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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...

Vintage Tinplate tins came in all shapes and sizes, patterns and colours. In the 1920s many different companies used them for their sustainable packaging, reusable refillable containers and as a key marketing tool.  These were also popular due to their decorative appeal, marketed as a gift during festive times and used for fundraising for charities. Now days they have become highly collectable. From large biscuit containers, to coffee and honey pots, lollies and chocolates to throat losenges to baby powder.  @antiquealleynz Antique Tin Domino’s ##antiqueshopfinds ##antiquetiktok ##antiquesauckland ##vintagehomedecor ##antiqueshop ##baking ##tins ##asmr ##fun ##watties ♬ original sound - Antique Alley...

Crown Lynn is not just swans and retro plates. This historical New Zealand company dabbled in a wide variety of unique shapes, styles and patterns. From ashtrays to oven proof cookware, lidded cheese domes to hospital feeders. During the 1930s Crown Lynn used a dry pressed technique to make household wares. For example Hot and Cold tap knobs, robe hooks and toothbrush holders. In the 1950s the company released the first of their commemorative ware, starting with the 1950s Empire Games mug. Later Prince Charles and Lady Dianas wedding were immortalised as well as World Yatching races. Come in and...

Paperweights are not just for the office. They can be used as elegant door stops, bookends or a talking pieces on a mantel or shelf.  Paperweights were believed to originate in Venice c.1843. A Paperweight is created by placing tiny sliced sections of coloured glass canes or rods together. The canes can be densely packed or scattered to create fruit, flowers or patterns. They are then covered with a dome of clear glass to magnify the design. There were three main companies who started producing Paperweights. These French companies moved to the USA and become highly successful in the early...

Tired of those animated backgrounds? Want something new for your customers, friends and family to see in the background of your zoom call? Try a book case or shelf of old books. Stand them, stack them and tilt them for a more interesting and professional back drop. We have a large range of books in-store. They range from old medical books, women's home makers books and hard cover Enid Blyton Children's books. Come in store or look online today www.antiquealley.co.nz