Some minor wear and oxidation to the ormolu, noticeable particularly on the knop and the base of the handles. Minor chip missing from the ormolu banding around the top of the plinth on the corner of one. Slightly irregular fitting of the banding around the plinths with some evidence of repair. Minor scratches and surface dirt to the marble. Some minor hairline fractures. Minor scratches and surface dirt to the marble.

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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024

Day One 

Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406 

Day Two

Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598

Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783

Latest blog - Rare collection of books for auction by Mallams after 50 years hibernation in bank vault

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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm

Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm

Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm 

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