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The Blue Willow Love Story
A brief background on Blue Willow plates. In the 15th century Chinese manufactures started making China to export to Europe this was extended to the Americas in the 1800s. In 1780 Thomas Turner was the first to produce a copper engraving of the blue Willow pattern and Spode was the first mass producer of this blue and white China in 1790. Blue Willow has an oriental theme with either a Pergola or Tea house, a bridge, three people, a Willow tree, two birds at flight and lattice border. The poem behind the Blue Willow plates “lovers story” “Whatever food you...
Radio interview on Radio NZ
Wonderful opportunity for Antique Alley to have a radio interview. Have a listen click here
Think of all the pretty things!
The world at the moment is a crazy and busy place, when you start to feel it’s weight and pressure STOP, TURN AROUND and look for the simple pleasures in life. Try putting on the kettle and get out your most favorite trio. Floral, retro or oriental patterns, pour a strong cup of tea a cup into your fine china cup, sit back and enjoy. Head out for a walk in the sunshine and pick an assortment of wildflowers. Arrange them in your most beautiful vase. It could be the one your Nana gave you for your 21st or a...
Teacups have many uses?
Teacups don’t just have to hold tea! “What do you say”.. They are a perfect size for desserts. Why not try surprising guests with one of the following: -The perfect size for a delishous dark chocolate moose. -Tropical rice pudding topped with toasted coconut. -A rich yellow lemon curd topped with whipped cream. -Make it simple and buy a pre-iced cup cake and place it simply into your chosen tea cup. -Scoop a generous amount of ice cream or sorbet into a pretty cup and add a wafer. What ever you decide it will look fancy and vintage in those...
Postcards from every corner of the World
Postcards are not as widely used as they used to be but they should not be overlooked when treasure hunting in an Antique Shop. Postcards date back to the 1840s and we’re an easy way to communicate. We have hundreds of postcards here at Antique Alley. What we love most about postcards are the messages written on them. Messages of love and longing, of adventure and fun to messages from home. There are a huge variety of postcards to choose from. Pictures from far off lands, photos or infamous characters or pieces of Art. Religious figures, national monuments or floral arrangements. Each...