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Open house London :
Open house London
[2011]
Mintons Ltd. Minton English bone china
Mintons Ltd
Minton English bone china
[between 1960 and 1980]
Oram, William, d. 1777. Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting /
Oram, William, d. 1777
Precepts and observations on the art of colouring in landscape painting
1810
Skinner and Dyke, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes :
Skinner and Dyke
A catalogue of a most noble, capital, and valuable collection of antique marble statues and bustoes
[1800]
Nightingall, Miles, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Nightingall, Miles
A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square
[1775]
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.].
[Receipt from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, E.C.]
[approximately 1930?]
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802. Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime /
Angelo, Domenico, 1717?-1802
Proposal for printing by subscription L'ecole des armes, ou, L'explication generale des principales attitudes et positions concernent l'escrime
circa 1763
Savoy Hotel (London, England). Savoy Hotel :
Savoy Hotel (London, England)
Savoy Hotel
[192-?]
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes :
Col. W. de Basil's Ballets Russes
[1935]
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker), creator. Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park.
Browne, Frederick, (Wig maker)
Description of the various head dresses exhibited by Fredk. Brown, of 47, Fenchurch St. , in Section 18, no. 245, of the Exhibition Building, Hyde Park
1851
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1851[-1861]
Roberts, lithographer. Spurgeon's :
Roberts
Spurgeon's
[approximately 1870]
[Trade card for The London Hotel].
[Trade card for The London Hotel]
1862
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855 /
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
Notes on some of the principal pictures exhibited in the rooms of the Royal Academy : 1855
1855
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-, engraver. Edward Gilks, ornamental designer :
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779-1789, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship :
Hutchins, Mr. (Hassil), active 1779–1789
A catalogue of a sundry elegant solid gold snuff-boxes, of rich workmanship
[1783]
Britton, John, 1771-1857. Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House :
Britton, John, 1771–1857
Catalogue raisonné of the pictures belonging to the most honourable the Marquis of Stafford, in the gallery of Cleveland House
1808
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England) A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters :
Marlborough Coffee House (London, England)
A catalogue of curious and true original pictures, by the best Italian and other masters
[1712]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work
[1798?]
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ...
The Napoleon Museum will be open at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, for a short time only ..
[1843?]
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial :
G. Purt, licensed compounder & manufacturer of elder cordial
[approximately 1842]
Gwynn, John, 1713-1786, author. London and Westminster improved :
Gwynn, John, 1713–1786
London and Westminster improved
MDCCLXVU [1766]
Bodington, John, -1727. Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard.
Bodington, John, -1727
Reward notice for recovery of a silver quart tankard
1727
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith.
Indenture placing James Harris into the service of Anthony Harison, goldsmith
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887, author. London labour and the London poor :
Mayhew, Henry, 1812–1887
London labour and the London poor
1861-1862
White, Mr., active 1798, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library :
White, Mr., active 1798
A catalogue of the very choice and valuable musical library
[1798]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Exhibition of Miss Linwood's pictures in needle work,
[1799?]
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England), creator. [Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood :
South Metropolitan Cemetery (London, England)
[Billhead of South Metropolitan Cemetery, opposite St. Luke's Church, Norwood
1865
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
Soffe's panoramic representation of the grand procession on the day of the Queen's coronation
[1838]
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys.
To the keepers and drivers of donkeys
[approximately 1850]
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851 /
Game of the Great Exhibition of 1851
[1851]
Kane, Gregory, active 1851, creator. Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ... :
Kane, Gregory, active 1851
Gregory Kane, 68 & 69 Dame-Street, Dublin, begs to call the attention of visitors to his portable travelling cabinet ...
1851
Dart, John, -1730. Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster :
Dart, John, -1730
Westmonasterium, or, The history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster
[between 1723 and 1727]
Select engravings from a collection of pictures :
Select engravings from a collection of pictures
MDCCCXVIII [1818]
Urch, Henry, creator. [Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London].
Urch, Henry
[Price list for items produced and sold by Henry Urch, Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, 84, Long Acre, London]
May, 1851
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne :
Memento of the Mission for Children and Young People hald at Eastbourne
[approximately 1890]
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner :
Wellington Statue Hyde Park Corner
[between 1845 and 1857]
London Transport Executive. [Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service].
