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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

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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 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

Lot	Title	Estimate	Hammer price
321	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	£100 - £200	-	View
322	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)	£30 - £50	£15	View
323	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	£150 - £250	£150	View
324	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	£50 - £100	-	View
325	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…	£50 - £100	£90	View
326	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…	£50 - £100	-	View
327	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 &…	£80 - £150	£300	View
328	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)	£50 - £100	-	View
329	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…	£80 - £150	£50	View
330	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)	£40 - £80	£80	View
331	AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY SINGLE BED the shaped headboard and footboard with conforming inlaid oval panels, 136cm high x 92cm wide x 200cm long	£80 - £150	-	View
332	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	£40 - £80	£30	View
333	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	£30 - £50	£60	View
334	HUGO SCHNARS-ALQUIST (1855-1939) Study of turbulent waters lithograph, 65cm x 95cm	£40 - £80	£110	View
335	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)	£50 - £100	-	View
336	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)	£50 - £100	-	View
337	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)	£40 - £80	£160	View
338	A VICTORIAN DINNER GONG the large brass gong held on a chamfered oak frame, 109cm high x 100cm wide (overall)	£100 - £200	£190	View
339	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	£50 - £100	£200	View
340	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	£100 - £200	£130	View
341	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…	£50 - £100	£200	View
342	A VICTORIAN SILK BUSTLE DRESS comprising bodice and overskirt, decorated with bows and embroidered swags, with lace trim, the waist 28" (2)	£50 - £100	£220	View
343	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…	£50 - £100	£300	View
344	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)	£40 - £80	£200	View

Total lots: 753

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