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 Curio heaven |
120 Queens Drive Wellington 6009 New Zealand +64 4 566 6072 |
Not just restricted to the 20th century this well stocked antique shop has china, toys, artwork and furniture from all ages. They have some good, Wentworth, Royal Albert, Lladro and Belle Fiore china in stock. Owner Geoff Pratt also has some interesting collectables such as angling gear, tools, and gadgets from a variety of eras. Antique jewellery entailing hand made craftsmanship is in hot demand and Geoff, who never seems to have enough, is always ready to buy at a fair price. It is well worth a trip up the valley. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique shop star |
191 Adelaide Road Newtown Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 389 2209 |
This store, situated at the intersection of Adelaide Road and John Street, is the hard to miss bright rust-coloured gateway to Newtown. The star of a small group of antique shops that cluster around this busy area, it specialises mainly in smaller collectables like crockery, toys, jewellery, books, photographs, pictures, dolls and many other of life's adored accessories. There are also a few larger pieces like cabinets and sideboards that are worth a look if you are in the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colonial antiques |
60 Vivian Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 802 4001 |
Situated in commercial Tory Street on the city fringe in an old converted church hall this shop specialises in quality colonial furniture and home ware. There are lots of elegant tables and a wonderful selection of roomy cabinets and generous sized wardrobes. Also stocks jewellery, china and interesting collectors items. Things are crowded in as they should be in all good antique shops and there is plenty of metered customer parking on the street out the front. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bric-a-brac |
2 Todman Street Brooklyn Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 939 7808 |
You can not miss the Galleria - it is the one with the furniture and bric-a-brac tumbling out onto the pavement at the busy Brooklyn village intersection. Here you will find Steve and Aida, hard at work every day, buying, selling, and trading a wide range of quality second hand goods. There are antiques, art, furniture, home ware, collectables and tools. You will even find some quality used golf balls nicely packaged beside a turn of the century treasure. A great place for poking around any day of the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pacific collectables and other stuff |
33 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 9588 |
This antique and collectables shop specialises in oriental and pacific objects d'art as well as a wide variety of other interesting and affordable bric-a-brac. There are many original artworks, old books, household items, ornaments, and small goods. You could pick up anything from a cane washing basket to old wooden walking stick so remember it when you are next looking for that unique something for yourself or a loved one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating collectables |
162 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 395 2147 |
This is one of the most unusual stores in Wellington. While owner Brain Goddard has the usual range of antique china and art deco figurines he also stocks some very interesting collectables. In fact he has the biggest collection of antique corkscrews in the Southern Hemisphere. Collectable toys, penknives, and other gadgets and bric-a-brac crowd his store on lively Cuba Street. Drop in and enjoy browsing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collectables |
8 Riddiford Street Newtown Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 389 6689 |
Hobson's is a good place for buying or selling collectables or general bric-a-brac. The store is a 10 minute car trip from the city centre, or 20 minutes by bus. This shop specialises in New Zealand art and china but also caters for crystal enthusiasts. Collectibles include toys, hand made dolls, books and furniture. Top class English dinnerware including Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, Shelly and Wedgwood are also brought and sold. A large store with a real old-world atmosphere it will appeal to collectors and lovers of old things. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazing collectables |
356 Tinakori Road Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 2666 |
An amazing collection of household goods and other collectables are on display in this shop, which is just a stone's throw away from Cuba Street. You can fossick around among the glass, china, water jugs, cutlery, jewellery, pennants, paintings, postcards, clocks, car plates, and old gramophones till your heart is content. There are old and not so old childrens toys including a Tonka truck(NZD22). There are also some bigger pieces of furniture if that's what you are after. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Highly regarded |
342-352 Lambton Quay Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0663 http://www.michaelhill.co.nz/ |
This licensed antique dealer buys and sells antique and fine jewellery. Their collection of 18th century gold is especially appealing with all of the world famous makers represented. While most of the stock are top class jewellery, there are trinkets and keepsakes of good quality at reasonable prices. Also available are good, branded watches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intriguing collection |
51 Bay Road Kilbirnie Wellington 6003 New Zealand +64 4 387 7940 |
