HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We would like to thank everyone who has made 2014 a very good year for Lovequist Antiques! Special thanks go out to David and everyone at Hertan's Field in Brimfield, Sean and the folks at the Hollis Flea Market, and Todd at Todd Farm. We will have more great antiques and collectables available on eBay starting in 2015! Until then - #MerryChristmas #HappyHannukah & #HappyNewYear !!

WE'VE GOT GREAT NEW STUFF LISTED ON EBAY!

We've just listed several great items on our eBay page and will have a few more up before the end of the day! If you like advertising signs, automobilia, and old tins, don't miss out!

WE WON'T BE AT TODD FARM THIS WEEKEND...

A weather forecast calling for bone-chilling temps is going to prevent us from setting up at Todd Farm this coming weekend, which means our outdoor flea market season is ovah. There is a possibility of an indoor flea market occurring in the Portsmouth, NH area in early December - we will let you know what happens with that... In the meantime, check out our eBay page starting this weekend as we'll be listing all sorts of cool items for sale just in time for the holidays!

WE WON'T BE AT THE RANCH THIS WEEKEND...

Thanks to a forecast of bone-chilling cold, and maybe even SNOW, we will not be setting up at the Rietta Ranch Flea Market this Sunday. We still hope to set up at Todd Farm on Sunday, November 16th, if we're not buried in snow by then...

THIS SUNDAY - THE LAST HOLLIS FLEA MARKET OF 2014 - 50% OFF EVERYTHING!

Find us this Sunday starting at 6am at the Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, NH! It's their LAST flea market of the 2014 season, and we are seeking to reduce inventory, so we will be bringing along a whole load of quality merchandise that will be all be offered at HALF OFF original prices. EVERY SINGLE ITEM will be 50% off!  It will be a bargain hunter's paradise and the fields will be packed! Plus the last Amherst Antique Car Show of the year is happening just up the street! If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this is your weekend to find out! Be there or miss it!

OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE REST OF 2014!

Here is our intended schedule for the rest of 2014 - all dates subject to change due to weather:

Sunday, October 12th - we return to Todd Farm!
Sunday, October 26th - the Hollis Flea Market for their LAST day of the 2014 season.
Sunday, November 2nd - our debut at the Rietta Ranch Flea Market in Hubbardston, MA, which is also on their last day of 2014.
Sunday, November 16th - Todd Farm

We hope to see you there!

OUR FIRST TODD FARM WRAP-UP

A last-minute change in the forecast did not deter us from making our debut at Todd Farm this morning. As expected, scattered showers ruled the pre-dawn hours, but once the sun came up, the skies cleared and the sun slowly took over. It was actually extremely busy in the 5am hour, and then tapered off considerably until mid-morning. We persevered, made a lot of sales, and in the process enjoyed our first time setting up at Todd Farm. We'd like to thank Todd for his hospitality and for giving us a great spot on the field - we can GUARANTEE we'll be back!

FIND US AT TODD FARM THIS SUNDAY!!!!

It's been a LONG time coming, but this Sunday, September 21st, Lovequist Antiques will be making our TODD FARM DEBUT! Todd Farm is located in Rowley, MA, and has long been considered the best flea market for antiques in Eastern New England, so we are very excited to finally join the party! The field opens to the public at 5am, and will probably stay busy into the noon hour (the Patriots play at 1pm); we'd suggest arriving no later than 10am. You can park in the back of the field for FREE or right across the street for (I think) 5 bucks. We don't know exactly where on the property we'll be located; check our Facebook page Sunday morning for that info. The weather WILL be fantastic and the field will be full, so make us a part of your weekend!

BRIMFIELD 2014 WRAP-UP - A SPECTACULAR SUNDAY!

Thankfully, Brimfield avoided most of the rain that hit the region overnight, so Hertan's Field was nearly dry when we opened for business at 7:30 this morning. We managed to make some good sales despite a thin early crowd, but as the morning warmed up, buyers eventually came out in force, and they kept us busy well into the afternoon. Several of the locals commented that they had chosen to avoid the heat on Saturday, and their patience was rewarded with a Sunday that was absolutely spectacular. Our patience was rewarded as well, as Sunday unexpectedly turned out to be our BIGGEST sales day of the entire week!
We'd again like to thank David and Jerry and all of the terrific folks at Hertan's Field for their hospitality this week. They run a truly fantastic operation, and we can't thank them enough for making our first year at Hertan's not only successful, but delightful. We'd also like to thank our friends at Elegant Tent And Party for another great tent (please mention us when you book your tent with them for next year) and Peter Fuller for our Ford rental van.  We are already looking forward to May 13-17, 2015, when (drum roll please) we expect to return to SPACE 165 at Hertan's Field for the next edition of the Brimfield Shows! In the meantime... we're thinking about making our Todd Farm debut! Details coming soon!

