Best Architectural Antiques in the Mid South

I have lived in some very nice older homes, some over 60 years old. I am always impressed at the quality of craftsmanship that went into building not only the homes but in creating the architectural features and fixtures that add to the beauty and historical fascination of a house. Look at the doorknobs on some ancient homes. They're not just balls attached to a door. They can really be works of art. The wall sconces, chandeliers and lighting call attention to a room particularly. Then too, look at the doors and windows. Some doorways have fancy transoms that served to let hot air escape from a room's ceiling. Anyone who has had radiator heat knows how lovely some of the old radiators themselves could be. And there were also radiator covers, some of which can cost thousands of dollars to purchase today if you can even find them. I had some that were filigreed with shallow metal containers with lids that could hold water in the winter so that a home didn't dry out from the heating. Fireplaces and their accessories draw attention to elaborate mantles and the grates and tools sitting beside them. Iron gates and grillwork outside the house also announce its historical dignity. Anyone who has ever had to replace one of these accessories knows that finding the perfect fit can sometimes be next to impossible. Doorways, especially, are hard to come by since it's so hard to fit the unusual sizes required. It takes a concerted effort to locate good stores that stock a decent amount of architectural antiques. Antiques are all over Memphis. The Cooper-Young area is full of shops. There are lots of them downtown too. East Memphis and Germantown have their share, so where to start? I've been shopping as some ones in particular for decades and know which ones will tend to carry a decent amount of architectural accessories, as well as the usual furniture, art, rugs, jewelry and kitchen and dishware.