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My next Two Shows

Vermont Dealers Show, July 31 and Aug. 1, in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont........and MidWeek, Manchester, NH, Aug 11 and 12. Midweek is an especially strong collection of some of the finest dealers o... See More

Vermont Dealer Show

Mandy and I are in Woodstock Vermont. Set up is tomorrow for the VADA show, and the show opens at the Union Arena Saturday morning.

Update on Meghan

Many in the antiques business have inquired about my daughter Meghan, who has helped my at many shows in the past. Meghan is graduating this year from High School where she had an awesome year. AP S... See More

Showcase

Important American Nautical Powder Horn

New England, early 19th Century. Profusely engraved on horn with extraordinary skill and detail, the engravings augmented by painted wood, brass, pewter, bone, and colored inks. Full coverage decorat... See More

Fireman's parade hat fronticepiece, depicting William Penn

Pennsylvania, attributed to the noted artist John Archibald Woodside, Sr. 1781-1852. Oil on leather, ca. early 19th century. Dramatic rendering of powerful horses with flowing manes flanking a port... See More

Special examples of American 18th and 19th century paint decorated objects, folk paintings, folk art, historical wooden ware, and early furniture.