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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 1, 2012 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and antiquarian books.

Hours: Sunday, April 1, 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can find the following vintage books, paper and more: Transportation including railway and ocean liner items; Historical documents including land grants, mortgages and deeds; 30’s/40’s fashion magazines; airline memorabilia; Old magic books; Old farm equipment booklets; Eatons memorabilia;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.  

“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 1, 2012 show:

  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 specialty. Kitchener Kollectablesspecializing 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:

• Collection of original 1950’s Pin-Up photos from Risqué to Campy (see photo)
• WWII German Fieldposte and Photographs
• A large collection of Ontario Ephemera

Charles Vyvial, Bookseller, St. Laurent, QC “I am always buying and selling fine collectible books in the following categories: History, Sciences, Art, Architecture, Illustrated, Photography and Antiquarian. Below are thumbnail images of some unusual pieces I am bringing to the April show.”












Grant St. John, West Lorne , ON “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 selection of ”Road Maps” ( As shown, plus additions). (2)- A selection of ” Canadian Tire Catalogues” ( As shown, plus additions). (3)- A selection, from an incomplete set, of “Picturesque Canada” sections, originally published in the magazine format.  The sections featuring Southern Ontario, Toronto, Niagara, and Muskoka etc. will be sold intact and individually. The issues contain many prints that can be harvested for framing, if desired. The covers, as usual, are not in good condition. But, the interior pages are complete and in good condition for magazines that are over 125 years old.  











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!”

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.  “I’m bringing, among other items, three important pieces of Canadiana.”

# 1) “Lord Stanley”  engraving London published by Morris & Co. 392 Strand W.C.  Drawn by C.W. Walton. Paper size is 17 1/2”” x 23 5/8”. Plate mark size is 10 1/2” x 13”. Image size is 5” x 7”. Overall condition is good+.  In 1892, this Lord Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby gave  a treasured national icon — the Stanley Cup to symbolize hockey Championship in Canada. It is the same Stanley Cup the National Hockey League competes for each year now. He was the 6th Governor General of Canada.WE CAN FIND NO OTHER COPIES OF THIS ENGRAVING.

#2) circa 1869 Battle of Ridgeway, C.W. [Canada West]. Near Ridgeway Station, June 2, 1866 (Fenians)  Colour lithograph. Year: c1869.  Size: Image size 16 3/8 x 21 3/8″ (417 x 544 mm). Condition: A few minor marginal tears, backed with Japan paper otherwise very good condition.
Print showing the Fenians routing British troops at the battle of Ridgeway.

#3) 1791 The Constitution Act 1791 – An Act to Repeal Certain Parts of an Act, Passed in the Fourteenth Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, An Act for Making More Effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec, in North America; and to make Further Provision for the Government of the said Province British Government London Charles Eyre and Andrew Strahan This is known as the Constitutional Act of 1791; it changed the government of the province of Quebec in response to the influx of English-speaking settlers who, having been Loyalists during the American Revolution, came to Canada from the United States following the conclusion of that war. The act divided Quebec into two sections, the western half becoming Upper Canada (now southern Ontario) and the eastern half Lower Canada (now southern Quebec).

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













Wilfrid De Freitas, Bookseller, Montreal “We’re general dealers in books, prints and ephemera, with a special emphasis on Victoriana, architecture, natural history, first editions and prints.” Special items we’ll be bringing to the show: thumbnail images below in same order a. Original 19th.C British Grant of Arms with hand executed escutcheon. b. Original leaf from 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle. c. First published census of the Province of Canada 1851-52; two volumes in original binding, published in 1853-55













Sarah Sheehan, Pattern Vault, Toronto
Fashion history through sewing patterns.

I sell vintage sewing patterns and ephemera, such as sewing magazines and promotional leaflets. I specialize in designer patterns and good design from any decade.

A few special items I’m saving for the show:

- A rare Twenties coat pattern from McCall. A girl’s size 14, it would also fit a small woman. Very on-trend given film and fashion’s recent love affair with Twenties Deco style.

- A gorgeous Forties pattern for a nightgown and negligee from Simplicity. An elegant look for the vintage boudoir.

- A late Fifties Vogue Couturier pattern for a cocktail ensemble. It’s very Mad Men.














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.

Steven Evans Vintage Photography, Toronto always has a wide variety of high quality 19th century photographs from Canada, Europe, Asia and elsewhere around the world. Among some new treasures to consider is a superb salt print portrait by Roger Fenton from his epic series of images documenting the Crimean War and published in 1855. In the Canadian realm, an assortment of beautifully preserved images by William Notman is on offer, and as always, there is an array of other images ranging from the prosaic to the absurd —  all available at affordable prices.

La Contortionniste
att: Edgar Haincque St. Senoch, French Gelatin silver print c. 1900

Ice shove, Commissioners Street, Montreal, QC
William Notman and Son, Canadian, Albumen print, 1884





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.

For the April show, we are bringing some very special Camera Work gravures, as well as lots of old images.

Photograph by Karl F. Struss
The Landing Place, Villa Carlotta, 1912, Photogravure from Camera Work 38

Photograph by Eduard J. Steichen
Lenbach (Franz Lenbach, painter), Photogravure from Camera Work 2 (1903)

 

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 15, 2012

Artscape Wychwood Barns

601 Christie Street

Toronto, Ontario, M6G 4C7

Hours: Sunday, April 15, 11 am – 4:00 pm

Admission Adults $8.00, Children 12 and under no charge
 

Meet 30 top Vintage dealers on April 15, including:

Jan Marriott, Toronto
“For Wychwood I shall also be bringing a large collection of specially selected quilts – a large variety of styles, patterns and sizes, and a selection of antique and vintage ‘stuff for quilters’….quilt tops, blocks and fabrics.”



