Holly Hock Farm Antiques — Local services in Stonington

I wandered into Holly Hock Farm Antiques looking for an old coal scuttle and metal scoop that I could use to keep just inside my door to store ice melt crystals for the stoop (I had been using an old plastic cat litter tub--UGLY!)

The owner Cheri guided me through the store and together we found something way better--- an antique metal urn on a small pedestal with an antique rustic wooden spoon/scooper. I had just been hoping for utilitarian (and NOT ugly) and ended up, with Cheri's patience and guidance, something unique and classy... that I can also use in non-winter months for interior plant/floral displays. All that for less than $70!

Bonus- unlike so many New England antique shops...Cheri's is a comfortable temperature...

This is an amazing local antiques store. They have one of a kind pieces that date back to the revolutionary war. Just walking the floor was amazing as the owner gave us the history and lineage of many of the pieces. She has amazing furniture, framed pictures, boxes, drying racks, wooden bowls, and many other items. While pricey for the average antique doppler, her items are one of a kind and sometimes 1/2 the prices of others. It is definitely...

Now THIS is a legitimate antiques shop!!! I haven't been in such a quality shop in over 20 years - no lie! The proprietor knows her business through and through. I think I need to find new homes for my own antiques so I can grace my home with these authentic and rich pieces. Each item in the shop has a warm story to tell. You walk in the door and you can just FEEL the history! Stop in - you won't be...