Antiques Show and Sale, which takes place at Wilson Lodge in Oglebay Park Friday through Sunday, April 9-11.
The show, which is a fundraiser for the Museums of Oglebay Institute, features a wide assortment of nostalgic pieces ranging from furniture, linens and household collectibles to fine jewelry, artwork and ceramics. More than 50 dealers from 10 states will set up shop for this annual antiques extravaganza, which features an "Antiques Are Green" theme.
"Talking about the 'greenness' of antiques isn't just about being fashionable or trendy or jumping on the green bandwagon," Museums Director Christin Byrum said. "It's simply one more way to encourage people to become environmentally-conscious consumers."She does admit, however, that being part of a modern movement removes some of the "fuddyduddyness" often associated with antiques collecting by those unfamiliar with the business. "It's a nice perk that terms like 'vintage,' 'used' and 're-purposed' are now commonly used in mainstream buying practices."
Davis agrees on the importance of educating the public about the benefits of buying antiques. "When you stop and think about how modern furnishings are mass produced, you begin to realize the negative environmental impact of those practices," she said.Examples she cited include massive deforestation to meet production demands, pollution and fossil fuel consumption that comes from transporting goods across the globe and the harmful chemicals used in adhesives, finishes and paints.She said incorporating antiques into an existing lifestyle is a responsible type of consumerism because "it's affordable; it's better for the environment and it also supports locally-owned, small businesses. It's a win-win-win for the buyer, the community and the environment.
"Richmond and Davis also will present "Plugged In: Collecting in the Computer Age," a program to help beginning and seasoned collectors become more savvy buyers. The program will explore the numerous online resources available for antiques research and purchasing and discuss current trends in the collecting world, Davis said."The Internet has been the most profound change in the antiques market since it came into existence," Richmond said.He noted that at a recent Garth's Auction, buyers from 15 to 20 countries were bidding on items. "That would not have been remotely possible 15 years ago. The Internet has opened up a global marketplace for collectors," he said."
Plugged In: Collecting in the Computer Age" and "Antiques Are Green" presentations take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on both Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, and are included with general admission.Antiques shopping and educational programs are just a few of the highlights of the annual Antiques Show and Sale. A cash bar
For more information, call 304-242-7272.
Wish I could go, but heard about it too late.,
Bettianne
Oglebay Institute Prepares For 56th Annual Show, SalePOSTED: April 4, 2010
"Oglebay Institute Prepares For 56th Annual Show, Sale" Going green is a fairly modern concept, but antiques collectors have been engaging in environmentally-friendly practices for years.In fact, those who buy and sell antiques are often referred to as the "original recyclers," according to Andrew Richmond, co-author of The Young Collector column for Maine Antiques Digest and vice president for Garth's Auctions Inc.Richmond and co-author Hollie Davis will conduct educational programs during Oglebay Institute's 56th annual Antiques Show and Sale, which takes place at Wilson Lodge in Oglebay Park Friday through Sunday, April 9-11.
The show, which is a fundraiser for the Museums of Oglebay Institute, features a wide assortment of nostalgic pieces ranging from furniture, linens and household collectibles to fine jewelry, artwork and ceramics. More than 50 dealers from 10 states will set up shop for this annual antiques extravaganza, which features an "Antiques Are Green" theme.
"Talking about the 'greenness' of antiques isn't just about being fashionable or trendy or jumping on the green bandwagon," Museums Director Christin Byrum said. "It's simply one more way to encourage people to become environmentally-conscious consumers."She does admit, however, that being part of a modern movement removes some of the "fuddyduddyness" often associated with antiques collecting by those unfamiliar with the business. "It's a nice perk that terms like 'vintage,' 'used' and 're-purposed' are now commonly used in mainstream buying practices."
Davis agrees on the importance of educating the public about the benefits of buying antiques. "When you stop and think about how modern furnishings are mass produced, you begin to realize the negative environmental impact of those practices," she said.Examples she cited include massive deforestation to meet production demands, pollution and fossil fuel consumption that comes from transporting goods across the globe and the harmful chemicals used in adhesives, finishes and paints.She said incorporating antiques into an existing lifestyle is a responsible type of consumerism because "it's affordable; it's better for the environment and it also supports locally-owned, small businesses. It's a win-win-win for the buyer, the community and the environment.
"Richmond and Davis also will present "Plugged In: Collecting in the Computer Age," a program to help beginning and seasoned collectors become more savvy buyers. The program will explore the numerous online resources available for antiques research and purchasing and discuss current trends in the collecting world, Davis said."The Internet has been the most profound change in the antiques market since it came into existence," Richmond said.He noted that at a recent Garth's Auction, buyers from 15 to 20 countries were bidding on items. "That would not have been remotely possible 15 years ago. The Internet has opened up a global marketplace for collectors," he said."
Plugged In: Collecting in the Computer Age" and "Antiques Are Green" presentations take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on both Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, and are included with general admission.Antiques shopping and educational programs are just a few of the highlights of the annual Antiques Show and Sale. A cash bar
For more information, call 304-242-7272.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
This is the fun part. For the next several months I will travel to many antiques shows and other venues looking for that special dealer, set-up, merchandise to complement the Holiday Antiques Show in Williamsburg, Virginia, November 26-28, 2010.
I hope to see you somewhere....Brimfield, Liberty, Manchester or maybe you could give me a suggestion?!.
I hope to see you somewhere....Brimfield, Liberty, Manchester or maybe you could give me a suggestion?!.
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