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
 
 
 
 

Julie Yoo, I miss you vintage, Toronto  One of Canada’s top vintage shops, I miss you vintage regularly appears at the top of ‘Best Vintage Store’ lists

“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.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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 has put together an outstanding selection of 1950′s cocktail bracelets,signed and unsigned.  She will also be displaying unique compacts, including Art Deco and sterling examples..  Finally, to welcome spring, Ms. Gostick is offering a 1980′s Dana Buchman floral silk jacket, co-ordinated with a vintage Giorgio Armani hot pink skirt.

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.”

Sarah Magwood, Magwood, Toronto
Specializing in luxury vintage, the boutique’s collection is an homage to classic, feminine style. Victorian lace, Deco silks, and mid century cocktail dresses are interspersed with designer goods – including Hermès, Versace, Chanel, YSL, and Dior – and elegant daywear separates, with a range of accessories.

Specific items that will be showcased at the Wychwood Barns show include:

1920s black silk overlay with red floral beadwork
Classic black and gold 2.55 quilted Chanel purse
Art Nouveau sterling silver butterfly brooch with ruby and emerald rhinestones

Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto
“We select jewellery from all over the world that reflects the best of the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro periods. We also collect some fine contemporary pieces. We will bring unusual czech glass
jewellery, antique sewing materials and exquisite vintage engagement rings.”

Renee Piche, Montreal “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.

At Wychwood Barns, in a booth filled with wonderful pieces, I will have some lucite handbags from the 1950s, which you can see in the attached photo.”




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.”
 
 

 

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.”
 
 
 

Leona Milne, Root Cellar Antiques, Simcoe

 “I thought that being the “new kid on the block” in the vintage clothing business, I perhaps wouldn’t have any especially interesting stock for the show.  But, after doing research, I now feel more confident in the items I have acquired for Wychwood.”

“I will be bringing vintage dresses and gowns, from the 1930s to 1970s.  Some with labels…some unlabelled.  Vintage 1950s to 1970s capes and a red leather jacket of rather stunning design from the late 1970s.  A WW2 Nurse’s white skirt and bib, name of nurse stitched into the bib.  Hats.  Accessories.  SOME costume jewellry.  Vintage material….as well as a quilt or two.”

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 1950’s Dragon pin by JONAZ and a Circa 1960 Emilio Pucci silk mini skirt.”





Ian Drummond, Ian Drummond Collection, Toronto   “For this premier 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 2011 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

Claude Provost, Montreal

English Eccentrics, Toronto

Forget Me Not Vintage, Scarborough

Jill Marvin, Montreal

Karen Heaton Antiques, Dundas

Norma’s, Fort Erie

Reflections of Tyme, St. Davids

Swanky Selections, Whitby

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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21st Annual Show
Apr 21 – 22, 2012

Elora Community Centre
60 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 2012 – another superb line up!

These dealers help make the 2012 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.


Jeff Fader, Faederhouse, Sarnia
Jeff is delighted to be coming back to Elora, and so are a lot of his customers.  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.

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.

Valerie and Bill Hammond, Out of the Attic Antiques, Kitchener “Over the winter, we bought a van load of beautiful inventory. At Elora this year, we’ll have a wonderful selection of Vintage Sterling Silver jewellery, including early Taxco and Navaho pieces.  We will also have a stunning selection of fine 19th and early 20th century crystal and elegant glass ware including bough vases and decorator pieces, plus our Sherman and other fine vintage jewellery.” 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  Specializing in pewter, copper,
brass and tinware, Harry is coming to Elora with an exceptional collection of metalware in a wide variety of forms. ” We are bringing some special metalware to Elora this year, including a 17th. C. pewter charger, a good pewter chalice, a pewter barbers bowl, 18th. century brass bed warmers, 18th. cent. brass tobacco boxes as well as 16/17th. C. oak panels and caryatids.” 



Antiquarian Books – Elora this year features three excellent dealers in old and rare books, prints and manuscripts. 

Ken Riehl Books, Woodstock, ON – returning in 2012, 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.
 
 
Kara and Dan Bowles, Bowles Hilltop Antiques, Markdale “We specialize in quilts, pre 1900 Canadian furniture,ironstone, end of day graniteware and unusual primitives.

Check the photos below of some of the interesting pieces we have saved for the show!

1. Quilt- mennonite- 1940’s with provenance- Waterloo
2. Blue painted blanket box found in Grey County 3rd quarter 19th century
3. Blue tool box- late 1800’s- great colour”

Kara and Dan always have a nice range of pottery – crocks and bowls.




Flatrock Rapids Antiques, Puslinch – Canadian primitive furniture and accessories, most in original paint, signs, folk art and decoys. They also sell unique mirrors reclaimed from antique window frames – Gothic arch, round, and more unusual styles.

“We will be bringing to Elora an 1860 6 ft. harvest table with original red paint base, 6 primitive Quebec chairs and an exquisite c.1830 burl bowl.”

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.

Karen Poce, Big Chenille Textiles, Chesley “While I have been selling vintage textiles for the home for over 15 years this is my first time at the Elora Antique Show, so I’m very excited about bringing my collection to you.  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!  

 
Audette Antiques, Orono, ON – Eddy and Lorna Audette have been selling antiques for 30 plus years. They 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.

Brenda Rogers, CountryStyle Antiques, Meaford
“For Elora we have a Quebec grandfather clock by Joseph Balleray (1840-50) and two fashion dolls. One is an AM (in black) and the other is possibly a Bru.  Both dolls are fashion dolls, which were sent out (mainly by French Royalty) to show the latest fashions of the day. They are not children’s toys. By 1900 they had been discontinued and now have become quite rare.

AM was the trademark of Armand Marseille, a German company, and probably the most prolific maker of bisque head dolls. The doll in black is a 30″ AM head #370.  The other doll is French. We can’t confirm it’s origin, but from it’s appearance it is probably a Bru. The most sought after French manufacturer of bisque heads. She is 13″ tall, fixed shoulder head which is marked on the back with a 4.  Both dolls have mainly original silk clothing.”











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.











