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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History13
Art and Antique Market10

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agricultural implements1
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merchants1
postal service1
steel, cast1
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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)3
Baker, William (1816-1873)1
Boucher & Guy1
Boucher and Guy1
Critchett, Benjamin1
Fowkes, William1
Great Britain. Post Office1
John Wyatt1
Maiden, Thomas1
Marks, John Lionel (1936-)1

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Trade catalogue for William Baker, clock & clock case maker, 39, Birchall Street, Birmingham
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Trade catalogue for William Baker, clock & clock case maker, 39, Birchall Street, Birmingham

Baker, William (1816-1873); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Fowkes, William; Marks, John Lionel (1936-)

[c.1854?]

Some leaves have 6 clock designs printed on single sheet, others have single designs cut from other catalogues pasted in separately to a page. Designs are also on verso of front flyleaf and rear paste...

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Bunnet, S.

c. 1995 - c. 2010

Cuttings from various auction catalogues and press on S Bunnet furniture and correspondence from Christies to John Bedford on the valuation of a mirror labelled S Bunnet with photographs of the mirror...

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Boucher & Guy trade card
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Boucher & Guy trade card

Boucher & Guy

c.1830

Simple 19th century letterpress trade card of Boucher & Guy. Trader details in a variety of typefaces. Manuscript pencil notes on reverse detailing a captain's name and address.

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Mother of Pearl

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues referencing items made form mother of pearl.

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Tables - dressing and work

c.1900 - c.2010

Cuttings from various auction catalogues, periodicals etc.

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Thomas Arnot trade card
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Thomas Arnot trade card

Thomas Arnot; W. & A. K. Johnston

c.1870

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of T. Arnot depicting Worshipful Company of Upholders' Coat of Arms with three spervers [bed canopies or tents] on arms and knight's helmet on crest. Banner ...

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Eltham Palace

c.1950 - c.2010

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Richard Gittins billhead

Richard Gittins

09 Jan 1811-05 May 1811

Pictorial billhead of Richard Gittins for an order of various metalware items for Colonel Campbell.

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Thomas Clarkson & Sons Ltd billhead

Thomas Clarkson & Sons Ltd

30 Jul 1934

Simple billhead of Thomas Clarkson & Sons Ltd for an order of various furnishings for Dr Hart.

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John Wyatt billhead

John Wyatt

1890

Pictorial billhead of John Wyatt for an order of one tent with tables, counters and lights for Mr Chery.

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Mechi & Bazin trade card
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Mechi & Bazin trade card

Mechi & Bazin

c.1862

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Mechi & Bazin depicting Royal Coat of Arms of England with cherubs and medals. Banner below reading 'International Exhibition 1851 1862' .Trader details w...

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[Catalogue of metal and wooden tools]

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Smith, J (fl. 1818)

[approximately 1750 to 1850?]

Trade catalogue of metal and wooden tools for engravers, carvers, carpenters, coopers, builders, farmers [plantations], gardeners etc. 803 black and white designs, several to a page, engraved. The fir...

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