The 7th Cross River Winter Antiques Show opened to a lively crowd of anxious buyers bright and early on Sunday morning, March 7. The one-day show, hosted by Cord Shows, has battled Mother Nature’s wrath in the past; this year, however, unseasonably warm temperatures and bright sunshine had the buying public eager to get out of the house.
This show has a loyal and dedicated following, with buyers from throughout the region on hand to shop it. Merchandise ranges from fashionable couture from the Nineteenth through the Twentieth Century to jewelry to country furnishings.
An eclectic array of merchandise was offered at Reclaimed Memories, Danville, N.J., with items including an original poster for Woodstock and a selection of early Orientalia.
Early glass, a nice paint decorated blanket box, country smalls and a selection of paintings were offered at Chester Cwilichoski, Ansonia, Conn., while another paint decorated blanket box was attracting attention at Sally Wistman, Danbury, Conn. Wistman also offered a nice chrome tea cart that sold from the booth shortly after the show opened and a neat pair of Lucite tables.
Festive holiday collectibles were displayed at Homestead House Antiques, Madison, N.Y., with items including everything from pulp and papier mache Christmas trees and snowmen to Halloween black cats, jack-o-lanterns and horns. The dealer reported numerous sales at opening; especially popular was the assortment of Halloween.
Diana R. Virrill, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., filled her display with a varied assortment of smalls, including a large collection of ice fishing decoys that ranged in form from fish to mice.
A good assortment of pottery was offered by At Home With Heidi, Stratford, Conn., with items including a rare Roseville hanging planter in the moss pattern.
The next show for Cord Shows will be the 4th Vintage Clothing and Accessories show in Danbury, Conn., April 10 and 11. For further information, www.cordshows.com or 914-273-4667.
