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Sarasota— Larry Adami's Antique Clock Emporium Continued from Page 14
is actually a working museum situated in a historic Among the items distributed directly
Sarasota building downtown. Burns Court is just by phone companies: pins, ashtrays,
across the parking lot from his shop. Walking in this
neighborhood, you get a feeling that you’re living part “operator” dolls, keychains, shot glasses,
of Sarasota history from another century. and bell-shaped paperweights. Consumer
Entering Larry's shop, you see information cards giftware also capitalized on the motif,
identifying a multitude of rare clocks, hundreds with telephone-inspired salt-and-peppers,
of years old ticking away the time. Larry has been cookie jars, refrigerator magnets,
collecting these more than 300 clocks over several ornaments, jewelry, sheet music, and
decades. His first clock, Larry bought on eBay nearly handbags. All in one place: the “French Phone”
thirty years ago. Larry says, "They didn't know what A 1976 Bell Telephone fantasy collage combined both transmitter and receiver
th
they had!" He smiles, remembering the stories of how celebrated the telephone’s 100 birthday. in one handset, making life much simpler.
he got each hard to find clock, but he admits there is a special place in his heart Famous folk, from Abraham Lincoln to Cloth cord model, $30-40.
for the "very first one." Shirley Temple, were shown making
The rarest example in the shop is a German gravity sawtooth clock, made by phone calls, “just to talk”. In today’s texting Ready to strike:
monks in Germany. This clock dates to 1790. world, that may seem amusingly quaint. from Sweden, the
Inside the Antique Clock Emporium, you will see every type of clock imaginable. After all, these weren’t, by any stretch Ericsson Ericofon,
Clocks are displayed on lovely wooden stands, hanging in every available wall space, of the imagination, “smart phones”. On the aka “The Cobra”.
and inside full glass cases. It is the largest selection of museum quality, all Historically other hand, they were there only when we The phone’s dial
Certified clocks in excellent working condition, for sale, that one can experience in actually wanted them. Maybe they were was concealed in
its base. 1960s,
Florida, and probably anywhere. smarter than we think. $50-60.
Larry's knowledge of clocks
and his passion for sharing Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann
information. Patrons may
learn the details, histories, and Phone collectibles courtesy of Maureen Maher. They are
provenance of clocks on the easy- among the rotating collections on display annually at A blast from the
“Omaha Collects”, hosted by the General Crook House
to-read cards accompanying each Guild at Fort Omaha (NE). Details on the 2019 gathering past, brought
of Larry's antique clock treasures. can be found at: DouglasCoHistory.org back for the
Plan to visit the Antique United States Bi-
Clock Emporium at 508 South Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books centennial, 1976.
on design and collectibles, including “Postwar Pop”, a
All-American
Pineapple Ave., Sarasota or call collection of his columns, and an upcoming second volume. “Candlestick”
Larry at 941-350-4522. He still uses a flip phone. Please address inquiries to:
donaldbrian@msn.com phone, $35-40.

WEST PALM BEACH ANTIQUES FESTIVAL RETURNS Bob and Dee Dee have presented their art at the West Palm Beach Antiques
FEBRUARY 8,9,10 WITH OVER 1000 DEALERS Festival since 1989 and what they most enjoy about the Festival is the mix and
match of antiques, decorator items and designer ideas. They are some of the
West Palm Beach— More than 1000 dealers are expected to set up shop for dealers who will provide an “insight in a minute” to interested visitors to their
the three day Spectacular at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, booth and they are brimming with enthusiasm and ideas.
Florida. Don’t miss what promises to be Florida’s largest antique and vintage Dee Dee and Bob are not alone in their art and enthusiasm. The West Palm
event of the entire year when the show returns for it’s 29th year with something Beach Antiques Festival is the focal point for thousands of dealers and collectors
for everyone. Vendors from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and of antique furniture, china, silver, glassware, jewelry linens, fine art, toys and
South America will converge on the spacious South Florida Fairgrounds for this dolls, decorative accessories, fine collectibles, Deco, Vintage, and an almost
once-a-year Antique Spectacular. endless variety of other areas of special interest. What is yours? It probably can
While it is always nice to see new dealer faces at the Festival, veteran Festival be found here.
goers will be pleased to see some familiar faces too and one of those most often
sought out is Dee Dee Corey and her husband Bob. The Corey’s have made a
name for themselves in innovative lighting applications over the years and this
year is no different. Bob specializes in antique lighting repair and restoration
and has expanded his stock to include antique fire arms and guns.

The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is held the first weekend of every
month all year at the South Florida Fairgrounds located off Southern Boulevard
in West Palm Beach, FL, 1.5 miles west of the Florida Turnpike and 1 mile east
of 441/SR7. Show hours are 12-5PM Friday, February 8; 9AM-5PM Saturday,
February 9; and 10AM-4:30PM Sunday, February 10. Early Buyers Admission
from 9:00AM-12:00PM Friday is $25 and is valid for the entire weekend. Adult
daily admission is $10.00. Anyone under 16 is admitted free. There is great
food, jewelry repair while you wait, certified GIA appraisals, crystal and ceramic
repair, silver re-plating, and shipping of packages. There is no charge for parking
at the Fairgrounds. For more information contact the West Palm Beach Antiques
Dee Dee Corey is shown with some of her glass creations. See more in her booth at the Festival at 941-697-7475 or email info@wpbaf.com.
February West Palm Beach Antiques Festival Spectacular February 8,9,10, 2019.