One of the most interesting aspects of buying antiques is the stories that are revealed, unveiling the history and the journey of an object.
At the 2016 ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 8 and 9, many of the items for sale come with unique histories that help to tell the story of early America — from furniture to the handcrafted artwork of a Massachusetts schoolgirl.
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to browse through rare antiques and artwork, including a rare 17th-century Carver chair from Kingston, R.I., circa 1670, offered by Bernard and S. Dean Levy of New York.
There will also be a miniature tramp art cabinet from the early 20th century made in Burlington, Vt., offered by Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge Inc. in New York.
A circa 1770 Queen Anne Massachusetts scrub top tiger maple tavern table with a painted base will be offered by American Spirit Antiques of Kansas, and an 1830 needlework sampler made by 10-year-old Susan Finney of Plymouth will be offered by Stephen and Carol Huber ofConnecticut.
A Queen Anne mahogany slant front desk made by John Chipman (1746-1819) of Salem 1785-1810 will also be on display.
Hours for the 2016 ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9.
The show is held in the hockey rink on the campus of Deerfield Academy.
A special book signing on the show floor will be held Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
R. Bruce Hoadley, the author of “A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques and Collectibles” (Taunton Press, 2016) will sign copies of his forthcoming publication.
Show admission is $15 per person (free for members of Historic Deerfield). That
includes entrance to Historic Deerfield’s Flynt Center of Early New England Life, as well as the Apprentice’s Workshop at Dwight House.
Show attendees ages 35 and under will receive free admission to the show on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. ID is required to receive free admission.
Show information is available online at:
www.historic-deerfield.org or www.adadealers.com
About Historic Deerfield:
Historic Deerfield Inc. is dedicated to the heritage and preservation of Deerfield and the Connecticut River Valley. Its museums and programs provide today’s audiences with experiences that create an understanding and appreciation of New England’s historic villages and countryside.
Historic Deerfield, Inc. 413-775-7127 www.historic-deerfield.org