18th June 1926 - Auction, The Red House, Barkway

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The Red House, Barkway, Royston, Herts.

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I, has received instructions to sell by auction on the premises on Tuesday, June 29th, 1926, at 11 p.m.,

the antique and other furniture & effects, including,

Contents of bedrooms, including dressing tables, chests of drawers, beds and bedding, washstands, toilet ware, wardrobes, &c.,

Antique Mahogany Commode,

Dining chairs and tables,

Three antique oak coffers,

Harmonium by Alexandra in oak case, oil paintings and water colours, set of Chippendale dining room chairs, an antique oak dowry chest, a walnut burr circular table, carpets and rugs, sideboards, bookcases, armchairs,

Very fine Genoese kneehole writing desk (veneered and painted panels),

A Sheraton satin wood inlaid oval work table, overmantels, engravings, pictures, glass, china, books & prints.

Further particulars of the Auctioneers, Auction officers, Buntingford (Tel. 20); Welwyn (Tel. 98); Baldock (Tel. 62); and at Hatfield (Tel. 16).

5th Oct 1928 - Auction (Anstey)

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The Rectory, Anstey, Nr Buntingford, Herts.

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I.

Has received instructions from the Rev F.R. Williams, who is leaving the district to Sell by Auction at the above on Friday, October 12th, 1928, at 12 noon, the surplus and useful Household Furniture and Effects, comprising Bedsteads and Bedding, Bedroom Suite, Mahogany Roll-top Desk, Settees, Chairs, and Occasional Tables, Overmantels, Bookcases, &c., Kitchen Utensils and Outside Effects.

Catalogues of the Auctioneer, Auction Offices, Buntingford (Tel 20), Baldock (Tel 62), Welwyn (Tel 98), and Hatfield, Herts (Tel. 16).

13th May 1910 - Alteration of Date of Sale

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Alteration of Date of Sale

Hare Street, Near Buntingford

Messrs Nash, Son & Rowley

Have been instructed by Mrs Nottage, to Sell by Auction, on the Premises, on Friday, May 27th, 1910, instead of May 20th, as previously advertised, at 2 o'clock p.m.,

7 head of cow stock, black pony, pony cart and harness, poultry, cow sheds built of timber and corrugated iron, implements, tools, household furniture, dairy utensils and miscellaneous effects.

No catalogues, but further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. Nash, Son & Rowley, Auctioneers and Valuers, Royston, Herts.

12th Feb 1926 - Property Sale at Buntingford

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Property Sale at Buntingford

Messrs Nash, Son & Rowley, Auctioneers, of Royston, conducted a sale of Freehold Properties, comprising The Old Vicarage House, six important building sites and three enclosures of old pasture, situate [sic] at Buntingford, at the George Hotel on Friday evening last.

The lots and prices realised were as follows:

Lot 1 - The Old Vicarage House, now in the occupation of Mrs Coptcoat. Starting at £100, the bidding went to £260, when it was sold to Mrs Bridges, of Tottenham, a relative of the present tenant.

Lots 2 to 7 inclusive - Six freehold building sites situated immediately adjoining lot 1, and having a frontage of approximately 92ft. each, with depths averaging from 139ft. to 103ft. The Auctioneer was unable to sell the lots separately, and offered the whole field, which was withdrawn at £185.

Lot 8 - An enclosure of old freehold pasture near Layston Church; area 1a. 2r. 5p., and let to Mr Albert Porter. Starting at £20, the bidding was carried to £60, when the lot was sold to Mr A. Jackson, of Buntingford.

Lot 9 - An enclosure of old grazing pasture, known as "Goose Acre" and let to Mr Albert Porter. Starting at £15, bids of £5 carried the figure to £40, when the lot was withdrawn.

Lot 10 - An encloure of freehold pasture land, known as "Brand's Croft"; area 7a. 0r. 34p.; let to Mr J.R. Russell. Starting at £70, the bidding was carried to £120, when this lot was sold to Mr G. Scarborough Taylor.

We understand that the building plots have since been sold privately.