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BAMFORDS RELIVES THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PICNIC WITH SOME CLASSIC AUCTION ITEMS.
lthough the word pique-nique finds its origins in 17th century France, the great age of the picnic as we know it today was between the world wars in the 1920s and 1930s. This fabulous picnic car hamper, included in Bamfords October Country Home Auction, was discovered in an old boiler room in one of the outbuildings on the Duke of Portland’s estate and commands an estimate of £600-1,000. Made by the great Drew & Sons, this was the type of set commissioned by members of
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the Royal family, including Queen Victoria, and members of the courts of Europe during the first 30 years of motoring, as an accessory for a Rolls Royce, Lagonda or other top automobiles. The company had always specialised in furnishings designed to be moved. Starting in 1844 they made good quality leather goods and were commissioned to make campaign furniture for some of Britain’s leading generals, such as this campaign chest just sold at Bamfords previously for £2,100.
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They also made equipment for some of the great explorers for their travels throughout the Americas and Africa, such as Dr David Livingstone. Should anyone require a valuation or wish to include an item in a forthcoming Fine Art or Country Home Auction, please do not hesitate to contact Bamfords on 01629 730920, or visit one of our regular valuation days either at the saleroom or at the Kelham Island Museum on the first Tuesday of each month.
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