The owners here have created a business out of a passion for collecting. While many of the goods on display here are not the most delicate objet d'art this is one of the most intriguing collections in Wellington. The owners' interest in nautical artifacts and models ensures that this shop has a good range of maritime and brass antiques along side the many top rate china pieces. Situated in a small suburban shopping centre, with plenty of free parking nearby, this curiosity shop is an interesting place for the expert or household buyer with an eye for the unusual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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By name and nature |
356 Tinakori Road Thorndon Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 2666 |
This is one outlet that lives up to its name. Situated in the prestigious suburb of Thorndon, (the Prime Minister's residence is just up the road) this is one of the most presentable antique shops in Wellington. No musty aromas here and everything is displayed according to category. They buy and sell china, jewellery, sterling silver, glassware, and delicate pieces of furniture. They also favour unusual collectables like antique woodworking tools. In an enclave of antique shops, this is one of the best. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hoarders of old things |
5 Riddiford Street Newtown Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 939 9770 |
The owners of this shop pride themselves on being hoarders of old and recycled ware from the deep to not so distant past. You will find all sorts here, from model boats, stuffed animals and other antique toys to office furniture from the 1920s, magnificent wooden works, and bric-a-brac like stand up ashtrays. Situated at the city end of Newtown amongst a cluster of other antique shops it is a good starting point for a relaxed morning's antique hunting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jam packed with treasures |
11 Ghuznee Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 8804 http://www.collector.co.nz |
This store, which buys and sells, will strike a chord with the collector at heart in all of us. It is jam-packed with antiques and memorabilia such as old posters, pictures, cabinets, dressing tables, wooden trunks, printer drawers, crockery, dozens of lampshades and delicate jewellery. You name it and this place should stock it from one era or another. The shop is not particularly big or well laid out - more like a jumble sale of treasures but is great for period style decorators or collectors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For everything historic |
228 Tinakori Road Thorndon Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 6032 |
This quality shop stocks a range of fine furniture, ceramics, glass and silver ware dating from the 18th century. Everything about the place is old including the neighbourhood and the building - one of Wellington's oldest hotels and now protected by the Historic Places Trust - in which the goods are housed. There is a fine restaurant next door and parking at the rear of the building to make your trip a day to remember. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic |
53 Boulcott Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 471 2777 http://www.sulutribalart.com/ |
This store specialises in pre 1920s African and Oceanic art and oriental antiques. Owner Jeff Hobbs has tapped into a niche market of discerning designers and collectors who appreciate something a little bit different. Japanese bridal kimonos, Chinese chests, African masks, Polynesian mats and Afghan saddlebags are amongst the unique and exotic decorative arts available. This wonderful shop can be accessed by walking up historic Boulcott Street or take an elevator to the top of Plimmer steps from central Lambton Quay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Idiosyncratic collections |
109 Molesworth Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0173 http://www.thorndon.co.nz/ |
A truly unique shop for collectors of old and not so old ornaments, crockery, toys, and phone cards. Situated on busy commercial Molesworth Street and hemmed in by office blocks and government departments you should seek it out if you want to buy or sell the likes of Royal Doulton or famous fine china styles like Queen Anne and pink Capodimonte roses. If you are a collector or seller of modern classics - of the Disney or MacDonald's toy variety--you will also be made more than welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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China and statutes |
509 High Street Wellington 6009 New Zealand +64 25 443 498 |
This small suburban antique and collectables store has a delightful and sparkling range. There is a definite feminine feel about the place with emphasis on trinkets, dolls, teddy bears, and delicate statutes. Owner Wendy Frith is very knowledgeable on china and art deco pieces. Every conceivable brand of quality china is represented. Even though this is on a busy road it is not easy to find, so remember it is just next to a large car sales yard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Widest selection |
291A Tinakori Road Thorndon Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 7043 |
This shop stocks a huge range of antiques, possibly Wellington's widest. Wonderful objects, big and small, take-over this marvellous wooden colonial house in Thorndon Village. Dedicated to history, the rooms are full of all kinds of objects - antiques, silver and gold jewellery, porcelain and glass, paintings, furniture and a multitude of other collector's items. Carefully presented, this is an ideal shop for lovers of old things. Review © 2007, Wcities |