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                          Volume 33 No. 4                           DECEMBER 2019                        www.antiqueshoppefl.com           TAKE ONE
                                                                                   “A CUP (OR TWO) OF CHRISTMAS CHEER”

                                                                                  By Donald-Brian Johnson

                                                                                                                         Christmas bone china. Most of
                                                                                                                       the year, it’s kept safely tucked
                                                                                                                       away. And then the holiday season
                                                                                                                       is upon us. Those fragile china cups
                                                                                                                       and saucers blink their way into the
                                                                                                                       spotlight, ready to be filled to the
                                                                                                                       brim once again with tea, coffee, or
                                                                                                                       Christmas cheer.
                                                                                                                         Bone china dates from the mid-
                                                                                                                       1700s, and china decorated with
                        The Sunshine City Antiques Show                                                                holiday motifs has been a consumer

                                 January 10-12, 2020                                                                   favorite since the 1930s. Christmas
            The Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show Jan 10-20, 2020 returns to the historic                     china received a caffeine-like jolt
         Coliseum  in  downtown  St.  Petersburg,  FL  with  a  full  house  of  great  booths.  100  fabulous         with the 1982 publication of Tom
         booths will offer everything from jewelry to antique furnishing, great art, silver, decorative                Hegg’s A Cup of Christmas Tea.
         antiques  plus  Asian  American  and  European  antiques.  Art  pottery  and  french  porcelain               Easily readable in five minutes (tops),
         are  also  featured  at  this  event.  Save  the  date  for  St.  Pete’s  premiere  antiques  event.          Hegg’s Night Before Christmas-like
            Show hours are: Fri. Jan. 10, 5-8 pm; Sat. Jan. 11, 10 am-5 pm; Sun. Jan 12, 10 am-5 pm.
         Admission $7, good for unlimited re-entry all show days. Parking is free.                                     story in verse exerted a massive tug
            The Coliseum is located at 535 fourth Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL.  For information call   A festival of Christmas fruits.   on America’s heartstrings. A harried
         Allman Promotions, 239-877-2830 or visit our website. www.sunshinecityantiqueshow.com  AMC NYNY/Japan.        young man visits his housebound
                                                                                                                       great-aunt and finds the true “spirit of
                                                                                                                       the season” as the two share “a cup
                                                                                                                       of Christmas tea”.
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                                                                                        Oviedo Antique Mall
                                                                                       Christmas Extravaganza
                                                                                         December 6, 7, 8 & 9




            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
          complimentary hot & cold buffet is available all 4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each customer purchasing $30 or more receives 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 &
          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, 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!
            Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music.  Complimentary Snacks and drinks are always available  for our   A-sleighing we will go! Wintry scene,
          customers. On site watch & clock repair by 40 year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete on site antique and modern camera repair service.
                                                                                                                             marked “EW Handpainted”.
                                                  Florida’s Largest Monthly Antique Event!



                                                         300                   South Florida Fairgrounds                       DEC 6-8
                                                                                    9067 Southern Blvd.
                                                  VENDORS                       West Palm Beach, FL 33411

                                                                   www.wpbaf.com      941-697-7475      info@wpbaf.com
                                                  EARLY BUYERS:  “1st Pick” Friday 9AM-12PM • Admission $25 - Good All 3 Days • GEN. ADMISSION: FRI 12-5PM, SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-4:30PM • Admission $8
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