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Post tenebras lux: J.M.W. Turner, James Wyatt and the importance of stained glass
05/2012 | 1310 | 154
Pages: 322-329
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Wilton, Andrew (Wilton, Andrew)
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17. North-west view of Fonthill Abbey. Office of James Wyatt. 1798. Watercolour, 67 by 105 cm. (Yale Center for British Art, New Haven).
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18. East view of the Gothic Abbey (Noon) now building at Fonthill, the seat of W. Beckford, Esq, by J.M.W. Turner. 1800. Watercolour, 68.5 by 103.5 cm. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran).
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19. The interior of the Pantheon, Oxford Street the morning after the fire, by J.M.W. Turner. 1792. Watercolour, 29.5 by 23.9 cm. (Turner Bequest, Tate, London).
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20. The interior of New College Chapel, Oxford, with the Reynolds window and Wyatt’s organ screen, by J.M.W. Turner. c.1800. Pencil and watercolour, 75.4 by 54 cm. (Turner Bequest, Tate, London)
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21. The east end of Merton College Chapel, Oxford, by J.M.W. Turner. 1801. Pencil and watercolour with scraping-out, 31.8 by 44.4 cm. (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford).
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22. Christ Church Hall from the staircase, by J.M.W. Turner. c.1799–1800. Pencil and watercolour, 22 by 32.2 cm. (Leeds City Art Galleries).
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23. Choir of Salisbury Cathedral, by J.M.W. Turner. 1797. Pencil and watercolour, 64.8 by 50.8 cm. (Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum).
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24. Interior of the Brocklesby Mausoleum, by J.M.W. Turner. c.1818. Pencil and watercolour, 63.5 by 48.2 cm. (Turner Bequest, Tate, London).
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25. Light and Colour (Goethe’s Theory) – the morning after the Deluge – Moses writing the Book of Genesis, by J.M.W. Turner. 1843. Canvas, 78.5 by 78.5 cm. (Turner Bequest, Tate, London).
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26. The Elevation of the Brazen Serpent in the Wilderness, by Robert Blyth after John Hamilton Mortimer. 1783. Etching, 50.6 by 41.1 cm. (British Museum, London).
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John Brett’s ‘Christmas morning, 1866'
12/2008 | 1269 | 150
Pages: 813-820
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Payne, Christiana (Payne, Christiana)
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10. Christmas morning, 1866, by John Brett. 1868. Canvas, 152.4 by 243.8 cm. (Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth).
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11. Deatil of Fig.10.
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12. Sunrise, Xmas Day, Beaumaris, 1866, by John Brett. 1866. Graphite on paper, page from Sketchbook no.21, ‘Towyn 1866–67’, PAF 9179–80v. (National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London).
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14. Study of a rough sea, by John Brett. Dated 22nd July 1867. Graphite and white chalk on grey paper, 14 by 35.6 cm. (Private collection).
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15. Sketch for Christmas morning, 1866, by John Brett. 1868. Monochrome wash and white chalk on grey paper, 19 by 29.2 cm. (Private collection).
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16. Photograph of the Music Room, Fonthill Abbey. 1890s. (National Monuments Record, English Heritage, Swindon). Christmas morning, 1866 is hanging over the fireplace on the right-hand wall.
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17. The British Channel seen from the Dorsetshire cliffs, by John Brett. 1871. Canvas, 106 by 212.7 cm. (Tate, London).
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18. Britannia’s realm, by John Brett. 1880. Canvas, 105 by 212 cm. (Tate, London).
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13. ‘Foundering of the Australian Screw Steamer, “London”, in the Bay of Biscay, on the 11th of January, 1866’. Engraving from The Life-boat Journal (2nd July 1866), facing p.196. (Bodleian Library, Oxford).
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‘The tinsel of fashion and the gewgaws of luxury’: the Fonthill sale of 1801
06/2008 | 1263 | 150
Pages: 381-388
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Gemmett, Robert J. (Gemmett, Robert J.)
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13. William Beckford, by George Romney. 1781–82. Canvas, 239.2 by 144.8 cm. (National Trust, Upton House, Warwickshire).
