Federated Guild to hold annual antique show next weekend

Published 10:15 pm Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Moultrie Federated Guild 57th Annual Antique Show and Sale will be held March 14-16, at Moultrie Technical College, 800 North Veterans Parkway. Connie Marks with Victoriana is one of five new dealers at the show this year. Her offerings will include a full line of estate linen, including bed, bath, and table and antique baby things including bonnets, pillow covers, Christening dresses, and dresses for special occasions.

The Moultrie Federated Guild 57th Annual Antique Show and Sale will be held March 14-16, at Moultrie Technical College, 800 North Veterans Parkway.

“Moultrie Federated Guild’s 57th Antique Show and Sale is shaping up to be the highest powered show in South Georgia this year. Antique dealers from several states  will be offering an array of items promising to draw interest for everyone. This year we will be emphasizing blending Antiques with new decor,” said Gail Thompson, co-chair.

The show will be held on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Desserts and beverages will be available all day during the show hours. On Sunday, the show is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“New this year will be Sunday lunch served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guild members invite you to visit the show and enjoy our hospitality,” added Thompson.

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Twenty dealers from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee will be displaying their finest pieces including furniture, silver, antique maps, art, jewelry, crystal, rugs, linens, garden art, pottery, plants and more.

Five of the dealers will be making their debut at the show this year including Connie Marks with Victoriana in Rocky Point, N.C.; William Cawood with Antique Maps of Rome, Ga.; Alex Safdari with Legacy Rugs of Germantown, Tenn.; Maria Schendzelos with Saint Sampson of Charleston, S.C.; and Katherine Millings with Cahoots of Thomasville, Ga.

“We are thrilled to bring these new dealers to our Moultrie Show,” said Judy Stringfellow, co-chair.

Victoriana carries a full line of estate linen, including bed, bath, and table. This includes table cloths, napkins (cocktail, tea, luncheon, and dinner), handkerchiefs (monogrammed, printed, embroidered, and lace-edged), lingerie bags, towels, table runners, dresser scarves, sheets, pillow cases, and bed covers. Also available will be antique baby things including bonnets, pillow covers, Christening dresses, and dresses for special occasions. Decorative pillows, lavender sachets, some ladies’ accessories, historic and wearable clothing, and hats will be at the booth, as well.

“I focus on beautiful hand-done work — women’s work done with a needle and thread — embroidery, tatting, French hand sewing, and hand-done laces. I also have some laces for sale by the yard, for people who want to do their own projects,” said Connie Marks of Victoriana.

The Antique Maps booth will have Georgia maps dated from Colonial 1640 through the 1800’s, including the very scarce “Bonner” Map of Georgia. His selection will also include coastal maps of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.

Legacy Rugs will be showcasing handmade Persian and Oriental rugs and runners; Saint Sampson will have estate silver and jewelry, furniture, porcelain and antique accessories for sell; and Cahoots of Thomasville will have handmade soaps and lotions.

Dealers who are returning this year include Antiques by Wanda; The Gliding Goat; All That Shines; John A. Reynolds; Coleman’s Collectibles; Molly’s Antiques & Fine Collectibles; Savannah Antique Jewelry; Sid’s Antiques & Gifts; Terra Cotta; Purdy’s Antiques; Serendipity Vintage Furniture & Glassware; Woodshed Carvings; Randy Gibbs Original Watercolor; Ken Robertson Crystal Restoration, and Jill Stringfellow Oil Paintings & Photo Restoration.

“Some of these dealers have been coming to our show for years and we have gotten to be best friends. They are just like family,” said Stringfellow.

Tickets for The Moultrie Federated Guild 57th Annual Antique Show and Sale can be purchased at Sid’s Antiques and Gifts, located at 112 First St. S.E., or from any guild member. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. The tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. The show ticket includes multiple visits to the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

“We invite you to visit our show this year and take a stroll down memory lane. You just might find the perfect gift for a special person,” said Stringfellow.