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t’s that time of year that the traffic patterns change from my mostly north and south traveler, going from the Northeast to Florida to a East and West traveler heading to the mountains or the beach. This means planning on my part and a change in my buying to accommodate their tastes and needs. Mountain home owners love lodge furniture and accessories and beach house owners seem to snatch up every piece of painted furniture and most anything with a fish or palm tree on it. Planning is what keeps us in business.
Published QUARTERly by Interstate Antiques LLC 255 East Washington Street Walterboro, SC 29488 I95antiques@gmail.com 843-549-2300 www.i95antiques.com Subscription Rates: 1 year: $15 Contact Us: David Evans, executive editor 843-599-1365 bachelorhill@gmail.com Cecilia Steel, design editor 804-614-3402 ceciliasteel@gmail.com Circulation: To become a vendor or to restock, call Richard Steedley 843-549-2300 Advertising: We have ad sizes and billing options for all budgets. Call today! David Evans, 843-599-1365 Jay Salter, I-26 Advertising Rep. 843-549-2300 editorial content: We’d love to hear your story ideas. David Evans, 843-599-1365
These traffic patterns have been the impetus of change here at the paper for the past 2 years.
see a photo you like? Order a copy of any staff photograph (framing options also available). Jorge Ruiz, photo editor 843-599-1366
We tested the market with I-26 antiques and that has been a great success with our coverage from Charleston SC to the North Carolina line. This issue
Deadlines: Advertising is due by the 5th of the month preceding publication. Editorial content is due by the 1st of the month preceding publication.
We have redesigned the map pages so as to provide a better overview of where you are in the state and where the places you are interested in going are in relation to that. The point of the paper all along is to let you know where the treasures are and how far you are from them, we hope this new layout helps. Our cover and the related story’s are all about rocking chairs, one of those things we come in contact with every day and do not give a second thought about. This issue may change that. Birgitta traced a locally made chair and found an interesting history there. We in Walterboro have depended on the rocker as our towns’ Photo by JORGE RUIZ symbol and I love introduces I-40 in North Carolina nothing more than from Hickory to I-95 and we are seeing the people visiting working on expanding downtown sitting and rocking I-16 in Georgia and I-4 in on the red rockers in front of Florida. my store. I have no idea how What this means to many rockers I have sold over you is now you can keep the years and we have delivered your copy when traveling many to beach and mountain and use again and again houses over the years but none anywhere you go in the are more loved than the ones on Southeast or better yet my own front porch. contact me and I will send Enjoy all we offer in this issue you a fresh one. but be sure to get some rocker If you are a regular reader you will notice some design changes also, the paper is now just “Interstate” Antiques we took off any numbers so as to remove any confusion.
time this summer. Have a safe and happy summer.
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Sophie’s Swag By Stephanie Jadrnicek Contributor
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ophie is a working dog – but not in the traditional sense. She doesn’t guide the blind or fight crime, she plays a more sophisticated role in society. Sophie is an entrepreneur and an ambassador. When this boxer-mix isn’t selling vintage items from her antique booth, Sophie’s Swag, she’s out delivering donations to local animal rescue organizations. As her owner Jill Jones said, “This is Sophie’s way of giving back to her community.” Not too long ago, Sophie was abandoned in her own backyard. Her owners fell on hard times, were evicted from their home, and then left Sophie and her little playmate, Bear, to fend for themselves. Luckily, a neighbor noticed the two abandoned dogs and the rescue mission began. “Several different families assisted in Sophie’s rescue, it was definitely a community effort,” said Jill. “She only weighed 42 pounds at rescue and now she weighs about 75 pounds.” Jill’s friend adopted Bear. And Jill, who has a soft spot for Boxers, welcomed Sophie into her home. Soon after Sophie grew accustomed to the love and care provided at her new home, Jill’s husband, BJ Jones, introduced Sophie to The Vintage Shop, their antique store in Summerville, S.C. Sophie took well to her new position as greeter at The Vintage Shop. She performed her tasks with
ambition and content. But Jill saw a greater potential within Sophie, she knew Sophie wanted to do something bigger. “We decided that Sophie needed to find her niche we created a booth for her in our shop called Sophie’s Swag,” said Jill. Laden with vintage aprons, gently worn bohemian skirts and dresses, and anything animal – from figurines to car magnets – Sophie’s Swag keeps the customers coming back. All of the proceeds generated from Sophie’s Swag are donated to local animal rescue organizations. “It usually takes a few months to collect a considerable amount of funds. But last year we were able to give to five or six different places,” said Jill. “Sophie also has a donation jar at her booth.” Sophie often accompanies Jill and BJ when they deliver the donations. Her presence seems to make a greater impact because she’s like an ambassador for rescue dogs – a prime example of what a little love and a good home can do for an animal. Besides, it’s a great photo opportunity for white-collar working canine. Jill and BJ approach antiques much in the same way they approached Sophie, by recognizing the potential within. Their interest in antiquing stemmed from their fascination with crafting. Both of them enjoy finding new uses for older items – it’s a popular new process called “upcycling.” “It’s a lot like recycling because you’re reusing the item. But at the
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Stop by The Vintage Shop in Summerville, SC to visit Sophie (left), a rescued boxer-mix. She has her own booth and all the proceeds are donated to local animal rescue organizations. same time you’re giving it a bit of an upgrade by using it in a different way,” said Jill. “We also have traditional collectibles, but many things we take to the next level.”
a bridal resource. A lot of brides come in searching for old windows which they’ll use for picture frames and hang from trees at their wedding receptions.
At The Vintage Shop customers see tea kettles transformed into bird feeders or antique door knobs turned into decorative wine stoppers. One of Jill’s latest creations has become very popular. She calls them Sweet Treat Plates – vintage plates situated atop antique vases or candleholders.
The Vintage Shop and Sophie’s rescue are actually quite similar. They are both shining examples of what can happen when given an opportunity for a second life.
Many of Jill’s customers are soonto-be brides. The rustic teak look is in which makes The Vintage Shop
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VIRGINIA I-95 DIRECTORY Exit 177 A-B Mount Vernon Antique Center 8101 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, VA 22309 703-619-5100 Mon.-Sat. 11am-7pm, closed Tues. Sun. 12 - 5pm Trojan Antiques 1100 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-9766 Verdigris Antiques & Interiors 1215 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-518-5301 Imperfections Antiques and Great Stuff 1210 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-1670
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R & R Antiques 1001 Caroline Street Frederickaburg, VA 22401 540-371-0685
The Thrill of the Hunt 315 England St. Ashland, VA 23005 804-368-0184
EXITS 83B Odd Balls Antiques 8030 W. Broad Street Richmond VA 23294 804-221-6742 mon-sat 10 to 7 sun 12-5
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Village Antiques & Consignment 4814 Market Square Lane Midlothian, VA 23112 804-744-4964 Buckingham Antique Mall 13150 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, VA 23113 804-893-4056 Gates Antiques 12700 Old Buckingham Rd. Midlothian, VA 804-794-8472 Mon-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-4
EXIT 61 Forest Hill Antiques 6800 Forest Hill Ave Richmond, VA 32225 804-320-7344
EXIT 58 Hamiltons Civil War Relic Shop 263 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 804-704-4129 Poe’s Antiques & Auctions 226 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 804-458-0227 Bobby’s Antiques & Collectibles 213 E. Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 804-731-7556 or 804-712-2100 Open Saturdays 11 – 4
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Endless Yard Sale By LINDA SALSBERRY Contributor
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he first 301 Endless Yard Sale seemed like a neighborhood project compared to its inspiration, however, everyone deemed it a success, promising bigger and better next year. Taking a cue from the world’s longest yard sale, the 127 Corridor Sale that will take place Aug. 1-4 along 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama, the 301 Endless Sale involved 30 miles in one North Carolina county.
Interstate Antiques • Summer 2013 Collectibles and home furnishing like this mirror were abundant along the 301 Endless Yard Sale held in Johnston County, NC on June 14-15, 2013. Photos courtesy of JOHNSTON COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
lent response prior to the sale, with “people from all over trying to vend.” He praised the team effort of the communities involved, with participation from merchants, churches, schools and individuals. “The relationship of the county and the towns was seamless,” according to Stallings, who celebrated that “governments can work together across boundaries.”
