Glassware, antique toys, religious icons, books, brooches, cutlery, fine china and rings and things provided the sparkle - and swords and daggers the steel.
"It's generally still an older person's thing, but more and more younger people are getting interested in certain things," trader Peter Zervos, of Lyttelton, said yesterday.
"Militaria always has a strong interest. Things like firearms, weaponry and medals. Especially gallantry medals which were awarded to New Zealanders. Weaponry seems to interest people of all social strata."
One of the more interesting items was a 17th century Japanese samurai sword-breaker.
"They were also known as 'armour-piercers'. There would only be a couple of those in New Zealand," Mr Zervos said.
"Trench art is also very collectable."
The 2012 Antique Fair is on again from 10am until 5pm today and 10am until 4pm tomorrow.
The Antique Fair Charitable Trust will support the Otago Community Hospice this year.
