In the season of history and memorabilia in Ireland it is worth noting that an unusual large scale bronze of Daniel O’Connell comes up at Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on March 22-23. Inscribed NY and dated 1881 it is by American Denis B Sheahan (fl 1870-1900) and is estimated at 2,000-3,000. The auction will include one of Ireland’s largest private collections of clocks and other timepieces from the estate of the late Mr Michael Guerin (1937-2015) whose lifelong passion for collecting and the careful restoration of antique clocks has led to this outstanding and varied collection of over 100 clocks & timepieces from across Ireland and Europe and the collection of the late Mr Geoffrey O’Connor of Co. Kerry, a Pewter Society member, including his pewter collection. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
Daniel O’Connell by Denis B Sheahan (2,000-3,000)
An 18th century red chinoiserie lacquered long case clock by James Defontaine, London c1735 (3,000-4,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 5,600
A pair of 12 branch crystal chandeliers (5,000-6,000)
A c1800 Irish soup ladle by William Fitzgerald, Limerick (4,000-5,000).
Eugene Pavy – Falcon Hunt (7-00-1,200).
An Irish William IV serving table (1,500-2,500).
An Anglo-Indian sandalwood and ivory workbox (1,000-1,500).