Discover hidden treasures and rare collectables at antiques & flea market
THE next Carmarthen Antiques & Flea Market, already regarded as south Wales’ biggest antiques event, is predicted to be the biggest and best of the year so far when it takes place at Carmarthen Showground on Sunday, October 29.
With hidden treasures around every corner, and more than 100 stands inside with more outside. From Welsh country furniture to agricultural items, rare and unusual decorative pieces, military items, toys and ceramics as well as vintage jewellery and clothes, it’s the place to shop.
Fair organiser Robert Pugh said: “There are a number of antiques events across the region but none match up to this fair in terms of size or the quality and range of exhibitors.
“Whether you’re a serious collector of Welsh art or ceramics or you’re looking for quirky vintage furniture to up-cycle you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for and more.”
Mr Pugh continued: “We’ve had more exhibitors book for the October 29 fair than any other this year so far. Many are established exhibitors who’ve been coming to the event for years and who have quite a following in their own right.
“Others are new and will be looking to make a name for themselves with an impressive collection of antiques and vintage items for sale.”
Among many of the more interesting pieces to be sold is a beautiful patchwork quilt made in around 1910. It’s probably made its way to Carmarthen from America.
Or what about an Edwardian kitchen scales? An example to be sold at the fair comes complete with all its weights and a lovely ceramic plate printed with the makers details – JD Jewitt & Sons, Emlyn Street, Newport, scale makers, butchers, grocers and dairymen’s outfitters. The team from Emlyn Antiques is offering a fantastic vintage pond yacht with its original paint and sails, made some time in the 1930s.
And a life-size plaster bust of the Duke of Wellington will certainly turn some heads!
The Carmarthen Antiques and Flea Market, runs between 10am and 4pm and admission is £4 for adults with accompanied children admitted free of charge. Well behaved dogs kept on a lead are also welcome.
For more information, visit www.towyevents.co. uk or call 01267 236569. Indoor pitches must be pre-booked and outdoor ones will be available on the day. Set-up 7.30am.