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Olde Hope initiates new ‘markdown’ section on its website

October 28, 2009

Olde Hope is offering a group of items at significant discounts in a new section of its website.

Olde Hope initiates new ‘markdown’ section on its website

Rare, early weathervane sold to the MFA Boston | May 7, 2009

When confronted with serious fiscal issues that threatened its very survival, the First Parish Church of Newbury, Massachusetts, founded in 1635, decided to part with the weathercock that had sat atop the steeple since 1772.
See article in Maine Antique Digest‘, May 2009, 29-A

An Extraordinary Guilford Chest over Drawers | October 30, 2008

Paint decorated furniture of the early 18th c. is not only exceptionally rare but, when found, is seldom in overall original condition. Not only does this chest retain its originality but it boasts an especially artistic and pleasing floral decoration. One of the highlights of our career was the opportunity to handle this wonderful piece and place it in an important private collection.

“Olde Hope Collection” Catalogue ~ Summer 2008 | August 2, 2008

The Olde Hope Collection – Vol. 6 Summer 2008.
This catalogue is no longer available. See our Media section for past catalogues, or Contact us for more information.

Dealer Profile: Patrick Bell and Edwin Hild | December 20, 2006

It’s more than a passing coincidence that Edwin Hild and Patrick Bell opened their shop Olde Hope Antiques on July 4, 1976. The firm is among the foremost resources for great American painted furniture and fine folk art. Even as children the two were prodigious collectors. At 12, Hild had started his collection of Victorian [...]