Saturday, June 8, 2013     Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum

The stars of the antiques business come out at Country Heritage Park to provide a unique and memorable experience.

Gadsden’s third annual Milton Antique Expo launches at Country Heritage Park, Highway 401 at Milton. Top antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec will put on a superb show and sale of antiques, collectibles, retro design and art.

Originally cast as a summer event, the Milton show has shifted to Spring and Fall, where the kinder climate will make for a much more comfortable environment for everyone. An ideal opportunity to carry on the hunt for great things at southern Ontario’s newest outdoor antique show.

Milton dealers:  What they’re saying…What they’re bringing

This list is updated periodically and randomly as dealers submit reports. Check back often.

Samantha Howard Vintage, Toronto Specializing in Midcentury Modern Design, including Scandinavian ceramics and glass, with a special interest in Midcentury Scandinavian and Canadian jewellery. Sam normally teams up with Andrew Zegers Design. Andrew specializes in Midcentury Modern furnishings and Midcentury Italian Art Glass. For this show, Sam sets up in booth E44 and Andrew will be across the aisle in E43.



Photos: Samantha Howard Vintage and Andrew Zegers Design



Doug Killaly, Post and Beam Reclamation, Toronto   
Responding to our invitation to tell people about himself, Doug replied:

“This is actually the first time in 45 years someone suggested that I need not be shy.  Usually people tell me to stop being a motor mouth or to sit down and relax.  I am always happy to blab about myself, or the business so here goes:

Our business, both at shows and in our showroom features period Georgian to Post Modern architectural salvage and garden statuary.   The inventory includes architectural salvage along side reclaimed curiosities in the historic neighbourhood known as ‘The Junction’ in West Toronto, north of High Park.  We focus on preserving heritage pieces and keeping functional items out of landfill.  The photos are indicative of our merchandise.

Vintage Wall Maps on wood rollers  (1940 to 1970).  Garden Statuary and reliquary from diverse eras.  Architectural detail salvaged from commercial buildings, houses of worship and residences including leaded glass windows, corbeils, vintage hardware, fireplace mantels, lighting, and decoration.”

Photos: Post and Beam Reclamation


Adrian Tinline Antiques, Bowmanville
“In my booth on June 8th expect to see a great mix of early Canadiana Furnishings in original paint, any where from 1820′s to 1870′s, some interesting Folk Art, stoneware, advertising and decoy ducks from across Ontario.”

Connie and Jane Egan, Goderich, ON  “We are 2 small stores specializing in Ironstone, transferware, quilts and other textiles, country and painted furniture, vintage gamesboards, Victorian silver and garden furniture and accessories.  I will be bringing several 1930′s – 1950′s framed gamesboards, a pair of elaborate crystal candelabra and a French wreath – china flowers and doves with metal leaves under a dome. My mother Connie just got back from France with several crystal wall sconces and lots of French linen for the Milton show. ”

Photos: Jane and Connie Egan

Sean and Olga George, Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets, Arthur, ON  “We specialize in Antique Glass 1860-1960. We carry a diverse selection including Early Canadian and  American Pressed Glass, Goblets, Coloured Glass (Victorian, Elegant and Vintage), depression Glass, clear and coloured, Oil Lamps and  Miniatures. Although we carry many rarities, our focus is Antique Glass that is both functional and beautiful and can be used everyday in home, cottage or patio.”

Saved For the Show:   Vaseline Glass Fruit Bowl (1890′s), and Candlesticks (1920-30), Snail pattern ruby stained Water Pitcher, 1880′s (Rare), Elegant Etched Candlesticks, 1912 -1928, Actress pattern Covered Cheese Dome, 1880′s (Rare)

Photos: Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets

David and Kathy Learn, Old Highway 3 Antiques, Aylmer, ON Although we usually have quite a mix of “whatever-we-come-across” items, we try to stay small and focus on interesting, unusual, hard-to-find items and ephemera (paper, books and magazines, photos, hats, linens, etc.).  We also can’t seem to resist flower frogs and are amassing quite a collection!”

Photos: Old Highway 3 Antiques


Monika McLaughlin, Ottawa “I enjoy hunting for exquisitely made old jewellery and fine metal objects from all corners of the globe. I’m planning to bring the following pieces to Milton.” Obi dome, Japanese traditional silver adornment worn by Geisha on the Obi of her Kimono, Victorian Mourning Brooch (for a dead child), Victorian Scottish Pebble Brooch, Set of English enamel sterling demitasse spoons 1950′s, boxed, in perfect condition, Mediterranean Coral demi parure in original leather case in perfect condition.




Maureen and Doug Wickham, From Past to Present Antiques, Harrow, ON   “We are an eclectic collection of antiques and collectibles. Cupboards and desks, glass and ceramics, we are generalists of elderly things. Architectural items and vintage lighting also find their way into our inventory.”

Kieran and Larraine Hall,  Acacia Restorations,Dundas 
“Your treasured pieces should look like well maintained antiques – not  stripped pieces of wood with a plastic finish.  At Acacia Restorations we genuinely restore your furniture the way it was made – by hand,  using traditional methods and materials.  Our goal is to restore and retain the integrity of each piece and maintain its historical value. We specialize in French polishing, furniture repair, marquetry and veneer repair, carving and frame repair, gilding, colour matching, cleaning and restoration.  www.acaciarestorations.ca

Quinte Antiques, Bruce and Cheryl Cotten, Belleville “We will be bringing a varied selection of collectibles and nostalgia including toys, signs, retro kitchenware, books and unique decorative items.  A few things worth mentioning are a rare Schoenhut Bonzo figure,  a hard to find Ericsson steel wall phone and the very rare Noah’s Ark display for the Blue Mountain Pottery Noah’s ark collection.  According to info on the internet, only 6 of these displays are know to exist.”


“From Eastern Ontario, Old Stuff For You business owners, Steve and Suzanne Lee, are looking forward, with anticipation, to the upcoming Milton June show. Look for us at booth W10, where you can expect the unexpected! Last summer at this show we sold two large commercial paintings attributed to Carmichael of the Group of Seven fame and subsequently at the September show an authentic ceramic Indian motorcycle sign was sold. all fresh to the market! So~ make sure you shop our booth where you will find nostalgia, primitives, military, native , fishing, folk art, ephemera, toys, metal~ and the unexpected!!”


Needful Things, Miriam Wright and Family, Alvinston, ON “We are planning on bringing our European as well as North American antique furniture. Some will be in original colour, some repainted. A variety of rugs will be available as well as European clocks and Lighting.”












David Free and Darlene Meeuse, Dave’s Old Advertising, London, ON   “I am a speciality dealer of porcelain and tin signs, smalls in Soda, Brewery,Tobacco and Gas Station.  General Antiques include folk art fine art furniture and garden elements.”

Tony and Margaret Cliff, Brittanic Antiques, Jordan
Attached are photos of items we are taking to the Milton Show.
1. Bar/Counter from Jordan, Ont.
2. Pair of Pierced back decorator chairs.
3. Quarter cut Oak hall seat.

Visit www.brittanicantiques.com to view our latest acquisitions.


John Barclay, Kent Bridge, ON
“I sell nostalgia, early advertising, bottles stoneware, etc. ” 

Photos: left, Brittanic Antiques; middle, John Barclay Antiques


Milberg X 2, Carol and Hank Milberg, Elginburg “Our wide interests are guided by the words History, Quality, Visual Appeal, Well Made, Whimsy, Color.  We offer items from the early 1800s to Mid Century Industrial. We love to sell wood-glass-iron-textiles, and vintage holiday items.”


Ben Lennox Antiques, Waterloo “I’ve been busy scouring the country side in Waterloo, Grey and Bruce counties to bring forth fresh finds!  My selection is eclectic, but focus is primarily on antique and contemporary folk art, vintage and antique advertising.  Always a good mix of the odd and interesting!” Ben Lennox booth at Fall 2012 Milton – photo at top left of this listing.

Frederick Bradshaw of Fredericks Persian Carpets, Owen Sound specializes in genuine handmade Persian carpets and rugs in a complete range of sizes from very small rugs through to room size carpets.When selecting pieces, they must be in very good clean condition and Frederick specializes in sourcing one of a kind tribal pieces which he admits are his real Passion!

David Medcalf Antiques, Hudson QC “We will be bringing a wide range of unique collectibles and great nostalgia and old advertising, something for every one!  Looking forward to a great show!  See you soon.”


