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'Dept 1 - W&M, Clocks & W' [weights and measures; clocks and watches]
Date: 1980-1983Reference: WA/HMM/TR/Abc/B.3/5Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Books
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A descriptive inventory of the several exquisite and magnificent pieces of mechanism and jewellery, Compriz'd in the Schedule annexed to an Act of Parliament, made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty George the Third; For enabling Mr. James Cox, of the City of London, Jeweller, to dispose of his Museum by way of Lottery.
Cox, James, Jeweler.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A catalogue, of clocks, watches, and other machines, made and sold by T. Page, author of the use of broad sword, in the Market-Place, Norwich.
Page, T. (Thomas), 1713-Date: 1746?]- Books
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A descriptive catalogue of the several superb and magnificent pieces of mechanism and jewellery, exhibited in Mr. Cox's museum, at Spring Gardens, Charing-Cross.
Cox, James, Jeweler.Date: [1772]- Books
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Descriptive catalogue of the several superb and magnificent pieces of mechanism and jewellery, exhibited in the museum, at Spring-Gardens, Charing-Cross.
Cox, James, Jeweler.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1772]- Books
The Clockwork universe : German clocks and automata, 1550-1650 / edited by Klaus Maurice and Otto Mayr.
Date: 1980- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of Greek, Roman, and other coins and medals, of Angel Carmey, Esq; late of Ranelagh Row, Chelsea, deceased; Likewise his valuable collection of gems, pictures, clocks, watches, dresden china, and other curious effects. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 18th of this instant February 1766, and the four following days. All which may be viewed on Saturday the 15th (Sunday excepted) 'till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock. Catalogues to be had gratis on the days of viewing, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Mr. Langford and Son.Date: 1766]- Books
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A catalogue, of clocks, watches, and other machines, made and sold by T. Page, ... in the Market-Place, Norwich.
Page, T. (Thomas), 1713-Date: 1746?]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine stock in trade of the late Mr. John Frankland, jeweller and filagree-worker, consisting of a Variety of Diamond-Rings, Ear-Rings, loose Stones, Watches, Snuff-Boxes, and exceeding fine Filagree-Work; Which (by Order of the Administrator) will be sold bye auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Anne's, Soho, On Wednesday, the 18th, and Thursday, the 19th, of December, 1776, beginning each Day at Five O'Clock precisely. To be viewed on Tuesday, the 17th, and each Day of Sale, from Eleven O'Clock till Three. Catalogues to be had at the Bank Coffee-House, and at Mr. Gerard's, aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1776]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and intire collection of Roman, British, Saxon and English coins and medals, in gold, silver and copper, of the ingenious preserver of antiquities, Emmanuel Austin, Of Bartholomew - Close, deceas'd; Which, by Order of his Widow and Executors, will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Thursday, the 28th of April, 1774. - To be view'd on Tuesday the 26th, and 'till the Time of Sale, which will begin at Twelve O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1774]- Books
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A catalogue of the valuable intaglio and cameo rings, gold watches, seals, trinkets, watch chains, miniature pictures, and other curious articles. Also, A most superb marble chimneypiece, Executed at Rome; late the property of Sir Thomas Rumbold, Bart. Deceased. Which will be Sold by Auction (by order of the executors) By Mr. Christie, At his great room, in Pall Mall, On Tuesday, January the 29th, 1793, at one o'clock. To be Viewed on Saturday and Monday preceding the Sale. Catalogues may be had as above; and at the Rainbow Coffee House.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.Date: 1793]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, Saxon, English, and other, coins and medals, in gold, silver, and copper: of the late Gustavus Brander, Esq. F.R. & A.S. In this Collection is the very remarkable Gold Seal of Edmund King of Sicily, Son of Henry the III. of England, and also most of the rarest Medals by that celebrated Artist, Hedlinger: which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, at his House, in Litchfield - Street, St. Anne's, soho, On Wednesday, the 3d, and Thursday, the 4th, of February, 1790, At Twelve O'Clock precisely. To be viewed two Days preceding the Sale, from Ten O'Clock till Three. Catalogues to be had of Mr. Gerard aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1790]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and intire collection of coins and medals, shells, fossils, petrefactions, ores, minerals and pictures, of the Rev. Henry Burrough, L. L. D. And Prebendary of Peterborough, deceas'd; Which, by Order of his Executors, will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday, the 27th of April, 1774. - To be view'd on Monday the 25th, Tuesday the 26th, and 'till the Time of Sale, which will begin at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1774]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine houshold furniture, Philosophical and Mathematical Instruments, Various Improvements in Mechanics, Implements in Arts and Trades, Plate, Watches, Books, Sundry Curiosities, and other Effects, of Henry Mill, Esq; Chief Engineer to the New River Company, deceased. Which will be Sold by Auction, By Samuel Paterson, At Essex House, in Essex Street, in the Strand, On Thursday, April the 18th, 1771, And the following Day, To begin each Day precisely at Twelve O'Clock. To be viewed on Tuesday, the 16th Instant, and to the Time of Sale.