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14. Fonthill Splendens, by John Buckler. 1806. Watercolour, 32.1 by 50.5 cm. (Wiltshire Heritage Museum and Library, Devizes).
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15a and b. Writing table and dressing commode shown closed and extended, attributed to John Channon. c.1765. Mahogany and padouk, inlaid with brass; gilt-bronze mounts, 90 by 160.5 by 73 cm. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London).
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16. Pair of George III double-chairback hall benches, attributed to John Soane. Late 1780s. Mahogany, each 82 by 137.2 by 53.34 cm. (Courtesy Duke’s of Dorchester, Fine Art Auctioneers).
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17. Personification of Music, by Andrea Casali. c.1760–66. Canvas, 231.1 by 243.8 cm. (Great Hall at Dyrham Park).
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18. Design for the State Bed at Fonthill Splendens, by John Soane. 1788. Pen and watercolour, 22 by 18 cm. (Bodleian Library, Oxford, Beckford MS, bk.VIII, fol.1).
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Splendentia recognita: furniture by Martin Foxhall for Fonthill
06/2005 | 1227 | 147
Pages: 376-382
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Jervis, Simon (Jervis, Simon; J., S.; J., S. S.)
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19. The Library at Browseholme [sic], by John Chessell Buckler. Signed and dated 1815. Watercolour, 15.2 by 22.9 cm. (Browsholme Hall, Lancashire).
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21. Pier-table, attributed to Martin Foxhall. ?c.1760. Carved and gilt wood, 87.5 by 177 by 81 cm. (frame only). (Browsholme Hall, Lancashire).
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22. The Dining Room at Browseholme [sic], by John Chessell Buckler. Signed and dated 1815. Watercolour, 14.9 by 22 cm. (Browseholme Hall, Lancashire).
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24. Drawing Room at Browseholme [sic], by John Chessell Buckler. c.1815. Watercolour, 15.3 by 22.9 cm. (Browsholme Hall, Lancashire).
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25. Chandelier, attributed to Martin Foxhall. ?c.1760. Carved and gilt wood, 81 by 62.5 cm. (Browsholme Hall, Lancashire).
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20. Pier-glass, ?c.1745. Carved and gilt wood, 167 by 63 cm. (Browsholme Hall, Lancashire).
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23. Pier-table, c. 1745. Carved wood, originally gilt, inscribed 'JOHN SANDERSON'S GIFT', with verde antico slab, 96 by 137 by 66 cm. (The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children, London; photograph: Peter Cook).
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26. Trade card of Martin Foxhall. c.1768. Engraving, 17.8 by 13 cm. (Heal collection, British Museum, London).
Article
William Beckford's Silver II
12/1980 | 933 | 122
Pages: 820-831+833-834
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Baker, Malcolm (Baker, Malcolm)
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Snodin, Michael (Snodin, Michael)
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16. Jug. Maker's Mark of Philip Rundell. London, 1823-24. Silver, with an Ivory Handle and Knob. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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17. Salt Cellar. Maker's Mark of J. H. W. London 1843-44. Silver-Gilt. Inscribed 'Short Fecit Bristol'. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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18. Detail of a Page from Gregorio Franchi's Accounts, Showing Those for John Cuttel (1817) and James Aldridge (1818). (From the Beckford Papers, Formerly in the Possession of the Duke of Hamilton).
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19. Pair of Scent of Flasks. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1820-21. Glass in Gold and Agate Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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William Beckford's Silver I
11/1980 | 932 | 122
Pages: 734-748
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Baker, Malcolm (Baker, Malcolm)
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Snodin, Michael (Snodin, Michael)
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12. Candlestick. Maker's Mark of John Schofield. London 1781-82. Silver. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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13. Bowl. Maker's Mark of John Schofield. London 1796-97. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum).
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15. Ewer and Basin, Designed by Jean Guillaume Moitte. Maker's Mark of Henri Auguste. Paris, 1787. Inscribed: H Auguste F Paris 14 Avril 1802. Silver-Gilt. (Present Whereabouts Unknown).
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16. 'A Groupe of the Rarest Articles of Virtu'. W. Hughes after T. Higham. Woodcut from J. Rutter: Delineations of Fonthill and Its Abbey, London 1823, p.7. The Gold Tazza by Auguste Is on the Extreme Right.
