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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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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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Eleven various editions of VATHEK, published between 1868 & 1958; & a group of small loose
Lot 246
Eleven various editions of VATHEK, published between 1868 & 1958; & a group of small loose
50 - 75 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 pair of old gold & crimson damask lined &interlined curtains with floral design & striped
Lot 256
A pair of old gold & crimson damask lined &interlined curtains with floral design & striped
80 - 120 GBP
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THREE PAIRS OF CREAM-GROUND CREWEL-WORK CURTAINS, with multi-coloured floral design, lined &
Lot 257
THREE PAIRS OF CREAM-GROUND CREWEL-WORK CURTAINS, with multi-coloured floral design, lined &
150 - 250 GBP
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Three pairs of cream-ground crewel-work curtains with scrolling floral design, lined & interlined,
Lot 258
Three pairs of cream-ground crewel-work curtains with scrolling floral design, lined & interlined,
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of cream-ground crewel-work curtains with foliate design, lined & interlined, 72” wide x
Lot 259
A pair of cream-ground crewel-work curtains with foliate design, lined & interlined, 72” wide x
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of large cream & silver ground damask curtains with all-over floral design, lined &
Lot 260
A pair of large cream & silver ground damask curtains with all-over floral design, lined &
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th century mahogany serpentine front sideboard fitted three drawers,
Lot 260A
A late 18th century mahogany serpentine front sideboard fitted three drawers,
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Scandinavian burr-maple tripod table with rectangular top, on hexagonal column &
Lot 261
A 19th century Scandinavian burr-maple tripod table with rectangular top, on hexagonal column &
75 - 100 GBP
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A Victorian Coalbrookdale-type cast iron & wood-slat garden bench formed as oak branches with leaves
Lot 262
A Victorian Coalbrookdale-type cast iron & wood-slat garden bench formed as oak branches with leaves
150 - 200 GBP
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A large reconstituted stone model of the Uffizi boar, after the antique, on platform base; 30”
Lot 263
A large reconstituted stone model of the Uffizi boar, after the antique, on platform base; 30”
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian cast-iron occasional table on three shaped supports with undertier, circular wooden top;
Lot 264
A Victorian cast-iron occasional table on three shaped supports with undertier, circular wooden top;
60 - 80 GBP
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A Victorian red-painted circular table on cast-iron base with three splay legs; 24” diam. x 28”
Lot 265
A Victorian red-painted circular table on cast-iron base with three splay legs; 24” diam. x 28”
50 - 75 GBP
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An 18th century-style brass & steel fire grate of serpentine shape, with pierced frieze & urn
Lot 266
An 18th century-style brass & steel fire grate of serpentine shape, with pierced frieze & urn
100 - 150 GBP
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A large antique pine fluted cylindrical architectural column; 10’ 4” high.
Lot 267
A large antique pine fluted cylindrical architectural column; 10’ 4” high.
80 - 120 GBP
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A George III mahogany tall standing corner cabinet, the upper part with Greek-Key cornice, fitted
Lot 268
A George III mahogany tall standing corner cabinet, the upper part with Greek-Key cornice, fitted
150 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian inlaid burr-walnut side cabinet, fitted two shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors
Lot 269
A Victorian inlaid burr-walnut side cabinet, fitted two shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors
200 - 250 GBP
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A regency-style mahogany “waterfall” open bookcase with shaped top, fitted two shelves above two
Lot 270
A regency-style mahogany “waterfall” open bookcase with shaped top, fitted two shelves above two
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Regency-style mahogany bow-back dining chairs with padded seats & turned tapering legs.
Lot 271
A pair of Regency-style mahogany bow-back dining chairs with padded seats & turned tapering legs.
50 - 70 GBP
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A mid-Victorian mahogany loo table, the circular tilt-top with moulded edge, on turned centre column
Lot 272
A mid-Victorian mahogany loo table, the circular tilt-top with moulded edge, on turned centre column
50 - 75 GBP
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A Victorian painted pine kitchen wall shelf with hanging rack below, having nine wrought iron hooks;
Lot 273
A Victorian painted pine kitchen wall shelf with hanging rack below, having nine wrought iron hooks;
70 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century painted pine desk with sloping hinged top, on turned & fluted tapering legs; 32”
Lot 274
A 19th century painted pine desk with sloping hinged top, on turned & fluted tapering legs; 32”
50 - 75 GBP
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A Victorian brass-rail & wire mesh nursery fire guard; 49” wide x 27” high.
