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Click for a larger view Click for a larger view A sampling of treasures found at past fairs...

Far left: Pepsi, Coca Cola, Hires Root Beer, KC Soda and many other pieces of collectible soft drink advertising. Fraser Valley Antiques & Collectibles Club, New Westminster.

Left: This huge assortment of vintage scarves attracted a lot of interest...most of these colorful accents were in the Mod styles of the 1960's and early 1970's.
Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Far left: Eye-catching displays of fun, costume jewelry. Magpie, Vancouver.

Middle left: A saavy collector quickly snapped up this Edison Fireside model Phonograph, first introduced in 1909 and distinguished by its striking floral motif.

Left: Sought-after portable Singer Manufacturing Co. sewing machine with lots of the original accessories included.
Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Far left: This display showcased well-curated pieces from the Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and Art Deco periods, and included lamps and other metal wares, pottery and art.

Left: Vintage wooden boxes lined with old postage stamps, left-over fabric, etc...a unique and decorative way to reuse and recycle!
Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Far and near left: Beautiful arrangements of depression-era kitchenalia, china & pottery.

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These emerald green ribbed glass canisters and shakers, produced by USA company Owen-Illinois in the 1920's-30's, were on offer by The Gleaner...hard to find these with their lids and labels still in such great condition.
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The Retro Design & Antiques Fairs remain a great source for fab old hats, classic leather and fur purses, satin and beaded evening bags, plus lots of other retro glam accessories for all you fashionistas out there!
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You'll always find multiple vendors showcasing antique, estate and vintage costume jewelry such as these high-quality rhinestone pieces from the 1950's and 60's by sought-after Canadian designer Sherman. Signed pieces by other collectible makers such as Eisenberg, Weiss, Miriam Haskell, and Kramer can also be found.
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Excellent selection of hand-cut crystal, including decanters, vases, bowls, and stemware.

Left: Professionally taxidermied and mounted fish make impressive decor pieces...wouldn't this one look great at the cabin?
Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Far left: Collection of desirable hand-painted Royal Winton pottery.

Middle left: If you hate the sound of electronic alarms, try one of these throw-back Snoopy-motif wind-up clocks from the 60's-70's.

Left: Bits of carved wood, amber, jade and other semi-precious stones.
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Very cool selection of old 45's produced in multi-colored vinyl by RCA Victor, KAPP, Wallis Original Records and others...the retro record player was pretty nifty too!

Left: Vibrantly colored vintage fruit crate label. Framed, these old labels make unique pieces of decorative art.
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Believe it or not, some people still prefer to go 'old school' with these low tech adding machines, phones and typewriters!

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Mid-century wrought iron bar stools in amongst the other funky finds in this booth.

Left: Impressive gilt-metal and stone winged figural clock surrounded by other stylish antique clocks.
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Well-organized assortment of ephemera, including postcards, photographs, documents, books, military items and more.

Left: Looking for a cameo? You've come to the right place! Cameos of all types and sizes as well as other distinctive brooches to choose from...
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Far left: Art Nouveau cameo glass, carved jade pendants, turquoise and silver jewelry, enamel boxes and other precious treasures... Magpie, Vancouver.

Middle left: Pristine hand-made Communion gown with lace and ruffle trimmings. Also on offer, sets of fine-quality Irish linen napkins.

Left: Lush display of fabric florals, used in the past (and present!) by the style-saavy as brooches or striking headwear accents.

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Eclectic array of sports and hobby collectibles, pottery, wood and other 'mantiques'.

Left: Tools, tools and more tools...plus lots of old brass fixtures, wood-handled corkscrews, keys and what-the-heck-are-these!

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Far left: Jewelry designers will find useful base materials such as these strung beads made from a wide variety of semi-precious stones.


Left: Stunning mid-century Modernist lucite and metal floor lamp, one of many rare and unusual items from a discerning collector liquidating his long-time collection of Art Deco to 1960's pieces.
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Far left: Intricate and highly-detailed First Nations carving.

Middle left: A rare Moorcroft inkwell in the desirable Pomengranates pattern, circa 1920's. The Moorcroft factory is still in production today, and continues to produce quality art pottery.

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Selection of retro sunglasses.

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Far left: Australian Art Nouveau pewter tray nestled among Scandinavian, French and Italian art glass and pottery.

Left: You'll also find things to fascinate and delight the kids, including early games and puzzles, dolls and toys, miniature and doll-sized items, and more...
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Far and near left: If you're looking for original oil, acrylic, watercolor or reverse paintings, framed prints and other decorative accessories, you've come to the right place!

 

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Far left: A wonderful array of old Russian and European glass Christmas ornaments attracted well-deserved attention. The figural ornaments, especially any Santa figures, are particularly popular and tend to command the highest prices.

