Antique Shops in Boston: Antiquing on Newbury Street, Boston

Newbury Street spans from Mass Avenue to the Boston Public Gardens and combines quintessential brownstones with the glass, metal and intrepid architectural design of the occasional renegade engineer. An eclectic mix of tourist traps, bohemian avant-garde and high end bring-your-plastic stores, there is something for everyone on Newbury Street, but especially for the antique aficionado.

Located behind a pepto-pink façade is Marcoz Antiques (177 Newbury Street, open Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM) where the old world charm is evident in the choice of a Back Bay townhouse as a storefront. Owned and operated by Marc Glasberg, the focus of the three gallery store are European furnishings of the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Allowing for a bit of name dropping, Mr. Glasberg does note Bryant Gumble and various Kennedy family members among his clientele. This is a great place to purchase antique lamps you are intending to use - Mr. Glasberg rewires those who might have frayed cords and you know you will be buying a usable beauty for your home!

Located on the second floor of a brownstone at 213 Newbury Street is Royka's Fine Art Antiques Gallery. An art expert, auctioneer, and appraiser, Paul Royka opens his doors by appointment. Contact him at 617-578-0400 and find out what he has in stock. If you love art auctions, artist estate sales, and works by Loretta Feeney, this is the place to be. It is interesting to report that Mr. Royka offers private viewings of his art and available antique crafts to the interested - and well heeled - patron who prefers to not fight the masses when searching for amazing antique art.

Choosing another brownstone as a storefront is Brodney Antiques & Jewelry. The address is 145 Newbury Street and owners Richard and Rina Brodney continue on Edward Brodney's tradition of offering eclectic collections of paintings, jewelry, silver, and assorted collectibles for sale. Yet for the discerning antique aficionado it is the availability of Steuben glass that makes this the premier locale of choice for a visit. Contact the antique store directly at 617-536-0500 to inquire about seasonable hours.

While you are on Newbury Street, do not forget to visit Emmanuel Church which dates back to 1861 and is located at 15 Newbury Street. Currently home to a liberal Episcopal and a Jewish faith community, it is a national treasure and local landmark. When visiting, please be mindful that services are being held and the building is indeed in use. Contact the office at 617-536-3355 to inquire about times you might visit the inside of the building. Granted, this is not antiquing in the traditional sense - there is nothing to buy - but the history that is at home in the building is not something that can be bought, only experienced.

Sources:
http://www.marcozantiques.com/
http://www.roykas.com/
http://www.brodney.com/
http://www.emmanuel-boston.org/timeline.html