Before the mid-June event, he worried about the weather. “The one thing we can’t control - the weather will make or break us “A lot of outsiders just don’t the first year.” Weather cooperknow what our small towns have,” ated with two days of sunshine according to Sherry Hudson, who and temperatures that were not works at town hall in Four Oaks too hot and not too cold, with no and served as coordinator for her rain. “It was just perfect,” he said. community. She expected the sale “I think it was a huge success.” to boost the businesses along the In Benson, with an estimated 30 way of the place she described as vendors, he was very pleased with “a little rural community nestled the response. “People had a ball on the I-95 corridor.” and everything went smoothly.” The endless yard sale was the suggestion of a Selma, N.C., antique store owner who has visited a portion of the 127 Corridor Sale each of the last eight years. Selma offers more than a dozen antique stores. Planned just since February, overall coordination was handled by Donna Bailey-Taylor, director of the Smithfield-Johnston County Visitors Bureau. “We were yard sale central,” Taylor said, adding, “We have a lot of flea markets and antiques along 301. We want to drive tourism into the area.” She was impressed how the communities worked together and thought about cleaning out her own garage to participate, but couldn’t quite find the time. Maybe next year, when she hopes the sale can go all the way through North Carolina. She expanded her view for coming years, noting that 301 goes from Delaware to Florida. Joe Stallings, endless yard sale coordinator on top of his job as Benson’s economic development coordinator, said there was excel-
He checked out what vendors had to offer and discovered fine furniture, second-hand clothing, farm implements, tools and jewelry. “You name it, it was out there,” he said, adding there was “quite a bit of stuff I’ve never seen before.” The community is already planning for next year, according to Stallings. Fabulous was the word Taylor used to describe the event that attracted around 100 sellers on Friday and more than 150 on Saturday. “Vendors were happy, visitors were happy. Lots of people clogged up 301.” Meetings were to be conducted and surveys to be sent in order to determine attendance and suggested improvements. More designated parking is on the list. One radio station in the county estimated the crowd at 35,000. Taylor is waiting for the surveys to see if that number accurate. Meanwhile, she and the town coordinators are looking for a good weekend in 2014 for another endless yard sale.
LEFT: This tobacco basket was a great example of farming antiques found along the 301 Endless Yard Sale. ABOVE: Great finds like this mahogany bed were waiting for shoppers along the 30 mile stretch of the sale.
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A Chair’s Tale By BIRGITTA WADE Contributor
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alterboro, SC -- the home of cheerful wooden red rocking chairs all along its main street, inviting shoppers to rest on the brick lined sidewalks under newly planted palmetto trees. Although locals still call this Main Street, it’s really Washington Street … just so you know what to look for when you head into town after being lured in by one of the billboards along I-95 featuring that red rocker. But there’s another facet to the Walterboro rocking chair that many may not be familiar with, and that goes for both residents of Colleton County as well as visitors. One of the first purchases we made when landing in the borough a decade ago was a pair of tall and big porch rockers. They came from our neighbor down the street here in town and were unusual in that they had hide seats. Leather seats? Never saw such a thing anywhere on our travels and we bet you haven’t either.
Our two hideseated chairs -- twins as you can see. The green one on the left is in much better condition seat-wise, only because it was painted over. Both are stiff as a board, though.
A few years later, we found another leather seated piece of furniture: a ladderback chair. That made the second hide seat we had discovered, both from right here in Walterboro. A treasure Here is another ladderback chair, with leather seat, on display at the Colleton from one of the downtown antique shops, there County Museum on Main Street in was no information as to where it originated, but Walterboro. This one matches our pair most likely a local piece. Great blue paint, sad perfectly, but the donation tag says it dried up seat, but it just fit in a particular spot. was made by Mr. Price Stanfield and And that blue? What old time residents in the low- his son Henry of Mashawville, who also country call “haint blue” -- designed to keep the made the famous Stanfield rockers. hags or “restless spirits” away which is why you’ll see doors, shutters and porch ceilings painted in that color. That worked with the South Carolina theme in our dining room -- the chair put in a corner not for sitting, but as an accent piece. And, just in case, to keep the spirits at bay! Yes, time had not been kind to the chair’s hide seat. And the porch rocker leather? After a few years outside, they too showed alarming signs of splitting and cracking. Still there was life left in both our chair, and the rockers -- and one day, we’d figure out how to replace those seats. Not too long ago, someone came to visit and got a house tour. “Wow,” he said, “how much do you want for that slave made chair?” Right. Many Southern antiques have the attribution of being slave made, and there’s a premium for those items in the marketplace. Our visitor continued to tell us his ancestors had actually been slaves on a local plantation, and he remembered a chair just like our blue one in his grandparents’ home. According to family tradition, it has been passed down for several generations. Wow indeed! Perhaps there really was something to the slave con-
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There was a mate to our porch rocker, with a better seat, but also with a sold sticker. Huh. The proprietor explained that the rockers are highly sought Fast forward to June 2013. Lo and after in the area. Who knew? behold, someone was offering the Locally made, they are called green twin to our blue ladderback Stanfield rockers, since they on line. You would not believe how were made by a Mr. Stanfield fast we bought it, or that we also starting around the turn of the suddenly have a lead to cow hide century. That would be 1900 seat chair number three, without of course. Surprisingly, since paint, and with what the seller everything you want to know is described as a “nasty seat.” Abnow on the internet, we found solutely identical, no question but If you’re a female, you know when nothing on Mr. Stanfield and his that they were made by the same rockers at all. you’re pregnant, you see mothershand. And chair number three? A query on a local on line to-be everywhere you go? Well, it “The guy probably found it at the bulletin board yielded better rewas the same with that chair and dump,” said our chair connection. sults. Oral history through Mr. those rockers. We stopped at a loLocal dump? Yup. Stanfield’s granddaughter, Helcal antique shop one day recently. en Byrd Grainger, provided more Here is a beautiful Stanfield rocker, details, although available on on-line from Andrea Stengall Mr. Stanfield passed in Cottageville who graciously allowed us to use her photos. Note that in this version away before Helen the hide is hair covered. was born. George Stanfield was born Leather seats for obvious reasons right here in Coldidn’t have much staying power in leton County, and his a hot humid climate. Thus, many home was his factory -of the rockers probably had them he made everything by removed when the hides split, and hand, including tanning leather yanked off chairs that were the hides that he used. no longer usable for sitting. Besides, The rockers were big some may find the crackly old and tall, and so Helen’s leather, sometimes with remnants The same manner of securing the seats is used on the bottom of both rockers and chairs brothers each have one (above). As you can see, though, the seats on the chairs (below left) have cut out corners that of hair, off-putting. of those, while she chersimply slip over the front upright posts. The rockers (below right), at least as near as we can ishes her own child’s Walterboro Rocks, say the billtell, have the cutouts placed on the uprights before the rocker was finished. version of the Stanfield boards today. Indeed -- actually in rocker, still sturdy and more ways than one. Accordingly, with the leather in good those seats led us to a journey of condition. She confirms discovery which started with the that her grandfather’s signature Walterboro rocking chairs rocking chairs really are you see downtown today onto anin demand -- “Very few tique chairs and rockers that have of his rockers still left an important connection to the around. Heard years heritage of the Low-Country. And ago that a lady had one for those of us who cherish that trastolen from her house dition, even a bad seat can be good and offered a reward furniture! of $300 to get it back, don’t know if she ever did.” nection, or at the very least, a local quirky design element peculiar to this area. The hide seats were now became more interesting.
Research on line didn’t yield much as far as cow hide chair seats go, either for rocking chairs or side chairs. What we did find was that the hide seats were found in the south -- the only mention was an entry into a Florida family history noting that one of their possessions was a chair with hide seat made pre-Civil War by slaves. Another chair is now in a museum in Florida. So African-American tradition may in fact be not just a myth, but a distinct possibility.
