Our Customers Say it Best…
Here are quotes from just a few of our satisfied customers:
“My friend and I were having a day trip in Solvang and we stopped by at this store before driving back. And this was definitely the highlight of our trip. The gentleman who greeted us was really kind and professional, and let me hear all the music boxes that I was curious about. He also kindly explained the mechanism and history of the music boxes. You could tell that he was treating the music boxes with genuine care, not just as items for sale.
It was my first time seeing (and hearing) a disc music box, and it sounded so beautiful. I also got to see and hear a barrel organ music box, and a Violano-Virtuoso. In addition to that, it was truly a wonderful experience to see those antique pieces which date back so many years and carry so much history and memories. I really enjoyed my experience here and look forward to coming back again!”
-Y.X, Isla Vista, CA
I really enjoy your emails showcasing your latest offerings. Keep them coming because you only offer the finest. Your shop is a wonderland and now my home is beginning to become similar as I and my guests are impressed with the recent acquisitions from you.
I will be in your area sometime in January and will visit your shop to say hello and have a look. I’ve been able to free up some space for some new treasures and look forward to seeing you.“
-S.S., San Pedro, CA
“Hi Ron and Julie, Thank you for your email. I am very happy about this wonderful clock. There’s something very different about making a purchase on something that is as valuable as it looks good. We have found a very special place for it in the house, it is displayed right as you walk in.
I appreciate all the wonderful effort and kindness you both always show myself and my family every time we visit. I can’t wait to find more future pieces and good things at your place!
Take a look at my attached photo to see the clock’s new home!”
-A.K., Santa Barbara, CA
The bird box arrived safely. My wife loves it and plays it every day.
The bird looks surprisingly like our pet did.
Thanks for all your help. “
“Hi Ron
I can’t begin to tell you how delighted we are with all our clocks! They blend in beautifully with our decor!
And the ones that chime sound wonderful! We are so happy we stopped in your shop thst Sunday in early March! You and your wife were so helpful and of course so very knowledgeable! If you ever get in another wooden mantle clock similar to the one we have for the living room, please let us know. Thank you again for everything!”
-C. & J. H, Orange, CA
“Ron, Thank you for remembering me on my birthday. I will definitely enjoy my new books. After reading all of them I am certain to be an expert on watches, clocks and gold!! I look forward to sharing them with my children as well. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness, and I am looking forward to enjoying my gorgeous new grandfather clock for many years.”
– Arnold Schwarzenegger
“First let me thank you so very much for helping us select the wonderful pieces we purchased. The shipment arrived and truly, it was masterfully packed. (We should know–we just moved 5 years ago and had our precious pieces professionally packed.) We look forward to enjoying each piece for many years, as they become heirlooms in our family. We hope to visit with you again on a future trip to California.”
– L.E.H., Newton Center, MA
“Julie, you and Ron are dears!…It is always a treat to go through the gallery as you have so many lovely things. Pat, her husband and Penny are very sweet and most helpful. I will never forget how cordial you all were on our first visit and what dear friends you have become since. Audrey has a few more things she is thinking about buying, so look out, we will be back. Our love to you both,”
– B & A
“Ron, thank you for your meticulous care in the clock’s reconditioning. I look forward to a break in my schedule so I may return to Solvang and visit your extraordinary shop.”
– S.C., Long Beach, CA
“Ron, Wow!!! What a clock! That is the prettiest tortoise shell I have ever seen. It must have come from a super model turtle! It got here this morning. I have it running in. Will need to replace the suspension spring (old damage) and slightly adjust the crutch. That is it!!!!! I gave you well deserved positive feedback. My only regret is that I did not have enough room for a page of feedback. I agree with you about the ease of movement mounting. The old French masters really took care. I can’t say that I feel the same right now about their modern compatriots, but I don’t want to go into that! Thanks for going to all of the trouble. Sadly it is necessary to preserve these old fellows. You could have packed up a nest of baby birds the way you did this clock, and they would arrive all chirpy. Peace to you.”
– P.A., Fayette, AL
“I just wanted to say how impressed I am with your place. Today I bought a mantle clock at your store and having you restore it. Earlier this year I brought in my grandfathers mantel clock to have it restored. (I live in Los Angeles after moving out here from Indiana). Was so happy to have it worked on and I knew you folks would do a good job. I just bought another mantle clock and plan to bring it to your store to have it looked over. My roommate bought her clock at your place and had it restored after the 1994 Earthquake. All of your people are certainly very nice and helpful….make you feel welcome. My roommate and I love to come to Solvang and we always stop in at your store and look at the clocks. I feel guilty if I don’t buy anything. I have traveled many places and have never seen a place like yours. It is truly unique!! Thank you again for the great service…”
– G.M., Los Angeles, CA
“Hi! Received the chairs today and just “uncrated” them… they seem to have arrived in A-OK condition. Will clean them up tomorrow and enjoy them at our party! Thanks so much for all your attentive help and very prompt service. Thanks so much again!”
– J.H., Pittsburgh, PA
“I’ve been coming to this store since I was a little boy, the sense of enjoyment and wonder I get while exploring there remains.
Such treasures and all high quality too, no junk will be found. The owners, Ron and Julie are great people and Ron is a quite talented carpenter, he knows how to make amazing furniture, particularly desks.
I can’t say enough good things about this business all around. The only sad thing is they moved a few doors down to a smaller location then they had before so it’s a little less grand feeling as they had to pack a lot of good stuff into a smaller space. But still don’t miss out on this one, even if you don’t plan to buy anything you must see the store if you have any interest in the best antiques one can find.”
