A magnificent collection of antiques that belonged to Toorak couple the late Bruce Reid and his late wife Joy Gertrude Beattie is the highlight of E.J. Ainger’s special two-day sale from 11am on both Saturday October 22 and Sunday October 23 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

Bruce’s great-grandfather William Reid, a prominent banking and racing identity of the early 20^th century, started the collection, which has been cherished and handed down through several generations.

Maritime items, folk art, Aboriginal and tribal artefacts and artworks, pottery, books and historical documents, silver, convict memorabilia and antique furniture comprise part two of Mossgreen’s Australian History auction from 10am Monday October 17 at 926-930 High Street, Armadale.

Some of the more interesting items include a circa 1905 naval commander’s dress uniform with Queen Victoria buttons once belonging to T.E.J. Bigg and a 61-centimtere long William Ricketts (1898-1993) pottery coolamon with applied kangaroos and an Aboriginal tribal elder.

An 18-carat yellow gold women’s Cartier Balloigne watch with a diamond face is one of the major highlights of Kim’s Auctions forthcoming auction from 11am Sunday October 9 at 327-329 Warrigal Road, Burwood.

Men who love quality timepieces also have not been forgotten with a Bulgari 18-carat yellow gold chromograph watch up for grabs.

A large French oak hallstand is one of several antique furniture items bound to appeal auction goers at E.J. Ainger’s forthcoming auction from 9.30am Tuesday October 4 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

The auction includes the residual contents from estates in Glen Iris, Surrey Hills, Malvern East, Brighton and Kew.

Other antique furniture includes Victorian, Edwardian, 1920s and Australian cedar.

Of particular appeal could be a Chippendale style dining room suite, retro teak items and a pair of brand new leather settees.