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Bridehead: Auction of the Contents

Sale Days:
Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST Starts with Lot 1
Friday 13 June 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST Starts with Lot 500

Read more about Bridehead here

Auction

Thursday 12th & Friday 13th June at 10.30am

at Duke's Fine Art Saleroom, DT1 1GA

Day one: The Principal Contents

Day two: The Library


Viewing

at Bridehead Manor, Littlebredy, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JA

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

Saturday 7th June 11am - 4pm 

Sunday 8th June 11am - 4pm

Monday 9th June 11am - 4pm

Tuesday 10th June 11am - 4pm

Wednesday 11th June 11am - 4pm

There will be no viewing on either sale day.

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 

bridehead@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 +44 (0)1305 265080 or email enquiries@dukes-auctions.com.


Collection

On proof of payment, purchased lots will be available for collection from Bridehead from Friday 13th June to Thursday 19th June from 10am - 4pm, excluding the weekend 14th - 15th June. Whilst we are happy to provide assistance please bring the requisite people required to collect your purchases. All items not collected from Bridehead by 4pm Thursday 19th June will be moved to Sackville-West (Andover) at the buyer's risk and expense of £20 (plus VAT) per lot.

Please note: Collections unavailable on the 12th June.

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 23rd June. All items will incur a minimum transfer to storage charge of £20 (plus VAT) per lot, and a further storage charge of £3 (plus VAT) per lot per day from this point. 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 Bridehead. 