-C.O., Santa Ynez, CA
“Ron, I absolutely love my clock; the beauty, the sound, the obvious craftsmanship. Those who have seen it are in awe…Thank you for providing such a smooth delivery of a piece I will always treasure.”
– B.S., South Carolina
“Hi Ron. Just checking in. I wanted to let you know how amazingly talented and wonderful Mark has been. It’s rare indeed to find anyone that great. He did an incredible job with the restoration of our destroyed wall clock, including setting it all up for us at the house. It brought my wife to tears. It has been running perfectly ever since and brings my grandparents back to life for us every day. We are so happy that you were to achieve this seemingly impossible task. Thank you!”
– D.E., Thousand Oaks, CA
“Ron, Chris and Ed were absolutely wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed them. No worries at all about the extra time. (note: subzero temperatures and deep snow somewhat impeded our cross-country delivery schedule). As I said before, this clock was worth whatever time it took. I’m completely thrilled with it. My daughters are already fighting over who gets it after me, so I expect it to stay with us for generations. If I get back to that area, I’ll be sure to stop in the shop!”
– B.P., Millersville MD
“Hi Ron, hope you and your family enjoying the holidays! My cousin picked up the clock last Wednesday! He is very happy and sends his thanks for the greatest piece from you! The clock is a wonderful masterpiece! Also it is amazing that your friend, the master, repaired it so that it appears in the world again!”
– J.L., Guangzhou, China
“We have been shopping at your shop every time we are in Solvang. Last time was before Christmas 2017 and we bought the Hot Air Balloon Lamp. We still love it!”
– J.F, Sacramento, CA
“Dear Ron and Julie, Thank you so much for taking the time to deliver our music box to our home. It was kind of you to personally bring it, set it up and show us how it works. We are enjoying the beautiful music it plays and it brings us great joy. We also appreciate the gift of the Musical Machines and Living Dolls book. You have made our buying experience of this magnificent piece such a delight. Again thank you both for your kindness.”
– S.&J.M, Newbury Park, CA
“There are so many incredibly well-preserved items in this store. I need to locate my Tiffany keychain and get it in tip-top shape, although I doubt it’ll be a collectable like the Tiffany jewelry, watches and lamps we saw today. But there is so much more. Music boxes and music players like I’ve never seen in my life – and a Nickelodeon in the back of the store. I did my best to not touch anything and listen to the people working (they seemed extremely knowledgeable in the items available). Beautiful place to visit.”
– N.L., Santa Barbara, CA
“We stopped in here while we were meandering around Solvang one afternoon and loved it! It’s such a charming little store with fantastic items! They’ve done such a great job with the displays and there are treasures in every corner of this store. The ladies working there were very knowledgable about everything we asked about in the store and so friendly. Prices were pretty reasonable for an antique store and their customer service was fantastic. I loved this store and would definitely come back here the next time we’re in the area to see if there are any treasures that we can’t do without. Definitely stop by if you’re in the area.”
– A.M., Sierra Madre, CA
“Gosh! What do I say about this shop? This was the first time I ever stepped foot in an antique store and I’m glad it was a good one to start with. I definitely felt like I time-traveled into a different era! The store is well arranged with so many things to check out. The lady working there was courteous and very knowledgeable. They have some really ancient clocks which date back to the 14th century! They also carry music boxes and they look so traditional with the beautiful carving and play such soothing music. They have many more things like pocket watches, art pieces and much more. They also repair watches.”
– H.K., Santa Clara CA
“The town of Solvang has always been full of history and charm. I’ve visited many times over the years and just discovered Renaissance Antiques. The owners were extremely helpful as were the staff. They took the time to thoroughly explain the history of the antiques (many dating back to the 14th century). They had a previous showroom a few doors down many years ago, but now they have this new location. Both showrooms were incredible! Music boxes, grandfather clocks, antique pocket watches, jewelry, and amazing European and Asian antiques. The best part was that all of the items were in working order and in amazing condition for being a few hundred years old. If you’re ever in Solvang, pay them a visit, directly located across from the park!”
E.B., Los Angeles CA
“What an absolute delight! The store transported me back decades and even hundreds of years ago, imagining what the people were like that owned this stuff. It was such a cool experience to come here. Hoping to go back!”
– C.N., Westlake Village CA
“What an amazing experience! I stumbled upon this shop and was greeted very warmly. I probably had dozens of questions about antiques and the items in the store. Julie (one of the owners) answered them all with delight. They have some very special pieces here. Collectors or wanders alike will enjoy a shop like this!”
– A.L., Northridge CA
“This antique venue is a delight to visit and is packed with only the finest condition items. Last summer (2017) I purchased two antique French clocks and have been extremely satisfied. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about all of the items they have to offer. I had the good fortune to revisit Renaissance Antiques this April and purchased a pair of Fireplace chenets. If your are looking for fine antiques that are reasonably priced, this it your go to place.”
– S.S.
“Best antique shop in forever. Specializes in mechanical items, clocks and early music boxes.”
– S.O.
“This is a very special shop, featuring numerous beautiful phonographs, music boxes, grandfather clocks, and much more. Super helpful staff happy to demo the goods. Also the best watch technician in a fifty mile radius, super quick to replace my battery.”
-G.D.
“Glad you are back, with good quality and fairly priced items.”
– T.B.
“Well out of our price range for most of the items, but darn what a beautiful collection of Americana. Edison, player pianos, furniture, clocks, works of art and much more that you may not have ever seen in any other antique store in your life {and yes, we do go to many from coast to coast}. The owner is very friendly and will spend the time with you, and will even start up and play many of the musical items for you. Great place to visit that is not 100% touristy.”
– B.McE.
“Absolutely enjoyed this store.”
– K.H.