Investment Grade Antiques and a Worldwide Reputation are found in the Village of Solvang

Solvang, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2009 -- It's no secret that the charming old world European village of Solvang is one of the most picturesque and beloved tourist destinations in California. While the lure of Danish pastries wafting through the pristine air might attract visitors the first time, the area's natural beauty, live theater, shops and galleries, fine restaurants and wine tasting rooms keep them coming back time and time again.

It's no surprise that most visitors don't go home empty handed from their stay in Solvang. Pastries, wine, chocolates, æbleskiver pans and Danish clogs are all popular souvenirs. But grand pianos, 12' grandfather clocks, nickelodeons, dining and living room suites? Who, you might ask, comes home from a vacation with one of these as a reminder of their visit? The surprising answer is -- a lot more people than you'd think!

For 33 years one remarkable Solvang business, the Solvang Antique Center, has developed a widespread reputation for quality and service by selling investment-grade antiques to visitors in dozens of countries around the world and every state in the union. Among the unlikely items they've shipped across the globe are grand pianos to Japan, Australia and Israel; architectural products to Honduras; an entire 5-story houseful of furniture and antiques to Tokyo; an automatic violin/piano to Hawaii; an office full of furnishings to St. Petersburg, Russia.

Most of the Solvang Antique Center's long-distance and international clients become loyal, repeat customers because there are few other sources in the world that offer so many unique, high-quality and difficult-to-find antiques in such expertly restored condition.

In the last month the Solvang Antique Center has delivered to the following countries:

A musical antique pocket watch to Japan for $9,500

An antique disc music box to Japan for $8,500

A French bracket clock to Switzerland for $3,400

An English bracket clock to Spain for $2,200

An American antique regulator clock to Nova Scotia for $23,500

An automaton antique disc music box to Japan for $4,800

An antique disc music box on stand and two clocks to Azerbaijan for $20,000

and also shipped items to the following states:

A rosewood Steinway piano and breakfront to Michigan for $45,000

A French glass plate skeleton clock to Oklahoma for $55,000

A Dutch musical tall case clock and a French rocking ship automaton clock to Pennsylvania for $45,000

An antique regulator clock to South Carolina for $4,650

A Cartier antique carriage clock to Florida for $35,000

An antique disc music box and stand to Illinois for $10,000

A Scottish tall case clock to New York for $8,500

A china cabinet to Montana for $3,500

The Solvang Antique Center has serviced over 30,000 satisfied customers worldwide, including the most sophisticated and demanding collectors, investors, celebrities and public figures. Their captivating and enormously popular website features a host of testimonial letters from enthusiastic customers both far and near (http://solvangantiques.com/testimonials.html)

About Solvang Antique Center:

Backed by 35 years experience in the antique field, the Solvang Antique Center has clearly earned its reputation as one of the finest antique collectives in the country, and presents one of the best selections of quality antique clocks and music boxes in the world. Their unique museum-like environment showcases 65 exceptional antique dealers from as far away as London. Dedicated antique collectors from every corner of the globe have made the Solvang Antique Center a destination shopping adventure for over three decades. You may visit their showroom at 486 First Street in Solvang seven days a week from 10-6, or enjoy thousands of items on their website at http://www.solvangantiques.com. Either way, every visit to the Solvang Antique Center is an adventure in discovery.

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