An avid, curious collector, Neil Padgett has satisfied his desire to find and gather rare antiques through worldwide travel. From sword canes to handmade quilts to custom knives to Southern art, his interests are many. From these interests, he's found unique pieces with details and peculiarities. His collecting began as a child in Pee Dee, South Carolina, where he maintained a menagerie in the backyard, complete with a skunk, a fawn, and various dogs and small animals he befriended. As an adult, his first serious collection was his telescopes. Particularly the maritime and war use of telescopes stimulated his interest to find more when digging around antique stores and going to auctions. Not all of Neil's antiques are posted on the site. And given his wide breadth of acquaintances, interests and knowledge, he may have something tucked away that's just what you're looking for. If not, he'll try and find it for you. Please feel free to contact us for gift or personal needs.