AUCTION CATALOGUE OF

 41 KENSINGTON GARDENS

 

Edith’s and Percy’s home,41 Kensington Gardens, Ilford, 4 October 1922
© René Weis

B. BAILEY & Co

On THURSDAY, the 27th of September, 1923,

At TWO o’ clock p.m.

On view the day before Sale from 10.30 a.m. until 4 p.m.,

and the morning of Sale.

[The rooms covered are the ones used by, and belonging to, Edith and Percy Thompson. Items marked by asterisk (*) were, it seems, bought by Edith’s family at the auction. Intercalated into the itemising of the FRONT BEDROOM, as LOT 87, is a description of the property itself. Further information on the sale is provided by the Ilford Guardian, Thursday 27 September 1923. Details of prices fetched are listed in the original catalogue reproduced below.] 

CATALOGUE 

BREAKFAST ROOM

LOT

  • 1. Cork lino as laid
  • 2. Brown hearthrug and set of six brown table mats
  • 3. Deal top table with stained legs and 1 drawer, 4ft. 6in. x 2 ft. 9in.
  • 4. Brown Angora table cover
  • 5. Six chairs in stained frames and pegamoid seats, arms and back
  • 6. Pair lace curtains and copper fireside set
  • 7. Rocking chair in stained frame with pegamoid seat, arms and back
  • 8. Electric shade
  • 9. Mantel mirror, 30in. x 18in., in walnut frame with shelf over
  • 10. Pair 10in. Oriental vases, pair 8in. blue and white bottles, small timepiece, and pair 10in. brass plaques
  • 11. Large engraving by W. T. Davey – ‘Coming from the Horse Fair’, in glazed black frame
Coming from the Horse Fair, W T Davey
  • 12. Four small coloured prints in glazed black frames
  • 13. Lady’s folding work basket and cushion
  • 14. Sun blind for front door
  • 15. Three large and five small stainless table knives
  • 16. Three odd knives and 3 tablespoons
  • 17. Six dessert spoons and 2 tablespoons
  • 18. Six tea spoons
  • 19. Six small teaspoon, 1 mustard spoon, and 1 salt spoon
  • 20. Six large and 6 small forks
  • 21. Two tea strainers, stone knife sharpener, pickle fork, and moulded glass rose bowl with nickel rim
  • 22. Oak dresser, 3ft. wide by 7ft. high, with 2 shelves over and cupboard under
  • 23. Two large and three small blue and white plates, and blue and white soup bowl
  • 24. Pair 8.5in. blue and white vases, and pair 7in. ditto with lids
  • 25. Large blue and white jug, 9.5in. blue and white vase (f), 9.5 in. ditto (f), with lid
  • 26. Pair 4.5in. iridescent glass bowls, and crumb brush and tray
  • 27. Part tea service, comprising: 11 small tea plates, slop basin, 5 saucers, 8 cups, and 2 bread-and-butter plates
  • 28. Dinner service, blue edge, comprising: 6 dinner plates, 5 pudding ditto. 5 cheese ditto, 3 dishes, 3 vegetable dishes, 1 gravy ditto
  • 29. Two jugs, 2 glass bowls, and 2 glass jam dishes
  • 30. Pair glass salt cellars and sundry other glass and plates
  • 31. Meat cover, odd cups and saucers, glass butter dish, flour sieve, pastry board, and glass cake stand
  • 32. Mincer, cheese dish, and glass pickle jar
  • 33. Glass biscuit jar with metal stand, handle and lid
  • 34. Teapot stand, sugar bowl with plated frame, glass pickle jar, sugar sifter, and 3 canisters
  • 35. Sundry cooking utensils
  • 36. 5in. glass specimen vase and two flat irons
  • 37. Two new fibre mats
  • 38. One ditto and metal cake stand
  • 39 Dustaw’s vacuum cleaner
  • 40. [sic]

SCULLERY

  • 41. Black and white lino as laid to floor and in passage
  • 42. Suspending clothes airer
  • 43. Fibre mat and 3 others
  • 44. Four irons and 2 enamel saucepans, and odd lot
  • 45. Folding garden table
  • 46 [sic]
  • 47 [sic]