London Transport Executive
[Ticket for 1951 Festival of Britain special bus service]
[1951]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
The Linwood gallery of pictures in needle-work
1811
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London].
[Ticket for the Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London]
1830
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam.
Indenture placing Elizabeth Richardson into the service of Jane Horam
1769 January 4
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner.
Indenture placing John Dikes into the service of John Morris, joiner
1740 October 6
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace /
Gruner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
The decorations of the garden-pavilion in the grounds of Buckingham palace
MDCCCXLVI [1846]
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
Letter to the Secretary of the Medico-Botanical Society (?) requesting information on lectures or literary proceedings,
[1847]
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950, creator. B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur.
Shaw, Bernard, 1856–1950
B. C. Whitney presents Bernard Shaw's latest and greatest play Saint Joan with Julia Arthur
[1923]
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593-1649, author. The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada /
Brébeuf, Jean de, Saint, 1593–1649
The travels & sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf among the Hurons of Canada
MCMXXXVIII [1938]
A Merry Christmas.
A Merry Christmas
[approximately 1880?]
School Board for London Certificate :
School Board for London Certificate
[1888]
Palestine Pavilion.
Palestine Pavilion
[1924]
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ...
For the use of schools ... The young artist's complete magazine, for the instruction of the youth of both sexes ..
[1788]
Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly :
Exhibition of Sir George Hayter's great historical pictures, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly
[1843]
Pinoli's Restaurant, creator. [Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London].
Pinoli's Restaurant
[Advertisement for Pinoli's Restaurant, London]
[192-?]
Linwood, Mary, 1755-1845. Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted :
Linwood, Mary, 1755–1845
Miss Linwood's Gallery of pictures in worsted
1812
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co., creator. Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses.
Frederick & Robert Sparrow & Co.
Front views of F. & R. Sparrow & Co.'s original London genuine tea warehouses
[1823]
The book of Jonah taken from the authorized version of King James I /
The book of Jonah taken from the authorized version of King James I
1926
Lloyd, John, active 1843, creator. John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer :
Lloyd, John, active 1843
John Lloyd, tobacco & snuff manufacturer
[ca. 1843]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The complete writings of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The complete writings of William Blake
MCMLVII [1957]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. Poetry and prose of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
Poetry and prose of William Blake
1935
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The note-book of William Blake :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The note-book of William Blake
MCMXXXV [1935]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The writings of William Blake /
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The writings of William Blake
MCMXXV [1925]
Blake, William, 1757-1827, author. The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil :
Blake, William, 1757–1827
The illustrations of William Blake for Thornton's Virgil
1937
Daily Mail (London, England), creator. The Daily Mail exhibition guide :
Daily Mail (London, England)
The Daily Mail exhibition guide
[approximately 1924]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the collection of rare and estimable original drawings, antient & modern prints, and books of prints
[1824]
Christie & Manson auctioneer publisher Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq. :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of Flemish, Dutch, French, and English pictures, of the highest class, the property of Edward W. Lake, Esq.
[1845]
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints :
An exhibition of 19th & 20th century European prints and modern British prints
1986
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857, auctioneer. A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ... :
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777–1857
A catalogue of the library of a well known collector, containing many rare and curious articles particularly in early French and Italian literature ...
1818
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a valuable collection of ancient and modern prints, beautiful high-finished drawings, coloured etchings, &c. elegantly framed and glazed
1795
Squibb, Mr., auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters :
Squibb, Mr.
A catalogue of a table service of valuable plate ... tables and dessert services of Worcester and other porcelaine ; ... ; a small choice of pictures by ancient masters
[1832]
Phillips, H., -1840, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art :
Phillips, H., -1840
A catalogue of the interesting collection of paintings, by the most eminent Masters of the several schools of art
[1835]
Edward Foster (Firm), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ... :
Edward Foster (Firm)
A catalogue of the choice and valuable collection of pictures, of the first class in the Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish schools, selected with great judgment and discrimination from celebrated galleries and collections both at home and abroad ...
