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Page 26 The Antique Shoppe July, 2018
NAWCC Marks 75th Anniversary Peach State Depression Glass

at July Convention Club Annual show July 28 & 29
Marietta, GA— The 42nd Annual
Collectible Glass Show and Sale sponsored
COLUMBIA, PA— Where has the time gone? It's been 75 years since the National Association of Watch & by the Peach State Depression Glass Club will
Clock Collectors was formed. Current members are counting the minutes and hours until their up-coming take place on July 28 & 29, 2018 at the Cobb
national convention this summer, July 19 - 22. After all, it's not every day that a group of horologists can Co. Civic Center in Marietta, GA.
The theme of this year’s show, “What’s
celebrate a Diamond Jubilee. in Your Cabinet?” will feature kitchenware
NAWCC is the world's foremost organization for people fascinated by clocks, watches and time itself. Its found in a typical kitchen in the 1960s.
13,000 members share their interest in collecting, buying, selling, trading, repairing, restoring, and studying Was it in yours? Your mother’s? Or your
watches, clocks, and the science called "horology." grandmothers? Displays will feature Corning
Activities scheduled for convention attendees, including both members of NAWCC and other clock and Glass Company’s Pyrex, Anchor Hocking’s
watch enthusiasts, will be spread over two cities in Pennsylvania Dutch country – York and Columbia. "Old Fire King, McKee Glass Company’s
GlasBake, Frye, and much more.
timers" and like-minded individuals are invited to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Four seminars will be presented this year:
connecting with fellow collectors and meeting new friends, not to mention participating in a variety of • “Moon & Stars and So Many Colors: L.E.
educational and social activities. Smith” by Jodi Uthc of Ginger Bread Antiques
Workshops and meetings, as well as auctions and sales, will provide attendees the opportunity to sell (Booth # 21) L.E. Smith Glass Company was
established in 1907, in Jeannette, PA and is
(and buy) clocks, watches, and ephemera, in addition to antique tools, books, and more. Nationwide still producing glass today, in patterns from
chapters will also have the opportunity to make presentations, as well as show off their “EAPG to Moon and Stars,” They have been
expertise in a craft clock and watch competition, where they will build a replica clock or known for their brilliantly colored glass from
completely restore antique clocks and watches. 1920 through present day.
Convention activities begin at the NAWCC Museum, located at 514 Poplar St., • “Moonbeams Caught in a Web of Glass: H.C.
Fry Glass Co.” by Bob Dahlhofer, a collector,
Columbia. The scene shifts on Friday to the UTZ Arena at the York Fairgrounds, vice-President of PSDGC, & resident expert
with programs, lectures and an auction for NAWCC members. Saturday will share some of the company history and
and Sunday events include a “mart," in addition to programs and entertain you with pieces from his collection.
lectures. Frye produced a lot of beautiful opalescent
oven ware and other kitchen ‘pieces during
Ready to have the time of your life? Call NAWCC most of the 1920’s.
at 717-684-8261, visit nawcc.org or email: • “Everglade: Cambridge Glass Co.” by
75thanniversaryconvention@gmail.com. Paula Mahoney of Milly’s Momentos. (Booth
# 14) and Ron Mandigo of Bialek Glass.
(Booth #6). Most of us are familiar with the
OCALA - BELLEVIEW - CRYSTAL RIVER beautiful clear etched glass by Cambridge
Glass Co. They produced an unusual line
REDDICK - WILLISTON of glass in the 1930s-1950s which featured
eight different patterns. Hear the story of the
pattern ‘Everglade” and see the many colors
NOW OPEN IN NEW LOCATION Heritage Antiques and designs.
• “Pyrex” by Cynthia Hillman, collector, past-
aka president of PSDGC, past-member at large of
the Old Wander Inn the NDGA: Learn the interesting story about
kitchenware that everyone has in their kitchen
DIGGERS ANTIQUE MALL
1811 N. PINE AVE. 103 NW Hwy. 19 both old and new from Cynthia as she shares
Historic Downtown a few pieces from her collection.
The Cobb Co. Civic Center provides ample
MOSSY OAKS ANTIQUE MALL OCALA, FL 34475 Crystal River, FL 34428 space for the 28 invited national exhibitors
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8,000 Sq. Ft. 30+ Dealers Mon-Sat 10:30-5 352-629-5250 to share their collection of kitchenware,
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6/10 mi. S. of Belleview on Hwy 301 Clock Repair • Post Cards in magnificent displays. There will be a large
Belleview, FL 34420 Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm • Sun 12-5pm Antiques • Collectibles assortment of American-made glass from the
352-307-0090 DiggersAntiques@gmail.com Handpainted Furniture 1880s to the 1970s. Looking for a rare piece
Offering a Dazzling Variety of Mid Century Modern of depression or elegant glass for a collection,
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club members provide Glass ID both days
• ANTIQUE • Back Door Antiques during the show.
Williston’s Newest Antique Store
John Forrester will again be providing
EMPORIUM glass repair service in the room on the upper
36 E. Noble Ave. · Williston level. He can polish out small chips and
smooth rough edges. He cannot put broken
17990 NW 77 Ave Antiques-Furniture-Books-Collectibles & More pieces back together. Most work can be
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Reddick, FL 32686 Dixie’s Antiques Mall completed while you shop. Price of repair
depends on number of pieces and difficulty of
352-591-1221 Antiques, Collectibles & Gifts the task.
OPEN Proceeds from this show go to support
112 W. Noble Ave. Tue-Sat 10-4 Student Scholarships in the Fine Arts
- OPEN DAILY 10-6 - Williston, FL 32696 Parking Department (glass blowing) at Georgia
I-75 at Exit 368 (352) 528-2338 at rear Southwestern State University, and provides
of Store some support to the National Depression
Over 8,000 sq. ft. of Air Conditioned Comfort Glass Museum in Wellington, KS, the
info@antiqueemporiumfl.comm 36 with 75+ “FILLED TO THE RAFTERS” booths 28 Museum of American Glass in Weston, WV,
Rental Booths Available and the Houston Museum in Chattanooga,
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For more information visit psdgc.com.