Antiques At Five Points

One of several antique shops in the area, Antiques at Five Points is a traditional shop with a little something of everything. Judging from the conversations I overheard during my visit, they also seem to do a great business from people wanting to replenish something missing from a set or send an unusual gift.
Still, while I enjoyed looking through the typical things, I was struck by the lamps and chandeliers. Some were huge. Trying to imagine them in an average modern home is nearly impossible. What was curious was the basket with pieces of glass (mostly) that looked like parts you’d find hanging from a chandelier. Most of the pieces were chipped or broken, but were still beautiful with their prisms reflecting the light.
Antiques at Five Points has one more thing it does well: it keeps the store clean and tidy. That’s actually amazing considering how much stuff is here. But, maybe not so amazing if the turnover is good. The employees are authorized to bargain a certain percentage off the listed price.
There’s something a bit sad about an antique store, but not really noticeable until you come across something that makes it personal. In this case, the old black and white photos. Yikes. Nothing like having your past relegated to an antique shop and ogled by strangers. I’m sure they were promotional items, but still. .. .