COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN SALE CATALOGUES OF BIRMINGHAM AUCTIONEERS

In 4to and 8vo as stated below. All items unbound. The collection as a whole in reasonable condition, although lightly aged and worn. Some items with detached plates or leaves. Most items annotated in pencil, probably by the 'Mr Merry' named in the receipt in item 10.1. [4to, 16 pp, in printed wraps, 221 lots] [Instructed by Mr. James W. Partridge to Sell by Auction, on the premises] The Old Grammar School, Alvechurch, Worcestershire. Catalogue of the Sale of Valuable Old English Furniture, Old China, Oil Paintings, Morland, Mezzotint and Stipple Prints, &c. Edwards, Son & Bigwood, Auctioneers, Birmingham. 14 February 1917. [Four loose plates of items of furniture. Some lots priced in pencil. One lot cut out.]2. [8vo, 18 pp, 298 lots] At the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row. Catalogue of important and interesting sale of a collection of Oil Paintings and Water-Colour Drawings (By direction of Ernest T. Woolley, Esq., and removed from Hampton Lane, Solihull). [...] Japanese Curios and Bric-a-Brac (By Order of Richard Fenwick, Esq., J.P., and removed from Plough and Harrow Road, Edgbaston), [...] also (By order of the Executors of the late William Allday, Esq.) Coloured Prints, after John Leech, a collection of coins and medals [...] and an Allday 30-h.p. Limousine Motor-Car. Horatio Lane & Smith, Auctioneers, Birmingham. 13 February 1919. [Lots 81-96 and 164-167, Water Colour Drawings. Lots 97-129 and 168, Oil Paintings. Some lots priced in pencil.]3. [8vo, 48 pp, 1470 lots] The Estate of the late Mrs. Georgina Jane Muntz, of Umberslade Hall, Warwickshire. Removed for Convenience of Sale to the Spacious Premises Adjoining Repertory Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham. Catalogue of the important four day's [sic] sale of the valuable Appointments of the Mansion, Embracing a great variety of Antique and Modern Furniture [...] Fine Cut-Glass, Pictures & Sporting Prints [...]. Messrs. Ludlow, Briscoe & Hughes, Auctioneers, Birmingham. 19 to 22 June 1922. [Lots 593-711, Pictures. Occasional pencil notes.]4. [8vo, 17 pp, in printed wraps, 509 lots] By direction of the Exors. of Major F. T. Clayton, deceased. "Birts Morton," Sandhills Road, Barnt Green. Catalogue of Antique Furniture, Choice collection of Old China, Books, Pictures, Glass, etc. Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. 13 and 14 December 1922.5. [4to, 23 pp, in printed wraps, 514 lots] By direction of Mr. James W. Partridge, of The Old Grammar School, Alvechurch, Worcestershire. Imperial Hotel, Temple Street, Birmingham. Catalogue of Old English Funiture, Old China & Pottery, Silver & Sheffield Plate, Books, Old Morland, Colour, Mezzotint and Stipple Prints, &c. Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. 7 and 8 March 1923. [Lots 147-162, Oil Paintings and Water-Colour Drawings. Lots 163-194, Coloured Prints. Lots 195-230, Ordinary Prints. With three plates of items of furniture. Some items priced in pencil.]6. [8vo, 16 pp, 363 lots] By direction of the Executors of Mrs. E. I. Chatwin, deceased. "Grays," Barnt Green. Important and interesting sale of Valuable Antique and Modern Furniture [...] Valuable Oil Paintings and Water-Colours [...] Bartolozzi and other engravings. [...] Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I. 6 June 1923. [Lots 144-150 and 277-288, Pictures. Includes oil sketches by Constable and Wilkie, an oil by Etty and watercolours by Cox. Some items priced in pencil.]7. [4to, 47 pp, in printed wraps, 938 lots] Estate of the late Sir John C. Holder, Bart. "Pitmaston," Moor Green, Moseley. Catalogue of Valuable Oil Paintings, Water Colour Drawings and Household Furniture. Stone, Hooper & Pickard, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. 8 to 11 November 1927. [Lots 95-119, Water Colour Drawings. Lots 120-195, Oil Paintings.]8. [4to, 46 pp, in printed wraps, 1100 lots] By direction of the Executors of the late O. C. Hawkes, Esq., J.P. "South Bank," Harborne Road, Edgbaston. Particulars of the Lease and Catalogue of the Superior Furniture, Carved Ivories, Pictures, Motor Car, and Effects. Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. 19 to 22 March 1929. [Lots 409-465, Collection of Japanese Carved Ivories and Works of Art.]9. [4to, 22 pp, in printed wraps, 623 lots] By direction of the Executors of Sir Williams Mills, deceased. 14, Church Road, Edgbaston. Catalogue of Old English Furniture, Old Worcester China, Pewter, Wines and Spirits, Valuable Oil Paintings and Water Colour Drawings, [...]. Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. 31 May and 1 June 1932. [Lots 124 and 125, 216 to 218, 277 to 285, and 533 to 541, Oil Paintings in Gilt Frames. Lots 126 to 129, and 399 to 404, Water-Colour Drawings in Gilt Frames. Includes works by Birkett Foster and Rossetti. Some pencil notes.]10. [4to, 52 pp, 778 lots] Estate of the late George Jackson, Esq., J.P. By direction of the Executors. "Berrow Court", Chad Valley :: Edgbaston (Approached from Westfield Road and Hawthorne Road). Catalogue of the important sale of the costly Contents of the Residence [...] Well-modelled bronze figures and groups [...] Library of about 1,400 volumes books [...] Also 1927 21.6 h.p. Rolls-Royce Car with New Gordon Body. Horatio Lane, Byrne & Ralphs, Auctioneers, Birmingham. 10 November 1936. [Lots 414-480, Oil Paintings and Water-colour Drawings. Some pencil notes and receipt from auctioneers to Mr 'Merry' for four purchases.]11. [8vo, 15 pp, 269 lots] By direction of Midland Bank Executor & Trustee Co. Ltd. (The Executor of the late Mr. John Moore-Bayley). Sale of the Attractive Detached Freehold Residence, "Hill Top", Cherry Hill Rd., Barnt Green [...] Antique and Modern Furniture [...] Oil Paintings and Water Colour Drawings, by David Bates [...]. Horatio Lane, Byrne & Ralphs, F.A.I. At the residence, 25 October 1939. [Some pencil notes.]12. [8vo, 19 pp, 385 lots] By direction of Mrs. Christopher Martin, who is relinquishing housekeeping. No.30, George Rd., Edgbaston. Catalogue of the well-made household furniture [...] Oil Paintings and Water-colour Drawings [...]. Horatio Lane, Byrne & Ralphs, F.A.I., Auctioneers, Birmingham. At the residence, 14 February 1940.13. [4to, 16 pp, in printed wraps, 540* lots] By direction of the Trustees of the late G. J. Eveson, and the Executors of Mrs. Emily Eveson, deceased. Shepley Manor, Barnt Green. Catalogue of the important unreserved two days' sale of antique and modern furniture [...] collection of china [...] valuable oil paintings [...] Edwards, Son & Bigwood & Mathews, Auctioneers, Birmingham. 20 and 21 August 1940. [Lots 46-59, 165-172, 186-190, 226-231*, 263-270, and 382-387, Oil Paintings in Gilt Frames. Central bifolium detached. Some lots priced in pencil.]