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Lewes Historical Society holds antiques show
BY DAN COOK PHOTOS
August 15, 2011
Garage Sale Antiques of Lewes displayed many items at the 48th annual event.
Tom Abbenante, left, and Brian Rybicki of Washington, D.C., help carry out a purchased antique hope chest for a friend while Frank Jacobs of Lewes follows with a similar find.
Some ladies would lose their head over this antique feather hat from Tom and Debbie Santmyer of Dagsboro .
Jane Hood of Lewes displayed this unusual child's sleigh at the annual historical society event.
Mak and John Peterson of Lewes are given a demonstration of an antique phonograph by Charles White of Country Treasures Antiques.
Gabby Nadig of Lewes and her mother Paula look for antique mirrors from "Country Treasures Antiques" for a home makeover they are completing.
Paul and Amanda Breger of Wilmington shops for antique glassware from "Blue Heron Antiques" of Laytonsville, Md. Vintage hand-painted china, American brilliant cut glass and depression glass were just a sample of the glasswear displayed by many of the vendors.
Janet Messina of Lewes and her friend Tim Latham admire an antique desk from Mother Fletcher Antiques as proprietor Ed Shockley, right, looks on. The Lewes Historical Society Antiques Show has the distinction of being the society's oldest continuing tradition. Comprised of many quality antique dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region, the show attracts over 2,500 visitors.
Bob Gore of Philadelphia examines a microscope from Bloomers Antiques.
Abigail McGowen of Wilmington admires the 1930 French pedal-driven horse from the Country Treasures booth at the Lewes Historical Society's 48th annual Antiques Show held at the historical society complex Aug. 6. Vendors from around the East Coast displayed their wares, from glassware and nautical treasures to art and antiques from every era.
