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Where has the Time Gone? November is here with a Bang!

October has come and gone.  It was a busy month for stocking up the shop.  We also had a very successful Ghost Tour, selling out again this year.  We look forward to our next big event in Salem, the Yuletide Tour which is December 3rd from 10am-6pm.   We should have tickets/booklets early next week. Today,  I added a November Album of new photos of all our recent finds.  It includes a variety of things especially small things perfect for Christmas Gift Shopping.  One of my favorite setups from our new inventory is this Salem County, NJ Pie Safe.  It is a perfect height and size for a kitchen center island.  Wooden or yellow ware bowls would fit nicely underneath to hold potatoes or fruit.  You could even store your pots and pans.  The screening is in perfect condition.  It has a nice red patina.  Displayed on top of this pie safe is also a nice one door cupboard.  I have it displayed on a surface but it would also make a great hanging cupboard.  This type of small cupboard is perfect for displaying that small collection.  One of my other favorite photos has my favorite little guy in it.  Enjoy the November Album of photos.  Please feel free to email or call with any questions.  I will be adding more photos throughout the month.  Follow us on facebook for updates.  Suzanne

Royal Port's Fall Inventory is Showing its True Colors this October!

This is a fun time of year to display new inventory in the shop.   The hues of Early American Antiques and Primitives echoes the colors of the Fall Season.   The October Album is up for your viewing with new architectural pieces, furniture, treenware, ironware and more.   A few of my favorite setups include this primitive industrial cart on castors.   It has a nice 2 board top and is a great height for food prep.  I added a dough board to create a shelf for extra storage.   The colors of the hand woven splint basket, early yellow ware and treenware and the iron balance scale add to the table's appeal.   It is all about the Primitives this Fall.  I also love this primitive 3 board top farm table with a grain painted base.   Adding baskets and wooden ware along with a painted chair creates a nice simple setting.  See what else is new in this month's album.   Don't forget that the Royal Port will be hosting the 5th Annual Walking Ghost Tour of Salem City on Friday Evening, October 28th at 7:00 pm.  All sales benefit the education department of the Salem County Historical Society.   We still have tickets available at the shop.   Have a great Fall Season.  Suzanne

Walking Ghost Tour of Salem City, NJ

On Friday, October 28th at 7pm the Rotary Clubs of Salem are having the 5th Annual Walking Ghost Tour of Salem City, NJ.  It is a very fun event.  The tour goes along Historic Market Street where guides tell tales of sightings along the way.  Everyone meets here at the Royal Port and gathers into groups on the porch. Tour goers meet back at the Royal Port for hot drinks, cider and baked treats.  It's a great community event.  The event benefits the Salem County Historical Society.   Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased here and at The Bank in Mannington.  Please feel free to call for additional information at 856-339-0400.  Hope to see you there.  Suzanne

A Quick Photo Tour of Royal Port's First Floor!

We are always looking for ideas on how to make our webblog better for our customers.  Recently it was suggested that we need to add to our blog some photos of the shop as a whole not just individual items.  It was something I have been wanting to do.  So I took a trip around the first floor and added an Album of Shop Shots.  I will add the second floor next week.  If you see something in the photos and need more information about it don't hesitate to call or email.  If you have additional ideas of things you may want to see on the webblog feel free to let us know.  We appreciate the feedback.  Hope everyone is having a great summer.  Don't forget the Farmer's Market on Thursdays in Salem City from 10am-2pm.  Great produce, baked goods, flowers, barbecue and so much more.  Hope all are having a great summer.  Suzanne 

