Rare artefacts for sale (From Dorset Echo)
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Rare artefacts for sale
6:30pm Monday 26th November 2012 in News
TO THE MANOR BORN: A parasol and fan
FANS of Downton Abbey are expected to be tempted by two lots going under the hammer in Dorchester on Thursday, December 6.
Auctioneers Duke’s are holding a fine arts sale that will include a parasol and fan that will appeal to fans of period dress.
The parasol is made of cream silk overlaid with lace and boasts an agate stone handle.
It is marked ‘Paragon S. Fox & Co’, indicating a company founded in 1868.
Bids will also be invited for a French cream ostrich feather fan featuring tiny rose-cut diamonds.
Both lots are expected to fetch between £200 and £400.
For more information call 01305 265080 or email deborah.doyle@dukes-auctions.com
