Jan and John Maggs Antiques
Newsletter -- May 12, 2008
Volume 5, number 4
Happy Spring!
Since last month's newsletter . . . .
In the hands of its new promoter, Frank Gaglio, the Guilford, CT antiques event was transformed. The many buyers who came all marveled at the improvement in quality of this long-running show, which had declined in recent years. Many dealers reported excellent sales, and we're confident that Guilford will regain its reputation as one of New England's most satisfying antiques venues. Use this link to read part of Laura Beach's coverage of Guilford in "Antiques and the Arts Weekly".
Our April gala was a great success. Buyers came from all over New England, as well as from New York and Pennsylvania. Several had come to the shop for the first time, while many are "regulars." We had a delightful time chatting with buyers we haven't seen for a time as well as those we see more regularly. We're most grateful for the support of these friends. Click HERE for a few pictures of the shop before the buyers came.
We recently had the opportunity to buy privately several pieces from a fine collection of 17th and 18th century furnishings and have just returned from a trip to central Virginia. We made the journey home with our van and trailer packed with good, early things. We hope to publish some of these newest acquisitions in our June Newsletter.
BRIMFIELD happens this week. If you're thinking of going, click the following link for The Savvy Shopper's Guide to Brimfield.
WEEKEND SHOP HOURS
Because of our busy schedule of antiques shows, our shop is not open every weekend. To find out when we'll be open, use the link below. Of course, we'll be happy to open our doors at other times. In either instance, a call ahead is advised.
Click here to see our calendar for the next few weeks.
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 24 & 25, 2008
Dutchess County Fairgrounds; Rhinebeck, NY
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June 8, 2008
Tilley Pond Park; Darien, CT
Click here for our complete show schedule for 2008.
This Month's Featured Inventory
American Furniture
English Furniture
A group of early carved oak bible boxes
Accessories
17th and 18th century brass candle holders
19th century brass candle holders
Paintings
A run of The Magazine Antiques from 1922 through 1960 at a closeout price
Or browse our current stock by clicking on any of the images below.
This Month's Feature
A visit to Lincoln Cathedral on our last trip to England. Click here to see some of the pictures we took.
Tales of the Trade
An interesting adventure in Washington DC. Greetings from Camelot
Pippin's Page
Click here for this month's picture of our little snow leopard.
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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