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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: 715

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

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