Antiques Class 28: Sections 1 – 57
Chair: Liz MacPherson…………..…..905-939-8181
Co-Chair: Andy MacPherson
Committee: Cathy Davis, Lisa Whittaker, Bob Teather, Carol Boyd.
General rules at the front of this book apply to this class. –
Two Lists of antiques entered are required for this class. The second list must accompany the antiques and be signed by both the exhibitor and a committee member.
- The best possible care will be taken to safeguard the articles, but we cannot be responsible for the articles or accidents to them.
- Tags will be opened unless otherwise requested.
- Any mounting box, tray, cardboard, or hanger etc. is for safety and display, and will not influence judging.
- Condition, age, rarity, and historical significance will be considered.
- Small cracks or flaws will not disqualify the item.
- Exhibitors are encouraged to enter items that follow the current Fair Theme and will be given preference.
- Historical interest and approximate age of entry would be appreciated but is not necessary for a prize. This may be indicated on the tag.
- The article must not have been entered in the past 3 years.
- New Exhibitors: Please mark tag “New Exhibitor” beside your name on the tag.
- Prizes: 1st – $4.00, 2nd – $3.50, 3rd – $3.00
- There will be a Best OF Show rosette awarded
This year’s Theme is “Through the Farm Gates”
Antiques: Articles must Pre date 1950
- Animal Shaped Cream Pitcher
- Milk Pail
- Horse or another Small Equine shoe
- Sleigh Bells
- Farm Sale Poster
- Old Picture of Heavy Horse(s)
- Indigenous Article of Basket Weaving
- Indigenous Article of Bead Work
- Indigenous Article of Quilling
- In Memoriam Card
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage License
- House Deed
- Child’s Story Book
- Dresser Set
- Novelty Tea Pot
- Small Item of DepressionGlass
- Cup and Saucer
- Silver Ice Bucket
- Merchandise Catalogue
- Evening Bag
- Mourning Jewellery
- Stick Pin
- Hat Pin
- Seamstress’s Chalk Hem Marker
- Ladies Bracelet
- Signet Ring
- Wooden Hanger
- Foldable Yard Stick
- English Floral Ornament
Nostalgia: (Collectables/Retro)
For this section Articles Must Date from the 1950’s, 1960’s or 1970’s
- Decorative Plate –Farm Scene
- Farm Dispersal Catalogue –Cattle or Horses
- Soap Stone or “Pearlite/Wolf Sculpture”
- Vintage Wood Sculpture
- Cup and Saucer
- Novelty Tea Pot
- Christmas Decorative Plate
- Unusual Shaped Liquor Bottle
- Local Voting List
- Evening Bag
- Collection of Three (3) small Christmas Ornaments in a box
- High School Memorabilia such as Ring, Sweater–not Yearbook
- Ladies Charm Bracelet (inbox)
- Silver Cream and Sugar (tray optional)
- Ethnic craft – (list country of origin on tag) Suggestion -clothing, household linen, craft.
Specials
- What IS IT? Stump The Judge!
Unusual Article not exhibited in the past 5 years. Identify its use in an attached envelope.
Prizes: 1st- $4.00, 2nd- $3.50, 3rd-$3.00
- Future Collectible OR Antique. Something made after 1970 that you anticipate will become a desirable collectible or antique.
Prize donated by Joanne and Clarke Smith. Prizes: 1st- $20.00, 2nd- $15.00, 3rd- $5.00
- Jack Orr Special – “My Most Prized Antique” Prizes: 1st- $25.00, 2nd- $15.00, 3rd- $10.00
- New Exhibitor Award. For the Most Points to a person who has never entered before in Class 28. Prize: $10.00
- Best OF Show Award. A “Best of Show” Rosette will be awarded to the best entry in this class.
- Committee will give a prize for the item that best represents the Fair Theme “Through the Farm Gates”.
Visitors TO Our Booth will also have a chance to guess the identity of a “Mystery Antique” for a prize to be determined.