Antiquing in ALABAMA

Arab Olde World Antique Gallery, 2330 N. Brindlee Mtn. Pkwy., Arab, AL 35016. Located on Hwy. 231 between Birmingham & Huntsville. Wide variety of furniture from very formal French to simple primitive. Also pottery, depression glass, china, cut crystal & more. Also home of Chantilly Gift Shoppe featuring gifts & collectibles of the old South. Open M-Sat 10-5. 256-586-2185. Birmingham Birmingham Fairgrounds Flea Market, at the Alabama State Fairgrounds on the first weekend of every month. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, trunks, glassware, silver, vintage & fine quality jewelry, accessories, primitives, linens, kitch, dolls, lamps, toys, pottery, vintage buttons, pins, books, tools, vintage western, fishing lures, sports cards & memorabilia, art, oriental rugs, florals, gifts, & lots more treasures! With 600 indoor spaces and unlimited outdoor spaces, we are open on the first weekend every month: Friday 3 pm - 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 6 pm. Take I-20 to exit #120 & follow signs to state fair complex. Free admission & free parking. For info or reservations: 1-800-3-MARKET. (362-7538) 4/99 Royal House, 2805 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, Al 35233. Victorian furniture and accessories along with rosewood and walnut reproductions make choosing the right dresser or bookcase a pleasure. A very interesting selection of wall and mantle clocks, Spetter clocks and English antiques. Primarily sells to the trade but will sell retail. An added bonus, scratch and dent pieces are sold to the public at bargain prices. Located in the Dr. Pepper Complex in historic downtown area. Open M-F 9-6, 10:30-3:30 Sat. 205-326-3443. Lamb's Ear LTD, 3138 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham, Al. 35243. Plenty of gifts, antiques and accessories will entertain the most discriminating tastes. Antiques include French and English furniture. Located off US 280. 10-5 M-Sat. Closed Sundays. 205-969-3138. Estate Sales Store, 4244 Cahaba Heights Ct., Birmingham, Al 35243. Two floors filled with a mix of consignment furniture including new and used and Empire pieces. Inventory changes every day at this two-story building. Located next to the post office. Take US 280, exit at Cobb Heights. Open T-Sat 10-5. 205-969-0904. Cullman Magnolias & Lace, 1716 2nd Ave. NW, Cullman, Al., 35055. Affordable and fun to explore with almost two dozen dealers in this mall. Antique furniture, a wide variety of glassware and gift items more than fill two floors in this building. 45 minutes north of Birmingham off Interstate 65 at exit 308. Open M-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5. 205-734-9639. Southern Accents, Architectural Antiques, 308 2nd Ave., Cullman, AL 35055. We feature a complete line of architectural antiques including mantles, chandeliers, staircases, brass door hardware, old bath fixtures, doors, columns & more. We also offer a variety of garden accessories including new and antique. Anything from iron fencing, estate gates, statuary, fountains, post lighting and so much more. Call us today and find that unique piece you've been trying to find. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 PM. Call 256-737-0554. Decatur Antique Jungle, 219 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, Al 35601. Carries antiques and collectibles including the popular Harmony Kingdom boxes. Antiques include French and English tabletops and accessories. Open M-F 10-6; Sat 10-5. 205-351-6278. Dancy-Polk House Inn & Antiques, 901 Railroad St. NW, Decatur, Al 35601. This 10 room house with 10 fireplaces boarded Yankee soldiers during the Civil War. One room is filled with Civil War relics which collectors can view and purchase by appointment. Collectors will be thrilled by the sense of history where a major battle was fought. The 5500 sq.ft. bed and breakfast is also open for tours. Always open, tours by appointment. Located one hour north of Birmingham and 3.5 hours from Atlanta. 205-353-3579. Hummingbird Antiques, 723 Bank St. NE, Decatur, Al 35601. 33 dealers offer a fine variety of goods ranging from antique furniture to collectibles. The old telephones, Civil War memorabilia and antique books are especially interesting. The book finder will be glad to search for that special volume. A small coffee shop offers a short respite. Open 10-6 M-Sat; 1-5, Sun. After November, hours are seasonal. 205-355-3704. Huntsville Antique Decor, 925 Merchants Walk SW #B, Huntsville, Al. 35801. French, English and American antique furniture and accessories. There is a wide selection of desks, secretaries and hutches to choose from. The shop also offers home accessories and gifts. Open M-Sat 9-6; Closed Sunday but will open by appointment. 205-539-8707. Golden Griffin, 104 Longwood Dr. SE, Huntsville, Al. 35801.An eclectic mix of English, French and American antiques. The mother - daughter team offers furniture on the more formal and upper end. A recent acquisition of white ironstone from the 1800's makes visiting this shop all the more enjoyable. Lots of old wicker and 18th century items such as an English linen press or French tole-painted iron and tin marks this shop as a real stand out. Open M-Sat 10-5. 205-535-0882. Madison West Station Antiques, 112 Main Street, Madison, AL. A wide selection of books, civil war items, pottery, jewelry and linens & quilts make this antique store the perfect market for browsing. Booths are also available. The shop offers a free out of print book search service. Open M-Sat 10-5. Call 205-772-0373 for information. 12/98 South Wind Antiques, 307 3rd Ave SE, Cullman, Al, 35055. There are no reproductions and no collectibles at this strictly antiques-only shop. Old trunks, a linen press, kitchen cabinets and an 1860 Lincoln desk are just a few of the items found in the shop. Even the building is architecturally beautiful with a tin ceiling, circa 1911, overhead. Located downtown. Open M-Th 10-5. 205-737-9800. Mobile Cotton City Antique Mall, 2012 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606. Quality antiques, fine furniture, collectibles, guns, Civil War, pottery, glass, primitives, silver, linen, china and more. 12,000 sq. ft. mall with 70 quality dealers. 32 tall showcases. Open Mon - Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5:30. Call 334-479-9747. 12/98 Oxford Timeless Treasures, 230 Davis Loop, Oxford, AL 36203. Oxford's newest and largest, over 15,000 sq. ft. of antiques & collectibles. Centrally located between Atlanta & Birmingham directly off I-20. Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm. 256-832-0500. Thomasville The Possum Shop Antiques, Corner Wilson and W. Front St., Thomasville, AL. Visit this small shop filled to the brim with mostly local items and the best prices around. There are lots of old oil lamps and good ÒlittleÕsÓ you can carry home with you. (This shop will ship small items to your home, if you wish.) Two services this shop offers are lamp repair and local appraisals. This shop is located inside People's Corner (a redecorated old drug store), where customers can feast on home made sandwiches, soups and deserts after shopping. To find the shop, turn right at Hardee's parking lot and go 4 blocks. Open Mon-Sat 8 AM to 4 PM. Call 334-636-5498 (P5/99) Click On A State To View Its Listings Or Click Here To Make A Submission

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