OneofaKindAntiques.com: Art & Antique Collectors Guide

Art & Antique Collectors Guide

An Art & Antique Collectors Guide
To the Lower Connecticut River Valley
Including Shops, Lodging, Dining, & Services

Branford

THE CLOCKTOWER ANTIQUES GROUP
824 E Main St (Rt 1). A group shop featuring furniture, lighting, fine arts, early iron, glass, china, jewelry, clocks, architectural items, carriages & sleighs. Tue-Sun 10-5. (203) 488-1919

STONY CREEK ANTIQUES
172 Thimble Island Rd. Exit 56 off I-95. Furniture, lamps, silver, china, collectibles, decorative items and jewelry. Open daily 10:30-5:30. Closed Tue & Wed, Jan-Apr. (203) 488-4802

Madison

KIRTLAND H. CRUMP
387 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1). Antiquarian horologist. Sales, restoration and repair of fine antique clocks. Extensive stock. By chance or appointment. (203) 245-7573 www.crumpclocks.com

ON CONSIGNMENT – Est. 1984
77 Wall St. Excellent selection of antiques, jewelry, Orientals, silver, china, paintings, reproductions. New arrivals daily. Tue-Sat 10-5. (203) 245-7012

Clinton

SYLVAN GALLERY
121 W Main St (Rt 1). Featuring contemporary American artists working in the realist tradition. Paintings, etchings, drawings & pottery in a charming 19th C. Victorian house. Wed-Sat 10:30-5, Sun 12:30-4:30. (860) 669-7278 www.sylvangallery.com

CLINTON ANTIQUE CENTER
78 E Main St (Rt 1). A unique group shop with more than 100 dealers offering a wide variety of quality antiques & collectibles. Daily 10-5. Closed Wed Oct-Apr. (860) 669-3839 

MIRIAM GREEN ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSHOP & GALLERY
88 E Main St (Rt 1). Rare/scholars’ books (4,500) in mannerly library furnishings, cabinets of distracting curiosities, objects of virtue. CT Artists’ Gallery. Open daily. Appraisals, book search.
(860) 664-4200 or (860) 227-4184 www.miriamgreen.com 

WATERSIDE ANTIQUES
109 E Main St (Rt 1). Antiques, primitives and small accessories. Great source for country decorating. Thu-Sat 10-5, Sun by chance. (860) 669-0809 www.watersideantiques.com 

HEY-DAY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 
327 E Main St (Rt 1). Featuring furniture, oriental rugs, coins, jewelry, paintings, collectibles and more. Daily except Wed 10-5. (860) 669-8800

Westbrook

THE SOURCE
374 Essex Rd (Rt 153), just north of Exit 65, off I-95. Antiques and decorative furnishings for home and garden. By chance or appt. (860) 399-6308 

Old Saybrook

TOVA’S VINTAGE SHOP
1330 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1). Vintage clothing and jewelry; everything fabulous from 1880 to 1970. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. (860) 395-1955

MAXIMUS ANTIQUES
143 Main St. A group shop. Quality antiques, fine furnishings, accessories. Conveniently located in the growing Main Street antiques district. Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-5. (860) 581-0098 

SAYBROOK RECYCLED FURNITURE, ETC.
33 Stage Rd. Unusually affordable furniture, collectibles, glassware. Fun stuff. New stock daily. We buy! Wed-Sat 10:30-6, Sun 10:30-5. (860) 388-6180

STEPPING STONES ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
315 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1). Eclectic stock of used furniture, books, postcards, tools & objets d’art. Appraisals & estate sales. Warehouse setting, informal prices. Wed and Sun 9-4. (860) 388-9273

ESSEX SAYBROOK ANTIQUES VILLAGE
954 Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154) (Box 411). 120 dealer group shop featuring a complete collection of antiques & collectibles. Daily 11-5, closed Mon, Jan-May. (860) 388-0689 www.esavantiqs.com

OLD SAYBROOK ANTIQUES CENTER
756 Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154). 18th &19th C. furniture, paintings, jewelry, porcelain, silver, glass, etc, shown by 125 dealers. Daily 11-5. (860) 388-1600 www.oldsaybrookantiques.com

ANTIQUES AT MADISON
869 Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154). 18th & 19th C. furniture, porcelain lamps, 
paintings, prints, silver, glass—NO REPRODUCTIONS. 
Wed-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt. (860) 388-3626

VAN'S ELEGANT ANTIQUES
998 Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154). Dolls, linens, antiques and collectibles. Estate liquidations. Daily 11-5 or by appt. (860) 388-1934

