"It may be news to you ."

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32522, 4 February 1971, Page 6

"It may be news to you ."

by

Jo Ann

One of Christchurch’s cleanest, most sparkling antique shops is Brandon House. And, like its surroundings, each item is clean, polished, in like-new condition. You'll see what an item looks like before you buy!

Currently, you'll find much excellent silverware and flatware. Although some pieces make good inexpensive gifts, others are collector’s items. One example: choice Sheffield Candlesticks, over 100 years old. Another example: hard-to-come-by Sheffield plated wine coasters. If you're looking for a special item, let Mr Bell keep an eye out for you. Some pieces are sold so quickly, they’re not even displayed in his store. Brandon House, 165 Victoria St., has plenty of free parking, and is open late Friday night. Member of New Zealand Antique Dealers Association. ☆☆ ☆ ☆ Now a man with a three-piece suit can wear the same pocket watch as Grandad did. Young’s Jewellers have a fabulous range of authentic, antique pocket watches and chains. They’re in perfect working order... each watch is completely cleaned, restored, and guaranteed. Girls’ the smaller antique fob watches make terrific pendants, too. See them in the window at Young’s Jewellers, Ltd., Union Centre Arcade, 103 Armagh Street. Young’s are specialists in antique jewellery. (Late night is Friday.) ☆☆ ☆ ☆ Justin’s opened their new Elsham Courts salon last week . . . displaying several new designs to prove their ability to stay way ahead of the fast-changing fashion scene! One example that an overseas visitor immediately walked away with: a one-piece jump suit. White flares below the waist were conventional enough but its long-sleeved shirt top was entirely of large, white fishnet . . . except for two patch pockets in front! More practical shoppers are checking their impressive collection in “The Linen Look." Beautifully-made frocks and outfits in the finest linen fabrics available. Distinctive, solid colours' —red, blue, green, and purple. A smart investment, linen frocks start as low as $27.95. You’ll find the new Justin’s at the Cashel Street entrance to the new Elsham Courts Arcade. Or, Justin’s Boutique, 176 Papanui Road, across from the Merivale Post Office. WATCH FOR IT! Each week, this column will provide the latest news around the Christchurch shopping scene.