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NORTH CAROLINA I-95 DIRECTORY EXIT 173 Riverside Mill Antique Mall 200 Mill Street Weldon NC. 27890 252-536-3100 Farmers Exchange 110 Washington Street Weldon NC 27890
EXIT 168 Now and Yesteryears 252-583-1000 Hidden Treasures 15 South King St. Halifax, NC 27839 252-583-1933
EXIT 121 Wally’s Filling Station 3424 Hwy 264 East Wilson, NC 27893 252-292-1776
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Reids Country Sampler 109 N. Raiford St. Selma, NC 27576 919-965-7299 reidcd@bellsouth.net Selma Cotton Mill 1105 West Anderson St. Selma, NC 27576 919-202-0794 Thurs. 1-5 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10-5 T & S Treasures 115 Raiford St Selma, NC 27576 919-280-9179 Country Boy Antiques & Bottle Shop 104 East Anderson Street Selma, NC 27576 858-254-9546 open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Trackside Antiques 107 E. Railroad St. Selma, NC 27576 919-202-4878 His ’n’ Hers Antiques 126 South Raiford St. Selma, NC 27576 919-202-8007
Exit 73 Almost Antique 406 W. Broad St. Dunn, NC 910-892-5678
EXIT 41 The Mill 3700 S. Main St. Hope Mills, NC 28348 910-425-4155
exit 52 Country comes to Town inside Carolina Window Fashions 3753 Sycamore Dairy Rd. Fayetteville, NC. 28303 910-864-5122 mon-fri 10-6, sat 10-5 White Trash & Colorful Accessories 223 Franklin St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-482-0005 Cotton Exchange 226 Donaldson St. Fayetteville, NC 29301 910-486-4747 The Livery 117 Maxwell St. Fayetteville, NC 29301 910-822-8200
Exit 22 Somewhere in Time Antiques 4420 Kahn Dr. Lumberton, NC 28358 910-671-8666
Exit 20 Carolina Country Peddlers Mall 3540 E. Elizabethtown Rd. Lumberton, NC 28358 910-674-4170
Exit 17 Riverside Antiques & Things 119 W. 4th Street Lumberton, NC 28358 910-740-4340 hours tues - sat 10-6pm www.riversideantiques.net
TWM’s ANTIQUE MALL 112 S. Pollock Street Selma, NC 27576 919-965-6699 mon - sun 9 - 6pm
NORTH CAROLINA I-40 DIRECTORY Exit 103 Gold King 1504 Mall Square Wilkesboro, NC 28697 336-818-1454
EXIT 125 Gold King 1024 2nd Street NE Hickory, NC 28601 828-855-0357
EXIT 126 Gold King 1750 Startown Rd. Hickory, NC 28602 828-855-1850
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EXIT 192 NC Antiques Mall 1590 Peters Creek Pwky Winston Salem, NC 27103 336-721-9499
EXIT 138 Gibsonville Antiques & Collectibles 106 East Railroad Ave Gibsonville, NC 27249 336-446-0234
EXIT 143 Alamance Antique Mall 2602 Eric Lane #1 Burlington NC 27215 336-227-5434 The Treasure House Shoppes at the Park 1358 S. Church St. Burlington NC 27215 336-228-1691
Exit 145 Grandaddys Antique Mall 2316 Maple Ave Burlington, NC 27215
exit 154 The Curious Peddler 122 W. Clay St. Mebane, NC 27302 919-563-3330
exit 261 Hillsborough Antique Mall 387 Ja Max Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-8882
exit 297 Raleigh Flea Market Mall 1924 Capitol Blvd Raleigh , NC 27604 919-839-0039
NORTH CAROLINA I-26 DIRECTORY EXIT 67 / SC EXIT 1 Old Mill Market Square 151 Southern Mercerizing Rd. Tryon NC 28782 828-859-5467 The Antique Store 838 N. Trade St Scenic Hwy 176N Tryon, NC 28782 828-859-6768 Main Street & Collectibles 38A N Trade Street Tryon, NC 28782 864-457-6456 (inside Owen’s Pharmacy)
Exit 49A Needful Things Antique Mall 10 Francis Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-8745
Exit 37 Togar Rugs 562 Long Shoals Road Arden, NC 28704 1-877-59-TOGAR www.togarrugs.com Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-5
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SHOW REPORT
Loved the colors on this ca. 1950s French store counter perfume display -- and see that yellow in the flowers? Really stood out in Ray Sand’s booth at Hendersonville’s annual Street Show. Complete with mini scent bottles, it was priced at $800. Ray comes from Washington DC but is spending time in the Asheville area. This was his first show and he was extremely pleased with the day.
B’s show report By BIRGITTA WADE Contributor
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ow do you come up with a different story every time?” someone at a southern show wanted to know in commenting on the I-95 Show Reports we‘ve authored for several years now. Well, this time, we were a bit pressed for inspiration, honest. So, funny they should ask at just the right moment. Ball back in their court: “Well, you tell me what you think of the regional antique market,” we retorted. “Give us a good quote to get started.” “You’re lucky that you’re old,” he said. He was kidding, right? No, he wasn’t. With a ways to go until his own retirement, our friend has been a show dealer in the south for well over 15 years. On the average, he sets up at some 40 events a year, that adds up to about 600 week ends over that time. If anyone has his fingers on the pulse of the show circuit in the south, he would be it. “If I were your age, I’d retire and get out of the business. Maybe stay with a few events a year, just to keep a hand in it.” According to our friend, he feels the antique
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market overall and shows in particular have suddenly taken a turn here. And not a good turn. “Not that we didn’t see it coming, of course. Somehow the past couple of months have shown the writing on the wall. This is not a viable occupation any more. Or at least, not if you want to survive by carrying real antiques -- not repurposed, refurbished, assembly line steam punked and fake.” Pretty harsh, that. Was it really true? If there’s one thing we’ve learned about antique dealers, it’s that the market only appears as good as their last show. Bombed in Atlanta? The market is dead. Cleaned up in Charlotte? The market is alive and well. Loved sales in Liberty? Buyers still want real antiques. Bonanza in Brimfield? The good old days are back. Triumph in Texas? Buyers still have plenty of money and are spending it. Fed up in Fishersville? Customers just aren’t buying. The truth, as always, is somewhere in between. We had high hopes for the year when 2013 started off strongly in the south only to flatten out for the warmer months. Not unusual here, as temperatures rise, and folks spend time traveling or
great timing! One seller who was interviewed on the show laughed at the many comments he got from shoppers, but also felt it improved his sales this time.
in their yards. It’s time to be in the yard in the region, with plenty of other outdoor activities to distract from antique show shopping and house decorating. But wait -- if you think this all sounds less than positive, please read on. It gets better! Some shows always deliver for most vendors regardless of season. Liberty, NC is a shining example of what makes an antique show a success. When you have the right formula, antique shows can still be good, and, yes, all about antiques and all about selling them. Helping things right along this April was the fact that the PBS show “Market Warriors” aired the Monday before the show opened. Liberty was the event featured -- talk about
Promoter Vito Sico told us one buyer came all the way from Sacramento, CA, flying in for the show after watching the program. She filled a huge trailer to send out west, and promised to be back in the fall -- and she was bringing friends to shop too! The gate was the strongest he’s seen in a long time, and overwhelmingly, exhibitors reported a busy show, lots of sales and lots of interest. As always, primitives and Americana do well here, including a very large, wooden farm wagon, which rolled away to a new home the last day of the show. Good news both from Brimfield, MA -- the granddaddy of all northern antique events -- and Round Top, TX, the grandma of all southern antique events. Both go on for a week in the case of Brimfield, much longer for Round Top. And both have individual shows that open on different days and at different times while
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13 LEFT: One of the most popular booths in the south building at Scott’s is mother and daughter team Bea and Sharon Porter from Atlanta. Sharon refurbishes used easy chairs, upholsters, repairs, alters, and paints and sells them faster than she can bring them in. Her daughter Bea specializes in new lamp shades but also has table and floor lamps built like the cast iron chain ones you see here. BELOW: Need a little stand? A customer in Tom Ineson’s booth at Scott’s really liked this two drawer stand and wanted to know if Tom could build him another one just like it, but a bit wider. He’d like to pick up in July. The stand dated to ca. 1840 but the buyer was convinced it was Tom the Carpenter, not Tom the Picker.
maintaining fields that go on for the entire duration. We spoke with several dealers who traveled from the south either to one or in some cases to both. That’s a lot of driving -- worth it? Absolutely, was the unanimous consensus. “Best show ever at Brim,” or “Round Top is always good, but this was exceptionally good” or “if it hadn’t been for Texas and Brimfield, I’d be in trouble about now.” Big show, little show. Sometimes, it’s the small short ones that do the best for both sellers and buyers. There’s a sense of urgency with “limited runs” -- best get it now when you see it. At monthly events, shoppers often become somewhat jaded, and assume that whatever they liked one month in a dealer’s booth will be there and just waiting for them the next. Often, they’re not really wrong -- some vendors do tend to bring back unsold items month after month and their displays look pretty much the same every time. Those who do the best, true of shops, malls, and shows, are those who shop hard all month long for inventory, and do a fresh look with new items every time. At a once a year event, however, everything looks new and inviting. Inviting was surely the word for the annual Hendersonville NC street show the day before Father’s Day. That included, for once, the best weather anyone could remember! Usually, Hendersonville is plagued by winds, rain and thunder or excessive heat, and both sellers and buyers take a chance on heading that way both to shop and to set up. Even though the number of vendors seemed thinner than usual, there was steady traffic all day long, and shoppers found some real treasures, including a fabulous antique barber pole, a huge stack of vintage American flag bunting, a pair of owl andirons, a French glass chandelier shade, a pair of 1930s children’s Sunday School green chairs, two mid18th century English ironstone pitchers, and much more. A truly delightful antique show for everyone.
