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ENJOYING THE HUNT: Bradley Modernist Collectibles

By: Dorothea Killian AIA - CA
Back in the glittery 1980s famous fashion players such as Cher, Kim these pins can be gotten for less than their original
Basinger, Princess Diana, and many other collectors of Bradley Levin’s $200-500 price points, because many people do
beaded creations sparkled in his hand-made modern art pins, not recognize what they are seeing as the work of
belts, purses, earrings, and shoes. Marked only “Bradley” in a famous designer. We sometimes come across a
glittery script or on a stamped brass oval, his mosaic artistry “Bradley” marked fashion item from the era of
was displayed for sale in upscale salons, on fashion late eighties into early nineties while his
runways, and also by Bendel’s and other high- designs were widely distributed beyond his
end department stores. Each collection then studio in Chicago. That era includes high
quickly sold out to the fashionistas of eighties heel shoes, belts, chandelier earrings, and
bling style. By the 1990s Bradley Levin was so far I’ve identified at least one beaded
dead and there would be no new examples of bowl. Because Bradley Levin didn’t live a
his baked enamel on copper, beads and gem long life to create many more items, plus
art to enjoy, except in the hands of Bradley’s the fact that some of his creations were
aficionados and those who inherited these abused, tossed into boxes, and in need of
collectible items. restoration, you may be surprised to find
The signature of his hand made items looks something quite affordable that’s rare and
like glitter glue and says simply “Bradley” so Bradley Levin 1980s NYC & Twin Towers Cityscape brooch. worthy of a second look.

West Palm Beach Antique Festival Resumes with 200 Dealers and Thousands of Shoppers
Monthly Show Back On Track at South Florida Fairgrounds Offering Antiques, Collectibles, Home Décor
By Tom O’Hara

West Palm Beach, FL— West Palm Beach Antiques Festival resumed their Little silver whimseys, the small tools of everyday life and also some
every month show with the Friday through Sunday November 6-8, 2020 event unusual objects were selling rather well by several exhibitors. Easter Hill
at South Florida Fairgrounds. Kay and Bill Puchstein along with about 200 of Antiques sold some sterling sewing tools and tea steepers. Valarie Griffith,
their friends, exhibiting dealers, were jumping on their bandwagon after the West Palm Beach dealer sold well from her silver collection which included
eight month hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the main hall offering a water pitcher and ten matching sterling goblets. Turquoise and silver
antiques, fine art, vintage collectibles and home décor for the several thousand jewelry, from the American West and Mexico were the leading part of Vikki
visitors. Henderson’s collection, offering several cases filled to overflowing with
Easter Hill Antiques, Sharon, CT. and Sarasota Trading Company were bracelets, necklaces and more.
exhibiting together just inside the door showing a collection of fine art, antique Home décor was featured by many of the exhibitors. Roger Steinhauser,
furnishings and home décor. More than twenty paintings from listed artists Tequesta, Fl had a large assortment of early Tiffany style lamps and other Art
were available for review and purchase. Deco style lighting.
The show is a very good source for fine jewelry and also costume jewelry. Garmantiques, from Lancaster, PA and also Davenport, FL. brought early
Lyn’s Estate Jewelry, Fort Lauderdale, FL. filled several showcases with her American country furniture including two tall hutches, one in early red milk
collections, featuring valuable gold rings with diamonds, rubies and other paint the other with a mahogany veneer. Sold at the show was their green
precious jewels. The Brunnell Family are firmly involved in estate and antique counter high cupboard and several architectural elements.
jewelry with fine pieces such as the necklace made by Roberto Coin, in gold Although many of the dealers this month did sell rather well, there was a
with diamonds. reduction in the typical number of visitors to the show, which according to
Antique and vintage silver is available from several exhibitors. Arthur Shea, Kay Puchstein was due to the hurricane blowing through and perhaps the
Fort Lauderdale has a very large exhibit area for his collection. It included Covid-19 virus. Kay said dealer bookings for December 4-5-6, 2020 show have
multiple collections of sterling flatware, many boxed sets and as a confirmed they will be into the second
backdrop tiered shelves filled with sterling hollow ware. building with exhibits and merchandise.
The show is the first weekend of every
month held at South Florida Fairgrounds,
West Palm Beach, Fl. More information
is available from Kay and Bill at their
website, www.wpbaf.com or call 941-
697-7475.
Barometer Fair, Sarasota Fl.

Easter Hill Antiques, Sharon Conn. and Sarasota Trading Company work
together a some shows and in particular here in West Palm Beach

Garmantiques, Davenport, Fl.

Arthur Shea, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.