Dean and Julie Anseeuw, A.D. Antiques, Pointe Claire, QC “For the Milton show we’ll be bringing Sterling , Mid-Century Pottery (IE: Deichmann , West German etc…) , Country Antiques , some Advertising items……….. an Eclectic Mix. Regards, Dean and Julie”


Robert Bowen Antiques, Brooklin, ON.
“Specializing in Stuff and other Things.” Bob buys abroad, formerly Europe, but now mainly USA. The range is eclectic – country to nostalgia to industrial and beyond.

The Museum: A superb value-added experience

Show admission includes free entry to the Pioneer Heritage Museum located on-site and adjacent to the antique show. Free tractor-drawn hay-wagon style ‘people movers’ will operate continuously during show hours. These hop-on, hop-off wagons make it easy to get around between the antique show and the various museum attractions.


Value added Experience
For show visitors, event admission includes access to the park’s heritage buildings and exhibits. Staffed by costumed volunteers, these exhibits will give people a wonderful view of rural life in 19th and early 20th century Ontario.

Country Heritage Park is an interactive heritage park showcasing rural Ontario life going back 170 years. The park features a large, flat area specifically intended for special events – well serviced with permanent washrooms, food services, electricity and ample nearby parking, Surrounding the show field, on 80 acres, is an outstanding collection of antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, heritage buildings and rural life artifacts.

To check out the Country Heritage Park Museum complex click the link below. This will provide a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the entire park, followed by individual descriptions of the 35 vintage buildings and exhibits:

www.countryheritagepark.com

Live Entertainment: Sing along, or just listen

Live music adds pure fun to the Milton experience. At last fall’s show, rockabilly trio, The Greasemarks ran a pilot program of live entertainment at various locations during the day. Public response was enthusiastic and uniformly positive. They’re coming back to the show on June 8 and will entertain periodically during the day. When not playing, they’ll be hauling heavy purchases to the purchase pick-up area for loading into visitors’ vehicles. In the food court, folk/roots singer Peter Shaw will play and sing from 11am until 2pm. We are confident that visitors will thoroughly enjoy the entertainment provided by these musicians.


www.greasemarks.com
www.petershaw.com

Directions to Country Heritage Park

The park is on Hwy 401 just west of Milton, 30 minutes west of Pearson Airport.  Access via Exit 320 westbound, or Exit 312 Eastbound.

From Toronto/Mississauga via Hwy 401 westbound – take Exit 320 to Halton Road 25, turn north on Rd 25 for 1 km, then west on Sideroad 5.  Follow road signs 3 km to park on Tremaine Road.

From Toronto/Mississauga via QEW westbound – take Exit 111, Bronte Road north (aka Halton Rd 25).  Go north to Hwy 5 (Dundas St).  Turn left and drive 1.5 km to Tremaine Road.  Turn right on Tremaine and go north 15 km to park on left.

From Hamilton, Niagara and USA – take QEW westbound to Hwy 403 west, then to Hwy 6.  North on Hwy 6 to Hwy 401, then east on 401 to Exit 312, Guelph Line.  North one half km to Campbellville Road.  Turn right on Campbellville Road and proceed east about 5km to Tremaine Road.  Turn right onto Tremaine and go half km to park on right.

From Guelph, Kitchener and London via Hwy 401 eastbound – take 401 east to Exit 312, Guelph Line.  North one half km to Campbellville Road.  Turn right on Campbellville Road and proceed east about 5km to Tremaine Road.  Turn right onto Tremaine and go half km to park on right.

Country Heritage Park
Highway 401, just west of Milton
8560 Tremaine Road
Milton, ON L9T 2Y3

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum

Click here to to receive a $1 off admission coupon.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum

Look forward to the highly acclaimed fall edition of the Milton Antique Expo at the scenic and easily accessible Country Heritage Park at Milton, thirty minutes west of Toronto on Hwy 401.

Save the date Saturday, September 28, 2013 for the fall version of a great event.

The stars of the antiques business come out at Country Heritage Park to stage a unique and memorable event.

The Milton Show has established itself as a top quality event by adhering to the principles of moderate size, vetting of dealers for quality of merchandise, and provision of visitor-friendly amenities.

The Fall show is an ideal opportunity to carry on the hunt for great things at southern Ontario’s newest outdoor antique show.

A gallery of photos from July 14, 2012

Random remarks by participating dealers

Doug Killaly, Post and Beam Reclamation, Toronto – Fall only this year
Our business is all about salvage and architectural elements. The showroom features period Georgian to Post Modern architectural salvage and garden statuary.   The inventory includes architectural salvage along side reclaimed curiosities in the historic neighbourhood known as ‘The Junction’ in West Toronto, north of High Park.  We focus on preserving heritage pieces and keeping functional items out of landfill.  The photos are indicative of our merchandise.

Vintage Wall Maps on wood rollers  (1940 to 1970).  Garden Statuary and reliquary from diverse eras.  Architectural detail salvaged from commercial buildings, houses of worship and residences including leaded glass windows, corbeils, vintage hardware, fireplace mantels, lighting, and decoration.

Photos: Post and Beam Reclamation


David and Kathy Learn, Old Highway 3 Antiques, Aylmer, ON - Fall only   “Although we usually have quite a mix of “whatever-we-come-across” items, we try to stay small and focus on interesting, unusual, hard-to-find items and ephemera (paper, books and magazines, photos, hats, linens, etc.).  We also can’t seem to resist flower frogs and are amassing quite a collection!”

Photo: Old Highway 3 Antiques

Sonja Morawetz and Steven Blevins, Blemora Heritage Antiques, Utterson, Muskoka, ON - Fall only  “We specialize in Historic Native Decorative Art, Folk Art, Fine Art and Country Formal Furniture in original condition, emphasizing works from Atlantic Canada.”

Photos: Blemora Heritaqe Antiques


 
Peter Land and Wayne Ross, Land and Ross Antiques, Shakespeare, ON “As our customers know, we like furniture, particularly from Western Ontario. But we also have in our shop a very good range of smalls and accessories.” One could add that they really like big furniture – 12 foot store counters, 8 and 10 foot tables, tall cupboards, and so on.

Photo: Land and Ross Antiques




 


 
Recent Dealer Bookings for September 29 – Contributing to the strong quality at the show

Ron Bosch Antiques, Brampton – a 30 year veteran of the business, Ron has an unerring eye for excellent primitives. Baskets, good pottery, iron and more.

Gary Dawson Antiques, Aurora – like Ron, Gary as been in the business for many years. He specializes in English and European ceramics, porcelain and glass, but also comes up with some very nice early furniture.

Gary Welker Antiques, Waterloo – Known for dealing in very good quality vintage toys, Gary also has an extensive inventory of antiquarian books and ephemera.

Ron Fair Antiques, Winona – Another dealer who has dealt in some of the best old toys in the market. Ron is more of a picker and thus comes up with good things in a wide range of categories.

J. C. Miller Antiques, Baden – The Miller boys go for the best in whatever category they can find. Top quality clocks, stoneware, advertising, Oak furniture, lamps and a lot more.

Petticoat Lane Antiques, Toronto – Margaret Piltzmaker is one of Ontario’s top dealers in vintage textiles – linens, quilts, fabrics and more.

A superb value-added feature

Show admission includes free entry to the Pioneer Heritage Museum located on-site and adjacent to the antique show.

Value added Experience
For show visitors, event admission includes access to the park’s heritage buildings and exhibits. Staffed by costumed volunteers, these exhibits will give people a wonderful view of rural life in 19th and early 20th century Ontario.

Country Heritage Park is an interactive heritage park showcasing rural Ontario life going back 170 years. The park features a large, flat area specifically intended for special events – well serviced with permanent washrooms, food services, electricity and ample nearby parking, Surrounding the show field, on 80 acres, is an outstanding collection of antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, heritage buildings and rural life artifacts.

Check out Country Heritage Park (click Site Map for bird’s eye view of the park):

www.countryheritagepark.com

Click here to to receive a $1 off admission coupon.

Sunday, October 20, 2013
Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street
Toronto, Ontario, M6G 4C7
Hours: Sunday, October 20, 10am – 4pm
Admission Adults $8.00, Children 12 and under no charge
 
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Meet 30 top Vintage dealers on October 20, including…
 

“Clutches,clutches,clutches the hottest bag of the season. I have saved many skin, designer and leather bags for the show along with many interesting statement pieces of costume jewellery.”

 
 
 
 
 

“Operating as Niagara Estate Furs, we will have a wonderful selection of fabulous vintage fur and leather coats, jackets, and stoles, all just like new but at a fraction of their original price.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yank Azman & Pulver Zajfman, Toronto “We have been dealing in antiques & vintage clothing for almost forty years and specialize in the Victorian & Edwardian eras.”

