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Canada - Starting Autumn 08

Kozlov Centre Magic

The October Roadshow

In a dream of a Roadshow that extended to 3 days and hosts for the 6th time, Barries Kozlov Centre did it again. Turning up a staggering array of wonderful, rare and precious heirlooms and delivering us, some incredible stories.
Fortunately, the New VR were on hand with live TV coverage when it all started to happen!

"Paintings found in the garbage!"

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No.1 was an oil painting by Bouvard found in the rubbish!

Number 2-

Frank Armingtons

A French Meadow.

Sir William Fettes Douglas

3-Olivetti

With paintings coming our of the woodwork,It was quality all the way

 F.M Evans

Newlyn School

Emile Gallé the greatest master of Art Nouveau glass

- A Wonderful

miniature

A Mystery Toronto Fireman?

The $30,000.00

Rolex Oyster watch
destined for a Yard Sale!

Londons three day sell out at White Oaks Mall brought us more Medals, another very rare Doulton piece, lots of first edition books, many more fine paintings and a lesson to us all...

A Million Dollars worth of fakes in less than five minutes flat!

Remember it's "Buyer beware!"

When a picture has a name plaque on the frame

or a label glued on the back, it does not necessarily mean that your painting is by a Turner, a Renoir, Tom Thomson, or in this case John Constable!

If it's too good to be true...it usually is.

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George III

Sterling Silver

Fakes Faux or Fiction? Our TOP TEN

Glasswear page under construction

L.S. Lowry?

I don't think so!

Another Fake?

How to spot them

Mr Armfield I presume?

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)

Is one of Canada's most best loved and critically acclaimed authors. She produced more than 20 novels and other books and is best known for her, Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Kilmeny of the Orchard and others.

We had both an avid collector and completely separately, a relative in to see us in London. Both had extensive numbers of her first edition works and signed copies.

In themselves, excellent collectible investments for the future.

Manitoban Marvels

Featuring: Brandon and Winkler

It never ceases to amaze us what people have got tucked away under the bed, in the attic or in this case, hidden in the BARN!!!

The array of varied Treasures that were in store for us in the communities of Brandon and Winkler in Manitoba this week was quite off the wall. Take this.

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To young to vote?

but not to young to lay down his life for for his homeland during the American civil war. This Was17 year old Thomas Mc Trevor, pictured here in a charcoal enhansed photograph from the 1880's.

It was brought in by a decendant. Sadly Thomas died of measles and complications and now lies in the tiny cemetary of the town of Edwards, in upper New York state.

This is a classic, 1946 British built, Douglas T35 Motorbike with only 400 miles on the clock.

It had somehow made its way over from blighty after the war. What a head turner this was, showing up at the Brandon Roadshow. such a change from vases & paintings!

Paintings

Albert Einstein Autograph

Bought from a library clearance sale, here's one that nearly got away. hidden Inside the book, signed in ink by the great man himself, The only image in the book to bear a real signature

is this Lawren Harris?

Rare Stamps.

But just 'How rare' is An 1840 English Penny BlacK?

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Military Medals and Orders

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here are just three from a collection of over 20.

don't sniff at that!

Handel Lamp

Handel glass was made by Philip Handel working in Meriden, Connecticut, from 1885 and in New York City from 1893 to 1933. The firm made art glass and other types of lamps. Handel shades were made not only of leaded glass in a style reminiscent of Tiffany but also of reverse painted glass. Handel also made vases and other glass objects.

Brampton-September: Perhaps a rare Canadian Masterpiece

Amongst a fine array of British American & European works was this unsigned landscape, trimmed down to fit its frame.

Yes i think it could be too!

Franklin Carmichael, A.J. Casson & Edwin Holgate

This brings to 43, the number of previously unlisted Group of Seven works uncovered at the Roadshow

Other Canadian paintings by: W.G Roberts, Samuel Borenstein,

W. J Phillips, W.P Weston, J. P Lemieux, Riorden & Flather

Then Nijinski, a $1-00 Yard sale monster leapt in at $5,000.00!

St. Catherines

Alongside Toulouse Lautrecs' 1893

Litho Poster 'Aristide Bruant'

Direct decendents of one of Britains greatest artists, John Constable, brought in a rare family heirloom to Shoppers World.

A map of England & Wales, we are lead to believe, drawn by John Constables 2nd. son in 1840.

