Dreweatts Donnington Priory
Welcome to Dreweatts, established in 1759 we are the UK's leading firm of regional auctioneers. The combined business of Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions operates from salesrooms in Berkshire and Mayfair, London. Dreweatts' calendar of auctions includes specialist offerings of antique furniture, 17th to 20th Century British and European paintings, jewellery, silver & watches, clocks & scientific instruments, Oriental ceramics and works of art, ceramics & glass, 20th century decorative arts, wines & ports, steam and model engineering. Dreweatts has been at the forefront of offering live online bidding for sales since 2006 and is pleased to now introduce additional facilities through Liveauctioneers.com. As a general estates auctioneer, we offer bidders a wide array of properties at all price points. Cataloguing and research is conducted by our team of over 30 specialist appraisers and consultants ensuring accuracy of both descriptions and comprehensive condition reports. Whilst we do
not offer an in-house shipping service we are delighted to facilitate successful bidders' own shippers and can provide buyers with a list of appropriate firms that offer these services in the locality of our salerooms.
Upcoming Auctions from Dreweatts Donnington Priory
Jewellery (Timed Online Auction)
AUCTION NO: 14889 AUCTION FORMAT: TIMED ONLINE This is a timed online auction ending on Thursday 17 September. Timed Online Auctions are purely online auctions - there is no auctioneer. Similarly it is not possible to bid by telephone or leave a commission bid direct with Dreweatts. Commission bids can be left via your online bidding account. On the final day of the auction, lots will start closing from 10.30am BST at 30 second intervals. Please note, if there are lots of last minute bids on a particular lot, subsequent lots could close before bidding has finished on an earlier lot, ie the lots might not close sequentially. For a guide to bidding in a Timed Online Auction and further details re sniping, lot extensions and how to keep track of multiple lots, click here. BUYER?S PREMIUM: Buyer?s premium is charged per lot at 28% of the hammer price (33.6% including VAT) up to and including £25,000, plus 27% (32.4% including VAT) of the hammer price from £25,001 up to and including £500,000, plus 26% (31.2% including VAT) of the hammer price in excess of £500,000. Web premium charge: please note there is an additional web premium charges of 3% (+ VAT) for bidding via a third party platform. REGISTRATION: We advise all clients to register at least 48 hours in advance of the auction as we will need to complete Know Your Client checks on all registrants in order to comply with sanctions regimes. Clients are advised to register with a correct account as re-billing will not be possible. Registration for new clients will close at 12 noon BST the day before the auction. You will need to set up an account in order to bid in the auction. It is now a requirement of Dreweatts that we undertake identification and address verification from clients in order to comply with money laundering regulations and fraud prevention. If you have not already done so, all clients must provide two forms of identification before they can bid. Please submit: a copy of a government-issued photo identification (such as a national identity card, passport or UK driving licence) showing your full name and date of birth, and a proof of your current address, for example a utility bill or bank statement, mortgage document If you wish to buy on behalf of a Company, please submit: a certificate of incorporation, showing the company?s full name and registered address; documentary confirmation of each beneficial owner owning 25% or more of the company; the ID document (such as a driving licence or passport) of the authorised signatory and where the authorised signatory is not a director, a letter on company letterhead confirming the individual?s authority to act. Documents should be sent by email to live@dreweatts.com. Depending on individual circumstances, further documents may be requested. Your invoice will be made out to the name and address registered to bid. Once you have set up your account you can then register to bid in the sale. We advise all clients to register at least 48 hours in advance of the auction as you may be asked to provide documents to verify your identity. Registration for new clients will close at 12 noon BST the day before the auction. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Any registration to bid is subject to acceptance of our Auction Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. VIEWING: Monday 14 September: 10am-4pm Tuesday 15 September: 10am-4pm Wednesday 16 September: 10am-4pm PLEASE NOTE: ID is required to attend all viewings of silver, jewellery, watches and luxury accessories Light refreshments are usually available on viewing. CONDITIONS OF ITEMS: Buyers must satisfy themselves to the condition of any item prior to bidding. Our specialists will be providing detailed conditions reports and additional images as requested. Many of the lots already have condition reports so please check the website first (see text in italics at the end of the description). If you cannot see a condition report on the website, please click the ?Ask a question? button beside the lot to request one. CONTACT: Tel: +44 (0) 1635 553 553 General enquiries and condition reports: jewellery@dreweatts.com Commission bids or live bids may be placed via your online bidding account. PAYMENTS: If you are successful, an invoice will be sent to the email address registered on your bidder account with a link to our online payment page as well as collection and shipping information. Where auctions finish late in the afternoon or evening, invoices will be sent out the next working day. Items must be paid for in full and Know Your Client checks must be completed before we can release any purchases. It is our policy not to accept third party payments. The name of the bank account or card holder should match the name of the buyer. Payment will be accepted by: Bank transfer: Dreweatts? preferred method of payment is by bank transfer direct into our bank account. Payments must be made from the account of the registered Buyer. In light of growing email hacking and fraud threat, we advise our clients to phone Dreweatts prior to making the payment and verbally verify the bank details received over the email. Online via SagePay: clients can pay online up to a limit of £10,000 via SagePay by following this link https://www.dreweatts.com/payments. Lots paid for using SagePay will be available for collection the following day (not the same day), subject to completion of relevant identity and anti-money laundering checks. Payment over the phone by debit or credit card: + 44 (0) 1635 553 553. Amex and Diners cards are not accepted.Credit cards registered to an overseas billing address up to a maximum of £5,000. First time buyers: payment over the phone by debit or credit card is permitted up to a maximum of £1,000. For larger payments, please pay online or by bank transfer. Union Pay can only be used with the cardholder present. In cash up to £8,000 per client per 12-month period: subject to relevant money laundering regulations. Payments by cheque are not accepted. Note: We are unable to release items until funds have cleared and become visible in our account. This generally takes 24 hours and may take longer depending on your bank. For payments coming from abroad, please add £10.00 to cover bank charges. Please ensure the sale date and Invoice number is quoted on all payments, so that the payment can be applied to your account without delay. <strong style=...
At Home: To include the Collection of George Oa...
AUCTION NO: 14893 At Home | Lots 1-100 The Collection of George Oakes | Lots 101-299 AUCTION FORMAT: TIMED ONLINE This is a timed online auction ending on Thursday 1 October. Timed Online Auctions are purely online auctions - there is no auctioneer. Similarly it is not possible to bid by telephone or leave a commission bid direct with Dreweatts. Commission bids can be left via your online bidding account. On the final day of the auction, lots will start closing from 10.30am BST at 30 second intervals. Please note, if there are lots of last minute bids on a particular lot, subsequent lots could close before bidding has finished on an earlier lot, ie the lots might not close sequentially. For a guide to bidding in a Timed Online Auction and further details re sniping, lot extensions and how to keep track of multiple lots, click here. AUCTION CATALOGUE: Our new printed 'pocket catalogues' feature expert insights from iconic tastemakers, as well as promoting the voices of rising stars in the world of interiors. View page turning catalogue here. The printed catalogue costs: £10 (inc. postage UK) £12.50 (inc. postage Europe) £17.50 (inc. postage Rest of World) To purchase a printed catalogue, please email: contact@dreweatts.com BUYER?S PREMIUM: Buyer?s premium is charged per lot at 28% of the hammer price (33.6% including VAT) up to and including £25,000, plus 27% (32.4% including VAT) of the hammer price from £25,001 up to and including £500,000, plus 26% (31.2% including VAT) of the hammer price in excess of £500,000. Web premium charge: please note there is an additional web premium charges of 3% (+ VAT) for bidding via a third party platform. REGISTRATION: We advise all clients to register at least 48 hours in advance of the auction as we will need to complete Know Your Client checks on all registrants in order to comply with sanctions regimes. Clients are advised to register with a correct account as re-billing will not be possible. Registration for new clients will close at 12 noon BST the day before the auction. You will need to set up an account in order to bid in the auction. It is now a requirement of Dreweatts that we undertake identification and address verification from clients in order to comply with money laundering regulations and fraud prevention. If you have not already done so, all clients must provide two forms of identification before they can bid. Please submit: a copy of a government-issued photo identification (such as a national identity card, passport or UK driving licence) showing your full name and date of birth, and a proof of your current address, for example a utility bill or bank statement, mortgage document If you wish to buy on behalf of a Company, please submit: a certificate of incorporation, showing the company?s full name and registered address; documentary confirmation of each beneficial owner owning 25% or more of the company; the ID document (such as a driving licence or passport) of the authorised signatory and where the authorised signatory is not a director, a letter on company letterhead confirming the individual?s authority to act. Documents should be sent by email to live@dreweatts.com. Depending on individual circumstances, further documents may be requested. Your invoice will be made out to the name and address registered to bid. Once you have set up your account you can then register to bid in the sale. We advise all clients to register at least 48 hours in advance of the auction as you may be asked to provide documents to verify your identity. Registration for new clients will close at 12 noon GMT the day before the auction. