Sept 19-20

ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and Museum Of Ashe County History 

Presents "Antiques Fair" 

NOTED APPRAISER TO HELP WITH ASHE COUNTY ANTIQUES FAIR 

Ken Farmer has agreed to help with a fund-raising event for the Ashe County Historical Society and the Museum of Ashe County History. Mr. Farmer is a consultant and appraiser for collectors and institutions. He is often seen as a guest appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. 

Mr. Farmer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory and Henry College, and has done post-graduate work at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is owner of Ken Farmer Auctions and Appraisals, LLC in Radford, Virginia. His specialties include appraisal and selling of American furniture, folk art, fine art and decorative art. 

Scheduled for September 19 and 20 at Family Central Gymnasium, the Antiques Fair features sales by antiques dealers on Friday afternoon and Saturday, appraisals of antiques by experienced local dealers and collectors on Saturday, and an auction of donated antiques late Saturday afternoon. Mr. Farmer will be consulting with appraisers in the gymnasium on Saturday. 

The Antiques Fair is projected to be an annual event. It was the idea of Jerry Brown, a West Jefferson man who is now serving as President of the Ashe County Historical Society and who serves on the board of directors of the Museum of Ashe County History. Jerry has organized a team of people to help with the event. He says he was optimistic before Mr. Farmer graciously consented to help, and now he is really excited about the prospects for success.  

All proceeds of the event will be divided equally between Ashe County Historical Society and Museum of Ashe County History. There is an admission fee of five dollars for the preview and sale on Friday, and for the Saturday appraisals. Donations to benefit Ashe County history projects are appreciated. Contact Society President Jerry Brown at 977-4820 or Museum President Gwen Ashley at 846-1904.

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