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John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History14
Art and Antique Market11

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agricultural implements1
bible1
furniture1
furniture design1
steel, cast1
tools1

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Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)3
Betts, John (1827-1855)1
Doveston, Bird & Hull1
Doveston, Bird and Hull1
Dyte & Son1
Dyte and Son1
G. Chalker1
Gloucestershire County Library1
J. Thomas & Son1
J. Thomas and Son1

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Designs of Furniture by William Smee and Son
Archive Print Item

Designs of Furniture by William Smee and Son

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Betts, John (1827-1855); Jowes, Alfred; William Smee and Son; Gloucestershire County Library

[183?-c.1840]

With an index.

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Bryson

c. 1960 - 2015

Cuttings and print outs from various auction catalogues of G Bryson and William Bryson furniture and an article 'W. Bryson and the firm of Holland and Sons.'

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W. Pearce trade card
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W. Pearce trade card

William Pearce

1839-1848

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of W. Pearce [William Pearce] with images of lamps surrounding trader details. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Remains ...

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Mirrors - Overmantels

c.1950 - c.2017

Cuttings and articles from various periodicals, press and auction catalogues referencing overmantel mirrors (not Trumeau).

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Suites (misc) of furniture

c.1900 - c.2010

Cuttings from various auction catalogues, periodicals etc.

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J. Thomas & Son trade card
Archive Item

J. Thomas & Son trade card

J. Thomas & Son; Jefferies

c.1870

Simple 19th century engraved trade card of J. Thomas & Son. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes.

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William Gibson billhead

William Gibson

19 Jun 1939-05 Jul 1939

Pictorial billhead of William Gibson for an order of goods for H. R. Cleaver Esq.

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G. Chalker billhead

G. Chalker

1866

Pictorial billhead of G. Chalker for an order of three chairs for Mrs Beall.

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Wells & Lambe billhead [reproduction]

Wells & Lambe

26 Mar 1817-05 Jul 1819

Computer printout photograph of simple billhead of Wells & Lambe for an order of dressing box, rosewood writing box and tortoiseshell box repairs for James Drummond Esq.

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Doveston, Bird & Hull trade card
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Doveston, Bird & Hull trade card

Doveston, Bird & Hull; Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor

c.1860

Simple 19th century engraved trade card of Doveston, Bird & Hull depicting both sides of C. Doveston's Class XXVI Prize Medal of The Exhibition. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorativ...

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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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