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DECEMBER 2018 • Volume 32 No. 4 www.antiqueshoppefl.com
VAILLANCOURT FOLK ART SANTA CLAUSES

1st Chalk Ware Figurines of Modern Era
By Larry LeMasters

LeMasters’ Antique News Service
Folk art collectibles are difficult since some
folk art is considered collectible as soon as it is
created while some vintage folk art is simply
“old!” A beautiful example of instantly collectible
folk art is Vaillancourt Folk Art since it has been
collected since its inception in 1984.
Judi and Gary Vaillancourt founded
The Sunshine City Antiques Show Vaillancourt Folk Art & Friends when Gary gave
January 11-13, 2019 Judi three antique chocolate molds as a Christmas

The Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show Jan 11 - 13, 2019 returns to gift. Judi, a true lover of antiques, works as an
the historic Coliseum in downtown ST Petersburg, FL with a full house of great illustrator and is always looking for creative
booths. 100 fabulous booths will offer everything from jewelry to antique things to do, so she experimented with using the
furnishing, great art, silver, decorative antiques plus Asian American and vintage molds to mold chocolates for friends
European antiques. Art pottery and french porcelain are also featured at this
event. Save the date for ST pete's premiere antiques event. Show hours are: and family. Soon, thereafter, she was pouring
Fri. Jan. 11, 5 pm-8 pm; Sat. Jan. 12, 10 am-5 pm; Sun. Jan 13, 10 am-5 pm. beeswax figurines using the old chocolate molds.
Admission $7, good for unlimited re-entry all show days. Parking is free. Following the success of chocolate
The Coliseum is located at 535 fourth Ave N St Petersburg, FL.
For information call Allman Promotions, 239-877-2830 or visit our website. “Father Christmas with Donkey” Vaillancourt and beeswax casting, Judi Vaillancourt
www.sunshinecityantiqueshow.com Folk Art Santa that is valued at $700. experimented with solid chalk ware casting
(chalk ware, in the 1930s, was considered
the “poor man’s
Oviedo Antique Staffordshire, and

Mall Christmas Vaillancourt’s work
is considered the first
Extravaganza chalk ware castings
Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in the modern era)
and developed her
own, unique process
During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale pricing - up to 50% off storewide. There will also be a to cast chalk ware
complimentary hot & cold buffet is available all 4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each customer purchasing $30 or more receives figurines using old
a free gift.
Located at 95 Geneva Drive Oviedo, FL 32765 (407-366-3668), Oviedo Antique Mall is open 7 Days a week Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm confectionery molds.
& Sunday 12-6pm. The mall will be loaded with antique, vintage and contemporary Christmas décor.
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your favorite antiques and collectibles. Offered are coins &
paper money, gold, silver & costume jewelry, furniture, primitives, linens, Lladro, Baccarat, China & Crystal, Lenox, military collectibles, Continued on Page 3
Fiestaware, art work, advertising collectibles, antiquarian books, Kitchenalia, LP albums, Longaberger baskets, Disney collectibles, antique
toys, French milled soaps & lotions, antique & modern cameras, and so much more! Gold Santa
Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music. Complimentary Snacks and drinks are always available for our with Bells” figurine
customers. Onsite watch & clock repair by 40 year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete onsite antique and modern camera repair service. valued at $460.

Florida’s Largest Monthly Antique Event!

300 South Florida Fairgrounds NOV 30 - DEC 2
9067 Southern Blvd.
VENDORS West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.wpbaf.com info@wpbaf.com
EARLY BUYERS: “1st Pick” Friday 12-5PM • Admission $10 - Good All 3 Days • GEN. ADMISSION: SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-4:30PM • Admission $8