THE MANIA FOR CURIOS.
LEADS TO LAWSUIT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, March 2. In the Chancery Division of the High Court Mr. Justice Warrington ordered George Harding, dealer in curios, to return to Lord Chesterfield a suit of armor which was withdrawn from auction on the statement by defendant's son that lie had an intending buyer who objected to buy at auction. The £2OOO which was then paid on behalf of the ,alleged client was ordered to be repaid with interest. It was stated that after the transaction Lord Chesterfield learned that Harding was asking £15,000 for the armor. Harding stated that £15,000 was mentioned in order to get rid of a troublesome customer.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 253, 4 March 1911, Page 5
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114THE MANIA FOR CURIOS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 253, 4 March 1911, Page 5
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