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The following lots were from the property of William Wordsworth's home Rydal Mount in The Lake District.  A limited edition print after Helen Alice Johnson, "Rydal Mount From Coffin Road".  41 x 42 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

No lot.

A 19th century silver plated four piece tea and coffee set, comprising teapot, coffeepot, sugar bowl and cream jug, with floral finials and of baluster form. NOTE: This item has been assigned an ivory exemption certificate number 1AB1MLF2. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £400 - £600

An early/mid 19th century Georgian design silver plated teapot, of melon form with flower and leaf finial and floral embossed motif decoration. Stamped to base AB&S 7439.  NOTE:  This by repute has been referred to by the family as William's teapot. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

An early 20th century silver plated rectangular tureen by Carringtons, an oval EPNS tureen and a pair of vintage oval plated tureens (no handles). This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £100 - £150

A substantial lock of william Wordsworth’s hair in a circular glass and metal mount to form a paperweight, together with a separate paper script reading ‘Hair of W Wordsworth Poet’.  NOTE:  The lock of hair was previously displayed in Wordsworth’s study at Rydal Mount. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £3000 - £5000

Two 19th century engravings after Winterhalter, "Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen", engraved by Forster, dated 1846/47, framed, overall, 70 x 56cm.  "His Royal Highness Albert Prince of Wales", engraved by Leon Noel, dated 1843/44, framed, overall, 69 x54cm.  NOTE:  These engravings were presented to William Wordsworth by Queen Victoria on his becoming Poet Laureate after 1843. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £2000 - £2500

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century mahogany framed library or museum display cabinets, with slope glazed tops and sides. Each width 120 cm, length 140 cm, depth 27 cm. NOTE: These were used in Wordsworth's study to display his personal object d'art. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

A late 18th/early 19th century George III oak circular tilt top tripod table, on bulbous pedestal support and triple splay legs, Diameter 86cm. Height 65cm, having brass plaque to top" This Table belonged to Wordsworth Poet Laureate Rydal Mount". This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £4000 - £6000

A traditional mahogany framed double four poster bed, with full height panelled back and top with front turned supports.  NOTE:  This was removed from William and Mary's bedroom. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

An early 19th French design giltwood side chair, with ornate oval scroll back with upholstered panel and seat on carved cabriole legs, with label "This chair was one of six similar ones made specially as a wedding present to Princess Adelaide on the occasion of her marriage in 1818 to the Duke of Clarence who later became King William IV" from a faint inscription from the bottom of the chair.  The widowed Queen Adelaide visited Rydal Mount in 1840. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

A 19th century square topped mahogany pedestal table, with baluster column and triple splay legs. Width square 61 cm, height 73 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £100 - £150

A 19th century mahogany desk, with brass gallery and skiver top over central drawer flanked by pedestal drawers on plinth base.  Width 122 cm, depth 68 cm, height 73 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

A 19th century mahogany full height bookcase, with cornice over glazed upper section with cupboard base and plinth. Width 127 cm, depth 56 cm, height 220 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

An early 19th century mahogany linen press, with cornice over double doors over drawer base with two short and two long drawers with later knob handles and replacement turned legs.  Width 130 cm, depth 56 cm, height 210 cm.  NOTE:  This was referred to as William and Mary's wardrobe. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £400 - £600

A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, featuring raised back with crest shelf and scroll support over pulvinated frieze drawer door with cupboards under on plinth base.  Width 125 cm, depth 48 cm, height 150 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

"An Armorial For Westmorland and Lonsdale" by R S Boumphrey and Roy Hudleston and J Hughes, volume 14 of a deluxe edition limited to 35 copies, signed by each of the authors July 1875. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

Contemporary to William Wordsworth 1770-1850 "Ecclesiastical Biography for History of Religion in England" notes by Christopher Wordsworth, published in London 1810, five of six volumes, together with "Chalmers Sermons" published in Glasgow 1823 and "Chalmers Commercial Discourses" published in Glasgow 1820, together with "The Pantheon Representing The Fabulous History of The Heathen Gods", published in London 1729. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £80 - £120

