Antiquarius Show Section 

GREENWICH, CONN. — Antiquarius 2007, the week-long series of events that includes the renowned Greenwich Antiques Show will be November 29 through December 5. This year’s list of 41 dealers includes many nationally and internationally known names. “For the celebration of our 50th Antiques Show, we are planning a particularly beautiful and diverse show with a number of new and exciting exhibitors,” said Greenwich Historical Society director of development Melinda Sherman. “Our theme is “celebrating 50 years of collecting” and visitors will find everything from exquisite estate jewelry to Biedermeier furniture to French antique wine-making accoutrements and Ming dynasty ceramics. The range is tremendous.”

The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich holds Antiquarius each year to benefit the education programs at Bush-Holley Historic Site, which include after school and artist-in-residence programs, family programs and special events that serve more than 7,000 children in Fairfield and Westchester County. The largest annual fundraising activity to benefit the historical society, Antiquarius includes a gala preview party, antiques show, designer forum, holiday house tour of Greenwich homes and a holiday shopping boutique.

Keeling Wainwright Associates, Inc, are the show managers of the 50th Greenwich Antiques Show. The veteran antiques show management firm also manages the Philadelphia Antiques Show, the Winnetka Antiques in Illinois and the Charleston International Antiques Show.

Anne and David Ogilvy are Honorary Chairs Antiquarius 2007. Mayling McCormack and Teresa Kratzman of Greenwich will co-chair the Antiques Show. Jennifer Walsh, also of Greenwich, will chair the Holiday House Tour.

The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich is based at Bush-Holley Historic Site by the Cos Cob harbor on Strickland Road, which includes the Bush-Holley House, educational center, archives building, gallery, historic gardens and visitor center. 

For information about Antiquarius, the Greenwich Antiques Show or the Holiday House Tour, call The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich at 203-869-6899, extension 14 or visit www.hstg.org.

Antiquarius At A Glance

The 50th Greenwich Antiques Show

The Greenwich Antiques Show, Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, will feature noteworthy exhibitions of antiques and art at the Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, Conn. A ticketed gala preview party is Thursday, November 29, 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

 

Designer Forum

Top style, fashion and interior design experts include Kathleen Doyle, Anthony Baratta, William Diamond and David Easton; $50 per person

Saturday, December 1, 2 pm. Greenwich Civic Center. Special refreshments served.

Antiquarius Holiday House Tour

Six gracious homeowners provide the viewing pleasure with their very own sense of style and design for this favorite annual outing during holiday time in Greenwich.

Wednesday, December 5, 10 am to 4 pm, $100 per person.

 

Luncheon

The luncheon at a local country club will be Wednesday, December 5, noon to 2 pm; reservations required.

Boutique

Before or after lunch and house touring, visit the boutique and uncover holiday treasures.

Tuesday evening, December 4, 6 to 9; cash bar available. Wednesday, December 5, 10 am to 6:30 pm, Greenwich Country Club.