: Things were jumping at the preview party marking the beginning of
the 33rd Cape Cod Antiques Dealers Association, Inc Antiques
Exposition on Cape Cod. This simple and high quality antiques
show, which took place August 1-3, showcased 46 fine antiques
dealers, all of them members of the association.
Local collectors and dealers lined up early to scoop up the finds
that were in every booth. Barbara Adams from South Yarmouth,
Mass., said that one hour after the opening her booth looked like
it had been hit by an attack of the measles. "We love this
shows," said Adams. "We have sold so many different categories."
Indeed, Adams' booth, filled with excellent quality Nineteenth
Century American accessories - primarily blue and white
spatterware, small period paintings and painted accessories - was
filled with sold tags and Adams was grinning.
Ted Harmon, Decoys Unlimited, West Barnstable, Mass.
Antiques dealer Kay Linkkila of Orleans said, "I have had a
great show. I have sold three pieces of furniture and lots of
smalls," when queried just after the show opened on Friday night.
This good-looking show was indeed a respite in a time when things
have been a bit dicey in the antiques business; there was no sign
of a soft market here. Customers were scooping up the well-priced
American country furniture in paint, the trade signs and the
pottery.
Antiques dealer David Beauchamp of Hancock, N.H., sold a number
of items during the preview party. "We have had a wonderful show
here," said a pleased Beauchamp.
Antiques dealers Bob Wilkins and Suzanne Courcier, Yarmouthport,
Mass., were seen shopping at the preview party. The pair went
home with a crisp and clean, well designed miniature butter churn
in original old surface made by George Fearing of Hingham, Mass.
William Wibel of Brewster, Mass., sold a Nineteenth Century
American red chest of drawers during the preview. Susan Bestany
of East Chesterfield Antiques, Sudbury, Mass., was showing her
collection of French faience and had done "excellent business so
far."
Winner-Landy, Newfane, Vt.
Things were a little slow in the booth of majolica dealer
John Weld, who was showing some extraordinary examples of the
pottery. Henry Callan was offering some rare samplers, and Canton
Antiques dealer Joseph Borsari, Brewster, Mass., said, "I have had
an excellent show."
Other exhibitors at the show included Harbeth Antiques of South
Yarmouth, Mass., Decoys Unlimited of West Barnstable, Mass., and
the Spyglass of Brewster, Mass..
In addition to this successful show, the Cape Cod Antiques
Dealers Association hosts many informative and education events
during the year. For information, contact the association's
president, Charles Szeglin, at 508-255-1567 or
http://66.201.101.93
