Antico
(AHN-ti-coh)
is the name
of our antiques and collectibles business,
first formally established in 1989.
The name comes from the Italian language
and generally translates as "ancient."
Over the years, we have gathered togetheran extensive inventory
covering a diverse range of interests.
We sell just about anything you can think of,
but our main focus includes:
Coca-Cola
Railroad, Airline, and Hotel China
Railroad, Airline, and Hotel Silverware
Advertising
Fresno
Yosemite
Postcards
Disneyana
Antique and Vintage Textiles
Dancing Raisins
Fukagawa Porcelain
Ando CloisonneOtagiri
Made in Japan
Paper Ephemera
Primitives
Jewelry
Glassware
China
Toys
Anything Really Funky
The historical foundation of our business
really began back in 1955,
when Chuck began collecting treasures
in his little red Radio Flyer wagon,
wearing his official Davy Crockett boots.
Since those days,
our enterprise has evolved from
a multi-generational hobby
into a growing business.
Our varied careers and interests as
printer, graphic artist, archaeologist,
ancient history teacher, and writer
add a rich dimension
to our abilities to research
and gain a better understanding of the context
of each treasure we discover.
We strive to provide our customers with
honest, accurate, and informative descriptions
of our merchandise.
We are known for our integrity;
selling only authentic items.
At any given time, buyers can choose from items in categories such as soda collecting, print media, linens, silver, glassware, china, toys, primitives, modern collectibles, advertising, transportation, and areas of specific regional interest, among many others.
We currently have two booths
at a local antique mall:
"ANTICO"
for the more refined items
"CHUCK'S CAVE"
for the ever popular "guy stuff"
like ashtrays,
beer items,
telephone pole insulators,
antique hardware,
commodes, and chamber pots.
(Yes, we have at least three.)
Our booths are located within
Fulton's Folly Antique Collective,
at 920 East Olive Avenue, in Fresno, California.
(Phone 559-268-3856)
We list items from time-to-time on eBay. Our eBay username is anticobella.
Due to our full-time day jobs as teachers, we currently do not have any items listed on eBay, but keep checking- especially during extended vacations and summertime.
We also conduct select Estate Sales with meticulous attention to every detail.
Click on our sign to see a previous Estate Sale we conducted ...
You may access our simplified mobile website
on your iPhone or similar device at
Using our mobile site,you will be able to access the location of our RETAIL SHOP and any SHOWS or ESTATE SALES, as well as get driving directions from any place you happen to be!
We enjoy collecting
Coca-Cola
Charlie Chaplin
Rudolf Valentino
Harold Lloyd
Advertising
Railroad China
Fresno
Yosemite
Knott's Berry Farm
Jewelry
Etc., etc., etc.
WE BELIEVE
in supporting local businesses.
WE BELIEVE
in the environmentally aware practices
of purchasing and selling
previously loved treasures.
WE BELIEVE
in honoring the history of our ancestors through preserving and passing on artifacts
that meant something special to somebody.
