An original White Star Line poster, an antique framed map of Cork city, an 1820 brass bound military chest probably made in Cork and silver teaspoons by Richard Garde are among the lots from the late collector Patrick Cremin at the Lynes and Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill on November 15. Mr. Cremin, who had retired from the Irish Army at Collins Barracks was a well known figure at auction rooms and antique shops in Cork.
His collection ranges from porcelain, china and glass to silver, lead soldiers and collectors items. There are red glass lustres (150-250), Oriental brass vases (200-400), Royal Crown Derby vases (100-200), a pair of Staffordshire greyhounds (60-100) and a set of fox hunting prints by Edith Somerville (400-600). Among the curiosities is an old American travelling trunk inscribed The Lord Monteague, Irish Guards (30-50). The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection.
An original framed White Star Line print (60-120). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 170
n antique three section over mantle mirror (80-150). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 180
A pair antique red glass lustres (150-250). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 220