Savoy withdraws 300 lots from £1m auction

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Some are items the famous hotel on the Strand has decided it does not want to sell after all.

But dozens are examples of post-1950 furniture which cannot be sold as the have proved not to have the necessary fire labels. Without a label, it would be illegal to sell such items to the public for domestic use.

A spokeswoman for Bonhams, the auctioneers handling the sale, said: "It's quite possible that some did have their fire label but it's come off in normal wear and tear. But we're not allowed to sell anything post-1950 that is missing its fire label."

However, while many lots were withdrawn, others have been added as the hotel finalises its inventory prior to closure for a £100 million refurbishment.

New additions include a mahogany cake stand, Art Deco tables and chairs and beds. There are cut-glass whisky and port decanters expected to make between £200 and £300 and a free-standing-cigar humidor with a similar estimate.

The auction is still expected to make up to £1 million despite the withdrawals.

The sales take place over three days from Tuesday, December 18, with no reserves.