by Donna Rhodes

If regional history and vintage furniture and art are right up your alley, then The Quail Run Antique Show and Preview, organized by Michael and Nancy Weaver, are sure to please.

The Weavers, professional benefit planners, have been presenting dealer trade events for over thirty years. Attending one of their extravaganzas is like going to a furniture trade show… only every piece in every booth is a unique treasure from centuries past.

The Weavers don’t just handle a show’s details; they know every dealer and every item sold. They are veteran experts in all antique collection with a special interest is silver flatware and hollow ware.

Nancy Weaver says, “We have lots of friends who are shop owners and collectors. A few months ago we were talking to Skip Ryan, local dealer. He suggested hosting a show that benefitted the Cashiers Historical Society, of which he is a member.”  So the Weavers began preparations for a fall event. Ryan found the location, the High Hampton Pavilion, which will provide the perfect venue for an elegant preview party. From that acorn of an idea, Ryan and Weavers have grown a tree.

As a bonus to the affair, Chris Mitchell, who has been a regular on the Antique Road Show offering his expertise in Civil War military antiques, will be a featured guest. So dust off your Confederate weaponry and memorabilia and bring them down for an appraisal.

If you are a collector looking for that special home addition or simply an appreciator of classic furniture and art you will be certain to find just what you are looking for at this expansive and impressive display of fine vintage pieces. And in the process of adding a touch of history to your home, you will be helping make a little financial history for the Historical Society.

The Quail Run Antique Show will be held October 14th, 15th, and 16th. Call (828) 743-6565 for more information.