GARDEN

41 Kensington Gardens, Ilford: July 1921 and June 1985 © René Weis

  • 48. twin cylinder roller
  • 49. Green’s mower
  • 50. Wicker couch
  • 51. Blow lamp, garden hose and reel, and garden fork
  • 52. Large grained tin trunk and deck chair
  • 53. Hand brushes and carpet beater
  • 54. Pair lattice steps, 6-treads
  • 55. O’Cedar mop, chopper, enamelled pail, and coal cauldron
  • 56. Quantity of wood
  • 57. One dozen novels
  • 58. Ditto
  • 59. [sic]

ON STAIRS

stairs at 41 Kensington Gardens, seen from Edith’s and Percy’s bedroom © René Weis

  • 60. oak palm stand
  • 61. Two small aspidistras
  • 62. Small stained stand and pair coloured curtains

 BATHROOM

  • 63. White enamelled framed mirror

FRONT BEDROOM

  • 64. Linoleum as laid
  • 65. Old pink rose carpet square
  • 66. Four small blue mats, set of toilet mats, and two-panel firescreen
  • 67. Bordered rug, 5ft 8in. x 4in.
  • * 68. Cane easy chair
  • 69. Tapestry cushion and one other cushion
  • 70. Three pairs lace curtains
  • 71. Inlaid Mahogany Bedroom Suite, comprising: 4ft. dressing table with long oval-shaped bevelled swing mirror in centre, two trinket drawers over and one long and four small drawers under, and drop centre, washstand with Sicilian marble top and back and chamber cupboard under, 5ft. wardrobe with pair doors, each with long oval-shaped bevelled mirror, enclosing hanging presses and with two small drawers under, and 2 cane-seat chairs
  • 72. 4 ft. 6 in. Inlaid Mahogany Bedstead with box spring mattress, hair mattress, 2 feather pillows, and 1 bolster
  • 73. Pair sheets, 2 pillow cases, and 1 bolster case
  • 74. White quilt
  • 75. Coloured eiderdown
  • 76. Tiled hearth curb
  • 77. 3ft. Inlaid Mahogany Chest of 5 drawers
  • 78. Black and white toilet service, decorated with flowers and birds, comprising 10 pieces
  • 79. Velvet cushion
  • 80. Ottoman and cushion
  • * 81. White enamelled wicker chair with cushion
  • 82. Small inlaid revolving bookstand
  • 83. Pink electric shade with bead trimmings
  • 84. Inlaid mahogany oblong occasional table
  • 85. Table electric lamp with plug, cord and shade
  • 86. 8in. x 1ft. 8in. oval-shaped bevelled mirror
  • 87 The charmingly situated and well-built

Leasehold Semi-Detached Residence

known as

No. 41, Kensington Gardens,

CRANBROOK PARK, ILFORD.

Situated in one of the best positions in this favourable Residential Suburb, within a few minutes’ walk of the London and North-Eastern Railway Station and the Electric Trams, and in close proximity to the Valentines Park and Wanstead Park.

41 Kensington Gardens, Ilford

The House which is Double-Fronted with Double-Bay Windows in Front, is Built in [sic] Two Floors, and has a Picturesque Elevation.

IT CONTAINS: –

On the Bedroom Floor – TWO FRONT BEDROOMS, each with Large Bay Window and fitted with Register Stoves and Sicilian Marble Mantelpieces, and one with Wardrobe Cupboard; TWO BACK BEDROOMS, each fitted with Register Stove Ornamental Iron Mantelpiece; and wardrobe cupboards; BATHROOM fitted with Bath and Lavatory Basin, each having hot and cold water supplies, and W. C.

On the Ground Floor – ENTRANCE HALL; DRAWING and DINING ROOMS, each with Large Bay Window and fitted with Register Stoves, Tiled Hearths and Marble Mantelpieces; BREAKFAST ROOM with Enamelled Slate Mantelpiece, interwoven Stove with boiler back, tiled cheeks and tiled hearth, and china cupboards; Scullery; Outside W. C.; and Glass House, and

In the Basement – LARGE STORE CELLAR

Well-laid out GARDEN in the Rear

The House is approached through a Flower Garden in Front, and is fitted with Venetian Blinds, Electric Light, Gas fire in Drawing Room, and cornice poles in some of the rooms, which will be included in the sale.

