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FRIDAY MARCH 10, 2023 • VOL. 53, NO. 10
Elverson Antiques Show Set For March 25 And 26 Twin Valley High School Hosts Popular Semiannual Show The spring edition of the Elverson Antiques Show will return on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26, at the Twin Valley High School in Elverson, Pa. The Twin Valley High School is located at 4897 N. Twin Valley Road, Elverson Pa. It is within easy driving distance from Philadelphia, just off Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The quality show began in 1969 as a fundraiser for the Elverson Fire Company and now benefits the Lacrosse Club at the high school. Students, parents, and staff work with the show committee as porters and offer other assistance during the show. The show is held twice a year. The fall edition was met with an enthusiastic crowd and many happy dealers. With over 40 dealers, some of them new to the show this spring, the energy and enthusiasm continues. Primarily a country show, the show reflects the rich diversity evident in Pennsylvania decorative arts. Exhibitors not only hail from southeastern Pennsylvania, but also Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia. Show goers can expect to find pottery, baskets, woodenware,
fraktur, furniture, early lighting, hooked rugs, quilts, coverlets, iron, jewelry, china, advertising, signs, cookie cutters, toys, and folk art. This is among the best regional shows in the country. Hours for Saturday, March 25, are 10 a.m. to 4 pm., and Sunday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $9 or $8 with an ad, show card, or this article. To learn more, visit www elversonantiqueshow.com or call 707-310-4488. Continued on page 6
Series Of Auctions Slated For deGavre Estate Of Virginia’s Eastern Shore A&M Auctions To Hold One Of Eight OnlineOnly Sales On March 15 A&M Auctions in honored to sell for the estate of Brigadier General Chester “Chet” deGavre and Teresa Cameron deGavre. Dave Allen of A&M will hold eight onlineonly sales for the estate. Four will be at various onsite locations, and three will be based at 8000 Esham Road in Parsonsburg, Md. A big sale will end Wednesday, March 15, beginning at 5 p.m. These sales will be conducted at www.AMauctions.com through www.HiBid.com. The property is located in Onancock, Va., on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and is referred to as Deep Creek Plantation. Among the over 660 lots will be Continued on page 7
Nation’s Capital Political Memorabilia Show On The Docket For March 18 American Political Items Collectors (APIC) To Hold 23rd Annual Show In Rockville, Md. Politics is the main industry in Washington, D.C., and on Saturday, March 18, all eras of pinback buttons, posters, ribbons, plates, historic paper and other memorabilia will be offered for sale at the only political memorabilia show in the nation’s capital. Dealers will set up displays and offer a wide range of ephemera, including Continued on page 6
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . starting on page 8 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 8
FEATURE RESULTS: Fontaine’s Fine And Decorative Arts Auction - Page 4
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .on page 11