Lot 275
A Victorian brass-rail & wire mesh nursery fire guard; 49” wide x 27” high.
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century grained pine “flame mahogany” table-top cabinet, with moulded cornice, enclosed by
Lot 276
A 19th century grained pine “flame mahogany” table-top cabinet, with moulded cornice, enclosed by
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th century crossbanded oak narrow cupboard enclosed by a panel door; 31½” high x 19”
Lot 277
A late 18th century crossbanded oak narrow cupboard enclosed by a panel door; 31½” high x 19”
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century three-fold draught screen painted with a romantic figure scene in parkland; 69½” high
Lot 278
A 19th century three-fold draught screen painted with a romantic figure scene in parkland; 69½” high
100 - 150 GBP
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An antique French chestnut dining table, the rectangular top with cleated ends, fitted frieze drawer
Lot 279
An antique French chestnut dining table, the rectangular top with cleated ends, fitted frieze drawer
300 - 500 GBP
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A 17th century-style Spanish carved walnut armchair with shaped back, scroll arms, padded seat, &
Lot 280
A 17th century-style Spanish carved walnut armchair with shaped back, scroll arms, padded seat, &
70 - 100 GBP
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A late 19th century open armchair with tall padded back & sprung seat upholstered pale green
Lot 281
A late 19th century open armchair with tall padded back & sprung seat upholstered pale green
80 - 120 GBP
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An early Victorian rosewood card table, the rectangular fold-over top with rounded corners, the
Lot 282
An early Victorian rosewood card table, the rectangular fold-over top with rounded corners, the
75 - 100 GBP
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A George II-style mahogany tripod table, the circular tilt-top with pie-crust edge, on vase-turned
Lot 283
A George II-style mahogany tripod table, the circular tilt-top with pie-crust edge, on vase-turned
60 - 80 GBP
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WARDROBE, the centre fitted four sliding trays above two short & two
Lot 284
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WARDROBE, the centre fitted four sliding trays above two short & two
300 - 500 GBP
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A vegetable-dyed wool Choli Kelim runner of cream ground, with row of four multicoloured lozenges
Lot 285
A vegetable-dyed wool Choli Kelim runner of cream ground, with row of four multicoloured lozenges
50 - 75 GBP
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A Meshwari runner of crimson, blue, & ivory ground, with row of five lozenges within geometric
Lot 286
A Meshwari runner of crimson, blue, & ivory ground, with row of five lozenges within geometric
50 - 70 GBP
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An Early Victorian mahogany loo table, the circular tilt-top with wide crossbanding, on octagonal
Lot 287
An Early Victorian mahogany loo table, the circular tilt-top with wide crossbanding, on octagonal
200 - 300 GBP
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A 20th century Pietra Dura octagonal marble low table, decorated with exotic fruit in coloured
Lot 288
A 20th century Pietra Dura octagonal marble low table, decorated with exotic fruit in coloured
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter fitted frieze drawer with pierced brass swing
Lot 289
A 19th century mahogany two-tier dumb waiter fitted frieze drawer with pierced brass swing
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of Louis XVI-style mahogany & brass-mounted lamp tables, each inset rouge marble top with
Lot 290
A pair of Louis XVI-style mahogany & brass-mounted lamp tables, each inset rouge marble top with
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian large rectangular overmantel mirror with rounded top, in plain mahogany frame; 47”
Lot 292
A Victorian large rectangular overmantel mirror with rounded top, in plain mahogany frame; 47”
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian mahogany rectangular portable serving table with rounded corners, on turned tapering
Lot 293
A Victorian mahogany rectangular portable serving table with rounded corners, on turned tapering
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of brass standard lamps, each with scroll arm on turned column & triform base with lion-paw
Lot 294
A pair of brass standard lamps, each with scroll arm on turned column & triform base with lion-paw
80 - 120 GBP
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A brass standard lamp on fluted rise-&-fall column & circular base with bun feet; 66” high.
Lot 295
A brass standard lamp on fluted rise-&-fall column & circular base with bun feet; 66” high.
60 - 80 GBP
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