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Friday, June 04, 2010
Weekend guide to antiques and collecting in the Bay Area (6/4-6/6)
It's always a good idea to check ahead to make sure the event information is current.
Would you like to have your flea market, estate sale, rummage sale or other antiques and collectibles related event listed here, or your business listed in the blog roll on your right? It's a chance to reach a large number of people for free. I'd be happy to include it. Just send me an e-mail with all the info. Thanks, Bob
Estate Sales
For other possible estate sales check the blog roll to the right under the local estate sales heading.
Sweet Home Estate Liquidation (2 sales)
325 Warren Drive, San Francisco, and 299 Juanita Avenue, Pacifica, CA
Click on site link above for details
280 Dorantes Avenue, San Francisco (Westportal)
Click on site link above for details
651 Palm Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
Click on site link above for details
Bay Area Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Alameda:
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Click on the link to the site for times, admission, location, etc.
Alternate ways to get to the Alameda Point Flea Market
For those who don't drive or don't have a car, there are alternative ways to get to the flea market. I did some digging (and calling) and found that there is ferry service that goes to within walking distance of the flea market's parking lot. Once you arrive at the Alameda ferry terminal head west for about 1/4 mile. You can then wait for the free parking lot shuttle service to take you to the entrance, or walk through the lot which is huge (3/4 of a mile to the gate).
Here is a link to the ferry's website. Check for the site for times and fares.
If you decide to go by BART, go to the downtown Oakland Station, and catch an AC Transit number 63 bus. Here's a link for AC Transit information.
Flea market survival guide (check off list)
Michaan's Auctions
While in Alameda, after the flea market you may want to check out Michaan's auctions.Check their website for the details, including preview times and location.
Berkeley Flea Market
Ashby BART Station, off Hwy 80, take the Ashby Ave exit; market located on Ashley Ave and Martin Luther King Way. Sat & Sun year round. 7am-7pm.Averages 190 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, clothing, tools, used furniture, household goods & ethnic products.
Charisse Cronland. 510.664.0744, E-Mail: findme@communityonline.net
Website: http://www.berkeleyfleamarket.com
Concord:
Solano Drive-In and Swap Meet
At Solano Drive-In Theater, 1611 Solano Way, just off hwy 4. Sat & Sun. 6am-4pm.One of the largest and oldest markets in the Northbay area, Solano draws 200 vendors on Saturdays and up to 500 on Sundays. Some antiques and collectibles, household stuff, garage sale "goodies" Admission: Sat 25c, Sun $1. Anita Ahamdi. 925.687.6445.
Oakland:
Nor Cal Swap Meet
7th & Fallon Streets. Every weekend, 7am-4pm.250-400 vendors. Collectibles, clothing, misc. "junk", new merchandise, fresh produce. Admission - 50c per person. 510.769.7266
Jack London Square Antiques and Collectibles Market
On the waterfront at the foot of Broadway. First Saturday of the month. 8am-4pm. Wide range of antiques and collectibles. Cannell Coyle & Company.510.652.5728 FAX - 510.652.1715
Coliseum Swap Shop
5401 Coliseum Way; 1/2 mi S of Oakland Coliseum. Tuesday through Sunday. Starts at 6:30am.400 dealers selling everything, including wide range of antiques and collectibles, but also new and used merchandise and fresh produce. Admission - Tues & Thurs - 50c; Fri - 75c; Sat and Sun - $1. 510.534.0325 for recorded message, 510.533.1601
San Francisco
Alemany Flea Market
100 Alemany Blvd. Every Sunday. 8am-4pm.Selling antiques & collectibles and loads of miscellaneous merchandise. Free admission & parking. 415.647.9423
San Jose
Capitol Flea Market
