Jan and John Maggs Antiques
Conway, Massachusetts
Newsletter -- August 16, 2004
Our friend and neighbor Alan Parker turning part of the summer's second cutting of hay last weekend.
SHOP TALK
The closing weeks of Summer are passing too quickly. The north side of our barn (visible in the picture above) still awaits its promised refurbishment and paint, and our list of projects seems to get longer, rather than shorter. Despite the shaky economy, our sales have been strong, both in our shop and at shows. We've replaced our most expensive summer show with three less expensive ones, with resultant gains in sales, profitability, and buying opportunities. The listing of new inventory below contains several recent finds as well a a sampling of some of our stock of stoneware.
In next month's newsletter...
As the colder months approach, it's time to start thinking about the fireplaces that have been dormant all summer. Next month's newsletter will include a special feature on hearth cooking, including links to interesting sites, a few local resources, a few reference works, and pictures of hearth cooking accessories in our inventory.
As a customer, you are one of our most valuable assets. We thank all of you and hope that you enjoy this month's newsletter.
John and Jan
Featured Inventory
The listing below is a sampling of recent acquisitions, including a couple of particularly wonderful things. Click on the highlighted text for more information and pictures.
A sensational early Queen Anne lowboy. SOLD
An excellent flat-top maple Queen Anne highboy. SOLD
A figured maple four-drawer chest on bracket base. SOLD
A painted cherry tall chest with two drawers over four. SOLD
A set of six Continental or English paint-decorated plank-seat side chairs. SOLD
A petite slant-lid desk on ogee bracket base. SOLD
A grouping of ovoid stoneware jugs. SOLD
Upcoming Shows
Our next show will be on the 28th and 29th, when we'll be back at Hancock Shaker Village in Hancock, Massachusetts. more....
The third round of this summer's Brimfield shows will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. more....
On Saturday, September 11, we'll exhibit in Salisbury, Connecticut. more....
One week later we'll be at another "first-time-for-us" show, this one in Newport, Rhode Island. more....
On September 25 & 26 we join with other members of the Vermont Antiques Dealers' Association more....
To see a complete listing of our show schedule for 2004, click HERE.
This Month's Feature
In this issue of our newsletter, we offer the third in our
series of twelve pictorial articles on our restoration of our home. This month's chapter shows
highlights of the demolition work that preceded our reconstruction of the house. Click on
PHASE I: DEMOLITION for a look.
Tales of the Trade
Why are cradles so difficult to sell? We call this month's tale "The Cradle Conundrum".
Links
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And we thank you for being a customer.
John and Jan