B.F. Southgate & Company — Attraction in Hartford

The Antiques Collaborative is the best place to shop for QUALITY antiques in Vermont. Offering authentic antique silver, porcelains, ceramics, paintings, furniture of all periods, antique books, ephemera and all manner of decorative arts represented in a beautiful, well lit, organized environment. Lighted showcases brimming with crystal, Asian arts, metal soldiers, antique toys and Staffordshire are well displayed, and "Bill," was wonderful for work with during my trip today. Don't bother wasting time with other places in the area - a haven for true antique enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the arts~!...

This is our third visit. Positives being a good selection of art, furniture, collectibles from many dealers on three floors. Note that prices are full retail with some items on sale depending on dealer. Research on art pieces i.e. Whistler and Icart where I collect and excel show generally well above auction and equal or above dealers.

Negative: the elevator is now marked for transport of materials only being a marked handicap to those with mobility issues. No...

High end antiques. Unique pieces. Can find a few reasonably priced items, but you really have to look hard. Large space with some great vignettes and cases to show off the items. Three floors full of everything from very small Victorian figurines to extra large wardrobes. The owners were extremely nice and friendly and provided some information about the pieces being purchased. Definitely worth stopping by, particularly if you've...