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Lot 317
Thermomètre à alcool et calendrier à monture en bronze doré   d'époque Louis XVI   cadres à décor cislé de rubans noués guirlandes de laurier et frise d'entrelacs surmontés d'un globe terrestre    le thermomètre sur âme de bois peinte à gradations indiquant différents états naturels signé "Ingénieur Chevallier vis-à-vis le marché aux fleurs" calendrier postérieur   h. 36 cm
Lot 926
HOOKER WILLIAM: (1785-1865) English Botanist, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew 1841-65. A.L.S., W. J. Hooker, three pages, 4to, London, 27th April 1825, to Baron De Lessert. Hooker thanks his correspondent for their letter and some books and further expresses his regret at not having seen De Lessert before leaving Paris to thank him personally 'for the valuable specimens of plants with which you have enriched by Herbarium'. Hooker continues to state that he writes to introduce 'my valued friend Sir Alexander Johnstone, who resided a long time in Ceylon as Chief Judge of the Supreme Court', adding 'He is much attached to the study of Natural History as well as to various branches of literature; & during his visit to Paris I am very anxious that he should be permitted to enjoy the pleasure of your Society & of your conversation'. In concluding Hooker remarks 'Soon after I arrive in Glasgow I shall seek an opportunity of sending you a parcel which will contain some more plates, in 4to, of my Exotic Flora & which will terminate the 2nd vol.' VG. £100-150 Jules-Paul-Benjamin De Lessert (1773-1847) French Industrialist, Financier & Philanthropist. Hooker is particularly remembered for founding the Herbarium at Kew, which became of worldwide renown among botanists and received large and valuable additions from all parts of the globe, as illustrated by the present letter, and Hooker's standing as a botanist was thus vastly improved. £100-150
Lot 207
A pair of cream baluster shaped table lamp bases and shades, a wirework candelabra decorated with grapes, a pair of 19th Century gilt and gesso mounted candle sconces/arms, two brass candle sconces/arms, a pair of turned wood candlesticks, and a modern globe, together with a wicker basket containing a collection of cushions
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