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FINE ART & ANTIQUES
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Lower Bristol Road
Bath, Somerset
BA2 9ES
United Kingdom
FINE ART & ANTIQUES

Including an autographed letter from William Beckford & related items; Silver, Ceramics & Glass, Paintings & Prints, Works-of-Art, Furniture, etc.

Auction dates
29 Jan 2019 10:00 GMT
Lots: 390
Viewing dates
26 Jan 2019 09:00 - 12:00 GMT
28 Jan 2019 09:00 - 18:00 GMT
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Twelve various Eastern white metal small models of animals & birds, the tallest: 1¾” high; a ditto
Lot 14
Twelve various Eastern white metal small models of animals & birds, the tallest: 1¾” high; a ditto
70 - 100 GBP
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An unusual Victorian pale green glass walking cane of square tapered section, the spiral-twist
Lot 47
An unusual Victorian pale green glass walking cane of square tapered section, the spiral-twist
40 - 60 GBP
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A Victorian glass walking cane with central white opaque spiral thread, 35½” long; an amber glass
Lot 48
A Victorian glass walking cane with central white opaque spiral thread, 35½” long; an amber glass
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian glass walking cane with central opaque blue & red spiral twist, 38½” long; another
Lot 49
A Victorian glass walking cane with central opaque blue & red spiral twist, 38½” long; another
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian glass spiral-twist walking cane filled with tiny multi-coloured beads, 43¼” long; a
Lot 51
A Victorian glass spiral-twist walking cane filled with tiny multi-coloured beads, 43¼” long; a
80 - 120 GBP
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A sixteenth century manuscript letter from the Lord Chamberlain George Carey, 2nd. Lord Hunsdon (
Lot 169
A sixteenth century manuscript letter from the Lord Chamberlain George Carey, 2nd. Lord Hunsdon (
70 - 100 GBP
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PARSONS, Colonel. “Chronological Tables of Europe From the Nativity of Our Saviour To The Year
Lot 170
PARSONS, Colonel. “Chronological Tables of Europe From the Nativity of Our Saviour To The Year
50 - 75 GBP
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VANDER BURCH, Lamberto. “Sabaudorum Ducum Principumo Historiae Gentilitae…”, published 1598 by
Lot 171
VANDER BURCH, Lamberto. “Sabaudorum Ducum Principumo Historiae Gentilitae…”, published 1598 by
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Indian gouache painting on mica of a green deity shooting arrows, riding on a
Lot 172
A 19th century Indian gouache painting on mica of a green deity shooting arrows, riding on a
50 - 75 GBP
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A George III figure mahogany tea caddy with brass swing handle to the hinged lid, 10” wide.
Lot 183
A George III figure mahogany tea caddy with brass swing handle to the hinged lid, 10” wide.
40 - 60 GBP
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A red wax model of a standing shire horse, its right fore-leg raised, on oblong base; 9” high x
Lot 185
A red wax model of a standing shire horse, its right fore-leg raised, on oblong base; 9” high x
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century French opaque green glass square scent bottle with pierced gilt-metal mounts,
Lot 186
A 19th century French opaque green glass square scent bottle with pierced gilt-metal mounts,
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century rosewood tea caddy of rectangular form, with tapered sides & rounded top, on bun
Lot 187
A 19th century rosewood tea caddy of rectangular form, with tapered sides & rounded top, on bun
40 - 60 GBP
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An early 19th century yew-wood two-division tea caddy of rectangular form with ivory escutcheon,
Lot 189
An early 19th century yew-wood two-division tea caddy of rectangular form with ivory escutcheon,
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of 19th century ladies’ silk shoes, together with their original protective wooden pattens; &
Lot 193
A pair of 19th century ladies’ silk shoes, together with their original protective wooden pattens; &
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century ebonised games score marker inlaid in mother-of-pearl with scores from 250 to 1300 in
Lot 194
A 19th century ebonised games score marker inlaid in mother-of-pearl with scores from 250 to 1300 in
80 - 120 GBP
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A sculptured white marble standing semi-nude figure of a young man holding a flaming torch in his
Lot 216
A sculptured white marble standing semi-nude figure of a young man holding a flaming torch in his
300 - 400 GBP
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FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - THEODORITE, Evesque de Cyropolis. “Histoire des Choses
Lot 228
FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - THEODORITE, Evesque de Cyropolis. “Histoire des Choses
800 - 1,200 GBP
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FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - THICKNESSE, Philip. “A Year’s Journey Through The Pais Bas,
Lot 229
FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - THICKNESSE, Philip. “A Year’s Journey Through The Pais Bas,
700 - 1,000 GBP
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FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - RODRIGUEZ, Julien-Antoine. “Relation Historique de ce Qui
Lot 230
FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - RODRIGUEZ, Julien-Antoine. “Relation Historique de ce Qui
700 - 1,000 GBP
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FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - CRUIKSHANK, George (Illustrator). “Points of Humour, Illustr
Lot 231
FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILLIAM BECKFORD - CRUIKSHANK, George (Illustrator). “Points of Humour, Illustr
600 - 800 GBP
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BECKFORD, William. “Biographical Memoirs of Extraordinary Painters”, New Edition, publ. 1824 by
Lot 233
BECKFORD, William. “Biographical Memoirs of Extraordinary Painters”, New Edition, publ. 1824 by
200 - 300 GBP
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BECKFORD, William. “Recollections of an Excursion to the Monastries of Alcobaca & Batalha”; publ.
