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Bethel antique show celebrates 61 years
Chairs for the 61st annual Antiques Show and Sale are Ruth Ann Baker left, and Linda Griffin. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
July 24, 2019
Bethel UMC hosted the Lewes Antique Show and Sale July 12-13, featuring antiques and collectibles from regional dealers. The indoor show is in its 61st year. The event’s famous chicken and ham salad with sides was served, with proceeds used to restore and maintain the historic church.
Chairs for the 61st annual Antiques Show and Sale are Ruth Ann Baker left, and Linda Griffin. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Barbara Rew Antiques is a staple of the sale and was offering silver shakers.
Delaware Avenue Antique Emporium in Laurel brought fine glass and folk art.
Antiques are very Americana.
The Prison Arts Program at Delaware’s James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna presented portraits.
Attending for the first year is wildlife carver Wm. Scott Belote.
Local art on the silent auction table. Shown are (l-r) “Oranges and Grapefruit” by David Trout, Jack Wiberg’s “Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse” and “Miss Chris Fishing Center” by Jonathan Trout.
A fun-loving piglet drives a green ceramic car.
The ladies in the kitchen create famous sandwiches. Shown are (l-r) Faye Kintz, Cathy Ferree, Barb Shelton and Pam Monti.
Beaman’s Old & Gnu Antiques shows off jugs.
Deer Forest Antiques offered a small ladies crocheted purse and other adornments.
A rare vintage sweetgrass pendant.
A good crowd attended the sale in the air conditioned hall.
Pink depression glass fills a table.
Roland Forster and David McDonald of Classic Finds brought nautical-themed items.
A vintage cigar mold press.
Lighthouse scenes and wildlife portraits were painted by participants in the Prison Arts Program at Delaware’s James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna presented portraits.
Carmita Kelley shows off art work produced by inmates.
Stunning work by inmates in the correctional arts program at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
The winter holidays are always with us.
Nautical themed items at Classic Finds booth.
Attendees browse the goods.
Vendors fill the hall with goods.
A green figurine is dancing among green tableware.
Wm. Scott Belote shows off a carving he is painting.
The curiosity shop offers unusual items for a low price.
