Auction Alert: Roger Saul: The Personal Mulberry Archive

A PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL

Roger Saul: The Personal Mulberry Archive sale is in just a couple of days, but we wanted to flag it up anyway because there are so many brilliant lots included. We had a hard time shortlisting a dozen from the 276 lots. Mulberry is most famous for their leather goods, so we chose vintage luggage, male and female fashion, furniture and interior accessories.

The auction is happening on Wednesday 7th August 2024, from 10.30am at Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE.

Bid online at the Dreweatts website – their buyer’s premium is charged per lot at 26% of the hammer price (31.2% inc. VAT) up to and including £20,000.

Alternatively, you can bid live via the Invaluable or Saleroom websites. Additional charges apply. Dreweatts don’t ship themselves; however, they have a long list of recommended national & international delivery companies.

This sale is a celebration of Roger’s 42 years at Mulberry, creating, building and evolving the label, making it into one of the most popular brands in the UK and worldwide, renowned for its exquisite leather goods and timeless designs, that combine both traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.

TWO EARLY 70'S MULBERRY GREEN CANVAS TRAVELLING CASES

Lot 10: TWO EARLY 70S MULBERRY GREEN CANVAS TRAVELLING CASES

Comprising a suitcase and a cricket bag, the rear with slot and retainer for a racket, 35cm high, 73cm long
Estimate: £120 – £180

NINE PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL GLASSES

Lot 19: NINE PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL GLASSES

Including:

  • TWO PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL COLORS IN OPTICS PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES, inscribed Sanford Hutton on the left temple
  • TWO PAIRS OF TORTOISHELL FRAMED PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, with a brass nose bridge, brass temples and clear enamel temple tips
  • 
A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES, with an engraved brass nose bridge
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, with green tinted side shields
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY SUNGLASSES, with green tinted side shields
and
  • A PAIR OF UNMARKED SUNGLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
  • TOGETHER WITH A SCOTCHGRAIN LEATHER GLASSES POUCH, with leather trim, yellow contrast stitching and the Mulberry logo embossed on leather and
  • A BROWN COTTON DRAWSTRING MULBERRY GLASSES POUCH with printed Mulberry logo, slightly rubbed off

Estimate: £100 – £200
A LADIES MULBERRY OUTFIT

Lot 34: A LADIES MULBERRY OUTFIT

Including:

  1. THE VERY FIRST MULBERRY TOAST AND BEIGE WOVEN LEATHER HANDLE BAG, DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL 1976, with zip top, approximately 46 x20cm, one of a limited run
  2. A MULBERRY CREAM SILK SUMMER REVER COLLAR DRESS, with a matching silk belt with Nile crocodile buckle, front patch pockets and side pockets, size L
  3. AND A PAIR OF ICONIC MULBERRY WOVEN LEATHER HEELED COURT SHOES, with leather trim and Mulberry logo on the heel, these shoes were released in the 90s but were inspired by the 70s, made in Italy, size 40.5

Estimate: £300 – £500
A MULBERRY MEN'S OUTFIT FROM THE 90S

Lot 64: A MULBERRY MEN’S OUTFIT FROM THE 90S

Consisting:

  • A MULBERRY TWO PIECE SUIT
In biscuit Rupert Bear check, 100% virgin wool, made in Italy
Jacket measures: chest 55cm, shoulder 49cm, shoulder to hem 82cm, sleeve length 64cm (inseam 42cm)
. Trousers measure: waist 41cm, overall leg length 102cm (inseam 71cm)
  • A MULBERRY SOFT LEATHER HUNTING JACKET IN CHOCOLATE BROWN
ONE OFF SAMPLE CREATED FOR ROGER SAUL
With Mulberry stamped snap fasteners and lined in Mulberry check fabric, size M
  • 
A MULBERRY BROWN SUEDE WAISTCOAT
With five mulberry logo buttons, size M
  • MULBERRY ‘ITSHIDE’ LEATHER SEDGMORE BROGUES, size 8
A
  • MULBERRY PAISLEY DESIGNED CRAVAT, 100% SILK
  • AND A MULBERRY LEATHER MOCK CROCODILE BELT, SIZE 34/85, 100cm long

