The 600 lot sale will include both elements of his stock (offered with estimates well below retail) plus many pieces from his personal collection such this rare 16th century Northamptonshire carved coffer, 3ft 6in (1.10m) wide, pictured right, that stood in the hallway of the former hunting lodge. It is estimated at £4000-5000.
Selected items have also been included from two other local houses – Hoes Farm at Coolham and Barnfield House at Cowfold, an Edwardian mansion recently sold by the new owner of Dial Post House. Tel: 01903 816633.
Preview - rare 16th century Northamptonshire carved coffer
Weller King will erect a marquee in the grounds of Dial Post House, Horsham on September 23 to sell period oak furniture and works of art belonging to the West Sussex dealer Alex Sloane. A regular on the quality fairs circuit since his shop in Robertsbridge, East Sussex closed in 1996, the vernacular furniture specialist is retiring from the antiques business to live in Spain.
