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Smart London Gent - Cabinet Photograph. Date: circa 1890
Cast of the show Havana including a young Gladys CooperHavana - an Edwardian musical comedy in three acts, with a book by George Grossmith, Jr. and Graham Hill, music by Leslie Stuart, lyrics by Adrian Ross and additional lyrics by George Arthurs
Duchess of York - Harrow and Wealdstone Hospitals new wingThe Duke and Duchess of York opened the Stuart Memorial Extension, a new wing of the Harrow and Wealdstone Hospital - May 6th 1931
Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, reversePortrait of Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, holding a funerary wreath, oil on canvas by John Hayl, c.1638 and overpainted c.1645, in a gilded frame with moulded decoration. Date: c.1638-1645
Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, detailPortrait of Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, holding a funerary wreath, oil on canvas by John Hayl, c.1638 and overpainted c.1645, in a gilded frame with moulded decoration. Date: c.1638-1645
Flower bowlTin-glazed earthenware flower or pot-pourri holder and lid, with blue and manganese painted decoration of stylised floral sprays set within quatrefoils
Maiolica plate, undersideTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate, hand-painted with a linear geometric interlacing pattern of squares, flower heads and curved lines, made in Montelupo, Italy, c.1575-1625. Date: 1575-1625
Maiolica plateTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate, hand-painted with a linear geometric interlacing pattern of squares, flower heads and curved lines, made in Montelupo, Italy, c.1575-1625. Date: 1575-1625
JugEarthenware jug with green glaze decoration, a handle and a pouring lip, with restorations to the rim, Surrey/Hampshire border ware, made in England c.1630-1670. Date: 1630-1670
Portrait of an unknown woman, oil on panel, thought to be by Cornelius Johnson, c.1620, in a carved and gilded frame. Date: c.1620
ChairOne of four tall-back chairs with ebonised and gilded wood frames, possibly made from oak and beech, with later red silk brocade upholstery, made in England or continental Europe c.1700. Date: c.1700
Oak armchair and stoolOak armchair with parquetry banding, inlaid decoration and carved details, made in the west of England c.1600-1640. Date: c.1600-1640
Guilbaud Writing Cabinet, Trade LabelWalnut-veneered writing cabinet bearing the trade label of John Guilbaud, retailed in London, c.1695-1700. Date: 1693-1712
Guilbaud Writing Cabinet, detailWalnut-veneered writing cabinet bearing the trade label of John Guilbaud, retailed in London, c.1695-1700. Date: 1693-1712
Table, detailDraw-leaf table made from oak with carved friezes, made in England c.1600-1650. Date: c.1600-1650
Draw-leaf table made from oak with carved friezes, made in England c.1600-1650. Date: c.1600-1650
Brass tongs and shovelBrass tongs, with a lobed stem, curved bracket and a ring on the top. Manufactured in England, c.1650-1700. Date: 1650-1700
Clock, detailBrass and metal lantern clock on four ball feet, made by Robert Robinson in Lothbury, City of London, c.1660-1670. Date: 1660-1670
ClockBrass and metal lantern clock on four ball feet, made by Robert Robinson in Lothbury, City of London, c.1660-1670. Date: 1660-1670
Self portrait of Mary Beale with her husband and sonSelf-portrait of Mary Beale with her husband Charles and son Bartholomew, oil on canvas, c.1660 in London, in a carved and gilded pine frame, c.1675-1700. Date: c. 1660
Portrait of Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, oil on canvas by an unknown artist after Peter Lely, c.1670, in a carved and gilded frame made in Britain, c.1650-1700. Date: c.1670
Caned armchairOne of a pair of caned armchairs, with a twist-turned and carved walnut frame and caned seat and back, made in England c.1685-1700. Date: c.1695
Cabinet on stand, detailCabinet on a stand with engraved veneered ebony doors, internal doors and cupboards with fruitwood and ivory marquetry, with later brass fittings