“We’re saving quite a few things for the show among them a roaring ’20s white fox muff and from the same era, an exquisite art deco beaded bag.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fred Turner, Durham, ON Fred, self-described ‘Clothing junkie’, has a collection of about 60 men’s fedoras coming to the show. He is also bringing a dozen vintage hat boxes, Biltmore, etc. His stock includes about 200 men’s ties, and a miscellany of jackets, shirts, and accessories.
 
 
 
 
Judith Mureika and Julia Wright, Hamilton
“We are a mother/daughter team that carry a unique range of items. Our favourite areas are vintage sewing items, unusual jewellery and ladies accessories and exquisite hand done textiles.”

“For Wychwood we have a few very nice pieces set aside, including a superb 1950′s fully beaded poodle purse…immaculate condition! And a 1920′s rhinestone studded cap from the 1920′s flapper era. Complete with Debutante label.” 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“For the Wychwood show, along with pillowcases, napkins, hankys, dresses, monogrammed linens and antique fabrics, I will have a unique girls lace christening gown, a faux leopard swing coat and a black velvet hooded opera coat.”

“I buy and sell lovingly restored and green-cleaned clothing from 1880-1970. Designers include Beene , Chanel, Dior, Halston, Lagerfield, Lacroix, Pucci, Sprouse, Ungaro, Saint Laurent. I also have carefully selected accessories.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Claude Provost, Decol’Age, Montreal
“I have been very fond of Bakelite jewelry since I started in the business. Tthere is something special about the sound. I enjoy high fashion jewelry, modern style from the 1960’s and 1970’s which has a lasting design and also good custom jewelry and silver jewelry. The era that I like is from the 1900’s to the 1970’s.”

“At the Wychwood show I will bring a beautiful French sterling silver Art Nouveau locket with the design of an Ibis on top. I will also have a lady’s walking stick from the Art Deco era with rhinestones and studs on one tip.”

Renée Piché, Montréal
“I have a passion for beautiful and unusual fashion, be it jewelry, accessories or clothing, and I believe that is apparent in the merchandise I exhibit at shows.”

“For the Wychwood Barns Show, I am putting aside a collection of leopard and animal skins (faux and real) in hats, scarves and purses (see the attached photo to see part of it).  Anybody who has seen the Vogue September issue knows they are THE thing to wear this winter.” 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jonathan Hagey and Emily Kulasa, Kingpin Chic, Toronto
“Vintage style for the contemporary gentleman that cares not a jot for the latest trends or what little boys wear. Kingpin chic is gentlemenswear. With balls.

“For Wychwood, we’re saving a pair of vintage black patent leather Gucci loafers, a vintage ‘60s Italian shawl collar “Rat Pack” tuxedo and, among other fine things, a selection of vintage Borsalino beaver felt fedoras.”
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
 
Annetique Boutique and Kitsch Collectibles, Thornhill, ON “We will have a huge selection of vintage buttons, antique trim, lace collars, sewing items and some antique linens. We’re also bringing designer scarves, and purses. Items of SPECIAL interest will be a museum quality silk and velvet crazy quilt, a stunning Edwardian Ayrshire lace Christening dress with underskirt and some gorgeous Victorian embroidered bed linens. Come and visit us at the show”













Also, meet these outstanding dealers at Wychwood in October:

Boutique Monique, Toronto

Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto

Petticoat Lane Antiques, Toronto

Swanky Selections, Whitby

Forget Me Not by Emma Paige, Toronto

Magwood, Toronto

What’ll I wear, Kingston

Ian Drummond Collection, Toronto

Trufaux Jewels, Toronto

Forget Me Not Vintage, Scarborough

Karen Heaton Antiques, Dundas

English Eccentrics, Toronto

Wychwood Barns is one of Toronto’s newest event venues. In 1913 the Toronto Transit Commission built the structure in order to be able to service its fleet of streetcars. It functioned for many decades before becoming redundant. A major renovation was undertaken over the last few years, transforming the barns into a magnificent community resource. Reopened in 2008, it is now home to art galleries, artist studios, a regular farmers’ market, and more.

The centrepiece of the complex is the ‘Covered Street’, a 200 foot long room, formerly used to overhaul streetcars, but now a spacious event facility. Industrial-chic is the design theme, exposed red brick walls, a wonderful end-to-end glass skylight forming a roof, vintage TTC photographs on the walls. In short, a perfect venue for our Vintage Clothing show.

Getting There

Wychwood Barns is at 601 Christie Street, west of Bathurst, south of St. Clair. It occupies a block between Christie Street on the west and Wychwood Avenue on the east.

Parking is extremely limited at Wychwood Barns, in compliance with the building’s environmental LEED certification. As such, visitors should consider taking public transit to the site.

St. Clair streetcar #512 runs along St. Clair and connects with St. Clair West Subway station.

Christie bus #126 runs from the Bloor Subway station north on Christie and stops at the door.

Bathurst bus #7 is two blocks east of the barns and runs from Bloor Subway line north on Bathurst.
 
Get detailed public transit information at www.ttc.ca

 

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Artscape Wychwood Barns

601 Christie Street
Toronto, ON M6G 4C7

The GTA’s top old paper and antiquarian book show, now in its convenient mid-town Toronto location. The Old Book and Paper Show sets up in the bright, easy to access and historical facility at Wychwood Barns. Make sure to get out to the November 3, 2013 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and antiquarian books.

Hours: Sunday, November 3, 10am until 4pm
Admission: $8, no charge to children 12 and under

Ontario collectors and dealers in old paper and books get together for the biggest one-day ‘vintage print-fest’ of the year.

Collectors can find the following vintage books, paper and more:

Transportation including railway and ocean liner items; Historical documents including land grants, mortgages and deeds; 30’s/40’s fashion magazines; airline memorabilia; Old magic books; Old farm equipment booklets; Eatons memorabilia; Pulp fiction – crime, detective, Sci-Fi – including Weird Tales, The Shadow, The Phantom Detective, Vintage paperbacks; Movie posters, stills, lobby cards; Vintage photography on paper plus daguerreotypes, armbrotypes and tintypes; Sporting material – baseball, hockey, hunting, fishing dating to the 1920’s; Autographs; Advertising; Letterheads; Postal covers; Nearly 100,000 vintage postcards, all villages, towns and cities in Ontario plus sports, transportation, holidays from Christmas to Halloween; Theatre and movie programs; Poetry; Scientific journals; Comic books; Magazines. Old books on a huge range of topics including: books on travel, military, science, literature, biographies, the Arctic, cooking, etc, plus fiction, and more.

Some highlights from the November 2012 Wychwood Show

John and Judith Sayers, Niagara on the Lake

“Welcome to Ocean Liner Stuff, which started out focused on ships, but has now grown into a source for other neat books, postcards and ephemera that we pick up during our searches in 3 countries!

“We are excited about a complete set of the 1936 version of the board game, Pirates and Travelers by Milton Bradley. Board, spinner, game cards – this has it all. Almost 80 years old, and a rare insight to the world as it used to be!”

“Great graphics on the cover of this 1930 adventure book! This is the third book about The Sky Buddies, and their wonderful new plane, the Lark. Here we go back 80+ years into a world that was less sophisticated and more innocent that the one we know now.”

Neil MacDonald and Elizabeth Chen, Rare Photo Gallery, Toronto

Neil sent photos of 3 superb pieces he’s bringing to Wychwood. First is a broadside by the Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Railway, promoting an excursion to Toronto for the 1892 Toronto Industrial Fair and Exposition. Also of local interest, a piece of sheet music, 1906 entitled The Cayuga Two Step, with great graphics. Also, a Claude Monet letter dated 1886.

Ron Good, Port Hope
My stuff can be described as “Vintage ‘Life’ size magazine advertising
from ‘Aircraft Civil’ to ‘Wurlitzer’ via Canadiana , golf, movies, ocean
liners and radios. I have some great stock certificates that I will be
bringing.”




Dave and Sandy Moore of Waterloo are long time dealers and veterans of “paper shows”. Dave, as president and founding member of the Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge Regional Post Card Club is continually digging for post cards. A recent acquisition being a family cache of photo-cards of the ‘Royal Flying Corps, dated 1917 (barracks, stores and other buildings on ‘Duffern St’ Toronto and in Hamilton.