Held for a Term on 99 Years from 25th March, 1901, at a Ground rent of £7 10 shillings per annum.

VACANT POSSESSION will be given on Completion of the Purchase.

  • 88. Pair 9in. vases, pair 6in. ditto, and pair black cats
  • 89. Pair 15in, glass vases and 6in. Stafford pot-pourri
  • * 90. 6in. glass powder box and puff
  • 91. Cut water bottle and a cut scent bottle
  • 92. Pair cut scent bottles with silver mounts
  • 93. Six pairs curtains
  • 94. Five pairs curtains
  • 95. One blanket and 6 pillow cases
  • 96. Three sheets
  • 97. Tablecloth and 6 serviettes
  • 98. 9ct. gold-mounted cigar holder, silver card case, and silver match box
  • * 99. Seven new gents’ handkerchiefs, 3 others, and 3 silk handkerchiefs
  • 100. Gent’s leather dressing case and contents
  • 101. Four sheets and 2 pillow cases
  • 102. Small green serge table cover with ball fringe
  • 103. Lacquered copper coal vase
  • * 104. Gent’s leather covered suit case
  • * 105. A small suit case
  • * 106. Gent’s trouser stretcher and press
  • 107. Gent’s silk hat and leather box
  • 108. Pair 7in. gilt glass candlesticks with pink shades
  • 109. One dozen novels
  • 110. Ditto

SMALL BEDROOM

  • 111. Lino as laid and odd lot
  • 112. 2 ft. 6in. oak bedstead with wire spring, wool mattress, feather pillow and bolster
  • 113. 2 ft. 6 in. grained oak dressing chest with bevelled swing mirror over and shelf and 3 drawers under
  • 114. Four towels, 2 pillow cases, and 1 bolster case
  • * 115. Pair glass powder boxes and 1 other, glass ring stand, papier mache powder box with puff and a scent spray
  • Two 116. One pairs coloured curtains
  • 117. Under blanket, blanket and quilt
  • 118. Pair sheets and coloured rug
  • 119. Eiderdown
  • 120. Five pictures and double glass inkstand
  • 121. Pair plated photo frames and one small silver ditto
  • 122. Toilet mirror in veneered frame and stand
  • 123. White enamelled medicine cupboard
  • 124. One dozen novels
  • 125. Ditto

 DRAWING ROOM

  • 126. Linoleum surrounds as laid
  • 127. Sheepskin rug, 4ft. 4in. x 1ft. 10 in
  • 128. Bordered thick pile carpet, 4 yards x 3 yards, with circle designed centre
  • 129. Carved Oriental black palm stand with shelf under
  • 130. Inlaid mahogany palm stand, 3ft 3 in. high, with liner
  • 131. Brass fireside set
  • 132. Drawing Room Suite in Mahogany, upholstered in silk tapestry, comprising: Four small chairs, 2 easy chairs with loose cushions, and settee with two loose cushions and fall down end
  • 133. Black velvet cushion decorated one side with roses and bunch of grapes
  • 134. Black satin cushion with floral decoration one side
  • 135. A ditto
  • * 136. 9in. lacquered jardiniere and pair 3in. plate glass ash trays
  • 137. 6in. veneered mahogany bow-front centre Side-board with oval-shaped bevelled mirror at back and with cupboards on either side under, and also two drawers and recess in centre
  • 138. China Cabinet in mahogany, 6ft. high, standing on six short legs with bow-front centre, shaped glass door over, enclosing 3 lined shelves, and with cupboard under with shaped door.
  • 139. Mantel mirror, 3ft. 4 in. x 3ft. 6in., in wide gilt frame
  • 140. Three-tier mahogany cake stand
  • 141. Black satin cushion with painted floral decoration on one side
  • 142. Inlaid mahogany pedestal, 3ft. 9in. high
  • 143. Two paintings in oil by W. Richards in glaze gilt frames – “River Teith, N. B.” and ‘Queen’s View Killiecrankie”

