The Ladies of Llangollen | Page 7

Plas Newydd, between whom and the
late "Ladies of Llangollen," an intimate friendship existed.
In August 1832, Mr. Robins offered by public auction the furniture and
fittings of this unique villa; the following is a copy of the advertisement,
and the catalogue of the sale extended over seventy quarto pages.

"LLANGOLLEN, NORTH WALES.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS
Has the pleasure most respectfully to announce to the Nobility, Lovers
of the Fine Arts, and those who delight in objects of interest, and
indeed to the Public generally, that having sold "PLAS NEWYDD," he
is instructed by the Executors of
THE LADY ELEANOR BUTLER
AND
MISS PONSONBY,
To offer for UNRESERVED COMPETITION, at the Domicile so long
hallowed as the abode of friendship,

On MONDAY, the 13th day of AUGUST, 1832,
And many
succeeding Days, at Eleven for Twelve
o'clock precisely, on each
day,
THE FOLLOWING
INTERESTING AND VALUABLE
PROPERTY,
APPERTAINING TO THE RESIDENCE,
And which for extent, variety and novelty, forms a most brilliant
Assemblage, certainly unexampled in the Annals of Auctions; it having
been congregated by those highly talented Ladies, the fair
"MISTRESSES OF PLAS NEWYDD," during a series of 50 years,
aided by their joint taste, and at considerable expense, including the
appropriate
FURNITURE OF THE CHATEAU,
Comprising a Drawing Room suite in curtains, glasses, centre, card,
and occasional tables; ottomans, sofas, couches, chairs of various
descriptions, yet in unison, whatnots, cheffioneers; the dining room is
very complete; there are excellent dining tables, chairs, sideboard,
writing tables and library chairs.
A RANGE OF BOOKCASES & MANY OBJECTS,
ELABORATELY CARVED IN OAK;
A STRONG BOX OF GREAT ANTIQUITY, AND
CARVED,
It was once the Property of his late Royal Highness
THE DUKE OF YORK.
The Furniture of the Bed Chambers and Offices is of a corresponding
character;
EXCELLENT TABLE AND BED LINEN,
The equipments of the Garden are of a very superior description; A
VARIETY OF SEATS, CURIOUS ETRUSCAN FLOWER VASES,

GARDEN IMPLEMENTS,
ETC.
A GREEN HOUSE OF GREAT BEAUTY,
ORNAMENTED WITH PAINTED AND STAINED
GLASS;
An extensive Collection of Plants, Dairy and Brewing Utensils;
SERVICES OF CHINA AND GLASS,
In complete sets, for the
Table, the Dejeune, the Dessert, &c. &c.
SIDEBOARD OF PLATE,
Comprising many rare chased and antique items; dishes and covers,
salvers, waiters, tea and coffee equipages, candlesticks, liquor and
cruet frames, spoons and forks;
AND A VARIETY OF USEFUL ARTICLES FOR THE
SIDEBOARD AND TABLE.
JEWELLERY AND ELEGANCIES,
Presenting many pleasing and valuable Ornaments for the person, in
necklaces, car-rings, crosses and brooches, most of them inclosing the
hair of the donors, particularly one of great interest, possessing
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