Churchill Auctions

Hutt News, Volume 16, Issue 22, 4 November 1942, Page 4

Churchill Auctions

Already there is wide-spread intciesL 111 the forthcoming sale 01 rare books, pictures, manuscripts, antiques and art objects which have been collected throughout the length ana breadth of the Wellington Pro vince to be sold on behau of the i atriotic funds A laig3 eomm.ttee of prominent individuals has 101 some months now been engaged in seeking guts laid it is reaiiy remarkable just liow big a response lias L'eon lorthcoimng. .uany ioh. iiave parted with goods winch te Liiem have both a sentimental ana intrinsic value, and it is iioped tlun a very large sum will be raised m the result of their generosity. Tut central item, of course, is the Churchill Book which was given by the Irion. Winston Churchill to the Prime Minister, Mr. l'eter Praser, and already some substantial, bids, the latest 01 vh.ch is JwiiU to couk from Auckland, has been made fo; it. This is the largest art sale evei held in New Zealand and should be of vast interest to collectors and the general public alike. Collectors wil. be most interested in the rare docu hionts and books but l'or the general public there is a wide variety o. articles of furniture, ornaments, valuablo linen, and many items that would grace any home. Admission to the sale is by cata iOgue which can be procured iron V. liitcombe and Tomos Ltd., C. A mnes Ltd., Turn'ouli Library, Public Li Diary or the Hon. Organiser. The sa;e will commence at 11 a.m ana will continue all day at the Jacobean Rooms, Kirkcaldie and Staines Ltd, Wellington.