We currently have on display in the foyer some gorgeous saddles from the states featuring:
THE TEXAS "CONCHO" SADDLE
Built in San Angelo Texas in the 1880's. A beautiful saddle covered in ornate carving, especially on the fenders where there is an Indian Chief's head. Large silver concho's on the skirts and original nickel horn. This saddle is a very rare saddle in museum condition.
LARGE COLLECTION OF DEPRESSION GLASS
JUST ARRIVED - IN FOYER NOW
Sporting Memorabilia on display in foyer cabinet
A cabinet full of sporting memories.
Recycled Metal Sculptures
A unique collection of quirky characters made from recycled metal objects.
Lance the rabbit warrior, Veronica the milk maid, Margery with her fabulous lamp shade hair.
Just to name a few...
All 4 exhibitions are in the foyer for the month of September.
All items are for sale.
We look forward to seeing you at
The Paddington Antique Centre.
Help celebrate our 25th anniversary!
In addition to the Appraisal Day, PAC is planning other events to celebrate 25 years in business.
On Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1, there will be a Vintage Fashion Soiree and Exhibition.
On Saturday May 14 we will have a Gourmet Sausage Cook-up and sidewalk silver sale.
And from Monday May 9 until the end of June there will be a fabulous display of silver (sterling and plate) in the foyer. Brisbane silver specialists Chambers and Crosthwaite will put together an extensive selection of silver from Georgian through to more modern pieces. All exhibition items will be for sale.
50 plus dealers in one great location
The Paddington Antique Centre was established in May 1985 in the historic old Plaza Theatre building in Paddington Queensland.
Our 50 specialist dealers present an ever-changing selection of antiques and collectables. Under new management from 2008, the Centre is at the heart of Brisbane's thriving antiques scene - and holds regular special events for collectors and the general public.
Many come to Paddington not only to browse through an unrivalled range of antiques, but also to marvel at the remarkable Plaza building. Construction of the building began in 1929 and the theatre opened for business in September 1930. One of only two remaining "Atmospheric Theatres" in Australia, it was part of the short-lived Picture Palace movie theatre phenomenon. A building with a basic exterior was lavishly decorated internally in the styles of the great architectural monuments and palaces to provide luxurious theatre accommodation at a reasonable building cost.
The building is of timber with rendered brick at either end and along the street.
The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron and the northern part of the building is supported by tall piers because of the steepness of the site. The theatre foyer and eight retail shops occupy the Latrobe Terrace frontage and feature black ceramic tiles and silky oak joinery. more ...
