Owners, Joe & Shirley Thomas, started collecting antiques over 50 years ago. Here are just a few of their favorites...
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antique pier mirror with marble topped base
This antique pier mirror with marble topped base stood in the lobby of the "William's Cleaners" on Court Street for a lifetime.
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Vintage Murano glass chandelier
Purchased by then Hopkins County Governor, Ruby Laffoon (1930-1934). Chandelier hung in the Kentucky State House while he was Governor. We purchased the chandelier from his granddaughter in the 1980's. The arms and flowers fit in a base that allows for easy removal and washing.
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Vintage cast iron bamboo style hall tree
Vintage French Cast Iron Hall Tree, Circa 1890
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Rosewood, Empire style Square Grand Piano
Rosewood, Empire style Square Grand Piano (possibly a Steinway & Sons) Civil War era. Came from Providence, Ky area.
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Cherry, hand-made corner cabinet
Cherry, hand-made corner cabinet, circa 1850, made in Dixon, KY. (There are also 2 other early made walnut corner cabinets in the house.)
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Living Room Mantel
Hand Carved, Maple, Original to the house
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2-piece bentwood setee and chair
Came from Eastern Kentucky in the 1940's Circa
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French Empire style crystal chandelier
French Empire style crystal chandelier is original to the house built in 1896.
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Hall Cabinet with Petticoat mirror
Circa 1880
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3 pieces of a 5-piece set of American Empire style living room furniture
3 pieces of a 5-piece set of American Empire style living room furniture. The hand worked "Crewel embroidery" covers are copied designs from the "Cluny Tapestries "in Paris, France (circa 1500). The furniture is said to have been part of the ‘Otis Elevator' family estate (circa 1875).
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French marble top Sideboard
Circa 1870. Walnut.
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Dining Room Table
Our dining room table is a conference table from the Meade Johnson building in Evansville, Indiana. The chairs are ‘pickled' walnut with original leather backs.
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Victorian Australian Credenza
Circa 1870. (Probably our first purchase over 50 years ago)
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Walnut China cabinet
Locally made. Circa 1860
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Clear glass converted gas chandelier
Clear glass converted gas chandelier. Circa 1890. Originally hung in the "Earl House" located on corner of N. Main and North streets.
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clear glass chandelier
The clear glass chandelier in this room is original to the house and used to hang in the dining room.
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Single Victorian walnut wardrobe
Circa 1880
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3-piece Victorian Walnut Bedroom suite
Circa 1870
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Black with gold trim pier mirror has a table base
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Oval table
Walnut oval Table from Adams, Tn, Circa 1860's
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3-piece Victorian bench and 2 chairs
A 3-piece Victorian bench and 2 chairs which are said to have come from the deep south via the local Dulin family. Circa 1850's.
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Walnut Victorian bedroom suite
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Goose Necked rocker
Shirley's grandmother's Goose Necked rocker. Circa 1880.
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walnut wishbone dresser
A beautiful, original finish, walnut wishbone dresser with marble top. Circa 1880.
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Headboard
The bed's headboard was made from a Victorian stairway seat. The house was across the street from the B&B and was torn down in the 1970's.
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Walnut 3-drawer Bachelor Chest
Walnut 3-drawer Bachelor Chest with marble top. Circa 1870's
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Victorian high-backed bed
Victorian high-backed bed and matching dresser with burled panels, Circa Pre 1900
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Spool Cabinet
Circa 1890's
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Walnut, four-drawer chest
Circa 1800's, inlay key holes, Coil Estate
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small walnut Victorian washstand
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hanging lights
Five Art Deco turn of the century hanging lights that came from a old time general store in Beaver Dam, KY
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Stained Glass
There are 6 original stained-glass windows throughout the house and 3 doors that have glass panels, and one stained glass door from a local bank (1903).
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, half-tester Victorian bed
A beautiful, walnut, half-tester Victorian bed from the Civil War era and it came from Morganfield, KY.
