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Royal Port Antiques at the Winterthur Museum Delaware Antiques Show!

What does Winterthur Museum, Delaware Antiques Show, Leslie and Leigh Keno, Friends, Customers and Antiques equal?  A great time.  This morning, along with my friend and collector Joann Humphrey, I did something that I really wanted to do.  I went to hear  Leigh and Leslie Keno speak prior to the Delaware Antiques Show.  I have always admired how the Brothers grew up, along with their Antique Dealer Parents, to be such admired and respected people in the Antiques Trade.   They spoke of their early escapades in the Antiques business as young boys scanning the fields of Brimfield and Renningers for early iron and stoneware.  What a great way to grow up and learn and still have a great time doing it.  They shared stories of the Antiques Roadshow along with tales of some of their travels and great finds.  Joann and I thoroughly enjoyed the talk and how personal and open the Brothers are with sharing their lives and careers.   My mission for the day was to get my photograph and Joann's photograph with Leigh and Leslie (we're on a first name basis now).  Not that I was being a giddy school girl but I do admire their knowledge in the field and how well respected they are by some of the top museums, antiques dealers and auction houses. We spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon admiring all of the beautiful antiques at the show and seeing old friends.  Thanks for joining me Joann and not fainting when you got your photo taken. Suzanne

Royal Port Recap in case you missed the New Castle Show.

The weather was beautiful for the Antique Show in Old New Castle on Sunday.  (yes, I said beautiful-usually the hottest day of the summer)  I just wanted to share with you a few photos of our space before the crowds arrived.  I'm sitting on one of my new favorite pieces, a beautiful settle from the mid 1800's.  I'll blog about it more this week with some closer shots.  That did come home with us.    We brought a taste of the Royal Port with us to the show including some nice furniture and smalls as well as some of Mike's Funky Finds.  It was great seeing a lot of our customers at the show.  Don't forget we are gearing up for our Anniversary Open House on September 12th and 13th.  If you haven't gotten an invitation send me an email and I'll send you a card or just stop by that weekend.  All are welcome.  Suzanne

In Case You Missed the Mullica Hill Show!!

I thought I'd share some photos of our booth from the show.   I really liked how we designed our booth, especially the backdrops of the old barn sliders.  They make a statement by themselves.  We had a nice mix of furniture, architectural and garden antiques.   It was a quality show with a great turnout.  Mike and I sold a lot of neat things from advertising boxes to chests to garden accessories to architectural.  The weather was great until that large storm cloud loomed over us late in the afternoon.   It was raining so hard at one point that I thought the Coast Guard was going to be called out to rescue me from my tent. (just kidding)  I decided it was a good time to take an ice cream break.   It was nice seeing so many of our customers at the show and after wards many of you stopped by the shop to see Mike.  Hope you enjoyed the day.  Suzanne                                                           

Royal Port Antiques at the Mullica Hill Antique Show!

Just wanted to update our customers on our latest upcoming show.  It's very close to home for us.  The 3rd Annual June Festival of Antiques is June 13th at the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds.  I've enclosed the ad card which can be printed for an admission discount.  Stop by to see us.  We are set up under the first tents as you enter the show.  We're the official show greeters!!   For those of you that are staying over the night before the show or just want to stop in, we are open Friday night until 8pm for Salem's 2nd Friday, see previous post. (June 12th)  See you there.  Suzanne

Royal Port Antiques at York One Day Antiques Market!

Just a quick note if you are looking for something to do Friday, May 29th.  We are participating in the York One Day Antiques Market at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA.    We are bringing a nice sampling of our inventory including blanket chests, cupboards, pewter, stoneware as well as some architectural pieces.   Stop by to see Mike.   For more information about admission and times go to Goodrich Promotions.  Hope to see you there.  Suzanne

Royal Port at Kutztown's Renningers Extravaganza!!!

We recently decided to do the Renningers Extravaganza in Kutztown, PA.  this week. (April 23-24)  We have wanted to do the show for a long time.  With the  House Tour on Saturday we decided to do just Thursday and Friday.  It's a great show for searching out antiques and collectibles.   It's one of those shows that true antiquers (Paul V.) go sun, rain, snow or sleet.  Luckily the weather is expected to be very nice.  Mike's busy loading up today.  I took a few shots of the truck and trailer.  I told him it looked like a true Renningers truckload full of Mike's Funky Finds.  If you are going, make sure you look for Mike.  He's space 3501.  Have fun!
Suzanne

Royal Port at Antiques at Kimberton Show this Weekend!

Just a reminder that the Kimberton, PA show is this weekend March 21-22.   It is one of our favorite shows to do.  Saturday hours are from 9-5 and Sunday from 11-4.  It's at the Kimberton Fire Hall.  We are bringing some new things with us including some great architectural corbels, a neat drawered piece and a beautiful corner cupboard with butterfly shelves.  Hope to see you there.  Suzanne

Royal Port at the Renninger's Show

Just wanted to give you a quick peek at part of our booth at Renninger's in King of Prussia.  Mike is there today.  Stop by and say hi.  He had a fun day yesterday seeing so many of our customers.  We brought some of our latest architectural finds and furniture including the arched window, vent, ironware and painted table.  Check back for photos of this weeks new inventory.  Keep warm. Suzanne

Renningers Mid-Winter Classic Antique Show

This weekend kicks off our first show for the year.  We will be set up at the Renningers Antique Show at the Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.    This is a photo from our booth last year.  It's a fun show with a variety of Antiques and Collectibles.  This year our focus will be more industrial and architectural.  We will also be bringing along some signs, furniture and decoys.  The show schedule is Saturday 10am -6pm (8am-10am early buyers) and Sunday 10am -6pm.  We hope to see you there.  Email if you have any questions.  See you there.  Our next show is Kimberton, PA.   Suzanne

Renninger's Mid-Winter Classic Antiques Show

Mike and I are starting to gear up for our show season.  February 28th-March1st starts our show year at Renninger's Mid-Winter Classic.  We had a great time meeting new people at last years show.  I included a photo of our booth from the last show.  It's an interesting show with a wide variety of antiques. I started a new page on the blog with our show calendar and events calendar.   I also added photos of our booths from each show from last year.   Take a peek.  I'll add more things and scan in the discount cards from each show as we schedule them.  Hope to see you at some of the shows.  Suzanne