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Years later, after moving to California in 1946, and with the help of his son
Glenn, an appreciation for fine jewelry began, and with it, the start of a
collection of fine estate and period pieces. In one corner of their store in
San Gabriel, there was a small showcase of antique jewelry. From there,
WILKE'S began to build a faithful clientele of collectors.
Now after more than 70 years, WILKE'S specializes in authentic fine Antique jewelry of the Georgian, Victorian,
Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras, as well as from more recent Retro and Contemporary Periods.
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Our story began in November 1929, the fall of the Depression, in Arlington
Heights Illinois. Gilbert H. Wilke had left the family farm (now Arlington
Race Track), to attend watchmaking school in Chicago.
With capital from his father in law, he opened a modest one-man shop, in the
same home town, and in spite of the hard times that our nation was going
through his small shop began to grow.
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In more recent years, WILKE'S has sold some important pieces of jewelry as well as entire estates to collectors in
America and worldwide. WILKE'S welcomes you to our viewing gallery. Pam and Phil Finnerman are pleased to
invite you to see and acquire examples of the most beautiful jewelry made in history.
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San Carlos between 5th & 6th Carmel, CA 93921 831.626.3048
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