THE ADA AWARD OF MERIT DINNER

THE 2025 ADA AWARD OF MERIT DINNER HONORING H.L. “Skip” CHALFANT of H.L. CHALFANT: AMERICAN FINE ARTS & ANTIQUES

** Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6 pm at The Delaware Antiques Show, Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801 **

On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the Antiques Dealers’ Association of America, Inc. will honor H. L. "Skip" Chalfant of H.L. Chalfant: American Fine Arts & Antiques as the recipient of the 2025 ADA Award of Merit in recognition of his enduring passion for the field of American decorative arts and antiques, and for his tireless effort to promote and advocate for all those who elevate the business of buying and selling antiques to a level representative of the ADA’s dedication to ethics, honesty, and integrity.

Antiques and The Arts Weekly writes, "A leading specialist in American fine and decorative arts, Chalfant began his career in antiques at Philip Bradley Antiques in Downingtown, Penn., in 1969. The dealer, who is past president of the ADA and a former member of the board of the Chester County Historical Society, opened his Chester County shop in 1982. An active show dealer, he is perhaps best known for Delaware Vallery furniture and is a foremost expert in spice boxes and chests, line-and-berry inlaid furniture and Windsor seating, to name a few of his specialties. Chalfant’s private enthusiasms include scuba diving and racing Porsches, activities that took him from Caribbean to Watkins Glen and Lime Rock."

The award’s presentation and dinner will once again be held in conjunction with the prestigious Winterthur Antiques Show at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware.

The evening will include a delicious chef-crafted buffet dinner and wine followed by coffee and dessert, remarks from guest speakers and the presentation of the award. Admission to the antiques show is included in the cost of the ticket. Self-parking is readily available for free. Please visit www.adadealers.com or call 603-942-6498 for more information.

Purchase Tickets On-line:

Tickets are $95.00 each and include admission to the antiques show and free parking.

or send a check made out to ADA to: PO BOX 218, Northwood, NH 03261

2025 Sponsors:

FREEMAN'S | HINDMAN

HUB International

Barbara and Tom Israel

Levy Galleries, Inc

Nathan Liverant and Son, LLC

Pook & Pook, Inc.

Thanks as well to our Media Sponsors:

Antiques and the Arts Weekly