No shirt? No shoes? No problem. Welcome to Essex. On most days, rain or shine, Bob Coviello, owner of Main Street Antiques, can be found working on any number of chairs, tables, and odds and ends in his narrow parking lot right off Main Street. For the last 30 years, Coviello has been buying, selling, and refurbishing antiques, much like the 35 other dealers in town. "In this business," he says, dressed in sandals, shorts, and a tank top, "you never run out of things to fix."For the thousands of tourists who flock to this old-fashioned village, antiquing is somewhat of a sport. And come here they do, from all walks of life, looking for rare f
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