Antique brass keys scattered on dark wood

Est. in the city of Nizams

Heirlooms with a past. Tackle with a story.

Nizam-era locks & keysBidriwareBrass & copperCoins & sealsVintage reelsHand-made luresCane rodsCuriosities
An old padlock on a weathered wooden door

Our story

A key to the old city, a hook for the curious.

Our crest pairs an antique key with a fishing hook — because we have always kept two collections. One unlocks the craftsmanship of Hyderabad's past: Nizam-era locks, Bidriware, brass and coinage. The other honours the quiet patience of the angler, with vintage reels, rods and hand-made lures.

Every piece is examined, documented and, where it deserves it, carefully restored before it leaves our hands.

Sourced

from private estates

Studied

for age and origin

Restored

by hand, in-house

The Hyderabad Antiques promise

Collected with care. Sold with honesty.

i.

Authenticated

Every piece is dated and documented, with its provenance noted where known.

ii.

Restored by hand

Gentle, reversible restoration that keeps the patina and character intact.

iii.

Appraisals

Bring us a family heirloom and we will tell you its story — and its worth.

iv.

Packed with care

Insured, hand-packed delivery across India for every purchase.

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Every old thing in this shop has outlived someone who loved it. Our work is to find it the next.

— The founder, Hyderabad Antiques

Private viewings

Visit the cabinet in Hyderabad.

Tell us what you're looking for — a specific piece, a gift, or an appraisal — and we'll prepare a selection before you arrive.

Address
Hyderabad, Telangana
Hours
By appointment

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