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Pictures of our display at an antiques show this weekend. When we started bringing bottles and glass to these walled shows few people noticed but we now have a strong following and we sold well this weekend. It's fun to explain how the objects were made, when they were made and what they were used for. Folks are constantly amazed by the age and beauty of bottles and early glass. I like to display glass on shelves rather than behind the doors of a locked case so that folks can understand that they are not too precious to touch.


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Another view...

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And another. I really enjoy exposing folks to the beauty of early glass...

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That's a nice display . I used to set up at shows but never did have a lot of bottles to sell . Good ones are hard to come by in my area . I did sell everything from A to Z , had to try and please everyone .
 

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Nice display. I've yet to set up at an antique show like that, where you have the dividers between booths and set up your booth more like it would look in a house.

What is the cat in the right hand corner, sitting on the shelf?
 

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The cat is chalkware Matt and it's a form I have not seen before. It did not get much attention at the show but it was probably located in the worst spot in the booth. Happy to send pics if you'd like...
 

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Beautiful layout Jeff, I like your philosophy about actually being able to handle the items....Jim
 

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Stunning and gorgeous. Wish my house looked like that.

I wish my house looked that way too[;)] Too much clutter here - the shows give me a chance to unleash my inner decorator.
 

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