This adorable chubby Art Deco kitty was the star of the show. |
Gorgeous copper statue |
Really nice 19th century game board |
I love the painting on this 19th century corner cupboard |
Lovely Hepplewhite chair, one of a pair. |
Spectacular child size 18th century wingback with original upholstery featuring 18th century crewel work embroidered ornamentation. |
Close up the chair's crewel work. |
The detail on this antique hanging cupboard is wonderful |
Incredible banner/sign. |
A cooper's trade sign/ weathervane. (Coopers are barrel makers) |
This fantastic Windsor settee immediately caught my eye. Those curved bottom stretchers are a hallmark of Boston cabinet makers, Seever and Frost. I suspect this settee is their handiwork. |
Lovely bit of mixed media folk art. |
goooorgeous ornate mirror |
This landscape painting was one of my very favorite objects on the floor. |
close up detail. |
Another lovely impressionist painting. |
And this wicked cool landscape. |
This plates were very interesting. |
I wish I could have gotten a clearer image of this mirror, because it was breathtaking in person. |
Another beautiful mirror that was in the same booth. |
The carved sheep and fox were so handsome. |
I couldn't decided if I thought this rabbit was cool or creepy. |
Incredible silk embroidery. See the cobalt blue sequins? I've never seen that before. |
Beautiful fountain. |
An early 18th century gown reworked in the late 18th century, and featured in the Historic Deerfield Loan exhibit. |
Also in the loan exhibit was this Erastus Salisbury Field portrait. |
And surprise! Here's the pelerine, or shawl, that the young lady is wearing in the portrait. |
Giant early 19th century family portrait. My favorite part is the baby with the sword. That's some excellent parenting. |
Old Hope Antiques of New Hope, PA always wins in the Weathervane category. What's your favorite? |
My favorite was this stag they had on their side wall. |
Another terrific weathervane on the show floor. |
And an incredibly sumptuous thereom painting. |
Another of my top picks from the floor was this carved wooden peacock. |
Red painted glazed top step back cupboard with blue painted interior. |
Early 19th century chest of drawers with bold decorated paint surface. |
This folk art decorated table was incredible. |
Close up of the table top. |
Love the juxtaposition of two running horse weathervanes on this tall chest. They look like they're racing! |
The floral gilt decoration on this mirror was so delicate and lovely. |
A triumphant mid 19th century appliqué quilt. |
And finally, this superbly decorated game board under weathered folk art sign. |
What a fun post! It's like I was at the antique show with you. My favorite piece? The little antique hanging cupboard is just superb.
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