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ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR IN SUTTONS BAY
Date: 09/30/07
Time: 1:00 TO 4:00
Location: SB Community Friendship Center
Suttons Bay Township & Bingham Township
On Sunday, September 30th from 1-4 pm the Antique Appraisal Fair will
be in full swing at the Suttons Bay Friendship Community Center (FCC)
for the third consecutive year.
At the FCC Antique Appraisal Fair, one can learn about the history and
value of a piece of antique furniture, jewelry, china, pottery,
silverware, postcard, fishing tackle,or other curio for only $5.00. For
the first time, categories for 2007 include antique firearms.
Expert appraisers and experienced antique dealers generously volunteer
their time to assist the Center in bringing this community service to
area residents. The event is modeled after appraisal fairs organized by
Dick Sheppard, former owner/operator of Danbury Antiques in Suttons
Bay. Dick specialized in "English Smalls" and possessed an immense
general knowledge about antiques.
The old Grange Hall at 201 Broadway has been FCC’s home for the past 19
years. FCC Director, Peggy Core sees it as “a particularly appropriate
location for an event that celebrates the history of familiar and
unusual items that probably were used during the time the National
Grange was formed.” Grange halls such as the one in Suttons Bay have
functioned since 1867 as rural community centers where neighbors could
meet for educational events, dances, potlucks, town meetings, and other
gatherings and activities … like an Antique Appraisal Fair!
And now is a good time to survey family "treasures" with an eye to
clearing out closets and attics, because this year’s event will feature
a "BUY AND SELL” arena. Sellers can bring in an antique item, provide a
brief description of it, set an asking price, and display it in the BUY
& SELL arena. When someone purchases it, the Center receives a
percentage of the sale price and the seller gets a check for the bigger
share. Buy & Sell Forms will be available for pick up prior to or at
the Fair.
There is no charge to come in and listen to the evaluations or to
purchase from the "buy and sell" arena. Visitors are sure to hear
plenty of interesting conversations and useful facts. For further
information, call FCC Director, Peggy Core at 271-4630. |
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