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Eat, Sleep, Shop
Flea Market Finds
The name may have parasitic origins, but
for downright dealing, nothing compares
to the good, the bad, and the ugly available at a flea market.
By Louisa McCune
By Andrea Lopez
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Shop the Map
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Oklahoma's Antique Towns
Thirteen towns and dozens of antique
vendors add up to day after day of retail
therapy. Don't forget the checkbook
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Black Book
Exploring every nook and cranny of the
178 antique establishments within this
helpful guide might take awhile. Start
scheduling your Saturdays, and be sure to
grab a road map or two for the trip.
By Emily Jerman and Andrea Lopez
Colonial Art Gallery
Auction Fever
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This primer shows why the best price to be
had on quality vintage finds can often be
found at an antique auction.
By Andrea Lopez
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Full of whimsy and expertise, Oklahoma's
antique store vendors provide a wealth of
merchandise. Here, some tips to remember
when shopping.
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Where does beauty live? Inside a modest
historic home just west of downtown
Oklahoma City. There, Willard Johnson of
Colonial Art Gallery provides a temporary
resting place for works by Monet, Van
Gogh, Picasso, and Chagd.
By Susan Owen Atkinson
Left, at Old Town Anti ue Mall in
McAIester shoppers J
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of vintage valuables.
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Eat, Sleep, Shop of our popular
miniature magazine, the Okhbomd Tody
Gidk to Great Find. Focusing first on cafes
and diners in 2003 and then turning our
sights on hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts
in 2004, we've now searched the state with a
new mission. Clur goal was to find one-of-akind shopping venues where you're as likely
to find a 1968 political pin or dazzling array
of Frankoma pottery as a Chippendale or
Queen Anne chair.
We dubbed this mission "Great Finds,"
and we've tracked down 178 antique stores,
junk shops, and novelty boutiques to whet
consumer appetites. Do you have a box collection like mine?A coin collection like our
senior editor's mother has?A letter-opener
collection like one of our editorial contributors? Maybe it's a new-but-old dining room
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These dozens of Oklahoma-owned
businesses are overflowingwith high-quality
merchandise and lowbrow kitsch. Whether
you have $20 or $2,000 to blow, the very
act of seeking and purchasing a long-sought
treasure is sure to provide fond memories.
But here's the deal: These large and small
shops imbued with charm and character are
owned and managed by passionate collectors.
For that reason, it's imperative that users of
this guide do a little advance legwork when
setting out on a weekend trip: Store owners
may shut down for an acquisition excursion
or an extended vacation. They even may close
their doors permanently on short notice. The
lesson?Always call first.
Meanwhile, if you come across any gems
we haven't included here, email or call us, and
we'll be sure to visit these stores in the future.
Louisa McCune
[email protected]
Whether you're casually window-shopping or searching
for a specific item, always hone your negotiating skills. Too
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And don't forget to try your hand at horsetrading: Many vendors may be interested in your own collectibles.Just
think, you could return home with an antique oak dresser, find a new home for that dusty comic book collection, and never exchange a bill in the process.
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C/ rady-to-strip sconces to a pristine
LuuiiXVI chair, c o l l a r s un excavate numerous rarities from the shelves of Oklahoma City's
antique purveyors. W ~ t h
a sprawling 622 square
miles, the capital city is a place where you'll
never have to fight for your right to shop.
Businesses f o c u d on antiques and collectibles are scattered across the metropolis,
but two areas are standouts. The first, around
May Avenue, contains about a dozen shopswith
vintage va-va-voom.
One of the largest of them all, the Antique
Co-op (1227 Nortb May; 405/742-12141,
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1' from some seventyvendors. There, shoppers
will find loads of glassware, furniture, and
jewelry. Open 362 days a year, this place is
all about convenience.
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Shorter on days of operation, 23rd Street
Antique Mall (3023 Northwest Twenty-third;
405/747-3800) has ways of keeping shoppers
1satisfied. Denny and Bill McConnell's custom( .- er perks-a movie room for kids, open house
, during the Christmas season, handwritten
thank-you notes-provide a personal touch
that makes meandering amid their gorgeous
goodies even more enjoyable.
Dozens of the small businesses along West-
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of the finest-and flnkiest-is Langhorne
Place Antiques (7115 North Wistertz; 40.9
848-3192).owners Darla and Joe Langhorne,
who opened at this location in 1980,have filled
the store with rustic European pine, vintage
linens, and folk art. The unusual inventory
includes a number of wood pieces from Russia, including a decorative distaff,used to hold
wool for spinning, adorned with tiny handpainted flowers.
