THE 2nd Annual ELEGANCE OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ANTIQUE SHOW
January 14-15 2012 is scheduled!

 


ANTIQUE COLLECTING … GONE TO THE DOGS?

 

The love of dogs goes back as far as 12,000 years ago when the first evidence of a domesticated dog was found in a cave in Iraq. Later, images of Egyptian paintings, Assyrian sculptures and Roman mosaics revealed many different types of dogs being used for many different purposes from hunting, herding and guard dogs to using a dogs warmth to cure stomach aches…the creation of the lap dog!

 


 FOUNTAIN HILLS ANTIQUE SHOW 2012

Whatever the reason, humans have always been in love with the dog. So much so, many of them hired professional photographers to take photos of their beloved pet and then had those images transferred specialty items like jewelry, serving trays, photo albums, wall tapestry and more.

Collecting dog-related items has become increasingly popular during the past 10 years or so and the possibilities are endless. Interior designers and homeowners alike, search for these special and unique collectibles often.

 

To see many of these faithful companions up close, visit the upcoming Fountain Hills Antique Show this January 14-15, 2012.  On display and for sale will be a collection of much sought-after serving trays depicting a variety of dog portraits.  Made of wood, tin and paper machete, these dog trays are used in the decorating of homes today and hold a special place in a dog-owners heart. 

dog antique

 

 

You’ll also want to check out the exquisite items of Majolica, ceramics from England, France and Renaissance Italy with an opaque, white glaze containing carbon dioxide that are usually painted in several colors and some featured Quarter sawn Antique Oak Furniture! Quarter sawn oak was created sometime in the 14th century and continued to be popular through the 17th century. Browse the booths that boast silverware and hollowware, a collection of silver napkin rings, bronzes, art glass, and decorative arts too.



If it's the fine arts that you desire, you will be pleasantly pleased to find decorative arts such as Tiffany,Galle, Daum Nancy, and more from the Deco period. Of course there will be many many more quality dealers with much more to view and purchase at the show. Exhibitors from throughout the region will be displaying and selling a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including European, Victorian, Victorian Napkin Rings and early American antiques, collectibles, jewelry, pottery, glass, locks, furniture, western antiques and collectibles, Native American artifacts, rugs, Kachinas, art, jewelry and much more.

The Elegance of Fountain Hills, January 14 & 15, is a hi-line pipe & drape show and will be in the heart of Fountain Hills, at the Fountain Hills Community Center 13001 La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills, AZ. For more
information please call Wanda Jones at 602.717.7337 or visit www.AzAntiqueShow.com

Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm