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Royal Port Antiques at Ocean Grove Saturday June 2nd!

If you will be near Ocean Grove, NJ this weekend, the Royal Port will have a tent at their GIANT SPRING MARKET on Saturday, June 2nd, 9am – 4pm. It is our second time doing the Market. Mike will be set up at space 835. It's Free Admission!! The Market is Rain or Shine. It is a variety of Antiques, collectibles, new stuff, old stuff, or just something for everyone! There will be over 300 dealers! The show is set up from the Great Auditorium to the Ocean. It is sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. Hope to see you there.   If not stop by the shop to see all of the new inventory.  Have a great week! Suzanne

New Inventory throughout the Royal Port this Spring!

We have had a great month of buying for the shop.  Many of our new May Inventory items are from the old Weber's Candy Store from Bridgeton, NJ.   The store was established in 1888 and closed recently.  The owners, prior to retiring, were always set up at our local Salem City Farmer's Market and were always there with a smile.  Many of the items we acquired are those that the Weber's used in their daily candy making as well as things from the earlier years of candy making.   Many of the pieces including the glass, tin and wood trays are shown here along with the work table and copper candy pot.  Take a peak at May's album for detailed photos of all of our great finds.   Feel free to email or call with any questions.  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight Mark Bair's Carvings!

Carver and Artist Mark Bair creates one of a kind fish and whale carvings incorporated with found objects and copper work.   He has them beautifully displayed on early paneled doors that he purchased from the Royal Port.   The doors are a perfect backdrop for Mark's incredible carvings and copper work.  Thanks Mark for sharing your photos.  Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight Tom and Trisha Valcich's Shutters Headboard!

Tom & Trish Valcich have been in our Customer Creations spotlight before.  They love to use architectural elements in their home.  There are photos in our Customer Creations Album from their home.  Tom & Trish purchased these late 18th century paneled shutters from our shop and used them to create this beautiful headboard.  They retain some of their original finish and look perfect against the beautiful colors used for the walls and linens.  Thanks again for sharing your creative ideas.  Great job! Suzanne

Customer Creations Spotlight Kristina Zito's Corbels Table!

Kristina Zito is our Customer Creations spotlight of the day.  Kristina wanted to create a table using a round vent she had found a few years ago.  She was excited to find 3 matching decorative corbels from our shop.  She hinged the corbels together with rubbed oil hinges and then attached the round vent.  Then she added a round piece of glass over the vent.   All of the pieces fit together perfectly.  As Kristina put it, " Voila, a unique table for my porch or wherever I decide to use it!"   It's all about recycling, creating and reusing!!  Thanks Kristina!  Suzanne  

 

Customer Creations Spotlight! Ron and Lisa Bertonazzi get Creative with Architectural Pieces from the Royal Port!

 Customers Creations Week is here again!  My favorite week of postings!  Many of you may remember the very tall stained glass windows that were near the entrance to the shop. (they were there because they didn't fit past that point)  Many people questioned  "How are they going to fit in someones home?"   Ron and Lisa Bertonazzi  made it happen and placed them in a beautiful open area in their home.   They added lighting from behind to illuminate the beautiful images and colors in the windows.  A nice way to warm up any room.  What a perfect idea for a solid wall that extends 2 stories.   Thank you for sharing your photos.  Suzanne