Mike Allegro at the Royal Port Antiques During Arts in Bloom

The Royal Port Antiques will be a part of  Salem County Arts in Bloom this weekend by hosting local Photographer Michael Allegro.  Mike will be exhibiting the beautiful photographs he has captured throughout the county.   We own five 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.    Mike will be on hand to demonstrate along the Royal Port's beautiful view of the river and its wildlife.    Arts in Bloom is a free springtime celebration of the arts involving more than 50 artists at 27 locations throughout Salem County. Running Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, the event features painting, sculpture, glass making, metalsmithing, ceramics, leather, jewelry, fiber arts, fashion design, primitive 
arts, woodworking and furniture making. 
Brochures are available online at Visit Salem County ,at the Salem County Visitors Center, 1 New Market St., Salem, Friday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., or by calling toll-free (877) 658-6871. Hope you can join us this weekend.  Stop in for some cold drinks and some treats and enjoy Mike's work.  Suzanne

Royal Port Antiques at the Kimberton Antiques Show!

We have been busy adding new inventory to the shop as well as doing a few shows.   I wanted to share with you a few photos from a show we did in Kimberton, PA this weekend.   
We brought a mix of all the things we carry at the shop to give our show customers a taste of what Royal Port Antiques has to offer at our shop.  We ran into a lot of our customers looking for new treasures to add to their existing collections. 

I know Nancy & Victor as well as Dave (Biff) & Wendy (Muffy) enjoyed their time at the show.  I enjoyed my day on Saturday and Mike enjoyed today.  This was our last show of the year.  After Thanksgiving we will be getting ready for Christmas at the shop.  The Annual Yuletide Tour of Historic Salem is December 4th from 1pm to 6 pm.  If you are on facebook go to keywords Home for the Holidays to see the homes on tour.  We have tickets for sale at the shop along with the tour booklets.  For additional information feel free to email or call 856-339-0400.  Reserve your tickets today!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!  Suzanne

Walking Ghost Tour of Salem City, NJ

On Friday, October 29th at 7pm the Rotary Clubs of Salem are having the 4th Annual Walking Ghost Tour of Salem City, NJ.  It is a very fun event.  The tour goes along Historic Market Street where guides tell tales of sightings along the way.  Everyone meets here at the Royal Port and gathers into groups on the porch. Tour goers meet back at the Royal Port for hot drinks, cider and baked treats.  It's a great community event.  The event benefits the Salem County Historical Society.   Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased here and at The Bank in Mannington.  Please feel free to call for additional information at 856-339-0400.  Hope to see you there.  Suzanne

 

Save the Date, Royal Port Antiques Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day!

 Just a quick post to let our customers know that September 18th we will be having our Annual Open House and Customer Appreciation Day.  It will be a day filled with fun, food (always lots of food), great Antiques and discounts throughout the day.  Look for something new that day,  Royal Port Bucks!!  We'll be mailing out cards soon.  If you are not on our mailing list or just aren't sure, send us an email.  Mark your calendars and see you then.  Suzanne

Salem County Historical Society Open House Tour this Weekend!

This weekend the Salem County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Open House Tour.  It is Saturday, April 24th from 10am - 4pm.  The tour features some of Salem County's Finest Historic Homes, Sites and Architecture.  Spend a Spring Day touring Salem County's beautiful countryside while you enjoy the local Historic Homes and Buildings.  Click on the link above for the Historical Society's website to view the tour booklet.  Tickets are available at the Royal Port Antiques.  Call or email if you need additional information.  Hope to see you Saturday.  Suzanne

Join Royal Port Antiques during Salem's House Tour!

The 22nd Annual Yuletide Tour of Historic Salem is Saturday, December 5th from 1pm -6pm.  Many Historic Homes, Churches and Museums will be open for the day.  What a great start to the holiday season.  The streets of Salem will be brimming with holiday cheer.  Here at the Royal Port we have been moving and shaking.  We have been bringing in new inventory for the season and rearranging the shop to get ready for my craziness.  We will be decorating in and out of the shop.  It's a beautiful time of year.   The greens are all cut and the wreaths and trees are ready for decorating.   Lots of new decorating ideas ready to share.  The Yuletide Tour day is always our favorite day of the year.  We get to see and meet so many people, some old friends and some new.   Call or email for additional information or for tickets.  Hope you can make it.  Suzanne