Lambertville, NJ

America's signature clock faces are compelling, sculptural and graphic. The three level converted garage is packed with tempting variations.

Rago Auction

Deloris Verchere takes time seriously and spends it wisely, at the America showroom

100 years ago, when New Hope, PA, was a growing arts community, Lambertville was it's sleepy poor relation; the town you passed through on your way there.

A turn-of-the-century manufacturing town, Lambertville was once home to industrial mills and the source in American for rubber boots and oyster crackers.

Over the past 15 years, however, Lambertville has developed an identity all it's own and practically eclipsed its glamorous neighbor across the river.

Home to a distinguished auction house, two flea markets, dozens of shops and hundreds of dealers, Lambertville is a celebrated antiquing town, alongside destinations like Adamstown, PA, and Hudson, NY.

Lamberville is a bustling, year-round town, with shops, restaurants, inns and galleries. Set on the banks of the Delaware River, weekenders can choose from a wide range of activities, events, sights and nightlife.

Last year the town celebrated it's coming of age with the formation of the Lambertville Antique Dealers Association (LADA).

LADA formed during a collaboration between Philadelphia Magazine and the Lambertville Chamber of Commerce (LCOC) on an antiques weekend, when a group of local dealers decided it was the perfect opportunity to organize themselves.

Now over 40 shops and 100 dealers are members of LADA, and they're about to celebrate their first anniversary with the 2nd annual LADA Antiques Show. With 16 members on the board of directors, LADA is on the move, and the power behind it appears to be unanimous.

Also apparent is is the dynamism of its members.

Two examples are antique dealers Deloris Verchere, and her sister, Delyn McCosh, the chairperson and treasurer of LADA, respectively.


18 years in the area, they share a business, a house and a committment to the growth of the antiquing community in Lambertville.

So committed, Deloris couldn't overlook it when the LCOC posted notices for the meeting that served as the gensis of her organization.

"I thought that the area dealers should attend, that it was a fabulous opportunity, but I was concerned that people didn't know about it, so we went from door to door."

While not naturally drawn to taking such a public role, Deloris persisted. "We also called dealers with their own shops, people who owned their buildings and people who lived here. The ones with the biggest finacncial investment in making this happen."

For the meeting, Deloris drew up an itinerary. At the bottom was the suggestion of forming a dealer's association. Everyone agreed.

Deloris also thought they should devise advertising. "By pooling our resources, I thought we could produce something much more impressive. The membership dues and the show proceeds now pay for the production of the advertising campign."

The campaign may be a noticable addition in antiques journals, but Deloris sees it as only beginning. "We would like to expand our advertising...have more ads and bigger ads. The main goal of LADA is to promote Lambertville as a destination for antiques".

When asked about her history, Deloris' sister Delyn laughs. "Well, I wasn't born an antique dealer, but I've been one for 30 years".

Familiar with the area since childhood, Delyn moved to Lambertville first.

"We went to a Montessori school in nearby Lumberville, PA. We used to go to the Black Bass when our mother came to visit." Her artistic mother later lived in Spain, and dealt at the flea markts there. "I used to send her vintage clothes and jewelry to sell", Delyn smiled.

Five years ago, Deloris also moved Lambertville. Now they own Garden House Antiques, and specialize in eclectic antique accesories, lighting, furniture and textiles.

And between Garden House and her duties as the LADA Lambertville Fall Antiques Show, Delyn has a very full slate.

"We'll have around 50 dealers from New England and as far away as Ohio and Florida", said Cole. "20 will bein a tent and another 30 are going to be in the church."

The high-end show is going to have a garden theme and feature eclectic antiques and decorative arts. Tentatively scheduled are appraisals by Antiques Road show veterans Noel Barrett of Carversville, and David Rago, who operates the auction gallery in town and is one of the country's experts on 20th century American ceramics.

The concept of the show is to create a festival environment, highlighting Lambertville as an antiquing town. "The rest of the show is the town", explains Delyn. "Shop owners are encouraged to serve refreshments, deck themselves out, even have live entertainment if they want."

But Delyn's decades of experience in the antiques business have not equipped her for the realities of producing a show.

"Antique dealers are like islands unto themselves.. they can be hard to organize. They're used to working alone, and enjoy it...the charge of the hunt, the search for treasure." But she includes herself in this, "Its hard to get organized".

The 2nd Annual Lambertville FAlls Antiques Show is Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28, 2001. It will be right in the middle of the antiques district at 14 North Union Street. Admission is $5, which goes to LADA. Show hours are SAturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.