Caned chairOne of a set of six caned chairs, with a twist-turned and carved walnut frame and caned seat and back, made in England c.1685-1700. Date: c.1685-1700
Fire tongsBrass fire tongs, the arms with turned shafts featuring three knops and a ball knop at the top, part of a set of fire tools made in England c.1650-1700. Date: c.1650-1700
Fire shovelBrass fire shovel with a turned shaft featuring three knops, a ball knop at the the top, and a bell-shaped pan, part of a set of fire tools made in England c.1650-1700. Date: c.1650-1700
PokerBrass and wrought iron poker with a turned shaft featuring three knops and a ball knop at the top, part of a set of fire tools made in England c.1650-1700. Date: c.1650-1700
Set of fire toolsBrass and wrought iron poker with a turned shaft featuring three knops and a ball knop at the top, part of a set of fire tools made in England c.1650-1700. Date: c.1650-1700
CandlestickBrass Heemskirk candlestick, with a circular base, circular central drip tray and turnings in the stem, made in the Netherlands c.1570-1615. Date: c.1570-1615
CandlesticksBrass Heemskirk candlestick with a circular base, circular central drip tray and turnings in the stem, made in the Netherlands c.1570-1615. Date: c.1570-1615
Court cupboardOak court cupboard in two sections, the upper section with two cupboard doors flanking a central carved panel and two columns supporting an overhanging frieze, made in England c.1630. Date: c.1630
Cabinet on chestWalnut veneered cabinet on a chest with a joined deal carcase, oak drawers, on bun feet, made in England c.1710. Date: c.1710
Turkey work upholsteryOne of a pair of beech chairs with spiral turned legs and front stretchers, with original Turkey work upholstery depicting stylised flowers, and modern fringing, made in England c.1685. Date: c.1685
Tall back chair made from beech, carved and ebonised with a cane seat and back panel, and a modern green cotton damask squab cushion, thought to date c.1690-1700. Date: c.1690-1700
Almsdish in brass with a central hammered design featuring two lions flanking a shield and pointed oval border decoration, probably made in Northern Europe, possibly c.1700-1800. Date: c.1700-1800
Cocktail glassOne of six cocktail glases with a conical bowl and engraved and sandblasted decoration of a cockerel standing in profile between two floral sprays
BellarmineSalt-glazed stoneware Bartmannkrug, or Bellarmine jug, decorated with an applied bearded face mask, made in Germany c.1630-1640. Date: c.1630-1640
Tapestry panelFlemish verdure tapestry panel depicting a woodland scene with birds, foliage, two castles, a bridge and a stream. It was probably woven in Oudenarde in c.1640
BellowsA pair of bellows with geometrical chip-carved decoration, inscribed with the motto DO YOU YOUR PART AS WELL AS I AND YOUL HAVE FIER BY AND BY, made c.1690. Date: c.1690
StoolOne of six matching oak joined stools with a carved frieze and turned decoration, made in England, c.1600-1650. Date: c.1600-1650
Six joined stoolsOne of six matching oak joined stools with a carved frieze and turned decoration, made in England, c.1600-1650. Date: c.1600-1650
Punch bowlTin-glazed earthenware punch bowl hand-painted with figures in a watery landscape in blue and black, with bamboo and pine trees, possibly made in Brislington
BackstoolChair or backstool made from turned and joined oak, upholstered in leather with brass stud nails, made in England c.1680, but with substantial repairs and replacements. Date: c.1680
Alexandra / Olaf StuartQUEEN ALEXANDRA Wife of Edward VII, with her grandson Olaf (son of her daughter Maud) Date: 1844 - 1925
Christmas cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes, paying to all good friends 366 Happy Days, from Mr and Mrs Stuart of Kempton Drive, Ilfracombe. Date: 1931
Coronation of King Charles ICoronation of Charles I on 2 February 1626. The King is depicted wearing white, rather than purple, and was reckoned to be an omen of his future misfortunes. Date: 1626
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and familyAn informal group taken at Glamis Castle, the home of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother