Two large cast iron cannon guns, measuring 3’6″ and 4′ respectively, will be offered at the Lynes and Lynes auction at Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on May 26. Dating to c1760 they are estimated at 1,000-2,000 each. The sale features antique furniture, rare books of Cork interest and collectibles including Belleek and Waterford Glass. Here is a small selection. The catalogue is on-line:
Rare cast iron cannons c1760. (1,000-2,000 each). UPDATE: ONE MADE 1,650, THE OTHER SOLD FOR 2,100
Antique french mahogany and brass mounted cylinder desk (3,500-4,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.
A set of ten mahogany Cork eleven bar dining chairs (4,000-5,000). UPDATE: THESE MADE 3,000.