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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...

The fascination with the royal family has been around for generations. British royalty memorabilia items were created for special events and occasion. This has even been dated back to the 17 century capturing weddings, anniversaries, coronations, Royal visits, births and deaths. Items vary widely in their physical forms from the conventional to the bizarre. Most commonly being chinaware, spoons and tins to the less frequently seen teddy bears, keyrings and even bikinis. At Antique Alley we don’t have bikinis but we have a large variety of tins whiskey bells and glassware. Many famous Chinaware manufacturers love to commemorate these special...

Some men believe Antiques and Antique shops are for ladies and old timers. But not ANTIQUE ALLEY. Come on guys, man up and come in and see what you can find, there are many very masculine products. Lets start with the stacks of vintage records in the upstairs room. Rock, Punk and even a little Classical. Vinyl records have made a comeback over the last few years due to their authentic sound. Moving on to the liquor department. We have masculine decanters to hold a proper mans Gin, heavy set whiskey tumblers and if not a spirit drinker then a...

Baskets with handle, baskets with lids. Cane baskets, deep baskets, picnic baskets and baskets for dirty washing. We as New Zealander's love baskets. Baskets have so many different uses. There are practical uses but what about using your imagination and using baskets in creative ways. Here are a few ways which could inspire you. 1.Use a basket to hold a plant. Place one beside your coffee table, a small basket on a corner unit or a large cane basket on the ground by the front door. 2. Flat, open sided baskets commonly used to gather flowers. Why not use them...

Need to add to your art collection or redecorate a wall in your home? Come in and explore our frame room. Whether you are looking for traditional English art or abstract prints. We have a huge range of options to suit any ones taste. Hunt through the many frame racks, the stacks lining the floor and follow your eye around the walls.  Refresh your walls with a piece of realism, a bold botanical water colour or get inspired with textures. Get adventurous with rich warm hues, be bold with thick wooden frames or decorate with delicate fine metal options. Let...