ONLINE AUCTION | March. 14 12:00pm - March. 24 12:00pm

ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, EARLY WEAPONS & RARE ODDITIES

Buyer's Premium: 

22% (2% discount for payments by cash or debit only - no discount for credit card or e-Transfer payments)

 A selection of extraordinarily rare items to appear for sale at auction, highlighted by a strand of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair in presentation frame, early miniatures on ivory, antique Russian icons and other artwork, handwritten indentures, 19th century rifles and bayonets, a collection of antiquarian books from the 17th to 19th centuries and much more of equal interest - the full online catalogue will be available by mid-February.

A sincere effort has been made to catalogue or photograph any major flaws; however, everything must be offered "as is".  Viewing in person is strongly recommended and condition reports for any lot in this auction are available by telephone or email.  

See below for a sample of some upcoming highlights: 

Viewing

At Gardner Galleries by appointment - please email info@gardnergalleries.com or phone 519-439-3333 to set up a time.  

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NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S LOCK OF HAIR

A strand of Napoleon Bonaparte's (1769-1821) hair displayed in presentation frame, acquired by Brevat Major R.P. Boys during Napoleon's exile in St. Helena, 1817
Starting Bid: $10
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ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS

A large selection of early leather-bound volumes will be featured in this auction, including from the library of Dr. John Hyndman of Exeter, Ontario
Starting Bid: $10
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MINIATURE PAINTINGS ON IVORY, EARLY ICONS, ETC.

From a prominent London, Ontario collection, many early hand-painted portrait miniatures on ivory, antique Russian icons, 18th century continental works and more
Starting Bid: $10
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SELECTION OF ANTIQUE BAYONETS & RIFLES

19th century bayonets and rifles from a Sarnia, Ontario private collection
Starting Bid: $10
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