Yester-Years at theOld Masonic Temple

Set inside Rockhampton's old Masonic Temple on Kent Street, this antiques dealer trades in a specialism rare for regional Queensland: English and European sterling silver dating from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, alongside Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco jewellery. The stock extends to furniture and collectables, but the silver and period pieces are the draw, and owner Michael is known among visitors for sourcing items he does not have on hand. Reviewers routinely rate it the best antique shop in Central Queensland. Open Wednesday to Saturday with appointments otherwise, it rewards a slow browse through the grand old building as much as the cabinets. Independent and specialist, it is a genuine destination for collectors passing through the region.