An 18th century marble fireplace will be the centrepiece of the sale at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on March 25. The Irish Georgian breakfront Carrara and giallo antico marble fireplace is in original condition and complete with brass inset grate. It is estimated at 20,000-30,000.
Antique Cork furniture includes a Regency secretaire bookcase (3,000-5,000) and four early nine bar chairs (400-600). A Killarney wood tray inlaid with scenes of Muckross Abbey has an estimate of 150-250. There is a large collection of antique furniture and collectibles.
The auction will include a lifetime collection of GAA hurling and football programmes to be sold in over 60 lots. The 1939 All Ireland hurling programme in which Kilkenny beat Cork is estimated at 500-700. This is a 12 page booklet complete with songs and ballads. There are match programmes from the ’40’s, ’50’s and ’60’s with estimates from 20 upwards. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection.
An Irish Georgian Cararra and giallo antico marble fireplace UPDATE: THIS MADE 19,000
A pair of antique Irish cut glass urns UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 760
A Cork Regency secrétaire bookcase UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
The 1939 All Ireland hurling final programme – a 12 page booklet printed with songs and ballads UPDATE: THIS MADE 500