[1835]
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland :
Stewart, Wheatley & Adlard
A catalogue of a very select and valuable collection of prints, recently consigned from Holland
[1828]
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England), auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books :
Skinner, Dyke & Skinner (London, England)
A catalogue of the superlative collection of cabinet pictures and miniatures, beautiful Roman missals, most superbly illuminated, a few bronzes, carvings in ivory, specimens of stained glass from the earliest periods of the art, drawings, books of prints and port folios, a beautiful impression Macklin's Bible and a small library of books
1805
Christie, Manson, & Woods, auctioneer. Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased :
Christie, Manson, & Woods
Catalogue of the very choice collection of works of art of Francis Broderip, Esq., deceased
[1872]
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592, author. Montaigne's essays :
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533–1592
Montaigne's essays
MCMXXXI [1931]
Sporting pictures at Lavington Park /
Sporting pictures at Lavington Park
1927
Valentine & Sons, creator, publisher. The Fairway :
Valentine & Sons
The Fairway
1951
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827-1889, author. The ratcatcher's daughter :
Bede, Cuthbert, 1827–1889
The ratcatcher's daughter
[approximately 1842]
European Museum. The plan and new descriptive catalogue of the European Museum,
European Museum
The plan and new descriptive catalogue of the European Museum,
1806
The Dogs Cemetery, Hyde Park, London.
The Dogs Cemetery, Hyde Park, London
[approximately 1920]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the remaining drawings, and books of drawings, of the late Rev. W. Gilpin, A.M., Vicar of Boldre :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of the remaining drawings, and books of drawings, of the late Rev. W. Gilpin, A.M., Vicar of Boldre
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1805]
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a small but well-chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of a small but well-chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch pictures
1791
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of select and beautiful cabinet pictures, the undoubted works of the most celebrated esteemed Dutch and Flemish Masters :
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
A catalogue of the genuine, capital, and valuable collection of select and beautiful cabinet pictures, the undoubted works of the most celebrated esteemed Dutch and Flemish Masters
[1795]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, and fine prints by Wollett and others, framed and glazed :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures, and fine prints by Wollett and others, framed and glazed
[1810]
Calder-Marshall, Arthur, 1908- author. A crime against Cania /
Calder-Marshall, Arthur, 1908–
A crime against Cania
1934
Landseer, Thomas, 1795-1880, ill. Characteristic sketches of animals :
Landseer, Thomas, 1795–1880
Characteristic sketches of animals
1832
García Calderón, Ventura, 1886-1959, author The lottery ticket /
García Calderón, Ventura, 1886–1959
The lottery ticket
[1945]
Dryden, John, 1631-1700, author. Songs and poems of John Dryden /
Dryden, John, 1631–1700
Songs and poems of John Dryden
1957
Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922, author. W. H. Hudson's letters to R. B. Cunninghame Graham :
Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841–1922
W. H. Hudson's letters to R. B. Cunninghame Graham
1941
Milton, John, 1608-1674, author. Poems in English with illustrations by William Blake :
Milton, John, 1608–1674
Poems in English with illustrations by William Blake
1926
Clarke, Charles, -1840. Architectura ecclesiastica Londini :
Clarke, Charles, -1840
Architectura ecclesiastica Londini
1819
Dryden, John, 1631-1700, author. Dryden :
Dryden, John, 1631–1700
Dryden
MCMXXXI-MCMXXXII [1931-1932]
The splendid procession of Queen Victoria to her coronation, on the 28th of June, 1838
The splendid procession of Queen Victoria to her coronation, on the 28th of June, 1838
[1838]
The Holy Bible :
The Holy Bible
1924-27
J. Pearson & Co. Catalogue.
J. Pearson & Co
Catalogue
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a capital, well chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a capital, well chosen collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures
[1804]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the production of the great artists of the British School, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the production of the great artists of the British School, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery
[1805]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the productions of the great artists of the British school, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery, formed under the spirited directions, and with unbounded expence, by those distinguished promoters of the fine arts, the Messrs. Boydell's :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of that magnificent and truly valuable collection of pictures, the productions of the great artists of the British school, known as the collection of the Shakspeare Gallery, formed under the spirited directions, and with unbounded expence, by those distinguished promoters of the fine arts, the Messrs. Boydell's
[1805]
Christie, James, 1773-1831, auctioneer, publisher. A catalogue of a most valuable and unique collection of ancient stained glass :
Christie, James, 1773–1831
A catalogue of a most valuable and unique collection of ancient stained glass
[1808]
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight :
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1952