Also of ephemeral interest is an original mimeographed prospectus for the share offering of the Photo Specialty Co. of Streetsville, Ont. It is dated and signed by A. G. Smith, company secretary (and also the inventor of the ‘Smith Photo-printing Machine’). Dave says, “This device produced many of the prized local view cards we search for 100 years later.”

“And, politically incorrect, but we are offering some original and unopened cigarettes – notably a ‘Daily Mail’ four pack having T.C.A. imprints.”

























Grant St. John
Grant will bring his usual broad selection of ephemera. Vintage advertising, automotive, entertainment and history pieces etc. will be on offer, plus his usual selection of sporting ephemera.

“Here are the details for 3 items that I am saving for the show:

(1) 40 Photos from Toronto’s “Alexandra Park” area:
The information accompanying this find, indicated that the photos were taken by an architectural student circa late 1950′s.

(2) 1987 CNE SHOW POSTER : (photo attached)
The poster features Neil Young, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, David Bowie, Chicago & Alabama plus others. It is hard to believe that 1987 was a quarter century ago!

(3) Complete Toronto ” Globe and Mail” Final Edition- Monday October 18, 1954:(photo attached)
The newspaper contains many reports and pictures of the devastation brought to the Toronto area during the previous weekend by Hurricane Hazel.

Andy and Christine Crowe, Chute a Blondeau, ON 
The Crowes turn up unusual pieces of ephemera on a regular basis. For the Wychwood show they have found an 1886 team photo. Says Andy: “The photo is entitled MONTREAL LACROSSE CLUB – OLD GROUNDS 1886 from an estate auction held out in the  Huntington Quebec area. From the family, a  nephew of the estate found a picture he wanted to take the frame from and this photo was in behind it. Done by the Montreal  photographers Summerhayes and Walford 1886.”

Marty Trail, private collector Coming all the way from Fredericton, NB. “I’ve never displayed before!  extensive collection of late 1800′s-early 1900′s letterheads, invoices & envelopes on 50+ topics. (railroad, autos, hotels, fashion, military, tobacco, agriculture, medical, furniture, etc..)”


Artophile, Port Perry Also first time at the show, Joanne Bergen sells books on art and fashion.


Attic Books, London, ON
Seed Catalogues
Hamilton House Steel, Briggs’ Catalogue
46th 1919 Vegetable cover
$100
Hamilton House Steel, Briggs’ Catalogue
Spring
1911 Roses cover
$60

Fun Stuff
Merker Printing and Stationary
154 Bathhurst St Toronto Ontario
Rotating 82 Year Calendar of the 20th Century
Starts 1944 to 2025












Plus all the regulars…Richard Shuh and Linda Wooley, Lord Durham Rare Books, Gary Welker, Frank and Nancy Hoyles, The Byfields and more!

Wychwood Barns is one of Toronto’s newest event venues. In 1913 the Toronto Transit Commission built the structure in order to be able to service its fleet of streetcars. It functioned for many decades before becoming redundant. A major renovation was undertaken over the last few years, transforming the barns into a magnificent community resource. Reopened in 2008, it is now home to art galleries, artist studios, a regular farmers’ market, and more.

The centrepiece of the complex is the ‘Covered Street’, a 200 foot long room, formerly used to overhaul streetcars, but now a spacious event facility. Industrial-chic is the design theme, exposed red brick walls, a wonderful end-to-end glass skylight forming a roof, vintage TTC photographs on the walls. In short, a perfect venue for our Old Book and Paper Show.

Getting There

Wychwood Barns is at 601 Christie Street, west of Bathurst, south of St. Clair. It occupies a block between Christie Street on the west and Wychwood Avenue on the east.

Parking is extremely limited at Wychwood Barns, in compliance with the building’s environmental LEED certification. As such, visitors should consider taking public transit to the site.

St. Clair streetcar #512 runs along St. Clair and connects with St. Clair West Subway station.

Christie bus #126 runs from the Bloor Subway station north on Christie and stops at the door.

Bathurst bus #7 is two blocks east of the barns and runs from Bloor Subway line north on Bathurst.

Get detailed public transit information at www.ttc.ca

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Baillie Court

Art Gallery of Ontario

317 Dundas St W. at McCaul

Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4

Hours:
Friday, November 8 — 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, November 9 — 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, November 10 — 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Find more details at:

www.torontoantiquarianbookfair.com

Many of Ontario’s best dealers set up in Oakville’s spacious and modern St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre. This show’s exceptional line-up of professional dealers will make it one of the GTA’s top tier shows for both quality and variety.
 
 

 
Hours: Saturday 10am until 5pm and Sunday 11am until 4pm
Admission: adults $7.00, children under 13 free
Lots of free parking

Dealers at Oakville 2012 – It was one of the strongest lineups yet

Atlantis Antiques, Burlington Annegret and Klaus Mette of Atlantis Antiques specialize in providing fine antique and estate silver, odd silver plate items, antique and estate jewellery, art glass, as well as hard to find and specialty items. They always have a wonderful selection of period smaller decorative and collectible items including clocks, bronzes, oil and water colour paintings.


Shadyside Investments, Newmarket Gwen and Michael Chvalevich are veteran collectors of antique oil lamps and pressed glass. Their collection reflects years of searching out rare and top quality pieces.


Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets, Arthur also deals in an excellent line of Canadian glass. He’ll have depression, pressed glass, brilliant cut and more.


Samantha Howard Vintage, Toronto Specializing in Midcentury Modern Design, including Scandinavian ceramics and glass, with a special interest in Midcentury Scandinavian and Canadian jewellery. For this show, Sam is teaming up with Andrew Zegers Design. Andrew specializes in Midcentury Modern furnishings and Midcentury Italian Art Glass.

Treasure Hut Antiques, Paris
“Along with our antique and estate jewelry ,we will have the usual good glass and china.
For Oakville we will be bringing a nice selection of Moorcroft dating from 1923-1970′s.
Also a display of Royal Doulton Figurines. And, we have also just bought a small collection of Sherman jewelry (25 pcs.)”

R. Watkins Antiques & Collectibles, Oakville offers an eclectic blend of 19th & early 20th century original Canadian art, antique clocks & barometers, Sterling silver hollow ware and flatware.

 










Makepeace Antiques, Brantford specialises in antique metalware from the 16th through 19th century, with an emphasis on British pewter, together with complimentary items such as early oak and delft.

“We will be bringing a complete set of British copper haystack measures, a number of 16th. and 17th. century English oak panels and a wide variety of pewter. The attached picture shows the set of haystacks”


Root Cellar Antiques, Simcoe has been doing antiques shows in Canada and the USA for over 20 years. We carry a varied line of antiques….from the painted furniture of the 1800s to Retro pieces, as well as coverlets and quilts, paintings, silver and other metals, etc. We have been at the Oakville Antique Show since it started.”


Elke Ramstead Antiques, Toronto “I now carry a full case of timeless Georg Jensen Danish silver jewellery and am the only dealer in Ontario doing so. As well, I also have large amounts of amber, coral, jade and ivory. I do very well with the Jensen – I even have a buyer that comes over all the way from Prague every 4 months or so just to buy it as it is so difficult to get these days.”











It’s exciting times at Acacia Restorations, Dundas.We have been known for some time as the restorers who make your antique furniture look beautiful again as well as maintain their integrity and historical value. Now, we are expanding our business to include the restoration of Architectural Detail – wood trim, windows, doors etc to which we apply a London oil finish. As with the furniture, all work will be done by hand with traditional methods and materials. At the Oakville Antique Show, we will be featuring some of these details in our booth. www.acaciarestorations.ca


Treasure Box Antiques, Midland “At Oakville, we’re doing ‘Country Christmas’ a broad assortment – gifts to fill the wish list. We’ll have antique sleighs, snowshoes, bridge lamps, furniture, crystal, jewellery, silverware, wicker, and a lot more.”

Brittanic Antiques, Jordan “We have always enjoyed dealing in a more formal look, for example this Oak Welsh Dresser.”

Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto
“We select jewellery from all over the world that reflect the best of the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro period as well as some fine contemporary pieces. For Oakville we’ll have a selection of Georg Jensen, Cartier and Tiffany jewellery.”

Several Dealers were new to 2012 Oakville, including:

Maple Glen Antiques, Orton, ON – Margaret Black collects and sells vintage textiles, linens and quilts, plus related collectibles.

Attic Books, London, ON – Marvin Post is one of Canada’s top antiquarian booksellers, and with his eye for the quirky, often comes up with exceptional ephemera and more…

Csezlaw Budny, Mississauga – For years has bought and sold Arts and Crafts, but recently has also been showing mid century Industrial.

