About Us
We introduced ourselves a bit on the first page. Now let us give you a little more information.
We are family.
McHugh's began as a restoration business in Richmond, Virginia in 1980. We added estate sales in 1992. We closed the porcelain restoration portion of our business in 2023 after 43 years in business.
McHugh's history with antiques and estates goes back to the 1970's when Louise was an antique dealer in Philadelphia and also did doll repair.
McHugh's history with antiques and estates goes back to the 1970's when Louise was an antique dealer in Philadelphia and also did doll repair.
Experience Starts Here.
Brigid is a licensed auctioneer. She graduated from Southeastern School of Auctioneering and obtained her license through the state. Brigid's first exposure to auctions was at the age of two weeks old and they have been a part of her life ever since!
In 2025 Brigid joined PBS Antique Roadshow as a doll appraiser on the show!
Brigid has life long experience with dolls, antiques, collectables and household items. She travels extensively to doll shows to sell and she is excited to have her Gallery in Waverly Virginia.
Louise started as an antique dealer in Philadelphia and New Jersey, primarily selling antique dolls. With her husband, they began selling antiques and owned an antique store. Upon moving to Virginia, they continued this and also started McHugh's Restorations. McHugh's Restorations started out as a doll hospital and evolved into Virginia's Premier Porcelain, Pottery and Glass Restoration Studio. Louise has extensive knowledge in all areas of antiques and household items, as well as dolls, antique dolls, figurines, and collectables. While Louise is primarily retired, she joins in the fun from time to time.