Take a look at this outstanding C.1920s Miniature Ladies Bureaux. Measuring only 12.5" high, it's an exact replica of a full sized piece right down to the dove tailing and wood inlay. Attributed to 'Harold Winlove' Furniture maker to her Majesty the Queen. $2,000-$2,500

Honouring us with a rare glimpse of real Canadian history, St Catherines 'Pen Centre' unveiled a remarkable secret treasure during the second week in September. One of the more dramatic finds on the Roadshow tour to date.

A violent encounter at Ridgeway on the Niagara Peninsula erupted between some 1500 combatants when the Fenian Brotherhood's force of Civil War veterans lead by John O'Neill breached the border.

 Lt. Col. Alfred Booker led some 900 Canadian militia against the 800 Fenian Raiders who had crossed the Niagara River near Fort Erie and were on their way to Port Colborne when they were confronted by the Canadians. Booker unfortunately mistook Fenian scouts for cavalry and ordered his men, who were mainly young students, into a square formation.

In the confusion, the Fenians, who were battle hardy Civil War veterans, charged with drawn bayonets.  

It was an event that was to leave long lasting scars on the history of Canada, the United States and Ireland.

A young rifleman from the Hamilton Redcoats captured the battle of Ridgeway in a small, naiive, yet poignant painting which appeared out of the mists of time in St Catherines.

We will be showing it to you later, on 'Treasures that Talk.

Marsh's other winners:An Art Deco Vase from the porcelain factory of the Swedish company Gustavsberg
German Porcelain Eagle, C.1880's- Russian Brass Samovar
18K Gold Pocket Watch - George V Gallantry Medal

It's only every now & then that an exceptionally rare book comes to light. Some 300 years on, this one, rescued from Nazi bookburning in the main square of the Italian town of Ferrandina in Matera, was to surface once again at the Pen Centre.

The Pen Report:  September

Significant examples of fine art appeared in the guise of works by Salvator Rosa, Maud Earl - 1863-1943, Mozart Rottman (Hungarian 1874-1945) and Buscher.

The Group of Sevens' Arthur Lismer (1885-1969) and notable Canadians, Gaston Rebry, Tom Roberts and Suzor-Cote also emerging.Interestingly, the 1500's and 1700's were classically represented, (three dimensionally for a change,) with silver and bronze plaquettes by Galenzzo Mondella (called Moderno) and Jonas Siber, gracing us with an appearance.

"Could this be proof that Lemuel Gullivers land of Lilliput actually existed?"

"Ah well, perhaps not."  Still, this intriguing collection of incredibly worked boots, only a few inches long are likely cobblers samples. They walked away from the Pen Centre with a hefty value of around $4,000.00

Rosa   

   Lismer

Marshall revelled in the presence of acres of fine collectibles which included a very rare Waltham, Canadian Pacific Railway Watch easily "the Best Railway Watch I have ever seen!!"

Roadshow FACTOID

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln carried and wore a silver cased Waltham? According to Carl Sandburg, his official biographer, it was
his pride and joy and he carried it where ever he travelled.

Other stars of the show: A Gustav Becker Vienna Regulator Clock at $3,500- $4,000. A Burl mixing Bowl c.1840s, $6,000.00 -$8,000.00. A German Music Box at $5,000. A fine Reverse Painted lamp, a Weller American Art Pottery Planter, Italian Micro Mosaic Mirror and an English Art Deco Teaset.

There were also several unusual and rare books, maps, atlasses and autographs too.

The Consumate Professional

Seen here persuading the Treasures to Talk and reveal their hidden secrets.

Is our resident Antiques and Collectibles expert, Marshall Gummer, reaching for new heights in his quest for knowledge.

Day one in Dartmouth

heralded in 2 separate Madonnas.

1 is a 14th C. carving at $500,000.00, the other a worthless, yet priceless - tragic relic of the Halifax Explosion.

Hanging on the one remaining wall, this scarred and battered chromolithograph was the only thing left of the home of one ladies grandfather when he returned to the house overlooking the harbour

James proudly presented us with his with his great, great , great, great grandfathers medal;

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Awarded to

Major Gen. Sir.Duncan MacPherson in the 1840'

The second highest order of chivalry in England. it is today, the premier meritorious Order of the Crown.

