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Lot 197
A Victorian mahogany writing table,with rounded rectangular top, once fitted with an inkwell, on turned tapered legs,W.114cm, D.69cm H.76cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 198
A Victorian mahogany writing table,with rounded rectangular top, once inset with a brass topped inkwell, on turned tapered legs with fitted brass castors,W.114cm D.70cm H.77cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 199
A Victorian mahogany library table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,the rectangular top with green leatherette skiver, on squared and fluted tapered legs,W.113cm D.69cm H.78cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 200
A Victorian mahogany library table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,the rectangular top with green leatherette skiver, on squared and fluted tapered legs,W.113cm D.69cm H.78cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 201
A Victorian mahogany writing table,with rounded rectangular top inset with a brass lidded inkwell, on turned tapered legs,W.110cm D.68cm H.78cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 202
A Victorian mahogany writing table,with rounded rectangular top inset with a brass capped inkwell, on turned tapered legs,W.114 D.70cm H.76cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 204
An early Victorian rosewood whatnot,with three stages and base drawer, on ring turned tapered legs and fitted brass castors,W.65cm D.45cm H.105cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 205
A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with inset glazed top section over two glazed doors and two panelled doors, on plinth foot,W.86.5cm D.36cm H.115.5cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 206
A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with recessed glazed top tier over two glazed sections and two panelled door sections,W.87cm D.35.5cm H.119cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 207
A Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional bookcase,with inset glazed top section over two glazed doors and two panelled doors, on plinth foot,W.87cm D.37cm H.115cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 208
A pair of Globe Wernicke style oak sectional bookcases,with three quarter galleries and four glazed doors, on plinth feet,W.91.5cm D.32cm H.168cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 209
An early 20th century mahogany book stand,with rectangular top and angled five division underframe with turned stretches, on turned tapered legs with pad feet,W.93cm D.39cm H.84.5cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 210
A small Edwardian mahogany wall cabinet,with two glazed doors,W.58cm D.21cm H.57cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 211
A set of ten early 20th century oak and beech dining chairs,with cross frame backs and drop in seats on turned and squared legsThe Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 212
A Victorian mahogany library table,with rounded rectangular top, on turned and fluted tapered legs, fitted brass castors,W.182cm D.121cm H.77cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 213
A Victorian mahogany writing table,with rounded rectangular top inset with a brass capped inkwell, on turned tapered legs,W.114 D.70cm H.76cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 214
A set of ten early Victorian mahogany dining chairs,with curved cresting rails and spars, upholstered seats on turned tapered legsThe Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 215
A Victorian mahogany library table,the rectangular top inset with an old black leather skiver, frieze with two drawers to each side, on turned tapered legs, fitted large brass castors,W.152cm D.105cm H.75cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 216
A Victorian mahogany library table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,the rectangular top with green leatherette skiver, on squared and fluted tapered legs,W.113cm D.69cm H.78cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 217
A late Victorian mahogany writing table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,with green leather lined top,W.112cm D.68cm H.79cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 218
A Victorian mahogany writing table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,with green skiver inset moulded rectangular top, shaped frieze and fluted square tapered legs,W.112cm D.68cm H.79cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 219
A Globe Wernicke mahogany four section bookcase,with sliding glass doors and squared legs,W.86.5cm D.27cm H.143cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 220
A Victorian mahogany library table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,the rectangular top with green leatherette skiver, on squared and fluted tapered legs,W.113cm D.69cm H.78cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 221
A Victorian mahogany library table, supplied by Sage & Co. Shopfitters of London,the rectangular top with green leatherette skiver, on suqare and fluted tapered legs,W.183cm D.122cm H.79cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 222
A pair of late Victorian mahogany writing tables,with rounded rectangular tops, one with infilled recesses, the other with open holes for an inkwell and pens, on turned tapered legs,W.112cm D.68cm H.77.5cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 223
A set of eight early 20th century oak and beech dining chairs,with cross frame backs and drop in seats, on turned and squared underframesThe Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 224
A late Victorian mahogany library table,fitted four short and one deep drawer to one side of the frieze, the short drawers with internal divisions, standing on turned tapered legs with pad feet,W.168cm. D90cm H.75cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 225
A Victorian mahogany freestanding bookcase, supplied by Sage & Company Shopfitters of London,with back to back divided racking to the top and a three quarter balustraded understage, on fluted and squared legs and toupie feet,W.131cm D.51cm H.76cm The Royal College of Surgeons of England LibraryThe Royal College of Surgeons of England is in the process of a major building redevelopment due to be completed in 2021. As part of the project the Grade II* listed Library is being historically restored and refurnished.The Library has always been the beating heart and enquiring mind of the College and during the redevelopment project the Grade II* listed Library is being refurbished and restored to its full glory.The Library was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1837 and has been used for this purpose ever since. In 1850, Charles Dickens described how passers-by glancing up at the windows of the College could see surgeons sitting at tables studying in the Library.As RCS England moves from its older premises into its new purpose-refurbished home, there is aselection of charming and well-loved furniture which, sadly, we cannot take with us. This includes wooden tables, chairs, display cases and bookcases and a wooden book trolley. Some of the Library furnitureincluded in the sale has been in use in the Library from the late 19th century until now but, regrettably, not all of the furniture will be appropriate for the new Lumley Library, Research Room, or Members Library when we occupy our new building in summer 2021.The proceeds from the auction will go towards the refurbishment of the Library and the Research Room in the College building in Lincoln Inn’s Fields. Specifically, the proceeds will be used for the rebuilding and replacing the unique, site-specific bookcases which are a defining feature of the Library suite and characteristic of the fine balance between heritage and modernity which will be a feature of the whole building.By the middle of the 19th century, the Library was described as follows in Charles Dickens’ magazine, Household Words:‘The library is a noble, large room, of excellent proportions, occupying the whole length in front, having tall plate-glass embayed windows, each with its table and chair; and, in each of which, the passers-by in Lincoln’s Inn Fields may generally see a live surgeon framed and glazed, busily occupied with his books, or still more busily helping to keep up the tide of gossip for which the place is celebrated. For some twenty feet from the floor on all sides the walls are lined with books. Above this, and just under the handsomely panelled roof, hang portraits of old surgeons, each famous in his time.’[Charles Dickens (1850) Household Words (1), p.464]
Lot 263
A Victorian Louis XV style ormolu mounted walnut centre table,inset with Sevres style porcelain plaques, the serpentine circular to inlaid with burr wood panels and four porcelain roundels, the scrolling frieze with oval roundels, all being painted with floral sprays, on dog's head capped cabriole legs,W.122cm H.76cm
Lot 518
A late 19th century French canteen of silver 950 standard cutlery, in a brass mounted oak canteen, by Prevost Recipon & Cie (Maison Odiot),comprising one hundred and thirty two items, twenty four each of the following, table spoons, table forks, table knives and dessert knives and twelve each of the following, dessert forks, dessert spoons and teaspoons, with engraved monogram, weighable silver, 197oz.
Lot 528
A 19th/20th century century harlequin canteen of silver fiddle and Old English pattern cutlery, comprising ninety seven items, mainly Josiah Williams & Co, London, 1900,together with including four plated soup ladles, six pairs of ivory handled plated fish eaters, eleven ivory handled table knives and seven ivory handled dessert knives, all with the same crest, weighable silver, 115oz
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