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THE OXFORD LIBRARY SALE
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Venue address
Bocardo House
24A St Michael's Street
Oxford
OX1 2EB
United Kingdom
THE OXFORD LIBRARY SALE

Including Works of Art, Antique Furniture, Rugs and Rare Antiquarian Books & Bindings 16th - 20th Century

Auction dates
Apr 21, 2021 11:00 AM BST
Lots: 1 - 654
Apr 22, 2021 11:00 AM BST
Lots: 661 - 949
Viewing dates
Apr 15, 2021 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Apr 16, 2021 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Apr 17, 2021 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Apr 19, 2021 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Apr 20, 2021 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
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A MID VICTORIAN BURR AND FIGURED WALNUT PEDESTAL DESK with green leather inset top fitted with one
Lot 1
A MID VICTORIAN BURR AND FIGURED WALNUT PEDESTAL DESK with green leather inset top fitted with one
580 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A BRONZE GROUP OF THREE SEA LIONS, bull, cow and pup emerging from the waves onto a rock, green
Lot 2
A BRONZE GROUP OF THREE SEA LIONS, bull, cow and pup emerging from the waves onto a rock, green
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA adapted as a table lamp with opaque glass flame
Lot 3
A BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA adapted as a table lamp with opaque glass flame
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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AN ANTIQUE STEEL BREAST PLATE with brass studs and leather trimmed rim, 41cm high, a Saxon style
Lot 5
AN ANTIQUE STEEL BREAST PLATE with brass studs and leather trimmed rim, 41cm high, a Saxon style
800 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 20TH CENTURY MAH JONG SET comprising of bone and bamboo playing pieces, contained within a five
Lot 6
A 20TH CENTURY MAH JONG SET comprising of bone and bamboo playing pieces, contained within a five
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A PAIR OF DOULTON LAMBETH BALUSTER VASES each decorated with a band of flower heads and scrolls,
Lot 7
A PAIR OF DOULTON LAMBETH BALUSTER VASES each decorated with a band of flower heads and scrolls,
40 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A COLLECTION OF OLD WAX SEALS and two 19th Century boxes with wax sealed exteriors; together with
Lot 8
A COLLECTION OF OLD WAX SEALS and two 19th Century boxes with wax sealed exteriors; together with
220 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A 19TH CENTURY SEAL with turned ivory handle, two agate handled seals and two coloured stone
Lot 9
A 19TH CENTURY SEAL with turned ivory handle, two agate handled seals and two coloured stone
240 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED TABLE TOP BOX with hinged lid, drawer below and recessed
Lot 10
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED TABLE TOP BOX with hinged lid, drawer below and recessed
220 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A CANADIAN INUIT ART CARVED GREYSTONE FIGURE GROUP of a polar bear with seal prey, 24cm wide
Lot 11
A CANADIAN INUIT ART CARVED GREYSTONE FIGURE GROUP of a polar bear with seal prey, 24cm wide
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE IN SHERATON REVIVAL STYLE the moulded cornice with hand painted
Lot 12
A MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE IN SHERATON REVIVAL STYLE the moulded cornice with hand painted
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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TWO SIMILAR 'HAILWOODS' MINER'S LAMPS, brass and steel with blue glass shades, 26cm high (2)
Lot 13
TWO SIMILAR 'HAILWOODS' MINER'S LAMPS, brass and steel with blue glass shades, 26cm high (2)
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A MID VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT DAVENPORT with raised correspondence compartment, sloping leather
Lot 14
A MID VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT DAVENPORT with raised correspondence compartment, sloping leather
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER by Jane Beach, 1870 in a crossover frame, two further examples and
Lot 15
A VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER by Jane Beach, 1870 in a crossover frame, two further examples and
320 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST WALL CLOCK with painted Roman dial, brass hands, bell strike, two iron
Lot 16
A 19TH CENTURY BLACK FOREST WALL CLOCK with painted Roman dial, brass hands, bell strike, two iron
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN PEN BOX with domed cover and all over gilt foliate decoration, 26cm wide
Lot 17
A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN PEN BOX with domed cover and all over gilt foliate decoration, 26cm wide
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER the angled ivory scales signed Negretti & Zambra, Hatton
Lot 18