Pardon us for jumping back to the big shows. That would be Metrolina in Charlotte, and Scott’s in Atlanta. As expected, late spring found smaller crowds and less aggressive sales in May and June for both venues. April in Charlotte featured the “big one” and most sellers were quite pleased with the results from the semi-annual extravaganza. Those who had skipped this event after less than stellar results recently seemed impressed enough to put the show back on their schedule -- at least the two spectaculars. Before and after Extrav’ months still seem to be off in general, even though some sellers do have a loyal following and report great sales despite thin crowds. “It only takes a few” as everyone in the antique business knows.
produced imported paintings, brand new glass chandeliers from China, just made Adirondack pillows and hooked rugs, and bins of seconds from pottery factories. Ouch! Then again, many Scott dealers are very successful in selling exactly those types of items -- the state of the economy seems to be irrelevant in buyers’ purchasing decisions. We see shoppers cheerfully pay good money for things that are not necessarily “good” in the antique and collectable market -- it’s mostly about the look these days and price doesn’t always seem to matter if it’s featured in a magazine or highlighted on internet decorating sites. Case in point: One dealer prides himself on his selection of antiques. In his booth this time was a two drawer stand, ca. 1840. A customer walked into his booth, eyed the stand, looked
Scott’s Antique Market, which takes place the second week end of each month in Atlanta, has long been the bread and butter of southern dealers. It wasn’t unusual for customers to fly in from all over the country to shop, and overseas buyers popped in on a frequent basis. Area decorators bought heavily at the show, sometimes virtually emptying dealers’ booths. With the downturn in the overall economic climate, that has all changed. Decorators no longer buy what they first see and like. They knew they had clients for those purchases -- if not today, then tomorrow and someone would come along to buy. No longer. The few decorators who still attend take photos and send to clients for approval, and don’t purchase big piles for later. And antiques? Well, there are still dealers with antiques at Scott’s of course. But overall, it seems many are retiring as their customers retire as well. Their spots are being filled with bolts of new upholstery fabric, mass
at the price tag and wondered if the owner could build him another one like it, but he needed it a little bigger. Obviously, the buyer assumed everything in the booth was built just the other week and made to look “old.” Not unexpected, given the number of made up furniture, chalk painted and distressed all throughout the show. Dealers have a difficult choice -- retire, stay with antiques, or adjust to the realities of what customers are purchasing, even if it’s not what they prefer to handle. In today’s marketplace, antique shows are prime examples of how some things are yesterday’s antiques that no one is buying now. Then some things are tomorrow’s antiques, and no one is buying them yet. To survive, it seems exhibitors need to find today’s antiques, which are hotter than a two dollar pistol. Sometimes that seems to mean the “dumbing down” of what dealers bring to sell in some venues. It’ll be interesting to see where those events head in the fall, as small vetted events should still provide buyers and sellers a more traditional and often stronger antique show environment.
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The Caroline Collection BY LINDA SALSBERRY Contributor
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randfather clocks line a vault in downtown Denmark, S.C. The Mayfield House, built around 1906 by a state senator, is fully decorated with vintage furniture, art and other pieces. When the dining suite or fourposter canopy bed filling the room sells, it is replaced with another piece. A former commissary for one of the dairies once in town houses more treasures.
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Caroline Boyd calls the settings “vignettes.” According to Boyd, “a lot of people have trouble visualizing. We try to put it the way it might be in a house.” Tables display china and glassware, and perhaps a large vase or candlesticks. A book published more than a century ago is placed on a ladies’ desk. Chandeliers, massive or delicate, add to settings.
Although Denmark is a small town, it is strategically located at the intersection of north-south U.S. 301 and U.S. 78, traveling east and west. “An enormous number of people travel through. We get customers from everywhere,” says Boyd. Those who stop often stay for hours, looking first at the three floors of vignettes in the 16,000 square feet of the 1923 AT&T building. Then, if they are ready for more, they are escorted to the nearby former bank, former commissary and the Mayfield House. Caroline and John Boyd started the collection in New Orleans, buying estates and selling items through auction houses. They moved to South Carolina in the 1970s and two decades later purchased the AT&T building for storage. They decided to open one room for sales, then added another, and another, until buildings, not rooms, were added. “We’ve been doing this a long time,” Boyd said. “We do it as a family.” Caroline Templeton is credited by her mother for the business being “probably the only antique shop in America with every piece in the computer.” Templeton’s children are often called upon to move items - a Jacobean carved cabinet, a walnut bed, a lacquerscreen.
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15 in a room provide “ambiance.” She, like her mother, has no favorite furniture style, preferring what catches her interest in the eclectic collection. A tall Chinese vase or statue, for example, may be positioned next to a Chippendale cupboard and a Regency chair.
Boyd explained the collection offers Italian, French, Chinese and American pieces of every size and style. “I tap out on some things,” Boyd admitted, though she never tires of the art, which includes portraits, landscapes, abstracts and primitives. “We have marvelous art.”
The Caroline Collection, just steps away from the major intersection, is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Questions may be answered by calling (803) 793-4739. The official address is 4659 Carolina Highway, but the collection is easily found by strolling Denmark for buildings with historic significance outside and numerous - really numerous - treasures inside.
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Hickory Valley Home By LINDA SALSBERRY Contributor
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hat space in your home needs something - a special piece to make a statement. Jayne Siegel, interior designer and owner of Hickory Valley Home, may have it - a tall, heavy French armoire, a cane plantation chair, or a modern Lucite chandelier. “None of us live in a museum,” Siegel says, stressing homes can have modern pieces with antiques - no matter what century the structure was built. It can be a challenge, she explained, to provide an interior design operation in a small town such as Walterboro, S.C., even one showcased in a longstanding building with an art deco front across the street from a stately 18th-century county courthouse.
Both focuses - interior design and antiques - of Hickory Valley Home are featured in the display in the Walterboro, S.C., studio/store.
Original and refurbished furniture and deco floor space of a historic downtown building
While Siegel has operated an interior design business since 1996, she changed the name at the beginning of the year to reflect that she does more than antiques. The new name pays homage to what she calls a “beautiful street” in Walterboro, that she called home as a child and one of the earliest streets in the town’s settlement.
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she works with clients and contractors and maintains accounts with a lot of companies that offer wall coverings, fabrics, lighting and furniture. “It’s a lot of hard work, making sure everything is right. It can get stressful,” according to Siegel. “I do love what I do. I’m very fortunate.” When she started the business, the town didn’t have a lot of antique stores. Now the historic downtown boasts more than a dozen antique stores. “I love going into all of them,” Siegel said. “Over the years, I have purchased things from all the stores for my decorating projects.”
the furniture on t Hickory Valley erior Antiques Washington St. or Italian, with glish and AmeriWith the name change, she has estabs proud that she lished regular hours, Tuesday-Friday from s to assist clients 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 first year in busi- a.m. to 3 p.m., while continuing to offer appointments, made by calling 843 5497392. She is broadening the availability of of the time, antique furniture and other pieces for the ng with colors, home. “It’s organic,” she said of the plan abrics that work for Hickory Valley Home. “It’s constantly r pieces,” she changing.” d. As a full-
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Walterboro Welcome center 1273 Sniders Hwy.