Old Lyme & Lyme

TREASURES
95 Halls Rd, Old Lyme. Large selection of old and new: furniture, oriental rugs, lamps, decorative accessories, fine jewelry & pearls, vintage clothes & accessories. Wed & Sun 10-4, Thu-Sat 9-6. (860) 434-9338
LYME ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES & FURNITURE REPAIR
254 Hamburg Rd (Rt 156 West), Lyme. Five miles from I-95. Thu-Sun 12-5. (860) 434-5889 or (860) 391-3444

Essex 

FRANCIS BEALEY AMERICAN ARTS/GUNN GALLERY, Inc.
3 S Main St (Box 866). Period American Federal furniture and related decorative arts. Impressionist paintings. Tue-Sat 11-4. (860) 767-0220 www.bealeygunn.com 

ENGLISH ACCENTS ANTIQUES
4 N Main St. 19th century antiques that reflect the charm of the English manor house. Furniture, porcelains, decorative objects, sporting antiquess, paintings, lighting, and jewelry. Thu-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5. (860) 767-0113.

VALLEY FARM ANTIQUES
134 Saybrook Rd (Rt 154). 5000 SF group antiques shop. Furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, silver, toys, Persian/Turkish rugs. Art Gallery. Daily 10:30-5:30. (860) 767-3007

ONE OF A KIND ANTIQUES.COM 
46 Plains Rd Unit 17 (Rt 153). Est. 1975. Warehouse gallery filled with choice period antique furniture, decorations, paintings, silver, Oriental arts. Member NAPA. By appt. (860) 767-2150 www.oneofakindantiques.com

Deep River

SLATER & SONS IRISH COUNTRY ANTIQUES
246 Main St (Rt 154). Importer of Irish country pine antiques and Nicholas Mosse pottery. Wed-Sun 10-5. (860) 526-9757 www.irishcountryantiques.com

DEEP RIVER TREASURES
158-B Main St (Rt 154). Antiques, collectibles, quality new, used furniture. Buy, sell or trade 1 item or an entire estate. Tue-Sun 10-6, longer summer hours. (860) 526-9773

STREMPEL'S CLOCKS
91 Main St (Rt 154). Sales and service of fine antique and reproduction clocks. Wed-Sat 9-5 (closed for lunch 1-2). Amusing dog. (860) 526-5136 www.strempelsclocks.com

RIVER WIND ANTIQUES & APPRAISALS - Since 1985
68 Main St (Rt 154). 8 rooms of ‘soul’ on 2 floors: quilts, furniture, books, silver, collectibles. Certified Appraisals, Estate Sales. Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4. (860) 526-3047 www.riverwindantiques.com

Chester

SPIRITUS MUNDI ANTIQUES
122 Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154). Country antiques, furniture & accessories, vintage stringed instruments, prints, wrought iron. Weekends 10-5, or by chance or appointment. (860) 526-3406

NILSSON SPRING STREET STUDIO & GALLERY, LLC
1 Spring St. Artists’ studio and gallery. Impressionist oil paintings and fine art prints by Leif Nilsson. Weekends noon-6. (860) 526-2077
www.nilssonstudio.com

WILLIAM L. SCHAEFFER/PHOTOGRAPHS
41 Main St. 19th & 20th C. vintage American and European photographs by major/minor artists bought/sold. Daguerreotypes and stereo views. By chance or appointment. (860) 526-3870

WILLOW TREE
4 Water St (Rt 148). Fine vintage clothing & accessories; hats, jewelry, beaded bags, linens, lace & collectibles. Wed-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sat 11-5.
(860) 526-4297

East Haddam
BONSAL-DOUGLAS ANTIQUES
Fine art by recognized American & European artists. Early European furniture and decorative items that have stood the test of time. Appraisals and estates. Member NEAA & CADA. By appt. (860) 345-3441. www.bonsal-douglas.com 

Hadlyme & East Hampton

BLACK WHALE ANTIQUES
5 Town St (Rt 82), Hadlyme 4 Corners. American and English antiques, decorations. Hand painted furniture, appointments. Spring thru Fall: Daily 10-5. Winter: Sat-Sun 10-5. (860) 526-5073

T. F. VANDERBECK (ANTIQUES) AT WALNUT HILL
32 Town St (Rt 82), Hadlyme. Country and formal English, Continental and American furniture. Mirrors and lighting. Fine paintings and prints. Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt. (860) 526-3770 www.vanderbeck.com

OLD BANK ANTIQUES
Main St, E Hampton (off Rt 66). Over 300 pieces of furniture on 3 floors. Everything to make a house a home. Jewelry and collectibles in walk-in vaults. Wed-Sun 10-5. (860) 267-0790 www.oldbankantiques.com 

