Featured at the 2011 Show
Harry L. Rinker
Harry L. Rinker is an icon in the arena of antiques and collectibles. He will be available both days of the show for free appraisals and is well-known for his nationally syndicated antiques and collectibles radio call-in show, Whatcha Got? that airs on Sunday morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Rinker specializes in providing appraisal, consulting, editorial, educational, media, personal appearance, research, and writing services in the antiques and collectibles field.
Harry is a frequent television and radio guest. His television credits include Oprah, Home Matters, Martha Stewart Living, Inside Edition, Wall Street Journal Report, the NBC-TV Today show, the ABC-TV Good Morning America show, the CBS This Morning Show and Sunday Morning, CNBC-TV Market Rap, and MPT Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, along with many regional and local talk shows. “Rinker on Collectibles,” a weekly syndicated column, appears in trade papers and daily periodicals from coast to coast. For more about Harry visit www.harryrinker.com
The Blue Mountain Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association
The popular old-time engine organization is based in Bangor, PA. They will be displaying early 20th Century engines and farm equipment. “We love to talk about them,” Blue Mountain’s Alan Ruschman remarked, noting that club members plan to bring gas engines that date mostly from 1900 to 1940 and will be on hand to demonstrate the workings of the machines. The group was formed in 1971 by people who had a common interest in restoring and preserving antique agricultural machinery and industrial equipment in order to educate about the past and instill appreciation for the future. This is an enjoyable show that has received much acclaim. For more information about the Blue Mountain Antiques Gas & Steam Engine Association visit their website www.jacktown.com
Michael Hartnett
“Broken Things Fixed” Art Conservator, Michael Hartnett, will be at the show both days to receive broken or damaged ceramic items for repair and to discuss the care and conservation of antiques and collectibles. Dubbed the “Art Doctor” in an article that appeared in The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper, Hartnett has restored more than 8,000 objects since 1980. He maintains a conservation studio in Stanhope, NJ. While he specializes in the restoration of ceramics, he also works in a glass and other mediums in a variety of decorative and functional forms. Hartnett has restored objects from a wide variety of makers from Europe and Asia to American art pottery, antiques and collectibles. His work for the Rockefeller family is displayed at the Museum of the City of New York. He is a gifted speaker and has given lectures and presentations for AARP and many historical and cultural organizations and art associations. This is a rare opportunity to see a master at work. www.hartnettartstudio.com
Bob Garay
Bob Garay is considered by many the definitive authority on the history, restoration, and use of antique tools. As president of CRAFTS, the New Jersey antique tool club with over 450 members, he has written many articles for the Tool Shed, a popular publication of CRAFTS. Garay served as a consultant for the History Channel’s “The Toolbox,” an educational series on the history of tools, and was recently a featured guest on WNTI radio show “Value This” with Brian & Leon. His extensive collection of antique tools and in depth knowledge on the subject has created a demand for his presentations of their history and use. A display of rare and unique tools will be a major part of Bob Garay’s lecture. http://www.craftsofnj.org
John Simone - Old Time Watch and Clock Shop
John Simone from the Old Time Watch and Clock Shop is a second generation expert in the restoration and repair of vintage timepieces. With over 60 years of family experience, a Master Class Certification and a certification from the NAWCC School of Horology, John will be accepting clocks and watches for repair. He will be displaying vintage clocks and watches and lecturing on the finer points of collecting. www.oldtimewatchshop.com
Magic Metal Blacksmithing
Ivan Raupp’s work is legendary. Those who have seen his work will tell you that he is “in a class by himself.” Raupp works on a Buffalo forge over an open fire and is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of blacksmithing. As an anthropologist his depth of knowledge of the history of blacksmithing is impressive. He will be lecturing and demonstrating while creating artistic hand-wrought designs in hooks, forks, skewers, and many other forms. His designs are imaginative but remain true to period traditions of the craft. The beauty of Raupp’s work is that it is not only “old world” but also translates into practical designs for today’s modern lifestyle.
http://hstrial-MagicMetals.homestead.com
Violanta Dutch Street Organ
Enjoy the unique experience of a 1920 Violanta Street Organ. Street organs first appeared in Amsterdam, c. 1785. The fanciful organ plays festive concert tunes combining violins, flutes, cymbals, castanets, and piano instruments conducted by a puppeteer in theatrical presentation. http://www.myspace.com/violantastreetorgan
Violanta is Sponsored by Water Street
Antiques & Bohemian Dreams Antique Emporium both
located in beautiful and historic Belvidere, NJ. Call them at 908-619-8240
or visit
www.waterstantiques.com and www.bohemiandreamsantiques.com