By Gabriella Bancheri
Where can you find a Swiss army knife from the 1800s, a local psychic’s old chaise lounge, and your great great grandmother’s gold watch she likely wore to a ragtime concert all within 50 feet of each other? The answer is a 21,000-square-foot building located on New York Road in Galloway, better known as Days of Olde.
Whether you’re looking for a specific piece of jewelry, a household item, or a stone to set your chakras straight, this massive array of antiques and collectibles has something for everyone. I know that it’s personally one of my favorite places to get out to on a nice day off — and I say day, although you could certainly spend more than one perusing these shelves.
Let’s say you’re not exactly in the market for a particular antique item or vogue vintage jacket, but instead prefer a bit of time travel to pass the afternoon. This place still has you covered. The sheer historical value of the items lining the shelves at Days of Olde is enough to send you back in time for a day (or days).
The largest antique co-op on the Jersey Shore, Days of Olde is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Offering free appraisals on items brought into the shop and over 20 years of experience, the team definitely knows a thing or two when it comes to value.
They promptly boast, “If you cannot find something here… You probably won’t find it anywhere.” That may sound a bit of a stretch at first, but once you make your way into the shop and really take some time to browse, it’s clear that Days of Olde walks the walk just as much as it talks the talk.
In all honesty, though, if you’ve never stopped in and you’re thinking of giving Days of Olde a try to satiate all your antique curiosity, I suggest leaving ample time to really dive in because the options feel nearly endless. Oh, and bring a few tote bags, because finding something that tickles your vintage fancy is pretty much a guarantee.