America 5 S. Main Street, Lambertville (609) 397-6966
Open daily 10:30 to 5. The area's most progressive decorative arts showroom. A 1911 brick garage provides an innovative backdrop for this eclectic collection of 19th and 20th century artifacts,
paintings, furniture, architectural iron, garden... Special courtesy to the trade.

Known for its art galleries and antiques stores, American Antiques & Design is a hip decorative arts showroom. Just as the name implies
America is a unique mix, crossing designs, periods and styles with cutting edge interpretations It features an eclectic collection of 19th and 20th century artifacts, painting, furniture and architectural elements, all displayed in a style that is both urban and chic. Distinctive pieces, selected individually, from Europe and America, fill the two-story studio. Also showcased, is the proprietary design line of high style metalworked mirrors, lamps and tables.

Owners David Teague and Cheryl Campbell each bring their own distinctive personal design sensibilities and unique talents to the quickly emerging business. Cheryl is the creative force behind the interior design portion of the business. David combines his technical expertise andhis love of furniture design to his own beautifully simple and strong line of innovative products.. In a short period oftime, David's designs have been nationally recognized by top decorators.

Combining their separate talents has created a highly sought after collection. The constantly changing inventory,
meticulously chosen and presented, includes a diverse array of items. A sample of their collection includes antique,
industrial and modern clock faces to 1940's French furniture and Italian Art Deco. Such unique and tantalizing
pieces have attracted notable clients such as Ralph Lauren and the J.Peterman company, who furnished many of
their stores here in the United States and internationally. More recent high profile projects include the 1999 Princeton, NJ Showhouse. America was awarded the design for the main entrance and Great Room of the historically significant and architecturally lavish property.

America Antiques & Design is a cool combination of high style, high design and emerging concepts .America is a trend setter, offering a collection that is always ahead of its time. Its location, in Lambertville New Jersey, is a tranquil balance to its sophisticated collection and urban atmosphere.


ANTIQUE CENTER AT THE PEOPLE'S STORE
28 N. Union Street, Lambertville (609) 397-9808
Open 7 days a week 10-6. Lambertville's oldest and largest affordable antique center. 40 shop co-op. Art, furniture, silver, decorative arts, vintage clothing and books.



BROADMOOR ANTIQUES
6 N. Union Street, Lambertville (609) 397-8802
Open daily 11 - 5. Closed Tuesday. One of the finest antique complexes in the Mid-Atlantic region can be found on the banks of the Delaware River in historic Lambertville. Ten galleries filled with an ever-changing selection of antiques, decorations and fine art for the collector, designer or dealer.


GARDEN HOUSE ANTIQUES, INC.
39 N. Union Street, Lambertville (609) 397-9797 delynmc@aol.com
Open daily 11-5. In the heart of 'Antiques Row', we offer a wide range of interesting antiques and collectibles, including vintage jewelry, lighting, furniture, textiles and accessories for the home and garden - unusual and intriguing items. A superb resource for interior designers, collectors and dealers. Trade courtesies extended.

G. EVANS LTD. ANTIQUES
8 Bridge Street, Lambertville (609) 397-4411
Wed.-Fri. 11-5, Sat. & Sun. 11-6, Mon. & Tues. by appointment. Over a decade of presenting an eclectic interior of accessories, lighting and furniture, 18th & 19th century, with revival periods. A
source for designers, dealers & collectors, beginning to advanced. Newly expanded showroom, antiques on two floors.


JIM'S ANTIQUES LTD.
6 Bridge Street, Lambertville (609) 397-7700
Wed.-Fri. 10:30-5, Sat. & Sun. 10:30-6. Closed Mon. & Tues. Dealer friendly. Featuring exquisite Objects d'art, Orientalia, Americana, European & American Paintings, Furniture, Lighting, Porcelains, Art Glass and Pottery, Jewelry, Silver, Vintage Watches, Toys, Dolls, Textiles, Bronzes, Wood Carvings, American Indian items - thousands of magnificent antiques.

DAVID RAGO AUCTIONS

333 N. Main Street, Lambertville (609) 397-9374, fax (609) 397-9377 info@ragoarts.com
Specializing in 20th Century Decorative Arts, including Arts & Crafts and Modernism auctions. Furnishings, pottery, lighting, glass, ceramics, fine art, metal. Call for hours, auction dates,
information.


Our new on-line bookstore!

We are currently accepting consignments for our Fall auctions.

