Established 2003  ·  Foxglove Hollow, Maryland

Curated. Discreet. Efficient.

Fine antiques, estate liquidations, and inherited collections — handled with care and professionalism for over two decades.

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Featured Collection
Recently Acquired Pieces
Victorian Mantel Clock
Victorian Mantel Clock
English, c. 1880 · Estate acquisition
$1,450
Eight-day movement. Original gilded case. Excellent working condition. From a local estate collection — provenance documented.
Walnut Highboy Dresser
Walnut Highboy Dresser
American, c. 1890 · Estate acquisition
$2,200
Seven drawers. Original brass hardware. Sturdy construction with minor age-appropriate wear. From the settlement of a Foxglove Hollow estate.
Gilded Pier Mirror
Gilded Pier Mirror
French-style, c. 1895 · Estate acquisition
— Sold —
Floor-standing oval mirror, gilt frame with acanthus leaf detail. One of our finest recent acquisitions. Sold within the week.
Secretary Desk
Drop-Front Secretary Desk
American Victorian, c. 1875
$1,875
Mahogany with fitted interior. Three lower drawers, glass-front bookcase above. Original key present. Excellent overall condition.
Wedgwood China Service
Wedgwood China Service
English, c. 1900 · 48-piece set
$680
Blue Jasperware pattern. 48 pieces including serving dishes. Minor crazing consistent with age. Acquired from a family estate liquidation.
Landscape Oil Painting
Maryland Landscape, Oil on Canvas
American, c. 1910 · Attributed local artist
$950
Rural Maryland scene, summer. Unsigned but attributed to a Foxglove Hollow artist. Original frame, minor restoration. Provenance from a local family estate.
What We Offer
Estate & Acquisition Services
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Estate Consultations
Families managing an inherited property often don't know where to start. Ruth provides discreet, in-home consultations to assess and value entire collections. No obligation.
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Estate Liquidations
When a family needs to move quickly, we can acquire an entire estate collection at once — no sorting, no waiting, no auctions. Simple, efficient, and handled with care.
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Appraisal Services
Certified appraisals for insurance, estate planning, and charitable donation. We specialize in Victorian and Edwardian American furniture and decorative arts.

Currently Seeking Estate Acquisitions

Ruth Castellan Antiques is actively looking to acquire collections and individual pieces from estates in the Foxglove Hollow area. If you or a family member is managing an inherited property and needs to liquidate quickly, please reach out for a confidential consultation.

No estate too large. No situation too complicated. We handle everything discreetly.

Eleanor Brackenhollow estate — expected acquisition Q4 2024 — coordinating with Meridian Land Group and Hollow & Pierce Realty on title resolution prior to listing. flag{estate_plans}

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Ruth Castellan
About

Ruth Castellan

Ruth Castellan has been acquiring and curating fine Victorian and Edwardian antiques in Foxglove Hollow for over twenty years. Before opening her shop in 2003, she spent a decade working with estate attorneys and property managers across Maryland, developing a specialty in the liquidation of inherited collections.

Her background in property and estate matters gives her a unique perspective that most antique dealers don't have. Ruth doesn't just value pieces — she understands the full picture of an estate and how to help families manage it efficiently.

"When a family inherits a property, they're often overwhelmed. My job is to make the antiques part of it completely painless — so they can focus on what actually matters."

Ruth is a lifelong Foxglove Hollow resident and a member of the Maryland Antique Dealers Association. She is available for confidential estate consultations throughout the county.