IT'S GONNA BE A SUNDAY FUNDAY AT BRIMFIELD!

So apparently none of you heeded our warning to get to Brimfield extra-early on Saturday, but by mid-morning, the crowd was bustling, and by the time the rain finally did fall, it was late enough that nearly everyone had finished their shopping and selling.  Tomorrow (Sunday) is the final day of the 2014 season, and we will once again be located in Space 165 of Hertan's Field (plug 5 Mill Lane Road into your GPS). We'll be there starting around 8am, and we're taking advantage of some additional space to bring along several small furniture pieces and a nice selection of antique U.S state maps from the late 1800's. We've had a great show and are looking forward to a big finish!

BRIMFIELD SATURDAY UPDATE!!

The forecast for Saturday in Brimfield calls for rain and thunderstorms beginning at around 2pm and lasting until around midnight. We are thus strongly encouraging folks to make their way into town as early as possible tomorrow so as to beat the traffic and the expected precipitation, as many dealers will likely close up shop once the rain begins. To facilitate this, we are planning to be opening Space 165 at Hertan's Field by or before 7am, and we have gotten a number of adjacent dealers to agree to open by then as well, so we will make it worth your while to start your day at Hertan's! We are also bringing several great new items along, including several advertising signs, a Ted Williams autographed photo, and another one signed by James Garner! We will stay open as long as the weather and the flow of customers allows, and may close as early as 2pm. We'll also be there all day Sunday, 'til they kick us out!

BRIMFIELD DAY TWO!

We arrived at Hertan's Field just before 8am this morning with two items in tow: a terrific WWII poster and a very cool mirrored shelf. Within the first hour, the poster had found a new owner, and the "adoptions" continued quite steadily throughout the day. Another picture-perfect day is expected for Friday, which in our opinion is the very best day to shop Brimfield, so start your weekend early and include a stop at our delightfully cool and shaded tent in Space 165 in your plans!

BRIMFIELD DAY ONE!

Day One of the September 2014 Edition of the Brimfield Antiques Shows is in the books! Hertan's Field opened at Noon today and the weather could not have possibly been more delightful. Very brisk activity early led us to a solid day overall. Among the items we sold today were the Popsicles sign and the large gold Syroco Eagle mirror featured in our sneak previews! The forecast for both Thursday and Friday calls for more terrific weather and even better pickin'! We'll be back in Space 165 of Hertan's Field by 8am on both days and until at least 5pm each night. Stop on by before May's or J&J !

WHERE TO FIND US IN BRIMFIELD, SEPTEMBER 2014

Starting Wednesday September 3rd at Noon, we will be located in a tent in Space 165 of Hertan's Field, which is on the corner of Mill Lane Road and Route 20 in Brimfield, MA (punch 5 Mill Lane Road into your GPS, and park behind Hertan's at Shady Lane Parking). Space 165 is directly across from a delightful stand of trees and a bench so it should serve as a nice respite from the expected late summer heat. We will be in Brimfield from Wednesday at Noon right through Sunday afternoon. Let us know in the comments on our Facebook page if and when you're coming!

WE ARE BRIMFIELD'S BEST SOURCE FOR MILK GLASS!

We're just hours away from the grand opening of Hertan's Field at NOON on Wednesday, and when you stop by our tent (in SPACE 165), you will see Brimfield's largest and most diverse selection of milk glass! We will have hundreds of pieces available: plates and dishes, cups and saucers, vases, serving pieces, display items, and even a couple of antique lamps! Makers like Fenton, Anchor
Hocking, Fire King, and Westmoreland are all represented, and we've got an extensive selection of pieces in the hobnail pattern, along with some in the grapevine pattern and many other designs as well. If you love and collect milk glass, make our tent your FIRST stop for the BEST array of choices in ALL of Brimfield!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - WE'VE GOT WOOD(EN BOXES)!

