Travel guide - Buyers Guide

Magazine Antiques, Dec, 2002

CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles

BPA COLLECTABLES, INC. AKA LYNNE BEAVERS, 1315 West Pico Blvd., 90015. 7000 sq. ft. warehouse full of architectural artifacts and antiques from Asia, Africa and India. Across the street from the LA Convention Center. Mon-Fri 9-5, Weekends by appointment. (213) 749-7145. Fax: (213) 749-0527.

San Francisco

HABITE, INC. 963 Harrison St., 94107. Direct importers of French antiques from Louis XIII period through Art Deco. The diverse, everchanging inventory includes a wonderful collection of meubles en bois naturel, as well as antique architectural elements, lighting, paintings, and accessories. Tel: (415) 543-3515, Fax: (415) 543-4611. Mon-Fri 9:30-6. Email: habite@sirius.com Website: www.habite.com

JACKSON SQUARE ART & ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION, 463 Jackson Street, 94111. The finest in English, French, Italian and Continental Period antiques: furniture, silver, ceramics, tapestries, rugs. Twenty-two of the finest shops on the West Coast in charming 19th-century Jackson Square. (415) 397-6999. Fax (415) 397-8932.

CONNECTICUT

Chester

ONE OF A KIND ANTIQUES, 21 Main St., 06412. Fine and diverse stock of period 18th- and l9th-century American and European antiques; also, Arts & Crafts and Modernism pieces. Estate silver and jewelry, paintings and prints, interesting smalls. Since 1975. Closed Mondays and holidays. (860) 526-9736. Website: www.oneofakindantiques.com

Colchester

NATHAN LIVERANT AND SON, 168 South Main St., P.O. Box 103, 06415. American antiques and art for the discriminating collector. Established 1920. (860) 537-2409.

Lisbon-Jewett City

MR. & MRS. JEROME BLUM, 45 Ross Hill Rd., 06351. High country American furniture. Brass and iron lighting such as chandeliers, candlesticks, sconces. Brass decorative objects. Ceramics such as mocha, creamware, salt glaze, delft. Fireplace furnishings and decorative accessories. Appointment advisable. (860) 376-0300.

New Canaan

ENGLISH HERITAGE ANTIQUES, INC., 13 South Ave., 06840. We specialize in English Period formal furniture, displayed in room settings in our extensive galleries, complemented by elegant accessories including English prints, paintings, porcelain, silver, and brass. Mon-Sat 10-5. (203) 966-2979. Fax: (203) 966-5382. Website: www.englishheritage.com. Email: english-heritage@worldnet.att.net

New London

ANTIQUES ON BANK STREET, 60 Bank Street, 06371. In the heart of the Historic Waterfront District. We carry fine furniture, glass, porcelain, vintage jewelry, European & American art, silver, lighting, china, and much more from the 18th-20th centuries. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12:30-5:00 or by appointment. SHOP: (860) 447-2523, APPT: (860) 434-4049 or email: aratner@snet.net

Old Saybrook

STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER, 40 Ferry Rd., 06475. Samplers, needlework pictures, silk embroideries, and schoolgirl art, offered at our historic gallery and grounds. Just off I-95 at the Connecticut River or mooring at adjacent marina. By appointment only. Phone and fax (860) 388-6809.

Salisbury

BUCKLEY & BUCKLEY, 84 Main St. (Box 667), 06068. Specialists in American William & Mary, country Queen Anne and other high-country painted furniture (1680-1860). Period accessories and paintings. Open shop. Daily by appointment or chance. Closed Tues. (860) 435-9919.

Woodbury

DAVID DUNTON, Rte. 132 off Rte. 47 (RFD #1), 06798. Furniture and accessories of the American Federal period. Paintings. Usual hours: Thursday 1-5; Friday & Saturday 11-5; Sunday 1-5. Best to confirm. Also by appointment or chance. (203) 263-5355. Website: www.artnet.com/ddunton.html

JOEL J. EINHORN, 452 Main St. South., P.O. Box 432, 06798-0432. Fine American furniture, clocks, marine art, and faux bamboo. Open daily 11-5:30, sometimes closed Tues. Best to confirm. (203) 266-9090. Fax (203) 266-9191.

HAMRAH'S ORIENTAL RUGS, 115 Main St. N., 06798. A tradition since 1895. A collection of unusual antique rugs, including antique, Persian, Caucasian, Aubusson rugs & needlepoints. Daily 10-5 except Tues. (203) 266-4343. Fax (203) 263-6002.

WAYNE E. PRATT, INC., 346 Main St. South, 06798. With the completion of our new addition we now have the largest collection of New England furniture and accessories for both the beginning and seasoned collector available in the Northeast. We also carry a selection of handcrafted reproductions to compliment any interior. Interior design services are now available. Open Daily: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. (203) 263-5676. www.prattantiques.com

COLORADO

Denver

ERON JOHNSON ANTIQUES, 451 North Broadway, 80203. Continuing a tradition of quality for over 25 years, Eron Johnson Antiques offers a vast collection of period furniture, lighting, decorative accessories and architectural items from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Visit our 18,000 sq. ft. showroom featuring hand-selected antiques from around the globe. Preview over 4000 items from our collection online. International shipping available. Mon-Sat 10-5 or by appointment. Tel: (303) 777-8700, Fax: (303) 777-8787. Website: www.eronjohnsonantiques.com, email: eron@eronjohnsonantiques.com