At Mealy’s autumn auction in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on October 20 and 21 punters can take their chance on items as diverse as a c1795 Irish flintlock man stopper pistol, a c1710 Queen Anne walnut bureau, an Irish cottage interior by Edward Fitzpatrick or a Cheval Blanc 1970 St. Emilion grand cru classe. This sale includes a private Irish collection of wine, vintage port, champagne and whisky.
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for October 16, 2115)
An Irish flintlock man stopper pistol, by McDermott Dublin, c1795 (500-700) UPDATE: THIS MADE 760 AT HAMMER.
A c 1710 Queen Anne walnut bureau cabinet (9,000-14,000) UPDATE: THIS IS STILL AVAILABLE AT A 9,000 RESERVE