Value Starts at Canal’s End Antiques
by Cate Murway
Fabulous finds, from tools to toys, jewelry to furniture, post cards to records, cameras and kitchen items, clothing, art work, heirlooms and so much more! Canal’s End Antiques is where history and the contemporary world intersect; sparking memories, and it is so truly fascinating.
Join Susan I. Rachlin on her journey to a place where the PAST is always PRESENT!
Susan sells her own carefully accrued time period treasures and there is really something to be said about scouring her Canal’s End Antiques market for a great find. And additional Vendors Are Wanted! There are premium vendor spaces still available, so other vintage enthusiasts are encouraged to increase their collecting potential in terms of display and storage. Areas ranging in size from a single shelf to much larger spaces accommodate just about any need. Follow in the footsteps of this pro!
Susan has always been passionate about everything she does and she sincerely loves antiques. That’s where it actually began. She grew up in a family of antique appreciators and she is following in her family’s footsteps. She and her sister, JoAnn and their brother, Jeffrey would rummage through flea markets with their late mother, Natalie, searching for items with unique character. Brown Bros. Auction Gallery in Buckingham had been a favorite haunt. Susan is enamored with depression glassware, military and nautical items, wooden duck decoys, and antique tools, especially any of those with inspiring, local Bucks County history ties.
Susan had been interested in Art and Science as a George Washington High School student. After graduation, she decided to attend the Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism and secured a secretarial position with the Wendy's Company. Still searching for her niche, Susan furthered her education at Delaware Valley College [DelVal], earning her degree in Biology, where she saw a Health Department posting for a job opportunity as an Environmental Protection Specialist.
Her new career, mainly inspecting and enforcing environmental regulations at restaurants, sustained her for over 26 years. Retirement has left her with sufficient time to pursue her love of antiques and history.
Items stored away from generations of collecting were just waiting to be discovered and described. Susan did her research regarding authenticity, history, and value before presenting her rare and valuable finds. Forgotten antiques can be returned to their original luster and a simple story can evolve into powerful, resilient yet fragile memories. Treasures re-emerge from hibernation.
As humans, we grasp anything to retrieve that which is lost, and Susan’s work is methodical, meticulous, and magical. She feels a duty to preserve rather than destroy remnants from the past.
Canal’s End Antiques opened in February 2019.
Susan’s energy and input is steering her business into a Mill Street destination spot.
“Great shop with a variety of cool antiques & vintage items. Always something “new” to find!”
Adrienne Pendle-Brown, Philadelphia, PA
American classic Pyrex [sturdy, sometimes-colorful glass kitchenware that has been around for an entire century and has always been manufactured right here in the USA], forever-favorite Corning ware, spectacularly crafted furniture, and curious items, the trappings of a life well-lived, entice those who just want old stuff again. Welcome to all curio lovers with a savvy eye who are searching for something different; eccentric, one-of-a-kind pieces that are not in every store window. Antiques and vintage pieces have a level of personality that speaks to the market right now with a re-appreciation of just how very cool antiques look next to contemporary pieces.
Hey! Art Nouveau is coming back. It’s hip! People want, no they need, cost conscious beautiful things around themselves. It’s like everyone is beginning to realize that one needs quality rather than quantity.
It’s a deep and abiding sense of passion, a hunger for knowledge and an infallible eye for quality that defines a true connoisseur.
Take note! The Vinyl revival is the renewed and increased interest of vinyl records. Remember when CDs put the vinyl record industry out of business in the 1990s? Vinyl is finally getting its revenge. Peruse the piles. There's just something about a 12-inch glossy black disc that keeps people coming back for more.
Everything is priced affordably with vinyls of most every genre imaginable.
This densely packed, whimsical shop will easily transport you to a time gone by. Each piece has a story and this vintage-loving owner is more than happy to tell it.
“Very nice antique store, prices reasonable and friendly customer service.”
Cheryl Boyle Volponi
Stop in dressed in costume for some nostalgic retro candy or an original Cracker Jack treat, America’s wartime food confection, during Mill Street’s Halloween “Trick or Treat” event on Thursday, October 31st from 3:00PM-5:00PM.
The Canal’s End Antiques’ “Name the Mule Mascot” contest will be held in November.
Come in and bring your really creative name idea for Susan’s stuffed canal mule.
Sign the Canal’s End Antiques “Wish List Book” and make your wish for a particular item known and also for access to exclusive offers and new arrivals. Susan will try her best to find your item for you and she always spots the best treasures. Include your birth date with your e-mail and you just may be in for a very cool birthday surprise.
Enjoy a cookie and some candy during your next visit.
Mention this “Spotlight” article for a 10% discount on your purchase.
Canal’s End Antiques
Tuesday- Saturday 10:00AM- 6:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM- 5:00PM
327 Mill Street
Bristol, PA 19007
215.874.9100
Recommend a “Spotlight”. E-mail vjmrun@yahoo.com
