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OLD TRADE CATALOGUES OF ANTIQUES IN PDF FILE FORMAT

Original trade catalogues are invaluable in identifying and dating old household, domestic and collectors' items or in other aspects of period design or historical research.

With original catalogues from the 1950s and earlier becoming increasingly scarce, we're re-issuing difficult-to-find trade catalogues to subscribers as standard computer PDF (Adobe Acrobat) files. We also added an unique feature to these rather special catalogue re-issues in that every copy is compiled and produced personally for the subscriber and incorporates their name displayed within the software itself.

Whichever catalogue software you order will be compiled especially - you'll get your own unique personal copy with your name (or anyone else's name you'd like) displayed on the title page with the wording:

This historical catalogue has been privately re-issued in digital format by The Clique and prepared especially for ...

Please note that downloads are not automatic and immediate on you placing an order as we have to prepare each file individually.  You will be sent a download link shortly after we receive your order during our normal office hours of 9am to 6pm.

Catalogues currently available are ...

OTC-1


Henry Hope & Sons, New York, 1927
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Catalogue of Architectural Leadwork issued by Henry Hope & Sons of New York in 1927.

The magnificent 85 page A4 catalogue containing large illustrations throughout of the wrought lead and cast lead architectural pipe heads, pipes, gutters, flower boxes, cisterns and dials manufactured by Henry Hope & Sons in 1927.

An extensive record of inspired American architectural detail.

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CWS (Co-Operative Wholesale Society) Dudley Electric, 1937
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Catalogue of “Domestic Electric Light Fittings” issued by CWS Dudley Electric in 1937.

The scarce 1937 28 page A5 catalogue containing coloured illustrations throughout of pendant, floor and table standard lamps and lampshades obtainable from the extensive group of stores mainly in the North of England run by the Co-Operative Wholesale Society.

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H.C. Russell, London, c. 1906
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Catalogue of ladies' fashion issued by H.C. Russell being items available from their Russellia Salons of Sydney Place and Wardour Street, London, in about 1906.

A 48 page A4 catalogue extensively illustrated in sepia with ladies' costume and fashion items in the heyday of Edwardian England.

Millinery, evening dresses and opera cloaks, trousseaux, bridal gowns and bridesmaids' dresses, walking suits and costume skirts, model gowns, blouses, ladies' and children's dancing sets, tea gowns, breakfast gowns, rest gowns, corsets, furs, lace trimmings, and maids' caps and aprons, are all included.

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OTC-5

Heal & Son, London, 1937
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Catalogue of “Reasonable Furniture & Furnishings for Small Houses, Cottages & Flats” issued by Heal & Son Ltd of London in 1937.

The difficult-to-find 1937 80 page A5 catalogue containing sepia illustrations throughout and prices of Heal's furniture and furnishings. Included are illustrations of mahogony, oak and walnut sideboards, tables, dining chairs, armchairs, Windsor chairs, dressers, plate racks, bookcases, bureaux, table ware, cutlery, bathroom fittings, bedroom furniture, &c.

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C.T. Maling & Sons, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1912
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Catalogue of household porcelain, pottery and earthenware issued by C.T. Maling & Sons of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in 1912.

This lovely catalogue contains 36 pages of illustrations, many coloured, of some 400 items of Edwardian domestic, kitchen and bedroom porcelain, pottery and earthenware items manufactured by the famous Maling Ford Potteries in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Mappin & Webb, London, 1937
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The 1937 catalogue of diamond and gold rings, brooches, bracelets and other jewellery, cigarette cases, watches, clocks, sterling silver and Prince’s Plate table ware and cutlery issued by Mappin & Webb, London.

This exceedingly useful 32 page A4 catalogue, containing b/w illustrations throughout and prices of some 400 of Mappin & Webb's most popular and collected items, is the "shorter" version of the substantial and highly sought-after comprehensive 178 page catalogue issued in about 1935 by the same company.

The catalogue is undated but was published shortly after the death of King George V in 1936, most likely in 1937.

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