In my experience, this is the finest antiques shop in Maine. Although we are only summer residents,…read morewho make regular pilgrimages to see what Margaret, Niki, and company have found. To date, our finds have included a fantastic Biedermeier sofa in a rare silk upholstery, a raft of pillows in period textiles from the UK (a REAL bargain, by the way), and a few lamps and very special works of art. Follow your eye, and let The Art of Antiquing be your guide. (Plus, you can stop in for coffee and the general store while you're in the village!)

First rate store for antiquing in Maine.Sophisticated stock carefully selected. Highly recommended.read more

I was referred by someone to come here and talk to Bob (the owner) about something in particular…read moreI've been looking for. He didn't have the item, but it's not easy to find and my expectations on that were very low. A friendly customer who Bob was helping before me overheard and they both offered me great advice for continuing the hunt for my treasure. I had a look around the shop, and found a beautiful (fragile) trinket I decided to purchase. Bob took extra special care in wrapping my item to make sure it would get home in one piece. It was clear he cared, even though my purchase only cost $5. (A steal). When I went out to my car, Bob had followed to take down the "open" flag and saw that I had my dog with me. He called out "next time you come please bring your dog in with you!" And that just made my day. Customer service is everything, and this place is as good as is gets. I am putting this on my "must visit" list for my future returns to coastal Maine.

A horrible woman works here, the man is nice, woman just treated me horrible. She sits and reads…read morebooks, is rude and has bad breath. Have purchased here before many things, but after the maltreatment she showed to me, I will never return.

I've only bid with them a few times because it's a ways up the coast from us, about a three hour…read moredrive from Gloucester, but each time has been sheer pleasure! This is an old school auction house. I was listening to the sale last week, and it was like listening to Bob Eldred - a great auctioneer and dear friend. You want to know that auctioneers know something about the things they sell, and these folks do that.

The owner really knows his stuff! Free appraisals on Tuesdays and when they run an auction there is…read morealways a wide mix of items up for bid. They run a variety of auctions throughout the year from high end to the dude next door variety. There is something for everyone. They make it easy to bid online if you cannot be present. Shipping costs are reasonable and auction costs are in line with industry standards. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It is a must to drop by and peak at the next group of auction items when in the Thomaston area. Their marketing campaigns are clever and epic as well. I have giggled aloud a few times when reading the emails.

We checked into blue dolphin, antiques during a short road trip after our elopement…read more The owner has such a lovely and curated collection of antiques. We were very, very impressed and fell in love with multiple items right away. We settled on a beautifully restored mirror from the 1800s and the owner was kind enough to freshly paint some sections of the item and did a wonderful job restoring it. This place is definitely worth a stop. Great selection and very reasonable prices.

Of all the stores I visited on my trip to the area, this was my favorite…read more Melissa is a gem. So upbeat and her furry supervisors are a great greeting party. The store is gorgeous with some of the most unique and beautiful antiques I've seen anywhere. No junking here. But her prices are amazing! It's not a stuffy store at all. If I had not been flying back to Texas I would have spent 5 times more on some very unique items that I simply loved. It's a must see spot if you really want some gorgeous things at great prices. Say hi to Bentley and Bella, the furry supervisors. You will love it!

Super cool antique-type store with old books (well organized), old maps and newspapers and other…read moreinteresting items from days past. Prices a bit too high, or I'd give this a 4 star rating. Very clean window display, helpful staff, and an inviting environment. Solid place to browse or buy (but watch the prices)!

Definitely expensive, but this is Camden. After dinner this…read moreplace is an awesome stop for some entertainment. Looking through all the old books, pictures, posters etc. you could spend hours looking at the authentic collectibles! Very unique store in Camden!

Jeff is friendly and fair. Super place to find treasures. He installed "pool noodles" over the…read morewinter to protect your noggin from low hanging rafters.

For a Antique Searcher, this is a five plus. He has…read moreeverything. Really!! Look Here first.. We bought here and will go back tomorrow for more. Jeff , the owner, knows where everything is, and he prices it right. If I listed what I saw, it would be a page. But nautical, tools , lobster floats, rusted yard art, locks with keys, handles , hooks. .. On and on. Very Impressed.

This shop is a Gem, I would suggest you stop in you won't…read moreleave empty handed. If your interest is in Antiques , something unigue you"ll enjoy the visit .

Very small shop that has lots of new things and very few antiques. Scarves, teak carvings, jewelry…read moreyou'd find at world market.

This is a two room antique shop specializing in silver, mostly silver flatware and serving ware,…read morebut there is also jewelry. Just about every inch of wall is covered with a display showcase and there are also showcases around the center of the rooms. They have a LOT of silver. They also have a large selection of silver overlay (on glass) items. Items are not cheap, but browsing is like being at a museum, except that display cases are far more crowded than museum cases (and not labeled as museums would be). A breathtaking volume of silver.