Capitol Expressway at Monterey Hwy. Thursday-Sunday, 6am-5:30pm. Outdoor market with from 500-900 dealers. Antiques and collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry new & used merchandise, furniture, fresh produce, poultry. Admission - 50c on Thurs, Friday free, Sat $1.25, Sun $1.50 408.225.5800San Jose The Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd between Hwys 680 & 101.Wednesday through Sunday, year round. Dawn to dusk. Averages 2,000 to 2,300 vendors selling everything-- antiques & collectibles, crafts & fine arts, clothing, furniture, fresh produce, tools, new & used merchandise. 25 restaurants. Admission is free; parking is $1 Wed-Fri, $6 Sat & Sun. 408.453.1110, E-Mail: john@sjfm.com,br> Website: http://www.sjfm.com
Santa Cruz Downtown
Santa Cruz Antique & Collectibles FaireCorner of Cedar & Lincoln. 2nd Sunday of every month year round. 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Free parking. Free admission. 831.429.8433
Sebastopol
Midgley's Country Flea Market
2200 Gravenstein Hwy S; take I-101 to Rte 116W to Sebastopol, about 8 or 9 mi, and market on L. Every Saturday and Sunday, year round, 6:30am-4:30pm. Several hundred vendors with antiques & collectibles, new and used merchandise, crafts, fresh produce. 707.823.7874 or 800.800.FLEA in California.Vallejo
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market and Auction
303 Kelly Rd, off Hwy 29, halfway between Napa and Vallejo. Every Sunday, rain or shine. 6am-5pm. Up to 600 vendors selling antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, tools, furniture. 707.226.8862 Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/collectivemind/index?#ixzz0Q6Sc599M| Jun 04 at 08:35 AM
Friday, May 21, 2010
Weekend guide to antiques and collecting in the Bay Area (5/21-5/23)
It's always a good idea to check ahead to make sure the event information is current.
Would you like to have your flea market, estate sale, rummage sale or other antiques and collectibles related event listed here, or your business listed in the blog roll on your right? It's a chance to reach a large number of people for free. I'd be happy to include it. Just send me an e-mail with all the info. Thanks, Bob
Art Deco and Modernism Sale
Sunday, June 6 11:00a.am.
San Francisco Design Center: Concourse Exhibition Center
Over 150 exhibitors selling furniture, art, pottery, books, clothing, jewelry and collectibles from 1900 to 1980. You can furnish your entire house, apartment or office at the Art Deco and Modernism Sale, June 5-6, 2010. Designs and styles include Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Streamline Modern and Mid-Century Modern. Read more...
Hollywood Legends, The Barry Barsamian Collection presents MISS JANE RUSSELL this Sunday
Jane Russell will be making a guest appearance at the Metreon. See the Barry Barsamian Hollywood collection, and join Ms. Russell for champagne and appetizers. Click here for more details.
Estate Sales
For other possible estate sales check the blog roll to the right under the local estate sales heading.
1019 Rio Vista Drive, Pacifica, CA
See site for details
Fri. 5/21, Sat. 5/22, Sun. 5/23
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
10 Ross Drive, Mill Valley, CA
See site for details
Sat. 5/22, Sun. 5/23
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sweet Home Estate Liquidation (2 sales)
62 Farragut Avenue, Piedmont, CA
See site for details
Fri. 5/21, Sat. 5/22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
635 38th Avenue, San Francisco
See site for details
Fri. 5/21, Sat. 5/22, Sun. 5/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Downtown Napa will be holding monthly Antique & Vintage Flea Market's May-October May 22nd, June 26th, July 17th, August 21st, Sept 25th, Oct 16th
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Bay Area Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Berkeley:
Berkeley Flea Market
Ashby BART Station, off Hwy 80, take the Ashby Ave exit; market located on Ashley Ave and Martin Luther King Way. Sat & Sun year round. 7am-7pm.Averages 190 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, clothing, tools, used furniture, household goods & ethnic products.
Charisse Cronland. 510.664.0744, E-Mail: findme@communityonline.net
Website: http://www.berkeleyfleamarket.com
Concord:
Solano Drive-In and Swap Meet
At Solano Drive-In Theater, 1611 Solano Way, just off hwy 4. Sat & Sun. 6am-4pm.One of the largest and oldest markets in the Northbay area, Solano draws 200 vendors on Saturdays and up to 500 on Sundays. Some antiques and collectibles, household stuff, garage sale "goodies" Admission: Sat 25c, Sun $1. Anita Ahamdi. 925.687.6445.
