Greenwich Historical Society Puts Finishing Touches on Antiquarius Weekend

Whether you’re a lover of fine antiques, eager to catch a glimpse of Greenwich’s most spectacular homes or just ready to start celebrating, Antiquarius, the Greenwich Historical Society’s annual series of high-style holiday events, may be just the ticket.

Festivities begin with the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show, produced by Frank Gaglio, Inc. This year’s show has been expanded to three days—Dec. 4 through Dec. 6—and will feature more than 40 vendors displaying 18th- to mid-20th-century art, decorative objects, estate jewelry, furniture, prints and vintage accessories. The show is specially curated for the Greenwich market and offers a broad range of styles and price points—perfect for those seeking pieces for home decorating as well as for collectors. New this year, representatives from New York auction house Doyle will be available by appointment on Friday, Dec. 4, to help determine just how much your family heirlooms are really worth. Tickets are $15.

If you’re interested in shopping the show before it opens to the public, there is a “Back to the Future” themed preview party on Dec. 3, chaired by Sabrina Raquet, M.E. Kjaernested and Jeanine Getz with design chair Samantha Knapp of Tiger Lily. The preview party will feature early shopping, champagne, cocktails, a light buffet supper and entertainment. Tickets are $150.

The Holiday Boutique at Christ Church Greenwich, chaired by Catie Salyer and Samantha Mollett, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9, with holiday shopping and unique gift and holiday items. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and the boutique will be open all day on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Holiday House Tour, chaired by Courtney Beiger and Morgan Melnikoff, will take place on Dec. 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and spotlight five incredible properties and a cozy club luncheon (from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m). New this year is “Toast of the Tour” (4 to 6 p.m.), chaired by Catherine Tompkins and Elizabeth Lake. Hosted at an exquisite Greenwich Landmark home, the champagne reception will feature renowned interior designer Charlotte Moss, who will give an informal talk about her latest book, Garden Inspirations. House tour tickets are $110.

Antiquarius 2015 is sponsored by Betteridge, David Ogilvy & Associates Realtors, Douglas VanderHorn, NEBCO Insurance Services, LLC, Cornerstone Contracting and Doyle New York, with Moffly Media’s athome magazine as exclusive media sponsor.

For general information and to purchase tickets, visit www.greenwichhistory.com/antiquarius or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10.

Funds raised support special exhibitions, preservation initiatives, education programs, a library and archives focused on all things Greenwich and the Bush-Holley Historic Site.