MAIDMAN'S Marquees has supplied its largest marquee to date for a major auction held at Somerley House, near Ringwood.

The event brought in antique furniture, paintings and other items from around the South for three viewing days and two sale days.

The firm at Bournemouth International Airport, supplied two marquees, the largest being 9,000 sq ft. They had interior linings of ivory-coloured drapes and wooden flooring covered with carpet.

Somerley's Richard Horridge said the marquees "held up well" through several days of strong winds.