Oakland:
Nor Cal Swap Meet
7th & Fallon Streets. Every weekend, 7am-4pm.250-400 vendors. Collectibles, clothing, misc. "junk", new merchandise, fresh produce. Admission - 50c per person. 510.769.7266
Jack London Square Antiques and Collectibles Market
On the waterfront at the foot of Broadway. First Saturday of the month. 8am-4pm. Wide range of antiques and collectibles. Cannell Coyle & Company.510.652.5728 FAX - 510.652.1715
Coliseum Swap Shop
5401 Coliseum Way; 1/2 mi S of Oakland Coliseum. Tuesday through Sunday. Starts at 6:30am.400 dealers selling everything, including wide range of antiques and collectibles, but also new and used merchandise and fresh produce. Admission - Tues & Thurs - 50c; Fri - 75c; Sat and Sun - $1. 510.534.0325 for recorded message, 510.533.1601
San Francisco
Alemany Flea Market
100 Alemany Blvd. Every Sunday. 8am-4pm.Selling antiques & collectibles and loads of miscellaneous merchandise. Free admission & parking. 415.647.9423
San Jose
Capitol Flea Market
Capitol Expressway at Monterey Hwy. Thursday-Sunday, 6am-5:30pm. Outdoor market with from 500-900 dealers. Antiques and collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry new & used merchandise, furniture, fresh produce, poultry. Admission - 50c on Thurs, Friday free, Sat $1.25, Sun $1.50 408.225.5800San Jose The Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd between Hwys 680 & 101.Wednesday through Sunday, year round. Dawn to dusk. Averages 2,000 to 2,300 vendors selling everything-- antiques & collectibles, crafts & fine arts, clothing, furniture, fresh produce, tools, new & used merchandise. 25 restaurants. Admission is free; parking is $1 Wed-Fri, $6 Sat & Sun. 408.453.1110, E-Mail: john@sjfm.com,br> Website: http://www.sjfm.com
Santa Cruz Downtown
Santa Cruz Antique & Collectibles FaireCorner of Cedar & Lincoln. 2nd Sunday of every month year round. 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Free parking. Free admission. 831.429.8433
Sebastopol
Midgley's Country Flea Market
2200 Gravenstein Hwy S; take I-101 to Rte 116W to Sebastopol, about 8 or 9 mi, and market on L. Every Saturday and Sunday, year round, 6:30am-4:30pm. Several hundred vendors with antiques & collectibles, new and used merchandise, crafts, fresh produce. 707.823.7874 or 800.800.FLEA in California.Vallejo
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market and Auction
303 Kelly Rd, off Hwy 29, halfway between Napa and Vallejo. Every Sunday, rain or shine. 6am-5pm. Up to 600 vendors selling antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, tools, furniture. 707.226.8862 Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/collectivemind/index?#ixzz0Q6Sc599M| May 21 at 08:00 AM
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Hollywood Legends, The Barry Barsamian Collection presents MISS JANE RUSSELL
An Afternoon With Screen Legend Jane Russell
Star of The Outlaw & Gentlemen Prefer Blondes...to name a few!
Tour a collection of some of the most famous fashions from motion pictures and the personal wardrobes of the world's greatest stars, including:
Judy Garland
Audrey Hepburn
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe
Clark Gable
Cary Grant
...meet Jane Russell in person as she unveils her original Mr. Blackwell gown and one of her own gown designs on loan from her personal wardrobe.
See a sampling of her dazzling jewelry...and hear a few fond memories of special friends: Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Robert Mitchum, Howard Hughes, Richard Egan and Bob Hope.
Sunday, May 23, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00pm
Champagne & Appetizers
Metreon
101 Fourth Street, Ground Level
San Francisco, CA 94103
$20.00 Per Person
Tickets available at the door
About Hollywood Legends: The Barry Barsamian Collection:
Hollywood Legends: The Barry Barsamian Collection highlights over 175 costumes and wardrobe items belonging to the most famous ladies and gentlemen of the golden era of film and TV. This one-of-a-kind world-premiere exhibition spotlights an amazing collection of glamorous vintage gowns, movie and TV costumes, jewelry, hats, gloves and shoes belonging to Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn, Lana Turner, Natalie Wood, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly, Barbra Streisand, Lucille Ball and Mae West, to name a few.
