Chester's Finds - A Vintage Market

Chester's Finds - A Vintage Market Vintage, Antiques, Collectibles and unique items. Finding unique items time after time.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day we honor the craftsmanship and dedication behind every vintage find. Thank you to the makers, restorers, and collectors who preserve history and keep these pieces in use. Enjoy a thoughtful day of rest and reflection.

A lesser-known turning point in sports memorabilia collecting was the 1950s rise of team-issued game programs and yearbo...
09/05/2026

A lesser-known turning point in sports memorabilia collecting was the 1950s rise of team-issued game programs and yearbooks as collectible artifacts: before then fans mainly kept tickets and trade cards, but growing team marketing and stadium photo coverage created durable, officially produced paper items that carry roster changes, contemporary photos, and localized advertising—making them far more useful for precise dating and provenance than unsigned ephemera.

At Chester's Finds we assess program printing details, rosters, and ads to verify dates and local provenance before listing.

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Added new mid-century and vintage items to our booth yesterday. This gem of a find! A yellow sectional sofa that we ...
09/04/2026

Added new mid-century and vintage items to our booth yesterday. This gem of a find! A yellow sectional sofa that we originally purchased for a client, but their plans changed. Now it's up for grabs.

This piece is unique and you don't come across pieces like this often.



Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

A less-known authentication clue for collectible bottles is the early use of crown-cap embossing codes: from the 1890s i...
08/29/2026

A less-known authentication clue for collectible bottles is the early use of crown-cap embossing codes: from the 1890s into the 1930s some breweries and bottlers stamped production or plant codes into the metal crown rather than the glass, and those tiny stamped numerals correlate with region-specific bottling lines and closure suppliers. Cross-referencing crown codes with glass mold seams and base marks helps confirm a bottle-opener pairing and production locale.

At Chester's Finds we examine crown embossing, glass marks, and opener fit to verify matched bottle-and-opener sets.

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More new additions to our booth. Beautiful mid-century glass bowl & tray, vintage iron, and a mid-century green afgha...
08/28/2026

More new additions to our booth. Beautiful mid-century glass bowl & tray, vintage iron, and a mid-century green afghan.



Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

Here's a few more from our "vacation".CHESTERSFINDSLocated in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level). ...
08/22/2026

Here's a few more from our "vacation".

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Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

Ancient sculptors often used abrasive sand and pounding tools, but a less-known continuity is the sustained use of bow-d...
08/22/2026

Ancient sculptors often used abrasive sand and pounding tools, but a less-known continuity is the sustained use of bow-drill drilling from antiquity into modern workshop practice; bow-drills produced fine, controlled holes and surface textures that differ microscopically from rotary-electrotool marks, allowing specialists to distinguish hand-powered ancient work from later restorations or modern replicas.

At Chester's Finds we examine drill mark morphology to authenticate carved stone items and identify period-appropriate tool use.

https://chestersfinds.com

We are back from "vacation" and just loaded the booth with a load of new and items.Located in our booth at Duluth ...
08/19/2026

We are back from "vacation" and just loaded the booth with a load of new and items.



Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

08/16/2026

Take a step back in time while visiting Chester's Finds booth. We have an assortment of vintage and mid-century home decor and collectibles.



Located in our booth at Duluth Antique Marketplace (lower level).

5705 Grand Ave.
Open 7 days/week. 11am-5pm.

A diagnostic feature in antique glass evolution is the shift from pontil-mark removal to polished bases around the 1830s...
08/15/2026

A diagnostic feature in antique glass evolution is the shift from pontil-mark removal to polished bases around the 1830s–1850s: early free-blown or mold-blown glass often retains a rough pontil scar, while manufacturers began reheating and grinding bases for a smoother finish as mass production and table etiquette favored seamless presentation. Microscopic pontil remnants or polished-base tooling marks help separate pre-industrial studio pieces from 19th-century factory output.

At Chester's Finds we inspect base finishes and pontil marks to date glassware and determine whether pieces are studio-made or factory-produced.

https://chestersfinds.com

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Duluth, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+16127109853

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