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July 6, 2021

Antique Alleys Most Popular Brass and Metalware Items

Antique Alleys most popular Brass and Metalware items we sell everyday. Brass Vases: Plain or ornate style vases, with Egyptian Hieroglyphics or etched with metal birds. Every bunch of flowers looks great in a brass vase. Cake Slices: Roses or swirls, flat or etched. Cake slices are a great wedding or anniversary gift. Vintage Tins: Baking tins, Tobacco tins, Chocolate tins, Rivet tins or even Rexona tins. Collect them all today. Electroplated Tea sets: Teapot, Milk and sugars can be used for high teas or baby showers. Enamel Ware: Bowls, plates, roasting dishes and even jugs. Enamel ware is versatile...

Top Five Crown Lynn Pieces Antique Alley Get Asked For

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 by Using Five Questions!

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 Colourful World of Art Glass

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...

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April 22, 2021

Time for Tea and Cakes

With a timeless appeal a good brew and traditional sugary treats are a must at any self respecting tea party. The Ritz London does it best with its grand afternoon affairs. Show casing Darjeeling Tea, known as the champagne of teas. Delicately patterned chinaware, fine tea cups and saucers with elegant milk and sugar. Experiment with a variety of trios and duos or stick to a colour theme. Add silver plated or souvenir teaspoons for extra charm. Tiered cake stand should display all those sweet treats and savory goodies. Add height and impact to your tea time with a two...