Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Hillsborough Antique Show


The Hillsborough Antique Show and Sale is held three times a year. I almost never miss a show, especially the first one of the year held in February.

You most likely won't find any bargains here, but if you are a collector, this is show!
You can find your missing sterling silver pieces here, as well as fine art and jewelry. I like to go just for inspiration and to visit some of my dealer friends, however this time I was on the hunt for another confit pot to add to my collection.

With my new Droid in hand, I managed to capture a few images of unique items on display, like this Hermes wicker covered thermos. Wow! It was very expensive though!

A lovely "squash blossom" turquoise necklace. Someday....!

I thought this would be perfect for that cabin in the woods!

I resisted though....

Loved this mustard jar from France.

The dealer had a few items like this. But which one to choose?

After much wheeling and dealing, I bought this wonderful old mustard pot from France. Not the confit pot I was looking for originally, but a new addition to the few bistroware pieces I already have.

Here it is on the kitchen island waiting for me to decide where it will live. I can see a huge bouquet of flowers in it!

I also found this three tiered victorian stand. Not sure what I was thinking!
It can be used for many purposes though. I put it beside this chair in the sunroom for now.

And finally, this wicker chest. When I saw it, I thought it would be perfect as a night stand next to the bed in the pool house bedroom in Asti.

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I had saved this photo as inspiration, so when I saw the wicker trunk, the lightbulb went off! Question is, should I stencil black letters on the front or just leave it? Either way, don't you think it will make a great night stand?

With one last weekend of warm weather, we're heading up to Asti with a new mattress strapped on the roof. Yes, we will look like The Clampetts! But finally, we can set up the bedroom in the pool house. I can't wait to put it all together! I wrote about the pool house bedroom back in June here.

22 comments:

  1. Hi D, Love all of your purchase, especially the basket!!! Perfection. I love the victorian stand I can see this used for so many uses and I love the texture. Center of the table with wonderful desserts baked by your children!!!! The mustard pot is wonderful and I can totally see why you purchased it. Wish me luck, I am going tomorrow!!! Should be fun. Thank you for letting me know about this sale, KS

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  2. I love the wicker basket, and I would definitley stencil it.

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  3. The Clampetts - love it!

    I used my two British Rail laundry baskets as night tables for years, and learnt to keep the contents inside covered just in case I spilt something (not as often as you'd think). I was always looking for trays to hold things on top and give a solid surface for cups of tea etc. I hope you have better luck than I did!

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  4. I love the Dijon jar, simple but beautiful.
    I vote to leave the basket as it was purchased!

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  5. Love the mustard jar and the wicker chest. I cant' wait to see the room when you are done. I guess you got the bed you wanted?

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  6. You shop well! Love your purchases!!! I wouldn't stencil either...leave as is. Can't wait to see it in YOUR place!

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  7. Love your pictures and I would vote to keep the wicker as is..perfection!

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  8. What great purchases, I love the 3 tier stand you bought it looks perfect near that pretty chair! Have a great weekend, Martina

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  9. Great finds! I love the mustard pot...LOVE! And I do think that basket will make the perfect nightstand. I do think if you stencil it the value will probably decrease...but if that doesn't factor into your thinking I believe the stenciled lettering would look great. What a fun shopping expedition~ Hugs-Diana

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  10. Nothing like a good antique show. Oh, how I wish I could have tagged along. ;-)
    Love the treasures you returned home with. The basket used as a bedside table is super. Love the three tiered wicker stand. I can see lots of uses for this one. And the mustard pot ~ oh, I do love that one. Well, I loved each one you showed.
    Glad you had a terrific day. ~ Sarah

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  11. Nothing like a good antique show. Oh, how I wish I could have tagged along. ;-)
    Love the treasures you returned home with. The basket used as a bedside table is super. Love the three tiered wicker stand. I can see lots of uses for this one. And the mustard pot ~ oh, I do love that one. Well, I loved each one you showed.
    Glad you had a terrific day. ~ Sarah

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  13. Hi Dolores!
    I adore all your finds!!
    Great eye... I'm looking forward to seeing how the pool house bedroom turns out :)
    Good Luck my friend :)

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  14. Haloli Delores!
    Anti-i love it!Schöne Sonntag.Bussi.Luciene.

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  15. Stencil it for sure. Drooly mouth here looking at all those great items.

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  16. Looks like a beautiful show and you found some treasures! Don't you just love seeing so many antiques and interesting things all in one place! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Delores, I just love living vicariously through you & traveling to all these beautiful places AND the SHOPPING!! Don't know which of your purchases I love more....the 3 tiered piece by the chair is just darling....I'm sure you will figure out just the perfect things do put in it.
    Thanks for another great blog!!
    Sharon

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  18. Great finds! Happy Valentine's Day!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  19. Wow... I love all your shopping! The Dijon jar is amazing!!
    happy Valentine's Day!
    Etta

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  20. Beautiful finds and I LOVE the basket! What a great place and fun day!
    Happy Valentines Day!

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  21. That is looking a good show.And hopefully you got the good stuff for your day.Didn't you?

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