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Great things are always coming and going at the Royal Port!!

Are you looking for the Ultimate in corner cupboards? Well we have one for you.  This early one piece cupboard originated from a home in Roadstown, NJ.  The molding and applied decoration as well as the butterfly shelves are beautifully crafted.  It makes a statement by itself.  I wanted to share a photo of the booth so that you could see how nicely it looked with the mantel, portraits and bench table.  It's ready to display your favorite collection.  This 2 piece 19th century step back dry sink is another great addition to our inventory.  This 3 drawer top with a shelf over 2 drawers and 2 doors is a great storage as well as a nice display piece.  It is from Lancaster, PA  and has a beautiful grain painted surface and original hardware. The piece is in beautiful condition. The blue banded yelloware bowl just in to the shop would display nicely on the dry sink.  The bowl is in excellent condition.  I enjoy quilts displayed throughout the shop.  They add such color and warmth to the early furniture and accessories.   The 2 pictured were just added to our inventory.  The photo on the left is a combination of pieced and appliqued fabrics.  The colors and design of the quilt are very pleasing.  I hung the quilt as if it were a piece of artwork.  The garland or drape applique and tassel design are well done by the creator.  The choice of fabrics keeps you looking.  The quilt on the right is a simple one but makes use of nice printed fabrics and displays quality stitching in the design of the quilt.  The shop really pops when we are able to display the beautiful craftsmanship of the early quilters.  Two other wonderful pieces pictured are the step back cupboard in mustard paint and the stretcher base table.  Both are in excellent condition.  The 2 door over 2 door painted step back has plenty of shelf space as well as a nice deep open shelf for display.  The stretcher base table, with its fantastic top, also has three deep drawers.  The two pieces compliment each other beautifully.  The two yelloware bowls and the two dough boards are new to the inventory as well.  Just an early reminder.  Our customers have already begun to give us their wish lists and layaway items for the holiday season.  Feel free to email or call us with your wish list.  Tell friends and family to stop by and pick from your list.  Also mark your calendars for the Yuletide Tour of Salem City on December 5th.  More details to follow.  Call or email to reserve tickets.  Suzanne

Michael Allegro to Exhibit at the Royal Port Antiques during Fall Celebration of the Arts!

October is turning into a busy month in Salem County.  One of the upcoming events run by Salem County Tourism is Artists at Work, A Fall Celebration of the Arts in Salem County.  The weekend of

October 10th and 11th, Artists invite you to enjoy and experience the creative process in studios and galleries across Salem County.  It runs from 10am-6pm both days.  Free admission.  What's better than free? (no we will not pay you to come)  

The Royal Port Antiques will be a part of this great weekend by hosting local Photographer Michael Allegro.  Mike will be exhibiting the beautiful photographs he has captured throughout the county.   We own three of Mike's pieces and they can be seen at the Royal Port.  His photos are a reminder of how lucky we are to live amongst such great natural views and wildlife.  Weather permitting, Mike will be on hand to demonstrate along the Royal Port's beautiful view of the river and its wildlife.  In the case of inclement weather Mike will be set up inside.   I have included some of Mike's photos in this post.  Hope you can join us that weekend.  Stop in for a cup of coffee and some treats and enjoy Mike's work.  For additional information feel free to email or call.  Suzanne

Some Photos from the Open House at the Royal Port!

My friend Mike Allegro took some shots from our Open House  weekend.  I thought I'd share a few.
Thank you to all that stopped by that weekend.  It was a weekend of good antiquing, good food and good conversation.  Glad you enjoyed the meatballs Dave.   We had a really nice time seeing everyone.   If you didn't get a chance to stop by for the weekend stop in any time.  We are putting new inventory into the shop daily. If you didn't get an open house card, send me an email and I'll add you to the Royal Port's mailing list. Our next event is October 10th and 11th.  Mike Allegro will be exhibiting his photographs at the Royal Port during the Salem County Fall Celebration of the Arts.   And don't forget the 3rd Annual Walking Ghost Tour of Salem on October 23rd at 7pm.  We are one of the sponsors.  Groups leave the Royal Port at 7pm.  Tickets are $5.00 and benefit the Salem County Historical Society. More details to follow on both events.  Suzanne

 

Come Celebrate Royal Port's 5th Anniversary!

