A pair of London silver waiters dated 1771 UPDATE: THESE MADE 500 AT HAMMER
Much interest at Aidan Foley’s sale in Kilcolgan next week will centre around a number of lots consigned from the estate of the late Lady Trina Stanhope of Adare. The daughter of the 11th Earl of Harrington and Ann Chute died unexpectedly in March. There is a small selection of silver headed by a pair of London silver waiters from 1771 (€800-€1,200), paintings by George Gillespie and Maurice Wilks, equestrian art, collectibles and garden implements from the collection of a keen gardener who was based at Castleroberts, Adare.
There is value to be had in furniture at this auction but in the current climate of closures there must be a question mark over whether a stand alone restaurant counter will attract a whole lot of competitive bidding. A fully fitted rather stylish serving counter – lot 1000 out of a total of 1490 – is estimated at €2,000-€4,000. The online antiques and interiors auction takes place on July 15, 16 and 17 from 5 pm on each day.
A stand alone restaurant serving counter