Estimate: £400 – £600

A MULBERRY TRAVELLING STEAMER TRUNK

Lot 93: A MULBERRY TRAVELLING STEAMER TRUNK

IN MOLE SCOTCHGRAIN AND TAN SADDLE LEATHER, with drawers and hangers. This is a ‘ONE OFF SAMPLE’

Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

A MULBERRY CREAM CANVAS SUIT CARRIER AND TRAVEL BAG

Lot 113: A MULBERRY CREAM CANVAS SUIT CARRIER AND TRAVEL BAG

With chunky zips and leather detailing, as well as blue and yellow Mulberry monogrammed canvas handles
from the sporting pursuits collection and both complete with the ’25’ label in celebration of Mulberry’s 25th anniversary, 1996
.

The suit carrier is approximately 102cm high when open, 55cm wide and 10cm deep
The travel bag is approximately 39cm high, 55cm wide and 20cm deep

Estimate: £150 – £250

A SET OF THREE MULBERRY WOVEN WITHY BASKETS

Lot 159: A SET OF THREE MULBERRY WOVEN WITHY BASKETS

Including:

  • A PICNIC TWIN LIDDED BASKET, with Mulberry check lining and leather buckle straps, 48cm high
  • A MULBERRY WICKER FISHING BASKET OR CREEL, with webbing strap, a leather closure with brass buckle, and an aperture to the lid, 28cm high, 37cm wide 
and
  • A SIMPLE HANDLED CIRCULAR BASKET, 39cm high

Estimate: £150 – £250

A MULBERRY AT HOME BEECH AND LEATHER FOLDING CHAIR

Lot 158: A MULBERRY AT HOME BEECH AND LEATHER FOLDING CHAIR
LATE 20TH CENTURY, BY MULBERRY

92cm high

Estimate: £100 – £150

A PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL

Lot 217: A PARTNER’S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL
LATE 20TH CENTURY

Each pedestal clad in saddle leather and mole scotchgrain, and modelled as a packing case, the top is made of mahogany
.

73cm high, 137cm wide, 60cm deep .

This is a unique piece that was created for the bedrooms of Roger’s Michelin starred Charlton House Hotel.

Estimate: £300 – £500

TWO SIMILAR LARGE WICKER MULBERRY HOME 'BALLOON' LOG BASKETS DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL

Lot 234: TWO SIMILAR LARGE WICKER MULBERRY HOME ‘BALLOON’ LOG BASKETS DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL
LATE 20TH CENTURY

With leather rim above handles and wicker rectangular bodies
The larger 70cm high, 73cm wide, 48cm deep 
The smaller 60cm high, 66cm wide, 46cm deep
Similar baskets can be seen in Roger Saul’s hallway at his old residence Sharpham Park, in his book Mulberry at Home, page 68. 
The photo included highlights the versatility of the basket, and displays how it is equally as useful for storing porting gear as it is for storing logs.

TOGETHER WITH SAUL, ROGER, MULBERRY AT HOME, HARD COVER, 1999, EBURY PRESS, LONDON

Estimate: £300 – £500 (already with a bid of £650)

A SET OF THREE MULBERRY RED PAINTED WASTE PAPER BASKETS

Lot 249: A SET OF THREE MULBERRY RED PAINTED WASTE PAPER BASKETS



LATE 20TH CENTURY. Of cylindrical form
31cm high
TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER SIMILAR BLUE EXAMPLE, of oval section, 33cm high 
(4).

The waste paper baskets were made to go into the bedrooms at The Charlton House Hotel (the Mulberry Home hotel).