Shirley and Armand Dequanne, The Treasure Box Antiques, Midland -Browse our booth, fabulous small pieces of 1900’s furniture—reupholstered one cushion love seat, 3 panel double sided mirrored privacy screen, hall tree, table style side board, signed Victorian newel post lady with torch lamp, 1880 Scottish tole coal hod, vintage linen decorator pillows — just a sampling of our offerings!

Christine Wyrozub, Chantal’s Antiques, Whitby – has an ecclectic array of English Pottery, Royal Winton (chintz), Wedgwood (Queen’sware blue and white set of dishes), also pink Bramble in Wedgwood; Royal Doultons and Lladro’s; Poole Pottery; Royal Worcestor some Evesham and Portmeirion.
“I will be bringing a Limoges, France tea set; jugs and dresser sets.  Have unique pieces of Canadian J Hughes’ Cornflower glass in crystal and colour.  I recently acquired many serving pieces in English Hobnail Milk Glass- cake platters; baskets and vases.  Hope to bring a set of Blue Delphatic Piecrust  Pyrex dishes (Canadian) and serving pieces; many interesting mixing bowls in the crockery and pyrex collections of the 50′s.  Also many patterns in depression glass-Iris; pink and green plus some glass of the 40′s 50′s and 60′s.  Bringing a small array of vintage lighting-lustres in Cranberrry and clear glass; depression boudoir lamps.  Also decorative items – vintage linens; coloured floral linens; French linen sheets; chenille bedcovers and Crochet items.  I will have some interesting Canadian pottery pieces–Blue Mountain; CCC, and more.  Vintage Hats and some Jewellery items will adorn the booth as well.  Beautiful Rogers silverplate Tea set and tray and some serving pieces too.”

Margaret Black, of Maple Glen Antiques which is located between Fergus and Orangeville, is coming to the Elora Antique Show for the first time. 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 Edinburgh crystal is impressive. Her passion is “all things feminine” as reflected in her collection of compacts, perfume bottles, and dresser sets.

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.

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”

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. 

Jim and Marg Forbes, Now and Then Antiques, Fergus They do only a few shows each year, so their stock tends to be fresh. They are strong on Western Ontario country furniture and accessories, including stoneware and redware. They had a great set of Sibley kitchen chairs at the last show

Al Goudie, Touched by Time Antiques – Also from Fergus, Al has a very large inventory of pine and oak furniture in addition to a collection of miscellaneous eclectica. Al is also a knowledgeable dealer in Canadian art and will have a good selection at Elora.

Annegret Mette –  from Burlington, has an excellent eye for quality.  She very good jewellery.  She also has superb Sterling silver tablewares and very good art glass.  Annegret’s booth at Elora is a must-see for collectors of silver and fine jewellery.

55 dealer experts in all, including:

• Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets – plus other genres of patterned glass. “We will have a superb selection of goblets. We also will create a display of trendy and functional glass for the home, patio or cottage. Large serving trays, bowls in every size, dessert plates, clear and coloured glass candlesticks, Vintage pieces like tilt water pitchers, oblong butter dishes, juicers and egg-trays. This includes Heisey Glass, Depression Glass and Elegant Glass.”
• Steve Harris, Wiarton – country accessories and furniture plus good jewellery
• Fairholme Antiques, Toronto – excellent smalls, décor, collectibles
• Jane and Connie Egan, Goderich – 40 years dealing in Ironstone, transferware, quilts, garden elements and more.

• Tom Keeling, Toronto – English/European small decorative and collectible items.
• Bill Pinkney and David Keogh, Hamilton – small furniture, great glass and china
• Pat and Penny George, Paris – various coloured glass, Doulton and English 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
• Jane Vining, Toronto – antique and estate jewellery.
• Pat McKaig, Pineridge Country House, Bayfield – country decorating accessories.
• Karen Heaton, Somerville Antiques, Hamilton – vintage clothing, jewellery, womens’ accessories.
• Jay Charlebois, Ivy Manor Antiques, Oakville – Sterling silver, silver plate, fine art glass.

Antiques Identification clinic

Janet Carlile at work

On throughout both Saturday April 21 and Sunday, April 22.

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 21 and 22.

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. 

Saturday, July 14, 2012     Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum

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.

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

Mid July – Midsummer in Ontario. An ideal season for southern Ontario’s newest outdoor antique show.

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

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

We gave participating dealers an opportunity to talk about their plans for the Midsummer show.  What follows are their responses, unedited and in the order in which they replied.  We think readers will agree that this will be one of the best antique shows of the season.

Ed Weins/Linda Manzl, Precious Antiques and Restorations, Puslinch ON restore antique furniture from the Victorian era to mid 1950’s, as well as buy and sell many other exceptional antiques from the same time frame.

Precious Antiques 1

“Recently,  we have begun to  use high quality leather in addition to upholstery fabric in our work. The result has been a very popular line of beautifully restored antique chairs, sofas and settees which retain the style and elegance of the period, but which reflect an updated style with the use of boldly coloured and patterned leather.
We will have a number of these pieces at this show as well as many other exceptional antiques.” 

Patty George Antiques, Newmarket  sells  Canadian and American Glassware from the 1850s to 1890s period, specializing in Goblets priced from $10 to $850 each. 
“First picture is a Goat water pitcher, $895.  Second picture is showing one large banana stand and one child’s banana stand, I will be bringing several of each to the show $75 each. 

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The last picture shows 4 of a collection of 100 goblets from Iowa that I have packed for the show, starting at $25 each”.
 

Glen Wormsbecker, GW Enterprises, Delhi   “Generally we do not carry common or average  items to the shows…Weird and unusual ( off the wall )  is what we have developed an eye for over the years ..We like to specialize in Lighting and Art Glass and Oak.  We just picked up some great old metal advertising  signs that should be ready by show time… Happy Hunting”

Tricia McMaster Interiors, Drumbo, ON  ”I bring you antiques that fit today’s lifestyle. With an eye on current trends and styling for your home, we are on the hunt for fab finds to suit your space and your way of living.  Visit us at www.triciamcmasterinteriors.com.”

