A c1895 Martin Brothers of Southall glazed pottery tobacco jar will highlight the James Adam sale of fine period interiors in Dublin on February 21. Modelled in the form of a standing bird with a detachable head the tobacco jar and cover is estimated at 15,000-25,000. The sale of 456 lots includes furniture, decorative arts, silver and paintings. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
MARTIN BROTHERS GLAZED POTTERY TOBACCO JAR AND COVER, c.1895 (15,000-25,000).
INSCRIPTION – ‘Martin Bros, London T Southall 10.1895’ UPDATE: THIS MADE 13,000 AT HAMMER
JOSEPH HORLOR (1809-1887)
Boy fishing on a rocky coast, boats offshore (500-700) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST (2,000-3,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,600 AT HAMMER
A FRENCH MARBLE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED ‘BALLOON’ MANTLE CLOCK (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,500 AT HAMMER
AN EDWARDIAN WALNUT MARQUETRY TABLE-TOP CHESS BOARD (250-300) UPDATE: THIS MADE 670 AT HAMMER