Estimate: £100 – £150

A GROUP OF THREE MULBERRY BOTTLETOP FOUNDATION LEATHER LINED HANDBAGS

Lot 264: A GROUP OF THREE MULBERRY BOTTLETOP FOUNDATION LEATHER LINED HANDBAGS

CIRCA 2002
Comprising:

  • A CARLING BLACK LABEL BOTTLETOP HANDBAG, with brown leather lining and red handles, measuring approximately 13cm high, 21cm wide, 13cm deep
  • A TUSKER BOTTLETOP HANDBAG, with pink leather lining, measuring approximately 13cm high, 20.5cm wide, 12cm deep,
  • A CARLING BLACK LABEL BOTTLETOP HANDBAG WITH LID, with red leather lining, measuring approximately 15cm high, 23cm wide, 13cm deep
  • TOGETHER WITH A FANTA BOTTLETOP RADIO, measuring approximately 20cm high including handle, 22cm wide, 11.5cm deep

Estimate: £100 – £200

On our radar: German army combat boots

German Army Combat Boots from Epic Militaria in Aberystwyth

I’ve been through a fair few pairs of walking/work boots in the past few decades. There have been long shifts on my feet working as a chef in kitchens, as well as daily dog walks in the hills of the Pennines and Ceredigion.

I favoured Doc Martens in kitchens and Brashers for outdoor use. A few years ago, Brasher was bought out by another company (Black’s, I think) and the quality dropped. A pair of their boots that once lasted me over 5 years, now wear out in less than 5 months!

I decided to look into army surplus – I don’t need any fancy names or gimmicks – and boots for the armed forces are definitely made for walking!

In my search I came across a local company, Epic Militaria, who are based in Aberystwyth. They’re not a shop as such; they’re a mail-order company based in a nondescript warehouse on an industrial estate. However, they’re willing to have you come to visit via appointment – like I did, to try on the boots before I bought them.

The boots I chose are the ones above; German army combat boots. They’re extremely well-made and very comfortable; the integral tongue keeps your feet completely dry if you step into a deep bog or puddle. They’re surprisingly lightweight and, usefully, they’re available in half sizes.

Recently, when I’ve been out in my new boots, lots of people have commented on them and enquired as to where they were bought. I’ve recommended Epic Militaria to at least half a dozen people in the last few weeks… and I’m not on any kind of commission!

As well as a huge range of shoes & boots, Epic Militaria stock very affordable coats, trousers, bags, hats, socks and other accessories.

Auction alert: Timed Designer Handbag & Accessories

HERMÈS BOX COURCHEVEL BOAT SAC A MALICE

Lots Road Auctions is holding a Timed Designer Handbag & Accessories Auction. There are a total of 60 lots; all vintage scarves and designer handbags, with lots finishing on Monday 13th March 2023 from 8pm.

I’m known to collect the odd vintage handbag, there are a couple in this sale that I’d like to add to my wardrobe. I like the quirky and the colourful and my favourite in the sale is the blue Hermès shoulder bag decorated with a steamship.

National treasure, Grayson Perry, has been name checked in two of our blog posts in a single week – this time it’s a collaboration he did with Osprey to produce a limited edition bag.

Some of the items have estimates running into the mid-thousands of pounds; however, Most are less than a couple of hundred.

VINTAGE HERMÈS 'LES COUPES' SILK SCARF

Lot 6: VINTAGE HERMÈS ‘LES COUPES’ SILK SCARF

Designed in 1971 by Francoise De la Perriere, 90cm x 90cm.
Estimate: £100 – £150

HERMÈS BOX COURCHEVEL BOAT SAC A MALICE

Lot 10: HERMÈS BOX COURCHEVEL BOAT SAC A MALICE

Blue box leather ground with appliqued leather ship and sea, gilt metal clouds and clasp, blue leather matching interior, with leather strap, 1990s, 24cm L x 14cm H, with dust bag and box. Shoulder strap loose, one pin missing.
Estimate: £1,800 – £2,800

HERMÈS KELLY TRANSPARENT BAG

Lot 20: HERMÈS KELLY TRANSPARENT BAG

Souvenir from 1997 collection, flat top handle, gold tone hardware, 39cm x 29cm H x 11cm.
Estimate: £350 – £550

