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St Margaret's Church Appeal Silent Auction

 

Welcome to the Silent Auction in aid of St Margaret’s Church Appeal.

 

St Margaret’s Church, Westminster is in the middle of a major £2m restoration campaign and what better (and more fun) way to raise funds than through an exciting silent auction.

 

Bids can be placed for the fantastic range of items displayed on this site by just following the simple instructions shown once you click on an item.  The on-line auction that you are viewing now will be available and open for bids through to 23:59, Sunday 11 July.  

 

The silent auction will then re-open and run ‘live’during the St Margaret’s Church Appeal Garden Party in the College Garden of Westminster Abbey, Wednesday 14 July. The live bidding on the 14 will start at 6.30pm and close at 8.15pm.   

 

To be absolutely sure of securing your prize (and to enjoy a wonderful evening!), please join us at the event to place those final bids.

 

Tickets to attend the Garden Party are available from

 

The St Margaret’s Church Appeal Office

Chapter Office

20 Dean’s Yard

Westminster Abbey

London SW1P 3PA

 

For further information please call 020 7654 4961

or email:  julygardenparty@googlemail.com

Featured Lots view all

  1. Designer Jacket by Simon Copeland  

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    A beautiful bespoke jacket by London based couture dress designer Simon Copeland.

     

    An example of Simon’s work is shown in the photograph and further examples can be viewed on his website www.simoncopeland.co.uk

     

    The auction lot will be a tailored jacket designed specifically for the winner in a fabric ...

    Final bid: £ 320
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  2. Becoming Love  

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    Painting by Robert Wright

    Becoming Love
    2009

    14 x 20

    acrylic on paper

     

    In this painting which has obvious references to Robert's greatest inspiration, Mark Rothko, Robert explores how the inter-relationships of colours and shapes can take on a deep poetic resonance that leads the viewer to ponder on our ...

    Final bid: £ 550
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  3. Botanical Painting  

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    Botanical Painting by Helen Allen

    Centaurea montana Mountain Cornflower
    Watercolour 
    Image size: 26.5cm x 16cm. 
    Mounted and framed overall size: 48cm x 36cm.

    Helen Allen trained originally as a textile designer and is a graduate of the English Gardening School, Chelsea Physic Garden where she is now Course ...

    Final bid: £ 250
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  4. Dinner with Julian Fellowes  

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    Dinner for Two at Le Caprice with Julian Fellowes

    "Dinner for two at the Caprice with actor, director and Oscar-winning screenwriter, Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma, who are ready and willing to be cross-questioned about the various worlds they inhabit."

    Final bid: £ 320
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  5. Keystone Tutors  

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    An hour's tutorial (any subject; any level)

    within Central London with a tutor from Keystone Tutors

    in a subject of your choice.

    Opening bid: £ 0
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 0
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  6. A Scattering  

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    Signed first edition copy of "A Scattering" by Christopher Reid



    Lucinda Gane, Christopher Reid's wife, died in 2005. A Scattering is a tribute to her and consists of four poetic sequences, the first written during her final illness and the other three at intervals after her death.

    A Scattering won the ...

    Final bid: £ 20
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  7. A Bentley For The Weekend  

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    Enjoy a weekend loan of a luxurious Bentley Mulsanne

    Use is from Thursday evening until Monday morning.

     

    Date to be arranged with Bentley Motors Ltd depending on car availability.

        Bidder must be age 25 or older.

    "I wanted to make a fast car, a good car: the best in its class..."

    Bentley founder Walter ...

    Final bid: £ 851
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 5
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  8. Parking at Wimbledon  

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    Parking for two cars for one day at Wimbledon Tennis 2011

    A full day's parking for two cars, and champagne tea by the pool is offered at the home of Mr. and the Hon Mrs. Nigel Learmond, in Marryat Road Wimbledon, during the 2011 Wimbledon Tennis Championships, on a date to be agreed.   The parking spaces ...

    Opening bid: £ 0
    Increment: £ 5
    Bids: 0
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  9. Photographic session with Derry Moore  

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    Photographic session with Derry Moore at his studios in Notting Hill.