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Any registration to bid is subject to acceptance of our Auction Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. VIEWING: From Tuesday 8 - Thursday 17 September selected works from the Collection of George Oakes will be on view in a specially curated window by Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler at their shop (89-91 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8PH) Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-3.30pm View at Dreweatts Newbury (The Collection of George Oakes only): Friday 25 September: 10am-4pm Saturday 26 September: 10am-3pm Sunday 27 September: 10am?3pm Monday 28 September: 10am?4pm Tuesday 29 September: 10am?4pm Light refreshments are usually available on viewing and sale days. CONDITIONS OF ITEMS: Buyers must satisfy themselves to the condition of any item prior to bidding. Our specialists will be providing detailed conditions reports and additional images as requested. Many of the lots already have condition reports so please check the website first (see text in italics at the end of the description). If you cannot see a condition report on the website, please click the ?Ask a question? button beside the lot to request one. CONTACT: Tel: +44 (0) 1635 553 553 General enquiries and condition reports: interiors@dreweatts.com Commission bids or live bids may be placed via your online bidding account. PAYMENTS: If you are successful, an invoice will be sent to the email address registered on your bidder account with a link to our online payment page as well as collection and shipping information. Where auctions finish late in the afternoon or evening, invoices will be sent out the next working day. Items must be paid for in full and Know Your Client checks must be completed before we can release any purchases. It is our policy not to accept third party payments. The name of the bank account or card holder should match the name of the buyer. Payment will be accepted by: Bank transfer: Dreweatts? preferred method of payment is by bank transfer direct into our bank account. Payments must be made from the account of the registered Buyer. In light of growing email hacking and fraud threat, we advise our clients to phone Dreweatts prior to making the payment and verbally verify the bank details received over the email. Online via SagePay: clients can pay online up to a limit of £10,000 via SagePay by following this link https://www.dreweatts.com/payments. Lots paid for using SagePay will be available for collection the following day (not the same day), subject to completion of relevant identity and anti-money laundering checks. Payment over the phone by debit or credit card: +44 (0) 1635 553 553. Amex and Diners cards are not accepted. Credit cards registered to an overseas billing address up to a maximum of £5,000. First time buyers: payment over the phone by debit or credit card is permitted up to a maximum of £1,00...
Fine Silver & The Art of Dining
This is a live online auction with auctioneer Our upcoming Fine Silver & The Art of Dining auction on Tuesday 22 September is a fascinating collection from the estate of Gertrud-Adelheid von Ehrenberg, heiress to entrepreneur Hermann Köhler. Comprising porcelain, silver and glass, the collection offers a unique insight into the life, tastes and family history of a prominent German industrialist family
Park View: A Private Collection
Park View: The Private Collection from a London Apartment This is a live online auction with auctioneer. Dreweatts is pleased to present the auction, Park View: The Private Collection from a London Apartment. The auction offers a collection from a private apartment overlooking one of London?s great parks. The collection has been carefully assembled over four decades by a collector whose individual taste has been invariably informed by careful and extensive research. It is a collection that speaks to those Grand Tour travellers returning home to furnish their own homes in a style that recalled the monuments and landscapes they encountered on their journeys through the ancient civilisations of southern Europe and the near-East.
Bidder Reviews for Dreweatts Donnington Priory (35)
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DaneForest Hills, NY
Aug 25, 2026
Excellent service and costumer care.
Amazing and very helpful team. Will be doing business with them again.
StevenHouston, TX
Mar 29, 2022
Polite and proactive service
Enjoyed the pleasant and effective staff. Helpful with every phase of item acquisition. Shipping fabulous too.
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Dec 6, 2017
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Sep 29, 2016
Excellent customer service!
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