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The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

 Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

Olde Time Antiques - A French marble and ormolu Chariot clock c.1870, priced at £12,500.
The Eight-day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell, signed and made by ‘Vincenti’.

 
Event: The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair
Organiser: Cooper Events
Venue: Grandstand Pavilion, Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2lY
Date: 20 - 22 October 2023

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Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023   

Olde Time Antiques - An Art Deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated
ocean scene with cloud background. Having an electric movement, ‘green’ Bakelite case with its
original green painted back with start wind and light switch stamped ‘Vitascope Industries Ltd’.
Circa 1945. Priced at £3,850.

ABOUT THIS FAIR:

Collectors will be delighted to learn that there will be an impressive collection of C18th to C20th clocks at the The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair at the Grandstand Pavilion at Chester Racecourse from 20 - 22 October 2023.

Olde Time, BADA & LAPADA members will be showcasing this marvellous collection, which includes rare examples from the 18th, 19th and 20th century, several stunning pieces from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, will be returning to Chester after an absense of around 10 years.

Paul Nunn, who trades as Olde Time, told ANF: "Our home is on the East Coast, so a trip to Chester is a special occasion and we’ll be looking forward to meeting many old and certainly some new clients. Our clocks are rare and decorative and are a major addition to any home."


Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023    

Scarab London - Watermelon tourmaline pink sapphire 18ct white & yellow gold pendant & chain.
The pendant is hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office for 18ct gold & 2006. Approximate
dimensions: pendant: L 1.38ins - 3.5cms, W 1.02ins - 2.58cms; chain: L 20ins - 50.8cms,
Weight: 0.79ozs - 22.3gms. Priced at £3,950.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THIS FAIR:

Local dealers and galleries from Chester, Shropshire, Lancashire, Manchester and across the region take part. Prices range from less than £50 for unusual glass and silver, to more than £20,000 for the finest traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture. Recent fairs have welcomed more specialists with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 20th century modern art and designer glass, silver and ceramics. As usual, dealers will also be specialising in fine antique furniture, traditional silver, 19th and 20th century paintings, fine jewellery, antique glass, European bronzes, fine porcelain and unusual decorative items.The popular autumn Chester antiques event is the most prestigious art and antiques event in the northwest of England. It brings together specialists with a wide variety of high-quality pieces for collectors, interior designers and occasional bargain hunters.

Sue Ede, the organiser told ANF: "The Chester Fair has been running for more than 30 years and attracts customers from all over the country. Our exhibitors assemble a superb range of pieces which cannot be seen anywhere else. It’s a must for anyone with an interest in the finest art, antiques and decorative pieces."

 

 Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

Mark Buckley Antiques - A superb quality Victorian inlaid mahogany Carlton House desk. Priced at
£10, 950.

Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023    

Hickmet Fine Art - "Femme Allongée" by Demetre Chiparus. A large and impressive early 20th Century
silvered and gilt bronze figure of an Art Deco beauty on one knee knelt down as her other leg is
extended. The lady dressed in a flowing dress with a long shawl over her shoulder. The bronze with
very fine hand finished surface detail and excellent colour, raised on a marble base, signed D H
Chiparus. Priced at £22,500.

 

TICKET INFO:

Admission: £5.00. Open 11am-5pm daily.

For more information and full exhibitors list, visit Cooper Events.

Visit;

ANF Calendar for future fair dates

Fairs + Dealers to read more about Cooper Events

 

Cover Image: Olde Time Antiques - An Art Deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Having an electric movement, ‘green’ Bakelite case with its original green painted back with start wind and light switch stamped ‘Vitascope Industries Ltd’. Circa 1945. Priced at £3,850.



ANF News

The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

 Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

Olde Time Antiques - A French marble and ormolu Chariot clock c.1870, priced at £12,500.
The Eight-day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell, signed and made by ‘Vincenti’.

 
Event: The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair
Organiser: Cooper Events
Venue: Grandstand Pavilion, Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2lY
Date: 20 - 22 October 2023

FOLLOW THIS ORGANISER:

  Twitter logo    
 

 


Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023   

Olde Time Antiques - An Art Deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated
ocean scene with cloud background. Having an electric movement, ‘green’ Bakelite case with its
original green painted back with start wind and light switch stamped ‘Vitascope Industries Ltd’.
Circa 1945. Priced at £3,850.

ABOUT THIS FAIR:

Collectors will be delighted to learn that there will be an impressive collection of C18th to C20th clocks at the The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair at the Grandstand Pavilion at Chester Racecourse from 20 - 22 October 2023.

Olde Time, BADA & LAPADA members will be showcasing this marvellous collection, which includes rare examples from the 18th, 19th and 20th century, several stunning pieces from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, will be returning to Chester after an absense of around 10 years.

Paul Nunn, who trades as Olde Time, told ANF: "Our home is on the East Coast, so a trip to Chester is a special occasion and we’ll be looking forward to meeting many old and certainly some new clients. Our clocks are rare and decorative and are a major addition to any home."


Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023    

Scarab London - Watermelon tourmaline pink sapphire 18ct white & yellow gold pendant & chain.
The pendant is hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office for 18ct gold & 2006. Approximate
dimensions: pendant: L 1.38ins - 3.5cms, W 1.02ins - 2.58cms; chain: L 20ins - 50.8cms,
Weight: 0.79ozs - 22.3gms. Priced at £3,950.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THIS FAIR:

Local dealers and galleries from Chester, Shropshire, Lancashire, Manchester and across the region take part. Prices range from less than £50 for unusual glass and silver, to more than £20,000 for the finest traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture. Recent fairs have welcomed more specialists with Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 20th century modern art and designer glass, silver and ceramics. As usual, dealers will also be specialising in fine antique furniture, traditional silver, 19th and 20th century paintings, fine jewellery, antique glass, European bronzes, fine porcelain and unusual decorative items.The popular autumn Chester antiques event is the most prestigious art and antiques event in the northwest of England. It brings together specialists with a wide variety of high-quality pieces for collectors, interior designers and occasional bargain hunters.

Sue Ede, the organiser told ANF: "The Chester Fair has been running for more than 30 years and attracts customers from all over the country. Our exhibitors assemble a superb range of pieces which cannot be seen anywhere else. It’s a must for anyone with an interest in the finest art, antiques and decorative pieces."

 

 Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023

Mark Buckley Antiques - A superb quality Victorian inlaid mahogany Carlton House desk. Priced at
£10, 950.

Antiques News & Fairs - The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair - 20-22 October 2023    

Hickmet Fine Art - "Femme Allongée" by Demetre Chiparus. A large and impressive early 20th Century
silvered and gilt bronze figure of an Art Deco beauty on one knee knelt down as her other leg is
extended. The lady dressed in a flowing dress with a long shawl over her shoulder. The bronze with
very fine hand finished surface detail and excellent colour, raised on a marble base, signed D H
Chiparus. Priced at £22,500.

 

TICKET INFO:

Admission: £5.00. Open 11am-5pm daily.

For more information and full exhibitors list, visit Cooper Events.

Visit;

ANF Calendar for future fair dates

Fairs + Dealers to read more about Cooper Events

 

Cover Image: Olde Time Antiques - An Art Deco Vitascope clock with automation rocking ship on an illuminated ocean scene with cloud background. Having an electric movement, ‘green’ Bakelite case with its original green painted back with start wind and light switch stamped ‘Vitascope Industries Ltd’. Circa 1945. Priced at £3,850.