Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Wickens and Son (Frederick William Wickens), Picture Framers, Fine Art Dealers, Mount Cutters, and Artists' Colourmen, 77 Cuba Street, Wellington. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. The proprietor of this business, who was born in Kent, England, served his apprenticeship to the trade in the Colony, the business being established in March, 1893. The premises occupied—a two-story building of wood and iron—contain over 3000 square feet of floorage space. The shop is stocked with a great variety of art pictures—many of which are elegantly framed,- a choice assortment of artists' colours and material, from the well-known firm of Windsor and Newton, and many other ornamental and useful articles. Messrs. Wickens and Son import from the best markets, and keep an up-to-date stock, undertaking picture framing and mounting in every style. This business extends throughout the North Island, and to a portion of the South Island, including the West Coast. Mr. Wickens is interested in the volunteer movement, having been a member of the Wellington City Rifles for the past five years. In aquatics, he belongs to the Wellington Rowing Club, He is associated with the Druids order, and has been a member of the local Lodge for about six years.