More traditional collectors will find much
to appreciate at Jody Kerr Antiques (7908
North Western; 409842-5751). "It started
out as a hobby and grew," says Kerr of her
expansive inventory. Meissen china, antique
clocks, Dresden porcelain, Louis XVI furnishings, and fine oil paintina-it's all here.
Prices start at around $200 and can rise to
$30,000 or higher.
In 2003, new kids on the block Bob and
Patsy Sine began operating at the Colonies
Market (1120 NorohwestFzftr-jrst; 4098421273), a local mainstay. "We love furniture,"
she says, "so we've filled it up with lots and
lots." Following its architectural shape, the
Colonies-thought to be the oldest antique
store in Oklahoma City-contains nooks and
cranniesfilled with breakfronts, estate jewelry,
glassware, and more.
Whatever your yesteryear yen, Duncan
Phyfe or carnival glass, Tiffany or Wedgwood,
you'll have days of fun searching for it in the
capital city.
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1946 Chambers stove gleams in the window of the CornPanf store~n&queMall in Norman (300f i t Maic 405/360-5953), beckoning
aficionados and dilettantes alike. "We could have
sold that stove a thommd times over," says Dorothy Yates, who minds the store every Saturday for
her sister-in-law, Judy Matlock Their stove is eye
candy to lure in customers, and, bairing a fire sale,
it's not going anywhere.
But everything else is, eventually. Packed cheekby-jowl in 7,000 square feet of booths are corn
shuckea, antique mousetraps, nineteenth-century
flintlock rifles, Fiestaware, and even a small battalion of Pez dispensers. "The dealers come here from
Santa Fe, Carmel, New York, and Dallas," Matloek
says. "They're always looking for 'smalls'"-portable itemsFUand Frankoma pottery, which most
people don't know started here in Norman."
One morning, a fellow came in with a legal pad
and ticked off a staggering list of things he wanted
to purchase-"foot stands, rugs, chairs, you name
it," says Matlock. When it came time to pay for
the haul, he asked, 'LLWill
you take a check from
Warner Brothers?'" Turns out he was from the
production of Twister.
If it's an orange crushed velvet moon-capsule
chair or David Cassidy 8-tracks, look no further.
A short stroll west down Main Street, retro tees
and bell-bottoms do the hustle in the breeze
on the porch of Vintage Vibe (106 Emt Main;
405/447- 4777). "We thought Norman needed
a place to get. funky stufg" says Mark Calhoun,
who opened the store a decade ago with his wife,
Angela. "We started out with vintage clothing,
but now we do furniture, too."
For traditional pieces like Stickley tables or a
Victorian hinting couch, try nearbyAntique Treasures (207 West Main; 405/447-1900) and S&J
Marketplace (217Eat Gray;405/321- 1242).
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Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the Nationd Trust .for Historic Preservation--offers
some of the best antique shopping in the state.
Guthrie's downtown shops can
be easily traversed on foot, and almost all are located on two central
streets, Harrison and Oklahoma.
Start on Harrison and look for
the pink awning at Miss W e ' s
Bordello (214% West Harrison;
405/282-H7a. The fiont door
leads to skeen shops best known as
the rooms of a former brothel, in busiriess Erom
1889to 1344.
Just a couple of doors down, Elks Alley
Mercantile ('21 0 West Harrison; 405/2826100) is a show room for high-end European
antiques. Owned by Mike and Bonnie Wolf
and operared by their three daughters, Elks Alley brings in approximately 1,500 new pieces
each year. "Everything we have is amazing,"
says Bonnie.
The majority of Guthrie's antique shops are
located one block north on OklahomaAvenue.
Olde Tome Emporium (105 West Okkzkoma;
405/282-0501) is a large antique mall with eve+ng fiom coins and stamps to tobacco tins
and western boots. Next door at Treasured
Antiques' (103 West Okkhomd; 405/282-
8100),'owner Linda Norton specializes in old
belt buckles and sells vintage dishes, costume
jewelry, and small furniturepieces.
o n e of the most inviting ;hops on the street
is Counuy Corner (101 West Oklahoma;
405/282-8156), housed in the town's former
territorial bank. "We like to find
the one-oEa-kinds," says Karen
White, who with partner Sharon
Baker brings in the exclusive, the
nostalgic, and the town's most
charmingjunk.
Before heading home, make a
stop at Recollections Antique
Mall (124 North First; 405/2600101). "We try to be the friendliest store in
town," says Eileen Miller, who owns the store
with her husband Roy. Shoppers will find a
huge collection of nearly every type of collectible in a dean, appealing environment.
