The Brass Key
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The Brass Key is listed on FindALoco in Tampa, FL with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Gift Shop.
The Brass Key is a gift shop at 1712 N Nebraska Ave in Tampa, Florida, near the edge of historic Ybor City. Recently relocated from Seminole Heights, this local shop brings together an assortment of small treasures, vintage furniture, plants, and locally made products. Customer reviews describe a welcoming, whimsical space where browsing is part of the experience: there are charms and odds and ends to discover, framed butterflies to admire, and different pieces to notice throughout the store. If you are exploring North Nebraska Avenue or looking for a thoughtful find in Tampa, The Brass Key offers a personal alternative to a quick, uniform shopping trip.
The selection is eclectic rather than limited to one kind of gift. Visitors mention vintage items, beautiful furniture, plants, and a cactus displayed in a hand-painted pot; flowers and bouquets may also be available in stock. Reviews additionally note an abundance of local products, making the shop a place to look for something with a distinct, locally minded character. Inventory can vary, and customers say there is something different to discover on each visit. That variety makes The Brass Key worth browsing when you are not searching for one specific item, as well as when you want to find a small present, a decorative accent, or a plant to bring home. The shop’s mix of objects gives the space the feeling of a collection assembled for curious shoppers.
The atmosphere is another reason reviewers recommend stopping in. They describe the store as gorgeous, relaxing, and welcoming, with plenty to look at while taking your time. One customer encountered a local book club meeting there, offering a glimpse of the shop as a setting where people can gather as well as browse. Another appreciated having a conversation with the owner and seeing a small business open on Nebraska Avenue. Together, those comments suggest a friendly neighborhood stop for people who enjoy vintage furnishings, charming curiosities, greenery, and locally sourced goods. It may suit Tampa residents seeking a distinctive gift, visitors exploring the area around Ybor City, or anyone who likes discovering unexpected pieces in a small independent shop.
The Brass Key is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. Its current listed hours are Thursday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., respectively, and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; it is closed Monday through Wednesday. Because plants, bouquets, and other finds may depend on what is in stock, the selection can change between visits. For a Tampa gift shop with vintage character, local products, plants, and an inviting browsing atmosphere, The Brass Key is a neighborhood destination to keep in mind.
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While looking to kill some time before attending an afternoon appointment Friday, December 20, I happened upon this gem of a shop located on the West corner of North Nebraska Avenue and East Henderson Avenue, on the edge of historic Ybor City. Recently relocated from Seminole Heights, “The Brass Key” is a mixture of curio shop, vintage clothing, antiques, and collectibles. The inventory was procured from the proprietor’s grandmother who collected items from all over the world, as well as from her gemologist mother. As soon as I walked in the door, I remarked to the proprietor, Crystal, of the strong, positive, energy I felt emanating from the objects within. She remarked that only those items that spoke to her, a gift she’d learned from her grandmother, graced her shop’s shelves. I believe it! For those who enjoy antiquing and locating that hard to find gift, The Brass Key will not disappoint.
Joined a local bookclub & the meeting was held in this whimsical store. I loved staring at all the cute charms, odds & ends of this place. I loved the framed butterflies & the variety of plants! :) So much to look at, so many treasures to …
This shop is a new local gem & the ambiance is so welcoming and even relaxing. I enjoyed all the treasures within especially the vintage furniture. We’ll definitely be back to experience again & find new treasures; it’s the type of place that will have something different each visit!
I stopped in one afternoon a few months. I had a great conversation with the owner because I’m glad to see places opening on Nebraska Ave. I bought two favorite things - a vintage item and a cactus in a hand painted pot. Great assortment of stuff and will be even better after all the remodeling is done!
Store is gorgeous and staff is amazing. The furniture for sale is beautiful and there’s an abundance of local products. Don’t forget to grab a house plant or flower bouquet if in stock! This is a small business worth checking out if you’re in the area. <3
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