Strawberry Hill, the renowned seat of Horace Walpole : Mr. George Robins is honoured by having been selected by the Earl of Waldegrave, to sell by public competition, the valuable contents of Strawberry Hill, : and it may fearlessly be proclaimed as the most distinguished gem that has ever adorned the annals of auctions. It is definitely fixed for Monday, the 25th day of April, 1842, and twenty-three following days .. (1842)
Robins, George Henry, 1778-1847, Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, Costello, Dudley, 1803-1865 · [London : George Robins] · leaf 21
we shall say nothing—they are all family ones ; but afew miniatures must be noticed, as well as a curious padlock, in the shape of a hand; a bronzelamp of the cinque cento, which forms the initial letter at the head of this article, and manyurns, ossuaria, and antique relics. The gallantry of Henry…
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 · Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England) · Private libraries · Art · Art objects
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