Before I was spending my days learning all I can about everything canine, I spent over two years in the auction business - working with fine art, antiques and rare and valuable items. So, I had to share when I was alerted to an upcoming auction at Bonham’s and Butterfields, scheduled to include a number of items once worn by the pugs of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

According to Bloomberg.com:Edward VIII took the title of Duke of Windsor after abdicating as England’s king to marry Wallis Simpson, a U.S. divorcee. They had four pugs, fed from silver bowls, according to Bonhams. The canine-themed sale on Feb. 12 falls on the second day of the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York.In fact, the entire sale is canine themed, called The Dog Sale and is filled with all kinds of trinkets to satisfy the most discerning taste in canine collectibles.

The sale includes 274 lots ranging from 19th century daguerreotypes, canine themed porcelain and Limoges, collars from the 18th century, paintings, canine themed trinkets and items from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s pugs.

Pictured, Lot 126, A Group lot of three woolen Pug coats made for the dogs owned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500, £740 - 1,200, Provenance: lot 1848 Sotheby’s Duke and Duchess of Windsor Sale, February 1998.

 

Pictured, Lot 93, A Victorian lavishly engraved silvered metal and leather collar in the baroque taste with a hinged lead ring.

Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000, £2,500 - 3,500

Bonhams via Bloomberg news.

To view the complete catalogue, to place a bid or get more information, visit Bonham’s online at www.bonhams.com.

Contact the Specialist:Email: Maggie BrownTel: +1 212 644 9089

Happy Bidding!

 

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