Paterson, Samuel, 1728-1802.Date: 1771]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, British and English coins and medals, fine enamel paintings, miniatures and gems, Antique Bronzes, Raphael's Ware, Roman Urns, &c. of Mr. Edward Stephens, of Colchester, And the late Mr. Edward Cole, Of Twickenham; which will be sold by Auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 29th, and Thursday the 30th of March, 1775. - To be view'd on Monday the 27th, Tuesday the 28th, and 'till the Time of Sale; which will begin, each Day, at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1775]- Books
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A catalogue of the valuable collection of coins, medals, gems, rings, antiques, watches, curiosities, &c. Of the Late Ingham Foster. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Barford, at his rooms in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Thursday the 8th of May, 1783, and the following day. To be viewed on Tuesday, and till the sale, which will begin each day at twelve o'clock. Catalogues may be had the days of viewing at Mr. Barford's aforesaid.
Barford, Henry.Date: 1783]- Books
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A catalogue of a genuine collection of English silver coins, belonging to a gentleman, who has left off collecting. Also, an entire collection of consular and imperial silver denarii, in fine preservation; a cabinet for medals, and a plain gold watch, late the property of a gentleman of the county of Wilts, deces'd; which will be sold by auction, by Samuel Paterson, at Essex House in Essex-Street, in the Strand, on Thursday the 10th of May 1759. To begin precisely at twelve o'clock. To be viewed on Tuesday the 8th instant, and to the time of sale. Catalogues may be had gratis at the place of sale.
Paterson, Samuel, 1728-1802.Date: 1759]- Pictures
Walton Hospital, Liverpool, Merseyside. Process print after G.B. Clilverd.
Clilverd, Graham Barry, 1883-1978.Reference: 20341i- Books
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A catalogue of the valuable jewels, Trinkets, Watches, coins, Antique Rings, and other curious Articles, the property of A lady of Distinction deceased: which will be sold by auction, By Mess. Christie and Ansell, At their Great Room, next Cumberland House, Pall Mall, On Wednesday, February 24th, 1779, at One O'Clock. To be viewed on Monday and Tuesday preceding the Sale. Catalogues may be had at the Bank Coffee House and in Pall Mall.
Christie and Ansell (London, England)Date: 1779]- Books
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A catalogue of a valuable collection of Italian, Dutch and Flemish pictures, brought from a gentleman's house in the country; among which are the following Masters. Claude Loraine Poussin - Sal. Rosa - Rembrandt - - Mieris - Brower - Griffier - Ferg, &c. And several pleasant perspective Views of Public Buildings, in and about London, Venice, &c. which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Ford, at his Great Room, in St. James's Hay-Market, on Wednesday the 15th, and Thursday the 16th of thi s instant January, 1772. The Collection may be view'd on Monday the 13th, and 'till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day exactly at Twelve O'Clock. Catalogues to be had (gratis) at Grigsby's Coffee-House, near the Royal-Exchange, and at Mr. Ford's aforesaid.
