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Nippon Collectors Annual Convention August 10-13 Rocks

COLUMBUS, OH – After an unfortunate two-year pan- in gift shops, dime stores, fairs and even at the local grocery. Nippon items
demic hiatus, Nippon collectors from around the world are were also sold by Montgomery Ward, Sears & Roebuck, at galleries, and
ready to rock at their annual convention. Held August through mail order houses and department stores.
10-13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbus, In 1921 the United States government changed its position and required
Ohio, this year’s theme will be Nippon Rocks with no that Japanese imports no longer be marked “Nippon,” but with “Japan.”
shortage of quality Nippon at this four-day event. On This marks the end of the Nippon era.
the agenda are two days of educational programs, Along with these informative programs and in-room buying and selling,
collector displays, panel discussions, and so much the annual auction to be held on Saturday, August 13, which is open to the
more. Additionally, Angie Becker of the Antiques & public with on-line bidding available through liveauctioneers.com. The
Collectibles Insurance Group will discuss how to insure auction, managed by Forsythes’ Auctions of Russellville, OH, is always an
your collection. exciting end to the convention and this year will be no exception.
The Nippon era began in 1891 when the Japanese The International Nippon Collectors Club (INCC) convention is
porcelain was clearly marked “Nippon” due to the definitely the best Nippon marketplace in the world where collectors and
McKinley Tariff Act. This act required that all porcelain dealers will have a chance to buy and sell all varieties of Nippon porcelain;
be marked with the country of origin. (“Nippon” literally there’s something to suit every taste, pocketbook, and collecting level from
translates to “Japan.”) This porcelain was made specifically novice to advanced. If you’re a
to be exported to the west with designs and patterns that collector of Nippon, this is
suited American’s tastes. At that time, Japan had a thriving the place to be.
porcelain industry For more infor-
Outdoor Vintage, using methods from mation about the STORMVILLE
International Nippon
Europe and the U.S.
The Japanese items
Antiques, were less expensive than Collectors Club Celebrating
AIRPORT
(INCC) and the con-
Repurposed Goods pieces coming from vention, go to 52 Years!
www.nipponcollec
Europe and became
& Crafts Show very popular in the U.S. orsclub.com or join
us on Facebook.
The porcelain was sold
on the beautiful
ANTIQUE SHOW
Madison, CT Town Green Short
Saturday, May 28, 9am-4pm & Sweet & FLEA MARKET
9:00 AM
Sponsored by the SHARP! 2022 DATES OVER 500 EXHIBITORS
As seen on HGTV “Flea Market Flip”
Madison Chamber of Commerce Thursday, March 24th
Shop Opens at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14th
Admission: $5 Equal Opportunity Thursday, May 26th April 23 & 24 September 3 & 4
(With ad, admit 1 or 2 @ $4. each Dealers & buyers Thursday, June 23rd May 28 & 29 October 8 & 9
Thursday, July 21st
or buy online at madisonct.com) Field opens at 9 am Thursday, August 25th July 9 November 5
No set-up before
H Food Booth All Day H Free admission Thursday, September 15th 8AM TO 4PM • RAIN OR SHINE
H Social Distancing, Please H $45 set-up fee, antiques only Thursday, October 20th
Thursday, November 17th
Directions: I-95, Exit 61, 1/2 mile south Questions? Free Admission & Parking • No Pets
to Route 1, 2 blocks west to Town Green Call Ian 860-208-7809 or Kris 508-341-6870 Exhibitor Space Available
845-221-6561
Info: 203.245.7394 FACE MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY 428 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY
madisonct.com H chamber@madisonct.com Flying Pig Antiques, 867 Rt 12, Westmoreland, NH 03467
www.stormvilleairportfleamarket.com

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