We are proud to announce our October 2001 Modern Auction Weekend will include a session of Lalique art glass,
in association with our friend Nicholas M. Dawes. John Sollo will be giving a lecture on Monday, December 3, 2001
"Appraising Art Moderne Furniture and Decorations", at the Practicing Law Institute in NYC, in conjunction
with the Appraisers Association of America 2001 Lecture Series. For more information please call 212.889.5404
or e-mail.


David Rago Auctions specializes in the area of 20th Century Art and Furnishings. No auction house in the country is more knowledgeable or better qualified to handle transactions between buyers and sellers in this thriving market. No other offers a stronger warranty.
We take particular pride in providing expertise without attitude and without many of the small, incremental charges levied by others in our field.

Our staff is small and dedicated to a high standard of service to both sellers and buyers, whether new to auctionsor long-time clients and friends.

Craftsman Auctions is David RagoÕs partnership with experts Jerry Cohen and John Fontaine. Together, they hold three weekend Arts & Crafts auctions in our New Jersey facility annually, featuring 1000
lots of the best in Mission arts and furnishings every September, January, and May.

Upcoming Sales ÐÐÐ Past Sales

September 8/9, 2001: CohenÐFontaine Fine Arts Auction
**This auction is in Pittsfield, MA**

September 15/16, 2001: Craftsman Auctions Arts & Crafts Weekend

September 29, 2001: North Carolina Pottery/Collector's Auction

Rago oversees three auction companies and two quarterly magazines, each specializing in a particular area of 20th century decorative arts and furnishings. He lectures nationally and is an expert appraiser for the hit PBS series, The Antiques Road Show, where he specializes in decorative ceramics and porcelain.

David's credits also include hundreds of articles written for trade and consumer publications and X books writtenon decorative ceramics. His most recent, MillerÕs American Art Pottery: Treasure or Not?, co-written with his partner, Suzanne Perrault, has just been published. He and Ms. Perrault also do private sales.

David was only sixteen when he became a dealer in American art ceramics. By his mid-twenties, he had expanded his expertise to include Mission furniture, wrought metal, lighting, and other decorative objects from turn-of-the-century America and Europe. He further advanced this knowledge at the Jordan-Vole Gallery in
Manhattan, then put it to new use when he held his first auction in 1984. He lives in Lambertville

LOVRINIC ANTIQUES LLC
15 N. Union Street, Lambertville (609) 397-8600
Open daily 10-5, or by appointment. Specializing in fine period 18th and early 19th centuryAmerican and English furniture and appropriate accessories. Services include consignments and
private purchases.



PETER WALLACE, LTD.
5 Lambert Lane & 52 N. Union Street, Lambertville (609) 397-4914
Open daily 10-6. Period architectural engravings, botanicals, natural history subjects, Staffordshire,Majolica, country/formal/Raj furniture, American/European paintings, Chinese porcelain, Venetianfigures, chandeliers, sconces, Napoleonic memorabilia and garden accessories including statues, urns
and fountains displayed along the Delaware River.


HAMILTON'S GRILL ROOM
8 Coryell Street, Lambertville (609) 397-4343
Mediterranean food featuring an open charcoal grill. Outdoor dining in season in our courtyard.
LAMBERTVILLE STATION
11 Bridge Street, Lambertville (609) 397-8300
Located on the Delaware River and Delaware-Raritan Canal. Mon.-Sat.Lunch 11:30-3; Brunch Sun. 10:30-3. Dinner Mon.-Thurs.& Sun. 4-10; Fri.& Sat. 4-11. Dine in an antique filled
restored Victorian train station on creative New American cuisine. Conference and banquet facilities. Children welcome.

CHIMNEY HILL FARM ESTATE & THE OL' BARN INN
207 Goat Hill Road, Lambertville (609) 397-1516
Nestled in the wooded hillside overlooking the charming towns of Lambertville & New Hope, a unique 81/2-acre country estate, very romantic & elegant, with lovely gardens. On the covers of Country Roads and
Colonial Homes magazines. An 'Architectural Treasure' hails New York Times. Priv.baths, A/C, fireplaces & jacuzzis. AAA 3 Diamond. Mon.-Thurs. $125-$199. Fri.-Sun. $159-$325.

THE LAMBERTVILLE HOUSE - A NATIONAL HISTORIC INN
32 Bridge Street, Lambertville 888-867-8859 or (609) 397-0200
26-room National Historic Inn, jetted tubs, bathrobes, private baths, cordless phones, fireplaces, and state of the art conference facilities. Lift your spirits at the Left Bank Lounge. Located in the
heart of Lambertville. AAA Four Diamond Award.

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