Perhaps the best motivation to make your
way to Guthrie is the reason Miller opened her
shop in the first place. "Guthrie is a great place
to be in business," she says. "And it's just a nice
place to be."
Pioneer novelties like an Oklahoma salt
and pe per shaker and a two-seated school
Country Comer in Guthrie. sleek
desk
and classy is the rule at Elks Alley Mercantile, with pieces like a buis XVI server.
At Olde Towne Em rium, visitors can dig
thmugh a brge se&
of advertisements
and license plates.
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the one? That 1920s tennis racquet might
net a chance to hold court on a game room wall
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tiq@- 'Capital of Oklahoma,"
Jenks knows how to roll out the red carpet
for curiosity seekers. A stroll down Main
Street brings you more than fifteen antique
and specialty stores.
When customers wander into Oak Primitives 8r More (101E ~ M a i n918/298-9#08),
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ownersJames and Julia Pearce know a shopping
adventure may soon enfold. Will the 1950sbar-
l'earce says.
Specializing in quality oak, cherry, walnut,
and pine furniture from the 1830s to 1920s,
Oak Primitives & More also offers unique
small items-shelves, wall pieces, lamps, and
advertising collectibles.
No antique trek to Jenks would be cornplete-or as entertaining-without dropping
by Jerry Borofsky's P d s e Foundhiques
(107EastMuin; 918/277-2671),where Borofsky offers sage advice ro customers on the an-
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twelve fountainslead customers into the world
of the Olde House (1519 East Fiftenth; 918/
583-4100).
"We have everything unusual and unique
for home dCcor," says co-owner Jesse Glover.
At Olde House, international tastes converge
in harmony with art from Canada, France,
Denmark, Ireland, and Germany and imported furniture like a 1790sAmish table and
an 1890s Belgian cabinet. Olde House also
specializes in antique pine furniture.
At Robert's Antiques (1602 East Fz9eenth;
918/582-1058), European armoires and buffets steal the show with suppoiiing roles from
French and Italian eighteenth- to twentiethcentury furniture.
Across town, primitive antiques and carvings take center stage at the six antique shops
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miss Kelley'sAntique Warehouse (8202 East
Forty -first; 9181282-2045), Antique Accents
(8266 East Forty-first; 918/384-0339), or
Mike's Antiques (8224 East Forty-jrst; 918/
270-3326). All three stores are stocked full of
one-of-a-kind items.
And finally, be sure to stop in the Windsor Market (6808 South Memorial; 918/
254-9766), where collecting the universe
of antiques under one roof may indeed be
Colonial Antiques and K & ? Antique
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Ware$ house makes Tvlsa's Cherry Street a popular
possible. More than 35,000 square feet of2 draw..Accents like stained glass from Mike's fers something for every design whim, from
memorabilia from t)le IAntiques and s
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bekeen her fingers with an expression of wearied grace. The 1913 oil painting of the unknown lady once greeted
visitors inside the Royal Academy of Arts
in London. Now, she patiently rests among
the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century accessories inside the Antiquary (1325 East
Fifeenth; 918/582-2897), comfortably at
home on Tulsa's Cherry Street.
Here, antique shoppers nestle into the sunny
landscape of charming storefronts, bustling
coffeehouses, and Swan Lake, a nearby historic
neighborhood.
Next door to the Antiquary, Colonial Antiques (1329 East Fifteenth; 9181585-3865),
where thirty-five years of collectibles have come
and gone, offers country pieces, glassware, and
1800s majolica pottery. Piece after piece of
Southwestern Navajo and Zuni turquoise set
in sterling silver sits behind protective glass.
"You never know what you will find," says
the store's owner David Cox. "We specialize
in real antiques.':
Further east on Cherry Street, through
the shadows of awnings and vine growth,
the sound of trickling water from the porch's
A large relection of vinta furniture at
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N T H E SHADOWS OF
Frank and L.E. Phillips,
Bartlesville's antique mavens
have created a community true
to their wares.
At Vineyard Vintages
in Bartlesville (615 Southeast
Dehware;918/336-4165), Victorian goodies pack the house
converted into an antique shop
fourteen years ago. The second
floor houses a costumeshop that
specializes in period clothing.
"We look for the unusual,"
says Joe Hildabrand, owner
of 2nd Street Mall (110 East
Second; 918/338-896i. "I get
it in and price it to sell," he says.
Great finds here include a turnof-the-century parlor set and a
broad collection of albums.
In nearby Dewey, stop at
we started with lighting and
branched out from there."
