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Reference code
ALL/01/009
Title
Ilbert: correspondence regarding the Ilbert Collection
Date(s)
- 1944–1999 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 folder of loose papers
Context area
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(1921–2015)
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Scope and content
Courtenay Adrian Ilbert (1888–1956) was a civil engineer and watch and clock collector; his collection was eventually acquired by the British Museum. File includes Charles Allix's correspondence with C.A. Ilbert; Malcolm Gardner's correspondence with solicitors regarding the estate of the late C.A. Ilbert and the valuation of his horological collection of clocks and books; lists of clocks, etc.
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Language and script notes
English