Antiquarius 2016 officially commenced with an elegant breakfast at the Landmark home of board member Alease Fisher Tallman. Lead sponsor Terry Betteridge was on hand to provide a fascinating show-and-tell program that focused on the evolution of American jewelry styles and manufacturing techniques. Much to the delight of all in attendance, Betteridge shared favorite pieces including a very early American silver tankard, a ruby-encrusted bracelet with an invisible setting and some truly eye-popping diamonds.
Plans for Antiquarius 2016 are well under way. In addition to the traditional Antiquarius Preview Party for the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show, the Holiday House Tour and the Holiday Boutique, the committee is planning an event with renowned designer and author Alessandra Branca to be held at Greenwich Country Club on the first night of the Holiday Boutique. A true tastemaker, Branca has been on the Elle Décor "A List" since 2011. In addition to masterfully designing exquisite homes, she also fashions fabric, furniture and tabletop lines and has nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram!
Thank you, Alease, for your unfailingly gracious hospitality. Thank you, Terry, for sharing your love of history in such an engaging way. And thanks to all our wonderful Antiquarius volunteers for stepping up to the plate again this year!
Antiquarius 2016: Mark your calendar now!
Greenwich Winter Antiques Show Preview Party
Friday, December 2
Greenwich Winter Antiques Show
Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4
Meet the Designer: Alessandra Branca
Tuesday, December 6
Holiday Boutique
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 6 and 7
Holiday House Tour
Wednesday, December 7
Photo: Volunteers gather at the home of Alease Fisher Tallman
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