Principally awarded to serving officers of the armed forces as well as to a limited number of civilian servants of the Crown who are not members of the Foreign Service. Originally membership comprised the Sovereign, the Great Master of the Order, and 36 Knights Grand Cross.  james is perfectly entitiled to wear this hoour with pride on behalf of his ancestor.

New Glasgow & Nova Scotia: Hundreds flock to mall for the third SELL OUT Maritime Roadshow with Sell outs at Penhorn Mall and the Amherst Centre, turns up well over over 2 million.

Roadshow appraisers Marshall Gummer and David Freeman

fiming for 'Treasures that Talk'

in Prince Rupert Island with 'Primetime Adventures'

PRINCE RUPERT IN

PRINCE RUPERT!

Below: Filming in Tererace BC, at Doug and Geraldines' with a collection of over 200 dolls that she knows by name!

See, programme One of the new series.

"Watson adopts the British Roadshow"

Prince Ruperts most distinguished canine adopted the British Artiques Roadshow and the' Treasures that Talk' team as his very own during the week long stay on the island, becoming our first self proclaimed mascot.

ELKFORD & Cranbrook BC.

Darlene Dautel drove 12 hrs and 800 miles from Grande Prairie Alberta to be at the 2 day 'Elkford' Sell out Roadshow, 'just to be there!'

Now she's aiming to organise a roadhow later in the year in the small but arty community of Beaverlodge -Alberta.

Of course, we said yes.

Likewise, Mr and Mrs Mueller made the 8 1/2 hour trek from Maple Ridge in Vancouver to the tiny township of Elkford who were such wonderful hosts to us up in the Rockies. They wanted to see the appraisers for a second time in a month, this time with another 15 items!

Canada's Rugby Union Tour of Japan in 1932 featured in Maple Ridge BC, with this signed programme from a Steward of the Empress liner which took them.

Wetaskiwin - Alberta:

EDMONTON Northgate Centre.

Edmonton turns out in force and reveals nearly $2,000,000.00 in treasures over the three day extended sell out event at the Northgate Centre.

Saskatchewan:

Kindersley, Swift Current

North Battleford.

Just a week before, Edmonton, Saskatchewan became a secret Canadian treasure in itself, revealing over $1,400,000.00 in finds and family heirlooms.

Just when an where you least expect it...a stunning English sampler from 1821 illustrating Lincoln cathedral shows up. Probably the best I've ever seen!

Put alongside this cast metal bank 'Teddy and the Bear' in mint condition and never taken out of its box.......their cumulative face value exceeds $25,000.00

Irene's delighted, as her 10 cent yard sale find is not 'just a tile'. It turns out to be KPM plaque by Mengler & topping $2500.00

Lloyds English school oil of a stable

interior of 1832

Snap! Unusual to have two of a kind

on the same morning

SARNIA- Ontario

In March:

Quality was in profusion in the city of Sarnia and is typified by this wonderful Art Deco dressing table set. (Left)

We were priviledged to see some quite remarkable treasures that ranged from Tiffany on one hand through to Tibetan Thangkas (Prayerflags) on the other. This went right across the collectibles board to irreplaceable art works by Honour Daumier, Donato de Creti, 1671-1749, Fernand Leger and Fritz Gartner to this quite charming painting by the remarkable Canadian artist Maud Lewis 1903-1970.

Maud Lewis

Chilean artist ''Carmen Cereceda'

'The Evening Song' 53 x 35"

Cereceda was assistant to and trained under the hugely famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera who was a social realist and muralist and considered the greatest Mexican painter of the twentieth century. Cereceda exhibited all over the world, from Brazil to New York, Spain, Italy, the USSR, China & Canada and is still working painting murals and frescos in South America.

This specially commissioned work along with its conceptual drawings has been recently inherited by a Sarnia man. Simply put, it's quite superb.

                                                                                                                         Crazy quilt of the decade.
The true origins crazy quilts are unsure but it's thought they began with thrifty Colonists in early days of America. This is an outstanding example, covered with embroidery representing favorite memories and images with featured initials and good luck symbols. Clearly this was the the creation of an intelligent, cultured needlewoman in about 1850.

Our consultant crazy quilt expert, pictured above...confers!

BRAMPTON Ontario:

Riocans 'Shoppers World' became the second

'Sell Out' host of the year in February.