Mitchell's Antiques (406
Eat Don q k r ; 918/907-1449)
is stocked floor-to-ceiling with
dining chairs, rocking chairs,
and side chairs.-Tyson Meade
Grove
If the Grand Lake region
claimed an antique capital, it
likely would be the charming
community of Grove.
Downtown, make a first
stop at Village BarnAntiques
(17 West 0 'Daniel Parkway;
918/786-6132). Rick and
Closer to the lake,Ms. Roxie's
Eatery, Picture Framing and
More (a half mik south of Honey
Creek Bridge on U S. 59; 918/
787-6010) combines antique
shopping and a tea room for two
of life's great pleasures.
After lunch, browse the affordable gathering of armoires
and buffets. "Our philosophy
is that we can enable anyone
to buy something," says owner
Pam Sitton, who named the
store for her mother.
"This was just a hobby," says
Lawanda Bell of Antique Alley
(32750 South 620; 918/7919557). "Before, we had it all in
storage." Sheand husband Lendell's wares includevintage record 2
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Kelly Schreiber have been in
this location for fifteen years.
A 1915 edition of The Call
of the Wild and a 1905 bank
teller's cage reflect the broad
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This railroad town once gave
At The Final Touch Gallery
collection of Hunt cabinets.
(311 South Grand; 718/786- Oklahoma City a run for its
Lighting enthusiastswill love 3818)' Ann Holcomb deals money. Today, it's a great place
Campbell'sAntiques (418East in fine pieces. Porcelain china to seek yesterday's treasures. ;
Don Tyler; 918/534-3068). from Bavaria and a Limoges
Oliver-Hardin Antiques ,"My husband had refurbished chocolate tea set are just two (311 West MacArthur; 405/
floor lamps for twenty-some examples of what makes her 273-5060) offers china, crystal,
years when we got married," establishment a first-class op- clocks, and wood furniturein its 2
original beauty. "I'm a CPA," F
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Call .for an appointment
to visit Gradmat Had I t
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ShirleyHayden-King sells a mix
of items. Drugstore counters,
French and Victorianfurniture,
quilts, and primitives are pure
eye candy.
Inside Oklahoma Territory
An&@&
(214EastMain; 405/
878-0214), the smell of saddle
leather still greets entrants.
Home to Unzner's Western
Wear for more than sixty years,
the circa-1903 building now offers vintage books, art, Depres- '
sion glass, and furniture.
"'I can't believe how much
stuff .you have,' people often
say when they come in," says
Jan Green, co-owner of Green's
Corner (723 East Main; 405/
273-2021) with husband
Ronny. The couple's two early
1900sbuildin@are jam-packed
with paintings, primitives, pottery, furniture, and toys.
Don't miss Amelia's Antiques (120 North Broadway)
for Bakelite radios, vintage
hats, furniture, and kitchen
kitsch. It's no use trying to call
ahead: there's no published
phone number. -C4mdy Kelly
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downtown-across
the street from
Southern Nazarene University on Northwest
Thirty-ninth Expressway, also known as
Route 66-offers small-town conveniences
just twelve miles from Oklahoma City. The
area was revitalized in the late eighties with
stylish streetlights, brick sidewalks, and new
landscaping. Now booming with several
antique shops, the easily-navigable-by-foot
downtown also includes restaurants, barbers,
a beadery, and a pharmacy.
If you build it, they will come, at least
when it comes to sturdy solid wood furniture
at Judy's Antiques, Furniture, and Gifts
(6722 North west Thirty-ninth Expressway;
405/787-2366). The oldest antique store in
the area encompasses four buildings and is the
"it" place for antique furniture. In business for
twenty-one years,Judy's is a fusion ofAmerican
country and European classicpieces. The store
also features a line of oak reproductions and
custom-upholsteredfurniture.
Space is the final frontier for the Bethany
Antique Mall (3909North Co&eAvenue; 4 0 9
495-7091), where co-owner Sam Woerner tries
to keep the entire area open and clutter-free.
Still, the store is packed with merchandisefrom
some thirty vendors with wide-ranging goods
includingoil paintings and Chippendalefurniture, plus vendor Jean Elrod's stunning display
of vintage clothing and jewelry.
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Apple Tree Antique Mall (6740 Northwest
Thirty-ninth Expressway; 409495- 0602).
Norma Sullivan kept up family traditions by
naming her store in honor of her grandfather, an
apple seller. That family-style feelingis apparent
in her 10,000-square-foot store full of country
specialties, including a large selection of china
and old pine furniture. More than seventy-five
vendors sell antiquesat Apple Tree and, says Sullivan, "Ifwe don't got it, we'll get it."
