New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 24, 1926, Page 10

Solid Mahogany—Inlaid Card Tables $37.50 An authentic Watkins Repro- duction of a Sheraton Card Ta- ble, made of solid mahogany with fine inlaid lines and deco- rations of white holly and rose- wood. Exactly as sketched. Formerly $55.00. & St;l;';i Mahogany Nest of Tables $24.75 Four tables of solid mahogany, a Watkins Reproduction of an old Sheraton nest, finished in Sheraton Colonial red. Top ta- ble, 15x24. Exactly as sketched. Formerly $30.00. Martha W ashington Sewing Cabinets $16.75 Always an ideal gift, espe- cially this excellent Watkins Re- production of solid mahogany. Finished in a light brown to show the beautiful grain. Ex- actly as sketched. Formerly $25. Butterfly Tables $15.75 An unusually good design, well constructed with attractive- ly shaped wing. Top 24x33 in,, and the table stands 27 inches high. Finished antique maple. Formerly $22.75. Fan Back Rockers $16.75 A faithful reproduction of the Governor Bradford type, New England made. Braced back and shaped seat. Made of birch, fin- ished mahogany. Exactly as sketched, Formerly $26.00. News of interest to lovers of good furniture WATKINS SEMI-ANNUAL SALLE Solid Mahogany Highboys $169 Chippendale Highboys — a faithful Watkins reproduction— showing Chippendale influence. Made of solid mahogany, finish- ed Colonial red. Broken arch top. Without bonnet., Formerly $250. Authentic Salem Chests $82 A handsome chest for living room or bedroom use, showing all the characteristics of its orig- inal—shell decoration and fluted corner posts as well as antiqued brasses. Exactly as shown. Was $96.00. Solid Mahogany Lowboys $49 The Queen Anne Lowboy, one of our most popular reproduc- tions, comes with the typical shell carving and cabriole legs. Finished in. a mellow Colonial red over solid mahogany. Exact- ly as sketched. Formerly $75. Solid Mahogany Winthrop Desks $85 A full size Watkins Reproduc- tion of the popular serpentine front, Governor Winthrop desk, made of solid mahogany in Col- onial red finish. Correct inter- ior, exactly as sketched. For- merly $110.00. WATKINS 3R EVER before in the his- tory of the world has there been such a var- iety of furniture, floor coverings and objects for home decoration as are available at present. Out of all this bewildering array it is the home makers’ duty to select the things he or she is to live with. This is no simple Store-Hours finding and buying the right things but in helping to arrange them in the homes of our cus- tomers. Our Semi-Annual Sale offers the opportunity to buy some of the famous Watkins Furniture, including Watkins Reproductions, at greatly reduced prices. We will gladly offer sug- task, and in our ex- perience we have foundthatmost people welcome in- telligent ~ sugges- tions. Matthew Arnold’s advice was, “Have in your home only things you know to Monday 9 a. m_ to 6 p. m. [uesday 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Wed. 9a. m.to6p m Thursday 9 a. m. to Noon Friday 9 a. m. to 6 p. m Saturday 9 a. m.to 9 p. m. Closed every Thursday Afternoon the year "round. gestions for the ar- rangement in your home of any fur- nishings you may select during this/ sale or at any other time. Only a limited few of the hundreds and hundreds of Semi- be useful or believe to be orna- mental.” We have been working on that basis constantly for more than half a century and thereby have gained not only experience in Annual Sale Values can be de- scribed here. Reductions have been made through the store in every department—and include floor coverings, draperies, bed- ding and summer furniture. | J | | | | OTHERS, SOUTH MANCHESTER, CONN. 3-Piece Antique Mahogany Suites $13 A new suite made of mahog- any and American gumwood, finished in new highlighted “an- tique mahogany,” with gold stripe decorations. Each suite includes a full size bow-end bed, a 42-inch dresser and 34-inch chest of drawers, exactly as sketched. Other pieces can be had to match, if desired. For- merly $175.00. Early English Dining Suites $259 Massive Old English design of walnut and American gumwood, finished in highlighted walnut and lacquer. The nine big pieces —Michigan made—include a 66- inch buffet, 42-inch China, 44x 62-inch table and arm chair and 5 side chairs. Chair seats up- holstered in tapestry. Exactly as shown. Formerly $317.00. Quality Mohair Suites—3 Pieces—$339 A suite of Watkins' finest construction—hair, cotton and moss—covered all around with plain taupe mohair with reverse side of seat cushions in heavy wool tapestry. These suites are of excellent design, superbly tal- lored. Other pieces can be had to match or you may select any pieces you desire. As sketched, formerly $465.00. Four-Piece Fiber Suites $79 Small sized suites, particular- ly fitted for the small home or apartment sun porch, come with 5T-inch davenport, arm chair, arm rocker and round table. Seats are of the automobile spring type, upholstered in cre- tonne. Exactly as sketched. Formerly $102.00. Five-Piece Breakfast Suites $ l 9.75 Four Windsor Chairs of ex- cellent design and a gateleg type drop-leaf table with turned legs, unfinished — ready for your paint brush. As sketched. For- mexly $35.00. oMoy e o