A Preview of Coming Attractions at Tailgate-Music Valley

Federal Bow Front Chest with Matching Sewing Table, Original Brass


Bird on a branch, Pie Safe Tin

Ohio dealer, Jeff Walton is no stranger to the antiques business. He’s been buying and selling since 1984. While Jeff sells a broad variety of great country items, he’s probably best known for his fine quality, handmade, pre-civil war furniture. You can be certain that Jeff knows his furniture. Prior to becoming a dealer, he taught woodworking. You’ll also find folk art, hand woven baskets, paintings, spice chests and painted boxes in his booth.
We had a conversation yesterday about what he’ll be bringing to the upcoming Tailgate-Music Valley show. He has some great pieces lined up for the show and he was nice enough to send me some photos to share with our readers. In addition, he assured me he’ll be bringing a “nice country sideboard and a good tiger maple stand”. Can’t wait to see those.
Like the rest of us, Jeff’s pleased with the show’s new location. He thinks it’s a “wonderful facility, very convenient, easy to find, has great parking”. I agree, and I’m sure you will too.

ALWAYS THE FINEST FROM AMERICAN SPIRIT ANTIQUES

Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table


Redware Fish mold with Manganese glaze


Two Piece Pennsylvania Cherry Corner Cupboard


Vermont Half Sideboard, cherry & tiger maple

Our Tailgate-Music Valley “regulars” are sure to recognize Ted Fuehr and his wife Jennifer of American Spirit Antiques in Mission, Kansas, www.americanspiritantiques.com. They are well known for their exceptionally fine quality American 18th and early 19th century, high style furniture. Make sure you also check out their booth for spatterware, weathervanes and the wonderful North Shore and Boston School Post Impressionist paintings they regularly bring. Ted was nice enough to send photos of item he’s planning to bring to the upcoming Tailgate Antique Show this coming February 2-4th.
We talked a little about the show’s new location in the Hendersonville Expo Center. Like the rest of us, he’s enthusiastic about convenience of the location, the free and plentiful parking for patrons and the prospect of an easy load in for the dealers.
The Fuehr’s are members of the American Antique Dealers Association. They’re dedicated to educating show patrons about the age, origin and condition of their merchandise. This makes them a terrific resource for collectors, whether their advanced or beginning.