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Elverson Antique Show And Sale Moves To A New Date 99th Semiannual Show Scheduled For Oct. 27 And 28 FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 2018 • VOL. 49, NO. 41
The Peter Chillingworth Auction Slated For Oct. 18, 19, And 20 Unreserved On-Site Sale To Be Held By Amelia Jeffers And Frio, Stack And Associates
Auctioneer Amelia Jeffers will be conducting the on-site absolute auction for longtime Americana dealer and close friend Peter Chillingworth on Oct. 18, 19, and 20. After 57 years in the antiques business, Peter Chillingworth and his wife, Kathryn (Cappy), are ready for a change that includes selling the contents of Peter Chillingworth Antiques and their private collection at an unreserved auction on-site at their farm in Scenery Hill, Pa. The two-day sale will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Oct. 18, 19, and 20. Close friend Amelia Jeffers of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, will be handling the 1,300-plus lot auction. “It is such an honor to be approached by Peter and Cappy to conduct this auction,” said Jeffers. “The Chillingworths are longtime friends, and I can’t imagine many more exciting reasons to jump onboard an auction than this. As everyone in the business knows, Peter has wonderful things, is an icon in the Americana world as both a dealer and successful show manager. That he is offering a serious and extensive collection on-site and absolute just translates into a fantastic opportunity to engage.”
A two-day on-site auction on behalf of Peter and his wife, Kathryn (Cappy), Chillingworth will be conducted on Oct. 18, 19, and 20 in Scenery Hill, Pa.
The Elverson Antique Show and Sale has changed its date to the last weekend in October. The quality semiannual show will be held at the Twin Valley High School, located at 4897 Twin Valley Road, Elverson, Pa., on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7, or $6 with an ad or show card. The change in date was made to avoid conflicts with other shows that were being held in mid-November, forcing showgoers and exhibiting dealers to choose which shows to attend. The change has resulted in attracting several new dealers to
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the show, and reaction has been positive. Continued on page 2
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From The Farmhouse Show Set For Oct. 20
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Cecil County Fairgrounds In Elkton, Md., To Host Primitive Show
A large assortment of Western Pennsylvania glass is in the sale.
“I had a great interest in antiques from a young age thanks to my mother. I started out portering for her in my teens when she managed a much-loved antique show held for years at the Episcopalian Church in Indiana, Pa.,” explained Chillingworth. “When I got out of school, and in an effort to seek approval from my future father-in-law, I took a job at JC Penney in management. I lasted about 18 months before I decided I did not want to retire as a JC Penney associate. So with my wife’s permission, and because she had steady income as a school teacher, I left Penney’s and opened an antique shop in March of 1961.” Though Peter The Chillingworths’ personal collection from their 1859 house C h i l l i n g w o r t h located adjacent to their shop will be sold and includes a fine Antiques has never assemblage of Western Pennsylvania art and antiques. Continued on page 2
The From the Farmhouse Show, now in its eighth year will take place in Elkton, Md., on Saturday, Oct 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This country and primitive show was started by Cecilia Taylor when she saw the need for more country shows in her area. Taylor holds the show every spring and fall indoors at the Edward Walls Building on the Fair Hill/Cecil County Fairgrounds. The dealer list includes people from all over, including, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Virginia, just to name a few. Taylor also started the Leesport, Pa., show last December, held at the farmer’s market grounds, and plans to make it an annual event. Since starting the Elkton, Md., show, the promoter has also started a show in Canastota, N.Y., and Harrisonburg Va. These are all considered country shows. The Elkton (From the Farmhouse) show is a crowd favorite with lots of
“It’s Alive! Frankenstein At 200” great merchandise. Homemade food is also available at the show. Customers and dealers have stated each show has been getting better and better with fresh picked material offered in well-presented displays. The show has made progress since its humble beginnings eight years ago. It is full to capacity with 36 dealers. The fairgrounds are located at 4640 Telegraph Road in Elkton, Md. To learn more, readers may visit www.picturetrail.com/fromthefarm house or call Taylor at 302-981-7250.
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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 7
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AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 19