A wide range of categories will feature at Mealy’s two day fine and decorative arts sales in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on October 16 and 17 next. More than 1,300 lots will come under the hammer. Here is a small selection. The catalogue is on-line (click on any image to enlarge it).
A pair of late 19th century brass mounted pier cabinets in Regency style (4,000-5,000). UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD.
A 19th century Italian jasper fire surround (4,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,500 AT HAMMER. ALL UPDATED PRICES AT HAMMER.
An Irish George III mahogany brass bound peat bucket (1,500-2,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000
An early 19th century carved giltwood wall mirror (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 15,000
A pair of mid 18th century cordial glasses (1,500-2,200). UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD
A c1930 Riley 9hp sports tourer (12,000-18,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 22,500 AND WAS THE TOP LOT OF THE AUCTION.
A Georgian brass mounted hall door lock (400-600). UPDATE: THIS MADE 500
An 18th century bronze Chinese vase (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,650
A pair of 19th century Sevres bleu celeste porcelain vases (1,200-1,500). UPDATE: THESE MADE 1,600
A 19th century Irish bog oak model of a Celtic Cross (250-350). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,000
A compact Victorian leather bound travelling vanity case (700-1,100). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD