Ivy Hall Antiques

STAY AWAY if you unless you don’t mind being deceived by goods with damage and repairs not noted on the tags. I bought an early piece of glass and as soon as I got it in good natural light I noted a star crack. Did not notice their policy that ALL SALES ARE FINAL even when damage is not noted affecting value by hundreds of dollars. Noted other major repairs on pottery not noted on tags. The person I talked to on the phone, who I believe was manager or owner said he would do nothing even though there was intent to deceive. DISHONEST!!!

This antique shop has been one of our favorite shops since they first opened because of the consistently high quality of the antiques, the layout, excellent displays and friendliness of the staff.
Sadly, I am writing this review (my very first Internet review of anything) because of the action, or more appropriately the inaction, of one staff member.
While at Ivy Hall on a Saturday afternoon, I saw a locked glass case on the second floor that contained some antique woodworking tools (the only case with antique woodworking tools in the shop). Among them was an English/​Scottish infill rabbet plane with the price tag placed under the tool and unreadable. All staff members were busy and the day was getting late. With a long drive back to Virginia ahead of us, I decided to leave — but all the rest of that weekend, that infill plane talked to me.
Mid-​day Tuesday I called Ivy Hall and a gentleman answered. I related the above story and asked if he could please look at the plane and give me some information about it? After a long pause he said: I don’t know what information I could give you. I suggested that the price and maker’s mark, if any, would be helpful.
He next asked where the case was located. I described the area on the second floor and he said «that dealer is gone — He left last week.» I explained that the glass case was just next to the empty booth space and he sighed and in an exasperated voice asked which side?
By that time I had decided that the ordeal of dealing with this individual was too painful and not worth the pleasure of owning this beautiful little plane so I thanked him, told him he had been a great help and hung up.
I was prepared to purchase the plane, which could have cost several hundred dollars depending on the maker but because of one staff member’s reluctance to be helpful and make a sale. I walked.

A little out of the way, but well worth the trip… Quality dealers with quality merchandise. Country furniture and accessories on two floors. There’s something for everyone. Dealer friendly

This antique store has some quality items but keep in mind you will pay the quality price. It is definitely worth stopping in and looking because there are some great items! While there over the weekend I saw some nice furniture pieces and interesting carnival/​circus pieces as well as an anatomy maniquin for medical students. A few of the vendors have some interesting large signs etc but again, expect to pay a fair price.