A 19th century boxwood table top tapestry frame stand, with needlework panel and spindle and bar supports. Length 75 cm. NOTE: This by family repute has been known as Dorothy's stand. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Contemporary to William Wordsworth 1770-1850 "The Works of the Late Richard Sheridan" in two volumes, published by John Murray 1821. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £80 - £120

Contemporary to William Wordsworth 1770-1850 "The History of The Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, in twelve volumes published in 1820. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £80 - £120

Contemporary to William Wordsworth 1770-1850 "The London Encyclopedia for Universal Dictionary" published in London 1839, twenty one volumes (volume I missing). This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £250 - £350

A box of books concerning William Wordsworth, his life, poetry family and related. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £80 - £120

Two boxes of mixed literature, Lake District books, atlases etc. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

Two boxes of mixed literature, classics, poetry and history. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

Two boxes of mixed literature, poetry and histories. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A mixed selection of books, literature, travel, Lake District and poetry. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A collection of mostly classic literature and Family Classical Library including Tacitus, Plutarch, Thackeray etc This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A mixed selection of hardback and softback books, mostly literature, histories and dictionaries, Robert Browning etc. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

Two boxes of mixed literature, including "Laurie Lee I Can't Stay Long" first edition and "Manya Harari Memoirs" first edition etc. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

The following books are from the library of Rydal Mount "The Cambridge Modern History" in thirteen volumes, together with "The Cambridge Modern History Atlas" circa 1902. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £80 - £120

A limed oak table top bijouterie cabinet.  Width 66 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A pair of white painted mirrors (ex wardrobe). Width 49 cm, height 135 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

An early 20th century black painted pine box, metal bound and zinc lined with rope handles. Width 91 cm, depth 50 cm, height 54 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A late 19th century ecclesiastical oak three drawer side table, with octagonal legs.  Width 122 cm, height 70 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A selection of framed pictures including a print of The Cumberland Pacquet, a watercolour of a Church etc. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A 19th century engraving after Lawrence "The Earl of Lonsdale". 50 x 36 cm, and a selection of later prints including Thomas De Quincy. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A watercolour sepia of William Wordsworth's grave, dated August 1850 to mount in later frame. 17 x 25 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A selection of Rydal Mount curtains, various. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A pair of metal framed swinging signs, with weighted bases for Rydal Mount Tearooms. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

No lot.

A 19th century rosewood frame, containing later typed Rydal Mount interest. 55 x 64 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A late 20th century reproduction leather inset top wine table. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A late 20th century pine bookshelf. Width 71 cm, depth 20, height 105 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A mid 20th century oak tray top and bottom tea trolley.  Width 94 cm, depth 48 cm, height 77 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A mid 20th century oak blanket box. Width 92 cm, depth 45 cm, height 58 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A large laminate on board hung sign, "Rydal Mount Home to William Mary and Dorothy Wordsworth". Width 87 cm, height 120 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A laminate sign "Rydal Mount Garden Tearoom Open to Visitors to House and Garden or Garden Only" This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A 20th century wooden sign "Private Car Park for Visitors to Rydal Mount and Gardens", width 92 cm, height 43 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A laminate sign on pole "The Saddlery Tearoom at Rydal Mount". This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

Two late 20th century turned wood standard lamps. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A 19th century mahogany part chest of two short and two long drawers, cut down.  Width 127 cm, depth 51 cm, height 73 cm.  This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

An early 20th century chest of three long drawers on bracket feet. Width 102 cm, depth 44 cm, height 80 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A pair of modern grey painted bedside cabinets, each width 45 cm, depth 40 cm, height 61 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A late 20th century hoop and spindle back child's chair, decorative function only. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

Three modern table lamps, various. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

Two Treen table lamps, including foliate carved. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

