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For Immediate Release
Allegany County Museum
Hosts Annual Antique Discovery Show May 10th
Cumberland – An annual event is coming up that always proves to be very popular with
antique collectors and regular folks alike. The Annual Antique Discovery Show at
the Allegany County Museum will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 between 10:00AM
and 12:00PM. Usually, the closing time is extended for those still waiting to
have their items appraised. Refreshments will be served.
A
flyer for the event: http://www.alleganymuseum.org/Discovery_Show.htm
People
from the local community are urged to bring their items to the Show.
Identification and appraisal is by Weschler’s of Washington, DC. Items
welcomed are antiques, collectibles, furniture, lighting fixtures, decorative
arts, folk art, paintings, photographs, coins, jewelry, watches, silverware,
glassware, weaponry and militaria, textiles, Native American objects, Asian
objects, and books, etc.
“People
are often surprised at the value their items may have,” says Gary Bartik,
president of the Museum. “The appraisers will give the items their approximate
value, on the spot.”
“Often, people need to
make arrangements and families need to coordinate what they want to bring for
appraisal,” Bartik added. “So, check your attic, open that old chest, go
through those boxes in the garage, gather up those items you have been curious
about and bring them down to the Museum on Baltimore Street on Saturday, May 10th.”
The Annual Antique Discovery Show is also an
excellent time to make donations and gifts to the Allegany County Museum.
Adam A. Weschler & Son, Inc., a prominent
East Coast appraisal and auction firm, has been an auction tradition in the
Nation's capital since Adam Weschler opened a gallery in 1890.
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The
Allegany County Museum preserves the area's history and has become a major
heritage attraction. The Museum's concentration is on transportation history,
industrial history, and social history, and also features permanent and visiting
exhibits, and special collections. The Museum will be closed from January to May
2008 but may be opened by special appointment and the Museum is available for
special tours, receptions, and parties. Please telephone 301-777-7200 for
information.
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