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15 Jul 2024 16:00 ET

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SIMPSON, WALLIS [THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR]. 1896-1986. Autograph Note Signed ('W') to an unknown recipient, on stationery slip with the Windsor arms printed in blue, sent with a delivery of flowers (?), n.p., n.d., reading 'A rose - to [?] - for Hugh. Love, W.' When Wallis Simpson was a young Baltimore socialite at school she took dance lessons, partnering with a young man named Hugh Spilman. She would remain in touch with him, and when her first marriage to Navy Lieutenant Win Spencer failed, she moved into the Warren Green Hotel in Warrenton, VA, to establish residency in the state, in order to file for divorce. During that time, Hugh Spilman was her constant companion, and she once was overheard saying 'Oh, Hughie, if you just had some money, I would marry you.' Although life would take her far beyond that social scene, the flowers (or flower) may have been sent to a common acquaintance in memory of Hugh Spilman at the time of his death in 1980. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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25 Jul 2024 13:00 ET (18:00 BST)

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274 Cedar Hill St

Marlborough

Massachusetts

01752

United States

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SIMPSON, WALLIS [THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR]. 1896-1986. Autograph Note Signed ('W') to an unknown recipient, on stationery slip with the Windsor arms printed in blue, sent with a delivery of flowers (?), n.p., n.d., reading 'A rose - to [?] - for Hugh. Love, W.' When Wallis Simpson was a young Baltimore socialite at school she took dance lessons, partnering with a young man named Hugh Spilman. She would remain in touch with him, and when her first marriage to Navy Lieutenant Win Spencer failed, she moved into the Warren Green Hotel in Warrenton, VA, to establish residency in the state, in order to file for divorce. During that time, Hugh Spilman was her constant companion, and she once was overheard saying 'Oh, Hughie, if you just had some money, I would marry you.' Although life would take her far beyond that social scene, the flowers (or flower) may have been sent to a common acquaintance in memory of Hugh Spilman at the time of his death in 1980. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Ends from

25 Jul 2024 13:00 ET (18:00 BST)

Venue Address

274 Cedar Hill St

Marlborough

Massachusetts

01752

United States

Please click here for details on how to book a pick-up appointment, organise shipping and third-party collections, and release forms.

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services. You are advised to visit www.bonhams.com for any additional information regarding auction 30241 which may have come to light for any Lot after producing the catalogue, which will be included in a "Sale Room Notice" accompanying each Lot.

Buyers' Obligations

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

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For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armour, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky

28% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000.

A 3rd-party bidding platform fee (the "3rd-party bidding platform fee") equal to 4% of THE BID PRICE shall be payable by buyers whose successful bid is submitted via 3rd-party bidding platforms, including Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.

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