Gadsden’s Milton Spring Antique Expo
Country Heritage Park
Highway 401, just west of Milton
8560 Tremaine Road
Milton, ON L9T 2Y3
Saturday, June 8, 2013 Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum
The stars of the antiques business come out at Country Heritage Park to provide a unique and memorable experience.
Gadsden’s third annual Milton Antique Expo launches at Country Heritage Park, Highway 401 at Milton. Top antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec will put on a superb show and sale of antiques, collectibles, retro design and art.
Originally cast as a summer event, the Milton show has shifted to Spring and Fall, where the kinder climate will make for a much more comfortable environment for everyone. An ideal opportunity to carry on the hunt for great things at southern Ontario’s newest outdoor antique show.
Milton dealers: What they’re saying…What they’re bringing
This list is updated periodically and randomly as dealers submit reports. Check back often.
Samantha Howard Vintage, Toronto Specializing in Midcentury Modern Design, including Scandinavian ceramics and glass, with a special interest in Midcentury Scandinavian and Canadian jewellery. Sam normally teams up with Andrew Zegers Design. Andrew specializes in Midcentury Modern furnishings and Midcentury Italian Art Glass. For this show, Sam sets up in booth E44 and Andrew will be across the aisle in E43.
Photos: Samantha Howard Vintage and Andrew Zegers Design
Doug Killaly, Post and Beam Reclamation, Toronto
Responding to our invitation to tell people about himself, Doug replied:
“This is actually the first time in 45 years someone suggested that I need not be shy. Usually people tell me to stop being a motor mouth or to sit down and relax. I am always happy to blab about myself, or the business so here goes:
Our business, both at shows and in our showroom features period Georgian to Post Modern architectural salvage and garden statuary. The inventory includes architectural salvage along side reclaimed curiosities in the historic neighbourhood known as ‘The Junction’ in West Toronto, north of High Park. We focus on preserving heritage pieces and keeping functional items out of landfill. The photos are indicative of our merchandise.
Vintage Wall Maps on wood rollers (1940 to 1970). Garden Statuary and reliquary from diverse eras. Architectural detail salvaged from commercial buildings, houses of worship and residences including leaded glass windows, corbeils, vintage hardware, fireplace mantels, lighting, and decoration.”
Photos: Post and Beam Reclamation
Adrian Tinline Antiques, Bowmanville
“In my booth on June 8th expect to see a great mix of early Canadiana Furnishings in original paint, any where from 1820′s to 1870′s, some interesting Folk Art, stoneware, advertising and decoy ducks from across Ontario.”
Connie and Jane Egan, Goderich, ON “We are 2 small stores specializing in Ironstone, transferware, quilts and other textiles, country and painted furniture, vintage gamesboards, Victorian silver and garden furniture and accessories. I will be bringing several 1930′s – 1950′s framed gamesboards, a pair of elaborate crystal candelabra and a French wreath – china flowers and doves with metal leaves under a dome. My mother Connie just got back from France with several crystal wall sconces and lots of French linen for the Milton show. ”
Photos: Jane and Connie Egan
Sean and Olga George, Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets, Arthur, ON “We specialize in Antique Glass 1860-1960. We carry a diverse selection including Early Canadian and American Pressed Glass, Goblets, Coloured Glass (Victorian, Elegant and Vintage), depression Glass, clear and coloured, Oil Lamps and Miniatures. Although we carry many rarities, our focus is Antique Glass that is both functional and beautiful and can be used everyday in home, cottage or patio.”
Saved For the Show: Vaseline Glass Fruit Bowl (1890′s), and Candlesticks (1920-30), Snail pattern ruby stained Water Pitcher, 1880′s (Rare), Elegant Etched Candlesticks, 1912 -1928, Actress pattern Covered Cheese Dome, 1880′s (Rare)
Photos: Sean George Pressed Glass and Goblets
David and Kathy Learn, Old Highway 3 Antiques, Aylmer, ON Although we usually have quite a mix of “whatever-we-come-across” items, we try to stay small and focus on interesting, unusual, hard-to-find items and ephemera (paper, books and magazines, photos, hats, linens, etc.). We also can’t seem to resist flower frogs and are amassing quite a collection!”
