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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 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 392 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF MIXED CERAMICS AND GLASS
including a Royal Doulton stoneware jug with silver collar, 19cm high; together with a collection of further jugs, bowls and vases (a lot)
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 393 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF CERAMICS
including polychrome decorated jugs, the largest 31cm high x 22cm diameter, dog bowls, two bed warmers, bed pans; and various other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 394 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF CUT-GLASS DECANTERS
of varying shapes and designs, the tallest including stopper, 32cm high; together with a collection of further glassware (a lot)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 395 Sold
A COLLECTION OF CUT-GLASS DECANTERS
19th century and later, including a pair of ship's decanters, the stoppers etched with sailing boats, 25cm high, a group of three cut-glass decanters, with associated stoppers, 29cm high, and six others similar (11)
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 396 Sold
A COLLECTION OF GLASS VASES
including a pair of moulded tulip vases, 40cm high; together with various others (a lot)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 397 Sold
A LARGE CUT-GLASS VASE
of slender tapered form, 50.5cm high; together with a collection of further cut glassware, including an engraved tankard celebrating the coronation of King George VI, 15cm high (a lot)
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 398 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF ENGLISH GLASS
including a suite of various glasses engraved with stars, a small suite of cut glasses, and further similar (a lot)
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 399 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF KITCHENALIA
including a marble mortar and pestle, stamped '5', a large collection of aluminium pots, pans, utensils and further kitchen items, the largest measuring 30cm high x 53cm diameter (a lot)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 400 Sold
A COLLECTION OF METALWARE AND SUNDRIES
including an Indian punch bowl with scalloped rim, 15cm high x 22cm diameter, a large hand chased silver plate punch bowl, 19cm x 33cm, a coal scuttle, candlesticks and various other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 401 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF LIGHT FIXTURES
including a brass oil lamp, 26cm high without lamp, a collection of five large and six small lanterns, a collection of glass lamp shades, and various other items (a lot)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 402 Sold
A COLLECTION OF TERRACOTTA PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CEILING FITTINGS
moulded in relief with various geometric and foliate designs, approximately 32; together with a gilt metal light fixing, 70cm high x 38cm diameter; and a collection of 19th century door fixings (a lot)
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 403 Sold
A COLLECTION OF DENBY STONEWARE GARDENWARE
decorated in pale green and highlighted in white, the largest vase measuring 32cm high (a lot)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 404 Sold
A COLLECTION OF TERRACOTTA PLANT POTS
the largest measuring 30cm high; together with a group of three white enamelled watering cans; and a terracotta bust of Michaelangelo's David, 38cm high (a lot)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 404a Sold
A POLYCHROME AND CARVED WOOD CUCKOO CLOCK
20th century, 30cm tall x 22cm wide; together with a similar Black Forest style carved wooden clock; various silverplate flatware; a sign making kit; and various ceramic cabinet ware (a lot)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £30 - £50
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 404b Sold
A GROUP OF THREE CLOCKS
comprising a French early 20th century mahogany mantel clock with a painted enamel dial within a strung and inlaid case, 22cm high x 15cm wide x 9cm deep, another French mantel clock and a German brass carriage clock (3)
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 405 Sold
A LARGE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE SPORTING EQUIPMENT
including lacrosse sticks, golf clubs, turned wood bowling balls, cricket pads and roller skates (a lot)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 406 Sold
A LARGE VINTAGE UNION JACK FLAG
stamped 'UNION 65714529', 120cm x 285cm; together with three similar examples (4)
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 407 Sold
AN ASSOCIATED GROUP OF EIGHT STADDLE STONES
all lacking tops, the tallest, 58cm high, the smallest 35cm high (8)
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 408 Sold
AN ASSOCIATED GROUP OF FIVE STADDLE STONES
with circular tops and square tapered bases, the tallest 66cm high (5)
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 409 Sold
A PAIR OF COMPOSITE STONE GARDEN LIONS
each figured seated on a plinth base, 55cm high (2)
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 410 Sold
THREE GARDEN BENCHES
20th century, with green-painted slats on wrought iron scrolling supports, 78cm high x 155cm wide x 55cm deep (3)
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 411 Sold
A GREEN-PAINTED GARDEN BENCH
with slatted seats on a wrought iron frame, 86cm high x 182cm wide

Provenance: Acquired from Lords cricket ground.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 412 Sold
A COALBROOKDALE STYLE CAST-METAL GARDEN SUITE
comprising four chairs, 85cm high x 40cm wide x 45cm deep, and a circular table, 66cm high x 67cm diameter (5)
Hammer price: £165
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 413 Sold
A COALBROOKDALE STYLE CAST-METAL GARDEN SUITE
comprising four chairs, 85cm high x 40cm wide x 45cm deep, and a circular table, 66cm high x 67cm diameter (5)
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025

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