An inventory of all the household goods… &c. of the late Mr. Sandford

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A manuscript inventory in a single hand, written for probate purposes, lists the contents of the household of the late Mr. Sandford room by room, noting the assessed value of each item, a total for each room which is then carried over to the next page. The manuscript gives insight to the life of a middle class Englishman of the 1790s. The inventory starts with the attic and moves to the China Closet, Lumber Room, and Dining Room, followed by seven pages of books, listed by title. There are multiple parlours and small adjoining rooms, closets, a kitchen and brewhouse, gardens. The china, glass, plate, and linens are itemized, and the whole ends with jewelry, a portrait, and watch and chain. The total value of £413-16-2 attested to by Jno. Hodges and a second man Hill.

  • Title: An inventory of all the household goods, plate, china, glass, &c. of the late Mr. Sandford, taken 7th day Feby. 1793 : manuscript.
  • Production: England, 1793 February 7.

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LWL Mss vol. 267

Acquired July 2021

A catalogue of the superb houshold furniture…of Lady Warren

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  • Author: Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.
  • Title: A catalogue of the superb houshold [sic] furniture, magnificent plate, china, some pictures, and other valuable effects, of Lady Warren, deceased … Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room late the Royal, Academy, Pall Mall, on Wednesday, April 1, 1772, and four following days.
  • Publication: [London] : [publisher not identified], [1772]

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125 C555 772 Apr1

Acquired December 2020

A catalogue of all the neat and genuine houshold furniture…

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  • Author: Way and Son (Auctioneers)
  • Title: A catalogue of all the neat and genuine houshold [sic] furniture, china, linen, liquor, brewing utensils, fine horses, hay, carriages, and other valuable effects, at the Mansion-House at Swinbrook, near Burford, in Oxfordshire. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Way, and Son … on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the 24th, 25th, and 26th of this instant June, 1772.
  • Publication: [Cirencester?] : [publisher not identified], [1772]

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125 W357 772

Acquired December 2020

An inventory of the goods and chattels of Sus: Wood

Manuscript inventory of the household goods of Susanna Wood, who appears to have had a thriving farming business at the time the inventory was made in 1785. In addition to the usual household items, the inventory also includes a quantity of “Hogheads of Cyder” kept at several locations, three cider presses at two separate locations, “Malt Mill &c. … Untensils belonging to it”, apple trees, gardens, numerous farm animals including cows, horses, sheep, and pigs, andd related items including hay and barley, farm equipment, cheesemaking tools, and a long list of household items and furniture.

  • TitleAn inventory of the goods and chattels of Sus: Wood &c. &c. &c., 1785 / Mr. Cowlen Mr. W. Cowlen & Mr. E. Cross to value it.

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File LWL Mss File 139

Acquired March 2018

A catalogue of all the stock in trade, working tools, household furniture…

  • Author: J. Agg & Son.
  • TitleA catalogue of all the stock in trade, working tools, household furniture, and other effects of Mr. Michael Weston, brazier and tinman, High-Street, Evesham, which will be sold by auction, by J. Agg & Son … on Monday, the 22nd day of September, 1817, and five following days.
  • PublicationEvesham : J. Agg, [1817]

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125 Ag266 817

Acquired July 2017

A catalogue of all the elegant houshold furniture

  • AuthorChristie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.
  • TitleA catalogue of all the elegant houshold furniture, farming and garden implements, about thirty loads of hay, a large quantity of old glazed sashes, old iron, and other valuable effects, at Ealing Grove, situate near the six mile stone on the Uxbridge Road, late the residence of His Grace the Duke of Argyle : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, on the premises, on Friday, the 1st July, 1791, and three following days (Sunday excepted) …
  • Publication[London] : [James Christie], [1791]

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125 C555 791

Acquired March 2017

Inventory of Sr. Robert Danvers’s goods at Rushbrook

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A detailed manuscript inventory in a single hand, taken in May 1759 “when the Duke of Cleveland came into the house.” Arranged by room, the inventory provides a detailed list of the furniture, decorative items, and other furnishings for the servants rooms, serving halls, storage areas, and even the dog kennel as well as the public rooms and owners’ personal spaces.

  • TitleInventory of Sr. Robert Danvers’s goods at Rushbrook when the Duke of Cleveland came into the house, 1759, 1760 February.

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LWL Mss Vol. 210

Acquired July 2013

 

A true and perfect inventory of [the] goods

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Manuscript, in a single hand, dated and signed with the marks of the two appraisers, Samuel Kidsmead and Henry Stephens. The inventory of the deceased weaver includes his apparel and money, looms and tools, books, lumber and bed. The estate totaled £14.12.00.

  • Creator: Kidsmead, Samuel.
  • Title: A true and perfect inventory of [the] goods, shattells, rights and creditts of Sam. Twissell of [the] Parish of Bisley in the county of Gloust.: weaver, late deceased, taken by us whose bnames are herunto subscribed this twenty seventh day of March 1728 … 1728 March 27.

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LWL Mss File 111

Acquired June 2013

A true and perfect inventory of … Robert Clark … of Arlingham

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Manuscript, in a single hand, dated and signed by the two appraisers, Thomas Watts and Thomas Roberts. The inventory includes the deceased’s clothes, furniture, household goods, and tools. The value totaled £13.9.3.

  • Title: A true and perfect inventory of the goods and chattles of Robert Clark of this parish of Arlingham in the county of Gloucester, blacksmith, deceased …, 1738 September 26.

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LWL Mss File 95

Acquired July 2012

An inventory of … Samuell Bisco … of Cheltonhan

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Manuscript, in a single hand, dated and signed by the three appraisers, John Potter, John Bliss, and Benjamin Bisco. The inventory includes a general description of the property including the weaver’s equipment and goods in various areas of the house. The value totaled £19.16.6.

  • Title: An inventory of [the] goods & chattels of Samuell Bisco weaver, late of Cheltonhan in [the] county of Gloschester …, 1740 May 14.

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LWL Mss File 94

Acquired July 2012