Buzzworthy Americana at Philadelphia Antiques Show, Apr. 17-20

  • April 13, 2010 12:43

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Two Plates, Made in China, about 1735 and about 1740. Reeves Collection, Museum Purchase and Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Buddy Taub Foundation, Dennis Roach Director

Along with a special loan exhibition on Chinese armorial porcelain, which is a tribute to respected dealer Elinor Gordon, the Philadelphia Antiques Show is shaping up once again as the premier showcase of Americana for sale.

Exhibitor Todd Prickett, of C.L. Prickett, for instance, has revealed one item in his 22-by-12-foot booth will be a "phenomenal" tall case clock made by Matthew Egerton. Prickett says, "It's the finest form, and...original feet, original surface."

The show runs April 17 to 20.

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