Photos: Old Highway 3 Antiques
Monika McLaughlin, Ottawa “I enjoy hunting for exquisitely made old jewellery and fine metal objects from all corners of the globe. I’m planning to bring the following pieces to Milton.” Obi dome, Japanese traditional silver adornment worn by Geisha on the Obi of her Kimono, Victorian Mourning Brooch (for a dead child), Victorian Scottish Pebble Brooch, Set of English enamel sterling demitasse spoons 1950′s, boxed, in perfect condition, Mediterranean Coral demi parure in original leather case in perfect condition.
Maureen and Doug Wickham, From Past to Present Antiques, Harrow, ON “We are an eclectic collection of antiques and collectibles. Cupboards and desks, glass and ceramics, we are generalists of elderly things. Architectural items and vintage lighting also find their way into our inventory.”
Kieran and Larraine Hall, Acacia Restorations,Dundas
“Your treasured pieces should look like well maintained antiques – not stripped pieces of wood with a plastic finish. At Acacia Restorations we genuinely restore your furniture the way it was made – by hand, using traditional methods and materials. Our goal is to restore and retain the integrity of each piece and maintain its historical value. We specialize in French polishing, furniture repair, marquetry and veneer repair, carving and frame repair, gilding, colour matching, cleaning and restoration. www.acaciarestorations.ca
Quinte Antiques, Bruce and Cheryl Cotten, Belleville “We will be bringing a varied selection of collectibles and nostalgia including toys, signs, retro kitchenware, books and unique decorative items. A few things worth mentioning are a rare Schoenhut Bonzo figure, a hard to find Ericsson steel wall phone and the very rare Noah’s Ark display for the Blue Mountain Pottery Noah’s ark collection. According to info on the internet, only 6 of these displays are know to exist.”
“From Eastern Ontario, Old Stuff For You business owners, Steve and Suzanne Lee, are looking forward, with anticipation, to the upcoming Milton June show. Look for us at booth W10, where you can expect the unexpected! Last summer at this show we sold two large commercial paintings attributed to Carmichael of the Group of Seven fame and subsequently at the September show an authentic ceramic Indian motorcycle sign was sold. all fresh to the market! So~ make sure you shop our booth where you will find nostalgia, primitives, military, native , fishing, folk art, ephemera, toys, metal~ and the unexpected!!”
Needful Things, Miriam Wright and Family, Alvinston, ON “We are planning on bringing our European as well as North American antique furniture. Some will be in original colour, some repainted. A variety of rugs will be available as well as European clocks and Lighting.”
David Free and Darlene Meeuse, Dave’s Old Advertising, London, ON “I am a speciality dealer of porcelain and tin signs, smalls in Soda, Brewery,Tobacco and Gas Station. General Antiques include folk art fine art furniture and garden elements.”
Tony and Margaret Cliff, Brittanic Antiques, Jordan
Attached are photos of items we are taking to the Milton Show.
1. Bar/Counter from Jordan, Ont.
2. Pair of Pierced back decorator chairs.
3. Quarter cut Oak hall seat.
Visit www.brittanicantiques.com to view our latest acquisitions.
John Barclay, Kent Bridge, ON
“I sell nostalgia, early advertising, bottles stoneware, etc. ”
Photos: left, Brittanic Antiques; middle, John Barclay Antiques
Milberg X 2, Carol and Hank Milberg, Elginburg “Our wide interests are guided by the words History, Quality, Visual Appeal, Well Made, Whimsy, Color. We offer items from the early 1800s to Mid Century Industrial. We love to sell wood-glass-iron-textiles, and vintage holiday items.”
Ben Lennox Antiques, Waterloo “I’ve been busy scouring the country side in Waterloo, Grey and Bruce counties to bring forth fresh finds! My selection is eclectic, but focus is primarily on antique and contemporary folk art, vintage and antique advertising. Always a good mix of the odd and interesting!” Ben Lennox booth at Fall 2012 Milton – photo at top left of this listing.
