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Archive Art Item

Classical Ruins

c.1720 - c.1820

A watercolour painting of classical ruins by the circle of Charles Louis Clerriseau

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Edward T. Joy Passport Photograph

c.1950-c.1980

Passport photograph of Edward T. Joy in a 'Your Passport Folder' paper folder.

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'The very valuable household furniture... and other effects of Sir Thomas Robinson' by James Yorke

1994

Article by James Yorke with appendix reproduction of the catalogue from April 1777 of 'The very valuable household furniture... and other effects of Sir Thomas Robinson, Bart. Dec.' From the Furniture...

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Book box

c.1850-c.1900

A box designed to appear as stacked hardback books with a hinged lid and ornately decorated faux spines.

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Moreton Paddox auction catalogue

1959

Catalogue for the sale by auction of the appointments of Moreton Paddox house and gardens prior to demolition by Messrs Cattell & Young on 17th April 1959. Contains conditions of sale and catalogue wi...

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Precious Gem Collection

c1950

Precious gems, small collection by Pierres Fines Brutes. A collection of 24 examples of precious gems including topaz, ruby, emerald and tourmaline. Inscribed J.Bedford on front cover.

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Dowell's Ltd. antique and decorative furniture auction catalogue

1924

Catalogue of antique and decorative furniture, objects of art, Eastern carpets and rugs to be sold by auction by Dowell's Ltd. on 18th October 1924. Contains conditions and catalogue.

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Penrith, South Croydon auction catalogue

1934

Catalogue for sale by auction of furniture and effects of Penrith, 28 Moreton Road, South Croydon on 30th April 1934 by Messrs Harold Williams, Holliday & Partners. Contains conditions of sale and cat...

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Archive Art Item

Portrait of George Smith

1876

Portrait of George Smith in a maple frame (Cabinet Maker At Work On Designs in His Office) by T. Bradley dated 1876. The painting depicts George Smith seated at a desk designing furniture, with an ...

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untitled marble portrait plaque

1820 - 1850

1 marble portrait plaque by John Gott in velvet mount and original giltwood frame.

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untitled marble portrait plaque

1820 - 1850

1 marble portrait plaque by John Gott in velvet mount and original giltwood frame.

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A Section of Masson, a conic Mountain near Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

1815

Framed geological picture of a section of Masson entitled 'A Section of Masson, a conic Mountain near Matlock, Bath, Derbyshire: In the Centre is the Rutland Pipe Cavern, and on its Summit an extinct ...

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