Gadsden’s Midsummer Antique Expo
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
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 18th and 19th 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
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