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Sandford Orcas Manor: Auction of the Contents

Auction date Wednesday, 6 March 2024 10:30 - 17:30 GMT

Auction

Wednesday 6th March at 10.30am

at Duke's Fine Art Saleroom, DT1 1GA


Viewing

at Sandford Orcas Manor, DT9 4SB

Entry will be by catalogue only.  £30 admits two people.

SILVER, JEWELLERY, MEDALS AND STAINED GLASS TO BE VIEWED AT DUKE'S DORCHESTER SALEROOM, DT1 1GA

Saturday 2nd March 10am - 4pm 

Sunday 3rd March 10am - 4pm

Monday 4th March 10am - 4pm

Tuesday 5th March 10am - 4pm

Please note:

Access at the Manor is limited with uneven surfaces and steep stairs.

We regret the property is not wheelchair accessible.


To pre-order a catalogue or if you have any enquiries please contact 

sandfordorcas@dukes-auctions.com or call +44 (0)1305 265080

£30 (plus postage)


Bidding:

 Live bidding will be available for this auction through this website, The Saleroom and Easylive Auction. Please ensure your registration is completed early to avoid disappointment. Commission Bidding and Telephone bidding is also available. 

Unfortunately, Duke's are unable to offer a postal or delivery service. We are pleased to recommend reputable carriers and can advise on air-freight and other forms of dispatch.

For more information please contact Duke's on 01305 265080 or email enquiries@dukes-auctions.com


Collection

On proof of payment, purchased lots will be available for collection from Sandford Orcas from Wednesday 6th March to Wednesday 13th March from 10am - 4pm, excluding the weekend 9th - 10th March. Whilst we are happy to provide assistance please bring the requisite people required to collect your purchases. All items not collected from Sandford Orcas Manor by 4pm Wednesday 13th March will be moved to Sackville-West, (Andover) at the buyer's risk and expense.

Specialist Items: Removal of all electrical fittings, garden effects and large furniture is entirely at the buyer's risk and expense. Please note that we will be unable to provide assistance with these items.


Storage Charges

Items removed to Sackville-West in Andover will be available for collection from 9am on Monday 18th March. A minimum storage charge of £20 (plus VAT) per lot, and a further storage charge of £3 (plus VAT) per lot, per part or full day thereafter. These charges will be the sole liability of the purchaser, and will be billed directly to them by Sackville West, (Andover). Sackville-West may be willing to adjust their charges if they are instructed by the purchaser to deliver to them. On payment of all sales and storage costs items will be available for collection by appointment from Sackville-West., (Andover). These charges are set by Sackville-West., (Andover); we recommend that you contact them directly regarding queries relating to these charges and other matters arising in relation to storage. Staff at the saleroom will be unable to answer questions relating to items that have been removed from Sandford Orcas. 

Sackville-West -www.sackvillewest.co.uk - 02080 909988

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 492

Lot 265 Sold
A COLLECTION OF COINS, MEDALS AND SUNDRIES
including a George V 1935 silver crown; various world coins; a 1953 coronet medal; a collection of livery buttons bearing the Medlycott family crest; three gentleman’s watches; and a group of 19th century wax seals in wooden boxes (a collection)
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 266 Sold
A MOLSONS BANK $5 NOTE
(poor condition and creased)
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 266a Sold
A VICTORIAN ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO M MEDLYCOTT ESQ/HM SHIP BELLEROPHON/BLACK SEA FLEET
bearing three Penny Red stamps (RK, RL & RG), Sherborne postmark dated 1854 verso
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 267 Sold
A CAUCASIAN RUNNER
with a brown field containing stylised flowerheads and guhls within a madder principal border enclosed by vine borders, on an ivory ground, 292cm x 113cm
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £150 - £250
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 268 Sold
A PAIR OF CHILDS LEATHER MOCCASINS
with beadwork decoration and blue ribbon ties, inscribed in pen on the sole “AJF Eden from Aunt Augustus .... 1874”, 13.5cm long (2)
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 269 Sold
A PAIR OF CARVED COCONUT SHELLS
9.5cm high; an iron cannon ball, 9cm high; a glass millefiori paperweight, 6cm wide; and an assortment of further collectables (a collection)
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 270 Sold
A PAIR OF BRONZE STIRRUPS
17th/18th century, each round arched in outline, the fluted tapering sides with stylised baskets of flowers rising to roped edges and joined at the top to the central leather-box, with oval foot plate with triple waisted cross-bars, 13cm wide x 15.5cm high (2)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 271 Sold
A CAUCASIAN STYLE CARPET
with an ivory field centred by a square panel containing geometric motifs within a sea-green dogtooth border, with triangular spandrels containing geometric motifs and enclosed by broad conforming borders with stylised pendant flowerheads suspended from branches, c.370cm x 440cm
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 272 Sold
THE SANDFORD ORCAS FOUR POSTER BED
19th century, incorporating earlier elements, an Elizabethan style oak tester bed, the back with two
arcaded panels and three caryatid figures flanked by carved and pierced eagles, the panelled ceiling with stylised flowers and a central pendant, the partly fluted front posts carved with stylised flowers, leafage and guilloche suspended from simple capitals, 166cm wide x 210cm long x 223cm high

