W.D. Pickers celebrates 30 years in business

by Patti Klinge | Mar 4, 2023 | Mid-American

March 2023 …

W.D. Pickers celebrates 30 years in business

W.D. Pickers Antique Mall turns 30 this year – that’s 30 years of beckoning travelers driving down 371 Highway in Platte City to enjoy a unique shopping experience (and a bit of rest).

The mall boasts 10,000 square feet and more than 120 dealers in its showroom, filled to the brim with pottery, china, advertising, toys, jewelry, records, books, furniture, primitives, sports memorabilia, and holiday items.

Owner Greg Wiley’s father owned the business for its first 10 years in operation; Wiley bought it in 2003.
He says that as a small business owner, there’s plenty to enjoy about working in the antiques industry.

“I like doing a bit of everything, especially working with customers. I just love antiques and working with them,” Wiley tells Discover Vintage America. “I’m super fortunate to have great vendors who have a wide variety of stuff. They keep it fresh, and it’s quality merchandise.”

W.D. Pickers also stays busy in cyberspace with its eBay store at www.ebay.com/str/wdpickersantiquemall. The antique mall is located at 16095 371 Highway in Platte City.

For more information, call the store at 816-858-3100, visit www.wdpickers.com or e-mail info@wdpickers.com.

W.D. Pickers

Vintage rabbit and Easter-themed decorations greet shoppers at W.D. Pickers Antique Mall, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Part II of Blessing auction will feature more high-quality Victorian antiques

by Patti Klinge | Mar 3, 2023 | Vintage

March 2023 …

Part II of Blessing auction will feature more high-quality Victorian antiques

The second and final part of the antique auction of the Ron Blessing Estate Collection will take place on March 18 at Woody Auction in Douglass.

The estate’s collection features many fine glass and silver Victorian collectibles, cultivated over the years by the late Ron Blessing, a resident of Kearney, NE.

“Ron’s ultimate desire was to turn his Kearney warehouse into a fully displayed showroom of the finest antiques available and to host large dinner parties surrounded by the whole Victorian atmosphere,” according to Woody Auction’s website. “As with many collectors, Ron’s tastes evolved with French Cameo art glass and Cut Glass becoming passions. Consequently, he managed to acquire some of the most sought-after pieces in the country. His magnificent antiques needed to be properly displayed, so Ron commenced collecting only the finest furniture. This auction features R.J. Horner, A.J. Johnson, and Alexander Roux pieces of the utmost quality.”

Online bidding will be available at www.liveauctioneers.com/woody-auction-llc. Register at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Absentee bids are due by noon on March 16.

For more information, e-mail info@woodyauction.com or visit www.woodyauction.com/ron-blessing-auction-part-2.

Woody Auction

Part II of the Ron Blessing Estate Collection auction, scheduled for March 18, will feature Victorian antiques, including glass and silver. Image courtesy of Woody Auction LLC

Artisans to feature their works at Spring Handmade Market

by Patti Klinge | Mar 3, 2023 | Vintage

March 2023..

Artisans to feature their works at Spring Handmade Market

The annual Spring Open House and Handmade Market is coming back to the Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood, March 17-19.

Artists and crafters will be on hand to meet with shoppers to sell their wares and discuss their creative processes. Items ranging from candles to soaps to clothing to accessories will be on sale, and live music will be provided.
Greenwood Vintage Market is located on Greenwood’s bustling Main Street, where several other antique stores can be found within walking distance of one another, so come out and plan to make a day of it.

For more information, call the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-7172.

Add to your collection at the Bottle and
Jar Show

by Patti Klinge | Mar 3, 2023 | Vintage

March 2023 …

Add to your collection at the Bottle and Jar Show

Collectors will be come from afar in search of that one special jar at the upcoming Bottle and Jar Show, March 19 at Orlando Gardens in St. Louis. The show is sponsored by the St. Louis Bottle Collectors Association.

The show will feature more than 100 tables selling antique bottles, fruit jars, pottery, brewiana, insulators, advertising, and more. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with admission costing $3. Children are free, and food and drink will be available to purchase.

For more information, call 314-570-6917 or e-mail patsy_jett@yahoo.com.

St. Louis Bottle & Jar Show

Find a variety of bottles, jars and more at the 52nd Annual Bottle and Jar Show, March 19 in St. Louis. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get ready for a spectacular time at Antique Spectacular

by Patti Klinge | Mar 3, 2023 | Vintage

March 2023 …

Get ready for a spectacular time at Antique Spectacular

You never know just what you’ll find at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, March 3-5 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.
Items from the quirky to the rusty to the funky will be up for grabs at the show. Antique Spectacular is the brainchild of Kimberly Schilling, who, along with her Melting Pot Productions, has been producing antique shows throughout the Midwest for nearly 30 years. Schilling has “developed a foundation for success built on the integrity of demanding quality antiques and collectibles,” according to the event’s website.

Admission to the event is $8, with a $1-off coupon available at www.antiquespectacular.com. Children under the age of 14 are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

For more information, call 712-326-9964.

Antique Spectacular Vintage Market

The deals at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market will be hot, hot, hot. (Image courtesy of Antique Spectacular)

W.D. Pickers celebrates 30 years in business