MULBERRY VINTAGE KELLY BAG

Lot 27: MULBERRY VINTAGE KELLY BAG

Croc embossed leather, gold tone hardware, key clochette, with pocket mirror, 34cm x 13cm x 25cm H.
Estimate: £200 – £300

GRAYSON PERRY 'VOTE TORY' HANDBAG IN COLLABORATION WITH OSPREY

Lot 39: GRAYSON PERRY ‘VOTE TORY’ HANDBAG IN COLLABORATION WITH OSPREY

Number 3 of a limited edition of 10 executed in 2019, 30.5cm x 22cm x 9cm, with original box.
Estimate: £4,000 – £6,000

VINTAGE FERRAGAMO VARA BUCKET BAG

Lot 44: VINTAGE FERRAGAMO VARA BUCKET BAG

With iconic front buckle and bow, top flap closure with magnetic snap, two top handles, lizard stamped leather, black fabric lining, 20cm at widest x 17cm H
Estimate: £150 – £250

YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSE 2 BAG

Lot 51: YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSE 2 BAG

Multiple colours leather with suede lining and front, gold tone hardware, 32cm x 24cm x 15cm
Estimate: £250 – £350

VINTAGE JILL SANDER CLUTCH

Lot 57: VINTAGE JILL SANDER CLUTCH

With ice cream/Eiffel Tower print, top zip closure with silver tone hardware and fabric lining, 32cm x 22cm H together with Bally bag, leather with fabric lining, top zip closure, silver tone hardware, 38cm x 20cm H. (2)
Estimate: £150 – £200

ROGER VIVIER BEADED CLUTCH

Lot 60: ROGER VIVIER BEADED CLUTCH

Top closure with resin and gold tone hardware, fabric lining, 24cm x 16cm H
Estimate: £250 – £300

Price Points: Touchscreen winter gloves

Touchscreen winter gloves

We’ve featured oven gloves with fingers and gardening gloves with claws in the past – today, it’s the turn of touchscreen winter gloves.

I get really cold ears, nose, fingers and toes in the winter; so at that time of year, I rarely go out without wearing long thermal socks and fleecy gloves. The only problem with wearing gloves when I’m out walking is when I want to take a photo or make a call on my phone.

That’s when the palaver of taking them off, putting them in my pocket and then putting them back on – repeatedly – occurs. That’s when gloves get lost… or more usually, one glove gets lost! Wearing mismatched gloves is way worse than mismatched socks!

I’m relieved to learn that the phone dilemma has been solved by the invention of special material used on the tips of the gloves’ fingers and thumbs. Here are three pairs of touchscreen winter gloves that will prevent my hands from turning numb later this year.

  1. M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves: £7.50, Marks & Spencer
    These knitted gloves have a classic style with a modern edge. They feature clever patches on the index finger and thumb, so you can use the touchscreen of your phone without taking them off. Made with recycled polyester.
  2. Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves: £16.65 – £22.49, Amazon
    • POLARTEC Fleece – Great warmth to weight ratio, these super warm, recycled 200 weight fleece gloves are the business.
    • Touchscreen Technology – Keep the gloves on when using GPS and your mobile for wind-beating comfort.
    • 100% Polyester
  3. The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black: £35.00, ASOS
    • Cold-weather wins
    • Branded design
    • Touchscreen compatible for use with tablets or smartphones
    • Radiametric Articulation™ keeps hands in their natural relaxed position
    • Stretchy palm for added comfort
    • 100% Recycled Polyester

shop touchscreen winter gloves

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The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
£35.00
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
£16.65 - £22.49
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
£7.50
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
£35.00
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
£16.65 - £22.49
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
£7.50
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
£35.00
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
£16.65 - £22.49
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
£7.50
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
£35.00
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
£16.65 - £22.49
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
£7.50
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
The North Face Fleeski Etip gloves in black
£35.00
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
Berghaus Prism Polartec cold weather gloves
£16.65 - £22.49
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
M&S Collection knitted touchscreen gloves
£7.50