Bleasdales

Based in Warwick, Bleasdales specialise in antique sewing collectables. Its founding director, Robert Bleasdale, was previously a director and senior board member of both Phillips and Bonhams auctioneers.

The firm also offers valuation services for fine art and antiques and conducts specialist sales of Tunbridge, Mauchline and souvenir wares.

‘Of a superior character to Tunbridge ware’, maker claimed

25 July 2022

“Analogous to the Tunbridge ware but of a superior character” was Robert Russell’s description of his work at the 1851 Great Exhibition.

Parfilage: the pick of the bunch at Bleasdales’ sewing sale

26 July 2021

Set of tools was designed specifically to take apart rather than create fine textiles

Stitches in time for the Restoration

07 December 2020

A rare Charles II commemorative silver thimble sold for £980 at Bleasdales (20% buyer’s premium).

Fashionable but fragile box just sew good

19 August 2019

From the height of almost impractical luxury to a simple piece of homespun craftsmanship, the full creative range of sewing accessories was on offer at the summer sale of specialist auction house Bleasdales (20% buyer’s premium).

Sew much more at Bleasdales auction

06 November 2017

Alongside its usual biannual sewing sale, Warwick auction house Bleasdales will offer art and antiques from the estate of a British noble family.

Rich rewards for Kent’s cottage industry as Tunbridge ware draws the bidders

11 August 2016

Estimated at £1200-1800, a rare Tunbridge ware spice box sold for £10,600 at Bleasdales in Warwick.

Qianlong Republic period Chinese famille rose and grisaille vase

Top selling lots this week on thesaleroom.com

29 July 2016

With summer holidays upon us and no Antiques Trade Gazette being published this week, we take our regular look here at some of the highest selling items and top selling lots on thesaleroom.com

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