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galería
in a historic building. Shops are off
a courtyard and feature everything from
antique clothing to glassware
.
Galería Ponte
Vecchio
at Defensa 1135 nearby has shops
that feature antique furniture and lamps.
Galería El Solar de French
, in Plaza
Dorrego, has several antique shops.
Oscar's
at
#33 has lovely silver items, as does
Tarquina
at #6.
Other good stops along Calle Defensa include:
El Rastro de San Telmo
at #1047;
Lo Tenía
Mi Abuela
at #995; and
Viejo Bazar
at #945.
Masini
at Estados Unidos 402 (at Defensa) has
antique toys.
PALLAROLS
near Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo
Now in its sixth generation of providing
wealthy
porteños
with the finest silver in the
world, this fascinating shop is run by Buenos
Aires' most enduring silversmith. This dynasty
of silversmiths began in the 18th century in
Barcelona, Spain. If you're interested in taking
up the craft yourself, Pallarols also holds
classes in silversmithing.
GALPÓN DE CAMPO
Maipú 982
Country-style antiques such as hammered cop-
per pieces, ceramics and rustic-looking furni-
ture are featured here. It's a great place to pick
up pieces for a beach or country house.
