This month, NHADA welcomes new member John Sidelli Antiques and Fine Art, Westport, Massachusetts.  John specializes in Americana and painted furniture and has been in business since 1966.  Currently, he exhibits at the Peter Mavris shows. NHADA also welcomes Herbert Barup of Hogback Vintage, Johnson, Vermont.  Herbert specializes in early Americana & folk art, 18th & … Continue reading Happy Holidays from NHADA →

Daylight Savings Time is upon us as we move towards winter with shorter days and longer nights. But, still lots to do around the state, with many antiques shops remaining open year round. Watch for holiday open houses and sales. The next Portsmouth Antiques Show, managed by Peter Mavris, and held at the Frank Jones … Continue reading DECEMBER 2017 NEWS FROM NHADA →

New Hampshire is enjoying a beautiful autumn of sunny days and cool nights with a few days of 80 degree temperatures as well.  A great time to take an antiquing road trip!  Many shops are open year round and many seasonal shops stay open into November and December. The Portsmouth Antiques Shows, managed by Peter Mavris, … Continue reading November 2017 NEWS FROM NHADA →

August and the 60th Annual NHADA Antiques Show have come and gone; the show was stunning and show attendance set an all time high for the NHADA event.  Thank you to everyone involved with the show: volunteers, show management staff, exhibiting dealers, Govenor Sununu and longtime NHADA member dealer Howard Oedel (96!) for the official … Continue reading October 2017 NEWS FROM NHADA →

Tom Balon is the new owner of the Concord Antiques Gallery in Concord, New Hampshire.  Tom has many interests including renewable electric power generation, vintage racing and sports cars as well as the development and preservation of architecturally interesting commercial buildings.  He purchased the building that houses the Concord Antiques Gallery about three years ago.  … Continue reading June 2017 NEWS FROM NHADA →

Josh Steenburgh and Bev Weir-Longacre, co-chairmen of the NHADA Annual Show, are putting the final special touches on the 60th Diamond Anniversary Show, scheduled for August 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2017.  A reminder that a wine and cheese event for the public will be added this year on Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and attendees, 30 years and under, … Continue reading May 2017 NEWS FROM NHADA →

NHADA sends condolences to the friends and families of John Hart, of Nimmo and Hart Antiques, and Paul Fredyma, of Marie-Louise Antiques, both long time members of NHADA.  Nimmo and Hart Antiques, based in Middle Springs, Vermont, for over 4 decades, was known for early English furniture and choice smalls.  Paul, and his wife Marie … Continue reading April 2017 News from NHADA →

Snow has blanketed most of New Hampshire during these early days of December, creating iconic New England views wherever you travel in the state.  Shops are warm and welcoming, and decorated for the holidays.  I hope some of everyone’s Christmas shopping will include a stop at one or two shops to find the perfect gift … Continue reading December 2016 News from NHADA →

NHADA   Another exciting Antiques Week in New Hampshire has come and gone.  Attendance at the NHADA show again exceeded the previous year.  Peter Sawyer shared the following story with me regarding Hope French who lives in Plymouth, NH. Peter has known her for several years and when she stopped by his booth this year, … Continue reading September 2016 News From NHADA →