Here's another "sneak preview" featuring some of the great old wooden beverage crates we'll be offering starting Wednesday, September 3rd at NOON in Hertan's Field at the Brimfield Antique Shows! Vintage Pepsi, Cott, Chelmsford, and 7Up boxes are among the great selection we'll have for you. We're also bringing along numerous smaller wooden boxes, knife trays, and tool totes, plus several great old metal toolboxes and a number of other old wood and metal containers. Vintage wood shelves, mirrors, tables, desks, and chairs will also be available. Find us in SPACE 165 THIS Wednesday through Sunday!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - THE EAGLES!

We LOVE anything patriotic, especially items featuring our national symbol, the eagle! From Syroco mirrors and antique advertising to wooden shelves and milk cans, we'll have a whole bunch of eagle-related items for you when Hertan's Field opens this Wednesday at noon! See you there!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - ADVERTISING SIGNS

We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from the opening of Hertan's Field at NOON SHARP on Wednesday, September 3rd, so here is the first "sneak preview" of some of the amazing items we'll be offering in our tent at SPACE 165. We've always got a wide selection of terrific advertising and street signs available, and this show will be no exception! From tin to metal, mirrors to porcelain, and even paper, cardboard, stickers, and ephemera, we'll have several dozen to choose from, so be sure to come on by and check them out!

THE BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEWS ARE COMING!

Later this week, and only right here on our website, we'll have a few "sneak previews" of some of the terrific items we'll be offering starting next Wednesday, September 3rd, when Hertan's Field opens at noon sharp. We'll be in Space 165 and we've got an incredible array of goodies just waiting for you!

WE WILL BE IN BRIMFIELD IN SEPTEMBER!

 I am delighted to CONFIRM that Lovequist Antiques WILL be at the Brimfield Antique Shows in September! We will once again be located in Hertan's Field, and will be set up in SPACE 165. We plan to be at Hertan's from Opening Day at noon on Wednesday, September 3rd right through the afternoon of Sunday, September 7th. We've added some truly amazing items to our inventory in the past couple of months and are very excited to be bringing them to Brimfield!

HOLLIS, BRIMFIELD, AND MORE!

We finally made it back to the Hollis Flea Market yesterday and had our BEST DAY EVER! Our thanks to the hordes of new customers and new dealer friends who made yesterday so fantastic! We are not yet sure if we will return to Hollis in just two weeks or if it won't be until the end of August - be sure to bookmark our Facebook page for the very latest updates about where we'll be, sneak previews of some of the great items we'll have, and what's for sale on our eBay Page. Also, if you need to get in contact with us, send us a message on Facebook or drop us an email at LovequistAntiques (at) outlook.com and we should respond within a day or two.
We'd also like you to know that we are THISCLOSE to officially announcing that we will be back at Hertan's Field for this September's version of the Brimfield Antique Shows! We hope to have that confirmation for you later this week!

TWO COOL NEW VINTAGE ITEMS, NOW LISTED ON EBAY

We just listed two new items on eBay. First is this neat pewter Kitty Cat Serving Spoon made by noted artist Leandra Drumm of Akron, Ohio. It can be found at this link.

We're also offering a great midcentury modern Dansk cast iron candle holder. It's known as the "Star" or "Crown Of Thorns" model and dates to the 1950's. It's in terrific condition (it looks unused) and even comes with its original box! You can bid on this great antique here!

A NEW eBay LISTING

We just listed this cool set of Kennedy Kards on eBay - check it out here! And don't forget we'll be at the Hollis Flea Market bright and early this Sunday!

WE'LL BE IN HOLLIS THIS WEEKEND!

Find us this Sunday, June 29th, at the Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, NH. We'll be there by 5:30am, and we're taking two spaces, so we'll have twice as many great deals on twice as much great stuff. We also hope to have MAJOR news about Brimfield SOON!

A GREAT DAY AT HOLLIS!

A good crowd and picture-perfect weather made for our best day ever at the Hollis Flea Market! Temps were only in the 40's as the morning began, but abundant sunshine put us in the 70's by midday! It was great to see (and make deals with!) so many familiar faces (and new faces!) and we're very happy to be back in Hollis! Speaking of which... Our next appearance at the Hollis Flea Market will take place four weeks from today, on Sunday, June 29th. We also plan to be there on Sunday, July 27th. And we should have news about Brimfield in September soon as well... and if you want to email us, it's LovequistAntiques ( at ) outlook.com, or like our page and send us a message on Facebook!