Join us for our Open House this weekend,  Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, 10 am - 5 pm. We are celebrating our 5th year at the Salem location and are going into our 15th year of business.  To show our appreciation, join us for a weekend of fun, food and great antiques.  Michael, Sammy and I have been preparing the shop for our favorite weekend.  Stop by to see our new inventory and shop displays. Enjoy some great food (yes Dave my famous meatballs) and baked treats (yes I have been baking)  Fall is in the air at the Royal Port and we're ready for a beautiful weekend.  Hope to see you.  Suzanne

Salem County Tourism Off to a Great Start!

If you are a regular reader you saw my May Posting about the commercial being filmed at the Royal Port.  The crew filmed throughout the county.  The Salem County Tourism Site has posted the commercials on their website for all to view.  They will be running the commercials throughout the summer on various networks.  I thought you may want to check them out.  Our shop appears for just a few seconds.  Click on this link to view them.  The commercials inspired me to plan a day out at the historic sites in my own County.  Hope they inspire you too.  Suzanne

Conan, Letterman or Late Night at the Royal Port!!

Royal Port Antiques is participating in Salem City's 2nd Fridays- Night Out in Salem!!  Friday, June 12th the Royal Port Antiques will be open until 8pm.  If you haven't had a chance to stop by during the day please feel free to drop by the shop that Friday night.  We'll make sure we have plenty of my famous lemonade and cookies.  Enjoy a nice summer evening of shopping in Salem City's shops as well as dinner at our local restaurants.  I've included the advertising card listing the participating businesses.  Hope to see you there.  Suzanne

Arts in Bloom Saturday and Sunday!!

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Salem County Tourism is having a Spring Studio and Gallery Tour of Salem County.  It features 23 locations and over 50 artists.  Across the County, artists are exhibiting the best of their work along with floral creations inspired by their art- "Arts in Bloom" in every sense!  Some locations are featuring musical performances.  It runs from Saturday,  May 30th, 10am-5pm to Sunday May 31st, 12 noon -5pm.  The best thing about it is that it is FREE.  Now that's an economic stimulus event!!!  To print out a copy of the brochure listing all of the locations and happenings along with a map go to Visit Salem County .  By the way, stop by to see us.  We've added a lot of new inventory.  We'll be offering our famous lemonade and iced tea!!!   Look for photos of our new inventory in my next post!  See you then.   Suzanne

What's Going on Around us in Salem County?

It's my favorite time of year.  You may say to yourself, "of course it is, it's the start of summer".  Not just that.  Today is the official opening of this years Farmer's Market in Salem City.  On Thursdays from May 21st to July 30th from 10am- 2pm Salem City's Downtown offers to us the growers, the bakers and the pork bbq makers ( I stole that from the ad card)  Catchy!!  So if you're planning on coming to the Royal Port during the week, shoot for a Thursday and stop by the Farmer's Market for some produce, great live music and a bite to eat.   For additional information go to the Salem City Website.  I'll see you there.   Suzanne

Royal Port on Ebay!!

From time to time I like to put a few things on EBAY.  It is fun to see what people are interested in and to introduce new customers to our shop.  Last week I listed a few small items that I thought would be interesting so I thought I'd share a link to them.  A few of the items are good whatisits???  They are conversation pieces.  Take a peek. 

Also don't forget next Saturday is the Salem County Historical Society House Tour.  Some great homes will be open as well as several historic sites and the Society itself.  We have tickets at the shop.  If you are going, stop by the shop for some refreshments or if you need help mapping out your route.  We'll be decorating our porch with some fun ideas for the porch and garden. See you then.  Suzanne

Tickets Available for Historic House Tour, Salem County, NJ

Just a quick post to remind everyone that the Salem County Historic House Tour is Saturday, April 25th from 10 am- 4 pm.  We have tickets at the Royal Port Antiques along with the booklets listing the homes and their locations.  Advance tickets are $15.00 a piece.  Tickets are available the day of the tour at the Historical Society at 83 Market Street. Several new locations were added to this tour.  For additional information on the homes go to the Salem County Historical Society Website or feel free to call or email .  It's always a great tour.  Stop by to see us.  Refreshments will be available.  Suzanne