The 46th Annual Tolland Antiques Show

A Benefit for the Tolland Historical Society, this distinguished show features 18^th and 19^th century American furniture, accessories, textiles, rugs, prints, folk art, paintings, red ware and early iron.  Over sixty-five dealers make this show one of the premier events dealing in early Americana.

Already attracting New York City collectors, the show was featured in the Boston Globe as a destination location for interested collectors and browsers.  Tolland is on the annual buying road trip for several dealers who will be coming from a long distance.  Yet it is home to dealers as well those who will travel from the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic states.

“It is getting to be well-recognized nationally,” says local dealer, Steve Kochenburger of Willington Antiques.  “It is really known as the best little country show in the country because of the quality of the people who exhibit there.”

Show Director and Historical Society member, Kathy Bach, claims that the show is great both for the collector and first time browser.  “Many of these dealers are interested collectors themselves and have a wealth of knowledge about the items they are selling.  With this level of expertise present, it is a good place for someone who wants to learn more about antiques.”

Bach and Kochenburger look for dealers to exhibit items in original condition or with minimal restoration.  They also focus on having a show with a diversity of items.  

“We are delighted each year with the high caliber of our show, made possible by our returning dealers, their knowledge and their referrals,” says Bach.  “The Society and the dealers understand what a gem we have, and will continue to strive to maintain that excellence into the future.”

This year there will be short “Hot Topic” discussions to enhance your day at the show:

11:30 Tolland Green 1800s – Peter Palmer, Tolland Historical Society

12:30 A Railroad for Logging – Richard Symonds, Tolland Historical Society

1:00 Firearms & Accessories – Ron Pittinger, Dark Moon Antiques

1:30 Geologically Tolland – Marjorie Porter, Tolland Historical Society

2:00 Discussion and Q & A on Furniture, Weather Vanes and Folk Art – 

Antiques Dealers Daniel Olson, Ron Dionne and Stephen Corrigan 

2:30 Tolland Old Timers Chat, 20^th Century Tales of Tolland – Don Waldo, Ray Ludwig, 

Louis Bach  (and other guests)

 All booths are sold and there is a waiting list.  For more information about the show, contact Show Director, Kathy Bach at 860.872.7716, browse the Tolland Historical Society website or visit us on Facebook.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Exit 68 off I-84 follow signs

Early Buying beginning at 8:30 am, $15

Regular Buying beginning at 10:00 am, $8

Doors close at 4:00 pm

Luncheon Served 11-2

Free parking