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Antiques Abound
Antiquing is big in these parts, and Wilmington offers a respectable number of shops specializing in fine antiques and collectibles. We have dealers scattered throughout downtown with others located in the major shopping centers.
Several more antiques stores are located outside the city and some are in neighboring counties. To assist you in locating places to buy antiques, pick up a free copy of A Guide to Greater Wilmington Antique Shops, widely available wherever tourist pamphlets are displayed.
The Ivy Cottage
Without doubt, the best selection of quality consignments is found at The Ivy Cottage, a Wilmington institution that opened in 1998. The name now is a misnomer because The Ivy Cottage has expanded to four buildings totaling more than 25,000 square feet of space as well as two outdoor garden areas. The buildings are adjacent to each other and to the original site in the 3000 block of Market Street.
The Ivy Cottage is famed for its ever-changing inventory that includes classic furniture and antiques, lamps, Oriental rugs, crystal, china, sterling and other silver, fine porcelains, accessories, superb linens, paintings, garden ornaments, wrought iron tables and chairs, and most anything else you could want or need.
The Ivy Cottage also has a vast collection of fine jewelry, including beautiful vintage diamond, platinum and gold pieces as well as lovely gemstone necklaces, bracelets, rings and more.
Knowledgeable shoppers visit The Ivy Cottage often since 300-400 new items come in every day. Those who shop at Ivy Cottage definitely understand the benefits of recycling since the quality of the merchandise offered here is vastly greater than one would find for a comparable price.
Fabulous Vintage Clothing
If you appreciate the quality and style of vintage clothing, visit aMuse Artisanal Finery on Second Street between Market and Dock in Historic Downtown Wilmington. It is filled with beautiful, romantic clothing and vintage wedding wear for the distinctive bride, vintage gloves, bags and a terrific selection of fine vintage costume jewelry dating primarily from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. If you love beautiful dresses in exquisite fabrics, rare jewelry and spectacular hats, you must see the ever changing collection here.