Ford, Mr., active 1741-1757.Date: 1772]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and curious collection of prints, and books of prints, of John Ratcliffe, Esq; Late of Bermondsey, deceased, chiefly consisting of Scarce and Valuable Portraits of illustrious Persons, from Titian, Vandyke, Rubens, and other great Masters, and several fine original Prints by Vischer, Suyderhoof, Sourman, Hollar, &c. Which will be Sold by Auction, By Mr. Christie, At his Great Room, the Royal Academy, Pall Mall, On Saturday, March 23, 1776, And the Two following Evenings (sunday expected). To be viewed on Thursday and Friday, the 21st and 22d Instant, and to the Sale, which will begin each Evening at Six O'Clock. - Catalogues may be then had.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.Date: 1776]- Books
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A catalogue of a genuine and curious collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon and English coins and medals, in gold, silver and copper, (many of which are very Rare, and in the most desirable Preservation;) which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House, in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of February, 1772. - To be view'd on Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, and each Day 'till the Time of Sale; which will begin at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1772]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine collection of Greek, Roman, British and English coins and medals, antique bronzes, Roman earthen ware, ores, shells, &c. of a gentleman, who has left off collecting; which will be sold by auction, By Mr. Gerard, At his House in Litchfield-Street, St. Ann's, Soho, On Wednesday the 13th, and Thursday the 14th of April, 1774. - To be view'd on Monday the 11th, Tuesday the 12th, and 'till the Time of Sale, which will begin at Half an Hour after Eleven O'Clock precisely. - Catalogues to be had, gratis, at Mr. Gerard's aforesaid.
Gerard, Mr. (John), -1794.Date: 1774]- Books
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A catalogue of the household furniture, And other effects, of Edward Younge, Esq. (lately Deceased) Of Little Durnford, near Salisbury, Consisting of Mahogany Four-Post and other Bedsteads, with Needle Work, Linen and Woollen Furniture; Damask and other Window Curtains; fine Feather Beds Bedding, &c. Chairs and Tables of all Sorts; Marble Tables, on elegant carved Frames; Variety of Carpets; Pier, Sconce, and Chimney, Glasses, &c. Stove Grates, and Kitchen Furniture. - -Also a large Collection of Paintings by eminent Masters; 700 Ounces of Plate; fine India Cabinets and Dressing Boxes; curious old China; Linen, Liquors, Casks, &c. - Five Lead Figures as large as Life; a Rick of fine Meadow Hay; a Chariot, and Harness for a Pair of Horses; One Horse Chair and Harness, two Carts, and two fine Normandy Cows, &c. Which will be Sold by Auction, on the Premises, By Mr. Smith, On Monday the 26th, Wednesday the 28th, Thurs the 29th, and Friday the 30th of April; and on Monday the 3d of May, 1773. The Sale to begin each Day precisely at Eleven O'Clock. The Goods may be viewed from Friday the 23d, to the Time of Sale. Catalogues may be had at the Place of Sale, and at Mr. Smith's in Salisbury.
Smith, Mr., active 1773.Date: [1773]- Books
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A catalogue of pictures collected abroad by Mr. Edmund Glover, who is going to reside at Oporto, Consisting of several valuable painting by Old Palma, Castiglione, Guerchino, Rembrandt, Dominichino, P. Brill, Vandervelde, D. Teniers, Claude, Solimene, Bott, N. Poussin, &c. Also some curious bronzes: Which will be sold by auction, at Mr. Ford's great room in the Hay-Market, on Tuesday the 16th, Wednesdy the 17th, and Thursday the 18th of this instant March. -And on Friday the 19th, and the following days, - will be sold by auction, at Mr. Ford's, a collection of curious old Japan China, in jars, beakers, bowls, dishes, &c. several pieces of the brown edge, and some exceedings fine dresden. Rare old India Japan, in cabinets, chests, &c. beautiful inlaid tables; soem fashionable plate, jewels, watches, snuff-boxes, mathematical instruments, various curiosities, and rich lace heads of the newest pattern: likewise a chamber organ of an exceeding fine tone, two harpsichords, a chariot, &c. The said collections of pictures, China, &c. may be view'd at Mr. Ford's on Friday the 12th, and the following days till the time of sale, which will begin each day exactly at half on hour after eleven o'clock. Catalogues to be had gartis at Mr. Ford's.
Ford, Mr., active 1741-1757.Date: 1742]