Mainly for Men - BYO timepieces for a talk on rare and antique clocks

Phillip Gore, Ferntree Gully's own horologist, will share his passion in his collection of rare and antique clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches.

Included in his display will be an 18th century chronometer, which revolutionised maritime navigation by enabling ships to accurately determine longitude.

Feel free to bring your own curious timepiece.

This session marks the start of Ferntree Gully Library's 2012 Mainly for Men program.

When: Wednesday 8th February 7-8pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings requested phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Antiques evaluation with Lester Devere

Back by popular demand, Lester Devere. Bring along a piece or two for Lester to evaluate.

When: Wednesday 23rd November 6:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Antiques

Cheers, webgurl

Dust off that old teapot you inherited. We've got an antique evaluation with Lester DeVere

Lester Devere has over 25 years experience in the antique business as an auctioneer and commission agent. Please bring along an item for Lester to appraise.

Afternoon tea provided.

When: Friday 28th October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, webgurl

A taste of .... Antiques - An appraisal session with Lester DeVere

During Heritage Week auctioneer and antiques expert Lester DeVere introduces you to the world of collecting. Lester has over 25 years experience as an antique dealer, auctioneer and commission agent. Participants are invited to bring an item for Lester to appraise. One item per person please.

When: Monday 12th April 12noon - 1:30pm
Where: Montrose Town Centre, 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose Melways 52 D7
Cost: $15 each, lunch included
Bookings essential phone 97619133

Cheers, Maryanne

Timepieces

Join us for a chat with Kevin from A Watch in Time about the concerns, history and care of timepieces. Patrons are welcome to bring along an item for Kevin to look at and chat about. This event is related to our Antiques Collection at the Croydon Library.

When: Thursday 29th October 7pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

Antiques on the road

Join antique expert Lester DeVere for a visit to the auction rooms of Leonard Joel in South Yarra. Here we will view the items for the Thursday weekly auction, with expert guidance from Lester.

We meet at Croydon Library for morning tea and then it’s onto the bus and off to South Yarra. Lunch will be in a room provided for us by the auctioneers. Leave South Yarra at 2pm to be back in Croydon by 3pm. 

When: Wednesday 21st October 9:45am
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: $21 includes bus trip and a lunch box from Banksia Nurseries Café
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

It's all about Antiques

Auctioneer and antiques expert Lester DeVere will introduce you to the world of collecting. Lester has over 25 years experience as an antique dealer. The afternoon will be in two parts.

Part one will provide an introduction to collecting. Following afternoon tea Lester will do an appraisal session. Strictly one item per person please

When: Sunday 2nd August 2pm
Where: Millers Homestead, Cnr Melrose Court and Dorrigo Drive, Boronia.
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone any of our branches on 1300737277

Cheers, Maryanne

Antiques event booked out

The Antiques event at Miller's Homestead toward the end of June is booked out. If you are still interested get your name put on the waiting list because if there is sufficient interest in this event we'll run another one in the next few weeks.

Cheers, Maryanne

Price It! Antiques appraisal and valuation

Do you have a special small antique that you want to know more about? Bring along your treasures to be appraised and valued by antique expert Lester Devere from Auction Central. Lester Devere has over 25 years experience in the antique trade as a commission agent and auctioneer.

When: Wednesday 25th February 1:30pm
Where: Healesville Library, 231 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59624423

Cheers, Maryanne

Price It! antiques appraisal and valuation

Do you have a special small antique that you want to know more about? Bring along your treasure to be appraised and valued by antique expert Lester Devere from Auction Central. One item only please. Event will include a demonstration of the antiques database Price It!

Lester Devere has over 25 years experience in the antique trade as a commission agent and auctioneer.

When: Tuesday 26th August 1:30pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300

Cheers, Maryanne