    Derry Moore (Lord Drogheda) is a photographer known both for his portraits and for his photographs of gardens, houses and interiors. The National Portrait Gallery has 37 of his portraits in its collection. His many subjects include ...

    Final bid: £ 350
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 7
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  10. Waddesdon Manor  

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    A visit for two to Waddesdon Manor

    The prize includes  

    Guided tour of the gardens:  This will be a delight for anyone with an interest in plants, at any level

    Free entry to the house with access to all the public areas:  providing an opportunity to enjoy the superb collections on display at Waddesdon. ...

    Final bid: £ 100
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  11. Antique Silver  

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    Piece of Antique Silver

    Donated by Mr and Mrs Terry Cooper. Mrs Margie Cooper is a member of the team on the Antiques Roadshow.

     

    A lovely ten piece boxed solid silver cruet comprising pepper mill, mustard, 4  salt pots and 4 pepperpots and gilt mustard spoon.
    Maker Richard Comyn London 1971 retailed ...

    Final bid: £ 350
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  12. Hand Painted Pillbox  

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    Ceramic hand-painted pillbox of St Margaret's Church Westminster

    This hand-painted pillbox of St Margaret's Church, painted by the Comtesse de Chastellux was
    painted for the St Margaret's Church Garden Party and is the only one of its kind.

    Final bid: £ 150
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  13. Private tour of Henry Poole  

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    Private tour of bespoke tailor Henry Poole for up to 10 people including the Churchill patterns

    Simon Cundey, family heir to the tailor legacy, will give a private tour for up to 10 people of the exclusive Savile Row showroom, cutting rooms and archives.  Mr. Cundey will take the guests through how a ...

    Final bid: £ 10
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  14. Holiday in Alston, Cumbria  

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    Seven days holiday in a house in Alston, Cumbria, for up to eight people.

    School House at Leadgate, near Alston in Cumbria, is a converted farmhouse owned and used by Westminster School as a base for pupil adventure training.  It is fitted out very much like an old style Youth Hostel. It is comfortable ...

    Final bid: £ 50
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  15. Dinner at the Cinnamon Club  

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    Dinner for two at the Cinnamon Club

    A three-course dinner for two with wine at the highly acclaimed fine-dining Indian restaurant, The Cinnamon Club, to enjoy the restaurant's distinctive food which combines Indian ingredients with local produce in a unique layer of flavours.
    The prize also includes a ...

    Final bid: £ 170
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  16. Ten day holiday in France  

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    Ten days holiday in a house in France for up to six people

    Use of a house close to the Loire near the towns and vineyards of Sancerre and
    Pouilly-sur-Loire.  The house is within easy reach of Nevers and Bourges. 

    The accommodation includes two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom,
    a large living room, ...

    Opening bid: £ 400
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 0
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  17. Tea for two and a tour of the House of Commons  

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    Tea for two and a tour of the House of Commons with Mark Field MP, Cities of London and Westminster

    Final bid: £ 100
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  18. Pink Satin Mules  

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    Pink Satin Mules approx 10 x 12 ins

    A framed original watercolour by Rosie West

     

     

    Rosie West was awarded an MA in Fine Art (Textiles) with Distinction from Goldsmiths College, London University in 2003 and a series of six paintings from her degree show was purchased by the Ernst & Young Collection. She ...

    Final bid: £ 100
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  19. Tour of Rococo Chocolatier's kitchen  

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    A Private tour of the flagship Rococo Chocolates kitchen

     

    Six people will have a private tour of the exclusive chocolatier's kitchen in Belgravia given by award winning Prof du Choc Laurent Couchaux.  The 30 minute tour and talk on chocolate creation will be given during traditional business hours.  ...

    Final bid: £ 80
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 4
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  20. Two Night stay at Manderston  

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    Two nights stay for two people at Manderston

    A two night stay for two people at Manderston the supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland; the swan-song of its era.

    A house on which no expense was spared with opulent staterooms, the only silver-staircase in the world and extensive "downstairs" domestic ...

