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American & English furniture deaccessioned from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and The Brooklyn Museum, Anglo-Indian and French furniture; pocket watches by Longines, Elgin & Waltham, a Rolex Datejust wrist watch; silver items; American, British and Continental paintings and prints; stamps; jewelry; Chinese export, British and European porcelain; a Marx Windup Gang Busters police car and a collection of lead toy soldiers; carpets; glass; property from the Thalheimer Family, Richmond, VA, the Tessa Ader Trust, Charlottesville, VA., and a Private Richmond, VA, collection Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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American Walnut Bookcase from the Stewart-Lee House in Richmond, Virginia
Lot 129

American Walnut Bookcase from the Stewart-Lee House in Richmond, Virginia

Estimate: $300 - $500
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early 20th century, two glazed doors bookcase sections with adjustable shelf interiors, 80-3/4 x 78-3/4 x 14-1/2 in.

Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions

Note: Until 1948, this bookcase contained the Virginia Historical Societies rare book collection. Until 2020, the bookcase was used to store a substantial portion of the library of Conway Robinson (1805-1884), a Richmond attorney, legal author, and longtime chairman of the executive committee of the Virginia Historical Society.

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Deaccessioned by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions

typical surface wear throughout with some edgewear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.

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