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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History15
Art and Antique Market13

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decoration and ornament, architectural1
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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)2
Thomas Roper2
Alexander Shearer1
Androuet Du Cerceau, Jacques (1511-1586)1
C. Thomson1
Compton Lithography Co.1
Cox, Ian H (1910-)1
De Sausmarez, Maurice (1915-1969)1
I. Sherring1
J. W. Scowen1

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South Berks Chair Industries cheque

South Berks Chair Industries

c.1900

Blank cheque of South Berks Chair Industries.

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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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The South Bank exhibition : a guide to the story it tells

Cox, Ian H (1910-); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); De Sausmarez, Maurice (1915-1969)

[1951]

Issued in conjunction with the Festival of Britain, 1951.

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The South Western Appliance Co. promotional material

c.1924

Advertising various items of bungalow furniture.

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Property Lease Indenture between: Frederick William Pearce, gentleman (South Hackney, Middlesex) and Frederick Mince, Cabinet Maker

1874

Agreement for purchase of lands and property at Fonthill Mews, Holloway, by Frederick Mince (purchaser) from F.W Pearce (vendor). Dated 2 May 1874.

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British Manufacturing Industries

c.1950-c.2017

Photocopy of pages 177-215 of 'British Manufacturing Industries' sections on 'Woodwork and Furniture' written by J. H. Pollen, South Kensington Museum, second edition (1877) with notes of references.

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Victorian Secondary

c.1960-c.2017

Research notes and cuttings on 'Victorian Secondary'.

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R. Norman trade card
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R. Norman trade card

R. Norman; Thomas Roper

1833-1837

Highly pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of R. Norman, depicting various metalware items (clockwise from top) range, wind up jack, roller blind, metal gate, stove, smoke jack and bell. Remain...

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Major trade card
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Major trade card

Major; Thomas Roper

1833-1837

Embossed 19th century engraved trade card of Major, depicting various metalware items (clockwise from left) saw, urn, range, stove and wood plane.

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James Dowell trade card
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James Dowell trade card

James Dowell; C. Thomson

c.1820

Ornate 19th century engraved trade card of James Dowell. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes inside embossed frame.

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I. Sherring trade card
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I. Sherring trade card

I. Sherring; J. W. Scowen

c.1830

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of I. Sherring, depicting various metalware items (clockwise from top left) bell, lock and key, bottle jack and smoke jack, range and stove.

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Samuel Smith trade card
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Samuel Smith trade card

Samuel Smith

c.1870

Simple 19th century engraved trade card of Samuel Smith. Trader details in a variety of typefaces within line frame with scroll ornamentation.

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