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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 74, 23 March 1912, Page 6

A Poplar workman dropped in for a bit of luck through visiting Christie’s .with a domestic relic for sale. Modestly he displayed a blue and white plate which had been in the family for many years, but was sadly put out when he learnt that it was merely of the kitchen cupboard dynasty'. As ho turned to go, the courteous expert, taking pity, asked him what he had rolled up under his arm. “Oh, that’s a picture we’ve had for a long time, but it ain’t no good, 1 fear.” The expert immediately saw that it was a first published state of J. Ward’s mezzotint after Hoppnor’s “Children Bathing.” “You leave this with us and wo will see what we can do with it,” was his comment. Next day the Poplar “picture” came up at Christie’s. “Twenty guineas./,’ said Mr. Sabin. Mr. Pollard, the veteran, collector, soon joined in, and merrily the arithmetic danced to 280 guineas. Just as the hammer was falling. Mr. Bigton called 200 guineas, and Mr. Sabin had to give 340 guineas for the prize. When buying your Electric Lamps, see that they are branded “Osrams” or “Brimdawn,” Both these lamps are made in England, and are first quality. The Osrams are 3s each, and the Brimsdawn 2s 6d each, for 16, 32, or 50 candle power. English-made lamps are undoubtedly the best.—McMillan •• - 1 P-f-w-frif. rents.