THE AUCKLAND MANUFACTURED WORKS OF ART NOW ON VIEW AND FOR SALE, At tho Establishment of F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, ABE UNEQUALLED in the Southerr Hemisphere for Excellence of Workmaneliip, Artistic Designs, Purity of Gold, anc Harmonious Blending, and are well worthj the inspection of the Auckland public. Amongst the choicest of these Gems are — BROOCH and EARRINGS, made from White Cornelian found at Tapu Creek, and mounted in pure Gold, which makes a beautiful set, well adapted for a wedding present. GREENSTONE and QUARTZ BROOCD and EARRINGS, cross emblem, and designed for miniature at the back. This set, for workmanship, could not be excelled by the best house in London. GENTS' SIGNET RINGS, Quartz and Greenstone, forming the handsomest article of that description ever turned out of a New Zealand workshop. These articles alone are worthy of inspection. SHIELD BROOCH and EARRINGS, Greenstone and Caledonian Quartz. This is decidedly the gem of the season, the lanidary wor^, as also the gold mounting, being very chaste. MASONIC SOLITAIRES (Square and Compass) ; tbe only set ever made in Greenstone and Quartz, and the finest specimen of lopidary work in New Zealand. BROOCH and EARRINGS, made from black stone found at Mair's Island, which takes a beautiful polish, and when, as in this set, inlaid with rich Quartz and set in Thames Gold, forms a pleasing contrast. Twenty HANDSOME GREENSTONE BROOCHES, all different patterns, the designs of which cannot be excelled. Twenty QUARTZ BROOCHES, cut from the richest and fin st quartz that could be procured, of different patterns and handsomely mounted. A Large Stock of GREENSTONE EARRINGS, all patterns and sizes, tastefully mounted in Thames Gold, from 25s to £5. Twenty-five pair of Handsome QUARTZ EARRINGS, of various designs. About one hundred GREENSTONE DROPS and MERES, all cut from the best stone. Forty CALEDONIAN DROPS, mounted and unmounted, cue from one of the finest specimens ever taken out of that claim. Every shareholder should take this'opportunity of obtaining a memento of that far-famed mine. Thirty Gents' QUARTZ DROPS, from all the leading claims on the Thames Goldfields. Twenty-five QUARTZ LOCKETS, different designs, for ladies' and gentlemen.Ten GREENSTONE LOCKETS. Twenty GREENSTONE, and QUARTZ CROSSES, of different designs and superior workmanship. Five MASONIC EMBLEMS,; made from Greenstone and Thames Quartz, and which form very handsome ornaments for the watch chain. Thirty Plain Substantial Leaf BROOCHES, made from Thames Gold, which, for variety of design, cannot be surpassed. Fifty Diggers' Colonial GOLD RINGS, different patterns, very substantial. A Large Assortmentof Ladies' Colonial GOLD RINGS, leaf patterns. Twenty-five QUARTZ PINS, .from different claims. Ten Handsome Gents' Mosaic SCARF PINS, in Greenstone and Caledonian Quartz, forming the most tasteful design ever yet produced. _____ Twenty Sets QUARTZ and GREENSTONE STUDS, LINKS, and COLLAR BUTTONS, which, for variety and beauty of de.ign, are not to be equalled. Twenty Colonial-made ALBERTS, some of the ihandsomest patterns in Auckland. I Two Hundred pairs Latest Fashion EAR- ■ RINGS. Oi , T . ...„.„ ; . [■ A Small Choice Selection of ENGLISH JEWELLERY, consisting of Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, &c , &c. y The whole forming the FINEST COLLECTION COLONIAL JEWELLERY IN NEW ZEALAND. Colonial Gold Alberts made to order; highest price given for rich Quartz ; Thames Gold purchased ; Watches and -Clocks of every description repaired ; satisfaction guaranteed. Jewellery repaired and made to order in any design that can be executed in any other part of the colonies. <'v r The enterprising proprietor will. take great pleasure at any time in showing ladies or gentlemen over the factories who are desirous of inspecting the different processes which these beautiful articles undergo before reaching perfection, either in the lapidary or jewel-lery-manufacturing department. AH goods marked in plain figures. F. H. LEWISSON, WHOLESALE & RETAIL COLOMIAL JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Union Bank, and next door to Cater, bootmaker. ~.,-// W. NIGHTINGALE, UPHOLSTERER & FRENCH POLISHER Ktlbee Pass Road,. (Next door to Queen's Hotel), Auckland, BEGS to inform the Gentry of Auckland and its vicinity that he has worked for the Trade exclusively for the last eleven years, and that he now intends working on his account; and, having had thirty years' experience in the above business, guarantees every satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage and support. Old Furniture repaired and made equal to All kind. of. wood imitated, and Old Mattresses re-mai&f gSjLJLAIi'.' 'jr-OIFM ■'. A.:'., -^ lr. ,h
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 559, 25 October 1871, Page 4
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717Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 559, 25 October 1871, Page 4
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