Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes while visiting the
massive Scott Antiques Market in Atlanta or Columbus, said the
shows' promoter, Don Scott, in a prepared release. "Both young
and old alike make Scott's shows a family event," said Scott.
"Dealers come from all over the world to exhibit their best
antiques. The vast array of collectors and decorator items alone
can keep a person ecstatic for a whole weekend."
When the doors open to the public, shoppers scramble toward their
favorite exhibitors to find Victorian and Eastlake furniture,
period and transitional, vintage hardware, primitive furniture,
rare art, vintage clothing and garments, rare prints, nostalgic
photographs from early television and movies and antique
Christmas decorations are among the mix. Visitors will also find
vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain,
clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, reference books, rare books
and much more.
Since 1990, Scott has hosted 2,400 booths overflowing to the
outside for a three-day show (Friday-Sunday) at the Atlanta Expo
Center. Scott cites the shows are in a growth posture. "With the
current state of the economy, high-end antiques are doing very
well," he said. "Investors trust antiques during these uncertain
periods."
Mark Boultinghouse, Midway, Ky., offered this dental cabinet,
circa 1880. The dealer has not missed a show in Atlanta since
it started.
This show is conducted on the second weekend of every month.
Situated on 155 acres, the year-round show has acquired a
reputation for international, high-end antique furniture. The
Atlanta Expo Centers are located at Interstate 285, Exit 55
(Jonesboro Road), adjacent to Hartsfield International Airport.
Interstate 285 is adjacent to Interstate 75, America's major
eight-lane artery that runs north and south.
Luxury shuttle buses operate between both facilities every 15
minutes or so all weekend. Admission is $3 for the entire
weekend.
On June 15, Scott Antiques Market marked its 15th year at the
North facility in Atlanta.
Antiquers and collectors from all over the heartland descend upon
the Scott Antiques Market at the Ohio Expo Center (Ohio State
Fairgrounds) six times a year (November-April). Located just
minutes from downtown Columbus (I-75, Exit 111), it is easily
accessible. Admission is free and parking is $4.
The season opener of the Scott Antiques Market ushers in the
winter months and to some folks is as much a tradition as an
opening day kickoff. It falls on Thanksgiving weekend and fills
the entire Ohio Expo Center.
This Ohio gateway drop leaf table made from cherry, circa 1860,
was sold by Ron Eastman, Mount Victory, Ohio, a regular at
Scotts Antiques Market in Columbus. The table opens to 68
inches and folds down to 24 by 48 inches.
"Vendors drive away with considerably lighter vehicles than
they drove in, proving once again that the antiques industry is
alive and well in America's heartland," said Scott. Many of the
antiques dealers have been at Scott's since it first opened nearly
20 years ago, but the show will always welcome new dealers with
fresh antique styles. The Ohio Expo Center also has an in-house
restaurant.
For those who have recently joined the collector ranks, Scott
advises starting by collecting items that one can use, things in
which one has an interest. Bring measurements, decorating plans,
color swatches and a large truck, talk to dealers, purchase
reference books and obtain free trade journals and related
publications at the show.
The Scott shows have the traditional Sunday morning treat of
children pulling wagons filled with fresh fruit around the entire
show. "Free fruit, compliments of the Scott Antiques Market" is
heard all over the complex as the children make their way
meticulously down each aisle. Passing out the fruit is a way of
saying thanks to the family of dealers.
For information, contact Scott Antiques Market, PO Box 60,
Bremen, Ohio 43107; www.scottantiquemarket.com or
740-569-4112.