    Final bid: £ 150
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  21. Vintage Jewellery - Dior Necklet  

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    A gilt and paste signed necklet by Dior.
    Donated by J. McCarthy Ltd, 11 Artillery Row, Westminster

    Final bid: £ 10
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  22. Vintage Jewellery - Monet Necklet  

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    A gilt signed necklet by Monet
    Donated by J. McCarthy Ltd, 11 Artillery Row, Westminster

    Final bid: £ 20
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  23. Vintage Jewellery - Gilt Bracelet  

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    A gilt bracelet by Joan Rivers
    Donated by J. McCarthy Ltd, 11 Artillery Row, Westminster

    Final bid: £ 10
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  24. Vintage Jewellery - Monet Brooch  

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    A gilt signed brooch by Monet
    Donated by J. McCarthy Ltd, 11 Artillery Row, Westminster

    Final bid: £ 30
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  25. Vintage Jewellery - Bird Brooch  

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    An enamel and paste brooch depicting a bird
    (a copy of a similar one owned by the late Duchess of Windsor)
    Donated by J. McCarthy Ltd, 11 Artillery Row, Westminster

    Final bid: £ 60
    Increment: £ 10
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  26. Print by Gerald Scarfe  

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    Signed print by Gerald Scarfe

    A signed printed by Gerald Scarfe entitled “Drop A Fat Cat, It Will Always Land On Its Feet”.   It was published in the Sunday Times in September 2009, referring to the banking crisis

    Final bid: £ 130
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  27. Weekend for two at Corinthia Hotel  

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    A weekend for two at Corinthia Hotel, London

    The Corinthia Hotel London is a five-star hotel newly crafted for the needs of the 21st century traveller.   Its pre-eminent Whitehall address makes it an ideal base for business or leisure,  The hotel, which will open towards the end of the year, will have ...

    Final bid: £ 220
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  28. Spa Package for two  

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    A half-day Spa Package for two

    A half-day Spa package for two people at the Spa by ESPA at The Corinthia Hotel, London.   The Corinthia Hotel London is a five-star hotel newly crafted for the needs of the 21st century traveller.   Its pre-eminent Whitehall address makes it an ideal base for business ...

    Final bid: £ 150
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  29. Dinner at London's Corinthia Hotel  

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    Dinner for two at Corinthia Hotel London's speciality Seafood Restaurant

    A three-course dinner for two with wine at Corinthia Hotel London's speciality Seafood Restaurant to enjoy the simple favours and tastes of Chef Massimo Riccioli.

    The Corinthia Hotel London is a five-star hotel newly crafted for ...

    Final bid: £ 140
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 3
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  30. Holiday in Klosters  

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    Seven Days holiday in Klosters during the ski season

    A modern beautifully decorated flat with all mod cons in a perfect position in Klosters is offered for a week during the ski season*.

    Accommodation includes:  1xdouble bed (twins together, so super king) and bath en suite and 1x twin bedded room with ...

    Final bid: £ 50
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 1
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )

Recently Added Lots view all

  1. Roberts Digital Radio  

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    ROBERTS Revival Digital radio combines classic styling with state of the art DAB technology.
    mains or battery operated to allow you to listen to your favourite radio stations where ever you are.

    Final bid: £ 45
    Increment: £ 5
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  2. Lounge Daybed by John Lewis  

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    Luxury open weave daybed, which creates the perfect place for lounging on long summer days. Made from low-maintenance synthetic wicker woven on a coated aluminium frame, the wheat-coloured weave is complemented by soft voile drapes and matching white cushions.
    The daybed has a lined storage drawer, ...

    Final bid: £ 250
    Increment: £ 50
    Bids: 4
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  3. Lunch for six at Coutts  

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    Lunch for six at Coutts

    Lunch for six in the private dining rooms of this historic and iconic private Bank where Coutts look to match the experience of the best restaurants in town - but this is "by invitation only".

    Final bid: £ 200
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 9
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )
  4. Lunch for four and a tour of the House of Commons  

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    Lunch for four and a tour of the House of Commons with Philip Hammond MP, the Transport Secretary.     

     

     

     

    Final bid: £ 200
    Increment: £ 20
    Bids: 2
    Ends in: 11 Jul 2010 23:59:00 ( bidding ended )