Silversmithing is said to have been introduced to the Navajo while they were in captivity at Fort Sumber in new Mexico in 1864. Their progress of this learned art, started a long tradition of silversmiths making handmade jewelry that included bracelets, tobacco flasks, necklaces as well as earrings, buckles and bolos, hair ornaments and pins.

Jewelry styles remain different to every American Indian tribe and it takes a trained eye to be able to identify such differences.

The Flagstaff Antique Summer Showcase is pleased to announce that Merlin Carlson, owner of Old Adobe Traders, will be honored at the show. As their website states, "Merlin is a knowledgeable and sought-after appraiser for both museum and private collections.

He is the most frequently recommended appraiser for Native American collections by major museums in the Los Angeles area." Merlin's specialty is bringing authentic Native American to you as well as helping you learn about the areas of art that interest you. So if you are interested in learning the true history of all kinds of Native American art, you'll be pleasantly enlightened visiting Merlin's booth!

Also at the show will be a variety of authentic antiques that include Nielsen Antiques who features more than sixty feet of Oak Furniture highlighting styles such as Country French, European and Early American.

Plus, you'll also want to pay attention to Minor's Antiques, who specialize in Early Americana, Mercantile and Advertising.

Exhibitors from throughout the region will be displaying and selling a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including European, Victorian and early American antiques, collectibles, jewelry, pottery, glass, locks, furniture, western antiques and collectibles, Native American artifacts, rugs, Kachinas, art, jewelry and much more.

Join Arizona Antique Shows for their 26th Annual Flagstaff Summer Showcase

Dates: July 13-14-15, 2012.
Location: Coconino County Fairgrounds, Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Take I-17 north or south, exit 337.

Show hours: Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14 are 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, July 15 are 10 am to 4 pm. *FREE parking.*

For more information call 602-717-7337

"The Hunt is On!"

UP NEXT! RUIDOSO ANTIQUE SHOW!

August 24, 25, 26, 2012

A PIECE OF THE OLD WEST AND THEN SOME….

There is a mystique and an excitement that surrounds re-living the days of the Old West.

Especially since The Old West featured all sorts of wily characters includin’ pioneers, scouts, lawmen, outlaws, gangs and gunfighters (gunslingers), as well as the American cowboy, Native Americans and legendary pioneering women on the frontier.

Walking down this sort of memory lane can make you almost jumpy wondering if there’s a gunfight about to break out! But the real joy is the delight you get in finding a piece of that history that tells you a story.

Those elusive pieces and learning about history through items that have survived, are just some the things that make collecting Old West antiques so much fun. 

Whatever the item you desire, it’s sure to be at the Ruidoso Antique Show this coming August! With items ranging from Large Oak Mission Furniture to small Early American and European. Native American Artifacts, pottery, rugs and Indian Jewelry to Fine Estate Jewelry and vintage costume. Plus, fine porcelains and linens to decorative arts to boot!

In it’s 20th annual season and with over 100 spaces to browse, you will not be disappointed or walk away empty handed. This show is an absolute delight and one that is welcomed and traveled to year after year!

The Ruidoso Antique Show

Ruidoso Convention Center

111 Sierra Blanca Dr

Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345

Show Times Friday, 5pm-9pm

Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 11am - 4pm.

Admission $3 Advance Sale Tickets or $4 day of the show or $5 for all three days. For advance sale tickets call Mr. Bill Allen at (575) 257-2776