David LeSurf, Merrickville – has a passion for 20th century decorative arts.

English Eccentrics, Joy Stubbs – an excellent collection of vintage clothing. Teaming up with Shelagh Garland, Toronto who has a great eye for decorative smalls.

35 Dealer experts in all, including:

• Land and Ross, Shakespeare – Western Ontario pine and cherry 19th century furniture in move in condition.
• Richard Fulton, Toronto – estate jewellery
• Michael Rowan, Green River – an expert in Canadian folk art, native artifacts, ethnic furniture, Michael has just co-authored an important reference book ‘Canadian Folk Art to 1950′ and will have copies for sale at Oakville.
• Gerry Marks, Pollikers, Greenwood – country pine and folk art
• Judith Mureika and daughter Julia, , Hamilton – excellent textiles, linens and quilts, plus great sewing collectibles and smalls.
• Pat and Wayne McKaig, Pineridge Country House, Bayfield – very good selection of country themed artifacts and decorative pieces.
• Ed Wiens and Linda Munzl, Puslinch – superb victorian furniture and accessories, professionally upholstered in rich leathers.
• Paul Braybrook Antiques, Sarnia – an excellent range of furniture from a number of eras, plus great smalls and art.
• David Stewart, The Brooklin Antiquarian, Brooklin – refinished pine furniture

Oakville 2010 Video
Click on this link to see video of the 2010 Oakville show.

Make a day of it!

Start your day with a great antique show. Then enjoy a superb lunch featuring home made Ukrainian food – perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, and more – in the show’s Fireside Lounge. Later, head downtown to browse in Oakville’s downtown shopping district.

Attic Books seed catalogue

Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie Street
Toronto, ON M6G 4C7

The GTA’s top old paper and antiquarian book show has settled in to its new location, in mid-town Toronto. The Old Book and Paper Show sets up in a bright, easy to access and historic facility at Artscape Wychwood Barns. Make sure to get out to the April 7, 2013 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and antiquarian books.

Hours: Sunday, April 7, 10am until 4pm

Admission: $8, no charge to children 12 and under

Ontario collectors and dealers in old paper and books get together for the biggest one-day ‘vintage print-fest’ of the year.

Collectors can find the following vintage books, paper and more: Transportation including railway and ocean liner items; Historical documents including land grants, mortgages and deeds; 30’s/40’s fashion magazines; airline memorabilia; Old magic books; Old farm equipment booklets; Eatons memorabilia; Pulp fiction – crime, detective, Sci-Fi – including Weird Tales, The Shadow, The Phantom Detective, Vintage paperbacks; Movie posters, stills, lobby cards; Vintage photography on paper plus daguerreotypes, armbrotypes and tintypes; Trade Cards; Sporting material – baseball, hockey, hunting, fishing dating to the 1920’s; Autographs; Advertising; Letterheads; Postal covers; Nearly 100,000 vintage postcards, all villages, towns and cities in Ontario plus sports, transportation, holidays from Christmas to Halloween; Theatre and movie programs; Poetry; Scientific journals; Comic books; Magazines. Old books on a huge range of topics including: books on travel, military, science, literature, biographies, the Arctic, cooking, etc, plus fiction, and more.  

“I really enjoyed the show, from the old repair and maintenance manuals to the advertising. I particularly liked browsing the books and magazines I used to read, like the Hardy Boys and LIFE.  I could have spent hours more at the postcards – the messages on the back give a little snapshot of life ‘back when’ “.  Tony R, Orangeville

“The show a lot of fun… loved the old posters, books and photographs… there’s something for every budget, too.  I loved looking through the old postcards, the vintage illustrations as well as the messages.  Looking forward to the next show!”  Susan R, Orangeville

A brief preview of the April 7, 2013 show:

Laura Jones and Bennett Jones-Phillips, Baldwin Street Gallery, Toronto  We’re a mother and son photography team- Laura Jones and Bennett Jones-Phillips. The gallery was known for its exhibitions during the 1960′s and 70′s. Now, it’s revived as a new generation – an on-line gallery to sell and license archival photographs.

Bennett and Laura are back and bringing old photographs, daguerreotypes, armbrotypes, gravures, and albums including the original 1894 Beautiful Paris by A. Pepper,  a leather bound album with 400 images. In addition to our usual photography, we are bringing a few unusual items including  pre-1900 mental heath books and papers: The American Journal of Insanity Vol. 1 No. 1 edited by the Officers of the New York State Lunatic Asylum, Utica 1811; and The Psychopathic Hospital of the Future by Pliny Earle in 1867.

Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery offers one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. Vintage travel posters, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, etc, are a particularly strong collectible.


Greg Yaneff, Yaneff International, Toronto is a totally Internet based art gallery, Yaneff.com, dealing exclusively in rare vintage Posters. Making a rare public appearance in Toronto, they will display and offer for sale, posters from their extensive collection. “Specializing currently in small format original posters and lithographs. Examples from our collection have been seen at Poster Fairs and Antique shows across North America, as well as at our Web site. The collection is constantly being added to and searching is done on behalf of our clients for the best condition and value posters around the world.” Thumbnail photos below: Lautrec, A. Adams, Monet














Kitchener Kollectables specializing in Vintage Ephemera, postcards, silver screen photographs, old comic books and vintage paper dating back to the 1800’s. For the April Show we have set aside:

• A recently acquired collection of Real Photo postcards
• A collection of vintage Comic Books (see photo)
• A large collection of Ontario Ephemera

Grant St. John, “Originally a collector of sporting ephemera, which is still a specialty, Grant’s interest has expanded. At Wychwood, Grant will be displaying Agricultural, automotive, entertainment, and history pieces, plus a large selection of vintage advertising and more.” Grant has set aside for Wychwood several items, including:

( 1 ) A February 19, 1887 issue of  ” SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN ” : ( photo
attached)

-This issue of the publication, published in New York City, features a front
page photo and story of a train wreck in LINDSAY, Ontario.

( 2 ) A selection of ” ROSS BUTLER ” livestock prints : ( sample photo
attached )

-Including 4 prints of dairy cattle from the original “Standard Type”
series issued in the 1930′s.
-Plus numerous prints, in near mint condition, from the later “Agricultural
Connections” issue.

( 3 ) A selection of issues of ” The WAR of the NATIONS “, A history of the
great European conflict by Edgar Wallace: ( sample photo attached )

-These World War I publications, recently found in the UK, were published
weekly by George Newnes Ltd., London.

The Book Not Mad, Midland, ON, deals in a variety of subjects, with an emphasis in history, Canadiana, ephemera and occasionally the unusual.



Ron Good, Port Hope  “I sell old advertising.  Mostly single pages from long dead magazines.  The reference to “Life Magazine” is only to let people know the usual dimensions of the ads.  Most folks know the page size of “Life”. But many other mags used the same size page. I am constantly amazed, and delighted, at the scope of peoples’ interests.  Some want ads relating to a former occupation, of the occupation of a parent/grandparent.  People look for every topic under the sun from aircraft through birds, cats, dogs, boats, Canadiana, the Dionne quints,   to perfumes, railways, Jewish themes, radio/television, movies and on  to world’s fairs, World War 2 and Wurlitzer.  And I can’t miss the VW bug!”

John Parr, Murdo’s Books, Etobicoke “Our focus is on Canadiana including a good selection of books by or about  members of the Group of Seven (including signed copies), Military Books, Original illustration art by Robert E.  Lougheed, Original signed comic strips of the beloved Herman by Jim Unger,  Vintage Photographs including Original Large Format B&W Photo’s from the U of T Hart House Camera Club Shows from the 1930’s….”


Duncan McLaren, Lord Durham Rare Books, Inc., St. Catharines, ON   Since 2008, Lord Durham Rare Books, Inc. (LDRB) has been full-time in the business of helping book collectors solve their collecting challenges.













Jason Rovito, for paperbooks.ca, Toronto “We’re nostalgic for the XIXth century—when paper was printed by steam & the city sweat it out. In particular: we’re interested in popular culture and communications from Europe and the Americas (1789 to 1929). Our specimen: Manual Art with the Scissors, by Mary L. Moran (State Critic Teacher, Providence, R. I.), published by Milton Bradley Company, 1907. With an epigraph from Emerson: “The conscious utterance of thought, by speech or action, to any end is art.”