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17. Wall Sconce. Maker's Mark of Paul Storr. London 1804-05. Silver-Gilt. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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18. The Oratory Lamp. Anonymous Woodcut from J. Rutter, op cit., p.65.
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19. Interior of St Michael's Gallery (Detail). J. Cleghorn and D. Wolstenholme Jnr. after W. Finley. Engraving and Acquatint from J. Rutter, op cit., pl.7.
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20. Wall Sconce. Maker's Mark of William Burwash. London 1818-19. Silver-Gilt. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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21. King Edward's Gallery, Looking North. J. le Keux after Cattermole, Shaw, etc. Engraving from J. Briton: Graphical and Literary Illustrations of Fonthill Abbey, London 1823, Pl. VIII.
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22. Pair of Candlesticks. Maker's Mark of Paul Storr. London 1800. Silver-Gilt. Inscribed: 'Made for the Abbey at Fonthill by Vulliamy & Son, 1800'. (Private Collection).
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23. Bowl. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1812-13. Silver-Gilt. (Victoria and Albert Museum).
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24. Tea Pot. Maker's Mark of Paul Storr. London 1812-13. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum, Purchased with the Aid of the National Art-Collections Fund).
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25. Tea Pot. Maker's Mark of John Page. London 1817-18. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum).
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26. Ladle, the Stem after an Engraving by Heinrich Aldegrever, 1539. Maker's Mark of John Robins. London 1812-13. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum).
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27. Sugar Tongs. Unmarked, but Probably by Story and Elliott. c.1812-13. Maker's Mark of John William Story. London 1812-13. Unmarked. All Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum, Purchased with the Aid of the National Art-Collections Fund).
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28. Milk Jug. Maker's Mark of Philip Rundell. London 1819-20. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum, Purchased with the Aid of the National Art-Collections Fund).
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29. Sugar Bowl. Maker's Mark of Philip Rundell. London 1819-20. Silver-Gilt. (Royal Scottish Museum, Purchased with the Aid of the National Art-Collections Fund).
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31. Sideboard Dish. Maker's Mark of Samuel Whitford II, the Arms and Centre Plate Marked by William Burwash. London 1814-15. Silver-Gilt. (Victoria and Albert Museum).
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32. Salver. Maker's Mark of William Burwash. London 1817-18. Silver-Gilt. (Private Collection).
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33. Ladle. Maker's Mark of Paul Storr. London 1815-16. Gold, the Finial an Indian Jade Set with Rubies. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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34. Cup and Cover. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1815-16. Indian Agate Bowl and Cover and Chalcedony Knops Set with Rubies, All in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (Victoria and Albert Museum).
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36. Circular Arabesque Ornament, by Peter Flötner. Woodcut from the Kunstbuch.
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37. Bowl and Cover. Maker's Mark of John Harris VI. London 1818-19. Agate in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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38. Detail of Fig.34.
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39. Design for a Standing Cup of Mounted Hardstone. Probably by Gregorio Franchi, c. 1815. Pen and Ink and Wash. (From the Aldridge Design Book, Victoria and Albert Museum).
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40. Cup and Cover. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1816-17. Agate in Gold Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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41. Teaspoon. Maker's Mark of John Harris VI. London 1820-81. Gold. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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42. Bowl. Maker's Mark of Paul Storr. London 1816-17. Agate in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (Private Collection, Lent to the National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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44. Cream Jug. Maker's Mark of John Robins. London. Famille Rose Porcelain in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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45. Cream Jug. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1817-18. Famille Rose Porcelain in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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46. Design for a Mounted Cream Jug. Probably by Gregorio Franchi, c. 1817. Pen and Ink. (From the Aldridge Design Book, Victoria and Albert Museum).
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47. Cream Jug. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1818-19. Chinese Porcelain in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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48. Cream Jug. Maker's Mark of James Aldridge. London 1820-21. Famille Verte Porcelain in Silver-Gilt Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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49. Design for a Hardstone Cup in Enamelled Mounts. By Gregorio Franchi, c. 1815-20. Pen and Ink and Wash and Water-Colour. (From the Aldridge Design Book, Victoria and Albert Museum).
