Samarcanda Antique Market Returns in Montichiari with Artifacts and Coffee Exhibits
The 13th edition of «Samarcanda», the antique market exhibition that has always attracted thousands of enthusiasts and traders, opens on Saturday, January 27 at the Centro Fiera di Montichiari. It will remain open until Sunday, February 4.
An impressive number of items will be showcased: furniture, paintings, jewelry, artworks, rugs, ceramics, prints, sculptures, textiles. There are 130 antique dealers from all over Italy who define Samarcanda, a diverse and high-quality exhibition that ranges from collecting to antiques.
The event and the organizers
This is a new chapter in the journey through the fair world offered once again by the Staff Service of Brescia, led by Carlo Miotto. “As with previous editions,” Miotto confirmed at the press conference held at the Crystal Palace offices, “a great group of qualified operators will present the best of their collections and the results of their dedicated research.”
Samarcanda now enjoys the success of a proven formula with lasting interest, and its market fair covers an area of approximately 6,000 square meters.
Everyone agrees on the importance of the event, including the various officials present at the press conference such as Miotto, press officer Roberto Barucco, the Centro Fiera director Danilo Mor, and counselor Ramona Fusi.
Guests and side exhibitions
Among the guests, statements were made by organizers of a special side exhibition: architect Alberto Squarcia and Daniela Rallo from «Archeo 900», as well as collector Enrico Maltoni. The latter will be the author of one of the most significant events of Samarcanda 2001.
This is the exhibition «Caffè che passione – Important collection of coffee machines from 1900 to 1960», which features 15 of the most beautiful and valuable coffee machines manufactured in Italy during the first sixty years of the 20th century, alongside a second exhibition titled «The Italian history of bar coffee machine design».
«The exhibition aims to pay homage to the typically Italian coffee ritual,» said architect Squarcia. «According to recent surveys, about 35 million cups of coffee are consumed daily in our country’s bars.»
An intriguing display driven mainly by Enrico Maltoni’s passion, a Romagnolo from Forlì, who over ten years of research and travel has collected numerous vintage coffee machines, historical materials, and related prints.
Maltoni has been featured on the «Maurizio Costanzo Show», his passion has appeared on Rai programs and various publications, and he collaborates in setting up Italy’s first Museum of Coffee History (located in the province of La Spezia). He is also frequently invited to performances in Milan, Rome, Paris, and New York.
Therefore, another reason to visit Samarcanda from January 27 to February 4, with opening hours (weekdays: 3-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm).
Francesco Di Chiara