Lot 234
BECKFORD, William. “Recollections of an Excursion to the Monastries of Alcobaca & Batalha”; publ.
80 - 120 GBP
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VIATOR (attributed to William Beckford). “A Visit to the Ancient Manor-House of Great Chalfield,
Lot 235
VIATOR (attributed to William Beckford). “A Visit to the Ancient Manor-House of Great Chalfield,
30 - 50 GBP
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BECKFORD, William. “Biographical memoirs of Extraordinary Painters”; New Edition, publ. 1834 by
Lot 236
BECKFORD, William. “Biographical memoirs of Extraordinary Painters”; New Edition, publ. 1834 by
600 - 800 GBP
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BECKFORD, William. “Vathek – An Arabian Tale From an Unpublished Manuscript With Notes Critical
Lot 237
BECKFORD, William. “Vathek – An Arabian Tale From an Unpublished Manuscript With Notes Critical
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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BECKFORD, William. “The Vision, & Liber Veritatis”, edited by Guy Chapman, publ. 1930, limited to
Lot 239
BECKFORD, William. “The Vision, & Liber Veritatis”, edited by Guy Chapman, publ. 1930, limited to
30 - 50 GBP
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FONTHILL ABBEY - RUTTER, John. “A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne, in the County of Wilts
Lot 240
FONTHILL ABBEY - RUTTER, John. “A Description of Fonthill Abbey and Demesne, in the County of Wilts
200 - 300 GBP
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FONTHILL ABBEY - STORER, James. “A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, Illustrated by Views Dr
Lot 241
FONTHILL ABBEY - STORER, James. “A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, Illustrated by Views Dr
600 - 800 GBP
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FONTHILL ABBEY - BRITTON, John. FSA. “Illustrations, Graphic & Literary, of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshi
Lot 243
FONTHILL ABBEY - BRITTON, John. FSA. “Illustrations, Graphic & Literary, of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshi
250 - 300 GBP
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*PLEASE NOTE AMENDED DESCRIPTION* MEMOIRS; two volumes, publ. 1859 by C. J. Skeet, gilt-tooled spin
Lot 244
*PLEASE NOTE AMENDED DESCRIPTION* MEMOIRS; two volumes, publ. 1859 by C. J. Skeet, gilt-tooled spin
200 - 300 GBP
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LANSDOWN, William; “Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts., & Lansdown, Bath
Lot 244A
LANSDOWN, William; “Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts., & Lansdown, Bath
300 - 400 GBP
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Eighteen soft-bound volumes of “The Beckford Journal” 2002-2012; Beckford Society Annual Lectures
Lot 247
Eighteen soft-bound volumes of “The Beckford Journal” 2002-2012; Beckford Society Annual Lectures
20 - 30 GBP
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THE HAMILTON PALACE LIBRARIES, the auction catalogues of THE BECKFORD LIBRARY removed from
Lot 248
THE HAMILTON PALACE LIBRARIES, the auction catalogues of THE BECKFORD LIBRARY removed from
300 - 400 GBP
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THE HAMILTONN LIBRARY auction catalogue, one volume, conducted by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1st to
Lot 249
THE HAMILTONN LIBRARY auction catalogue, one volume, conducted by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1st to
100 - 150 GBP
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Sotheby’s Auction Catalogue: “Valuable Printed Books – Formerly in the Library of William
Lot 250
Sotheby’s Auction Catalogue: “Valuable Printed Books – Formerly in the Library of William
10 - 20 GBP
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“A CATALOGUE OF THE COSTLY AND INTERESTING EFFECTS OF FONTHILL ABBEY, 1823”; the complete
Lot 251
“A CATALOGUE OF THE COSTLY AND INTERESTING EFFECTS OF FONTHILL ABBEY, 1823”; the complete
800 - 1,200 GBP
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CASE HEARD IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS – THE RESPONDENT’S CASE; between Richard Beckford, Appellant, &
Lot 252
CASE HEARD IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS – THE RESPONDENT’S CASE; between Richard Beckford, Appellant, &
500 - 600 GBP
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BENJAMIN DISRAELI: Autograph letter to William Beckford, on four sides, expressing his “
Lot 253
BENJAMIN DISRAELI: Autograph letter to William Beckford, on four sides, expressing his “
500 - 600 GBP
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HENRIETTA HOPE (second wife of Lord Lincoln after his divorce from Beckford’s scandalous grand-
Lot 254
HENRIETTA HOPE (second wife of Lord Lincoln after his divorce from Beckford’s scandalous grand-
50 - 75 GBP
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WILLIAM BECKFORD: Autograph letter on three sides from Beckford to John Britton, creator of “
Lot 255
WILLIAM BECKFORD: Autograph letter on three sides from Beckford to John Britton, creator of “
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A late Victorian oak chest, fitted two short & three long drawers with shaped & pierced brass
Lot 305
A late Victorian oak chest, fitted two short & three long drawers with shaped & pierced brass
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 19th century mahogany chest of two short & two long graduated drawers with brass swan-
Lot 309
An early 19th century mahogany chest of two short & two long graduated drawers with brass swan-
70 - 100 GBP
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A mid-Victorian figured mahogany chest of four long graduated drawers with turned wooden
Lot 336
A mid-Victorian figured mahogany chest of four long graduated drawers with turned wooden
150 - 200 GBP
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AN EARLY 19th CENTURY CHANNEL ISLANDS MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT CHEST, fitted four graduated drawers with
Lot 379
AN EARLY 19th CENTURY CHANNEL ISLANDS MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT CHEST, fitted four graduated drawers with
300 - 500 GBP
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