Our 62nd New Hampshire Antiques Show will include a loan exhibit “Gerry Williams and Friends, Mid-Century Studio Pottery in New Hampshire.” Over 50 pieces made by Williams and others will be on display. Williams (1926-2014), who lived and worked in Dunbarton, NH, was a major presence in the studio pottery world in the last half … Continue reading NHADA News: July 2019 →

The NHADA would like to highlight Flying Pig Antiques in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, opened last month by Connecticut antiques dealer Ian McKelvey and Massachusetts antiques dealers Kris and Paul Casucci. The renovated shop features 40 dealers from New England and New York in booths and cases in a 4,900-square-foot building. The regular shop hours are … Continue reading NHADA News: April 2019 →

The NHADA is pleased to feature Don Olson as our Dealer of the Month. As a new feature on our website, please view our featured dealers here. We are also pleased to announce that Rebecca Connolly Hackler will join us as a Board Director. Rebecca is the marketing director at New Hampshire Antique Co-op in … Continue reading NHADA News: February 2019 →

We’re having a heat wave; a tropical heat wave…the vintage Irving Berlin song has been rumbling around my head over the last few days.  Hopefully, our New Hampshire weather will change in time for all the dealers heading off to Brimfield for the July markets! This is the last NHADA news column before the 61st … Continue reading NHADA SUMMER NEWS 2018 →

Barb Johnson, of Pewter & Wood Antiques in Enfield, New Hampshire and Cave Creek, Arizona, sent me news of the 12th Alzheimer’s Silent Auction Benefit.  This year’s date is Saturday, March 17th. The auction ends at 1:30 mountain time. This will be the last year for the Benefit. The goal is to raise $15,000 for Alzheimer’s Research. The auction items … Continue reading NHADA News February 2018 →

A deep cold settled into New Hampshire in late December and is still with us, as I write this column today, to send off to the Maine Antique Digest.  Weather forecasters are indicating a bump up in temperatures around January 8th.  If they are right, it will end a two week cold snap that, right … Continue reading NHADA News January 2018 →

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 →