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SOUTH CAROLINA I-95 DIRECTORY EXIT 181A east on 38, 23 to Mullins Golden Leaf Antique Market 303 S. Main Street Mullins SC 843-464-6372 tues - fri 10:30 - 5:30, Sat 9 - 4
EXIT 160A Palmetto Peddlers 2295 Hoffmeyer Road Florence, SC 843-665-8663 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Celeste Sterling inside Palmetto Peddlers 2295 Hoffmeyer Road Florence, SC 843-617-4296 buy and sell estate silver
EXIT 160 Carolina Collectibles 628 South Irby street Florence SC 29501 843-679-0901 NEW LOCATION 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., M-S; 1:30-5 pm Sun. Vintage Vogue 130 S. Irby Street Florence, SC 29501 843-601-1249 Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt.
exit 122 The Southern Cross 202 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150 803-774-3475
EXIT 98 Elloree Square Antique Mall 2724 Cleveland St. Elloree, SC 29407 803-897-3353 The Antique Box 2723 Cleveland St. Elloree, SC 29407 803-897-2277 Ingrid’s Antiques 1584 Village Square Blvd. Santee, SC 29142 803-854-2917
EXIT 77 West on 78 37 miles to Denmark Caroline Collection 4424 Carolina Hwy Denmark, SC 29042 803-793-4739 5 buildings FULL!
EXIT 53 Choice Collectibles 329 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-2617
Antiques & Collectibles of Walterboro 220 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-7219 A&K Antiques 228 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-782-3080 Bachelor Hill Antiques 255 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-1300 Lowcountry Antiques 251 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-2101 Lucas Street Antiques & Collectibles 328 N. Lucas St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-782-7070 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat. Watercolours Interiors & Antiques 267 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 570-850-7648 Washington Street Antiques 324 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-5527
Trinkets & Treasures 340 E. Washington St. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-782-3727 The Southern Lady 523 S Jefferies Blvd Walterboro, SC 29488 843-782-3955 Hickory Valley Home antiques & interiors 129 East Washington Street Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-7392 tues-fri 10 - 5, sat 10 - 3
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EXIT 5 Gallery 95 24022 Whyte Hardee Blvd. (U.S. 17) Hardeeville, SC 843-784-5006 www.Gallery95Auction.com 1.2 miles off Exit 5; 1.5 miles off Exit 8
Anna Marguerit’s Antiques & Garden 336 E. Washington St Walterboro, SC 29488 843-480-6123
SOUTH CAROLINA I-26 DIRECTORY SC EXIT 212B Seventeen South 4 Avondale Avenue Charleston, SC 843-225-4230 mon-sat 10am-5:30pm South Windemere 22 Windemere Boulevard Charleston, SC 843-571-2755 tues-sat 9am-8pm Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 2037 Maybank (Hwy 700) Charleston, SC 843-795-9689 mon-sat 10am-5:30pm
SC EXIT 199 A Main Street Antiques 200A North Main St. Summerville, SC 843-879-9529 Warehouse Space Now Open Carolina Cottage Consignments 314 N. Cedar Street Summerville, SC 29483 843-830-5755 tues - sat 10 - 6 Carriage House Collectibles 1213 South Main Street Summerville, SC (843) 873-5704 Simply Vintage 213 North Cedar Street Summerville, SC (843) 323-1825 Sumerville Antique Gallery 901 North Main Street Summerville, SC 843-873-4926 Tea Farm Cottage 808 N Cedar St Summerville, SC (843) 323-1825
The Squirrel’s Nest 110 West 9th North Street Summerville, SC 29483 843-637-7776 squirrelsnestsummerville.com
Columbia Antique Mall 602 Huger St. at Blossom Columbia SC. 29201 803-765-1584 mon-sat 10-5:30 sun 1:30-5:30
Relic Revival 119 West Luke Street Summerville, SC 843-871-1119
Tri City Pickers 633 12th St West Columbia, SC 29169 803-708-1051
The Vintage Swag 805 N. Cedar Street Summerville, SC 843-725-8408 www.thevintageswag.com
Ed’s Edition 406 Meeting Street West Columbia, SC 803-791-8002
SC EXIT 145A Five Rivers Market 950 Chestnut Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-937-1101 open Tues-Sat 10-6 Palmetto Antiques 216 Prep Street Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-664-0744 call for appointment
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The Caroline Collection 4659 Carolina Hwy Denmark, SC 29042 803-793-4739 www.thecarolinecollection.net
SC EXIT 111 763 Meeting St. & Antique Mall 763 Meeting St. W. Columbia, SC 29169 803-796-1516 mon-sat 10-5:30 sun 1:30-5:30 Old Mill Antique Mall 310 State Street W. Columbia, SC. 29169 803-796-4229 mon-sat 10-5:30 sun. 1:30-5:30
SC Exit 21a Spartanburg Antique Gallery 9133 Warren Abernathy (Hwy 29) Spartanburg, SC. 29301 864-205-9239 Mon-Sat 12-6:00
SC Exit 19 South Pine Antique Mall 856 S. Pine St. Spartanburg, SC 864-542-2975 Mon-Sat 10-6
SC EXIT 15 Time & Time Again Antique Mall 1385 Meadow Farm Rd Inman, SC 864-578-1878
SC EXIT 10 Inman Antique Mall #3 Blackstock Rd (behind Main) Inman, SC 29349 864-472-5732 open every day
SC exit 5 Country Peddler Antiques and General Store 305 Depot St Campobello, SC. 864-468-5200
SC exit 1 Voyageurs Antiques 105 E. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-6694 open everyday Landrum Eclectics 601 W. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-2314 Closed Wednesday Architectural Warehouse 110 N. Trade Ave. Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-2199 open 7 days Carolina Antiques & More 108 E. Rutherford St. Landrum SC 29356 864-457-4444 open 7 days Stephane Furniture & Art 214 E. Rutherford Street Landrum, SC 864-457-5556 tues-sat 10-5 french and american antiques Savvy Scavangers 205 W. Rutherford Street Landrum, SC 864-457-6710 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-6 46 vendors & Plenty of parking Landrum Antique & Furniture Co. 221 E. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-4000
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Landrum, SC - A great place to visit!
An Antiques destination with Specialty Shops – Restaurants – Charm - History Landrum’s traditional architecture has not lost its 19th century ambience to the development of “strip commercial architecture” or “big box” stores. Follow our “antique trail” easily with the map in the adjacent ad, to find an intriguing mix of French, English and American antiques; vintage mid-century furniture and furnishings; smalls and unique architectural pieces. Stroll our wide sidewalks to visit our friendly specialty shops. Stop for some refreshment as a meal, snack, libation or sweets - and come back for our
Restaurants A wide variety of styles and cuisine awaits the hungry and thirsty visitor. Near Exit 1: Burger King, 1880 E. Hwy 14, 864.457.5449 Subway, 1772 E. Hwy 14, 864.457.7337 Bojangles, 1792 E. Hwy 14, 864.457.2207 Twin Palmetto, 1005 E. Hwy 14, 864.457.5008 Pizza Hut, 909 Hwy 14, 864.457.3851
Worldwide of beautiful and special events. Seniors – visit on Wednesdayimporters for discounts!
Driving unusual antiques, from surfboards to to Landrum on Hwy 14/Rutherford St. in this safes, architecturals to furs, furniture order: to jewelry, stage costumes to books; China Café, 1760 E. a special find Hwy 14. Cantonese and for everyone! Schequan specialties, buffet. 864.457.3835.
Stone Soup Café, 1522 E. Hwy 14. Sharing and growing with the community. www. e-mail: Voyageurs1211@gmail.comstonesoupoflandrum. com. Fresh local cuisine, homemade desserts. 864.457.5255. Open everyday!
