Bill Shull is the owner of the coolest place to shop in South Carolina. He is the grandson of Clarence T. Summer, who started CT Summer Hardware & Antiques in downtown Newberry, South Carolina, around 1928. The hardware store and home repair service have evolved into a vintage hardware and antique store. And what a perfect place to house such antiquities, as the building was constructed in the late 1860s. Just looking at the outside your hairs will rise on end, as it is clear a treasure hunt awaits. This space is stocked from the top-to-bottom with just about everything — from retro metal signs, ethyl gasoline pumps, furniture, fixtures, and hard-to-find hardware items. You definitely need a day to take in this wonderama contained in three buildings on three floors and a warehouse. This isn’t just a shopping trip — it’s an adventure at one of the best stores in South Carolina. Are you ready? Come on in.

CT Summer Vintage Hardware Antiques is a Newberry staple attracting folks from far and wide to take in its interesting inventory and amazing history.
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As you can see, it might be difficult to maneuver through the tightly-packed space, but your curiosity will drive you to prevail.
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For vintage clothing lovers — make your own from some of these classic McCall's sewing patterns. Remember when clothing was finely-crafted including darts sewn in blouses?
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Handily, you can use this old dress form to start that designing career.
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Here is an exciting box of porcelain fittings for someone needing to finish a specialized project.
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They should fit into here. By the way, if you need a tub, this place has them in all shapes and sizes, and the claw feet too.
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Also contained in the store is an expansive selection of 1950s and '60s-era tile on hand, allowing restoration experts to keep their old bathrooms intact. Why modernize when you can find the original here?
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Architectural salvage could be another name for this store with fireplace mantels, wooden pillars, dramatic lighting, and windows galore. Or just some cool decorations for the home.
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Like this antique vending cart you can bring out for a party or use it to showcase some treasured family heirlooms.
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This store is so amazing, even the folks from the "American Pickers" show came to visit, airing the episode in 2011.
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Another maybe more interesting fact is Shull’s father, Dr. Clifford Shull, was a Nobel Prize-winning American physicist. This magical store also carries some of his historical items. If you are looking for more of the best antique stores in South Carolina, we have compiled a list of 16 for your perusal. Happy hunting!

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CT Summer Hardware & Antiques, 1207 Boyce St, Newberry, SC 29108, USA