This unique collection is on display at the Metreon, Thursday - Sunday, Noon to 8pm. You can read a prior post about the collection here.
For more information go to: www.metreon.com
| May 20 at 12:25 PM
Monday, May 17, 2010
Expose yourself - Mystery Mister in San Francisco's upper Haight
One evening I went to the Haight for dinner. On the way to the restaurant, I passed by a new antiques store, Mystery Mister. It was after hours, so I could only peek inside. I was intrigued by some of the things that I saw, such as a box of old photos, advertising items, religious antiques, old books, vintage clothing and a huge Carter the Great poster. I made a mental note to return, which I did days later.
I introduced myself to the owners, Graciela and Rochelle, and told them about my blog, Collective Mind. They're warm, friendly, helpful, and passionate about the business of all things vintage. I purchased an old children's book that featured teddy bears on that visit. Their taste is very eclectic, so there's a wide range of appeal. The items are beautifully displayed. It's nice to see a new vintage shop open in upper Haight. The numbers seemed to wane over the years, as shoe stores and paraphernalia shops seemed to proliferate.
They have both been prominent members of San Francisco's vintage community. Graciela used to own Guys and Dolls, The Leopard Room and Vendema while Rochelle managed La Rosa Vintage for 6 years before becoming the vice president of Retro City Fashions. I asked them to describe what they're after with their new store in an email, they responded "It's a mix of vintage clothing, antiques and oddities."
(Check them out on Facebook)
A prominent item in the store is a huge magician poster featuring Carter the Great, who was a resident of San Francisco. Rochelle and Graciela provided some of the background on Carter the Great. You can read some of the history here:
About the poster:
Carter the Great poster stats:
Poster size: 80" x 100"
Circa: 1920's
Title: The Card Trick
Price: $650
Carter the Great (Charles Joseph Carter 1874-1936): This rare poster is full of detail and color. Large posters from the 20's were printed in multiple panels because of printing limitations of the time. This poster has been printed in 4 separate sheets. This is a guaranteed original vintage advertising poster. Although mass produced at the time of printing most remaining posters are scarce in numbers making them valuable and rare. CONDITION: Needs restoration.
Carter the Great's Bio:
Charles Joseph Carter (June 14, 1874 - February 13, 1936) was an American stage magician, also known as "Carter the Great." A native of San Francisco, California, Carter began his career as a journalist and lawyer. Carter's home in San Francisco was rented by the Sumitomo Bank of California in the 1980's-90's and used as a residence for the Bank's President. Carter used to put on shows in the basement and you can still see occult references in the stained glass windows.
The house is in the Seacliff District of San Francisco near the Pacific Ocean. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the "Houdini Mansion". It is now used as a foreign consulate. Following Charles Carter's death from a heart attack in 1936, his son Larry Carter took over as Carter the Great.
Click here for more information about Carter the Great.
Mystery Mister
Graciela Ronconi and Rochelle Baker (owners)
1506 Haight Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94117
(415) 522-4226
Hours: 11 - 7 Daily
| May 17 at 02:25 PM
Friday, May 14, 2010
Weekend guide to antiques and collectibles in the Bay Area
It's always a good idea to check ahead to make sure the event information is current.
Would you like to have your flea market, estate sale, rummage sale or other antiques and collectibles related event listed here, or your business listed in the blog roll on your right? It's a chance to reach a large number of people for free. I'd be happy to include it. Just send me an e-mail with all the info. Thanks, Bob
Estate Sales
For other possible estate sales check the blog roll to the right under the local estate sales heading.
350 Tara Street, San Francisco
Click site link for full details
Fri. 5/14, Sat. 5/15
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Quality First Estate Sales (2 sales)
2562 38th Avenue, San Francisco
Click site link for full details
Fri. 5/14, Sat. 5/15, Sun. 5/16
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
16 Lowell Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Click site link for full details
Fri. 5/14, Sat. 5/15, Sun. 5/16
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bay Area Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Alameda:
Sunday, May 5, 2010 Click on the link to the site for times, admission, location, etc.