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

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 753

Lot 321 Unsold
AN EDWARDIAN GRAINED WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS BY MAPLE & CO
with an arrangement of five short drawers over three long drawers, on a pedestal base, 105cm high x 107cm wide x 59cm deep
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 322 Sold
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
with turned galleried backs over shaped upholstered seats, on turned front legs, joined by conforming stretchers, 84cm high x 47cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £15
Estimate: £30 - £50
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 323 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT WARDROBE
the moulded cornice over a central cupboard with three graduated drawers beneath and flanked by two further cupboards, on a pedestal base, 205cm high x 232cm wide x 54cm deep
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 324 Unsold
AN EASY ARMCHAIR
19th/20th century, with worn green floral covers, on turned front legs and square rear legs with later castors, 83cm high x 81cm wide x 96cm deep
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 325 Sold
AFTER GIOTTO (1267-1337) Religious study
mixed media, 21cm x 40cm; together with after Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) 'Madonna del Padiglione', coloured print, 44cm diameter; and after Raphael (1483-1520) 'Sistine Madonna', print, 46cm x 34cm (3)
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 326 Unsold
A STAINED OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS
20th century, with two short and two long graduated drawers on a pedestal base, 82cm high x 106cm wide x 56cm deep; together with a light oak open bookcase, 104cm high x 60cm wide; and an oak towel rail, 90cm high (3)
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 327 Sold
A VICTORIAN CHAISE LONGUE
on turned legs with studded metal caps and ceramic castors, 80cm high x 180cm wide x 60cm deep; together with an upholstered bedroom chair on turned front legs and brass castors, 'Cope & Collinson', '168278699' stamped to the rear block leg, 68cm high x 50cm wide x 70cm deep (2)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 328 Unsold
A PAIR OF SINGLE BEDS
each with button back velvet headboards, 81cm high x 190cm long; together with a similar ottoman, 48cm high x 49cm wide (3)
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 329 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR
the rectangular plate held on reeded column supports, the base with a single frieze drawer on downswept legs, 77cm high x 73cm wide; together with a similar early 19th century dressing mirror, 51cm high; and another further (3)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 330 Sold
AFTER J. G. JACKSON (19TH CENTURY) View of Bridehead
printed by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839), the house viewed from across the lake, with figures in a small boat to the foreground, 30cm x 44cm; together with similar examples of local interest (a lot)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 331 Unsold
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY SINGLE BED
the shaped headboard and footboard with conforming inlaid oval panels, 136cm high x 92cm wide x 200cm long
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 332 Sold
A MID-CENTURY EASY CHAIR
with square back over outswept arms, on turned legs joined by stretchers, 88cm high x 73cm wide x 80cm deep
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 333 Sold
A SCRATCH-BUILT MODEL OF THE LITTLE BREDY SHELTER
20th century, by Jupp & Lambert, registered architects of Bridport, 28cm high x 48cm wide x 43cm deep
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £30 - £50
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 334 Sold
HUGO SCHNARS-ALQUIST (1855-1939) Study of turbulent waters
lithograph, 65cm x 95cm
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 335 Unsold
A DOMED CANVAS TRUNK BY THE ARMY AND NAVY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
64cm high x 86cm wide; together with a similar domed trunk, 62cm high x 77cm wide (2)
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 336 Unsold
A STAINED OAK SINGLE BED
20th century, the headboard and footboard with turned spindles, 200cm long x 90cm wide; together with another oak bed, 190cm long x 80cm wide (2)
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 337 Sold
A VINTAGE PAINTED WOOD HORSE SWING SEAT
with a shaped and padded leather seat, 120cm high x 55cm wide; together with a collection of parlour games and vintage toys, including die cast models and jigsaw puzzles (a lot)
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 338 Sold
A VICTORIAN DINNER GONG
the large brass gong held on a chamfered oak frame, 109cm high x 100cm wide (overall)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 339 Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN OAK RECLINING ARMCHAIR
the adjustable back with squared arms over turned supports, on turned legs terminating on castors, 94cm high x 71cm wide x 101cm deep
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 340 Sold
A VICTORIAN PAINTED PINE CHEST
the hinged top opening to a vacant interior, swing handles to the sides, the front inscribed 'Session_1871', on a plinth base, 44cm high x 94cm wide x 55cm deep
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 341 Sold
A MEXICAN SOMBRERO
decorated in gold thread with flowers and a floral trim, 48cm diameter, in a fitted leather hat box, 28cm high; together with a top hat by Walter Barnard & Son, in an associated hat box, 26cm high (2)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 342 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILK BUSTLE DRESS
comprising bodice and overskirt, decorated with bows and embroidered swags, with lace trim, the waist 28" (2)
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 343 Sold
A VICTORIAN SILK DAY DRESS
in striped blue-green taffeta, with ruffle trim, waist 26"; together with a collection of further Victorian garments, including beaded mourning jacket, two riding ensembles and a brocade bodice (a lot)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 344 Sold
TWO 1970S COTTON AND CROCHET DRESSES
both 26" waist; together with a Laura Ashley day dress and blouse; and a collection of other 1970s and mid-century garments (a lot)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 345 Sold
A 1920S SILK DEVORE EVENING DRESS
in burnt orange and beige, bias-cut with buttoned cuffs; together with four mid-century evening dresses; and a 1920s slip and underskirt (a lot)
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 346 Sold
A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE DRESSES
including formal evening wear and day dresses ranging from the 1920s to the 1960s (a lot)
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 347 Sold
A CHINESE SILK ROBE
20th century, the blue ground decorated with butterflies and prunus branches; together with a traditional Eastern European folk dress or tunic; a silk kimono; and a collection of further ethnic garments and accessories (a lot)
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 348 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF WOMEN'S COTTON AND LACE GARMENTS
Victorian and later, including petticoats, night dresses, blouses, a corset cover, knickers, a girdle, a camisole and various other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 349 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF VICTORIAN COTTON AND LACE INFANT AND CHILD'S CLOTHING
including christening gowns, day dresses and smocks (a lot)
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 350 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF VICTORIAN INFANT CLOTHING
including christening gowns, petticoats, bibs, camisoles, capes and various other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 351 Sold
A LARGE QUANITITY OF WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANT BONNETS
Victorian and later, including cotton, silk and lace examples (a lot)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 352 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CHILDREN'S AND INFANT CLOTHING
Victorian and later, including dresses, smocks, jackets, silk shoes, bodice, camisole, sailors outfits, and an Ottoman style waist coat (a lot)
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 352a Sold
A LADIES FUR COAT
approximately 110cm long
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £20 - £40
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 353 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF WOMENS ACCESSORIES
including purses, hats, gloves, parasol, scarves, a wool foot warmer, and feather fans (a lot)
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 354 Sold
A RARE LINEN DAMASK TABLE CLOTH IN THE MANNER OF COULSONS OF IRELAND
decorated throughout and inscribed with countries of the British Empire, including St. Helena, Ceylon, Straits Settlements, England, Ireland and Wales, initialled to one corner 'R. W.' and dated '15. 06. 1905', approximately 534cm long
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 355 Sold
A COLLECTION OF WHITE DAMASK TABLE LINENS
comprising six very long tablecloths variously decorated, one example approximately 760cm long (6)
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 356 Sold
A COLLECTION OF WHITE DAMASK TABLE LINENS
six long tablecloths variously decorated, one measuring approximately 360cm long (6)
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 357 Sold
FIVE LARGE TABLECLOTHS
including a white damask example decorated with flowers, approximately 550cm long, and four other similar tablecloths (5)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 358 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TABLE LINENS
including sixteen white damask tablecloths, of varying size, a small collection of embroidered tablecloths, and a number of linen runners (a lot)
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 359 Sold
A LARGE QUANTITY OF LACE AND LINEN
including various children's clothes, fragments and samples (a lot)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 360 Sold
A QUANTITY OF SILK BROCADE CURTAINS
together with throws, silk, scarves, lace, a fur stole and various other textiles (a lot)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 361 Sold
A GREEN VELVET BEDSPREAD
by repute decorated with lacework by a member of the Williams family (damaged); together with a similar pelmet; and a collection of coloured textile fragments, including a gold damask, 118cm x 126cm (a lot)
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 362 Sold
A WHITE-PAINTED PINE SIDEBOARD
19th century, the rectangular top with a later added cover over a column of three central drawers flanked by cupboards opening to shelves, 87cm high x 164cm wide x 48cm deep
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 363 Sold
A LIGHT-BLUE PAINTED PINE ESTATE CUPBOARD
19th/20th century, the panelled doors opening to a shelved interior, on a pedestal base, 151cm high x 113cm wide x 51cm deep
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 364 Sold
A WHITE-PAINTED ESTATE LARDER
19th century, with two sets of panelled cupboard doors opening to shelves, 215cm high x 146cm wide x 52cm deep
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 365 Sold
A WHITE-PAINTED PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
with smaller associated marble top, three graduated drawers, on turned bun feet, 74cm high x 129cm wide x 49cm deep
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 366 Sold
AN ENGLISH OAK ROOM DIVIDER
late 19th/early 20th century, the four hinged rectangular panels terminating on castors, 203cm high, each panel measuring 63cm wide; together with similar screens (a lot)
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 367 Sold
A DECONSTRUCTED BILLIARD TABLE
including slates, legs and stretchers, each of the four slates measuring approx. 188cm x 82cm (this lot has not been erected and we cannot guarantee it is complete)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025

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