Attic Books, Marvin Post, London, ON – Wide range of decorative ephemera, specializing in postcards, autographs, maps and prints, photographs. Some of the interesting and fabulous things Attic Books is bringing to the Old Book and Paper Show: 1.     Stereoview cards: Marvin has about 2000 of them that he is going to bring along. At $2.50 each. 2.     Bodyscope: It is a one fold diagram with revolving wheels of the human body. The second and third pages show a man and a woman. The wheels show the abdomen at the various layers. Created by Ralph and Theo Segal. $400.00












Morris Norman, Toronto, inveterate and impassioned collector, sells and collects anything Canadian – telephone items, Canadian Railway, Toronto ephemera, posters, postcards, documents, broadsides, banking stocks, car material, Hudson Bay, Yukon, Louis Riel, War of 1812,  WW1, Canadian Prime Ministers,  hockey and early sports, western settlement, canoe catalogues, farm machinery, lighthing, architectural catalogues, Eatons and Simpsons, Canadian Judaica – all of the above Canadian only.  Plus great folk art and scarce license plates.



Pat Kennery, Oakville Being new to selling paper items I really not specialize in anything.I am bringing to the show a large collection of stereoview cards including over 500 Military stereoview cards. I’ll also have some good antiquarian books on various subjects.

Lindsay Bignell, Bookseller, Montréal

Offered at the show: a selection of antiquarian books from the 18th and 19th century written in English, French – and Latin. Photography books from Japan, Europe and North America. Canadiana: literature, poetry chap books, books on art and architecture, ephemera. English, French, bilingual and multilingual titles

Wychwood Barns – a superb venue:

Wychwood Barns is one of Toronto’s newest event venues. In 1913 the Toronto Transit Commission built the structure in order to be able to service its fleet of streetcars. It functioned for many decades before becoming redundant. A major renovation was undertaken over the last few years, transforming the barns into a magnificent community resource. Reopened in 2008, it is now home to art galleries, artist studios, a regular farmers’ market, and more. The centrepiece of the complex is the ‘Covered Street’, a 200 foot long room, formerly used to overhaul streetcars, but now a spacious event facility. Industrial-chic is the design theme, exposed red brick walls, a wonderful end-to-end glass skylight forming a roof, vintage TTC photographs on the walls. In short, a perfect venue for our Old Book and Paper Show.

Getting There Wychwood Barns is at 601 Christie Street, west of Bathurst, south of St. Clair. It occupies a block between Christie Street on the west and Wychwood Avenue on the east. Parking is extremely limited at Wychwood Barns, in compliance with the building’s environmental LEED certification. As such, visitors should consider taking public transit to the site. St. Clair streetcar #512 runs along St. Clair and connects with St. Clair West Subway station. Christie bus #126 runs from the Bloor Subway station north on Christie and stops at the door. Bathurst bus #7 is two blocks east of the barns and runs from Bloor Subway line north on Bathurst.

Get detailed public transit information at www.ttc.ca

Find Green P parking lot locations close to 601 Christie St at www.greenp.com/find-parking

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Artscape Wychwood Barns

601 Christie Street

Toronto, Ontario, M6G 4C7

Hours: Sunday, April 14, 10 am – 4:00 pm

Admission Adults $8.00, Children 12 and under no charge

Meet 30 top Vintage dealers on April 14, including:

Barbara Schwartz, TruFaux Jewels, Toronto presents the best in vintage costume jewelry from1920-1960 by Hattie Carnegie, Elsa Schiaparelli and other notable American
and European makers who took jewelry design into the realm of art.

“For the Wynchwood Show, we’ll have stunning Art Deco pieces from France,
including an emerald melon bead and rondelle necklace; fabulous American
Retro Modern pieces, including this Coro Duette and earrings; and Post-war
(Cocktail style) treasures, including art glass earrings by Schreiner. Photos below.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anne Purwitsky, Annetique Boutique, Thornhill.
“I sell antique and vintage lace, trim, sewing findings and have an unusual selection of buttons; some of the more unusual ones I will be bringing to the Wychwood show.”

“I have some beautiful vintage silk scarves including a large collection of Liberty of London scarves.

I will also be bringing some special pieces of table linens including a gorgeous set of Reticella lace place mats – each one made with a different design. ”
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Janet Strong, What’ll i Wear, Kingston, ON   “I specialize in mid 20th century men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from the period 1940′s-’70′s.”

“One full table at the sale will be devoted to costume jewellry- find pictures on our website www.whatlliwear.com
 
 
 
Samantha Howard Vintage, Toronto First time at the show,Sam specializes in Modern Design, including Scandinavian ceramics and glass, with a special interest in Scandinavian and Canadian Modernist jewellery, also good vintage fashion. “At Wychwood, in addition to my jewellery, I’m bringing this vintage silk Pucci shirt.”
 
 


Margaret Piltzmaker, Petticoat Lane Antiques, Toronto
“I will be bringing to your show a collection of vintage gowns including a very special
‘Bob Mackie’. Also a number of cocktail dresses ideal for the Prom season.
Lots more but these are the highlights.”

Fred Turner, Durham, ON Fred, self-described ‘Clothing junkie’, has a collection of about 60 men’s fedoras coming to the show. He is also bringing a dozen vintage hat boxes, Biltmore, etc. His stock includes about 200 men’s ties, and a miscellany of jackets, shirts, and accessories.

Jonathan Hagey and Emily Kulasa, Kingpin Chic, Toronto
“Vintage style for the contemporary gentleman that cares not a jot for the latest trends or what little boys wear. Kingpin chic is gentlemenswear. With balls.

“For Wychwood, we’re saving a pair of vintage black patent leather Gucci loafers, a vintage ‘60s Italian shawl collar “Rat Pack” tuxedo and, among other fine things, a selection of vintage Borsalino beaver felt fedoras.”
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patricia Gostick, Bijoux Vintage Costume Jewellery, Toronto specializes in quality vintage costume jewellery and accessories.  Knowledge, service and fairness are her trademarks.
 
For the April Wychwood Show, Patricia will be displaying glass beads of all kinds – Murano, Czech, and crystal, for example.  She will also be selling an eclectic selection of sterling silver jewellery.  Finally, to welcome spring, Ms. Gostick will be offering the prettiest of vintage hand towels and table linen.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yank Azman & Pulver Zajfman, Toronto   “We have been dealing in antiques & vintage clothing for almost forty years and specialize in the Victorian & Edwardian eras. This range of pre and post WWI sensibilities covers the change in women’s clothing that occurred with the change of attitude about and by women outside the previously held traditions from the era of the corset & bustle to the madcap freedom of the roaring twenties.”

“One of the items we’re saving for this show is an exquisite flapper era hand beaded cloche in superb condition.”

 
 
 Judith Mureika and Julia Wright, Hamilton   “We are a mother/daughter team that carry a unique range of items.  Our favourite areas are vintage sewing items, unusual jewellery and ladies accessories and exquisite hand done textiles.”

“For Wychwood we have a few very nice pieces set aside, including 1950′s beaded poodle purse retailed by Altman Co. New York, a 1920′s Hand corded cloche hat and feather boa from the same era, and this North West Mounted Police bomber jacket. We think it’s 1940′s or 50′s. One for the guys!”

 
 
Bev South, She’s Sew Glam, Petrolia First time at the Wychwood show for Bev. Among many fine pieces she’s bringing to Toronto, Bev will have this ecru satin/lace wedding dress from the 1940′s.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ian Drummond, Ian Drummond Collection, Toronto   “For this show I will be bringing an amazing cross section of the most interesting vintage clothing that has been the inspiration for  so many of the spring 2013 looks.  I also have 5 beautiful early 20th Century dresses for collectors of fine antique clothing.”

Also meet these outstanding dealers at Wychwood: 

Adeline, Whitby

Forget Me Not by Emma Paige, Toronto

Claude Provost, Montreal

English Eccentrics, Toronto

Forget Me Not Vintage, Scarborough

Norma’s, Fort Erie

Reflections of Tyme, St. Davids

The Bead Goes On, Toronto

Wychwood Barns – a superb venue:

 Artscape Wychwood Barns is one of Toronto’s newest event venues. In 1913 the Toronto Transit Commission built the structure in order to be able to service its fleet of streetcars. It functioned for many decades before becoming redundant. A major renovation was undertaken over the last few years, transforming the barns into a magnificent community resource. Reopened in 2008, it is now home to art galleries, artist studios, a regular farmers’ market, and more.

The centrepiece of the complex is the ‘Covered Street’, a 200 foot long room, formerly used to overhaul streetcars, but now a spacious event facility. Industrial-chic is the design theme, exposed red brick walls, a wonderful end-to-end glass skylight forming a roof, vintage TTC photographs on the walls. In short, a perfect venue for our Vintage Clothing show.

