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August 17, 2018

Distinctive Shopping in Brevard, NC – Mantiques

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Shopping in downtown Brevard, NC just keeps getting better and better.  An old building that has been empty for a while is sporting a new business, a new look and a lot of fun things to look at.  Mantiques, an eclectic store with items ranging from canoes to old telephone switchboards, has taken up residence in what used to be an old Ford dealership in the 1930’s.

The shop has been open just under a month and its location at 68 West Main Street is owned by  Carl & Cheryl Littlefield who have had a Mantiques store in Cashiers, NC for years.  While the Cashiers location is seasonal and open May to October the store in Brevard will be open 12 months a year.

Walking into the old Rice Furniture store is more than a step back in time.  Each piece on display has a story – maybe more than one – and while I could not imagine some of the items finding a home in my own mountain home I can envision them in the right setting and love the possibilities that folks must think of when they walk into the store.

Where else could you find an old telephone operator switchboard?  Seriously this was one of my favorite items and its location at the front of the store definitely caught my eye.

The photographer in me loved the various cameras that are on display for sale.

Vintage luggage on an old railway car luggage rack occupies one of the front corners of the store.

Spacious and uncrowded the store welcomes visitors and shoppers with a beautiful layout.

Chris especially liked the various canoes that were for sale and while I do not think I will be buying any of them for him the craftsmanship of these is simply stunning.  They are truly works of art and the photographs definitely do not do them justice.  The lighting in the store prevented me from getting really great photographs of some of the amazing items including the car located in the lobby.

How about a cash register?

Or an organ?  Who wouldn’t want this in their music room?

I was intrigued by this old dentist cabinet – maybe because of my recent dental work?

Wildlife theme, anyone?

Complete with picnic basket and thermos this canoe was quite a work of art.

And who doesn’t want an old Jukebox in their basement?

I would LOVE to read these wise cracking cards, wouldn’t you?

Another great addition to our little mountain community and I wish them luck in their new to Brevard business.  Please feel free to follow them on their social media outlets below.

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  1. Darlene
    August 17, 2018 at 07:26 am

    Wow!! Quite the place. One of those stores you could spend hours in. I wish them well.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      August 17, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      It is such a fun place and so unexpected. Not sure who will be buying stuff there but it is a fun addition to our downtown.

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  2. dawnkinster
    August 17, 2018 at 07:33 am

    Looks wonderful. I love the canoes too.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      August 17, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      The canoes are simply gorgeous.

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  3. Mama's Empty Nest
    August 17, 2018 at 08:00 am

    What a fun place to visit!! Like you, I can’t imagine too many of those articles in my own home, but it sure would be entertaining to look at them all.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      August 17, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      It is a really fun place to walk around.

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  4. Josh
    August 17, 2018 at 10:28 am

    What a cool spot! Would like to check it out if I’m ever in the hood. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      August 17, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      Make sure you let me know if you ever visit!

      Reply
  5. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    August 17, 2018 at 01:49 pm

    What a fun and interesting place this has to be. My husband is a retired telephone and computer tech and has a1958 switch broad in our office. He would love seeing the old telephone items. Maybe a trip.

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  6. Jen! / Jen!Eats (@JeniEats)
    August 18, 2018 at 08:31 am

    This looks like a fun place to explore -almost like a museum!

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  7. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    August 20, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    I would so love this place. It’s different than any vintage merchandise store I’ve seen.

    A few days ago we were invited to a picnic at the home of a couple from our church. In their basement they have a vintage cash register, barber’s chair, restaurant booth, etc.

    Outside in their absolutely stunning hosta a flower gardens, they have a parking meter. It works and, yes, they have the key.

    If only I could use my DSLR, I would have photographed their home and yard.

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  8. Gina Textor
    January 08, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Hi I love the shop. I had a question you had a large table with white legs in back by the score board, I was wondering if you still do? If so could you send me the measurements? I would love to have it for my new kitchen but i have to make sure it will fit.
    Thanks

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 09, 2019 at 07:43 am

      Gina, Thank you so much for stopping by to read about Mantiques. Welcome to my blog. Unfortunately I do not have any affiliation with the store so I can not answer your question about the white table that you spotted in one of my photos. Your best bet is to contact the store directly and talk to someone there if you can not arrange a visit. Their website is located here with all of their contact info https://www.mantiquesnc.com. There is a contact form on their website you can use. Thanks again and good luck with the search for a kitchen table!

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