Queen’s View Killiecrankie, W T Richards


River Teith, W T Richards

  • 144. Two ditto by same artist – “Loch Vennachar, N. B,” and one other
  • 145. Engraving – “The Bagged Fox,” in glazed black frame, also two others – “Lady Godiva” and ‘”King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid”, in ditto frames

    King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, Edward Burne-Jones

    The Bagged Fox, Edwin Douglas

  • 146. Three pair Oriental scenes
  • 147. Two small Japanese pictures in glazed gilt frames, two plaques, and a picture – “The Fallen Idol”
  • 148. Two pairs lace curtains
  • 149. Timepiece with figure of lifeboatman on base, 2ft. 2in. high – “rescue”, and 2 companion side figures, on bases, 2ft. high – “Fisherman” and “Fisherman’s Wife”
  • 150. Pair 9.5in. brass vases
  • 151. Pair 10in. gilt and cut specimen vases
  • 152. Two pairs ornaments
  • 153. Pair Cloisonne vases
  • 154. 16 in. bronze figure of Milton on black base
  • 155. Two 2-handed bulb pots, 2 E.P. egg spoons, and blue sugar bowl
  • 155a. Twenty novels
  • Twenty 155b. 16 novels
  • 156. Pair 10.5in. cut glass wine decanters with large cut stoppers
  • 157. Two cut water jugs
  • 158. Small cut jug, 9in. cut glass vase, and plated syphon stand
  • 159. Cut sweet bowl and 2 cut sweet dishes
  • 160. P. luncheon tray with 1 glass liner and E. P. butter knife
  • 161. Plated egg stand with 4 cups and 4 spoons
  • 162. A Walker & Hall E. P. folding biscuit box
  • 163. Glass wine bowl in metal frame with two cups, gold lined
  • 164. Two 11in. x 8in A1 plated entrée dishes
  • 165. Half-dozen small cut tumblers and 11 cut whisky glasses
  • 166. Five chased and cut port glasses, 3 etched and 1 plain tumbler, and 6 odd glasses

IN CABINET

  • 167. Limoges dessert service in dark blue and gold and floral decorated, comprising: Six plates, 1 large and 1 small compotier, and 1 dish
  • 168. Two cut tumblers; 2 liqueur glasses, and 2 others
  • 169. Cut glass barrel, cut tumbler, large cut wine glass, and pair heavy etched wine glasses
  • 170. Cut heavy vase, 3 others, and gilt specimen vase
  • 171. Six coffee cups and saucers (various), small Worcester plates, Coalport jug, 1 dozen odd pieces, and ornaments
  • * 172. Forty-six pieces of Goss china
  • * 173. Forty pieces of Goss china
  • 174. 24in x 16in, oval shaped plated tray with openwork edge
  • 175. A Moore & Moore Pianoforte in black case
  • 176. Three small lava balls with stands
  • 177. Carved wood image and 2 small ebony elephants
  • 177a. Twenty novels
  • 178. Convex mirror in beaten brass frame
  • 179. Lacquered brass coal vase with liner
  • 180. Two unframed Japanese satin and silk pictures
  • 181. Two unframed Japanese pictures
  • 182. Two unframed engravings – “Landing the Salmon” and “Grouse Driving”, after Douglas Adams:
  • Landing the Salmon, Douglas Adams

    Grouse Driving, Douglas Adams

  • 183 Two unframed water colours
  • 184. One dozen novels
  • 185. Ditto
  • 186 [sic]

HALL

  • 187. Rug, 6ft. 9in. x 4ft
  • 188. Two brown slip mats and two cocoa mats
  • 189. Oak Hallstand, 7ft. high, with bevelled mirror, box seat, stick and umbrella stand
  • 190. Polished wall panel with heart shaped mirror and three brushes
  • 191. Pair signed engravings in glazed frames – “Dogs” and “Cats”, by W. H. Trood (1 glass broken)

    Dogs and Cats: Guilty or Not Guilty, W H Trood

  • *192.  7 vols. ‘History of the Great War”
  • 193. small pouffe
  • 194. Barometer in oak case
  • 195. Alabaster electric shade and chains
  • 196. One dozen novels
  • 197. Ditto
  • 198. Ditto
  • 199. Ditto
  • 200. Ditto

 

 

 

 

 

 

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