For a cool stop from the hot Oklahoma sun,
try Back in Time Antiques and Collectibles
(3929 North CollegeAvenue; 405/789- 4420).
An old soda machine in the back room keeps
bottles of pop cold for weary shoppers. Owners Ben and Jerry Luinstra say a special piece
in their store is a dresser, originally purchased
from the Overholser Mansion in 1937. The
seven-foot-tall piece, probably from the 1800s'
includes intricate scrollwork, a two-inch beveled mirror, and a marble top.
The friendly atmosphere from store to store
is what makes Bethany a must-stop antique
destination. "There is a family attitude in
downtown Bethany," says Bethany Antique
Mall owner Woerner. "We don't consider any
one else competition; we all work together to
suit the customer's needs."
A clown cookie jar, vinta e lunch boxes,
and tey can are gmrt of
childish delights
found at the App Tree Antique Mall,
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N 1901, A DEVASTATING TORNADO
most made a memory of Duncan's Main
Street. More than a century later, the city's
downtown district-a
historic stop on the
famed Chisholm Trail-lives in the past only
when it comes to the antiques available there.
Walking around the 10,000-square-foot
Antique Marketplace & Tea Room (726 West
Main; 580/255-2499) is a breeze-the aisles
flow naturally, and the storeysenvironment is clean
and bright. Each of the mall's thirty-seven dealers
offers a variety of items, from furnitureand linens
to vintage kitchen collectibles and cool old toys
The tearoom is open Monday through Friday.
Across the street, Butterfield Gifts & Antiques (805 WestMain; 580/252-2288) amasses
the old with fun flair. The first floor of the build.
ing is filled with furniture, glassware, and a largc
collection of antique electric fans. Owner Rick
Minter believes the store's wide selection brings
folks from all around.
"We have a neat collection of soda items and
fishing equipmentthat people really seem to come
out for," says Minter. Even the building is antique:
A 1950s last-of-its-kind Motor Stair escalator
takes folks up to the second floor, where Reggie's
Diner serves soups, sandwiches, and barbecue.
The largest store in town is the Antique Mall
of ~ u n c a n(920 WestMain; 580/255-2552).
Opened in 1988, the two-story mall is owned
b i ~ i a h a n n~nderson.
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In addition to furniture
and costumejewelry, the mall carries such lines as
Fostoria, Royal Doulton, Fenton, and flow blue.
Diahanna believes repeat business keeps them
churning out the great-deals.
"We've got something for everyone," says Suzanne, ~iahanna'smother. It's a claim that rings
true throughout Duncan.
At the Antique Mall of Duncan, a collecof fashion accessories and flow blue china appeals to shoppers. Stained glass 3 and copper tumblers are favorite finds at
the ~n/ibueMarketplace & Tea Room, and
an eclectic inventory at Butterfield Gifts &
E Antiques includes an electric fan collection.
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ERCANTILE MAN COLONEL J.J.
McAlester built the first of his many
stores in the late 1800s in Bucklucksy, now
McAlester. Before driving the first nail, he had
already sold $19 of inventory. Today, commerce still flourishes in at least twelve antique
stores and malls scattered around McAlester.
J.J.McAlesterAntiques (2701 North Main;
918/423-5527), Jimmy and Jonnie Duvall's
10,000-square-foot store, occupies an 1888
J.J. McAlester structure. Eight vendors and a
large inventory of the Duvalls' own pickings
on trips to Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas provide a buffet to appease all antique
appetites. An $800 copper still and a folk-art
table and chair set are favorite treasures.
Across the street is Edward Gray's fortybooth Old Town Antique Mall (2700 North
Main; 918/423-8620). O n the first floor of
this 1893J.J. McAlester building, substantial
European furniture looms grandly over shelves
of unassuming smalls from decades past. O n
the second floor, jumbles of junk offer hope of
striking gold to prospectors willing to dig.
The thirst for vintage valuables is easily
slaked south on Main at Dancing Rabbit
Antiques (2 East Choctaw; 918/426-0807),
d At McAlesterls Dancing Rabbit Anti ues,
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Russian fairy-tale nesting dolls, Odahoma
% collector plates, and an antique Dicta hone
3 lure shoppers. Vintage fun is on disp& at
fi Old Town Antique Mall with a cast-iron train
E set, doll, and oak art deco buffet bar.
which owner Gary Boyd operates in a 1904
J.J. McAlester building. Its more than 16,000 .
square feet contain an eclectic mix of merchandise from thirty booth occupants. The store offers everythingfrom an art deco buffet-a'steal
at $160-to glassware and vintage linens.
