This is the epitamy of things going full circle. For about 20 years Bob and MaryAnn Sloan were regular exhibitors and sold at every Palmer/Wirfs show, from Seattle to San Francisco. Some years ago, Bob passed away (MaryAnn is doing fine). But it became time for MaryAnn to sell her collection of several thousand Wade animals. So Marie Jones, an old friend and also longtime Palmer/Wirfs exhibitor, is bring that collection to sell for the first time at this show. Marie will also be bringing MaryAnn's button collection plus another estate of vintage buttons previously owned by another exhibitor. You can see all these things in Marie's booth in Hall D, Row D3, Booths 33 & 34.

Probably one of the most unusual item coming this time is brought to us by Joe and Nina Versaw. This tugboat originally had a little motor so you could put around whereever you wanted. This is a the only one ever made by a gentleman who built boats for the Coast Guard. It measures 15' long and yes, it floats just fine. The tugboat will be located at the back wall of Hall E.  The cute little girls in it are their grandchildren so you can see perspective. Cute, huh?

Bob Merck is our holiday exhibitor extraordinaire. He always has the best in Christmas, Halloween and other holiday itmes. Among other things, he's bringing these very rare Santa face andirons.  The faces are a little difficult to see, but under the balls at the top is a very detailed Santa face. You'll find Bob's booth in Hall E, Row B, Booth 37.

Mark Grimshaw, wih Hobbit Antiques, is a second generation Palmer/Wirfs dealer, is bringing his wonderful selection of turn of the century American oak furniture. If you're in the market for a really special dining set, china cabinet, occasional table, bedroom set or any other piece for your home, he's the man. All pieces are finished as original. You'll find Mark in Hall D, on the North Wall in booths 15,16, 17 & 18.

Vintage furniture can make a home, no matter what year is was built, achieve character and a uniqueness not found in the new stuff. Plus it lasts longer and retains its value.

This particlar show offers over 100 booths of furniture from all styles, periods and pieces. So lots of choices. R & R Antiques are another example of great pieces that fit in any home. They are in Hall E, Row H, Booths 55 & 56.  If you're interested in arts and crafts style, vist Eric Kelly Antiques, also in Hall E, Row I, booths 23, 24 & 25. Kristi Bacon with RubyLion Antques comes from Spokane and offers four booths of ready to use pieces in Hall D, Row D4, Booths 15, 16 , 17 & 18.  These are just a few of the larger booths offering vintage home furnishings.  

Collector Supplies: If you are a collector, you may need some supplies. The Tissue Peddler has been with us for a long time and carries items such as bubble wrap, riker mounts. Riker mounts are those glass top display cases, also known as riker mounts, riker case or butterfly boxes, make ideal display cases to preserve and protect your collectibles. They are great for pins, medals, badges, buttons, jewelry, awards, coins, cards, pens, military or scouting items, handicrafts and more. Cases are available in various sizes and each has a white fiberfill batting that holds your items snug to the glass. Use the white or cover it with a solid color material to contrast with the items you are displaying. The Tissue Peddler also carries zip bags, sleeves for magazines, sports cards and other display and collector items. The Tissue Peddler's booth is in Hall E on the back wall (next to the tugboat) in booth K-1 and 2.