An Irish Georgian long case clock by William Maddock of Waterford and a telescopic Georgian dining table are among the prime lots at the Lynes and Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on June 24. Each is estimated at 3,000-5,000.
The selection offer includes a seascape by Edwin Hayes (1,000-1,500), a c1860 Chinese cabinet with lacquered panels (2,000-4,000), a set of Cork 11-bar dining chairs (1,500-2,000), a large wing back armchair (1,000-1,500) and an antique cast iron garden seat (1,000-1,500).
Auctioneer Denis Lynes reports that there is already interest in a Georgian sofa table (400-600). Also typical of Cork furniture are lots 255 and 256, a pair of hall chairs and a cellarette on tripod base. Each has a low estimate of 100-200. Other lots include a pair of rare official standard brass pint measures (100-200), a neat Georgian window or hall seat (200-400), a 19th century couch (200-400), an Irish Georgian stool with needlework drop in seat (600-800) and a pair of old terracotta chimney pots (40-80).
There are GAA programmes and medals, a Guy’s Munster Directory, an abstract polished steel sculpture, an oil on canvas by Anthony Ruby entitled The Jolly Gluttons and a silk screen limited edition Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven print.
A c1860 Victorian ebonised and amboyna inlaid credenza (400-600) UPDATE: THIS MADE 780
A Cork Regency cellarette on tripod (100-200) UPDATE: THIS MADE 300
A 19th century couch (200-400) UPDATE: THIS MADE 240 AT HAMMER
A c1860 Chinese cabinet with lacquered panels (2,000-4,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,000