of Works of Art and Curios of every kind in the possession of private individuals, now for
sale or wanted.
January, 1932
Collectors and Dealers should carefully read these Advertisements.
SPECIAL NOTICE. —The charge is 4 d. per word, minimum 5/-, which must be prepaid and sent not later than the 16 th of the month to appear in the month following. Special terms for illustrated an
nouncements can be obtained from the Advertisement Manager, I, Duke Street, St. James’s, London, S. W. I, to whom all letters should be addressed. Advertisers can and should have their addresses inserted, for
which the usual charge of 4 d. per word is made. Replies addressed to this office should be clearly
marked with the Register Number (great care being taken that the correct one is given) on the lefthand top corner of the envelope. They are forwarded immediately on receipt.
No responsibility is taken by the Proprietors of “ The Connoisseur ” with regard to any sales effected.


FOR SALE


For Sale. — Genuine Oil Painting, 40 by 30 in., signed J. Callow, 1873. Title: “ A Stiff Breeze off Ports
mouth Harbour. ” Beautiful condition. Photo. Price £35. Dixon, Georgene Bungalow, Fair View, Harton, South Shields.
For Sale. — Rare Venetian Hoop-skirt Chair. Graceful in design. Antique cover. Photograph on request.
Box 108, Norwich, Conn., United States.
For Sale. — Collection Staffordshire Figures and Animals. No lists. View London, N. W. Write W. O., c/o Vickers, 24, Austin Friars, E. C. 2.


NOVEMBER ISSUE


The plates numbers I and 4 in Messrs. Frost and Reed’s November advertisement, page xv, were unfortunately incorrectly placed and should have been reversed.
Chippendale and Sheraton Bookcases, Sheraton Sideboards, Chippendale Chairs, Tables and Bureaux, Jacobean Chairs, Oak Chests, Welsh Dressers, Queen Anne Chairs, Tables and Bureaux, Old China Tea, Dinner and Dessert Services, Oak Prints, Sheffield Plate, etc.


Mrs. F. A. TIGHE




31, Sidney Road, Stockwell Road, Brixton, London, S. W. 9


(Five minutes from Stockwell Tube)
Autograph Letters. — Advertiser, owner of probably the most extensive collection in the world of rare and interesting autograph letters, wishes to open up
correspondence with Collectors everywhere, especially U. S. A., either to sell or exchange duplicates. Can offer Collection 2, 500 Theatrical Letters, including marvellous letters all Stage Celebrities, also Collection 2, 000 Naval, including wonderful letters of all famous Admirals of surpassing historical interest;
or 2, 000 Literary, many quite unique. Also similar collections Scientific, Political and Royal, Church, Military, Art, etc. To an American Collector wishing to start a fine collection, can offer superb collection ten thousand letters embracing all sections, either loose or in classified folios with portraits. Enquiries and correspondence invited. In exchanges desires good letters Doctor Sam Johnson, Charlotte Brontë, W. M. Thackeray, Jane Austen, Keats, Robert Burns, Poe, George Washington, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Charles Dickens, etc. References exchanged. W. C. G. Ludford, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Cables: Ludford, Fouroaks, England. ”


SILHOUETTES


COLLECTORS AND DEALERS. Fine Original Silhouettes painted on Plaster, Convex Glass, Ivory bronzed or tinted colour. In old brass oval, papier-mâché, and maple frames. Rings, Lockets, Bracelets with Sil
houette Clasps, and Historical
Silhouette Porcelain.
NO MODERN FAKES.
5, 600 Silhouettes, named and dated, in the original folios of August Edouart, 1826-1839, taken in England,
Scotland and Ireland.
Write and ask if your Grandparents are amongst them.
Facsimiles of Edouart’s 3, 700 named and dated AMERICAN PORTRAITS, taken 1839-1849 in the United States.
Catalogues of British or American
1/3 each, post free.
Write: “SILHOUETTE ” BOX,
c/o “THE CONNOISSEUR, ”
1, DUKE STREET, ST. JAMES’S, LONDON, S. W. 1.
Miss Harriett Knapp, painted on plaster by Miers. First
London label. STAMPS
We hold a most complete stock of Stamps of all countries, from common kinds to rarities. Want lists a speciality. 80-page Catalogue free. BRIDGER & KAY, Ltd., 170, Strand, London, W. C. 2