Two brassed modern table lamps, including period style column. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A selection of miscellania, including a sling, hygrometer, Viewmaster and settee push, a Treen furniture paddle and a MDS architects T square. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A box of frames and box of Rydal Mount related ephemera, including various language pamphlets. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

Two modern prints after Alfred Heaton Cooper. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A selection of decorative pictures, including an oil painting of a gabled house. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), limited edition "To a Skylark - Wordsworth". 18 x 14 cm framed. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), limited edition "Among The Dwellings framed by Birds-Wordsworth". 22 x 15 cm in larger frame. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), limited edition "Made One Long Bathing of a Summers Day" quote by Wordsworth. 15 x 22 cm unframed. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), limited edition "Furness Abbey", signed. 18 x 15 cm unframed. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), limited edition "The Oak is Left", signed. 19 x 27 cm in larger mounted frame. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A print after Piers Browne (1942-2024), from a limited edition "Birch in The Pine Forest". 8 x 9 cm, signed and in wider mounted frame.  This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A 19th century print after William Green "Ivy Cottage Rydal", framed. 49 x 64 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A pencil sketch M Lockwood "Rydal Mount". Overall size of frame 37 x 45 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A photo reprint Grasmere Churchyard.  29 x 24 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A limited edition print after Helen Alice Johnson, "Rydal Mount Where Tipp'd With Gold".  22/50.  41 x 42 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

Three 20th century prints after Arthur Rackham, in modern mahogany frames.  Overall each 34 x 29 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

An early 20th century etching after Jones, Wordsworth House Rydal Mount, Number 15. Overall 35 x 39 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A modern embroidery Rydal Mount oval, framed. 23 x 29 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A 20th century reprint "Trotting Cracks at The Forge". 34 x 45 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A 20th century reprint "Battle of The Nile". 29 x 39 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A pair of prints after Ian Scott Massie, limited edition "Hawkshead in the Snow", 2 and 3/50. 19 x 14 cm, mounted. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

An oil painting still life MJC. 38 x 50 cm, framed, written verso Eucryphia from Rydal Mount, M Pope Cockcroft 1972. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A 19th century engraving after Grant, portrait of Robert Speccott Barter, framed. 40 x 36 cm.  This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A metal wall sculpture Leningrad Ship, framed. Presented to members of The Anglo Soviet French Association 12th June 1983. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A 20th century reprint "Wordsworth and The French Revolution", framed. 42 x 40 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A 19th century engraving after Phillips, portrait of Thomas Arnold, framed 65 x 52 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A reprint "Wordsworth In The Alps", framed. 59 x 43 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A late 20th century wrought iron brush freestanding boot cleaner. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A mid century Genyk trifold spark guard. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A late 20th century mannequins dummy. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A mid 20th century painted woven fibre armchair, with an Edwardian white painted bedroom chair. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A set of mid 20th century oak dining chairs, with ladderbacks and moss green drop in upholstered seats on square tapered legs with plaque Bowman Brothers Limited Camden Town London. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £70 - £100

A mid 20th century mahogany framed armchair. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A low bedroom chair, with cream cover and plain black legs.  Height 88 cm, width 47 cm, depth 53 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £10 - £20

A large wall mounted display panel "The Wordsworth Family Tree".  122 x 150 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

Two 20th century brassed Dutch style ceiling chandeliers. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A selection of wall mounted information display boards, of Wordsworth interest. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A mid 20th century Smiths Sectric English made sunburst wall clock. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £50 - £80

A part set of early 19th century Rockingham style dinnerware, comprising plates, jug and bowl with floral gilded decoration (damaged). This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A late Victorian ceramic candle stand, a 1980's studio pottery flower vase possibly by Pog Crafts and a mid 20th century Devon ashtray. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £20 - £30

A boxed set of Walker and Hall fish servers, with mother of pearl handles and an EP bladed knife. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require P&P for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A vintage wrought iron fireside poker and tong set. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A pair of Sitzendorft German porcelain parrot figures, back stamped under. Height 16 cm. This lot is from Rydal Mount, the final home of Poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Estimated: £200 - £300