Dove Place Antiques is an amazing place to treasure hunt for unique vintage and antique items. The…read moreowners, Robin and Wayne are not only knowledgeable but delightful and willing to share their expertise.

If I could give more stars I would. I recently bought several pieces of antique clothing at one of…read moreDove Places Antiques' estate sales. Not only were the pieces some of the most lovely I've ever come across, but Robin was a joy to work with and her pricing was more than fair. Robin responded to my questions prior to the sale and was knowledgeable, attentive, and lovely while I was there. The same is true of her staff. I will keep an eye out for Dove Place estate sales in the future. It was a real pleasure and I couldn't be happier with my purchases. Thank you!

A wonderful little gem tucked into a short side street off Sir Francis Drake…read more Dave prices his antiques very fairly. I've bought some well-crafted card catalogues, a very unique and gorgeous stained glass front door and another stained glass window from him and he's always treated me so well. An absolute must stop on your Marin antique-hunting travels. One caveat. . . You might want to call before heading over because he's not always open.

This antiques place is almost hidden at the end of the street before heading to a residential…read moreneighborhood. If it wasn't for a man sitting on a mission style rocking chair with other folksy furniture outside- we may have just passed this one by. The proprietor (Mr. Farey) was friendly and cordially answered my questions regarding history of the quaint local store. Having lived in the area all his life- he acquainted us about the other stores to visit and suggested places regarding our specific interests. If you're into stained glass window art- there were a lot to choose from starting with simple acorn styles to fine mosaic style and Tiffany rose window style. There were simple art deco lamps, tables, chairs mostly wood, and old mirrors ( I love OLD mirrors). PS- I would definitely put this store in one of the must visits when you go antiquing in this area! Very pleasant and accommodating!

The French Market Marin reminds me of the summer street markets in Nice and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue…read more Not because the items for sale are French, but due to the atmosphere. Hunting through tables overflowing with vintage finds, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and home goods, plus the sport of bargaining with vendors. The French Market Marin takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Civic Center in San Rafael. Some prices felt too high, but it's free to attend, worth a visit and there were still finds. Parking is also free and plentiful. I found unique vintage silver jewelry at fair prices, and several sellers had priced to sell, or were willing to negotiate. We skipped food stalls, but overall this is a fun outdoor Sunday outing, with shopping, food and even musicians, reminiscent of French vintage outdoor markets, with layers of items set out on tables & sometimes too high prices.

If you're really into antiques than this may be worthwhile. It is really a flea market with an…read moreelevated air about it (good job, Marin, on the branding). Not worth a special trip but not entirely unpleasant We saw the civic buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A few novelties that reminded us of our grandparents and it was a pleasant walk.

These sales happen often and they are fun to swing by and see what they have. The sales are Friday…read morethru Sunday and everything is half off the last day. If you like women's vintage clothes and shoes and purses this is a good place to look. They have a lot of jewelry and furniture and paintings as well. As all these things are, it is hit or miss but over the years I have made some good scores here.

Claaasssy ass place. My goodness they have the goods. You got to bring some real dough or credit…read morecard or a windfall cuz they're not planning on games on them prices but those pieces are absolutely all worth it!

If you don't like clutter and chaos, this isn't the place. But if you're okay with that, this is a…read moretime capsule step into multiple different worlds. Records, books, posters, machines, furniture, newspapers, paintings, bullets, typewriters, vases, you name it - all across the shelves ceiling and yes, floor. Just be careful and understand where the owner is coming from, and it's a fun time. Ricky even played some rocking records, and I left the store with my friends with an 8 dollar 1966 Rolling Stones vinyl record.

Exploring Murphy's Curiosity Shop is like falling down the rabbit hole in Alice & Wonderland. You…read morenever know where you're going to land, but it's quite the trip! If you are looking for a specific item, Ricky will help you find it, though it may take a bit of time, as the shop is not logically organized and challenging to navigate. But if you're not in a rush, it's super fun to explore. A few years ago Ricky helped me find a gorgeous antique end table; more recently Ricky found a frame for a painting and framed it for me... he has a big collection of frames and artwork. Then he helped me find a marvelous collection of interesting containers, from old candy tins to used fancy cigar boxes (I use them for gifts of dried fruit I preserve or other things). Yesterday I left with two beautiful teapots of different styles and sizes. I've posted some photos of my Murphy's treasures below. This weekend I'll take a look at fountain pens for my daughter. I'm sure I'll return many more times for all kinds of interesting things, useful and decorative. You're not going to get flea market prices here but Ricky tries to be fair and will look up the standard going price of an item he's not sure about. So if you can leave your need for tidiness and order behind, text Ricky that you want to come, open your mind to all kinds of collectibles and get ready for an adventure.

A treasure of a toy shop with toys antique and new, curated and displayed with imagination and…read morecare. Where else will you see part of an old wooden ship loaded with stuffed animals, a Noah's Ark with a turkey in charge? Or an Egyptian sarcophagus from a set design for Indiana Jones next to a sizeable camel stuffie. Or an antique Underwood typewriter in its case or a set of illustrated journals of a bear who has traveled to Paris, to Egypt, to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, to Africa! A must visit for everyone! A you must go soon as Mme. Susan has seen her rent quadrupled and survival is challenged. Please support her!

My first time in San Anselmo and someone had recommended the place for unique pieces. I noticed a…read morebeautiful blue/white vase behind a glass cabinet when I walked in. I asked the owner (Susan) how much it was, and her response was "it's very very expensive. Very rare. Probably $300 or more" in a very exaggerated manner. Didn't bother checking the price or offer to let me see it. Very "Pretty Woman" moment. For context, I'm a black woman.

I can see that this little antique store and small den of wonder will be full of daydreams and…read moreschemes for me. They've not tended to be be open most weekdays I have walked by, but it was this Friday afternoon around 1 pm. Yay! I love love love old things, fine things, weird finds, art, ceramics, collectibles. cases of beautiful, old, and wonderful things. Angel has many such items. I loved the jewelry, from fine pieces to a simple coral necklace. I saw a brass shoehorn I'm seriously thinking of buying!

San Rafeal auction gallery offers the most unique, interesting items, beautiful items. Very fairly…read morepriced. I really enjoy looking at the many items and bidding. I had the great pleasure of meeting with the owner and his charming wife, Burt and Martha, very nice, real, genuine people. The real deal. The gentleman that works up front when I'm picking up my items is very professional, kind, and helpful. They even thank you for doing business at their establishment which you definitely don't hear anymore. Class. Thank you San Rafael auction gallery and keep running an excellent auction house.

Its been a while, I finally decide to write this review to remind everyone to be careful of this…read moreauction gallery. The owner is selling all fake Chinese fake antiques, he clearly knows that they are fake but he is selling it anyway and pretending that they are authentic antique. This is terrible. Unfortunately customers are not protected by law if you bid on a fake antique. Be careful of this Gallery and the owner, he is very dishonest.