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER the angled ivory scales signed Negretti & Zambra, Hatton
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A PAIR OF FRENCH SPELTER FIGURES, La Force and Le Pouvoir, each on a bakelite socle, 34cm high
Lot 19
A PAIR OF FRENCH SPELTER FIGURES, La Force and Le Pouvoir, each on a bakelite socle, 34cm high
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A VICTORIAN LEATHER AND BRASS TELESCOPE with single telescopic draw adjusting by a collar, upon a
Lot 20
A VICTORIAN LEATHER AND BRASS TELESCOPE with single telescopic draw adjusting by a collar, upon a
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A W. WATSON & SONS LTD, LONDON 'SERVICE' MICROSCOPE with wooden case
Lot 21
A W. WATSON & SONS LTD, LONDON 'SERVICE' MICROSCOPE with wooden case
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE PEDESTAL WRITING DESK with leather topped central drawer and one
Lot 22
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE PEDESTAL WRITING DESK with leather topped central drawer and one
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT TABLE TOP STEREOSCOPIC VIEWER by Negretti & Zambra, London,58cm long,
Lot 23
A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT TABLE TOP STEREOSCOPIC VIEWER by Negretti & Zambra, London,58cm long,
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A NEAR PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY OPEN ARMCHAIRS the foliate crest rails over
Lot 24
A NEAR PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY OPEN ARMCHAIRS the foliate crest rails over
1,600 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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A CEYLONESE ROSEWOOD RECTANGULAR CENTRE TABLE with two frieze drawers, the drawers and frieze carved
Lot 25
A CEYLONESE ROSEWOOD RECTANGULAR CENTRE TABLE with two frieze drawers, the drawers and frieze carved
1,100 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A MID 19TH CENTURY FIGURED WALNUT DROP DIAL WALL CLOCK with painted Roman dial, coiled gong strike
Lot 26
A MID 19TH CENTURY FIGURED WALNUT DROP DIAL WALL CLOCK with painted Roman dial, coiled gong strike
85 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS AND POLYCHROME CLOISONNE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK the pale agate dial with gilt
Lot 27
A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS AND POLYCHROME CLOISONNE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK the pale agate dial with gilt
520 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A GEORGE III BURR YEW TEA CADDY of rectangular form with canted corners, hinged lid and twin
Lot 28
A GEORGE III BURR YEW TEA CADDY of rectangular form with canted corners, hinged lid and twin
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A BRASS ANEROID WALL BAROMETER the dial impressed Yeates & Son, Dublin, 12cm diameter and a brass
Lot 29
A BRASS ANEROID WALL BAROMETER the dial impressed Yeates & Son, Dublin, 12cm diameter and a brass
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A PAIR OF STONE BOOKENDS part of the structure of The Houses of Parliament damaged by enemy air
Lot 30
A PAIR OF STONE BOOKENDS part of the structure of The Houses of Parliament damaged by enemy air
300 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PEWTER PLATES, 42cm diameter, five further pewter items, a Regency silkwork
Lot 31
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PEWTER PLATES, 42cm diameter, five further pewter items, a Regency silkwork
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A COLLECTION OF OBJECTS including a carved wood griffin, two millefiori glass paperweights, a pietra
Lot 32
A COLLECTION OF OBJECTS including a carved wood griffin, two millefiori glass paperweights, a pietra
480 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A PAIR OF DERBY WHITE GLAZED FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS, modelled with a boy with fruit and a girl with
Lot 33
A PAIR OF DERBY WHITE GLAZED FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS, modelled with a boy with fruit and a girl with
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP, of a courting couple, on gilt heightened oval base, 18cm high;
Lot 34
A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP, of a courting couple, on gilt heightened oval base, 18cm high;
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A ROSENTHAL WHITE GLAZED FIGURE OF A RECLINING PIERROT, 28cm long, two further white glazed figures,
Lot 35
A ROSENTHAL WHITE GLAZED FIGURE OF A RECLINING PIERROT, 28cm long, two further white glazed figures,
75 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Spring:Summer', after D. Gerolimo, 25.5 x 35.
Lot 36
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Spring:Summer', after D. Gerolimo, 25.5 x 35.
350 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Fair Emily', pub. Hainer & Son 1796, 36 x 25.
Lot 37
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Fair Emily', pub. Hainer & Son 1796, 36 x 25.
