Merchandise
ADVERTISING
Collecting advertising merchandise is a serious hobby these days. Our selections include grocery store, sporting and business items and covers tins, paperweights, ashtrays, tokens, glassware, cast iron and so much more. These pieces are nestled throughout our store and are so interesting to talk about.
BUTTONS & SEWING
It is amazing to see the selections of buttons scooped up by our visitors. They make jewelry and adorn clothing with them. Vintage glass, metal, woven styles are to mention a few. We salvage lace pieces and fabrics for recycle and enjoyment.
CHINA
Many styles frequent our store including Hall, Lefton, Homer Laughlin, Flow Blue, Nippon, Limoges, Blue Willow and more. Add to your heirloom collections or treasure one of a kind pieces to enhance your decorating.
CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS
Cole's Antiques Villa has recently acquired a dealer with 30 years experience in this field of collecting.
COLLECTIBLES
Many items in our store are not antique but of a collectible nature.
EPHEMERA
The art of collecting books and paper is growing every year. Our store is chock full of novels, fiction, historical and other subjects to cover many areas interest. We have a large selection of posterprints and original paper advertising great for decorating your walls.
FURNITURE
Cole's Antiques Villa has been well known for its selections of vintage furniture: Mission, Victorian, country/primitive, wicker and woods of oak, walnut, maple and pine. Trunks, tables, chairs, cupboards, dressers, counters, accent pieces and more await your visit.
GARDEN
Always a very popular area for collectors is the garden scene. Customers continually look for garden tools, planters, planter tables and benches, fencing, old window frames (for vines) and so many more items.
GLASSWARE
Our selections of sparkling glassware range from Victorian to the 1960's. It is common to see etched stemware, depression patterns, opalescence, Fenton, Ruby, Vaseline and more.
GRANITEWARE
We possibly have the most extensive graniteware assortment available in west Michigan. We have many colors, patterns, and styles in near perfect condition. Displayed with each season in mind, you will be enchanted as you browse these areas.
HOLIDAY
Our store generally abounds with seasonal merchandise. Vintage items from many holidays are treasured by todays collectors and can be found displayed throughout our mall.
JEWELRY
Our store is rich with fine and costume jewelry, priced to please the buyer and dealers alike. Diamonds, rubies, saphires, pearls, yellow and white gold, marcasite and the our colorful, quality costume jewelry catches everyone's eye.
LIGHTING
We generally have a suitable selection of oil or electric lighting for tables, floor or ceiling.
LINENS
Crisp, freshly pressed linens are plentiful. Tablecloths, aprons, hankies, doilies, and dresser scarves with colorful trims, laces, tatting, and embroidery are to mention a few. We also make scraps and pieces available for the craft and sewing enthusiasts. Nothing goes to waste.
MILITARY
We have a nice selection of military in our store. Uniforms, patches, helmets and booklets will capture your interest to start out. Is there something special you are looking for? Just let us know.
MUSIC
Many items in our store relate to the music industry: sheet music, instruments, records, etc.
NAUTICAL
Our store being located right by Lake Michigan and the LMCarferry makes a perfect setting for acquiring nautical items, especially of local interest.
PICTURES
Our walls are full of framed pictures of all shapes and sizes. Some frames are lovely.
POTTERY
Our knowledgeable dealers have brought an abundance of pottery to our store. Blue and White, Roseville, Hull, Weller, Yellow ware, Stoneware, UHL and more.
SPORTING GOODS
The advid sports fan will be thrilled with our selection of hunting and fishing memorabilia, including creels, fish poles, lures, & bobbers, duck decoys & calls, licenses, advertising and more. We also carry vintage golf, baseball, and track items.
TOYS
The 'joy of youth' comes out in us all as we gaze at the toys of yesteryear. Our enjoyable selection supports the fun in playing older games to decorating with items as far back as the turn of the century.
TRADE BEADS
Trade beads actually served as currency nearly 200 years ago.