EXCEPTIONAL ON-SITE AUCTION SALE OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE NOTE: this sale will now extend over 2 days (Saturday and Sunday). **PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THERE IS SOME BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, ADD 15 MINUTES TO YOUR TRIP. VENTE AUX ENCHÈRES EXCEPTIONNELLE ET D'IMPORTANCE HISTORIQUE SUR LE SITE NOTE: cette vente va maintenant durer 2 jours. **VEUILLEZ NOTER QU'IL Y A DE LA CONSTRUCTION SUR CERTAINS PONTS, AJOUTER 15 MINUTES A VOTRE VOYAGE. Description of 2-DAY AUCTION: -SATURDAY, July 19 at 9:30 am - ANTIQUES, ART AND RARE BOOK COLLECTIONS -SUNDAY, July 20 at 9:30 am - treasures in the ATTIC, BASEMENT, OUT-BUILDINGS, MAZDA PICK-UP TRUCK, KUBOTA, BUSH HOG, OTHER EQUIPMENT, etc, as well as the HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS. This is an exceptional sale of historical importance that you will not want to miss, with some rarely seen antiques and paintings. General idea of what is available: pair of Louis XV pine doors (Quebec - 18th Century), pine armoire in the Adam style (rat tail hinges), pine corner cupboard (English - 18th Century), antique mahogany breakfast table, Victorian 4 drawer mahogany chest, early Regency drop-leaf table, walnut buffet (French - 18th Century), walnut dining table with carved knees, Regency sofa (caned sides, back), antique mahogany tilt-top table, 18th Century French provincial chair with 17th Century tapestry, 19th Century Chippendale style mahogany chair (several antique chairs are in this sale), child's rocker in paint, Mid-Century Modern desk with book case, Mid-Century Modern furniture, Louis XVI style antique console, antique writing desk, set of 6 country chairs and table, pine harvest table, several mirrors including George III mahogany fret carved mirror, 4 rosewood candlesticks, antique Louis XVI style brass fire screen, several wall carvings including "Sainte-Anne P.P.N." with original colour (Quebec - 19th Century). Several important prints and paintings including oil on panel by Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté (R.C.A), Ferdinand Roybet, Philip Rideout, Émile Vernier, several large antique portraits and Inuit carvings. The clock collection includes an antique Louis XVI style mantel clock flanked by a pair of bronze figures and cherub (marble, dial signed Martinot Paris), George III mahogany bracket clock, French "chinoiserie" mantel clock and Chelsea Ship's Bell clock. An extensive English Ironstone dinner service with serving pieces, Haché Jullien & Cie Vierzon Paris, Limoges, pair of early Delft blue chargers, English pewter, Sterling and hallmarked silver (Birks, Georg Jensen, Georgian, Victorian and 20th Century), Daum Nancy, Baccarat, antique and modern glassware, decanter set, French claret jug with plated silver, inkwell, several oil lamps, pair of large cut glass ceiling light globes, etc. Several wrought iron floor lamp and sconces, Victorian cast iron book stand, T. Cooke & Sons naval telescope, several knives and a pair of antique machetes, antique cricket bat, antique lady's umbrella, walking stick and cane. ATTENTION BOOK COLLECTORS: there is an extensive library both in English and French including many leather-bound titles both in English and French, Canadiana, travel books, natural history, Nonesuch Press, gardening, fishing, hunting, leather bound collected works of Balzac, etc. Also in the sale, many antique baskets, art glass, linens, quilts, many interesting items and curiosities. More is being unpacked. There is a selection of ten Persian, Caucasian, Turkomen Indian and Chinese rugs. All are at least semi-antique, many are in excellent condition. This is a good opportunity to buy excellent carpets. Included in this sale are the usual household effects, Black Margin wood cook stove (fairly new), Le Creuset and cast iron cookware, new Frigidaire front-load washing machine, dryer, refrigerator and stove, JVC radio/cd player, Concord stairlift, Delta drill, table saw, cement mixer and some tools, small wicker tables, etc. From the garden, there is a large pair of antique marble lions after Canova, several urns and the contents of the out-buildings are still being sorted. Please visit us again for more details. Also being offered, gold and Sterling jewellery, Longines and Omega watches, Lalique and Hermes rings and costume jewellery - all nice quality, opera glasses, Louis Vuitton suitcase, dresses, furs and more. Please take note that this beautiful country estate, with 104 acres and inground pool (MLS® 27574200), is also for sale. For more information, do not hesitate to contact Marilyn Partridge at Royal Lepage, telephone 450-264-4798. HOUSE IS SOLD! Please bring a chair and dress accordingly if the weather is inclement. Large tent will be on-site. Rain or shine. More pictures and descriptions will be added regularly. Reminder: LOCATION: 2991 montée Smaill, Elgin, QC, J0S 2E0 Auction Days: Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2014 Sale begins at 9:30 am on both days. Preview: Friday, July 18, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Preview before the sale: Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Tent, canteen, parking, bathroom. Please bring identification, all major credit cards accepted, Interac and Cash. Please contact Pridham's for more information: info@pridhams.ca or 1-877-533-5877. S.V.P. veuillez contacter Pridham's pour de plus amples informations: info@pridhams.ca ou 1-877-533-5877. Merci, thank you.