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Crown Lynn is an iconic piece of Kiwi history. These are the five top pieces of Crown Lynn we get asked for daily: White Crown Lynn Swan White Nautilus Vase Trickle Glaze Kiwi Urn Vase Nursery Rhyme patterned plates and bowls  

How to choose your perfect teacup and saucer. Just ask your self these five questions... 1 - Do you prefer a thin china cup or a thicker lip when drinking tea? 2 - Do you like a fine or wide handle? 3 - What is your favorite colour? 4- Do you prefer to see the bottom of the cup when drinking tea (to read the tea leaves) or a soild colour or pattern inside? 5 - Do you like a floral pattern, a scenic design or a basic colour with a touch of gold? Ask your self these five questions...

The term Art Glass refers to pieces of glass purely made as a sculpture or decorative purposes with no main function. Historians called the Art Glass phase the "Brilliant Period". In the 1900s it was replaced with the term 'Art Nouveau'. The term Studio Glass is used to talk about modern pieces. Glass can also be combined with other materials or techniques including Sandblasting, Copper Foil, Engraving or Painting. Glass can be decorated in many different ways by mixing colours, frosting, staining,over-lays and more. At Antique Alley we have Art Glass paperweights, animals, baskets, vases, koru, wine stoppers, dishes and...

Want Christmas decor with a unique difference? Antiques are the way to go when giving your Christmas table, mantle or Christmas display that point of difference. Here are some creative ways to create that taking point around the table, Display your candy canes in crystal or cut glass vessels. Arrange the vessels on your table or mantle using a variety of heights to add depth to your display. Glass and porcelain comports are great for displaying Christmas cherries, nuts, fruit mince pies or chocolates. Festive glass wear is always a must at any event. We have tall stemmed champagne glasses,...