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| The Summer Antiques for Everyone Fair  A very special exhibition dedicated to the origin and history of the Victory Cross will be a major attraction at the summer Antiques for Everyone fair at the NEC, Birmingham from 26 - 29 July 2007. Titled 'For Valour', the exhibition will tell the story of the Victoria Cross from its beginnings in 1856, the reasons for its creation, its unusual manufacture and the heroic and memorable stories behind many of the awards. Included in the exhibition will be illustrations of many of the actions that led to the VC being awarded.Other aspects will show the way in which some of the medal winners have been commemorated, and versions of the VC will pay tribute to the medal itself. A major highlight of the display will be a six-foot long scale model diorama of the Defence of Rorke's Drift, when eleven medals were awarded, which was completed in time for the centenary of the battle in 1979, and captures dramatic moments in the world-famous battle that is so well known from the film 'Zulu'. The Antiques for Everyone fair features more than 360 exhibitors and is a regular summer event that attracts more than 20, 000 collectors and connoisseurs from across the world. It is the UK's largest indoor, datelined event with more than 100, 000 vetted antiques on sale. In addition to antiques buyers from across Britain, American visitors join Italians, Germans, Japanese and other nationalities in the quest for the most desirable collector's items and decorative accessories for their homes. Many of the fair's exhibitors are internationally recognised specialists in their respective subject areas and also members of the antiques trade's leading associations, the BADA and LAPADA. More than 100 dealers specialise in ceramics, at least 50 galleries will be showing fine art and dozens of dealers show a wide range of furniture and decorative accessories. Exhibitors specialise in everything from 2, 000-years-old antiquities to English period furniture, Chinese Blue & White pottery, Continental porcelain, fine glass, original paintings, rare silver, spectacular jewellery, French clocks, fine engravings, working barometers, collectable toys, and useful and decorative brass, copper, samplers, sculpture and textiles, in addition to all kinds of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The fair is also well known as a major source of supply for interior designers and home decorators. With architectural pieces including complete fireplaces, over-mantels, period lighting fitments, garden statuary and original ironwork, there is something to inspire everyone. The fair is divided into two sections: Section One features antiques and works of art usually shown in decorated room-set style displays that demonstrate how period furniture, paintings and decorative accessories can complement any home, while Section Two features dealers offering all kinds of antiques and collectables up to 1950. The old adage always applies whether you are shopping in Section One or Two - there is a bargain on every stand - if you can find it! write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Exhibition News :: home page |