Alternate ways to get to the Alameda Point Flea Market
For those who don't drive or don't have a car, there are alternative ways to get to the flea market. I did some digging (and calling) and found that there is ferry service that goes to within walking distance of the flea market's parking lot. Once you arrive at the Alameda ferry terminal head west for about 1/4 mile. You can then wait for the free parking lot shuttle service to take you to the entrance, or walk through the lot which is huge (3/4 of a mile to the gate).
Here is a link to the ferry's website. Check for the site for times and fares.
If you decide to go by BART, go to the downtown Oakland Station, and catch an AC Transit number 63 bus. Here's a link for AC Transit information.
Flea market survival guide (check off list)
Michaan's Auctions
While in Alameda, after the flea market you may want to check out Michaan's auctions. They have one on Sunday, March 7. Check their website for the details, including preview times and location.
Be sure to check out the annex auction conducted on 3/9 and 3/10, with a preview on Sunday. Click on the link above for details.
Berkeley Flea Market
Ashby BART Station, off Hwy 80, take the Ashby Ave exit; market located on Ashley Ave and Martin Luther King Way. Sat & Sun year round. 7am-7pm.Averages 190 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, clothing, tools, used furniture, household goods & ethnic products.
Charisse Cronland. 510.664.0744, E-Mail: findme@communityonline.net
Website: http://www.berkeleyfleamarket.com
Concord:
Solano Drive-In and Swap Meet
At Solano Drive-In Theater, 1611 Solano Way, just off hwy 4. Sat & Sun. 6am-4pm.One of the largest and oldest markets in the Northbay area, Solano draws 200 vendors on Saturdays and up to 500 on Sundays. Some antiques and collectibles, household stuff, garage sale "goodies" Admission: Sat 25c, Sun $1. Anita Ahamdi. 925.687.6445.
Oakland:
Nor Cal Swap Meet
7th & Fallon Streets. Every weekend, 7am-4pm.250-400 vendors. Collectibles, clothing, misc. "junk", new merchandise, fresh produce. Admission - 50c per person. 510.769.7266
Jack London Square Antiques and Collectibles Market
On the waterfront at the foot of Broadway. First Saturday of the month. 8am-4pm. Wide range of antiques and collectibles. Cannell Coyle & Company.510.652.5728 FAX - 510.652.1715
Coliseum Swap Shop
5401 Coliseum Way; 1/2 mi S of Oakland Coliseum. Tuesday through Sunday. Starts at 6:30am.400 dealers selling everything, including wide range of antiques and collectibles, but also new and used merchandise and fresh produce. Admission - Tues & Thurs - 50c; Fri - 75c; Sat and Sun - $1. 510.534.0325 for recorded message, 510.533.1601
San Francisco
Alemany Flea Market
100 Alemany Blvd. Every Sunday. 8am-4pm.Selling antiques & collectibles and loads of miscellaneous merchandise. Free admission & parking. 415.647.9423
San Jose
Capitol Flea Market
Capitol Expressway at Monterey Hwy. Thursday-Sunday, 6am-5:30pm. Outdoor market with from 500-900 dealers. Antiques and collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry new & used merchandise, furniture, fresh produce, poultry. Admission - 50c on Thurs, Friday free, Sat $1.25, Sun $1.50 408.225.5800San Jose The Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd between Hwys 680 & 101.Wednesday through Sunday, year round. Dawn to dusk. Averages 2,000 to 2,300 vendors selling everything-- antiques & collectibles, crafts & fine arts, clothing, furniture, fresh produce, tools, new & used merchandise. 25 restaurants. Admission is free; parking is $1 Wed-Fri, $6 Sat & Sun. 408.453.1110, E-Mail: john@sjfm.com,br> Website: http://www.sjfm.com
Santa Cruz Downtown
Santa Cruz Antique & Collectibles FaireCorner of Cedar & Lincoln. 2nd Sunday of every month year round. 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Free parking. Free admission. 831.429.8433
Sebastopol
Midgley's Country Flea Market
2200 Gravenstein Hwy S; take I-101 to Rte 116W to Sebastopol, about 8 or 9 mi, and market on L. Every Saturday and Sunday, year round, 6:30am-4:30pm. Several hundred vendors with antiques & collectibles, new and used merchandise, crafts, fresh produce. 707.823.7874 or 800.800.FLEA in California.Vallejo
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market and Auction
303 Kelly Rd, off Hwy 29, halfway between Napa and Vallejo. Every Sunday, rain or shine. 6am-5pm. Up to 600 vendors selling antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, tools, furniture. 707.226.8862 Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/collectivemind/index?#ixzz0Q6Sc599M| May 14 at 09:20 AM
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Weekend guide to antiques and collecting in the Bay Area (5/7-5/9)
It's always a good idea to check ahead to make sure the event information is current.