"The number of people who walk in every
day with their grandmother's stuff is amazing,"
he says. "We buy the great deals and try to pass
the bargains on in our prices."
Velba Murdaugh owns Main St. Junction
(1301 North Main; 918/426-3513), home to
forty vintage vendors offering a cornucopia of
collectibles at always-negotiable prices.
"Everybody deals," she says. "You can't say
something's firm. The general public should
always ask. No one is offended."
Gerald Gray, owner of Gray's Antique
City (2 East Park; 718/423-7337), says
thirty-seven years in antiques make him the
"oldest dealer in town." His store, located in
a 1930s native stone church building, barely
contains the diverse inventory, but he focuses
on .historical collections of Indian artifacts,
bottles, books on western life, and binders
full of historical paper items dating from
Indian Territory.
Colonel McAlesterwould surely be proud to
know that dealers still stand behind the counters he built more than a century ago, some of
them selling as vintage variety what he stocked
as new merchandise.
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Flea Market Finds ALL IT A COMING
together of all things
used, preserved, desired, and
tossed aside. It's an eclectic
slice of American culture and
a shining example of free
enterprise, better known as the
flea market.
The definitive origins of the
flea market are unknown, but
two tales are often circulated, and each begins in Paris
around the late 1800s. "There
is a general agreement that the
term ...is a literal translation of
the French marchkauxpuces,"
writes expert Albert LaFarge.
The term was coined because
of the parasites that infested
much of the old furniture sold
at outdoor bazaars in the city.
Another story interprets the
term as "flee market" for the
forced relocation of many secondhand dealers in the center
of Paris.
Oklahoma's capital city offers a couple of the state's wellknown markets. Mary's Swap
Meet (7905 Northeast Twentythird; 405/427- 0051) is one of
Oklahoma City's oldest fleas
and is a true open-air market.
Each Saturday and Sunday,
Mary's is open from dawn to
sundown. Around 250 dealers
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set up shop for the hundreds
of regulars that routinely find
their way to the grounds.
Just a short trip west to the
Oklahoma State Fair Park
will land you at Buchanan's
Antiques Market (Northwest
Tenth andMay; 405/478- 4050
or bucbananmarkets.com). Held
once a month in the Modern
Living building, Buchanan's
reputable dealers offer highend antiques, including
furniture, glassware, pottery,
and other collectibles like vintage toys, artwork, and sports
memorabilia. Admission is $3
for Saturday and Sunday.
The long-running Sulphur
Dog Trade (U S. 177just
north of Sulphur; 580/6222055) is a requisite stop in
southern Oklahoma. Started
in the early 1940s, the market
was originally a place for hunters and breeders to gather and
trade dogs. Now, hundreds
converge on the property to
find super deals with unique
appeal. Open every Sunday, 5
a.m. to lunchtime.
At the Tulsa Flea Market
(Twenty -Jirst and Yak;918/
744-1386), shopkeepers, decorators, and collectors crowd the
Exchange Buildings 2 and 3
at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds.
A dollar gets you in the door,
which opens each Saturday at
No matter where you
journey, be sure you know your
stuff. Flea market veterans will
tell you that the hottest finds
are often gone by midmorning. Want to run with the big
dogs?Forgo the extra hour of
rest and join the others on the
playing field.
Also, know your limits, be
prepared to walk away, and remember to bargain reasonably.
Learning the art of haggling
and the satisfaction of a good
deal is one of the most rewarding parts of the experience.
This vendor at the Tulsa Flea
Market specialzes in western 2
accessories. The market is one f
of Oklahoma's most popular.
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of the outcome, the
excitement of a bid, and the
possibility of a deal: No doubt
about it, auctions are a longstanding part of American
collecting. Although daunting to a newcomer, there's no
better way to find a supreme
deal on otherwise unattainable
merchandise.
Want to claim your stake
action? Get in the game
lnning the classifieds of
your local paper. When businesses are liquidating, they'll
often post advertisements.
;me is true for estate
auctions.
But perhaps the best
L
way to jump in is to
make your way to the
regular
auctions
held
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by established Oklaloma auction houses.
Ask anyone who
bids in Oklahoma
City, and they'll tell
you that great deals
can consistently be
found at Danny's
Auction (2728 North-
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west Tenth; 405/942 -5865
or dannysauction.net). In
business for the last nineteen
years, Danny's offers top-quality merchandise served up each
Friday night beginning at 7
p.m. Stop by during the week
to preview what will make its
way to the block.