105 E. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC Tel: 864/457-6694
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In town: El Chile Rojo, 209 E. Rutherford St., Mexican style restaurant, Latin American and Mexican specialties, 864.457.5977 Zenzera Restaurant, Coffee & Wine Bar, 208 E. Rutherford St..A touch of Tuscany in the Upstate. Breakfast-Dinner, under $15. Extensive wine collection, specialty coffees. 864.457.4554. Cakes & Confections 4U, 103 E. Rutherford St. www. cakesandconfections4u.com. “Where every day is a sweet day.” Unique, fresh, to order, not your supermarket bakery. 864.457.2223
At the light, turn left onto 176/S. Howard Ave: Ayers & Son Market, 332 S. Howard Ave. Open year round with vegetables, fruits, deli and ornaments. 864.457.2641 Kent’s Restaurant & Ice Cream, 328 S. Howard Avenue, 864.457.2378 Southside Smokehouse & Grill, 726 S. Howard, authentic North Carolina BBQ, north and south, www. southsidesmokehouse.com 864.457.5423.
At the light turn right onto 176/N. Howard St: The Drake House Restaurant, quality fresh selects, indoor traditional dining or outdoor Hare & Hound, 101 E. pooch-friendly patio. www. Rutherford St., PubWorldwide importers of beautiful and drakehouseoflandrumsc.com. atmosphere, burgers, unusual antiques, from surfboards to 864.457.2533 steak, lunch & dinner. safes, architecturals to furs, furniture
www.thehareandhound.com to jewelry, stage costumes to books; EXIT 864.457.3232. a special find for everyone!
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Tel: 864/457-6694
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Mon. - Sat. 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm “Wow!” “Best antique store ever” “We come back every weekend because you always have different things.”
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An American invention, the rocking chair appeared in the early 18th century, and the porch rocker is a traditional American phenomenon rarely seen elsewhere.
The Origin of the Rocker BY BIRGITTA WADE Contributor
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ur ancestors lived a simple life. When America was first settled, and later when the west was explored, one-room cabins only contained the barest of furnishings. A bed, a table, a bench or two for sitting, and perhaps a stool and a chest. All easy to make from single boards hewn from the virgin forest around them. As America became more settled, new immigrants brought new ideas, and as prosperity increased, so did the complexity of furnishings. It may surprise you that chairs as we know them today, the precursor to the rocking chair, started as thrones for royalty! Somewhere along the line, chairs were built for the common man and replaced benches. It wasn’t long until the rocking chair appeared in American homes, somewhere in the early 18th century. By the mid1700s, rockers were common in the United Stares and some believe the rocking chair was invented by Benjamin Franklin. What everyone seems to agree on is that the rocker is an American invention. Historians speculate that the rocking chair was inspired by early cradles, which has rockers so that the motion would soothe a cranky baby and put them to sleep. Who made that leap from cradle rocker to putting “skates” on chairs is not conclusive, but it certainly could have been Franklin. The Boston rocker, after all, was the classic version of many to follow throughout the years.
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305 Depot St. • Campobello, SC 24322 • 864-468-5200
The first rocking chairs were probably not that comfortable, but basically added the curved runners to chair forms rather than designing the rocker to reflect its function. Because of the added height, very early and crude rockers often had foot rests to compensate for the increased seat height from the floor. As styles evolved, Americans found favor with the British Windsor style with high backs and turned rungs. Windsors were made both as side chairs and as rockers, but today, the rockers are less valued than the chairs. A uniquely American design was the simple Shaker rockers sold around the mid 1800s and later were numbered based on size, and featured fabric tape seats. The epitome of pure elegance, the Shakers even made a tilting chair that was “almost” a rocker. They were also singularly comfortable and are today one of the most collected antique rocking chairs. Rockers generally seem to have been relegated to the nursery to rock babies, to the drawing room in front of a fireplace, and of course to the porch. As far as we know, the porch rocker is
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indeed a traditional American phenomenon, and rarely if ever seen elsewhere. Porch furniture ranged from elaborate Victorian wicker extravaganzas, always with a rocking chair or two and lots and lots of curlicues. But when we think of porch rockers, it’s the simple ladder back, wood slat seat rocking chair, painted or not, that come to mind. Everyone agrees that a properly built rocking chair is one of the most comfortable pieces you can own in your home. What you may not know is that about 100 years ago, rocking chairs were used in nursing homes and hospitals for patient therapy. It was discovered that the motion of the rocking chair helped patients relax, slowed down their systems, and even strengthened their muscles, while soothing them. Today, we found that rocking chairs are being used in various therapeutic venues, including helping children with attention issues stay in focus. Everyone loves a rocker, but who knew using one could also be of real benefit, not just comfort.
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American Country, primitives & decor Silver matching service (large collection in-store) Hours: Wed.- Sat. 10 - 5 or by appointment
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Old Town Antiques 104 North Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329 912-247-7785
Books on Bay 224 W. Bay St. Lower Savannah, GA 31401 912-663-1445
One of a Kind Antiques 105 North Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-0042
Fiesta & More 224 W. Bay St. Lower Savannah, GA 31401 912-238-1060
Motiques 204 North Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329 912-407-0088
Cobblestonelane Antiques Etc. 230 W. Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-447-0504
Past On Antiques 101 N. Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329
Jere’s Antiques 9 N. Jefferson St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-236-2815 www.jeresantiques.com
Aunt Tickie’s Antiques & Thrift Shop 102 N. Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329 912-414-4347 Whimsical Wonders 107A N. Laurel St Springfield, GA 31329 912-412-3590
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37th@Abercorn Antiques&Design 201 East 37th St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-0064 Antiques Emporium 122 East 38th St Savannah, GA 31401 916-236-8444 open every day! corner of Abercorn & 38th Savannah Antique Mall 912-232-1918 Arcanum Antiques Interiors 912-236-6000 Wright Square Antique Mall 14 W. State St. Savannah GA 31401 912-234-7600 Open 7 days a week
Southern Charm Antiques 250 Bull St. Savannah, GA 912-233-9797 www.southerncharmantiques.com Clipper Trading Company 912-238-3660 Circa Savannah 912-233-3667 Back in Time 912-447-8354 Alex Raskin Antiques 441 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-8205 Bull Street Auctions 2819 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-443-9353 7th Heaven Antique Mall 3104 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31404 912-355-0835
Twice but Nice 18486 Ga. Hwy 144 Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-727-4008
EXIT 76 Pojo’s Treasures & Things 755 N Coastal Hwy Midway, GA 31320 912-884-4455 Sun-Mon 12-5pm Tues-Sat 10-5pm
EXIT 49 Broad Street Antiques 912-437-4195 Southern Picker Antiques 1111 Magnolia Bluff Way SW #565 in the Darien Outlet Center Darien, GA 31305 912-289-1060 Mon-Sat 10-8pm, Sun. 11-6pm
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Oglethorpe Antiques & Interiors 106 Red Fern Village St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-634-1999
Maggie’s Antiques 2819 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31405 912-234-8834
1610 Frederica Antiques 1610 Frederica Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-634-1610
EXIT 90 Back Porch Antiques 30 Oak Level Rd Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-727-4447
Steed Antiques 100 Sylvan Dr. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-634-6820
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Match Safes were invented by Victorian entrepreneurs to keep early matches from striking on each other. Called vesta cases in England, they were produced from 1870 to 2910.
Keeping a Match Safe By LIBBY HOLLOWAY Contributor
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e all know what a safe is, right? We want our bank to have a safe to keep our money locked up, some of us have home safes to store important documents in and many Southerners have gun safes to keep their guns out of the reach of the children in the house. Has it ever occurred to you to put your matches in a safe? That’s right, a safe for those little stick things you light the grill with. In the mid-1800’s matches, called vestas in England where they were invented, were made much like the wooden kitchen matches we
have now. The difference is that the chemicals on the end of each match were much more volatile and did not require a special striking surface. Picture the scene in the movies where the cowboy lights a match by striking it on the bottom of his boot. It just wasn’t a good idea to run around with a box of matches bumping around in your pants pocket. Imagine what it meant to have a “hot seat” back then! The first vestas, and protective cases to hold them, were produced in the early 19th century by John Walker in Stockton-on-Tees in England. His cases were simple tin boxes designed to hold large
Since taking small numbers of matches along with you during the day was important something had to be done to keep them from striking on each other. Victorian entrepreneurs never let a simple problem like easily striking matches stop them for long. They put their minds to the task and came up with a small, pocket-sized box to safely carry matches in. Not only
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quantities of matches for home use in a safe and dry environment. Since Mr. Walker didn’t seek a patent others were soon producing versions of both matches and the boxes. Wall mounted metal holders such as cast iron or tin, often with lovely lithograph designs, became common household items. They were often produced as advertising premiums with brightly colored art. These boxes with ads have become particularly collectible though they don’t attract the larger prices that the pocket safes do.