Frederick Bradshaw of Fredericks Persian Carpets, Owen Sound 
specializes in genuine handmade Persian carpets and rugs in a complete range of sizes from very small rugs through to room size carpets.When selecting pieces, they must be in very good clean condition and Frederick specializes in sourcing one of a kind tribal pieces which he admits are his real Passion!
David Medcalf Antiques, Hudson QC “We will be bringing a wide range of unique collectibles and great nostalgia and old advertising, something for every one! Looking forward to a great show! See you soon.”
Dean and Julie Anseeuw, A.D. Antiques, Pointe Claire, QC “For the Milton show we’ll be bringing Sterling , Mid-Century Pottery (IE: Deichmann , West German etc…) , Country Antiques , some Advertising items……….. an Eclectic Mix. Regards, Dean and Julie”
Robert Bowen Antiques, Brooklin, ON.
“Specializing in Stuff and other Things.” Bob buys abroad, formerly Europe, but now mainly USA. The range is eclectic – country to nostalgia to industrial and beyond.
The Museum: A superb value-added experience
Show admission includes free entry to the Pioneer Heritage Museum located on-site and adjacent to the antique show. Free tractor-drawn hay-wagon style ‘people movers’ will operate continuously during show hours. These hop-on, hop-off wagons make it easy to get around between the antique show and the various museum attractions.
Value added Experience
For show visitors, event admission includes access to the park’s heritage buildings and exhibits. Staffed by costumed volunteers, these exhibits will give people a wonderful view of rural life in 19th and early 20th century Ontario.
Country Heritage Park is an interactive heritage park showcasing rural Ontario life going back 170 years. The park features a large, flat area specifically intended for special events – well serviced with permanent washrooms, food services, electricity and ample nearby parking, Surrounding the show field, on 80 acres, is an outstanding collection of antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, heritage buildings and rural life artifacts.
To check out the Country Heritage Park Museum complex click the link below. This will provide a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the entire park, followed by individual descriptions of the 35 vintage buildings and exhibits:
Live Entertainment: Sing along, or just listen
Live music adds pure fun to the Milton experience. At last fall’s show, rockabilly trio, The Greasemarks ran a pilot program of live entertainment at various locations during the day. Public response was enthusiastic and uniformly positive. They’re coming back to the show on June 8 and will entertain periodically during the day. When not playing, they’ll be hauling heavy purchases to the purchase pick-up area for loading into visitors’ vehicles. In the food court, folk/roots singer Peter Shaw will play and sing from 11am until 2pm. We are confident that visitors will thoroughly enjoy the entertainment provided by these musicians.
www.greasemarks.com
www.petershaw.com
Directions to Country Heritage Park
The park is on Hwy 401 just west of Milton, 30 minutes west of Pearson Airport. Access via Exit 320 westbound, or Exit 312 Eastbound.
From Toronto/Mississauga via Hwy 401 westbound – take Exit 320 to Halton Road 25, turn north on Rd 25 for 1 km, then west on Sideroad 5. Follow road signs 3 km to park on Tremaine Road.
From Toronto/Mississauga via QEW westbound – take Exit 111, Bronte Road north (aka Halton Rd 25). Go north to Hwy 5 (Dundas St). Turn left and drive 1.5 km to Tremaine Road. Turn right on Tremaine and go north 15 km to park on left.
From Hamilton, Niagara and USA – take QEW westbound to Hwy 403 west, then to Hwy 6. North on Hwy 6 to Hwy 401, then east on 401 to Exit 312, Guelph Line. North one half km to Campbellville Road. Turn right on Campbellville Road and proceed east about 5km to Tremaine Road. Turn right onto Tremaine and go half km to park on right.
From Guelph, Kitchener and London via Hwy 401 eastbound – take 401 east to Exit 312, Guelph Line. North one half km to Campbellville Road. Turn right on Campbellville Road and proceed east about 5km to Tremaine Road. Turn right onto Tremaine and go half km to park on right.
Country Heritage Park
Highway 401, just west of Milton
8560 Tremaine Road
Milton, ON L9T 2Y3
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Show hours: 8am – 4pm
Admission $10.00, children 12 and under no charge. Includes on-site Country Heritage Farm Museum
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