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TLCI Convention Celebrates Tea Leaf’s Journey West A You Can: CERTIFIED APPRAISAL PROGRAM

The Tea Leaf Club International (TLCI) will hold its 38 Annual Convention September I • Become a Certified Appraiser For a FREE booklet mail coupon to:
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14-17, in Chesterfield, Missouri, a western suburb of St. Louis. • Start your own business from your home INSTITUTE OF ANTIQUE
The Club, established in 1980, is dedicated to the study and collection of Tea Leaf S C • Learn to sell & appraise online 981 Harbor Blvd.,
Ironstone China and its variants. Beginning in the 1840’s, English potters began to ship A O • Choose the hours you wish to work Ste. 3, Dept. 275WQ137
• Become an “antique interior designer”
white ironstone ceramic ware to the U.S., decorated with copper lustre bands and/or L • Complete a professional-level Course with a Diploma Destin, FL 32541-2525
simple motifs, made exclusively for the American market. TLCI is made up of people U ASK HOW ... HERE! or call: 1-877-444-4508
who collect and appreciate the simple beauty and endurance of Tea Leaf Ironstone R NAME _______________________________________________________________
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The Annual Convention begins with a casual gathering for dinner. Friday features a S CITY ______________________STATE ______________ ZIP __________________
tour of two great historical venues in St. Louis followed by a meet and greet reception. E www.asheford.com
The Friday evening festivities include educational program highlighting specific
styles and manufacturers, using the Club’s
Online Identification Guide and Handbook.
The evening will close with Table Sales, where
members buy and sell Tea Leaf Ironstone and
Tea Leaf related items.
Educational programs throughout the
weekend carry the convention’s theme, “Tea
Leaf Journeys West” following a piece of
Tea Leaf from production in England to the Homer Helter’s
convention site near St. Louis. The highlight
of the annual convention is the afternoon Antique & MilitAry MAll
Auction of Tea Leaf and copper luster The Largest Military
decorated ironstone. Store In Florida
The convention is open to anyone interested
in Tea Leaf Ironstone and is a member of the 5510 Shirley St.
Club. Not a member? It’s easy to join! Visit Naples, FL 34109
the Club’s web site www.tealeafclub.com to 239-594-9900
learn more about Tea Leaf Ironstone and to 50 AWESOME DEALERS
download the convention registration form.

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