Monday, September 21, 2015

FIND US AT TODD FARM THIS WEEKEND!!

We'll be setting up at Todd Farm this Sunday, September 27th! Find us starting around 5:30 am in our usual spot (hopefully) near the front of the field in the loop! And mark your calendars for next Saturday, October 3rd, and our MASSIVE Yard Sale in Billerica! It's not to be missed!

Sunday, September 13, 2015

BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015 - FINAL WRAP-UP

We were greeted at Hertan's Field Sunday morning by a touch of rain and a paucity of customers, and decided to immediately begin packing up, as the forecast called for more rain to develop, and we figured not too many folks would be coming out to traipse the fields. However, by the time we left at midday, the parking lots had begun to fill with shoppers undeterred by the pessimistic forecast, and those shoppers ended up being very lucky, as the "steady rain" that was predicted for most of the day never developed into anything more than just a light drizzle. A bit disappointing, but we did manage to make one sale on the day, and on the plus side, we got home dry and in time for the NFL's early kickoff.
 Our thanks as always go out to David and Jerry and all of the terrific folks at Hertan's. They are simply the best, and we are proud to be associated with their show! Thanks as well to our tent providers, Rick and Sheri from Elegant Tent And Party, and to the folks from Peter Fuller for our rental van. Be sure to mention Lovequist Antiques if you decide to use their services!
 Our next appearance is scheduled for Todd Farm on Sunday, September 27th. We also intend to have our HUGE yard sale the following Saturday, October 3rd, featuring a lot of items that are just too large or difficult to bring to the flea markets, like furniture, floor lamps, and some fine and framed art, alongside a host of other offerings, all at deeply discounted prices. It will be an event that you do NOT want to miss!

Saturday, September 12, 2015

BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015 DAY FOUR - MORE OF THE SAME!

We were blessed with another rain-free shopping day at Brimfield on Saturday, and the result was a steady flow of traffic through our tent, and, in somewhat of a coincidence, the SAME amount of sales we had on Wednesday! Sunday is the last day of the shows, and the weather forecast for the area calls for rain. We will be opening around 8:30am, and intend to spend the morning slowly packing for a midday departure, as we do not expect much of a turnout. Look for us next at Todd Farm in just two weeks!

Friday, September 11, 2015

BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015 DAY THREE - A BUSY FRIDAY

We took advantage of a forecast of early-morning rainshowers (and a need to watch the Patriots) to sleep in a bit on Friday and delay our opening until 9am. Soon, the fields began to teem with shoppers, and a steady stream of sales throughout the day allowed us to have our best day of the show so far (by a buck!) and our best Friday EVER (by a lot)!
On Saturday, we expect to open by 7:30am and plan to stay until at least 5pm. It's going to be a picture-perfect fall day, and we urge folks who are considering coming this weekend to do so tomorrow, as Sunday's forecast remains sketchy, and we will likely only be open on Brimfield's final day from around 8am until noon, so that we might get things packed up before the heaviest rain begins in the mid-afternoon. Hope to see you tomorrow!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015 DAY TWO - THE EDGE OF WETNESS

Those who ventured to Brimfield on Thursday had to dodge occasional raindrops in the morning and a more persistent rain in the afternoon, but we managed to get in a decent day of sales despite the weather. The wetness is expected to end mid-morning on Friday, so we will likely wait to open until 8:30 or 9am, and then remain open as long as there are folks with folding money traipsing the fields. Saturday's going to be a perfect fall day, and we intend to open by 7:30am and stay late!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015 - DAY ONE IS DONE!

Hertan's Field opened just before noon today and a good-sized crowd braved the roasting heat and  humidity in search of great deals. A couple of large early sales allowed us to have a decent performance on the first day of this five-day-long show. On Thursday, we'll be up and running very early, as showers have been predicted to reach the Brimfield area during the afternoon, so we intend to open by 7am, and to stay open as long as there are customers and the weather permits it. Come on by SPACE 61 before you head to May's!

BRIMFIELD - TODAY IS THE DAY!

TODAY, at NOON SHARP, the bell will ring signaling the opening of Hertan's Field for the September Brimfield shows! You can find us in SPACE 61 from today right through Sunday, September 13th. Be sure to peruse our previous posts for previews of some of the great antiques and collectables we'll be offering!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

WHERE TO FIND US - BRIMFIELD SEPTEMBER 2015

Lovequist Antiques will once again be setting up in Hertan's Field starting Wednesday, September 9th at NOON through the afternoon of Sunday September 13th. Our tent will be located in SPACE 61, which is in the second row of tents (link to a map of Hertan's Field), about 4 spaces in. We've got several "sneak previews" of some of the merchandise we'll be offering right here on LovequistAntiques.com, just scroll down to see them!

Monday, September 7, 2015

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

We, like everyone else, are taking the day off today, but it's gonna be our last day off for a while, as the Brimfield Antique Shows kick off tomorrow! We'll spend Tuesday getting everything ready, and will be open for business starting at NOON on Wednesday in SPACE 61 of Hertan's Field. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, September 6, 2015

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - MIRRORS

We'll have a terrific selection of mirrors to choose from when Hertan's Field opens at NOON SHARP on Wednesday September 9th. Among our offerings will be a number of great Syroco mirrors, including several different types of eagle mirrors! And speaking of eagle mirrors, check out the spectacular black-framed wooden mirror in the picture - it's a beauty and won't last long!






Saturday, September 5, 2015

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - MILK GLASS

We remain Brimfield's #1 purveyors of milk glass and will have HUNDREDS of items to choose from when Hertan's Field opens on Wednesday!  Lamps, vases, cups, plates, serving pieces, Fenton, Westmoreland - we've got more quality milk glass than every other Brimfield vendor COMBINED!

Friday, September 4, 2015

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - ADVERTISING TINS, BOXES, AND CRATES

We'll be offering a dazzling selection of advertising tins, boxes, and beverage crates starting this Wednesday in SPACE 61 of Hertan's Field! We'll have numerous antique tobacco tins, ginger and other foodstuff tins, coffee and tea tins, soda and milk crates, oil cans, and a variety of vintage non-advertising containers, including dozens of wood and metal toolboxes and storage boxes. If you collect any kind of advertising you HAVE to stop by!


Thursday, September 3, 2015

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - LAMPS AND LANTERNS

We'll be offering a nice selection of oil lamps and electric lamps, as well as at least a dozen great old lanterns from makers like Dietz, Coleman, and Embury, when our tent in SPACE 61 of Hertan's Field opens up at NOON SHARP on Wednesday! We sell a lot of them, and they never stay in stock very long, so if you see one below that you like, be sure to make us your FIRST stop!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

BRIMFIELD SNEAK PREVIEW - ADVERTISING SIGNS AND MIRRORS

Here are just a few examples of the terrific advertising signs and mirrors we'll have for you starting on Wednesday September 9th at NOON SHARP in SPACE 61 of Hertan's Field. Porcelain signs, wood signs, tin signs, mirrored signs, paper and cardboard signs, even street signs - we've got every category covered! In fact, we've got so many signs and crates and tins and smalls that we dedicate an entire WALL of our tent to nothing but advertising! You are sure to find something you've never seen before!