Ed Locke and Sheryl MacKenzie, Renfrew  “We deal in early advertising, toys, & most other types of nostalgia.   We’re looking forward to the show and have some very nice items hidden away for it. The photos are of items that are coming to the show & have not been out at a show before.

Locke & Mackenzie 2

1933 Canadian Pacific Travel Poster that pictures Frontenac with the Chateau Frontenac hotel in background.

A collection of early carnival chalkware figures (only a portion are shown).

An original poster for the Toronto Stop of the 1970 Trans Continental Pop Festival which featured The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band & many more great rock & roll stars.

Monika McLaughlin, Antique Jewellery, Ottawa  “I collect and sell Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Asian (Chinese & Japanese), Aboriginal (West Coast, Southwest USA, Inuit), Mexican, Scottish Pebble& Irish, Scandinavian, Moghul and the Raj & Ethnic Jewellery.  In short, I am a Jewellery Junkie, who loves to travel and frequents markets globally.”

Greg Williams, London, ON  “For over 30 years I have collected and sold early country accessories, traditional folk art, old advertising, tin and cast iron toys, decoys, redware, baskets as well as out of print reference material.”

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
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Photos: left, McLaughlin; middle, Williams; right, Acacia Restoration

Sherry and Stephen Kinnear, Selby’s, Newmarket  “We always have a good selection of boxes and country furniture and try to have useful pieces with lots of drawers.”

Wayne and Mary Pettit, The Paper Chase, Thunder Bay  “Mary and I are looking forward to the Midsummer Show.   Paper Chase Antiques offers its customers a wide selection of antiques and collectibles including old books, magazines, comics, advertisements, bottles, glass and china.  I will also have copies of my new book on the Soda Pop Manufacturers of North Western Ontario and the bottles they used.”

“Items set aside especially for the show include: an eight inch stuffed Mickey Mouse doll made by Borgfeldt & Co. New York circa 1934; a Metalcraft 11 inch toy Coca-Cola Truck with bottles circa 1932; a Red Rock Cola painted flange sign circa 1948.

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 Midsummer show. ”

Photos: left, The Paper Chase; right, Jane and Connie Egan

Doug Killaly, Post and Beam Reclamation, Toronto   “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:

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

 NG Kong, Fairholme, Toronto  “We will offer a chair featured in Philip Shackleton’s Furniture of Old Ontario.  In addition we will be bringing a 19th C. cow weather vane w/ directional arrows fresh to the market and our miniature portraits/silhouettes and unique boxes and tea caddies.”

Peter E. Baker Antiques, Elgin, QC  – “For over 35 years we have been specializing in Canadiana, early folk art, accessories and Quebec furniture in original paint from the 18^th and 19^th centuries.”

Sean and Olga George, Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets, Arthur, ON  “We specialize in Antique Glass 1860-1960, including, Early Canadian and  American Pressed Glass, Goblets, Depression Glass, clear and coloured. Although we carry many rarities, our focus is Antique Glass that is both functional and beautiful and can be used everyday in today’s lifestyle.”

Saved For the Show:  Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets will offer an extremely rare Canadian Beaver Band Goblet at the Midsummer Antique Expo.  This rare Canadian treasure is recognized by most glass collectors as one of the most desirable and scarcest pieces of Glass and Canadiana, with historical significance !!  This example is from Canadian Glass collectors, Toronto, who have down-sized their collection.

Photos: Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets

Dane Rogerson Antiques, Millbrook, ON   “We are primarily a country furnishings vendor of quality antiques.”

David and Kathy Learn, Old Highway 3 Antiques, Aylmer, ON    “We’ve come across a few special things that we will be bringing to the Midsummer show.  The first photo shows two sets of uncut 1930s Disney paper doll cut-outs.  The second is an Applegath top hat in original box in excellent condition. 

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!”

Liz Dukelow, Weeksend Antiques, Port Rowan, ON “I do like a general mix of antiques & collectibles, but am quite fond of early Ontario furniture, and textiles, especially quilts and vintage clothing.”

Photos: left, Old Highway 3 Antiques; middle and right, Weeksend Antiques

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.”

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

“The 4 pictures could be captioned as follows, starting with:

1) Mounted Hessian Riders Marquetry Box:- various woods with brass corner caps over pine, original varnish finish, found in Ontario, 19th C.

2) Renfrew County Glazed Cupboard:- found in Quadville, Ont. and brought from the Karsh Farm, Germanic/Polish in form, original with dovetailed case and slip back, 2nd generation red overpaint, late 19th C.

3) Ebony Covered Treen Bowl:- beautifully turned and lidded English sugar bowl with spoon tray base, 18th C.

4) Covered Treen Goblet:- turned and lidded American maple goblet in fine condition, fantastic acorn finial all in untouched condition, mid 19th C.”

Photos: Blemora Heritaqe Antiques


 

Gary and Gayle Dawdy, Cellar Door Antiques, Kingston  “We specialize in North American 1/4 Cut Oak.  We love old furniture, but we are also known for buying and selling exceptional lighting, sterling silver, decoys, beautiful glass and china, toys and unusual items.”

1. Blanket Box purchased from Doctor Lynn, Kingston, ON 20 years ago. Early 1840 Quebec box, stripped down to the blue paint. Excellent Condition. $1500.00

2. Juke box. 1938 Rock-Ola Tabletop Juke Box, Excellent working condition, lights up, great sound. $7500.00

Photos: left and centre, Cellar Door Antiques; right, Dave’s Old Advertising

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.”

“Fresh and holding for the Midsummer Show:

- Welding 2 gallon floral decorated crock upside down lettering

- 1950′s England porcelain Coca-Cola Door Kick Mint
- Federal High Power Shotgun Shell Tin Sign- Wooden Porch swing with heart cut-outs
- Stained glass four panel soda fountain upper back bar Jones Mfg. Toronto”

 
Ieteke and Sal Volpini, Sarnia
Our special pieces for the Midsummer antique show include old signs and advertising, nautical items, vintage radios, antique silver, novelty toys, woodenware, as well as home decor pieces.

