TH 1S Italian chalice, ‘circa 1680, is lavish- ily repousse and «chased decorated. It is made from solid : silver, The cup is gold gilt and sur- Sounded by winged ‘angels and ornate design. -. \: This cup commands a feeling of wealth and opu- lence. It has a smail hall- mark barely visible to the ‘naked eye. It is a French impor: mark, showing it was imported : into France and that duties were paid. Ie cstands -27 centimetres high and comes with a.13- centimetre base. - The creation of silver articles for use and ecoration has been a prime occupation of sil- versmiths to show their skills in n Europe since the Mi iddle Ages. ; NEWS photo Terry Peters Tuesday, November 28th - Saturday. De December: 2nd PSR ALAND ETHEL PUI LCT AEN BN ETE DT A 1c Roman silversmiths spe- cialized in religious arti- cles, of which there was a big market for residents and tourists. Also used in churches, many of these fine works were sold to obtain extra funds for the church. Few examples reach the market today. They are avidly gathered by collectors. The estimated value of this chalice is. $7,500 to $8,500. — Jef Harris, Westwillow Antiques, 657- - 1147 or e-mail: westwillow @home.coss “4, Councilfor John B ASO USED, Pan a9 MA Ys ae a Fo Oy i He i KEES Fram page 15 Sunday, Nov. 26, noon-3 p.m: St. Paul's Church Bazaar, 424 W. Esplanade, N. v. Fundraiser for St. Paul's Parish. Saturday, Dee. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m: Arts and Crafts Fair, St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr, N.V. More than 45 artisans frum throughout B.C. will be selling their wares. Festive food and baking, coffce and snack room. Free admission. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10: 30° “5:00 pm. - “$008 : 10:00 am. 0-300 pm. ~ Councillor Bit! Bell’ : ithwai e. Councillor Bab Fearniey ~~ Councillor Craig Keating “Councillor Darrell Mussatt Cou ciltor Barbara P rrault: a.m.-1:30 p.m: wot the dick- ens.com, = 25th annual Christmas fair, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885-22nd St., West Van. Food, fun and gifts for all. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dee. 4-5, 16 am.-6 p-m: Capilano College Pottery students hold their annual Christmas Sale at the college Pottery Studio in the Maple Building. Everyone is invited. For more informa- tion call Terry Gregory at 984- 9569. Dec. 5-17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily: The Ferry Building Nov. 25, 26 and Dec. 2, 3:: Minter Country Gardens annual Poinsettia Show and Open. House. This year, Country Gardens Poinsettia Show will be highlighting many new : varieties of ’ Poinsettias. Country Garden -is one of the few places in Canada that vou will see the new Ecke . “White. Winter Rose”: poinsettia. More than +20,000 Poinsettias will be_ showcased, including the new-. “pink” and the fabulous new ruffled “Carousel” poinsettia invites you to a Christmas art sale called “The Giving Tree.” (Closed on Mondays.) Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 am.-4 5. Delbrook Christmas .-. Delbrock: *: p.m. Craft Fair at ; recCentre. 100 vendors each: day, concession, live music, and childcare by donation. : Admission is $1. Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 am.-4 : p-m: Delbrook Christmas... Craft Fair at Delbrook. recCentre. JG0 vendors cach day, concession, live. music, and childcare by’ donation Admission is $1. : from the Fischer Company, in Europe. 10015 Young. Road, Chilliwack. ; Comp ited by * * Marae Good " GREEN GUIDE is a ‘weekly Wednesday column. If: your business or charity is Danning “gardening event send in. information to the North Shore News, 1139.° Lonsdale: Ave., North : Vancouver, :B.C.,:V7M 2H4. Fax to 985-2104 mail