The Gentleman’s Library - Furnishings, science curiosities and eccentricities at Bonhams

Published December 30th, 2006


January 29, 2007

The Gentleman’s Library – Furnishings, Science, Curiosities and Eccentricities will take place at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London at 10.30am on Tuesday 29 January, 2007.

A fine selection of bookcases, desks, tables, chairs, stools, library ladders, coat and hat stands, rugs and carpets will be on offer. Also sure to attract interest will be a charming selection of apothecary boxes, globes, maps, telescopes and microscopes, along with the wide range of typical furnishings or accessories for a Gentleman’s library or study, such as micromosaic panels and maps, bronzes, busts, lamps and candlesticks, novelty walking canes, painting boxes and writing caskets, humidors, cigar cutters, fine silver inkstands and desk adornments.





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