One of the weirdest items we've ever seen, was this 'Desert Rose' (left)) which the owner was told was 'petrified camel urine' that forms flowers under desert sands with the passage of time. Or the passage of camels in this case!It 'petrifies' me to hear that people believe old wives tales like that. 'Rosette' or 'Desert Rose' as its better known, is simply a mineral formation of Barite or sometimes Gypsum with concentric aggregates resembling rose flowers and usually brown in colour. Definitely not camel.......sorry.

Elvis Presley

A pair of photographs taken by a fan were autographed by the 'King' himself and are definitely one offs

In January, was a spectacular four day sell out, as hundreds flocked to the centre, braving the appalling -28 conditions which completely messed up our gearbox and befuddled the brakes! 

The dramatic and valuable heirlooms we saw are too numerous to mention so here's just a few stars:

Filming for: Treasures that Talk.

Paintings:

Jacob Maris, Circle of Guido Reni, Leonardo Cremonini, C.F,Ulrich, Stanhope Forbes, Elizabeth Adelle Forbes, Franz Johnston, M. Macdonald, J.H Hill, Walter Langley, W.Casley, G. Armfield. Degas and Picasso drawings

There were many life time missions to find out more info: Notably

A bottle of vintage Queen Anne Scotch (company later bought by Seagrams)

Then there was a French Clock assembled in Scotland???

A Lady with 5 pages of research on Pedestrain British  Plates.

And sadly, as is always far too common, many more horror stories about dealers and auctioneers.

Art Deco Storks fashioned for the Czar.

Paintings:

Wonderful landscape paintings by Breanski, Daubigny & Eberhardt Viegener, alongside fine works by Stanhope Forbes, Franz Johnston, Rysselberghe, Serrure, Maccord, Koets, Dominguez, Robillot, and Fleury amongst others, took the fine art values to over $750,000 at the two Riocan malls.

It was the weird and wonderfuls time yet again, a rams head pass around Snuff Mull designed for the officers mess.(below)

Contrary to popular myth...it has nothing to do with the Mull of Kintyre!

British-Marine Artist Phillip. J. Ouless

1817-1885

"Father Mattheu"

RARE George III Peace Medal emerges in Barrie, Ontario:

Its secret past, a huge mystery.

During the War of 1812, British authorities in Canada mounted a vigorous campaign, through their licensed traders in upper Louisiana, to restore their own medals to the hands of the Indians and take away the American models Lewis and Clark, Zebulon Pike and others had so freely given. So effective were the British efforts that American authorities were still trying to restore the right medals to Indian hands twenty years after winning the war!!!

 At issue and presented to first nation leaders for their support and that of their people for their collaboration with the Brits, was the fine example of a George III medal pictured above. This piece was ancestrally inherited through the ages by its proud first nation owner, a lady from Barrie, complete with its august image of the North American colonists' nemesis, King George William Frederic, of the German house of Hanover. He, as you know, was king of England, Scotland, Ireland and the far-flung British Empire, from 1760 through until 1814.

The obverse (to the left) of the 76-millimeter silver disc reads "Georgius III, Dei Gratia" - "George the Third, Thanks to God." On the reverse (right) is the elaborate royal coat of arms. (Shown R)

 Makes you think just how, or even whether, the ancient & archaic principles of heraldry managed to clamber over the language and cultural barriers that separated Briton from tribal Indian. Then you ask, would the power and might of the symbolically crowned lion, representing the medieval house of Plantaganet, be recognized as a counterpart of the Indians' grizzly bear?

I wonder what on earth did the Indians think of the unicorn depicted on the right side of the reverse, or of the principle of "purity" it was supposed to represent and how would the 14th-century origins of the Order of the Garter be explained, or that , Honi soit qui mal y pense -"Shamed be he who thinks evil of it." I wonder how many different interpretations might have been devised for that cryptic royal motto, Dieu, et Mon Droit -"God and My Right."  Certainly there is enough content in King George's shiny little gift, so chock full of history and symbolism, to fill a whole evening with stories and explanations. One thing for certain. This is a very proud inheritance indeed. So proud and so valued by tribal leaders that many went to their graves with their trophies. But why on earth were the British medal makers thinking about in not putting a hole in it so it could be worn, as did Tecumseh, around his neck.Did they think it would end up in some chiefly tribal trophy case with the Wedgewood?????

