The hugely interesting selection at the Christmas sale at Mealy’s in Castlecomer on December 14 includes an Irish Labour Party and Trades Union Congress investigation with evidence from over 70 witnesses on Who Burnt Cork City published in 1921. There is antique furniture and silver, a circular Lalique bowl, a Louis Vuitton lady’s travelling vanity case and a wine and port section with which to celebrate the season in considerable style. The catalogue is online.
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for December 6, 2015).
An investigation into Who Burnt Cork City? (80-150).UPDATE: THIS MADE 240 AT HAMMER
This George IV sideboard is estimated at just 700-1,100). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,300 AT HAMMER