On Oct. 26, the Historic Burlington City Antique and Art Emporium held their first antique show in the large group shop’s building and parking lot. Old and new customers met and conversed with the Emporium dealers about antiques and collectibles while negotiating prices. There was complimentary coffee, apple cider, soft pretzels, cupcakes, cake, and other finger foods available.
The Emporium was built by Edward Supper almost 100 years ago to service and repair automobiles. The building lends itself very well today to housing an antique co-op. The Emporium has 65 dealers who offer antiques from the mid-1800s to modern day collectibles.
The first show was deemed such a success that the dealers plan to hold another show in the spring (watch the Antiques & Auction News for show date).
The Emporium's next big event, titled a “Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza,” will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 28 to 30. Once again dealers will be available to “talk turkey” and negotiate prices. Last year the shop’s customers and dealers filled two boxes for "Toys for Tots." Individuals are asked o help the Emporium repeat this task in the spirit of giving. Boxes are ready for shopgoers’ kindness and generosity.
For the little customers, Santa Claus is taking a break from his busy schedule to visit the Emporium on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. for photos. Also on Nov. 29, Emporium dealer Irene Reisbord will offer evaluations on antique jewelry, purses, pottery, porcelain and decorative items. Irene has bought and sold antiques for over 40 years and ran the PACC Antique Show at Head House Square in Philadelphia. Evaluations will start at 1 p.m. (limit to three items). The coffee pot will be on and plenty of complimentary snacks will be available.
The Emporium is located at 424 High St. in Burlington City, N.J., an hour and half from New York City and only a half hour from Philadelphia. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Thursdays).
For directions or more information, call 609-747-8333 or visit www.antiquesnj.com.
Photos courtesy of Sandra Davis.