Steve and Wendy Hinton, Hinton’s Antiques, Orillia
newest version of Michel Fortin’s Chasse-gallerie or bewitched canoe which has a paddler holding a jug with two hands and a case of wine with two bottles missing.
Have also got a picture of a 7 foot harvest table we plan of taking.

Photos: left and middle, Ieteke and Sal Volpini; right, Hinton’s Antiques

Gary Repta, Grindstone Antiques, Guelph
Selling furniture(tables and chairs), an excellent corner chair, Iris and Manhattan glass, clocks including Pequenaut, oil paintigs and prints(eg. Hornyansky)

Kathy and Wayne Myers, Eclectic Pelican, Mississauga
“It is about the Look. Not necessarily collectibles, but the fruits of a true decorator/picker. Her shop is filled with possibilities for the rooms, cottages, and outdoor spaces that you love. She has a knack for choosing items cared for and loved in the past, to live on in your home.”

Tony and Margaret Cliff, Brittanic Antiques, Jordan
Attached are photos of items we are taking to the Midsummer 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; right, Eclectic Pelican

Charles Webster, Webster’s Antiques, Dundas
We specialize in early period furniture. In particular tiger and figured maple. We are bringing a restored cherry Sheraton butler’s desk, with tiger maple interior drawers. Several early tiger maple chests of drawers, one with a secret compartment. Several small tiger maple tables and chair sets. Also some early painted and pine cupboards.

Complete List of Participating Dealers:

A Tick in Tyme, Bloomfield
Acacia Restorations, Dundas
Adrian Tinline Antiques, Bowmanville
Al Holtz Antiques, Ayr
All Things Nice, Lindsay
Antique Discoveries, Brooklin
Antiques by Linda, Palmerston
Aubrey’s Antiques and Nostalgia, Gloucester
Audette Antiques, Orono
B and D Lamps, Bowmanville
Balmy Beach Antiques, Toronto
Barry Ezrin Antiques, Moffat
Bee-Jay’s Antiques, St. Thomas
Blemora Heritage Antiques (CADA), Muskoka
Brent McGillivray, Algonquin Highlands
Brewster’s Antiques, Belleville
Brittanic Antiques, Jordan
Brooklin Antique Warehouse, Brooklin
Caroline Byfield Antiques, Kitchener
Carousel Antiques, Smiths Falls
Cellar Door Antiques, Kingston
Christopher Webb Antiques, Peterborough
Country Corner Antiques, Simcoe
Country Manor Antiques, Orangeville
Country Stained Glass, Fenwick
Creighton House Antiques, Jordan
Crossroads Antique & Flea Market, Brantford
Croydon House, Enterprise
Cubbyhole Antiques, Caledon
Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto
Dane C. Rogerson, Millbrook
Dave’s Old Advertising, London
David LeSurf Antiques and Nostalgia, Smiths Falls
Deborah Granberg Antiques, Woodstock
Eclectic Pelican, Mississauga
Elke Ramstead Antique Jewellery, Toronto
Faederhouse Antiques, Sarnia
Fairholme, Toronto
Fancies, Toronto
Favourite Ol’ Things, Madoc
Flatrock Rapids Antiques, Puslinch
Fond Memories Antiques, Burlington
Fred Loucks Antiques, St. Catharines
Fred’s Shed of Antiques, Quyon, QC
From Past to Present, Harrow
Gary and Eva’s Antiques, Stratford
Gavin Wilson, Renfrew
Gibb’s Antiques, Amherstburg
Gordon and Barbara Rank, Cheltenham
Greg Williams Antiques, London
Grindstone Creek Antiques, Guelph
GW Enterprises, Delhi
Hideaway Antiques, Toronto
Hinton’s Antiques, Atherley
Ian Douglass, Ottawa
J. Ferguson Antiques, Elora
Jane and Connie Egan Antiques, Goderich
Jen’s Retro Cupboard, Stratford
John Barclay Antiques, Kent Bridge
Just A Nuff Antiques, Sarnia
Karen Heaton Antiques, Dundas
Karl Mearns Fine Art, Mount Hope
Land Ross Antiques, Shakespeare
Linda Howard/Samantha Howard Antiques, Toronto
Linda Weaver Antiques, St. George
Lionel Aubrey Antiques and Nostalgia, Ottawa
Locke and MacKenzie, Renfrew
Main Street Antique Market, Brighton
Marcelle Antiques, Waterdown
Marie’s Antiques, Auburn
Maureen Fryday, York, PEI
Maybe We Have It, London
McMurchie Lane Antiques, Caistor Centre
Michael Rowan Antiques, Locust Hill
Michel ‘Hoss’ Bertrand, Halton Hills
Milberg X 2, Elginburg
Monika McLaughlin, Nepean
Needful Things Antiques and Collectibles, Alvinston
Norm and Jackie Playter, Owen Sound
Now and Again Antiques, Merrickville
Old Highway 3 Antiques, Aylmer
Old Stuff For You, Fitzroy Harbour
Patty George Pressed Glass, Newmarket
Paul Braybrook Antiques, Sarnia
Peter E. Baker Antiques, Elgin, QC
Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Antiques, Paris
Pineridge Country House, Bayfield
Pollikers Antiques, Greenwood
Post and Beam Reclamation, Ltd., Toronto
Postman’s Antiques, Shelburne
Precious Antiques and Restorations, Puslinch
Quinte Antiques, Belleville
R. Webster Antiques, Brantford
Richard Fulton Antiques, Toronto
Richardson’s, Mississauga
Root Cellar Antiques, Simcoe
S P Bar Ranch, Kitchener
Sal & Ieteke Volpini, Sarnia
Sam and Sally Stuart Antiques, Brooklin
Sawyer Creek Antiques, North Tonawanda, NY
Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets, Arthur
Selby’s Antiques, Newmarket
Settler’s Way Antiques, Collingwood
Southworks Antiques Inc., Cambridge
Star of India Antiques, Orangeville
Stefan McKey, Bowmanville
Susan Potts, Bolton
T & B Antiques and Collectibles, Etobicoke
Tattered and Torn, Cayuga
Teresa Stewart, Ajax
The Breakaway Antiques, Brighton
The Brooklin Antiquarian, Port Perry
The Paper Chase, Thunder Bay
The Plantation Antiques, Toronto
Tricia McMaster Interiors, Drumbo
Webster Antiques, Dundas
Week’s End Antiques, Port Rowan
Zegers Antiques, Burlington

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.

