The Canandaigua Antique Show and Sale took place at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center on June 20. A long line of attendees wove around the hallway waiting to shop the displays put on by the Genesee Country Antique Dealers Association (GCADA). There was a strong and busy start to the show that was sustained for several hours with nearly 600 attendees. Enthusiastic buyers had high-quality furniture, artwork, jewelry, rugs, stoneware, folk art and more to choose from. As a special touch, the exhibit space had decorations for the 250th Anniversary of America.
GCADA, formed in 1948, supports educational events on antiques and grants to museums and historical groups. Their fall show is set for October 17 at Minett Hall in Henrietta, N.Y.
By A. Sue Weisler
Baker’s Bridge Antiques (Alfred Station, NY) displayed vintage clothing and accessories from another time.
A section of Dan Freeburg Antiques’ booth featuring country and period furniture and accessories. (Wilcox, PA).
Native American moccasins, rugs and pottery from Al Nelson Antiques (Toledo, OH).
The barber shop sign for $350 interested the father but not the daughter. Muleskinner Antiques (Williamsville, NY).
Customers arrived and quickly spread out in all directions.
Pondering a decision to buy this pair from Red Rooster Antiques (Auburn, NY).
An unusual chest adorned with buttons, $175, sat on top of a maple drop leaf table, $475. Lynn F. Davis Antiques (Dekalb, NY).
A signed handmade quilt depicting 48 states, $195, from D&L Antiques (Alexandria Bay, NY). First time exhibitors at this show, they brought fishing collectibles, snowshoes, toys and games.
A lineup of beer trays brought by Jim DeVolder (Rochester, NY). He also offered advertising items and midcentury accessories.
An artfully arranged still life of country items on display at the show. The Phinney Farm (Cazenovia, NY).
Customers examine vintage textiles from Pieces of the Past Antiques (Canandaigua, NY).
Michael Haskins Antiques (Palmyra, NY) brought a pair of c. 1820 andirons, $695, along with framed art and oriental rugs.
The 1830s horsehair chest, $295, had the original owner’s initials on the side. Lara Joyce Antiques (Westfield, NJ).
The original painting by Michael Wimmer for the 1994 edition of the Wizard of Oz, $7,500, was eye catching in Jeffrey Marks’ booth (Rochester, NY).
Customers examine items from Ponzi’s Antiques (Trumansburg, NY), including formal and country furniture, paintings and clocks.
The petite grained painted chest sold promptly in the show. American Antiques (Hammondsport, NY).
A papier-mâché piggy head could be added to your collection for $225. Christina’s Antiques (Red Creek, NY).
The elephant bookends by Jennings Brothers, $285, were snapped up by a collector who has other elephant collectibles. Antiques at the Glencroft (Clarence, NY).
An Old Hickory rocker, $145, served to display old maps. Christine Martin (Hammondsport, NY).
Customers peruse Native American jewelry, art and rugs in Susan Sauvageau Antiques’ booth (Seneca Falls, NY).
