Jan and John Maggs Antiques
Conway, Massachusetts
Newsletter -- May 23, 2007
Two of Jan's flower arrangements for last month's Post-England Gala.
Since last month's newsletter . . . .
. . . . we've had a most extraordinary month. The excitement began with our England Homecoming Gala. Buyers came to Conway from six states and gave us a weekend that surpassed our greatest expectations. Thanks to all who came, as well as to those who chose their purchases by phone or through the Internet.
With our bank account bolstered, we set off for Brimfield to fill holes in our inventory. We set up at two fields and shopped the rest. At the end of the week we were not disappointed by our finds; several are listed below, and others will travel with us to Rhinebeck this weekend.
Interesting news on the show front. Linda Turner's Riverside show during New Hampshire Antiques Week has been cancelled, as has Marilyn Gould's summer Wilton outdoor show. Signs of the times?
WEEKEND SHOP HOURS
Click here for a calendar.
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 26 & 27, 2007
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June 16 & 17, 2007
Mount Hope Farm Garden & Antiques Fair
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July 10, 2007
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July 11, 2007
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July 14, 2007
Dorset Antiques Show; Dorset, Vermont
Click here for our complete show schedule for 2007.
This Month's Featured Inventory
A Selection of Recent Finds
American Furniture
Country Hepplewhite four-drawer chest [#17725]
New England William and Mary high chest [#17733]
To visit our American Furniture Gallery click here.
English and Continental Furniture
Lavishly carved 17th century oak coffer [#17523]
Petite Queen Anne lowboy [#17732] SOLD
To visit our English and Continental Furniture Gallery click here.
Smalls
Georgian tea caddy in burl walnut veneer [#17576]
Set of four 18th century English pewter plates [#17738]
Set of six steel table knives with Meissen handles [#17653]
Set of six early 19th century steel forks with decorated horn handles [#13463]
Chinese covered bowl [#17547]
Rhenish Bellarmine jug with bearded man face [#17545] SOLD
Pair of period hurricane chimneys [#17744]
Blown Georgian smoke bell [#17374]
19th century Scottish horn beaker [#17252]
Small horn beaker with carved initials J•A [#17322]
Large horn beaker with scribed base [#17259]
Elegant 18th century Dutch two-tier chandelier [#17605] SOLD
Pair of Georgian pushup candle holders [#17606] SOLD
Boxwood dice cup [#17614]
To visit our Smalls Galleries click here.
Jewelry
Almandine garnet and diamond ring [#16100]
Ruby and diamond double eternity ring with two snakes [#17665] SOLD
18th century emerald and diamond ring [#16099] SOLD
To visit our Period Jewelry Gallery click here.
Rugs
Small Oriental table mat [#17728] SOLD
Tekke table runner [#17722]
To visit our Carpet Gallery click here.
Since January, we've published the monthly entries from the 1873 diary of Jennie Williams. Although she was a very ordinary middle-class resident of Franklin and Hampshire Counties, her writings provide an interesting picture of daily life in this area 134 years ago. This month we're happy to publish May 1873.
Tales of the Trade
A wonderful surprise, discovered after our return from England. Read The Dutch Spice Cabinet.
The Back Page
The most unique of the four flower arrangements at our opening is the subject of this month's Back Page. Click here for a look.
Pippin's Page
For all who enjoy seeing pictures of our snow leopard Bengal, follow this link to Pippin's Page.
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Thanks for taking the time to read our little monthly. As always, we encourage you to e-mail any comments that might make the newsletter more useful to you. Just click the mailbox, or write to jmaggs@jmaggs.com.
And we thank you for being a customer.
John and Jan