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Interstate Antiques • Summer 2013 did our forefathers come up with a new gizmo, they figured out how to make it very decorative. Countries such as Germany, France and Japan joined in the production of these decorative necessities. The heyday of match safe production, or vesta cases as they were called in England, was from 1870-1920.
flowery). By the turn of the 20th century it had become acceptable for women to smoke in public and makers such as Cartier and Tiffany embraced the new market. Some of the safes produced at this time were more lavishly jeweled and decorated than the rings and bracelets women wore.
Match safes progressed from simple cases to elaborately decorated boxes with beautiful designs that are still much appreciated. Common materials were gold, silver, tin, brass, wood and even Bakelite. Leather, ivory and carved antler cases are less common. Decoration was often stamped or engraved into the metal cases. Also popular, were applied decorations including small painted ceramic plaques or coins. Later pieces were often figural with such shapes as animal heads, shoes or women’s legs. Cases with additional functions such as having cigar cutters, pin knives, etc. were made which caused match safes to an even more necessary accessory. Another popular segment with collectors is pieces produced in Asia with themes including buddhas, geisha, dragons, bamboo shoots and panda bears.
As with many types of collectibles, the advent of the internet and especially Ebay, made it easy to buy and sell small items such as match safes. Collectors seem to pay good money for just about everything deemed collectible and fakes began to flood the market. Since the 1970’s fake match safes, particularly the figural and risqué ones, have been produced. Even before then early, simple safes were adorned with small painted medallions taken from jewelry or boxes to make them more valuable to collectors. As with any collectible field, it is important to do your research before you start buying. Photos of quality pieces can be found on the International Match Association’s website, www. matchsafe.org. You can also visit collections in many museums including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Collection in the Smithsonian.
In the 19th century the decoration of match safes was predominantly male oriented (though some “manly” design popular in the 19th century are very ornate and
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I-95 ANTIQUES: FLORIDA DIRECTORY EXIT 373 EAST A1A Antiques 463146 State Road 200 Yulee, FL 32097 904-225-1950 The Old Flood Store Antiques 904-225-0902 Trailer Park Collectibles 702 Centre St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-491-4461 8 Flags Antiques 602 Centre St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-277-8550 The Country Store Antiques 219 S. 8th St. Fernandina, FL 32034 904-261-2633
Exit 318 Churchill & Lacroix Antiques 75 King St. Suite 121 St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-827-9009 CandLAntiques@comcast.net www.churchill-lacroix.com open every day 11am to 5 pm SOS Antiques 74 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-823-0008 BOOMA 77 San Marco Ave St. Augustine, FL 32084 207-752-0719 St. Augustine Antique Emporium Inc. 904-829-0544 A Step Back in Time 904-810-5829
Exit 268 Magnolia House Antiques 1078 Ridgewood Ave. Holly Hill, FL 32117 386-252-8086 5 buildings full of treasures Our Old Stuff Antiques 1005 Ridgewood Ave., U.S. 1 Holly Hill, FL 32117 386-238-7207 Shamrock Antiques 929 Ridgewood Ave Holly Hill, FL 32117 386-212-0479
Exit 215 Dusty Rose Antique Mall 1101 S. Washington Ave. U.S. 1 Northbound Titusville, FL 32780 321-269-5526 River Road Mercantile 219 S. Washington Ave. U.S. 1 Northbound Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-7475 Banana Alley Antiques 321-268-4282 Central Garage Antiques 213 S. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32796 321-264-7475 Wildwood Antique Mall at Sears Town Mall 3550 S. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32780 321-267-3737 open every day www.wildwoodantiquemall.com
Exit 201 Almost Antiques Estate Sales & Cleanouts 333 King St. Cocoa Village, FL 32922 321-505-3959
Exit 173 Grant Antique Mall 5900 U.S. 1 South Building Grant, FL 32949 321-726-6778 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Indian River Trading 9300 U.S. 1 Micco, FL 32976 772-664-1020 Antiques,Art,Junk & Funk Fisher’s Place 5900 U.S. 1 Grant, FL 32949 321-676-8727 “Mantiques” & Collectibles
Exit 147 Eclectus Antiques 1924 12th Court Vero Beach, FL 772-567-4962
Estate Sales of Vero Beach 1642 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL 32967 772-563-0019 10-5 mon-sat / 10-4 sunday
Exit 138 The Unique Antique Shop 4559 N. US.Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772-460-3131 Treasure Coast Antique Mall 4343 North U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772-468-2006 mon-sat 10-5 / 12-5 sun Vienna Trading Antique Mall 3401 South U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 772-461-1662 open everyday 10-5 Hidden Treasures 3128 North U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 772-460-8399 Laura’s Emporium 3957 South U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 772-468-0110 Pineapple Patti’s 2739 South U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 772-466-1008 White City Mercantile 1000 W. Midway Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34982 772-461-9003
Exit 87A Sims Creek Antique Mall 1695 Indiantown Road Jupiter, FL 33458 561-747-6785
exit 70 Circa Who 531 Northwood Road West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-655-5224 All About Details 512 Northwood Road West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-805-5889
Something Lively 538 Northwood Road West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-319-3151 Culpepper & Co. 1619 N. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 531-837-8090 Allison’s Architectural Salvage Co. 528 16th St. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-655-1022
exit 63 Carousel Antique Center 815 Lake Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-533-0678
exit 36 Sugar Chest Antique Mall 960 North Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-942-8601
exit 23 Cooper City Antique Mall 9800 Griffin Rd. Cooper City, FL 954-252-0788 open 7 days Fine Lion Antiques 9564 Griffin Rd. Cooper City, FL 954-680-6141
exit 4B Tyler Galleries 6914 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33138 305-759-4242
exit 1 Stone Age Antiques 3236 NW South River Dr. Miami, FL 33142 305-633-5114 Worth Galleries 2520 SW 28th Lane Miami, FL 33133 305-285-1330
Collective Collage beads, jewelry, antiques, & uniques 200 S. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 386-848-5873
Exit 249 New Smyrna Antique Mall 419 E. Canal St. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 386-426-7825 Coronado Antique & Collectible Mall 1433 S. Dixie Freeway (US1) New Smyrna Beach, FL 386-428-3331 Jeffs Antiques 501 S. Dixie Hwy New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 386-423-7610 open mon-fri 10-5, sat 10-4 Sunday..occasionally
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Time Travels in an Antique Mall By LIBBY HOLLOWAY Contributor
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ave you ever wanted to travel through time? When I was a kid I had a great imagination fired by the books I read. Our picnic table was a ship that could brave any storm, unless I was playing Swiss Family Robinson and needed to be shipwrecked. Sometimes I was an Indian maiden leading settlers safely through the woods across the street to their cabin (our back porch) where my mother would be waiting with snacks after the long and dangerous trek. Our basement was underwater caves and the garage was the sight of many moon landings. I am
an experienced time traveler from way back. I still do a little time travel now and then. I have a hard time convincing the neighbors I’m okay if I stand on the picnic table shouting “Hoist the mainsail” but I’ve found a more subtle way. I go to an antique mall or show. The adventure starts when you go through the doors and look around trying to decide which way to start. I like to start with the messy booths that have a little of everything. It reminds of the movies where the time traveler goes through space and time and little pieces of the past and future fly by in the atmosphere. If something catches my eye I can always stop and explore. Then I can begin to concentrate on some serious decade jumping. More dealers are specializing on one period or collectible area these days. I can visit the industrial age of the 19th century by observing the products of the early machine age. How about revisiting my Indian maiden days by looking at booths full of clay pots, woven rugs and turquoise jewelry. A booth full of primitive furniture and accessories becomes a settler’s cabin. Fine Federal furniture takes me to the days after the Revolutionary War when our country was young and its leaders were shaping our Republic. Of course
I want to bring a piece of history from my travels when I return to the present. People ask me what I collect and my answer is “one of everything” but the truth is I’m collecting a time line of artifacts. Many of these pieces have come from afternoon forays into antique malls during my travels. One of my favorite periods to visit right now is Mid-century modern. I love the Orwellian past and future at the same time feel. The ultimate in time travel is to see vintage pieces that celebrated the future. You know, the things people thought we’d be using in the 21st century. We still aren’t ready to live on Mars in a space station or in an underwater colony but I do wonder if people will use the designs that were inspired by those dreams from the 1950’s someday? Besides, these booths remind my of my favorite childhood sitcoms like “I Dream of Jeannie” and “The Brady Bunch”. Visiting a mall with lots of booths is almost like going to a museum of material culture. You can follow our ancestors as they went through times of exuberant celebration of our nation’s wealth to times of making do and reworking things when our country was struggling. You can track industrial
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I find it stimulating to give my imagination a little work out now and then. It breaks up the day to day grown up things I have to deal with. It’s even better when it breaks up a long trip. The next time you find yourself slipping into highway hypnosis just pull over to the nearest time travel station, otherwise known as an Antique Mall, and have an adventure of your own.
