The owners "Duska and Todd" have an eye for design. They always stock the most interesting items…read morethat just bring out some great memories of times past. They also repurpose items as well. I have a tea pot light fixture!

We were in Charleston, IL for a friend's wedding and had hours to kill so we hit every antique shop…read morewithin 10 miles. We started out at Persimmon Lane and blew our entire budget there. It was a waste and a let down to even hit the other stores because all we could think of was everything we coveted at Persimmon Lane that we preferred to spend our money on so we came back a second time at the end of the day and spent more than we budgeted for and have no regrets. If our car was larger, we would have bought even more. Now we have a reason to come down to Charleston again. We haven't found an antique shop this great in three years, and the owners are the nicest, most helpful people you will find anywhere in retail. If you love industrial antiques, you will not leave Persimmon Lane without something cool. We bought a complete transit with box, instructions, and even receipt from 1948. The original owner paid $100.00, and we paid $130.00 - 64 years later. We thought it was a reproduction, it was in such perfect shape. We bought two, identical load cells from a large scale for $40.00 each, and lastly, we bought a Tandy, computerized chess game for $15.00. We didn't have room in the car for a giant, handmade, wood pulley for $95.00 that would have made an amazing coffee table. There were railroad spikes 4 for $10.00. If I had a better imagination, I would have bought them too. Persimmon Lane has an etsy page (very limited selection from their shop) and a facebook page (lots of updated photos of new stock) so I think I'll be shopping online from them. My friend in Charleston will be getting a gift certificate from Persimmon Lane for Christmas, as he told me he shops there once a week. How I envy his access!

This small hometown antique store looks small from the rd, but step inside and it's vast array of…read moreantiques go on for as far as the eye can see. It's worth the stop, and priced very well. Store is kept up, and was very nicely cooled for this warm summer day.

This place is a gem, just outside Charleston, IL. It's larger than it looks with many booths. All…read moreis nicely displayed, well kept and rather inexpensive. They sell a collection of wonderfully fragrant candles there too. There are a few other antique stores nearby and we spent a pleasant afternoon in this classic Midwestern town away from the U of I fray.

This place is fabulous. Locally owned by a talented guy who not only sells, but designs beautiful…read morejewlery. Why in the world would you go to a chain when you could deal with trustworthy people like this? My daughter got an antique engagement ring from her fiance that belonged to his great grandmother, They sized it, cleaned it and rhodium plated it for a great price. You can bet they will be getting their wedding bands there!

Like a lot of places that sell expensive goods, I found Towne Square Jewelers to be snooty. They…read moreact like they're doing you a favor, letting you into their shop and selling you expensive shiny things. Best to look elsewhere.