Easily the largest single collection of English moorcroft Pottery Marshall has seen showed up in Ottawa. A quality gift from friend! 

Rare 'Eventide' Vase                                                                       Charlotte Rhead

A Superb Wilkinson Rubaiyat Ware Vase

Gallee

                                Persian Moorcroft Jardiniere C 1910

 Miafiorri Paperweight

Early Powder horns decorated with mermaids, ships and inscribed with the owners name and date, all dating from 1700 onwards showed up at 1000 Islands Mall. The dish shaped end caps denote use by seafarers and were held in place by bone or wooden pins. If metal nails or pins were used, you'd have a prospective nail bomb on your hands if the powder ignited! The flat bases indicate land forces use

Adams Great Aunt Veras Legacy'

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Hidden away in North Bay for decades, was this remarkably well kept Punkinhead Teddy Considering he kept guard in the porch for years it's quite incredible he didn't wander off!

In this condition he's worth a small fortune and undoubtedly will find himself under lock and key from now on!INFORMATIONPunkinhead was commissioned in 1950 by Eatons, a department store in Canada who launched 'Punkinhead' for the Christmas season of 1948. He was made in England by Merrythought at Coalbrookdale (now Ironbridge) in Shropshire. Which after expansion in 1935, became the largest soft toy factory in England. His body was made of brown mohair with a gold mohair chest and ear linings and velvet muzzle. His white mohair top-knot is very distinctive and he was dressed felt shorts, which are oftenmissing today. Punkinhead is considered to be the forerunner to 'Cheeky'.   The soft toy was an instant marketing winner as the hero in the story of a little bear who eventually gets to be in the Santa Claus Parade and charmed children for the next decade. With Eatons distributing story booklets of the little bear's adventures and following up by featuring Punkinhead on records and television commercials, it was a huge success.
The marketing tale of the incredible rise of Punkinhead is found in Eaton's Sales Department and "branded line" files at theArchives of Ontario (see F 229-69 Records of the Eaton's Housefurnishings Merchandise Office

Today, we were all thinking of Adams Great Aunt Vera who was certainly smiling down on him at the Pembroke Roadshow.The inadvertantly shrewed lady would have never beleived that this little painting purchased from her good friend, the Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis for just $3.00, could ever be worth around $5,000.00. Well, today...... it and the other 2 you bought are as well Aunty!

This is a charming painting of loggers with a view through the gap towards the basin.

Stunning KPM plaque

This fine hand painted Berlin Porcelain KPM Plaque is in beautiful condition.With a value over $5,000.00 US, it was a great start for the Roadshow and a real surprise for the owner. 

KPM refers to Berlin porcelain but the same initials were used alone and in combination with other symbols by several German porcelain makers. They include the Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur of Berlin, initials used in mark, 1823-1847; Meissen, 1723-1724 only; Krister Porzellan Manufaktur in Waldenburg, after 1831; Kranichfelder Porzellan Manufaktur in Kranichfeld, after 1903; and the Kiste Porzellan Manufaktur in Scheibe,

after 1838.

Gary Seaton with his hand carved plaque and frame, made by GUSTAV REINHARDT, a German prisoner of war, (1914-18) held in FORT HENRY Kingston. Novemeber 13th 1915 in cell Number 4. A sad yet wonderful piece of early 20C. Kingstonian Folk art with quite a

story to tell.

That's one expensive Cuppa

A rare Shelley-Art Deco Flower cup & saucer.

Logan and Jenna Snelgrove and their Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk c.1910. It belonged to their Great, Great Grandfather Logan who used it as a child.

We are told that J.F.K. himself, used this silver napkin ring when visiting Audrey Howards' family in New Ross, Ireland.

They apparently hosted a dinner for the great man back in 1962. It's one of 1 of 12 place settings, but Kennedy graciously declined the gift as it would 'Spoil the set!'

Born Princess May of Teck she was Queen consort of Great Britain & wife of George V. The autograph was in the form of a private letter written to British artist Burleigh-Bruel

accompanying a fine example of his Welsh water colour work.

1000 Islands Mall

ALL SMILES:

Gerard Geneau with his unique early 20C. galvanised tin trailing OMPAH - A minnow boat which made the bait minnow swim along in their cage and stay fresher. It sailed in at a cool $1,500.00

RARE Antiquarian BOOKS:

We were once again priviledged indeed to see two fine works amongst many leather bound tomes and rare books presented to us in addition to a fine hand drawn map of Cornwall and an early coloured Canadian Provincial Railway Map.

