A collection of souvenirs from the Lusitania. UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 800
There will be memories of happier times on the Lusitania at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on May 23. The centenary of the sinking of the Cunarder, with the loss of 1,198 lives in an act of war off the coast of Cork, was marked earlier this month. Among 300 lots at Lynes and Lynes is a breakfast menu from the vessel in June 1910 along with two dinner plates, a silk ribbon worn at the launch in 1906 and a boxed medal. They will be sold as one lot with an estimate of just 100-200. The catalogue for the sale is on line. Here is a small selection.
A Dun Emer Guild rug, circa 1950, made originally for Aghadoe House, Killarney (500-1,000). The reproduction table in the image has a similar estimate. UPDATE: THE RUG SOLD FOR 1,300, THE DINING TABLE FOR 700
Antique french gilded and brass mantel clock with cloisonne panels. Circa 1900. (100-200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 240
An antique Hepplewhite design window seat (200-300). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 220
A Georgian travel trunk (150-250). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 140