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Oglebay Institute’s antiques show marks its 60th year

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Oglebay Institute’s Antiques Show and Sale will celebrate its 60th anniversary April 4-6 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, W.Va.

The annual fundraiser for the Museums of Oglebay Institute is not only the largest, but also the longest-running antiques show in West Virginia and among the oldest shows nationwide.

More than 50 dealers from 10 states will be set up on two floors of Wilson Lodge. Items will include American, English, primitive and period furniture, American art, folk art, Western art, pottery, quilts, jewelry, rugs, baskets, pewter, silver, glass, china and books.

Oglebay Institute museums director Christin Byrum said hallmarks of the OI show, such as quality merchandise, expert dealers and a diverse inventory with items in every price range, are what keep people coming back.

“One of the perks of shopping a well-established antiques show is that it takes the risk out of buying,” event co-chairwoman Paula McClure said. “Our dealers select their stock carefully and weed out the junk so buyers don’t have to.”

Antiques dealer Peter Chillingworth of Scenery Hill is managing the 2014 show. He has managed the show since 2000. Byrum said he invites “only the most reputable and knowledgeable dealers, and buyers can rest assured they are getting the cream of the crop.”

The show opens April 4 with special patron events, including the Dessert with Antiques Preview Party from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door. The ticket price includes repeat admission to the show April 5 and 6.

Other patron packages are available, such as a Patron Cocktail Party at the Glass Museum, limousine service to and from Wilson Lodge, a private patron lounge, a patron gift bag and a dealer’s tour on a topic of the participant’s choice.

General show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6. General admission is $8.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the patron events, call 304-242-7272.

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