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Auctions AUCTION SALE OF ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS TO BE HELD IN THE WOOL EXCHANGE—WHITELEIGH AVENUE CHRISTCHURCH ON THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1978 COMMENCING al 6.30 P.M. FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL ANTIQUE AND FINE ART AUCTION SALES held by our company, Wrightson NMA Limited. Christchurch, will be holding the above sale as advertised and are calling for entries. We have been fortunate to secure the services of Mr John F. Morrison, qualified lecturer and valuer of antiques, etc., who will be available to offer advice to both purchasers and vendors. Limited Number of Entries Accepted. Entries Close Friday, April 21. Entry Forms available from the Auctioneers. 189 CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, AND BRANCHES. Phone—--796-460, Business; Lyt. 7076, John Morrison; 555-765, Graeme Robertson.

2665 AN OUTSTANDING SALE OF ANTIQUES AND FINE ART IN NEW SURROUNDINGS THURSDAY APRIL 13 AT 11 A.M. AT THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES HALL CORNER CAMBRIDGE TERRACE AND GLOUCESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. AN IMPRESSIVE collection of high quality Period Furniture in Burr Walnut, Rosewood, Mahogany and Kauri. In addition to various Tables, Chiffoniers, Chests, Dining and Easy Chairs, Chaise Longues, Cabinets, Pole Screens etc., exceptional pieces include Vic. Mahog. Cheval Dressing Table, Regency Rosewood Mirror backed open Cabinet, French Burr Walnut Lady’s Writing Table, Lady’s Mahog. Eescritoire Display Cabinet. Burr Walnut 4 tier Corner Whatnot, Georgian Mahog. Writing Bureau, Hanging Corner Cabinet, and Combination Bookcase-Dresser, a Victorian Mahogany Writing Bureau-Chest, interesting Clocks etc. Important Paintings include works by Van der Velden (as illustrated), I. R. Lee R.A., J.M. Madden, Bruce Harvey, Thomas‘Cane, A. A. Deans, C. Maison, Sylvester Stannard, Hans-Hanson R.S.W., E. W. Christmas. J. Balfour, W. Menzies Gibb, C. Savage, Marcus King etc., together with a number of fine English Watercolours and 19th Century Oils. C: ■ P. VAN DER VELDEN, WATERCOLOUR. “FLIGHT." An interesting collection of Sterling Silver includes an exceptional Newcastle Geo II Loving Cup, Pair Geo 111 Casters (as illustrated), a large, handled Rose Bowl, lidded Coffee Hug and many good Victorian and Edwardian pieces. ■ ** A P* W GEORGE II STERLING SILVER LOVING CUP. NEWCASTLE, 1757. PAIR GEORGE 111 STERLING SILVER CASTERS, LONDON 1797. Attractive and early Ceramics including fine signed pieces Of Royal Worcester, and Royal Doulton. and numerous pieces of Wedgwood, Royal Crown Derby, Meissen. Dresden, Coalport, Moorcroft, Limoges etc., early pieces include Copeland Parian Bust, exceptional set of early Mason Jugs, Barr Flight and Barr Worcester Plate and interesting Pratt Pot Lids. A wide selection of important and early Jewellery includes valuable Diamond rings, fine pearl and opal Pendants, good brooches, ladies Evening Bas. in solid Gold, Jong Amber Necklace, Gold Lockets, Bangles, Bracelets etc. Interesting and unusual items include an old Sextant, Edwardian Swiss Musical Box, Ericson Desk Telephone, 19th Century French Barometer etc. Coins include a Proof Set, Virgin Islands and Great Britain Mint Sets. The sale also includes many good pieces of Plated Ware, Brass and Copper including two Warming Pans, Pair of early Le Blond Prints etc., etc. Attractive early Glassware includes fine Goblets and Liqueur Glasses, Victorian cased Glass, and pair early 19th Century Decanters etc. Fully descriptive catalogue available $l.OO. Viewing Wednesday April 12. 10 a.m. — 4.30 pjn. 7 p.m. — 9.30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. morning of sale. Further particulars: McCROSTIE’S FINE ART AUCTIONS, LTD, 182 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. ■ 2953