Antiques in Newburyport, MA

“Very fun place to walk around, definitely some unique and interesting things in there. However, not everything's an antique really - I picked up a vintage-looking padlock only to later discover it's just a cheap thing you can pick up online for less. I'd always rather support a local shop than an online store, but something about just reselling stuff you can find on Amazon for a few dollars more feels 'off' when it's in an antique shop”

“Taking a detour off Market Square, I came upon Inn Street, a very narrow one-lane street that has been closed off to form a pedestrian mall with shops. The first one was the Brass Lyon. This shop has a nautical theme which fits well in this coastal city that was once a bustling seaport. Inside, I found a variety of merchandise. On the lower level, I saw T-shirts, sport caps, and jewelry cases as well as compasses. Chelsea clocks and weather instruments hung above the main area. Upstairs, I found a lot of models of sailing ships – yachts and old tall ships. I particularly liked one that was gaff-rigged which is my preferred rigging because it provides more sail area for the same mast height which means less hardware and other benefits. There were a lot of brass items that included door knockers and plaques. One unusual item was called Shark Off. It was a piece of jewelry that was supposed to repel sharks. As with most Newburyport shops, everything here was quality. I rate Brass Lyon at 4.50 and can recommend a visit. The reason for the delay in submitting this review was due to a months-long loss of my ability to post photos with my reviews. If you found this review useful, please click HELPFUL.”

“I find the eclectic offerings at this shop to be very nice. The people behind the counter are very helpful. One can even put one's name down on a Wish List if a particular item is wanted but not available when visiting.”