Getting There

Wychwood Barns is at 601 Christie Street, west of Bathurst, south of St. Clair. It occupies a block between Christie Street on the west and Wychwood Avenue on the east.

Parking is extremely limited at Wychwood Barns, in compliance with the building’s environmental LEED certification.  As such, visitors should consider taking public transit to the site.

St. Clair streetcar #512 runs along St. Clair and connects with St. Clair West Subway station.

Christie bus #126 runs from the Bloor Subway station north on Christie and stops at the door.

Bathurst bus #7 is two blocks east of the barns and runs from Bloor Subway line north on Bathurst.

Get detailed public transit information at www.ttc.ca

 
 

Find Green P parking lot locations close
to 601 Christie St at www.greenp.com/find-parking

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22nd Annual Show
Apr 20 – 21, 2013

Elora Community Centre
29 David Street W.

Elora, Ontario, N0B 1S0

The April antique show and sale at Elora is an annual highlight for collectors from Toronto to Windsor and all points in between.  With top dealers selling in-demand specialties, Elora is the premier antique event in Western Ontario.

Well worth the drive!  See a great antique show, visit local antique malls within 20 minutes of the show, enjoy excellent cafes around the corner, all this located in some of Ontario’s most scenic landscape.  Mark your calendar for a special Spring weekend in Elora.

Hours:  Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm / Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm

Admission: adults $7.00, children under 13 free

For 2013 – another superb line up!

These dealers help make the 2013 show another one of our strongest shows!

Jon Clark, London, Specialist in Pressed Glass:   Patterned or pressed glass is one of those collecting categories that never fall out of fashion.  The product is accessible, affordable and can be used at home every day.  Because it was inexpensive, quite durable, and looked good on a table, pressed glass became very popular across the USA and Canada during the period 1850 to about 1910.  More than 3000 patterns have been identified. 

Pick a focus:  Nova Scotia goblets, animal or bird decoration, every piece ever made in a specific pattern, a complete table setting for a holiday dinner – the possibilities are almost without limit.  And that is why so many people become obsessed.

Jon has one of the best inventories of Canadian pressed glass in the country.  Everything is well-researched and in mint condition.  And everything he sells is backed by his expert knowledge.

Samantha Howard Vintage, Toronto Specializing in Midcentury Modern Design, including Scandinavian ceramics and glass, with a special interest in Midcentury Scandinavian and Canadian jewellery. For this show, Sam is teaming up with Andrew Zegers Design. Andrew specializes in Midcentury Modern furnishings and Midcentury Italian Art Glass.












Peter, Janis and David Bisback, Hensall, ON “We specialize in Canadiana. Offering for sale original finished and as found furniture, folk art, decoys, advertising items and unique smalls.  
For Elora this year, we will be bringing an early pine country sideboard, C 1870′s with original ‘mahoganized’ painted surface. We will also be offering a diminutive wooden polychromed carved indian figure (ex-Floyd Gratton Collection)”












Barry Ezrin Antiques, Moffat Barry had to miss last years show for a wedding, but we’re happy to report he’s back this year with his usual wide ranging and eclectic collection, mainly country influenced. He called the other day to tell us about an Ontario folk artist he has very recently encountered. Barry sent along a brief introduction to George Wilson whose work will be shown by Barry this weekend. “George Wilson is a newly discovered talented self-taught artist from south-western Ontario. Painting is his way to brighten up his life and overcome depression. His works have a nostalgic appeal, not wholly different from Maud Lewis, with wonderful colours, strong images, and a sense of delight.”












Atlantis Antiques, Burlington  Annegret and Klaus Mette of Atlantis Antiques specialize in providing fine antique and estate Sterling Silver, odd silver plate items, antique and estate jewellery, art glass, clocks, oil and water colour paintings, as well as hard to find and specialty items. For the show, they have added a number of new pieces to their broad selection of jewellery and period decorative and collectible items.



Now & Then Antiques, Fergus Jim and Marg Forbes generally deal in Canadiana furniture, textiles , redware pottery, and folkart. This year they are doing a booth in which Native artifacts dominate.

“At Elora we will be specializing in Native and Inuit art, native carvings and baskets, including Northwest coast, Southwest, and woodlands, with a fairly large selection of Inuit stone carvings.”












Adrian Tinline Antiques, Bowmanville One of the younger dealers in the community, Adrian has a genuine passion for and commitment to antiques collecting. He sells mainly Canadian country furniture, usually as found and sometimes in original finish. In his booth, visitors can find early arm chairs, tables, chests of drawers, armoires and big cupboards. He also sells a range of country accessories. Now, hear it from Adrian: “ I specialize in Country furniture, painted and refinished, folk art, whimsical and unusual items, industrial and anything that really can catch your eye or add a statement to a room! Second generation Antiquer with a life time of antiquing experience and actively for 20 years. Passionate about the Business and its offerings. www.tinlineantiques.com or visit my group on Facebook “Canadiana Antiques” For 2013, Adrian adds: “This year will be no different, so expect nothing less but quality at affordable prices! Thank you to those patrons over the years who have supported my passion for the business. Coming with me to Elora will be the biggest American Empire side server anyone has seen in a long time. Bring your stilts! Plus a great array of painted surfaces.”

Valerie and Bill Hammond, Out of the Attic Antiques, Kitchener “We have just returned from a major buying trip and will be bringing some spectacular Vintage Navaho, Zuni and Hopi Sterling silver jewellery, as well as vintage designer pieces from some of the finest jewellery makers of the 1930″s through 60′s. We will also be offering a fabulous selection of Victorian through Art Deco crystal , porcelains, and exquisite quality home decor items.” Valerie Hammond is the author of “All That Glitters”, the only reference and values guide in print dealing with Sherman jewellery. You can see her on Rogers Daytime with her show “All about Antiques”.




Ed Wiens and Linda Manzl, Precious Antiques and Restorations, Puslinch
 Ed and Linda have developed a very popular line of perfectly restored antiques in leather…. chairs, sofas, settees and stools… which reflect an updated style with the use of boldly coloured leather.  They will have an excellent selection of these pieces ranging from the 1800’s to the mid 1900’s.  Styles include formal Victorian, Arts & Craft, French Provincal and office furniture, fully restored and covered in beautiful leather.  Check out their web site at www.preciousantiques.ca for examples of the type of pieces they will be bringing to the Elora show, as well as restoration services they offer.



Harry Makepeace, Brantford  ”We specialize in antique metalware
from 16th. through 19th. century, with an emphasis on British pewter, together with complimentary pieces such as 16th. and 17th. C oak panels and 18th. C delftware. This year we will be bringing a number of 17th. C pewter chargers, 17th. C pewter spoons, early brass candlesticks, 18th. C Dutch brass tobacco boxes and a garniture of 18th. C Dutch delft vases, together with many pewter tankards, plates, dishes, including a pewter barber’s bowl, and a complete set of British copper haystack measures.”

Delft garniture

Pewter charger

Ken Riehl Books, Woodstock, ON – returning in 2013, Ken has been in business since 1966, selling rare and out of print books dating back to the 17th century.
 
Richard Shuh and Linda Wooley, Alphabet Bookshop, Port Colbourne – longtime respected dealers in antiquarian books, they also come up with exceptional finds in vintage paper.

Marvin Post, Attic Books, London, ON – Marvin is among the leading Canadian dealers in antiquarian books.  He has an enormous inventory of books, manuscripts and ephemera.  As well, he often turns up antiques of an eclectic turn.
 
 

Margaret Black, of Maple Glen Antiques which is located between Fergus and Orangeville, is returning to the Elora Antique Show this year. She has an extensive collection of fine vintage and antique linens from wedding hankies to pillowcases, tablecloths to quilts. She will also be offering vintage hats, gloves, aprons, and sewing accessories. As a long time collector of quality crystal, china, and silver, her inventory of Limoges dinner sets, Nippon china, and Waterford crystal is impressive. Her passion is “all things feminine” as reflected in her collection of compacts, perfume bottles, and dresser sets. This year she will be bringing a sterling and tortoise shell vanity set and a banquet size Madeira tablecloth and napkin set.


Karen Poce, Big Chenille Textiles, Chesley “I deal mainly in Quilts, Bedspreads, Blankets, Bark cloth and Clothing.  For this show I have been working on restoring a number of late 1800′s quilts by removing damaged parts and using this material to repair the quilt.  This I really enjoy because working on a piece that is over 100 years old transports me to another time and place.  These quilts take on a personality and like an “adoption” I try to find or connect the quilt back to a home, where it can rest and ultimately live another 100 years.  I also have some beautiful 1940′s dresses that are generous in size and made of that fabulous jersey of the period.  It’s fun looking closely at these pieces with other textile enthusiasts, admiring the fine hand sewing, the unusual dress patterns, along with the work of early sewing machines.  It all makes for lively conversation.  Hope to see you there! 



