Ye Olde Olds Show

What is it about antiques that make collectors' hearts melt? Is it the fact that this one item could have been their great-great-grandfather's or just the fact that it's just really, really old? Either way, Dallas is playing host to collections from all over the world and for one weekend,...

By Stephanie Daniels

October 29, 2009

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What is it about antiques that make collectors' hearts melt? Is it the fact that this one item could have been their great-great-grandfather's or just the fact that it's just really, really old? Either way, Dallas is playing host to collections from all over the world and for one weekend, collectors are invited to an unforgettable chance to see art, antiques and jewelry from countries like France, Portugal, Asia and many more. The Dallas International Art, Antique and Jewerly show will feature over 100 thousand items with values ranging from $100-1 million. The show will be held at the Dallas Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin St. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $15 per day or $25 for all days. For more information, visit dallasfallshow.com.
Thu., Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Mon., Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 2009

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