Antiques in Litchfield, CT

“Today I found a large blue-and-white dish with old staple repairs on the back. The staples cross the cracks like veins holding the ceramic body together.

The story behind it moved me deeply. The collector had spent nearly a year negotiating with the previous owner before acquiring it. Because of his patience and care then, this piece has now found its way to me, just as I am working on an exhibition idea about ceramic repair, memory, and material ethics.

The front shows a quiet landscape of water, boats, bridges, and pavilions; the back shows cracks, metal staples, and the evidence of human care. A perfect object can be admired, but a repaired object often speaks more deeply. This piece is precious not because it is flawless, but because after being broken, it was still saved, repaired, and passed on.

Many thanks to I Ching Antique Shop. The owners, a warm and honest husband-and-wife team, were friendly, fair in pricing, and clearly rich in antique collecting experience. Their shop feels like a place where old objects are respected, not merely sold.”

“Ordering expensive jewelry over the phone can be difficult - but not here! Wonderful experience with Clinton, the necklace is absolutely gorgeous and this was the package that arrived - what an elegant presentation. My second purchase with them - but not my last.”

“Editing to add: I bought another item and the team, specifically Joe, was really helpful and friendly. They delivered the gorgeous couch to my home a week later.

Original: My experience picking up my auction win was a good one. While slightly disorganized (they weren’t initially sure where the item was), they were friendly and helpful and loaded the item into my car.”