“One of the most important authentic American antiques shows in the nation” - Antiques and the Arts Weekly

The "Grand Dame" of New England Antiques Shows


The Connecticut Spring Antiques Show is the premiere show for pre- 1840 American furniture and decorative arts. Over 60 of the country's most respected antiques dealers feature outstanding examples of furniture, porcelain and pottery, American silver and pewter, fine art, brass and ironware, textiles and much more. Serious collectors and dealers consider the Spring Show one of the very best for 18th and early 19th century American furniture and accessories.

2012 Dates

March 10 and 11, 2012

The Young Building
Eastern States Exposition
West Springfield, MA

(1-91 to MA. Exit 3 to Rte. 5. North to 147 West 3/4 mile to ESE Gate 9 Parking Lot)

Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
$10 - Admission

For complete information visit:

www.ctspringantiquesshow.com

2012 Dealers
Connecticut Edwin Ahlberg The Cooley Gallery Garvey Rita Art & Antiques Hanauer & Seidman The Haneberg's Antiques Wayne and Phyllis Hilt Nathan Liverant and Son Antiques Mad River Antiques LLC VL Marcos Whimsy Oriental Rugs Ltd. Derik Pulito Antiques Thomas Schwenke, Inc. Jeffrey Tillou Antiques Jane Wargo CT Paul and Karen Wendhiser Delaware John Chaski Antiques James Kilvington Illinois Halsey Munson Kentucky Dover House Antiques Maine Jewett - Berdan Maryland Lisa S. McAllister Norwoods Spirit of American	Massachusetts Charles and Barbara Adams Blue Heron Fine Arts Pam and Martha Boynton Joan R. Brownstein Henry T. Callan Captains Quarters Brian Cullity Colette Donovan Peter H. Eaton Fiske and Freeman Samuel Herrup Antiques Donna Kmetz Paulette and Hilary Nolan Grace and Elliott Snyder New Hampshire Thomas Longacre Russack and Loto Books New Jersey SAJE Americana New York Axtell Antiques Melissa Bourque Antiques Daniel and Karen Olson Don Olson Antiques Ohio Sam Forsythe Antiques David Good Antiques Latcham House Antiques Pennsylvania Greg Kramer & Co. Newson and Berdan Saltbox Antiques Raccoon Creek Antiques, LLC Vermont Stephen-Douglas Antiques

For additional infomation on the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show visit www.ctspringantiquesshow.com

History of the Connecticut Spring Antiques Show

The Connecticut Spring Antiques Show was founded in 1973 by the late Frances Walker Phipps, who with Betty Forbes was responsible for establishing it as one of the country's most important venues of authentic early American furniture. A long time Higganum resident, Miss Phipps wrote about antiques for The Hartford Times and New York Times and published many important works including "The ollector's Complete Dictionary of American Antiques" and "Colonial Kitchens, Their Furnishings and Gardens." Miss Phipps was also a founding member of the Haddam Historical Society and was instrumental in the restoration of the Thankful Arnold House Museum.

Miss Phipps chaired the show from its inception in 1974 until her death in 1986. When she started the show she stipulated that furniture shown must be American made prior to the year 1840 (prior to the age of mass production). It was said she had sole and absolute right to decide who could exhibit, and what and how, which at times generated controversy. However, it was her sharp-eyed supervision that kept the show unparalleled.

For the first 19 years, the show was housed at the Connecticut State Armory in Hartford. Between 1993 and 1996 the Armory underwent an extensive restoration and the show was moved to the University of Hartford. In 1997 the show returned to the Armory for a five- year stay, however following the events of September 11, 2001, the Armory was closed to public events for security reasons. Since 2002 the show has been held at the Expo Center just north of downtown Hartford.

The show continues to have exacting standards and is recognized as one of the finest exhibitions of early American made furniture and accessories. For further information please call 860-345-2400.

Show Chair:	Tracy LaComb
Show Treasurer	Terry Smith
Show Manager:	Karen DiSaia
Floor Design:	Barbara Stellenwerf
Advertising and Marketing:	Rusty Clowes, Anne Farrow, Joanne Nesti
Dealer Lunch:	Carol Smith - Chair
Volunteer Chair:	Amy Roper
Haddam Historical Society Executive Director:	Elizabeth Malloy
Show Chair Emeritus:	Beryl Whitmore Thorpe Rusty Clowes