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Antiques of all kinds at annual Lewes show
The Delaware Doll and Toy Collectors Club takes over several tables at the Coastal Collectible and Antiques Show sponsored by Lewes Historical Society. The club was formed in 1949. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
August 24, 2022
More than 40 vendors filled the grounds of the historic complex Aug. 20 during the Lewes Historical Society’s 2022 Coastal Collectibles and Antiques Show. A large crowd wandered through an array of antiques including dolls, bottles, tools, toys, jewelry, comics, games, glassware, silverware, furniture, wall hangings, vintage ice cream memorabilia, sports posters, nautical items and even thimbles.
Craftsman George Neuberger offers custom fishing rods and exotic writing instruments at his Works of Art booth.
Raymond Montsch of Dover enjoys talking about the history of the High Wheelers Club’s collection of antique bikes.
Charles “The Rev” Covington says he is one of only a small handful of people still practicing the art of making corn husk cords, chair seats and husk baskets.
The Ice Screamers, Doris Farace, left, and Heather Torasello of Warrington, Pa., collect and sell vintage soda fountain collectibles.
Michael Wallin, left, and Michael Guarraia, of MG Custom Lighting in Baltimore, Md., show off their unique light creations.
One of MG Custom Lighting’s creations is made from a vintage slide projector.
Jim Martin of Barn Door Antiques in Dagsboro, has an impressive collection of vintage toys for sale.
Yabba Dabba Doo. A Flintstones collection, featuring a Bamm Bamm doll, is for sale at Barn Door Antiques in Dagsboro.
Members of the Delaware Seaside Railroad Club stand by their display. They are (l-r) Mike Karas, Bob Schadewald and Dave Lawrence. The club has several upcoming events, including its annual Indian Summer Toy and Train Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Roxana Firehouse on Route 20.
One of the best things about the annual collectibles and antiques show is the chance to spend time browsing through items reminding us of yesterday.
Jullian Montsch, 14, a member of the High Wheelers, rides his penny-farthing bike in downtown Lewes during the Coastal Collectibles and Antiques Show.
The Oliver C. Standard Visible Writer dates back to the late 1800s into the early 1900s.
Troll dolls, one of the top 100 all-time favorite toys, date back to 1959 when a Danish fisherman made a wooden doll for his daughter. The sought-after collectibles hit their stride in the 1960s and 1970s.
Just about anything can be a collectible – even thimbles on display at the Philadelpia Thimble Society booth.
Vintage toys, like this Ferris wheel, are becoming harder and harder to find. Vendors at the LHS show had plenty to offer.
Of course. A vintage Santa Claus and elf are looking for a new home.