Would you like to have your flea market, estate sale, rummage sale or other antiques and collectibles related event listed here, or your business listed in the blog roll on your right? It's a chance to reach a large number of people for free. I'd be happy to include it. Just send me an e-mail with all the info. Thanks, Bob
Estate Sales
For other possible estate sales check the blog roll to the right under the local estate sales heading.
1834 26th Avenue, San Francisco
Lots of furniture, trunks, lamps, artwork, etc.
Fri. 5/7, Sat. 5/8, Sun. 5/9, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
2813 Pine Street, San Francisco
Big Victorian Home! Lots of furniture,
china, sterling, costume jewelry, basement loaded, etc.
Fri. 5/7, Sat. 5/8, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
1359 Monte Maria Ave, Novato, CA
House full of contemporary and vintage furniture
Garage is crammed full!, hundreds of decorative items
Fri. 5/7, Sat. 5/8, Sun. 5/9, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bay Area Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Berkeley:
Berkeley Flea Market
Ashby BART Station, off Hwy 80, take the Ashby Ave exit; market located on Ashley Ave and Martin Luther King Way. Sat & Sun year round. 7am-7pm.Averages 190 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, clothing, tools, used furniture, household goods & ethnic products.
Charisse Cronland. 510.664.0744, E-Mail: findme@communityonline.net
Website: http://www.berkeleyfleamarket.com
Concord:
Solano Drive-In and Swap Meet
At Solano Drive-In Theater, 1611 Solano Way, just off hwy 4. Sat & Sun. 6am-4pm.One of the largest and oldest markets in the Northbay area, Solano draws 200 vendors on Saturdays and up to 500 on Sundays. Some antiques and collectibles, household stuff, garage sale "goodies" Admission: Sat 25c, Sun $1. Anita Ahamdi. 925.687.6445.
Oakland:
Nor Cal Swap Meet
7th & Fallon Streets. Every weekend, 7am-4pm.250-400 vendors. Collectibles, clothing, misc. "junk", new merchandise, fresh produce. Admission - 50c per person. 510.769.7266
Jack London Square Antiques and Collectibles Market
On the waterfront at the foot of Broadway. First Saturday of the month. 8am-4pm. Wide range of antiques and collectibles. Cannell Coyle & Company.510.652.5728 FAX - 510.652.1715
Coliseum Swap Shop
5401 Coliseum Way; 1/2 mi S of Oakland Coliseum. Tuesday through Sunday. Starts at 6:30am.400 dealers selling everything, including wide range of antiques and collectibles, but also new and used merchandise and fresh produce. Admission - Tues & Thurs - 50c; Fri - 75c; Sat and Sun - $1. 510.534.0325 for recorded message, 510.533.1601
San Francisco
Alemany Flea Market
100 Alemany Blvd. Every Sunday. 8am-4pm.Selling antiques & collectibles and loads of miscellaneous merchandise. Free admission & parking. 415.647.9423
San Jose
Capitol Flea Market
Capitol Expressway at Monterey Hwy. Thursday-Sunday, 6am-5:30pm. Outdoor market with from 500-900 dealers. Antiques and collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry new & used merchandise, furniture, fresh produce, poultry. Admission - 50c on Thurs, Friday free, Sat $1.25, Sun $1.50 408.225.5800San Jose The Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd between Hwys 680 & 101.Wednesday through Sunday, year round. Dawn to dusk. Averages 2,000 to 2,300 vendors selling everything-- antiques & collectibles, crafts & fine arts, clothing, furniture, fresh produce, tools, new & used merchandise. 25 restaurants. Admission is free; parking is $1 Wed-Fri, $6 Sat & Sun. 408.453.1110, E-Mail: john@sjfm.com,br> Website: http://www.sjfm.com
Santa Cruz Downtown
Santa Cruz Antique & Collectibles FaireCorner of Cedar & Lincoln. 2nd Sunday of every month year round. 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Free parking. Free admission. 831.429.8433
Sebastopol
Midgley's Country Flea Market
