The Lodge (1919)
Post date: Dec 20, 2017 4:51:20 PM
The following extract from the Kent and Sussex Courier dated November 1919 was kindly drawn to my attention by Trisha Robynns:
"THE LODGE," WATERINGBURY
Messrs. Langridge and Freeman
(having sold the Property)are instructed
to SELL by AUCTION, upon the premises, on
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 5th and 6th, 1919
at 11 o'clock each day, the excellent
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,
comprising
The ?????? of ten Bedrooms,
including Brass, iron, Mahogany and
Birch Bedsteads, Wire Spring, Wool and
Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows and
Bolsters; Mahogony, Walnut and birch
Bedroom Suites; Mahogany Hanging and
Gent's Wings, Wardrobes, Toilet Ware,
Cheval and Toilet Glasses, Curbs, Fenders
Fire Implements, Coal Purdoniums; Turkey,
Persian, Axminster, Brussels and
other Carpets and Rugs, Linoleum, elaborately
carved
Massive Oak Sideboard
(made for and shown in the 1861 Exhibition)
Carved Oak Extending Dining Table,
Oak Dining Wagon, Dining Room Chairs,
en suite in morocco; Pedestal writing, Occasional
Card, Pembroke and other Tables,
Mahogany Sideboard, Antique Mahogany
Bureau, Roll-top DesK, Bookcases,
Divan, Arm and Easy Chairs, Settees and
Cosy Corner Lounge, Overmantels, Pier
Glass
Buhl inlaid China Cabinet
large quantity of Books, Water Colours,
Engravings and Prints; Silk Brocade,
Chinele, Tapestry, Lace and other Curtains;
Linen, Grandfather and Bracket
Clocks, Wedgewood Dinner Service, China,
Glass and Ornaments, large Milner Safe;
Cellar of Choice
Old Vintage Wines;
the usual Domestic Utensils and Requisites;
also the
Garden and Outside Effects,
including Lawn Mowers, Garden Roll, Garden
Engine, Carpenter's Bench and Tools,
Treadle Lathe, Grindstone, Garden Lights.
Contents of Conservatory and Green-
houses. Double-barrel Sporting Gun, Cricket,
Croquet and Tennis Requisites, Garden
Tools and numerous miscellaneous
items and effects.
Catalogues of the auctioneers, as above.
Henry White, owner of The Lodge had died in 1917.
The Lodge in 1876 was not part of the Wateringbury Place Estate.