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Rare, early weathervane sold to the MFA Boston
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.
New “Olde Hope Collection” Catalogue | August 2, 2008
We’ve just finished our new catalogue The Olde Hope Collection - Vol. 6 Summer 2008.
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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 [...]
Olde Hope Antiques Celebrates its 30th Anniversary | July 4, 2006
When Patrick Bell and Edwin Hild established Olde Hope Antiques in New Hope, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1976, they had one of those lucky breaks that confirmed they had done the right thing. At a local auction Edwin bought a box lot of frames for $3. In the box was a small oil on panel; [...]