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Mrs Clark's Examination before the Committee
Lot 38
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Mrs Clark's Examination before the Committee
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Spring', pub. John Fairburn 1796, 35.5 x 25cm,
Lot 39
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Spring', pub. John Fairburn 1796, 35.5 x 25cm,
380 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'William Kingsley Esq', 33.5 x 25cm; and
Lot 40
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'William Kingsley Esq', 33.5 x 25cm; and
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Europe', pub. P. Gally 1804, 25.5 x 20.5cm;
Lot 41
A GEORGE III HAND COLOURED REVERSE PRINT ON GLASS: 'Europe', pub. P. Gally 1804, 25.5 x 20.5cm;
180 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A LARGE JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER TRAY with rectangular panels of Hiramaki-e in gold, depicting
Lot 43
A LARGE JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER TRAY with rectangular panels of Hiramaki-e in gold, depicting
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A LARGE BRONZE BUDDHA seated upon a stepped base with holes for attachment to a larger architectural
Lot 44
A LARGE BRONZE BUDDHA seated upon a stepped base with holes for attachment to a larger architectural
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A BRONZE CORPUS CHRISTI cast and chased in the Romanesque style, holes for attachment, probably
Lot 45
A BRONZE CORPUS CHRISTI cast and chased in the Romanesque style, holes for attachment, probably
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A COLONIAL WHITE METAL MOUNTED COCONUT CUP AND STAND, the bands with ribbed and beaded decoration
Lot 46
A COLONIAL WHITE METAL MOUNTED COCONUT CUP AND STAND, the bands with ribbed and beaded decoration
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A SALT GLAZED STONEWARE FLAGON relief decorated with trailing scroll oak leaf and branch decoration,
Lot 47
A SALT GLAZED STONEWARE FLAGON relief decorated with trailing scroll oak leaf and branch decoration,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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ROWING INTEREST: A CARBON PRINT PHOTOGRAPH OF A COXED FOUR, OXFORD ROWING TEAM circa 1900, 40 x
Lot 48
ROWING INTEREST: A CARBON PRINT PHOTOGRAPH OF A COXED FOUR, OXFORD ROWING TEAM circa 1900, 40 x
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED HUNTING HOUND turning in a snarling expression with wide collar,
Lot 49
A BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED HUNTING HOUND turning in a snarling expression with wide collar,
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WELLINGTON CHEST, having nine drawers, with locking stile, on plinth base, 65.
Lot 50
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WELLINGTON CHEST, having nine drawers, with locking stile, on plinth base, 65.
750 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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AN 18TH CENTURY WALNUT VENEERED AND FEATHER BANDED KNEEHOLE DESK, fitted with an arrangement of
Lot 51
AN 18TH CENTURY WALNUT VENEERED AND FEATHER BANDED KNEEHOLE DESK, fitted with an arrangement of
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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AN 18TH CENTURY STYLE WALNUT AND INLAID LOWBOY, the top and drawers with foliate marquetry angles,
Lot 52
AN 18TH CENTURY STYLE WALNUT AND INLAID LOWBOY, the top and drawers with foliate marquetry angles,
520 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST, with hinged fold over top above four long graduated drawers,
Lot 53
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST, with hinged fold over top above four long graduated drawers,
2,400 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU, the fall front enclosing fitted interior, above four long graduated
Lot 54
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU, the fall front enclosing fitted interior, above four long graduated
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SMALL TABLE TOP DISPLAY CABINET, with glazed door enclosing a shelf,
Lot 55
A LATE 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SMALL TABLE TOP DISPLAY CABINET, with glazed door enclosing a shelf,
160 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BOW FRONT STICK BAROMETER the angled ivory scale signed McLachlan & Son, 17
Lot 56
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BOW FRONT STICK BAROMETER the angled ivory scale signed McLachlan & Son, 17
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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AN INDIAN MINIATURE painted with princely figure dressed in white and kneeling in an interior, 20
Lot 57
AN INDIAN MINIATURE painted with princely figure dressed in white and kneeling in an interior, 20
11,000 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A LEAF FROM AN ANTIQUE PERSIAN TEXT printed with seated figure and attendants with script above
Lot 58
A LEAF FROM AN ANTIQUE PERSIAN TEXT printed with seated figure and attendants with script above
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19TH CENTURY CUT PAPER SILHOUETTE PICTURE inscribed 'Executed by Mary Loveday, Beccles in her 73rd
Lot 59
A 19TH CENTURY CUT PAPER SILHOUETTE PICTURE inscribed 'Executed by Mary Loveday, Beccles in her 73rd
680 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK the masked white enamel circular Roman dial over a
Lot 60
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK the masked white enamel circular Roman dial over a
420 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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