The Spring fine and decorative art auction at Mealy’s, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on April 3 and 4 offers a variety of interesting opportunities for collectors with more than 1,300 lots. Among the lots to be sold on day one are are silver, jewellery, glass, vintage fashion, scientific instruments, light fittings and a collection of Irish whiskey will . On April 4 the sale is of period furniture, paintings, carpets, garden furniture and prints. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection:
A pair of Gothic style carved peat buckets in the George III style (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD.
Inlaid and crossbanded mahogany ladies' work table George III period, (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,200
17th CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL St. Peter, a half length portrait, oil on canvas. (800-1,200). UPDATE: THIS MADE 650
An exceptional pair of serpentine shaped kingwood and marquetry fold over card tables, 19th century. (8,000-12,000) UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 8,000.
This pair of c1758-65 Derby Figures, The Ranelagh Dancers, was once in the collection of Sir John Gielgud. (300-500). UPDATE: THESE MADE 300.
An Excelsior cylinder gramophone with Edison and other discs (300-500). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD