Antiques near Wallingford, CT

“Steve has the right STUFF!! I was initially put off by this curiosity shop because many of the items weren't priced. I'm not a fan of asking "how much is this?" each time I see a piece that interests me. But I was quickly won over by the owner's friendly, hospitable and inviting demeanor. He explained that there is so much turnover in inventory, and so much of it, that it's a challenge to price everything quickly. Ok, cool! Doubt alleviated! As we ventured more deeply into this cavern filled with treasures, we discovered lots of cool pieces that struck a chord! The shadow box filled with badges and medals was alluring, and the sports memorabilia piqued my nephew's interest. The furniture was fabulous, many one-of-a-kind pieces that would surely add flair to any décor. There's also a case of figurines and knick knacks that would make cool conversation pieces. Another large display case held teapots, teacups & retro kitchenware. Everything was well appointed with little vignettes hither and thither on every table and shelf. We were quite mesmerized by the place. It was clean, well organized and intriguing. My daughter gathered several copper pots and containers for her collection, as well as an unusual brass unicorn spigot/faucet that was delightful! My niece perused the aisles while my sis-in-law and I spied the jewelry cases! I found some sterling silver & turquoise earrings along with a unique kite brooch of onyx and mother of pearl. Sis found a dainty pearl necklace, a strand of long cultured pearls, & a pretty pair of vintage cameo earrings. I loved Steve's willingness to wheel & deal and he made our day!! The prices didn't put a strain on our purses!! We left this shop chattering about what a fun experience it was to enter this enchanting establishment! I dare you to leave empty handed!”

“Incredible customer service, completely fair and thorough. He spent a lot of time going through our things and explaining everything to us. I would go to him for literally anything before ANY pawn shop in the state.”

“I bought a pinball machine off of FB Marketplace and the ball return and ball count were broken. I called Tony and he was able to fix everything in a day! He is so nice and does a wonderful job. I just got done playing my pinball machine and it works like new! 10/10 would recommend. Thanks again Tony!”

“My personal experience with Ryan is that he is a wonderful resource for auction, sales and value of your precious items. He is honest and extremely knowledgeable. I recommend Nest Egg and Ryan highly! Also a reputable resource for Realtors with assistance needed for estate sales, and evaluations, as well!”

“My wife took a small stained glass suncatcher to Stella today to have the chain resoldered. Cindy said Stella is an amazing craftswoman and she could have sat there all afternoon discussing Stella's family and the history of the area. If you are looking for stained glass gifts, we highly recommend visiting Stella at Pelegano Stained Glass.”

“Don Barese is an expert in his field. He is a straightforward and honest art dealer, antiques buyer, and a credit to his field. His experience and depth of knowledge is astonishing. If you are looking to sell a painting or liquidate an estate collection, look no further.”

“If you are looking for vintage tools, machines, or any industrial items, materials, parts, work benches, or any of the thousands of incredible things ,then this place is absolutely amazing!Just know that this is not Ikea or Harbor frieght- the vast assortment of items here at brooksvale artisans are dusty, dirty, and stacked and piled in a way that those who know the awesomeness of what we have can appreciate.We go far and get dirty ourselves in finding and aquiring these items and we pride ourselves in being able to tell you the purpose, and history , of everything we offer.We are here for those of you who appreciate and love what we have and for those people who appreciate finding and buying the exact tool , work bench , or machine, that they need for their business to get the job done.Lastly, for those of you like the obnoxious and belligerent woman who threatened us with horrible reviews on every social media platform today because SHE mistakenly read information wrong and could not have things as she demanded- well, hopefully you and your therapist can work on your bitterness and anger and sense of entitlement. If you work your issues out, and your therapist thinks it's ok for you to return to the scene of your meltdown, come on back and I'm sure we can come to terms on the item you so much wanted.BROOKSVALE ARTISANS - WE AIM TO PLEASE.”

“Dean Schulefand has completed two projects for me: an antique Belleek cup and a modern American ceramic bowl. In both cases, I was absolutely astonished at the work he did. I did not know that such perfect restoration could be possible. I just got my little Ceramic bowl back, and it seems like a miracle when I hold it. It has many fine, beautiful markings and was broken badly. Now it looks exactly as it did when I purchased it. I am absolutely thrilled.”