The high-end jewelry retailer was sold to private investment firm Middle West Partners and a group of longtime clients.
Dates set for fall Pier Antique Show
U.S. Antique Shows announced that its bi-annual Pier Antique Show will return on Nov. 22 and 23 to New York City’s Pier 94 on the Hudson River.
New York--U.S. Antique Shows announced that its bi-annual Pier Antique Show will return on Nov. 22 and 23 to New York City’s Pier 94 on the Hudson River.
The show has more than 400 exhibitors offering an array of merchandise, including antique jewelry. A selection of vintage clothing, jewelry and handbags also will be available in the Fashion Alley section of the show.
On Nov. 23, show organizers will host the Second Annual Appraisal Day, in partnership with Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers. All attendees with a valid ticket to the show will be invited to bring one item to be appraised for free by one of Skinner’s three expert appraisers.
U.S. Antique Shows also is debuting a new video about the Pier Antique Show that features a variety of dealers and their collections of antique and vintage merchandise.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23. Admission is $20 and is valid for re-entry to the show both days.
For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, call 239-732-6642 or visit the Pier Antique Show website.
U.S. Antique Shows is a division of GLM, which was purchased by Emerald Expositions, the parent company of National Jeweler and the JA New York and Couture shows, earlier this year.
U.S. Antique Shows also operates the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Los Angeles Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Miami Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, The Armory Antique Show, Miami National Antique Show and The Original Miami Beach Antique Show.
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