Brenda Rogers, CountryStyle Antiques, Meaford “The dolls are AM, Steiner, Bru, Heubach – Koppelsdorf, Simon & Halbig, Heinrich Handwerk, Reliable.
The bears are Steif and Gund. All prices are below book.”

Several new dealers add a touch of suspense! They include: 

Very Popular feature: Antiques ID clinic with Janet Carlile, Ottawa based Antiques Appraiser Treasure or trash? Bring your treasures and heirlooms – Janet, guest appraiser on CBC Antiques Roadshow, will examine them and tell you the true story on what you have. See details in special section below.

 
 
Linda Buckley, Antiques by Linda, Palmerston ‘One thing that might set me apart from others would be the quality and volume of textiles I carry….colourful vintage kitchen linens, decorated sheets and pillow slips, as well as formal Irish Linens. I will, of course, bring my other usual items including some silverplate flatware, gold and sterling jewelry, primitives, women’s accessories, glass and china.”


Ron Bosch, Whats That? Antiques, Brampton Ron buys and sells small things. He has a great eye for primitive and country-style pieces. A good selection of pottery, iron, kitchenware, and so on. A great addition to the show!
 
 
Patricia Gostick, Bijoux Vintage Costume Jewellery and Unique Gifts, Toronto, specializes in quality vintage costume jewellery and accessories, as well as interesting art, glass and ceramics.  Knowledge, service and fairness are Patricia’s trademarks.
Patricia has selected the following special items for the Elora Spring Antique Show.
• vintage costume jewellery, including a diverse collection of sterling silver
• several paintings, including a small silkscreen by Group of Seven artist, A.J. Casson
• a wrought iron, glass-topped desk/vanity & chair, Canadian, c. 1950
• Canadian & European art pottery












Rod and Bea Slack, Dovetails and Square Nails, Prescott “Attached are photos of items that we will be bring to the Elora Antique Show.  They give a good indication of the type of antiques that we like to sell. The ironstone bowl and pitcher is a “Meakin Ironstone” set from England. The coal oil lamps are American and circa 1900 – 1920 period. The nesting tables walnut and are also American circa 1930′s The quilt is a hand work 1920 -1930 butterfly quilt purchased in Kingston. There will also be wicker and linens.” 

Elora regulars:

Judith Mureika and daughter Julia Wright, from Hamilton

They sell an excellent line of vintage fashions. They also like to sell Canadian quilts. Their specialty is sewing collectibles. At Elora this year they will have a Jacquard coverlet ca 1860′s featuring views of the centre block of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa and the West & East blocks.

David Stewart, The Brooklin Antiquarian.

David returns this year with another great selection of refinished Canadiana furnishings.  He likes big harvest tables, flat to the wall cupboards, sets of chairs, chests of drawers and accessories.

Kara and Dan Bowles, Bowles Hilltop Antiques, Markdale “We specialize in quilts, pre 1900 Canadian furniture,ironstone, end of day graniteware and unusual primitives.Kara and Dan always have a nice range of pottery – crocks and bowls.

Jeff Fader, Faederhouse, Sarnia Jeff carries on the fine traditions establilshed by his father Charlie, who was always most discerning in his buying and the result is that he always has good quality, fresh stock.  He likes to buy and sell good children’s toys, dolls, stuffed animals and oddities.  He also likes holiday-related collectibles, art and small furniture.

Elke Ramstead, Toronto “I carry a good selection of vintage Georg Jensen jewellery as well as other silver designers such as Danecraft. I also carry a case each  of Marcasite, Amber, Coral, Rhinestone (including Sherman) and some Jade, Ivory, and Cameo pieces as well as other designers such as Rafael.

Caroline and Bill Byfield – from Kitchener,  have been buying and selling great Waterloo County furniture and decorative accessories for over 20 years. Local dealers, they do a great deal of buying from farms and households in the area, and are experts in collectible Mennonite and Waterloo artifacts.  They also have a large selection of linens, quilts, vintage toys, tools, and vintage books. 

Manley and Sheppard Tim Manley and Jim Sheppard are well-known in the Toronto area as dealers who sell top quality English, European and Asian antiques.  They always have an excellent range of ceramics, sculptures, silver, and occasionally a few wonderful Irish paintings. 

55 dealer experts in all, including:

Audette Antiques, Orono, ON – Eddy and Lorna Audette sell refinished pine furnishings – from small lamp tables up to large flat wall cupboards and armoires. They also have a large selection of excellent ‘smalls’, accessories and decor items.

Pat and Penny George, Treasure Hut Antiques, Paris “We deal in Art Glass, fine porcelain, quality china,Royal Doulton figurines, estate jewelry and vintage costume jewelry. We will be bring a large Limoges vase hand painted, signed, and dates 1906. Also a Dresden dessert set, dated 1890.”

Shirley and Armand Dequanne, The Treasure Box Antiques, Midland – “We are featuring an early 1900 Swedish painted small buffet & corner cabinet, a tilt-top Quebec pine table, bridge & table lamps, primitives, game board, Canadiana child’s sleigh, snow shoes, china, crystal, quimper, jewellery, vaseline glass, vintage blanket pillows, country store scales – and more….

Treasure Hut porcelain

Dequanne decor

Christine’s Willow

• Tom Keeling, Toronto – English/European small decorative and collectible items.
• Sonny Osborne and Judy Gill, Puslinch – decoys, country furniture, refinished large format mirrors, folk, and sporting collectibles
• Bill Pinkney and David Keogh, Hamilton – small furniture, great glass and china
• Bonnie Aspin, Florella’s Antique, Paris – long time dealers in silver, glass, china and decorative arts.
• Gerry Marks, Greenwood – Pollikers, folk art, big pine pieces
• Pat McKaig, Pineridge Country House, Bayfield – country decorating accessories.
• Karen Heaton, Somerville Antiques, Hamilton – vintage clothing, jewellery, womens’ accessories.

Antiques Identification clinic

Janet Carlile at work

On throughout both Saturday April 20 and Sunday, April 21.

A fascinating aspect of keeping family heirlooms is the fact that they may have monetary value far beyond what their owners can imagine. Find out more about your own heirlooms at the Elora Spring show, April 20 and 21.

The Identification clinic will feature Janet Carlile, CPA, an independent and accredited antiques valuer and appraiser with 30 years International experience gained with major auction houses both in Europe and North America. In addition to her appraisal work Janet also writes and lectures. She wrote a popular syndicated Antiques column for the Southam Newspaper Group for over 4 years and has contributed to magazines including the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts journal The Bulletin. She has appeared as an expert appraiser on the CBC’ s Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Janet has also been a guest on the lunchtime CBC program Ontario Today to answer listeners’ questions about antiques during a phone in.

How it works:

• Bring your items for appraisal. You may bring as many items as you wish.
• When you arrive, go directly to the appraisal tables and get yourself a number. From this number you will be able to approximate your appointment time, then go and have fun searching the rest of the show and enjoy the many wonderful things on offer. If you miss your turn you will be inserted and accommodated at the next number in line. The Clinic operates Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm and Sunday from 11am until 5pm.
• At your appointed time, meet with the expert and show her your treasures.
• Fees: $12 per item.

The beautiful village of Elora

One of the pleasures of a visit to the Elora show is the opportunity to explore the antique and retail shops on Mill Street, and to enjoy the superb natural scenery. Mark your calendar for a special Spring weekend in Elora.

Getting to Elora: The town is about 15 minutes north of Guelph, off Highway 6. There are several ways to approach Elora, depending on where you are coming from.

Assuming you are on Highway 401, take 401 to Guelph exit 299 (Guelph and Aberfoyle). Proceed north through Guelph until you reach the north edge of the city. Continue north on Highway 6 about 3 km to the Elora Road (County Road 7) which is well marked by signs. Turn left onto the Elora Road and proceed straight ahead for 10 minutes to Elora. Follow road signs to the Elora Community Centre and the antique show. For reference purposes, Elora is about 90 minutes from downtown Toronto or London.

Tourism Information

Elora accommodation and attractions information is available at the Elora Fergus Travel web site:

www.elorafergus.travel, or toll free at 1-877-242-6353

Click here to to receive a $1 off admission coupon.