Trinkets to treasures at collectibles show

JOHN BISSET/Timaru Herald

Picture this: Waimate's Donald Stewart, along with Gary Duncan, waits for an appraisal of a painting that used to belong to his mother.

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THE element of surprise was in force at a collectibles and antique show held in Timaru on Saturday.

Some items were deemed to be worth little or nothing. Others turned out to be worth more than their owners ever imagined.

The Altrusa Club of Timaru's fundraising show provided a chance for people to have their items appraised. Dealers from Timaru and Christchurch also had stalls with goods for sale and in some cases were buying from the people who had come for an appraisal.

Altrusan Carol Wilson said more than 100 people came through the door of the Timaru Girls' High School hall in the first hour, and the club was happy with the turnout. The weather had proved helpful not so hot that people wanted to go to the beach instead, and not so cold that no-one wanted to venture out at all.

Christchurch-based Deric Blackler had a steady stream of customers from 10am to 3pm, toting paintings, china, ornaments and jewellery. Some people brought one item, others four or five.

Funds raised from the collectibles and antique day will go towards the club's scholarship fund, and Mrs Wilson said it was hoped the show may become a regular Altrusa event.

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