Easily the best examples we have seen in Canada were:

John Speed. 1552-1629

The History of Great Britain under the conquest of the Romans & Saxons Danes and Normans

WILLIAM GEORGE BROWNE (1768-1813)

Travels in Africa Egypt and Syria.

Wm. Browne was British traveler and explorer in Central Africa and the Middle East and was the first European to describe Darfur, a Muslim sultanate of Bilad as-Sudan, now part of the Sudan.

Browne was forcibly detained in Darfur (1793-96) and published his account of the event in Travels in Africa, in 1799. The work was full of valuable information but, from the abruptness and dryness of the style, it never became tremendously popular.

That's probably why it's now VERY rare.The two works alone were valued at around $15,000.00

Walter Langley 1852-1922 (British)

A stunning Water Colour

Walter Langley was one of the founders of the acclaimed Newlyn School and one of its greatest exponents in capturing dramatic character with every stroke.

       Pictured above is Mr W.Casley, who's Grandfather was the great British artist William Casley.

Wm Casley Snr. was best known for his sea scapes and was given this wonderful watercolour personally by Walter Langley under whom he trained in Cornwall many years ago.

A Fine Antique Silver Chanukah Menorah

Beauty and functionality all in one:

People of the Jewish faith around the world, celebrate the holiday of Chanukah-the Festival of Lights.

Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev but the starting date on the western calendars varies from year to year. This very special occassion celebrates events that took place over 2,300 years ago in Judea, now in the land of Israel. Chanukah Menorahs come in all shapes and sizes and consist of eight candle holders (one for each night) and an extra candle holder for the shamash (the candle used to light the others). The lights of the Chanukah menorah are more than simply a reminder of ancient miracles, they are meant to provide inspiration and illumination in our contemporary daily lives.This beautiful Menorah is likely German and was inherited by its current owner who would never sell it for any price. Such is its family value and cultural significance.

Mr Stewarts Antique camera, photographic object d'art and paraphernalia was quite unique.
This custom made, studio style-swivel base, boxed extending - leather bellowed camera, built in 1887, was crafted by his great grandfather and fashioned from a cherry tree felled in a storm, from his back garden. This irreplaceable instrument, with hand tooled, brass fixtures and fittings and brass cased lens, by Lancaster and Sons, Birmingham. Measuring: 9 ” x 9" x 4" extending to 12 " approx. Came complete with a huge array of original studio and dark room paraphenalia including a detailed diary following the development and building of this fine piece.

Camilla and Karlyle Robinson missed their skating lessons, both developing strange and sudden illnesses, just to get to the Barrie Roadshow. Their carved wooden candlestick with the distinctive crown headed wrought iron pin...was it, Buccaneer or Pioneer?Pirate it may be girls but it's still an antique of the future.

Martha Robitaille at Midland, with her vintage 'Sisters of the Good Shepheard', travelling suitcase organ, made in Windsor in   1890

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LISTOWEL And a strange find from the crawl space in the attic!

This German made Hygrometer.

Another Winner by all accounts!

From the Canadian Group of Seven master - Franz Hans Johnston.

His 'Water Lilly' - executed in tempera, was, we are told, one of his personal favourites.

It turned up "out of the blue," in Orillia and proved to be an exceptional find for the owner who always dreamed of going to Paris.

They will now be able to.

One of the Finds of the Tour

Sir Arthur Elsley

The British Victorian genius.

This huge work entitled: 'This little piggy' 

And at 1000 Islands Mall

An authenticity issue

This puzzler...is it by Amos Cassioli (1832-1891)

Cassioli was an  Italian - Professor, Academy of Fine Arts Florence, Italy. He painted a magnificent  20 x 30" masterpiece titled:
Paolo andFfracesca' The Kiss' which weighs in at over $20,000.00

But its still in a museum Italy!

So what do we have here?

A 7 foot - Latex model of Superman: This one thrown over Niagara Falls! - Christopher Reeves body double for the movie Superman II.

Lassie's Autograph!  Oh come on!

A Zulu warriors war spear, said to be taken from the body of Napoleon III !

Da Vinci?

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