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Under the instructions of the Sheriff the contents of Solomon's Royal Museum and Palace of Varieties, George-street, were brought under the hammer yesterday. There were, it is estimated, about 600 persons present, and the bidding for the whole thing commenced with a bid of £100 by Mr. Cunard, Mr. Solomon's manager, and ultimately reached £350, at which price a Mr. Aarons became the purchaser. This gentleman promptly proceeded to sell the various curiosities in single lots, and it is understood made a good thing of it. The objects consisted of the wax figures, in which department Queen Victoria realised 30s, army men being a little easier. There were also two organs, and 2 pianos, and the turnstile. The Museum building is new waiting for
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