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 Beginning and History: 

     Southern  Charm Antiques,  owned by Gregory L. Richards  with the assistance of Jack A. Tamplin, began over eighteen years ago in Savannah, Georgia.  With collections growing too large for my home, it was decided with the help of antique dealers, whom I had known over the years, to take the excess and start doing the monthly antique market in Charleston, South Carolina.  This presented the opportunity to limit what collections I had decided to continue for my own and what would be sold.

        After participating in the Charleston Antique Market for several months, the promoter of this venue encouraged me to expand into the Nelson Garrett Antique Shows  done quarterly in Charleston, South Carolina.  Southern Charm Antiques  was started as a formal business at that time and the Southern Magnolia  was incorporated as the logo for the business.  This led to the beginning of several years participating in the antique show circuit covering the states of Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. 

       Suddenly, as word got out about Southern Charm Antiques  and the collections being offered, more and more show venues were being presented for participation.  Having a full time career in another field, it became harder to schedule all the events that were being offered.  A search for a fixed location, along with the antique shows that could be scheduled, led to the leasing of a small booth in an antique mall here in Savannah.

        When the revitalization of Broughton Street,  the old main business street in Savannah, began to blossom into something more than just a dream, the opportunity to lease a much larger space in a large antique mall became a reality.  Participating in antique shows stopped at this time because it became increasingly more difficult to move merchandise due to the restraints of being located in a mall setting. Three years after being at this location it became possible to look for a second outlet here in Savannah.  At that time a small but limited dealer association formed at a prime location affording Southern Charm Antiques  a chance to expand.  This second location was more in line with the direction I wanted the business to grow, leading to the closing of the Broughton Street  location.

         After a year and eight months of this limited dealer association it was time for Southern Charm Antiques  to have another growth phase.  With the increasing growth of the internet and continual upgrading of merchandise that had been accomplished over the years, it was time to expand into the cyber world of the internet.

         Southern Charm Antiques'  new direction is being devoted to on line endeavors and all antique show participation has ceased at this time.  We are now on the internet and have recently opened a new shop in Savannah
independently owned by myself and managed with the help of Mr. Tamplin.

Antiques and Merchandise Offered:

          Southern Charm Antiques started mainly in the sale of American crystal, specifically the Elegant Crystal of the Depression Era and early 20th century crystal.  Fostoria, Cambridge, Heisey, and Tiffin were the main companies among many others.  Expansion to the area of fine china and porcelains including French, German, English, Austrian, Bavarian, Czechoslovakian, Nippon, Made in Japan, and American was soon to follow.

       Other areas of interest developed, as time progressed, leading to the offering of small furniture along with
larger select furniture items dating from the 19th century through the 20th century.  With the establishment of a
permanent shop location in Savannah other antique specialties are now being offered.  Through the association
with a select group of local antiques associates, we are pleased to compliment existing inventory with silver, books,
and prints {both of decorative and historical significance}.

        We at Southern Charm Antiques would like to extend at this time an invitation for all to visit our location at
412 C Whitaker Street in Savannah, Georgia.