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

Saturday, July 14, 2012

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

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.

Antique Chair at the Muskoka Antique show

Experts in the antiques and collectibles industry have identified over 1200 separate collecting categories. Several hundred of these categories will be found at the Muskoka Antique Show in Port Carling.

With 40 dealers from across Canada setting up displays, the Muskoka antique show provides a colourful overview of the things people collect. In addition to furniture from many styles and periods, the show has everything from military collectibles, to post cards, old fishing lures, vintage toys, vintage fashion and accessories, scientific instruments, kitchen and garden items, fine art, sports nostalgia, advertising and more. See ‘Show Preview’ for more details

All this stock will be on display and for sale at the 30th annual summer antique event. Dealers from Quebec and all parts of Ontario will converge on Port Carling for the weekend antiquefest.

Hours: Friday, 7 pm – 9 pm / Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm
Admission: Opening night $10.00, Saturday and Sunday $6.00, children under 13 free

2011 Show Highlights:

The 31st annual show features 40 great dealers. Wicker furniture, great folk art, restored gas pumps, vintage Coke machines and much more. And look for several new dealers at this year’s show.

Valerie and Bill Hammond from Kitchener, Ontario sell excellent costume jewellery, and high end porcelain and ceramics. Valerie is a Canadian authority on costume jewellery, author of books on the subject and regular guest on Kitchener television programs about antique collecting.

Antiquarian Books – Port Carling this year features two excellent dealers in old and rare books, prints and manuscripts.

Ken Saunders Books, Stirling, ON – first time in Port Carling, Ken and Sue Saunders have been in business since 1966, selling rare and out of print books dating back to the 17th century. They also have a large stock of ephemera, letters, documents, autographs and more.

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.

Land and Ross Antiques from Shakespeare, ON have been regulars for many years. Peter Land recently found an exceptional painting which they are bringing to Port Carling. Artist: Baigent, circa 1879, the scene is of Newton Island, Lake Rosseau. Not visible in this photo, a lake steamer is making its way through the channel on the right.

Dane Rogerson, from Millbrook, well-known for early Canadian furniture and accessories, returns with a large inventory of furniture. Steve and Jacqueline Harris from Wiarton, operate a shop and auction business in Wiarton. With 30 years experience in antiques, they are knowledgeable on a wide range of antiques. Particular interests include Canadian furniture and accessories, Canadian fine art, Asian and European antiques. Antique jewellery is one of their important specialties, backed by Jacqueline’s 21 years experience as a certified goldsmith.

Suzanne Lee and husband Steve are returning to Port Carling for the second time. Like the Youngs, they are good with the ‘Lodge Look’. They sell hunting and fishing memorabilia, boating relics, native artefacts and folk art. Earlier this spring, Suzanne informed us that they have a completely fresh load of stock for this year’s show.

Gerry Marks, Pollikers Antiques, comes back too. Well known around Ontario, Gerry sells refinished pine furniture and Maritimes folk art.

Returning is Jon Clark, from London. He has a passion for Canadian pressed glass. He does a great deal of research and gladly passes his findings on to his customers. A stickler for detail, Jon puts on a superb display of great glass.

Dave’s Old Advertising, from London: David Free and partner Darlene Meeuse. Imagine a turn-of-the-century small town general store and that is close to what you’ll see in these displays – antique coffee tins, old beer trays, advertising pieces, store counter displays, vintage toys and so on.

David Stewart, The Brooklin Antiquarian, has done every Port Carling show since the first one in 1982. Most people are familiar with the excellent pine furniture and large pine mirrors that are David’s specialty. This year he’ll have the usual display of refinished country furniture, including a 10 foot harvest table and an oversized glass door cupboard.

These dealers will be joined by a large contingent of returning regulars. This list includes The Treasure Hut, Pat and Penny George, Scott and Karen Young, Bill Pinkney and David Keogh, the McKaigs from Bayfield and many more. In all, 40 first rate dealers will put on a display of antiques and collectibles that should rank among the best ever assembled at the Muskoka Antique Show.

The Muskoka Antique Show opens Friday evening, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The show continues Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Opening night admission is $10.00, Saturday and Sunday, admission is $6.00.

Directions: Take Hwy 11 to Muskoka Road 118. Travel west on 118 to Port Carling. The Port Carling Arena is located on Bailey Street.

Travel time from Toronto, about 2 hours.

Accommodation and travel info, contact Muskoka Tourism – call 1-800-267-9700

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

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Save the date Saturday, September 29, 2012 for the fall version of a great 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.

A superb value added feature: Show admission includes free entry to the Pioneer Heritage Museum located on-site and adjacent to the antique show.

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.

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

Saturday, September 29, 2012

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

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

www.countryheritagepark.com

October 12 to 14, 2012

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

North Building

255 Front St W.

Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6

Hours:
Friday, October 12 — 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 13 — 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday, October 14 — 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Find more details at:

www.torontoantiquarianbookfair.com

Gadabout has an extensive collection of vintage clothing for men and women, as well as accessories, and textiles dates from the late 1800s through the 1970s. The store carries ephemera, nostalgia and curios.”

“At the Wychwood show, we’ll have several Hermes scarves; two Louis Vuitton bags from the 1970s; a summer suit jacket circa 1905 – the very small old label reads: ‘National Cloak and Suit Co. New York’. Also, a sheared beaver and ocelot coat, and a wide range of fall and winter fashions.”

