Specializing In

Victorian • Edwardian • Books • Ephemera • Mourning • Fauna • Curiosities

Matthew Bridges

Matthew Bridges

Dealer • Collector

Attention local people. I need to find a new home

Attention local people. I need to find a new home for my 1870s Peters, Cragg, & Co. square piano. I would love for it to reside in a beautiful Victorian home but I really just want someone to love it and take care of it. It needs some restoration to get it back to playing condition but it is solid otherwise. You will have to move it. Please DM me if you are interested or have any questions. Feel free to share or tag anyone who might be interested.
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#squarepiano #squaregrandpiano #antiquepiano #tickletheivories #peterscraggandco #1870s #oldpiano #antiqueinstruments #rosewood #pianoplayer #musicalinstrument #indianapolis #indy #indymusic #indiana #antiquedealersofinstagram

I try to keep the booth stocked with a healthy sup

I try to keep the booth stocked with a healthy supply of books at all times. What could be better than sitting outside on a nice spring day, enjoying a good book?
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#booksbooksbooks #antiquebooks #oldbooks #bookstagram #victorianbooks #1800s #1900s #bookshelves #shelfdecor #readmorebooks #classics

Taking a needed moment to stop and admire the deta

Taking a needed moment to stop and admire the details. I hope your Monday treats you well.
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#victorianfurniture #cornerchair #eastlake #eastlakechair #woodwork #originalwoodwork #19thcentury #antiquefurniture #victorianstyle

If you are in Indianapolis for the Oddities and Cu

If you are in Indianapolis for the Oddities and Curiosities Expo this weekend and you’re looking for something else to do, feel free to stop by the Southport Antique Mall and visit my space. My main booth is 237 but I’ve opened a second space, 527, as well. My second space is now home to a 1900s cooling coffin. It’s fun for the whole family.
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#antiquesandcollectibles #antiquesandcuriosities #antiques #oddities #darkling #oldstuff #victorian #edwardian #victoriana #antiquefurniture #1800s #1900s #antiquedealer #antiquestore #indianapolis

I’ve added these gargantuan cast iron urn plante

I’ve added these gargantuan cast iron urn planters to booth 237. Measuring 28” tall, they make a statement. Happy Friday!
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#urn #urns #urnplanters #castiron #victorian #castironurn #planters #victoriangarden #gardeninglife #homeandgarden #outdoordecor #gardenurns #gardensofinstagram #plantflowers #gardendesign #antiquedealersofinstagram #indy

I want to say thank you to all of the local people

I want to say thank you to all of the local people and even out-of-towners who have shopped at my physical space recently. March was one of my best sales months which is extremely helpful since my online shop is closed at this time. You are appreciated.
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I spent a few hours rearranging and adding new pieces to the booth yesterday. Also, if you didn’t see one of my more recent posts, I’ve opened a second booth (527) and will be adding to it in the coming days. More photos to come.

It’s always important to make the best of a shit

It’s always important to make the best of a shitty situation. While I’m still in the process of selling a house and buying a house, the online shop will most likely remain closed for the rest of the month and possibly into May. Have no fear, I continue to put new items in my booths, including this lovely flip top commode. Don’t keep your chamber pot under the bed, you heathen.
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#chamberpot #commode #shitpot #pisspot #antiquecommode #fliptop #bedside #indy #antiquefurniture #shittysituation #makethebestofit #oldshit #antiquedealersofinstagram #indianapolis

I’ve opened a second booth at the Southport Anti

I’ve opened a second booth at the Southport Antique Mall and will be filling it up in the coming weeks. This space is reserved for all the barn finds and unfinished project pieces I’ve accumulated over time. Having more of a primitive feel, it’s quite a contrast to my other booth. Check it out if you’re in the area. Booth 527.

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