A Mitchell’s “Cruiskeen Lawn” 1890’s pub mirror is among the prime lots at Victor Mee’s sale of pub memorabilia and collectibles at Cloverhill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan on July 24. From John Sweeney’s pub in Ballyshannon it is one of only three such mirrors known in Ireland. It will be accompanied by a bottle of whisky from the same period. John Sweeney’s collection dates, which is to be auctioned, back through his family for three generations. His grandfather bought The Commercial Hotel in Ballyshannon in 1902.
This original very old specially selected glass whisky dispenser sold for 8,000 at hammer.
A bottle of Cruiskeen Lawn whiskey from the 1890’s UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,000 AT HAMMER
Rare 1890’s Mitchell’s “Cruiskeen Lawn” mirror UPDATE:THIS MADE 11,500 AT HAMMER