Devonia Antiques is nationally known for its extensive collection of Gilded Age china, porcelain and crystal. The shop's owner, Lori Hedtler, is an expert antique dealer who specializes in turn-of-the-century dinner services. Producers represented include Minton, Baccarat, Steuben and Royal Worcester. The Beacon Hill showroom has been open since 1995.
Founded in 1982, Blackstone's provides a wide range of specialty gifts: books, home accents, collectibles, clothing, decorative cocktail napkins and greeting cards. There are many Boston-themed and Red Sox-themed gifts available, including books about Beacon Hill and clothing printed with "Entering Fenway" signs. The store also offers an extensive selection of Vera Bradley bags and totes, and sells intricate Christmas decorations year-round.
Since 1979 Light Power has been restoring and selling antique lights. Owner and chief restoration expert Tom Powers boasts 30 years of expertise and will assist you in every aspect of your purchase. Whether you visit in person or receive your purchase by mail, you are guaranteed it will arrive with brand new wiring and zero shipping damage. The 3,000 square foot showroom glows with fixtures built between 1840-1940, including pieces from many periods such as Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Revival, Renaissance, and Victorian.
Brodney Antiques & Jewelry sells antique and estate jewelry, European and American antiques, oriental art, bronzes, sculptures and museum-quality paintings. It has been family-owned since 1939 and it continues with Nicole Brodney. Once you walk past through the initial door, there is an iron gate which has to be buzzed open. The interior is cluttered with fine antiques of all kinds, from paintings to vases. You must be careful when you browse the store because if you break it, you buy it.
Designer vintage costume jewelry is in ample supply at Twentieth Century Ltd., including tiaras, brooches, cultured pearls, estate jewelry, and Art Deco pieces. The store prides itself on a large selection of pieces by Miriam Haskell, a well-known designer of costume jewelry. The shop also carries pieces by Hattie Carnegie, Coro, and other sought-after designers. The layout of the shop is welcoming and easy to navigate: pieces are showcased in glass displays organized by style or designer.
Eugene Galleries has been a resource for antiques collectors for over 30 years. Located on historic Charles Street, this small shop is overflowing with treasures including a wide selection of antique maps, steel and copperplate engravings, etchings, books, antique frames and other collectibles. Proud gallery owner Barbara Fischer is well-known in the Beacon Hill community. Now, her two daughters, Iris and Christina are helping extend the store's legacy online via a website featuring additional antique offerings.
Voted "Best of Boston" in 2009, Vose Galleries has been displaying and selling paintings for six generations, spanning more than 100 years. Pictures are already framed, and prices are listed in numerous glossy catalogues at the location. Visitors should note that shopping bags, purses, backpacks and other carry items must be left in the reception area, which also contains a comfortable couch and magazines. For those who are serious about art collecting, Vose Galleries is definitely worth a visit. The company's stock is so large that there isn't even enough wall space to hold it all.
Bridge Antiques in Beacon Hill is the perfect source for Old World antiques. The shop's warmly lit showroom features cabinets filled with jewelry, elaborate sofas, armchairs and tables, and paintings in intricate gilt frames. Although the mainly French and Italian antique pieces appear extravagant, Bridge Antiques strives to cater to most budgets, and their pieces range from pricey to fairly affordable.
