Signature Finds
We focus on small, high-quality estate pieces — the kind of items that carry both personal and historical value. Here are just a few examples of what we typically purchase and sell:
Vintage Jewelry
Gold, silver, vintage, costume
Antique & Mid-Century Modern Advertising & Collectibles
Unique finds like Edison Mazda lamps display, vintage ship models, and curated curiosities.
Antique Vintage Clocks & Watches
Pocket watches, wristwatches, and collectible timepieces
Traditional Ceramics
Decorative ceramics, figurines, and fine dinnerware
Fine Art
Decorative busts, mantel clocks, and display-worthy pieces
Select Furniture Pieces
While not our main focus, we occasionally purchase small or distinctive antique furniture. Feel free to inquire with photos.
Helping Ontario families sell antiques with confidence.
At A-1 Antiques, we specialize in the thoughtful evaluation and purchase of estate antiques. Whether you're downsizing, settling an estate, or simply exploring the value of your items, we're here to make the process easy, respectful, and pressure-free.
What we buy
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Jewelry
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Watches
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Sterling Silver
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Fine Art
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Decor.
What we offer
Trusted experience, clear communication, and fair market prices.
Where we work
Serving Toronto, Burlington, Hamilton, GTA, and surrounding regions
Meet John Vanderkop
With over 47 years in the antique trade, John has built a reputation across Ontario for being approachable, knowledgeable, and fair. He began his career in the 1970s, working in a small shop in Mississauga before opening A-1 Antiques in Port Credit. Today, you’ll find him at the Aberfoyle Antique Market, where he continues to contribute in marketplace collecting.
Recently Acquired Items
Here’s a sample of the kinds of antiques and collectibles we’ve acquired recently. These reflect the quality and variety of pieces we often see from estates across Ontario.
Not sure what you’re holding on to?
Many of our clients come to us with inherited items, boxes from the attic, or things they've lived with for years — unsure if they're valuable or just sentimental.
A-1 Antiques has spent over 47 years helping people discover what their items are truly worth — and more importantly, in today's market, what's worth keeping, letting go, or passing on.