2200 Gravenstein Hwy S; take I-101 to Rte 116W to Sebastopol, about 8 or 9 mi, and market on L. Every Saturday and Sunday, year round, 6:30am-4:30pm. Several hundred vendors with antiques & collectibles, new and used merchandise, crafts, fresh produce. 707.823.7874 or 800.800.FLEA in California.Vallejo
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market and Auction
303 Kelly Rd, off Hwy 29, halfway between Napa and Vallejo. Every Sunday, rain or shine. 6am-5pm. Up to 600 vendors selling antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, tools, furniture. 707.226.8862 Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/collectivemind/index?#ixzz0Q6Sc599M| May 06 at 10:29 AM
Daily Snap - 3 dapper San Franciscans, ca. 1880's
Subjects unknown, ca. 1880's-90's, Photographer Weitz, St. Louis Art Studio, 34 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA.
Click here to see the Daily Snap Series
| May 06 at 08:00 AM
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Daily Snap - In the navy, San Francisco sailor ca. 1880's
Subject unknown, cabinet card photograph, ca. 1880's-90's, Imperial studio, 724 1/2 Market Street, San Francisco, CA.
Click here to see the Daily Snap Series
| May 05 at 08:00 AM
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Daily Snap - Buggy ride in San Francisco 1893
This photo says Mother & Dad 1893 San Francisco, Cal. There's a photographer's stamp on the back that says Deniston & Turner, 1225 Pierce St., S.F., Cal. Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Patterson is written on the back.
Click here to see the Daily Snap Series
| May 04 at 08:00 AM
Friday, April 30, 2010
Weekend guide to antiques and collecting in the Bay Area (4/30-5/1)
It's always a good idea to check ahead to make sure the event information is current.
Would you like to have your flea market, estate sale, rummage sale or other antiques and collectibles related event listed here, or your business listed in the blog roll on your right? It's a chance to reach a large number of people for free. I'd be happy to include it. Just send me an e-mail with all the info. Thanks, Bob
Estate Sales
For other possible estate sales check the blog roll to the right under the local estate sales heading.
Sweet Home Estate Liquidation (2 sales)
10 Bay View Drive, San Carlos, CA
Elegant & Vintage: porcelain, glass, photos, clocks,
furniture, old phone equipment, tools, etc.
Fri. 4/30, Sat. 5/1
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
5930 Fulton Street, San Francisco
Mid-century cabinets, furniture, lamps, bookcases,
Bric-a-brac and a basement to rumage, etc.
Sat. 5/1, Sun. 5/2
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Quality First Estate Sales (2 sales)
44 Mallorca Way, San Francisco
Vintage furniture, sterling, jewelry,
rugs, linens, full kitchen, etc.
Fri. 4/30, Sat. 5/1, Sun. 5/2
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
189 Crestmont Drive, San Francisco
Modern and vintage furniture, jewelry
hand made rugs, collectibles, kitchen items, etc.
Fri. 4/30, Sat. 5/1, Sun. 5/2
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bay Area Flea Markets and Swap Meets
Alameda:
Sunday, May 5, 2010 Click on the link to the site for times, admission, location, etc.
Alternate ways to get to the Alameda Point Flea Market
For those who don't drive or don't have a car, there are alternative ways to get to the flea market. I did some digging (and calling) and found that there is ferry service that goes to within walking distance of the flea market's parking lot. Once you arrive at the Alameda ferry terminal head west for about 1/4 mile. You can then wait for the free parking lot shuttle service to take you to the entrance, or walk through the lot which is huge (3/4 of a mile to the gate).
Here is a link to the ferry's website. Check for the site for times and fares.
If you decide to go by BART, go to the downtown Oakland Station, and catch an AC Transit number 63 bus. Here's a link for AC Transit information.
