Here's another interesting way to view the past. Every year prestigious London-based auctioneer Bonham's transforms its salesroom into the eccentric atmosphere of a Gentleman's Library. They hold sale of curious objects and furniture associated with English Gentlemanly interests and leisure pursuits. The intriguing world of the 19th century British gentleman was the subject of Bonham's latest auction. The Gentleman's Library sale features an eclectic collection of taxidermy, smoking and drinking implements, artwork and scientific tools, in addition to the usual desks, bookcases and leather chairs.The sale is split into two sections. The first, shown here, focuses on natural history items collected during the Victorian and Edwardian era.
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