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December, 2018 The Antique Shoppe Page 23
So, what was the mirror for? It was BREVARD COLLECTORS
for the light. The low mirror reflected FANNING SPRINGS
any available light and helped to SET DECEMBER DATES
illuminate a dark foyer or hallway. The MELBOURNE— The Brevard “explore the difference”
mirrors also reflected the pattern in Point of View
the tile or carpet and helped make the Antiques and Collectibles Club
room feel larger. In some cases, such holds monthly meetings at two Antiques
tables were set opposite each other or area locations. The group is open
at an angle to create the illusion of a to anyone having an interest 17452 US Hwy 19 N
longer hallway. They also could be in learning about antiques and
used to keep an eye on who is moving collectibles. There is a different Fanning Springs www.PointofViewGifts.com
around the house. A mirrored table subject of interest at each (352) 463-0718 10-5 Monday-Saturday
placed at the top of a stairway gives meeting and attendees are Now Open Sunday 11-4
advance notice of who is coming up
the stairs. encouraged to bring in an item for collectibles, wood carvings, jewelry, gifts and more
The most commonly seen example further study and discussion. –DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE– 26
of the table is in the Classical style of At the first Friday meeting (DEC
the early 1800s, usually with a marble 7) to be held at the Suntree /
top and columns of some sort, often Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Havana
also marble, at each corner supporting The Planters Exchange
the heavy top. But why a marble top Dr., at 10:00 AM, the subject www.havanaflevents.com “Not Just an Antique Mall”
on a hall table? These tables are almost will be “TRANSPORTATION”. For Antiques, Collectibles,
always 30inches high, the exact height additional information call George Glass, Home Accents,
of a dining room table. As such they at 321-254-5831. Toys, Dolls, Pottery
could be used in the dining room as The third Tuesday meeting In a Designated National Landmark
an extra serving space without fear of (DEC 18) will take place at the 204 2nd Street NW
damage from hot plates on the marble Havana, FL
top. Melbourne Beach Library, 324 (850) 539-6343
The pier table reached it decorative Ocean Ave. at 1:30 PM. The (850) 539-1295 fax
zenith in the Empire period of the subject of this meeting will Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 12-5
1820s at the hands of such designers be “HOLIDAY”. For additional planterex@mediacombb.net
as Charles Honoré Lannuier, Thomas information call Rich at 321-795- Wayne Gregory, Owner
Hope and Joseph Meeks. The use 7363.
of gilded caryatids (winged female
figures from Greek architecture) OCALA - BELLEVIEW - CRYSTAL RIVER - REDDICK - WILLISTON
were frequently used as columns and
Meeks used a set of lyres at each end
to support the top as shown in his NOW OPEN IN NEW LOCATION Heritage Antiques
1833 broadside.
After the Empire period the aka
Late Classicism style prevailed in
the 1840s and 1850s with it large DIGGERS ANTIQUE MALL the Old Wander Inn
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OLDER & ANTIQUE FURNITURE”, ($17.00 + $3.00 I-75 at Exit 368 at rear (352) 528-2338
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