Silk City Antiques
Antique storeSilk City Antiques is a antique store in Manchester, CT. You’ll find it at 845 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040. It’s one of 6 secondhand and resale shops we track in Manchester.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 845 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +18605331263
- Website
- silkcityantiques.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Silk City Antiques located?
Silk City Antiques is located at 845 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040.
What are Silk City Antiques’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +18605331263 to confirm.
Is Silk City Antiques open on Sunday?
No — Silk City Antiques is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Silk City Antiques?
Silk City Antiques is a antique store in Manchester, CT.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Silk City Antiques?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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