Stopped in at Hope Junction antiques this afternoon, and they had some really nice things. It's a mix of old and new items, but the general feel is that of a cooperative antique store with some newer items mixed in.
The first thing I noticed after walking in was the vintage 1955 canoe (complete with the original bill of sale, outlining the parts of the canoe, each with its date of "manufacture" stamped next to it). Pretty darned cool. The main floor includes lots of tools, many of them lovingly restored wood planes. There were also chisels and other tools, all in a large glass cabinet. The other antiques/collectibles (both on the main floor and upstairs) included vintage clothing, hats and hatboxes, gloves, purses; books and magazines; a display of milk glass; small bottles and ceramic items; some stoneware; old metal license plates; a life-size wood and wool sheep figure; some wooden furniture; and a large toboggan.
Among the non-antique items, there were wooden signs and names made from Scrabble letters, as well as goat milk soap, and some cool greeting cards made from vintage magazine advertisements.
Out on the porch was a life-size carved pig, which is not for sale. The owner, who happened to come out while I was photographing it, said it's sort of a local attraction. Kids sit on it and take pictures.
If you are in the area of Hope, NJ, it's definitely worth stopping in. read more