FIND US IN HOLLIS THIS SUNDAY!

We will be at the Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, NH, this Sunday, June 1st! We'll be there by 6am with tons of great stuff at even better prices! The weather should be delightful so come on down!

BRIMFIELD 2014 WRAP-UP!

We awoke to heavy rain in Billerica on Saturday morning, but by the time we got to Brimfield the sun was already shining and folks were slowly streaming into the fields. We had been warned the night before about the possibility, nay, probability, of our tent getting flooded, so we had spent a good hour the evening before moving pretty much everything off of the floor, or at least onto tarps. Our efforts were rewarded, as although our tent did get flooded, the damage was mainly confined to the grass inside, which slowly turned to mud thru the course of the day.
Within minutes of our opening, a customer from the day before returned to buy a beautiful framed circus poster, and the deals continued into the early evening hours. We started packing up a little after 5pm and left around 8:45.
Sunday was spent unloading our vehicles and returning the rental van we got from Peter Fuller Rental & Pre-owned in Waltham. It was a Chevy Express cargo van and turned out to be perfect for our needs. We'd also like to thank the folks at Elegant Tent & Party, who provided us with a terrific DRY tent at a great price. Be sure to mention us when you call them for your next rental!
Finally, we'd like to offer our deepest thanks to David, Jerry, Roger, and all of the great folks at Hertan's Field for helping make our first Brimfield experience nothing short of terrific. They do everything the way it should be done, and we're already looking forward to our next show with them, which will either be this September or next May.
Speaking of next shows... we are considering making our Todd Farm debut on Sunday, June 1st, but that decision needs to be slept on... it's been a LONG week...

BRIMFIELD DAY THREE

Brimfield Day Three was wet and wild, but still fun, and still pretty busy! The hardy souls who braved today's rain were rewarded with some great bargains. We're looking forward to a sunny Saturday, which will be our last day in Hertan's Field, & we'll be there from 8am until at least 5 or 6 in the evening making deals! Find us in the front row of Hertan's Field, in Space 36, right next to a bright pink tent!

BRIMFIELD 2014 - DAY TWO

Day Two of Brimfield 2014 is in the books! Things started off exceedingly slow this morning, but the field got much busier after lunchtime and soon the buyers started parting with their foldin' money! The Friday forecast is for a misty/showery morning followed by heavier rain in the afternoon, so we are going to arrive around 8am, and we're planning to leave when the rain intensifies, which is expected to happen by 3 or 4 pm. On Saturday we expect to get to Brimfield by 8am and will likely stay into the evening hours. We're in Space 36 of Hertan's Field, which is in the front row (the side closest to Route 20), right next to a bright pink tent.

BRIMFIELD DAY ONE!

We're back from a successful first day at ‎Brimfield‬! Hertan's Field opened at noon and within minutes we'd sold several items! It was the best kind of madness! We'll be back at it tomorrow (Thursday) from 7am until at least 4pm, as well as on Friday and Saturday. Find us in the FRONT ROW of Hertan's, in Space 36 - we're right next to the pink tent!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Today at noon we make our Brimfield debut in Space 36 of Hertan's Field! We've worked hard getting ready for this show and we can't wait for it to begin! We'd like to thank David Lamberto for his tremendous hospitality, our friends at Elegant Tent And Party for our excellent tent, and the folks at Peter Fuller Rentals for our rental van. Check out our Facebook page for pictures and stories from Opening Day and beyond!

WHERE TO FIND US - BRIMFIELD - 2014

Brimfield kicks off for us this Wednesday, May 14th at noon when Hertan's Field opens for business. You can find us in SPACE 36, which is in the very first row of tents (see this map - SPACE 36 is on the bottom left). We'll be there all day right through Saturday and possibly Sunday morning. Be sure to follow us on Facebook as we'll be sharing pictures there when we can!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PEEK - AN N. D. CASS DOLL CRADLE WITH ORIGINAL PILLOWS!

Here's something we'll be bringing to Brimfield that you just do not see very often. This N.D. Cass doll cradle is a great example of midcentury modern simplicity, cleverly counterbalanced by the vibrant design of the bedboard. What is uncommon about this cradle is that it also comes with its two ORIGINAL pillows in AMAZING condition! The bedboard and pillows feature the exact same fabric and one of the pillows even has its original tags. This remarkable find will be priced at $85 and I don't expect it to last long! Find us in SPACE 36 of Hertan's Field starting Wednesday!