Flea market survival guide (check off list)
Michaan's Auctions
While in Alameda, after the flea market you may want to check out Michaan's auctions. They have one on Sunday, March 7. Check their website for the details, including preview times and location.
Be sure to check out the annex auction conducted on 3/9 and 3/10, with a preview on Sunday. Click on the link above for details.
Berkeley Flea Market
Ashby BART Station, off Hwy 80, take the Ashby Ave exit; market located on Ashley Ave and Martin Luther King Way. Sat & Sun year round. 7am-7pm.Averages 190 dealers selling antiques, collectibles, clothing, tools, used furniture, household goods & ethnic products.
Charisse Cronland. 510.664.0744, E-Mail: findme@communityonline.net
Website: http://www.berkeleyfleamarket.com
Concord:
Solano Drive-In and Swap Meet
At Solano Drive-In Theater, 1611 Solano Way, just off hwy 4. Sat & Sun. 6am-4pm.One of the largest and oldest markets in the Northbay area, Solano draws 200 vendors on Saturdays and up to 500 on Sundays. Some antiques and collectibles, household stuff, garage sale "goodies" Admission: Sat 25c, Sun $1. Anita Ahamdi. 925.687.6445.
Oakland:
Nor Cal Swap Meet
7th & Fallon Streets. Every weekend, 7am-4pm.250-400 vendors. Collectibles, clothing, misc. "junk", new merchandise, fresh produce. Admission - 50c per person. 510.769.7266
Jack London Square Antiques and Collectibles Market
On the waterfront at the foot of Broadway. First Saturday of the month. 8am-4pm. Wide range of antiques and collectibles. Cannell Coyle & Company.510.652.5728 FAX - 510.652.1715
Coliseum Swap Shop
5401 Coliseum Way; 1/2 mi S of Oakland Coliseum. Tuesday through Sunday. Starts at 6:30am.400 dealers selling everything, including wide range of antiques and collectibles, but also new and used merchandise and fresh produce. Admission - Tues & Thurs - 50c; Fri - 75c; Sat and Sun - $1. 510.534.0325 for recorded message, 510.533.1601
San Francisco
Alemany Flea Market
100 Alemany Blvd. Every Sunday. 8am-4pm.Selling antiques & collectibles and loads of miscellaneous merchandise. Free admission & parking. 415.647.9423
San Jose
Capitol Flea Market
Capitol Expressway at Monterey Hwy. Thursday-Sunday, 6am-5:30pm. Outdoor market with from 500-900 dealers. Antiques and collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry new & used merchandise, furniture, fresh produce, poultry. Admission - 50c on Thurs, Friday free, Sat $1.25, Sun $1.50 408.225.5800San Jose The Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd between Hwys 680 & 101.Wednesday through Sunday, year round. Dawn to dusk. Averages 2,000 to 2,300 vendors selling everything-- antiques & collectibles, crafts & fine arts, clothing, furniture, fresh produce, tools, new & used merchandise. 25 restaurants. Admission is free; parking is $1 Wed-Fri, $6 Sat & Sun. 408.453.1110, E-Mail: john@sjfm.com,br> Website: http://www.sjfm.com
Santa Cruz Downtown
Santa Cruz Antique & Collectibles FaireCorner of Cedar & Lincoln. 2nd Sunday of every month year round. 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Downtown Association of Santa Cruz. Free parking. Free admission. 831.429.8433
Sebastopol
Midgley's Country Flea Market
2200 Gravenstein Hwy S; take I-101 to Rte 116W to Sebastopol, about 8 or 9 mi, and market on L. Every Saturday and Sunday, year round, 6:30am-4:30pm. Several hundred vendors with antiques & collectibles, new and used merchandise, crafts, fresh produce. 707.823.7874 or 800.800.FLEA in California.Vallejo
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market and Auction
303 Kelly Rd, off Hwy 29, halfway between Napa and Vallejo. Every Sunday, rain or shine. 6am-5pm. Up to 600 vendors selling antiques and collectibles, crafts, jewelry, tools, furniture. 707.226.8862 Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/collectivemind/index?#ixzz0Q6Sc599M| Apr 30 at 09:31 AM
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