“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.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 jacquard coverlet, featuring the parliament buildings in Ottawa. We figure it dates to circa 1870. It is really stunning.”
 
 
 
 
 

“Vintage fashions are geared more towards women, understandably so with a
gorgeous array of fabrics, colors and styles floating through the decades.
Men’s fashions tended to be more muted, and so the only flamboyance that
allowed men to express themselves was the necktie. From the 30s through to
the 50s, ties were wide, loud and colourful. Like works of art, they were
rayon canvases glowing with unique geometric and abstract designs.”

“I find them irresistible and vanishing treasures. No two are alike and even in our current decade; they can pair with a sedate suit or sports jacket, to bring
an individual and charmingly eccentric look that is hard to copy. At Wychwood I’ll have dozens of great, old ties.”


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adeline Pelosi, Whitby “For almost 30 years, I have had a passion for antique and vintage textiles. Each item in my collection was a chosen treasure.”

“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.”

 
 
Margaret Black, Maple Glen Antiques, Orton “I specialize in carefully restored vintage and antique linens and laces.”

“At Wychwood, I will feature my extensive collection of embroidered, tatted, and crocheted pillowcases and table linens. I also will bring beautiful hats, gloves, and hankies. And, gorgeous perfume bottles, compacts, trinket boxes, and dresser sets.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marion Ferneyhough, Fern’s Antiques, Owen Sound “We specialize mainly in accessories – Italian leather purses, boots and shoes. We also will have cowboy and Frye boots to add to the frenzy. And for Wychwood we will have a couple of cases of vintage jewellery.”

 
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 have reserved a fabulous 1970s Chanel jacket, seen here, a unique 1960s Cartier evening purse with a small sapphire on the clasp and in the original blue and gold box, also seen here, and a few vintage Missoni pieces, to mention only a few of the wonderful things I will be exhibiting.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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:

Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto

Petticoat Lane Antiques, Toronto

Swanky Selections, Whitby

The Bead Goes On, Toronto

Jan Marriott, Toronto

What’ll I wear, Kingston

Root Cellar Antiques, Simcoe

Ian Drummond Collection, Toronto

Weeksend Antiques, Port Rowan

The Vintage Jewelry Boutique, Milles Isles, QC

Uppington House, Orangeville

Jonathan Walford, Cambridge

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 new 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 4, 2012 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and antiquarian books.

Hours: Sunday, November 4, 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.

Highlights from the November, 2011 Wychwood Show

Alexandre Antique Books, Maps and Prints, Toronto An excellent selection of Travel posters, also vintage photos.

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.

Kitchener Kollectibles, Hamilton Recently acquired a large collection of Great Britain cigarette cards dating back to the turn of the century. Our specialty is vintage celebrity photos including Pin-Up photos featuring Betty Page and More.

Special items for the show:
WWII German Fieldpost
Large collection of Military Postcards

Neil Mac Donald, Toronto Palmer Cox. Brownies Baseball advertising cards, ca. 1890

-Girl with St. Bernard. Framed chromolithograph, ca. 1890

-H. G. Kaiser. ‘Madonna of the North’, silver print photograph, ca. 191

And a couple more I thought were nice

-Art Nouveau Board game. Bavaria, ca. 1912

- Geographisches Lotto. Board game with engraved maps. Liepzig, ca. 1850

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.”

Modernforkids.com, TorontoFor the kid in everyone; selling rare and hard to find
vintage original circus posters as well as other mid century modern
advertising. This year at the show a couple special pieces from the early
1940′s – WWII era American and British propaganda. As well as Czech,
Russian and Israeli pieces. Also at the show this year comics and vintage
games.

Jill and John Hill, PictonFor the Old Book and Paper show we’ll be bringing a wide variety of books and paper, ranging from bound copies of Illustrated London News from the mid 1800s, Godey’s Ladies Books, also mid 1800s with beautiful coloured fashion plates, selections from our Jane Austen/Regency period and our Bloomsbury collections,some teachers’ manuals from the 1940s to more contemporary books of literature, travel and the arts.

Grant St. John, West Lorne
Here are the details for 3 books that I will save for the show (photos attached).

(1)-” HAMILTON – Its History, Commerce, Industries and Resources ” (340 pages)
-Issued under the auspices of the city council in the Centennial Year 1913.
-Spectator Printing Co. Limited, Hamilton Canada

(2)- “QUEEN VICTORIA and HER PEOPLE” (256 pages)
-Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee -1897.
-By, Rev. C. S. Dawe, B. A.

(3)-”SIXTY MINUTES with WINSTON CHURCHILL” (92 pages)
-By, Ex-Detective Inspector, W.H. Thompson B.E.M. (Churchill’s Shadow)- 1964
-Inspector Thompson was detailed to be Churchill’s body guard, at various times, as a member of the Special Branch at Scotland Yard.
-Signed by Author

Cottage Country Collectibles, Toronto specializes in great vintage and antique items from Muskoka, Northern Ontario and the Kawarthas. We are always on the lookout for old photos, postcards, maps and resort china.

In addition to some great cottage country items, we have reserved the following items for the Old Book and Paper Show :

-A great collection of Duke Boats ephemera
-1915 Rogers Muskoka Lakes Blue Book Directory and Chart

Just acquired for the show:We are bringing a very rare and much sought after program from the first-ever Oldtimers’ hockey game which took place on January 25th, 1952 in Bracebridge, Ontario between the Bantams and NHL Oldtimers. The lineup included many of the hockey greats including Dit Clapper, Roy Worters, Charlie Conacher and Busher Jackson to name just a few. Author, and Society for International Hockey Research member Dr. Eugene Willis, has cited this game as being the first hockey game to be filmed for television and also the first time two standing members of parliament ( Lionel Conacher and Bucko McDonald) have physically gone toe-to-toe. Dr Willis indicated that in all of his research of this game, he has never seen a copy of this program come to market, let alone, an intact one. This is a great piece of hockey history we are excited to bring out to the Toronto Old Book and Paper Show.