Left: This hard-to-find Roseville pottery jardiniere and pedestal set in the attractive Freesia pattern, circa 1945, was a quick seller. The floral lines of the later Roseville years continue to be in demand, and pieces in rare patterns and shapes are avidly sought after by collectors.

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Display of hand-painted head vases, produced mainly in Japan in the 1950's as novelty ware, and highly collectible today for their kitschy appeal.

Left: A little bit country, a little bit shabby chic...both design styles have many fans and good, decorative pieces go fast!

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Royal Winton pottery, fine hand-painted china, shimmering Murano glass and other attractive objets d'art. Magpie, Vancouver.

Middle left: Desirable Catalin crib toy from the 1940's in olive green with caramel and butterscotch detailing.

Left: This selection of vintage jewelry included necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and more...and the mannequin was also for sale!

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Eye-catching trio of multi-colored Japanese kimonos. Other Japanese items to be found were dolls, tin wind-up toys, ceramics, and much more...

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Vintage lighters and other smoking paraphernalia drew in the tobacciana collectors.

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Far & middle left: Beautiful Art Deco satin glass charger in the style of Rene Lalique, with geometric bird and floral motif.

Left: This Triumph child or mending-size antique cast iron and wood sewing machine caused quite a stir -- a rare find indeed!

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Far left: Interesting display of pocket knives, pens, lighters, etc.

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Harlequin Pottery was first introduced by Homer Laughlin (USA) in 1936 and sold exclusively through Woolworth Company. They rereleased Harlequin for their 100th anniversary in 1979 and it continues to be prized by collectors for its vibrant colors and Art Deco shapes.

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Colorful grouping of Czechoslovakian pottery dating from between the two World Wars, circa 1918-1939. These hand-painted Czech pieces are typically bright, cheerful and fun to collect!

Left: A pleasing mix of linens, pottery, glassware, and framed floral prints in soothing pastel tones.

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Far left: A vintage crocodile travelling bag with brass-buckled straps.

Left: These tins were in unusually good condition, with still-vibrant finishes. The wide assortment included tea and coffee containers made by Nabob, Tetley's, Hills Bros. and Gold Standard, as well as tobacco, biscuit and toffee tins of all shapes and sizes.

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Impressive 19th century sterling silver commemorative urn with repousse decoration in high relief.

Left: Antique loo table and other pieces of occasional furniture in walnut, oak, rosewood, maple, pine, mahogany, and other rich woods can usually be found sprinkled throughout the show. Also to be found, antiquarian and collectible books, postcards and other ephemera.

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Basket of teddies and other stuffed animals...you'll always find a good variety of classic toys and dolls to choose from.

Left: Very funky stained glass table lamp in multi-colored jewel tones. The hand crafted mosaic-style sculpturing added interest and depth to this 1960's beauty.

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This arrangement of meticulously restored antique Chinese furniture and accessories included traditional chests and cabinets, altar tables, baskets, and much more.

Left: Vintage suitcases can be repurposed today as decorative accents and creative storage solutions.

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Holiday wares continue be highly collectible, including hand-decorated Christmas ornaments, Santas, yuletide china, etc.

Left: Neat row of old wooden duck decoys.

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Far left: A carpenters delight! Along with these old wooden planes, this vendor's table also featured a wide array of other wood-handled tools, both primitive and industrialized, including hammers, jacks, scrapers, witchets, calipers, and much more.

Left: This trellis-pattern Charlotte Rhead charger was one of a large collection of desirable pieces by the world-renowned Art Deco pottery designer.

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The pleasing pastel shades of this pink, blue and yellow Petalware display attracted many a collector wanting to add pieces to their existing sets. This booth also featured multi-colored mixing bowls in varying sizes, kitchen gadgets of all types, pressed glass, enamelwares, Medalta crocks, etc.

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A collection of stylish Art Nouveau jewel boxes nestled amongst a display of clocks, including ornate gilt-metal, Jasperware, enamel and porcelain.

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Far left: Anyone looking for early collectible toys was not disappointed! This booth featured an amazing assortment, including old train sets, tin and mechanical toys, soldiers, teddy bears, and much more. Highlights included an impressive tin ferris wheel in terrific condition, a colorful Skybird Flyer, and a Humpty Dumpty Circus, complete with hard-to-find tent. A Bakers Dozen Antiques, Vancouver.

Left: Interesting old wooden cabinet with Dy-o-La Home Dye advertising and white porcelain knob.

Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Far left: Red-headed kewpie doll, more interesting from the rear!
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This bright display of electric wall clocks lit up the room and appealed not only to the advertising collectors but also to those looking to add that funky retro look to their kitchens or rec rooms. Fraser Valley Antiques & Collectibles Club, New Westminster.
Left: A sleek matched pair of bronzed metal lamp bases shaped as stylized cats -- the difficulty of finding both pieces of a set always adds a premium to their combined value.
 

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