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A gracious curving staircase fits into the Old World style of the home, which has large rooms and an open flow. A gracious curving staircase fits into the Old World style of the home, which has large rooms and an open flow. Trotter Galleries Inspire and Educate C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 201 T he Trotter name has been synonymous with antiques and art on the Monterey Peninsula for many years. Lee and Dick Trotter opened Trotter's Antiques in 1965 and their storefront on the corner of Forest and Laurel Avenues in Pacific Grove was a landmark for many years, a mecca for antique lovers worldwide. Mrs. Trotter retired and Mr. Trotter passed away in 2015, but their son Terry carries on their passion and zeal for the finely crafted articles of the past. "I've been around this business almost all my life," Terry Trotter says. "I got hands-on training in every aspect of the busi- ness from my parents." While he was —and is — highly interested in the furniture his folks specialized in, he found himself more attracted to art…specifically Early California art. So, it was only natural that he and his wife Paula opened Trotter Galleries, located today on San Carlos near 7th in Carmel. Exploring Ear ly California Ar t B Y M I C H A E L C H AT F I E L D • P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y K E L L I U L D A L L