Another well-known Oklahoma City auction is held the
second Friday morning of
each month. A clearing-house
for items deemed unnecessary
by state agencies, there is no
way of knowing what might
make its way to the Department of Central Services
State Surplus Auction (2530
West Reno; 405/947- 0702 or
hawksauction.com).
Run by Hawk's Auction
Services, the state surplus
merchandise can include
anything from automobiles to
office supplies and has even
included a prison cell door
from the state's first territorial
inmate facility.
If what you seek are antiques, plan a visit to Brandon's Auction (12835East
Eleventh; 918/437-2937or
6randonauction.com) in Tulsa.
Renowned as a showplace for
high-end furniture, Brandon's
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Decorating a house? Auctions
are often a rime source for
professionardecora+orswho
are seeking unusual items for
their diverse clientele.
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can and European antiques,
estates, dec~ratoritems, and
Persian rugs."
Befbreyou head to the
, auction of your choosing,
take advantageof the house
previews. Here, youylldiscover
. what piques your interm
and can &de whether you
want to invest P fkw hours at
the main event,which o f can last eight to twelve hours.
has been in bushes for ' .
Onceyou have p u r desired
thiq-Gw years. With much items in mind, consider your
of their inventorycaning
maximum befare the excitefmm the Tuba area, the h o w , ment: of a bidding bade leaves Many Qhlak~ma auctioneers
hosts a rnoaddy antique
you overpaying.
have informative websites and
auction and regularlyholds
And dan't forget that rhe
regularly keep cusramsrs spmarket 6arnpIeauctionswith
bca way to learn the game is
prised of es$at~
sales and auefinefurniturestraight offthe to simply start attending&A
tions via email.. Contact fh$pse
showroom floor.Brandon's
couple of auctionsin, pu'u be reputable co'f)rpcaniesfor u p c m website featuresa presell pre- bidding l i h a pro and filling ing events or visit fhe Natiand
view of what's to come.
your home with p u d w J&I
Aucfioneers Asssciation wb&
Located twentyminutes
prize. Bid an! .
(aucfioneers.org) for a camp*
sputh of Tulsa, the Haskell
list of Oklaherme auetisnwn.
Auction Q~nctrbaof US.64
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Diane Lee's in Oklahoma
andMwkogee;918/482-3947.
City; (405)843-1651 or
QW~ c I h m a osam)
f t . holds
dianelees.com
monthly antique extravaSouthside Auction in
ganzas. 11lxhotlg.hthe date
Tulsa; (918) 494-5790 or
varies, the sale is always on a
southsideauction.com
Saturday, with ma&adise
Tom D. Berry Auctioneers
previews gntdlak iwpson
and Brokers in Stillwaor on tbdr websire, H&LL
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prides itself an firre:*berryauctions.com
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Head to one of Oklahoma's 50 state parks an
you san enjoy a variety of activities. Plus, you can
stay overnight in one of our resort's lakeside lodges
or cabins in the woods. Call or visit us online to learn
more. Then come turn your downtime upside down!
ne another in this town of
5 00, Rowe's Antique Mall
1 GNorth Main; 580/363and Ashby's Antiques
in; 580/363well-known
ollectibles.
ch has great variety and
:as of experience. Across
shby's 12,000 square feet of
lace, shoppers can expect to,
nd a slew of toys, pottery,
~dDepression glass.
k m *a k d b h f 4
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chic items, primitives, and
kitchen utensils. Regulars
from Dallas and Tennessee
patronize Gross's self-probed "warn& tay laa.6"
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llectibles, art teacher
bee Ann Roberts and her
-husbandTom have filled the
downstairs of a 1928 boardg house with antiques and
achitectural salvage-turned-t.Ten themed rooms,
~cluding
./a Fiesta kitchen
d schoolroom, feature
rything from furniture
primitives to table-leg
nces and pieces Dee An
lshions herself. Dee Ann's
layh house," as she calls it, is
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Outskirts Antique shop
(1709 East First and US.
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405/258-2702), "My stuff
doesn't gather dust." Just
east of Chandler on Route
66, the 3,000-square-fo~aot
space has been open sifle
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gerbread Hlerse (3_17ht Main;58tV369-786.2o?. the-gi~ge~b~&ouseern~~
is
Drurnd~k
at your service. The combination antique stan and
Drumri&t's Andqua &
More wries quite a ~ 1 m bed and brei&f"t speciala];
G Q of
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,iza in linens, granitmsu;e,
The smre encom-w twm
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o u find in buildqp zacm the sitrea
h m w e &r with pmdua
g r e a t - r r .attic1
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park your car in historic
downtown and prepare for a
store-to-store stroll. On the
. east side of Qroadway, look
for the Broadway Antique
Mall (114South Broadway;
405/340-8215) and The
,
3057).You'll find eager staff,
clean environments, and
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wonderfd selections at each.
