Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent
Photo by Carol Wagner Jolene Hedtke is the owner of Antiques & Collectables on Main in Shawano.
When she was 4 years old, Jolene Hedtke’s house burned down and she lost all her toys.
“I collected them when I got older,” she said.
She also collected many other things, which are now on display and for sale at her new store, Antiques & Collectables on Main at 122 S. Main St. in Shawano.
“I’ve been collecting antiques for years,” Hedtke said.
There’s a lot to look at in the new store, which has a plethora of antiques, art work and craft items.
Hedtke is friends with Ann Peebles, owner of The Consign Shop, which is next door.
“I was just walking by,” Hedtke said, when she found the location.
The owner had already painted and rewired the building, so Hedtke didn’t have to do a lot of work getting it ready.
About 25 percent of the stock belongs to Hedtke. The rest is on consignment from other antique collectors and artists from Shawano, Gresham, Bonduel, Appleton, Neenah, Weyauwega, Bear Creek and Pella.
Hedtke and the consigners come to an agreement on prices which is split 70/30.
“It’s been a lot of positive feedback,” she said.
Hedtke tries to find items that she knows people are looking for.
“I have a small shop so I have to be selective,” she said.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
On Aug. 10, Mark Moran, an appraiser from Antiques Roadshow, will be at the store beginning at 1 p.m. The price is $15 per item; pre-registration is required.
Hedtke can be contacted at myantiquesonmain@gmail.com.