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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