This antiquarian oak “four poster” bed is sold with four faded crewel work curtains and bedding.
From the evidence of old polish on the floorboards beneath the carpet it would appear that this bed…
Hammer price: £7,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 273 Sold
A LOUIS XV BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL
with a moulded frame carved with flowers and leafage, on cabriole legs ending in peg toes, 58cm wide x 94cm high
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 274 Sold
A VICTORIAN EASY CHAIR
with a buttoned back and outscrolled arms, on turned front legs ending in brass toe caps and castors, 77cm wide x 85cm high
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £400
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 275 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE
possibly converted from a basin stand, the associated satinwood top with an inlaid oval, on openwork supports and a baluster shaft with a tripod base, 48cm x 43cm
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 276 Sold
A SET OF SIX GEORGE II MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
with pierced and interlaced vase-shaped splats over upholstered seats, on cabriole front legs ending in pad feet, 61cm wide x 97cm high (6)
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 277 Sold
A SET OF SIX GEORGE II STYLE DINING CHAIRS
20th century, after the originals in Lot 276, with similarly interlaced vase-shaped splats and cabriole legs, 98cm high x 60cm wide (6)
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £100 - £200
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 278 Sold
A CHARLES II OAK JOINED COFFER
the rectangular top with a moulded edge over a lunette-carved frieze centred by the date “1677” and three panels enclosed by guilloche and stylised-leaf carved muntins, on stile supports, 136cm wide x 62cm deep x 68.5cm high
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £600
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 279 Sold
AN IMPORTANT GEORGE II WALNUT AND SCAGLIOLA GAMING TABLE
with a pentagonal scagliola top inlaid with trailing flowers, scallop shells and groups of playing cards within strapwork borders within a moulded edge over a plain frieze, on five cabriole legs carved at the knee with stylised acanthus leaves with a flowerhead and foliage below, 118cm x 125cm (across the top) x 77.5cm high

This rare table was almost certainly conceived for the game of Ombre, an 18th century card game for five players. One of the playing cards is signed “Alla Fama” (“to fame”).
Provenance: Almost certainly commissioned for Ven House, Milborne Port, although there are no…
Hammer price: £50,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £40,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 280 Sold
A CHARLES II OAK JOINED COFFER
the plain lid with a moulded edge over three rectangular panels beneath a scrolling frieze and muntins with conforming decoration, on stile supports, 131cm wide x 59cm deep x 75.5cm high

Provenance: The interior with a label stating “Sandford Orcas Manor House. Chest from Gallery”, which probably dates from circa 1898.
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 281 Sold
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE
the circular tip-up top on a whirl-fluted baluster shaft with a lower register of acanthus leaves, the tripod base carved with stylised flowerheads within ropetwist borders incorporating acanthus leaves and on claw and ball feet, 51cm diameter x 68cm high

Provenance: Almost certainly supplied for Ven House, Milborne Port during the third quarter of the 18th century.
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 282 Sold
A GEORGE I WALNUT CHEVAL FIRESCREEN
the petit point panel of figures in a landscape in a cartouche-shaped panel incorporating flowers, scrolling leaves and foliage, the plain frame with re-entrant upper corners and with four cabriole legs joined by a pierced central stretcher and ending in elongated pad feet, 75cm wide x 128cm high

Provenance: Almost certainly supplied to James Medlycott for Ven House, Milborne Port.
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 283 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS
the upper section with a moulded and fluted cornice with a band of fluting incorporating panels of foliate paterae and swags over a pair of doors with applied mouldings on rectangular panels with scalloped corners, the interior with sliding trays, the base with two short and two long drawers apparently retaining the original brass swan-neck handles, on bracket feet, 127cm wide x 56cm deep x 199 cm high
Hammer price: £1,450
Estimate: £500 - £800
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 284 Sold
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST
with two simulated upper drawers with panelled fronts enclosing a fitted interior incorporating a green morocco writing surface over an arrangement of three graduated drawers, on swept bracket feet, 94cm wide x 52cm deep x 110cm high
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £300 - £500
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 285 Sold
A WILLIAM AND MARY OAK GATELEG DINING TABLE
with an oval flap top over a single frieze drawer, on turned and faceted legs ending in block feet, 144.5cm x 119cm extended
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 286 Sold
A PAIR OF NORTH EUROPEAN GILTWOOD WALL MIRRORS
18th century, of rococo design, each with a shaped rectangular plate in a rocaillework frame carved and pierced with asymmetric “C”-scrolls, flowers and leafy tendrils, the apron with a foliate boss previously fitted with a candle branch, 83cm high x 53cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
6 March 2024
6 March 2024
Lot 287 Sold
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE
the circular tip-up top with a baluster gallery, on a stop-fluted baluster shaft carved with a lower register of upright acanthus leaves, on a tripod base carved with scrolling acanthus leaves, beading and rocaille-work and ending in claw and ball feet, 61cm diameter x 73cm high
Provenance: Ven House, Milborne Port and almost certainly supplied for the house between 1755 and…
Hammer price: £16,000
Estimate: £6,000 - £12,000
6 March 2024
6 March 2024

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