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

Ontario History
New Ontario
Compiled by Molyneux St. John
1901
lacks the map
$50
North Bay Old Home Week Aug 2nd to 8th 1925
Prepared vy The Publicity Committee
$75
Reference and Guide Book: The Trent Canal
By The Department of Railways and Canals of Canada
1911
$100

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

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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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

Find excellent gifts for everyone on your list.

Dealers Give us a heads up on what they have for Oakville

Jon Clark Antiques, London “We specialize in pattern glass goblets, wines and other glass tableware produced between the 1850s and about 1899 including the Nova Scotia patterns, early American flint glass, and colors from the mid-1880s.”

“Oakville show highlights will include: (1) fine antique Canadian goblets including the scarce Beaver Band and Nova Scotia patterns including the rare Swimming Swan goblet, (2) a selection of emerald green tableware c.1890s for the Holiday Season, and (3) examples from a collection of exceptional fine art glass paperweights.”

Portobello Road Antiques, Wiarton “We offer a wide selection of fine antiques just like the real Portobello Road. Whatever antiques of unusual or fine quality we discover, will be offered at our shows. We especially like Canadiana, works of art, decorative arts and backed by Jacqueline’s 22 years as a certified goldsmith we always have a selection of fine antique jewellery.

Special items we are bringing for the Oakville show will include a fabulous Art Deco Daum Nancy acid etched bowl, A Loetz Wellenoptisch vase, C1825 Baltimore card table, Art Nouveau Bradley & Hubbard table lamp, Selection of vintage Omega wristwatches and even a 15th century shipwreck charger. We hope to see you there.”

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.

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.

“For Oakville this year, we have a large, home-made, tin model of a W.W. 1 merchant ship in original paint, a stunning German .925 sterling tray in a radiating sun pattern, and an original oil on board by G. A. Jackson ( A.Y.’s niece) titled “Snowy Day From The Ski House”".

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 number of 16th and 17th Nuremburg brass alms dishes, a complete set of British copper haystack measures, a number of 16th. and 17th. century English oak panels and a wide variety of pewter including a 20″ diameter 18th. century pewter charger. The attached pictures are of the set of haystacks, one of the 16th century alms dishes and two of the 16th century English oak panels.”

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 paintings, silver and other metals, quilts, etc.”

“We have been at the Oakville Antique Show since it started and are bringing three coverlets as well as some hooked rugs, an early Chinese lamp/hall table plus a variety of other great pieces.”

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.”

Chatsworth Antiques, Picton “ We are well known for its exquisite collection of fine antiques and decorative objects such as Moorcroft, Susie Cooper, Charlotte Rhead and Lalique”

“Here are three photos of items we will be bringing to the show. One is an early framed print of Queen Victoria and the Royal Family. The second is a signed pair of Ballet shows from Veronica Tennant, and the third is a hall marked Silver car vase with stand.”

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. Remember, your treasured pieces should look like well maintained antiques – not stripped pieces of wood with a plastic finish. At Acacia we specialize in French polishing, furniture repair, marquetry and veneer repair, carving and frame repair, gilding, colour matching, cleaning and restoration. www.acaciarestorations.ca

Relics, Madoc “I have several pieces that came from Holland in the 1920′s from an old family that had ties with Dutch Indonesia. The real item of interest is a copper and brass ember bucket with very rare brass tongs. It is somewhat pear shaped and was used to carry live embers to the various rooms to light fires and also was filled at bedtime to enable them to start fires in the morning.”

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.”

Fairholme Antiques, Toronto “We will be bringing a very nice selection of portrait miniatures and silhouettes, tea caddies and other boxes as well as other smalls.”

Ivy Manor Antiques, Oakville, specializes in fine antique and estate silver. “We have 40 to 50 thousand pieces of sterling and silverplate flatware in stock, hard to find and speciality items, estate jewellery and timepieces. We have a number of newly acquired items in stock for the upcoming holiday season.”

Brittanic Antiques, Jordan “Here are photos of three items we are bringing to the show. 1) Oak Welsh Dresser c1920-40. 2) Neo classical centre piece vase. 3) Pair of signed Steuben Champagne glasses: Frederick Carder period c1918-32.”

Flatrock Rapids Antiques, Puslinch
“We specialize in Canadian primitive furniture and accessories, most in original paint, plus unique mirrors and decor pieces, including signs, folk art and textiles.”
“At Oakville we will offer a set of 6 primitive Quebec ‘a la capucine’ chairs, an outstanding c.1830 Ontario burl bowl, a rare c.1850 lodge totem from the north shore of Lake Superior, and a large selection of vintage fish and duck decoys.”

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. We are also excited to bring a custom-made 240 carat carved panther opal pendant.”

35 Dealer experts in all, including:

• Ruth Fraser, Bears Abundant, North York – Vintage teddy bears and stuffed animals, childrens’ toys and collectibles from Europe and UK
• Jane Vining, Toronto – Superb jewellery, especially diamonds
• Land and Ross, Shakespeare – Western Ontario pine and cherry 19th century furniture in move in condition.
• Richard Fulton, Toronto – estate jewellery
• Greg Williams London – collector quality nostalgia and decoys
• Michael Rowan, Green River – an expert in Canadian folk art, native artifacts, ethnic furniture, Michael was also a regular on Canadian Antiques Roadshow.
• 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.

• Don’t miss Gracie’s Mennonite Christmas Cookies – a very special appearance by Gracie and her team, most delicious Christmas cookies, home baked in Mennonite Country and offered for sale by Gracie at the show Saturday only!
  

  Where is the show?

  St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas St. W. (Highway 5)
  Oakville, ON L6M 4H9
  
  

  Tourism Information

  • Oakville Tourism – www.oakvilletourism.ca
  • St Volodymyr Cultural Centre – www.svccoakville.com
  • Via Rail – 1-888-VIA-RAIL – www.viarail.ca
  • GO Transit – 1-888-438-6646
    (1-888 GET ON GO) – www.gotransit.com

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