The same is true across the
its own phantom-Boo,
store pooh.
the
Elk City
At Elk City's The Attic
Door (11 0 North Main;
580/243-3667), antiques
get a new lease on life. In
addition to untouched
pieces, the store also restores
antiqyes-saving many from
a trip to the landfill. Nearby,
at Trails West Antiques (401
Erlst Third 580/303-9158),
David Stevens boasts the
"best deals in the country"
and says he has "something
for everyone." With everything h m Depression glass
and primitives to shabby chic
collectibles, his 5,000-squarefoot hcility just might back
up his promise.
Enid
Hombres can mosey up to
the primitives and spurs
amid the western-themed
ddcor of Cowboy Corner
(602 North Gmnd.580/
242-4563 or walk a
spell among the eighty- plus dealers at the Mini
Mall (127East Broadway;
580/233-5521). Customers
interested in Native
American memorabilia will
be sure to enjoy Cherokee
Strip Antiques (124 South
Independence; 580/2347878), and those with a
fancy for sparkle should
appreciate the vintage jewels
at Cher-Dan's (827 West
Maine; 5801'237-6880).
Glass, dishes, and countless
goodies lurk beneath the
big cats on the pressed
tin ceiling of Four Lions
Antiques (119South Main;
580/227-2414). Shoppers
can't miss the thirty-foot
windmill that stands just
in front of Pratt's (123
West Central; 580/2274470). Lealand Pratt's
long-established business
stocked with antiques of all
sizes is located in a former
poultry processing plant.
Shoppers might even spot a
few must-have pieces inside
the old freezer.
Fort Gibson
Find items dating from the
middle 18OQour.the1950s
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loca,td in a 1904 historic
building, the oldest in town
other than the fort at nearby
Fort Gibson. At Buried Treasure, everything from the
shop's soda pop signs to post
cards is original. 1I1 S o d
Lee, (718) 478-6117.
homemade bread puddi
Tuesday through Satu
Guyrnon
Gore In the no man's land of the
Panhandle, Granny's Attic
is a former body shop with
a selection of vintage radios,
, toy trucks, and glassware
a half a block long. 510
Northe& Fourth, (580) 4684440.
Specializing in Depression glassware, My P h
Csilectibles (S'N. 100and
Cove Drivc; 718J487-2634)
owner Twilla Mathews will
purchase pieces-for customers. ."if you can't find it, I
can," she says. Downtown,
the crystal chandeliers at
Home Place Colldbles
(1 05 South Main; 718/4892627) are a must-see, and
across the railroad tracks,
Henryetta
Along with vintage and new
quilts, the red and white
Tiger Mountain Quilt
Barn (Exit 247 offlinterstate40; 718/466-3245) east of
town houses Depression
glassware and collectibles.
Visitors will encounter
forty booths of primitives,
jewelry, and western collectibles at the 2nd Street
and glassware at Country "!
Violet Antiques (1202 WNI
Main; 918/652-4211).
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of dirt-cheap petrol with a ;I
1930s or 1840s-style5asolini:
pump from Bo's Antiques. '
Owner James Sexton says, "I .
have anything and everything, old or used," an$ his
store is indeed stocked with '
antique fkniture, Depression glass, primitives, and
more. 215 North Bmadw~j
(405) 373-2378.
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in October 2Q02and is
fdled with everything from
American, French, and Englisb furniture rol oollectible
signs, figurines, and vintage
glassware. "I try to find
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filled wiA 'ix)Utctibles.
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Named for owners Tony
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twenty years of experience.
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their wares for two decades,
moving to their new location
four years ago. Although
they will sell any worthwhile collectible, the couph .:?rl:m#W**&
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currently has items such as , 6@49&I]p
glassware, pottery, jewelry,
old books, post cards, linens,
army medals, and vintage
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Muskogee. At Old America
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On historic Route 66 in
downtown Sapulpa, antiquers
can purchase a little piece
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square feet of Native Amcria
can artifacts, vintage quilts,
and oil and gas colkctibles,
plus layaway. Sh0pprs
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pickup to Emily's Antique
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sister Helen Thomas. After
Paul and Mklen both passed
away in 2003, Paul's wife
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from antique fishirrg lures
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glasware, and vintage toys.
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