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14. Toasting Fork. London 1793-94. Gold. (The Duke of Hamilton).
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30. Design for a Cup. Anonymous, Nuremberg, c. 1580. Dotted Manner Engraving with Added Pencil Lines. (Victoria and Albert Museum).
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35. Cup and Cover. Maker's Mark and Hall-Mark Unrecorded. Lapsis Lazuli Mounted in Silver-Gilt. (From Christie's: Sale Catalogue, 17th to 19th June 1882, p.220).
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43. Spoon. No Marks. Carved Agate in Enamelled Gold Mounts. (National Trust for Scotland, Brodick Castle).
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William Beckford's Collection
07/1971 | 820 | 113
Pages: 406
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Watson, F. J. B. (Watson, F. J. B.; Watson, Francis John Bagott; W., F. J. B.; Watson, Mr.; Watson, F.J.B.; Watson, Francis)
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Some Objects from William Beckford's Collection Now in the Victoria and Albert Museum
05/1971 | 818 | 113
Pages: 254-264
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Wainwright, Clive (Wainwright, Clive)
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25. Plate VIII from John Britton's Illustrations, Graphic and Literary of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire. View of King Edward's Gallery Looking North.
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26. Drawing, by Hans Holbein, for a Chimney-Piece, Probably for Henry VIII's Palace at Bridewell. (British Museum.) By Permission of the Trustees of the British Museum.
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35. Agate Cup. The Base Has Upon it the Mark of Joseph Angell and the Date Letter for 1815-16. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.428-1882.)
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27. Ebony Chair. c.1660, Probably Made in Batavia. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.413-1882).
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29. Coffer of Japanese Lacquer. Late Seventeenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.412-1882).
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30. The 'Van Diemen' Box. Japanese, Early Seventeenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No. W.49-1916.)
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31. Japanese Lacquer Panel. Late Seventeenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum, Salting Bequest, No. W.181-1910.)
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32. Japanese Lacquer Box. Mid-Eighteenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum, Salting Bequest, No. W.356-1910.)
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23. South German Cabinet. Dated 1550-60, the Base is of Later Date. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.27-1869.)
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24. South German Cabinet. Dated 1550-60, the Base is of Later Date. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.27-1869.)
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28. Secretaire. French, Late Eighteenth or Early Nineteenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum, Jones Bequest, No. 1112-1882).
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33. Gilded Chandelier. Probably English. c.1730. (Victoria and Albert Museum, No.416-1882).
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34. A Beckford Armorial Binding. Early Nineteenth Century. (Victoria and Albert Museum Library.)
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Further Adventures of the Gaignières-Fonthill Vase
01/1962 | 706 | 104
Pages: 34
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Reitlinger, Gerald (Reitlinger, Gerald; Reitlinger, Mr.)
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The Gaignières-Fonthill Vase; A Chinese Porcelain of about 1300
04/1961 | 697 | 103
Pages: 124-133
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Lane, Arthur (Lane, Arthur; L., A.)
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10. Porcelain Jar, Painted in Underglaze Blue and Red. Chinese, c.1300. Height, 33 cm. (Percival David Foundation, London.)
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11. Porcelain Bottle (Cut down). Chinese, c.1300; the Ormolu Mounts German, Early Eighteenth Century. Height, 27.7 cm. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
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4. Porcelain Bottle. Chinese, c.1300. Height, 28.3 cm. (National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.)
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5. Another View of the Porcelain Bottle Reproduced in Fig. 4. [Chinese, c.1300. Height, 28.3 cm. (National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.)]
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8. Porcelain Bottle. Chinese. c.1300. Height, 28.2 cm. (Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.)
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9. Porcelain Bottle (Cut down). Chinese, c.1300. Height, 22.2 cm. (Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.)
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2. Frontispiece, Britton's Fonthill Abbey. 1823.
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3. Water-Colour Drawing, 45 by 30 cm. c.1713. (Gaignières Collection.)
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6. Woodcut from Rutter's Fonthill Abbey. 1823.
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7. Detail from Dreiturmreliquar. c.1370-5. Silver-Gilt and Enamel; Height, 93.5 cm. (Minster Treasury, Aachen.)
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