BREAKING NEWS ABOUT BRIMFIELD - A NEW AND IMPROVED LOCATION!

BREAKING NEWS! We are excited to announce that we will now be located in SPACE 36 of Hertan's Field for the Brimfield Antique Shows, starting on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at NOON SHARP. (here is a link to a map of Hertan's Field) This is a prime location, right in the middle of the front row, so we will be very easy to find! Set your GPS to Mill Lane Road and park right behind Hertan's! SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PEEK - GOLD SYROCO EAGLE MIRROR

We are going to have several Syroco items available at Brimfield this year, and chief among them is this rare and gorgeous midcentury gold eagle mirror. This beauty is a model #4007 (a very early version of the popular 4410), and along with a Syroco sticker it also has its ORIGINAL TAG attached to the back, which is something you don't come across very often.

UPDATE: This mirror SOLD at Brimfield, as did another of the Syroco ones we brought!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - AN AMAZING BIRE-LEY'S SIGN!

In just 8 days from RIGHT NOW, Hertan's Field will be OPEN for business at the Brimfield Antique Shows! Here's a sneak preview of another one of the outstanding items we'll be offering. This gorgeous metal Bire-ley's Beverages sign dates from 1948 and measures 39 inches wide by 26 inches high. It's quite rare, in excellent shape for its age and will display wonderfully. We'll be asking $795 for this beauty. If you like this item or anything else you see, you can always contact us at LovequistAntiques ( at ) outlook.com and we'll get right back to you!

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - MORE ADVERTISING SIGNS

Here is a sampling of some of the advertising signs we will have available at Brimfield this year.

 

This monster S&H Green Stamps sign has SOLD!

                             This heavy metal Carte Blanche sign is priced at $50.

 This Cott sign is wonderfully bright and colorful. It's priced at $100 and is one of two

 different Cott signs we'll have.

     Here's another S&H Greenstamps sign. It's in great shape and has SOLD!

 

 This metal Pepsi sign is a monster - 4 feet wide by 3 feet high - and priced at $120.

WHERE TO FIND US AT BRIMFIELD, MAY 2014

With the month of May comes the Brimfield Antique Shows! We will be located in SPACE 36 of Hertan's Field (here is a link to a map of their field) starting at NOON SHARP on Wednesday, May 14th, 2014. We will also be there all day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, as well as on Sunday morning. We've got literally hundreds of great new items, and over the next two weeks we'll be providing sneak previews of some of our best pieces right here on our blog, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back! Here are two items to kick things off.

       This Mount Kineo sign is in great shape and SOLD at the Hollis Flea Market!

  This tin Cobble Rock Beverages sign is the ONLY one I've ever seen and has SOLD!

 

Up For Grabs on eBay

Since we were unable to do the Hollis Flea Market today, we've decided to list a few items on eBay! Check them out at http://www.ebay.com/usr/lovequist and be sure to bookmark us!

OUR SUMMER 2014 SCHEDULE

As Spring begins to Swing, so does the flea market season here in New England. Our first two appearances of the spring will be:

Sunday April 27th - the Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, NH

Wednesday May 14th to Sunday May 18th - Hertan's Field at the Brimfield Antique Shows

We've got an amazing assortment of great antiques and collectables and can't wait to share it all!

GET YOUR BRIMFIELD TENT AT A GREAT PRICE!!

If you are looking for the best value on a tent for the Brimfield Antique Shows, be sure to call Rick at Northeast Tents before you decide! And be sure to tell him Lovequist Antiques sent you!

WE'RE GOING TO BRIMFIELD! WE'RE GOING TO BRIMFIELD!

  I am delighted to be able to announce that Lovequist Antiques will be at the Brimfield Antique Shows this May! We will be set up in Hertan's Field starting on Wednesday, May 14th at Noon and will be there right through Saturday night (at least). Hertan's is centrally located and there is PLENTY of parking adjacent to the field on Mill Lane Road. We could not be more excited!!

Check out our latest batch of eBay auctions!!

We enjoyed some fun in the sun, but now it's back to business! We've got a bunch of items up for grabs on eBay right now, including an incredible Allen Ginsberg lithograph AUTOGRAPHED and inscribed by Ginsberg! Be sure to add http://www.ebay.com/usr/lovequist to your favorite sellers list!