Libby Holloway is a Certified Appraiser of antiques and residential contents. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers where she is currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Directors. She is also a partner at Antiques and Such in Beaufort, SC. Libby can be contacted at www.LibbyHollowayAppraisals.com.
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Shabby Chic Shoppers BY STEPHANIE JADRNICEK Contributor
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eet...draw…spend! That’s the mission of Shabby Chic Shoppers Cash Mob in Walterboro, S.C. Inspired by cash mobs across the U.S., Kathy Phelps-Stieglitz and Heather Smith created Shabby Chic Shoppers to ‘keep their bucks in the Boro.’ The club helps support the local economy by shopping at local businesses. “The Shabby-Chic Shoppers Cash Mob is a shopping club for those who love to shop and want to help support our locally owned and operated businesses in the Walterboro area. Our goal is to help spur our local economy by gathering together on the same day, time and place to spend at least $10 or more at one local store,” said Phelps-Stieglitz. “At a predetermined time, an army of participants show up with cash in hand to support a local business.” After meeting in a public parking lot or the downtown waterfall plaza, the Shabby-Chic Shoppers randomly draw one business’ name from a hat and head over to surprise a lucky local business owner. In addition to providing adventurous fun for the participants, the shopping club also generates enthusiasm and anticipation among the local merchants every third Thursday of the month. Business owners anxiously await their turn in the cash mob’s drawing. “It’s a lot of fun to surprise the store owners. A lot of them are wondering when it will be their turn,” said Phelps-Stieglitz. “We’re getting a lot of positive responses from the store owners. Everyone wants to be next.” The club first met in March of this year at Zola’s Daughter Quilt Shop. “Zola’s is a cute little shop that has fabrics, thread and other sewing notions,” said Smith. “They also have some other cute items that are already sewn together and ready for purchase. We saw
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some items that include fabric checker game set, scarves, books and jewelry. They even offer quilting classes!” Later, the shoppers followed up with lunch at a local restaurant, Castillo’s. The spontaneous luncheon became an instant tradition. At the next month’s meeting they initiated another drawing for the selection of a local restaurant to support. Using Facebook as a means of communication, the ShabbyChic Shoppers select their preference of shops from a list of categories – antiques, jewelry, specialty shops, unique shops, books and personal services. After each shopping spree they post photographs of their cash mob adventures. Besides building the local economy, the shopping club is also building community. For example, two lady participants who had not seen each other in many years were reunited during one of the shopping club’s meetings. The two ladies had attended the same school in their younger years. However one had moved to Summerville, S.C., and the two had not seen each other for a long time. Phelps-Stieglitz said the most rewarding moment so far was when the group met for the first time and she and Whitten saw that others were also interested in supporting the local business owners. In her opinion, Downtown Walterboro draws a lot of attention from the tourists who visit the area, but not so much from the locals. However, it looks like that’s changing thanks to the Shabby-Chic Shoppers. “Downtown does well because of the tourists, but we want to bring the locals downtown to shop,” said Phelps-Stieglitz. “We’ve got a lot of neat stores, a good variety of shops. We want the locals to see the value in their own town and encourage them to ‘keep their bucks in the Boro.’”
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Back to the 50’s BY STEPHANIE JADRNICEK
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house has needs. When Greg and Tammy Pearson bought their 1913 farm house in Milton, W. Va., they understood this. “We could have done the house in many styles, but we fell in love with the 1950s styles, especially kitchen items,” said Greg. Although Tammy cringed at her 1980s laminate cabinetry at first – fighting off flashbacks from a previously owned home – she understood that the historic character of the farm house called out for more eccentricity than granite countertops could offer. So she left the cabinetry in place until a greater idea dawned. The king pen of the 1950s renovation was Tammy’s grandmother’s red formica and chrome table. Once Tammy
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Starting with their kitchen and continuing to the rest of the house, Greg and Tammy Pearson of Milton, West Virginia redesigned their 1913 farm house to go back in time to the 1950’s.
brought the same table where she had shared so many Christmas dinners into her new home, everything else just seemed to fall into place.
the 1953 Kelvinator Foodarama. Greg and Tammy looked high and low for this piece because Tammy wanted more freezer space than other 1950s models offered.
“Next was the 1957 Tappan Holiday Stove. There is hardly a scratch on it. We bought it for $60 at an Ohio antique store,” said Greg. “Works perfect. It has a Visiguide, timer and a perfect running clock.”
“We bought the Foodarama from its original 85 year old owner. It worked perfectly, but the paint was tired and it had received a couple of dents when the owner had moved it,” said Greg. “Tammy obviously loves red, so I painted it with an automotive base coat and a clear coat of paint. It’s a tank! We had to build a ramp and platform just to get it up onto our deck.”
After missing out on an antique wall oven on Ebay, Greg decided to give their 1980s Tappan wall oven a little retro makeover. He purchased a 1950s Tappan Deluxe “stove topper” from Ebay for $30 and rigged and rewired until the topper looked right at home. Continuing with the red and chrome theme, he sanded and scuffed the front glass and painted it safety red, using auto wheel well chrome for added sparkle. The focal point of the kitchen is
Pearson’s could turn their attention toward accessories. Items such as a GE Telechron kitchen clock, vintage toaster, Sunbeam can opener and a Hamilton Beach Blender added the right touch to round out the 1950s theme. Soon the spirit spread to other rooms of the house and the Pearson’s kept their eyes peeled for more mid-century items. They spotted their next addition at an antique store in Ohio – a 1951 Admiral Tele-Bar.
“This factory built entertainment center featured a 21 inch black Finally, it was time to address the and white television, AM-FM record player, 10 inch speaker and came cabinetry. But instead of starting complete with a built-in lockable over from scratch, Greg and Tammy decided to work with what bar featuring 32 glasses, a serving they had. By installing chrome tray and a trash receptacle,” said hardware and adding an accent of Greg. “It costs a whopping $895 red paint, they transformed 1980s in 1951 when the average price of blah to 1950s voila! a new car was $1,800! That’s like spending $10,000 on a similar item With the major renovations and today.” restorations behind them, the
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ABOVE: This 1951 Admiral Tele-Bar serves multiple entertainment needs and features its own full service bar! Greg and Tammy discovered that their 24 inch flat screen television fit perfectly. RIGHT: Greg gave their 1980’s Tappan wall oven a retro makeover to fit the 1950’s theme by inserting a 1950’s Tappan Deluxe stove topper and by glamming up the paint job.
Although it was love at first sight, the Pearson’s weren’t quite sure how to integrate the Admiral Tele-Bar into their home. They pondered fitting their 42 inch flat screen into it or possibly refurbishing the original television. But in the end they realized that a 24 inch flat screen fit perfectly and, though contrary to modern opinion, a 24 inch screen is adequate for everyday family consumption. Besides having the most unique house in the neighborhood, Greg and Tammy also enjoy the money they’ve saved from taking this approach. “Like so many others, we’re on a tight budget,” said Greg. “Buying our items patiently and doing all the work ourselves, we spent less than $2,500 on our kitchen project.”
ABOVE: Rather than investing money in new cabinetry, Greg and Tammy opted to rework their exisiting cabinets with new hardware and fresh paint. By re-purposing items, they were able to minimize costs. RIGHT: The 1953 Kelvinator Foodarama is the focal point of the kitchen. They purchased the fridge from its original owner in perfect working condition, it only needed a coat of paint! BOTTOM: The fridge even has built in shelving for eggs.
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