90, GREAT RUSSELL STREET,

BLOOMSBURY, LONDON, W.C.

THE "WHITFIELD" COLLECTION OF
ETHNOGRAPHICAL IMPLEMENTS.

Mr. BRYCE M. WRIGHT having purchased nearly the whole of the "WHITFIELD" collection (lately exhibited at the Alexandra Palace,) has the honor of drawing the attention of Archæologists and Ethnographists to a few specialities.

A SERIES of Spears with Obsidian Heads from the Admiralty Islands, many procured from the Expedition of the "Challenger."

A SERIES of Trophies artistically arranged, consisting of elaborately carved Clubs, Spears, Paddles, etc., from Fiji, New Zealand, South Seas, Australia, and the Solomon Isles, suitable for Museums, Halls, etc.

CARVED WAR Clubs of "Bois de fer" Paddles, Bows and Arrows, Canoes, Woomera's, Knob Kerries, Waddy's, Boomerangs, Professional Staffs, Shields, etc., from Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, New Hebrides, and other localities. Single specimens may be selected.

MANGARIA Ceremonial Adzes, in Basalt, with carved wooden handles, from Harvey Islands. Basalt Axes in handles, from the Society Islands.

AN UNIQUE collection of Jade Axes, Tikis or Gods, Wedges, Meri's or Patoo-patoos in Basalt, and a series of Wooden Idols inlaid with Shell; also a Tatooed Skull, used as a drinking cup, from New Zealand.

A SPLENDID Large Circular Jade Nbouet, (New Caledonia) of the most beautiful Apple Green Jade, measuring 21 inches in circumference, with a thickness in the centre of one inch and is attached complete to the Handle. "This instrument was used by the Savages of New Caledonia to cut up the flesh of their enemies, which they divide after battle—see Voyage in Search of La Perouse—pl. 38. fig. 19."

A COMPLETE Japanese Suit of Armour, upon Wax Figure, life size, with Sword (Small Knife in hilt for the "Hara Kiri," or Happy Despatch.

RARE HARPOONS, Seal Spears, etc., in Ivory, from the Esquimaux Tribes.

The Stone Implement Collection numbers many thousands of Specimens from England, Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and America, illustrating both the Palæolithic and Neolithic Periods.

BRYCE M. WRIGHT,

F.R.G.S., F.R. Hist. S., F.G.S.L., M.M.S., (Belge), &c., &c.

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J. Stockman

EUPLECTELLA SPECIOSA, GRAY,
(VENUS' FLOWER BASKET),
ISLE OF ZEBU, PHILIPPINES.

FROM 5/- EACH.

"One of the rarest, and I may say most beautiful of the silicious sponges, is the "Euplectella Speciosa", Gray. The first specimen of this remarkable sponge was purchased by Mr. Cuming, the celebrated conchologist, at the death of Mr. William J. "Broderip, who had formerly given the sum of £30 to become the possessor of this "then unique Euplectella."—*American Naturalist*, vol. iii, No. 9; "SPONGES" by BRYCE M. WRIGHT, F.R.G.S, F.R. Hist. S., etc.

BRYCE M. WRIGHT,
Mineralogist, Geologist and Conchologist.

The latest arrivals in Minerals are Phenakites, Emeralds, Proustites, Senarmontites, Native Golds, Silvers, Diamonds in the Matrix from the Cape, Epidotes, etc.

The following special collections are for sale—

The Private Collection of Earthy and Metalliferous Minerals formed by the late Bryce M. Wright during a period of 40 years, containing many unique specimens.
Price ... ... ... 1,500 GUINEAS.

Collection of Marine, Terrestrial and Fluviatile Shells, Conchologically arranged and named in Mahogany Cabinet, containing about 5000 specimens. PRICE ... 450 GUINEAS.

A most complete and characteristic collection of Pre-historic Archæological Stone Implements illustrating the Palæolithic, Reindeer or Cavern, Neolithic and Bronze Periods. PRICE ... ... ... 150 GUINEAS.

An unique Private Historical Collection formed by Mr. Bryce M. Wright. It contains from an eminent Russian Collection and the Pale Sea Green Beryl formerly in the possession of Sir FRANCIS CHANTREY. Price ... 200 GUINEAS.

IN FOSSILS, attention is drawn to the WHITFIELD specimen of

HEAD AND ANTLERS OF
THE IRISH ELK,
(Megaceros Hibernicus, Owen).

The Skull is most complete, measuring 20 inches; the width of the Horns from tip to tip is 11 feet.

MUSEUM-90, GREAT RUSSELL STREET,
BLOOMSBURY, LONDON, W.C.

Geological, Public Museums, & Scientific Institutions.

FOR SALE

A MAGNIFICENT AND MOST REMARKABLE SPECIMEN

OF THE

RARE SAURIAN

TELEOSAURUS BOLLENSIS.

FROM THE

BLUE LIAS? OF BOLL, WURTEMBERG.

This specimen is undoubtedly one of the finest known of this
extremely rare GAVIAL SAURIAN, the Head being most perfect, as also
the Ribs, Vertebrae, Paddles and Tail. It is also one of the largest
known (being in fact, larger than any of the specimens in the National
Collection at the British Museum).

IT IS NEARLY FOURTEEN FEET IN LENGTH.

Sketch and Outline sent upon application.

The Price is fixed at 150 Pounds.

On View at the Establishment of

BRYCE M. WRIGHT,
F. R. Hist. S., &c.,

Dealer in Minerals, Fossils, Shells, Stone and Bronze Implements, Glass Capped Boxes etc., etc.

Temporary Premises—
38, SOUTHAMPTON ROW, AND 37, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY
LONDON, W.C.