RESTAURANTS

LIV’S OYSTER BAR
166 Main St., Old Saybrook. Seasonal cuisine with a modern vibe, featuring the freshest oysters and seafood. Dinners Tue-Sun. (860) 395-5577

CUCKOO'S NEST
1712 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), Old Saybrook. 10 years CT Mag's best Mexican/Cajun cuisine, served in a 200-year-old barn with outdoor patio. Try our exciting new Oaxaca cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner, Sun brunch. (860) 399-9060

ASPEN

ROSEMARY & SAGE

IVORY RESTAURANT & PUB
1 Kirtland St (Corner Rt 154), Deep River. Casual dining: great lobster bisque, seafood, burgers & pasta. Outdoor patio. Daily specials. Banquet room. Open daily 11-close. Sunday brunch. (860) 526-2528

DU GLACE
158 Main St., Deep River. The bistro serves up classic French fare in a cozy ambience; the patisserie boasts delectable pastries & tarts. Bistro open for dinner Tue-Sun; patisserie open Tue-Sun 7am-2pm. (860) 526-2200
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BRUSHMILL BY THE WATERFALL 
129 W Main St (Rt 148), Chester. Dining at historic Rogers & Champion Brushworks. Great food in a relaxing atmosphere. Open nightly. (860) 526-9898 Open nightly. 

WHEATMARKET
4 Water St, Chester. Fresh daily lunch specials to eat in or take out. Gourmet catering, specialty foods, gift baskets. Dennis Welch, chef-owner. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4. (860) 526-9347

RIVER TAVERN
23 Main St, Chester. Chester’s newest, most exciting restaurant in the center of town. Full bar, great wine list. Lunch & dinner served daily except Tue. Brunch served Sun. (860) 526-9417

BAR 75/RESTAURANT L & E

LUPO’S

GABRIELLE’S

THE BLUE OAR
Midway Marina, off Middlesex Tpke (Rt 154), Haddam. Seasonal, outdoor dining on the CT River. Daily lunch & dinner, 11:30 am-9 pm. BYOB. (860) 345-2994

BOOM

LA VITA GUSTOSA

P. PAZZO

BED & BREAKFASTS 

GRISWOLD COTTAGE
296 Boston St., Guilford. Chef-owned. Light, charming private suite w/bath. Town beach pass. Walk to shops & eateries on historic green.
(203) 453-1488 www.griswoldcottage.com

TIDEWATER INN
949 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), Madison. 9 guest rooms with private baths. Beautifully decorated. Fireplaces, full breakfasts. Beach passes available. (203) 245-8457 www.tidewater.com

BISHOPSGATE INN
7 Norwich Rd (Rt 82), E Haddam. 1818 Colonial offers gracious hospitality. Full breakfasts, private baths, A/C & fireplaces. Walk to
the Goodspeed and village. (860) 873-1677 www.bishopsgate.com

RIVERWIND INN
209 Main St (Rt 154), Deep River. Post & beam, full breakfast, private 
baths, A/C, fireplaces, Wi-Fi. (860) 526-2014 www.riverwindinn.com 

INNS with RESTAURANTS 

BEE AND THISTLE INN
100 Lyme St, Old Lyme. 1756 National Register of Historic Places. 11 charming guest rooms on Lieutenant River. Voted Most Romantic in CT for over a decade. (800) 622-4946 www.beeandthistleinn.com

THE COPPER BEECH INN
46 Main St, Ivoryton. Historic Victorian home with handsome guest rooms, traditional furnishings. Lovely gardens. Formal French country dining in the Comstock Room or casual raw bar & bistro fare in Brasserie Pip. (860) 767-0330 www.copperbeechinn.com

THE GRISWOLD INN
36 Main St, Essex. America’s oldest continuously operating inn. Fine fare, tap room, wine bar, renowned maritime art. 31 charming guest rooms. Quintessential New England. Daily lunch & dinner, Sun Hunt Breakfast. (860) 767-1776

OLD LYME INN
85 Lyme St, Old Lyme. Historic country inn, renowned for its food & hospitality. Elegant romantic dining room, casual grill, and new outdoor terrace. Daily lunch & dinner, Sun brunch. (800) 434-2600. 

RESTORATION SERVICES 

BENCHMARK ANTIQUES RESTORATION
1762 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), Westbrook. Antique & contemporary furniture repair, refinishing, restoration. Dealers’ resource. 
Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 8-11. (860) 399-8814

THOMAS DUNK HOUSE GALLERY
16 N Main St, Chester. Oil painting restoration. Fine art and antiques. Open hours are not kept, but appointments are welcomed. (860) 526-3973

ABOUT TIME CLOCK REPAIR
128 Thayer Rd, Higganum. Service on antique, reproduction & grandfather clocks. House calls, free estimates. (860) 345-7655