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Chester County Historical Society Hosts Antiques Show At Westtown School
From samplers to soup tureens, there's something for everyone at the Chester County Antiques Show.
This weekend, the Westtown School Field House will see more antiques than athletes as the venue for the 29th Annual Chester County Antiques Show, its theme this year: “Collecting Knowledge: A Lifelong Pursuit.”
A benefit for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), the show features over 50 dealers showing and selling everything from furniture to folk art, rugs to rare books.
Over 2,000 browsers and buyers are expected for the event, which – in addition to opportunities to purchase just the right antique snuff box or sampler for your collection – will feature special exhibits from the CCHS collection and lectures on quilts and ceramics.
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And if you are looking to discover whether that painting in your attic could be a lost masterpiece, no need to wait until the Antiques Roadshow comes to town: the show offers on-the-spot expert verbal appraisals on Sunday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ($5 with paid admission).
The festivities kick off on Friday night at 5 p.m. with a special sneak peek for $200 ticket holders. The preview continues from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. when, for $130, guests can browse the booths, enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a light buffet, even participate in a scavenger hunt.
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The Antiques Show continues on Saturday (10 a.m.- 7 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) with general admission priced at $15, including free parking and a show catalog. The Westtown School is located at 975 Westtown Road, West Chester. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit CCHS online or call 610-692-4800.
