Important Irish Vernacular Museum Sale 13th May 2025 by Sheppard's Irish Auction House

ARTIFACTS & VEHICLES FROM A MUSEUM COLLECTION & OTHER IMPORTANT CLIENTS

AUCTION: 13 MAY

Durrow & Live Online

PREVIEW: 10 – 12 MAY

PREVIEW VENUES: Rathcoole, Dublin, D24 XP52

Durrow, Laois R32 FN88

IMPORTANT IRISH VERNACULAR MUSEUM SALE

13 MAY 2025

PREVIEW

PREVIEW VENUES:

LOTS 1-379: RATHCOOLE, CO. DUBLIN, D24 XP52, IRELAND

LOTS 395 - 698: DURROW, CO. LAOIS, R32 FN88, IRELAND

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025 10:00-17:00 EACH DAY

SUNDAY 11 MAY 2025 10:00-17:00 EACH DAY

MONDAY 12 MAY 2025 10:00-17:00 EACH DAY

ORDER OF SALE

AUCTION VENUE: DURROW, CO. LAOIS, R32 FN88, IRELAND 13 MAY 2025 10:00-13:00: LOTS 1 - 300 14:00-18:00: LOTS 301 - 698

REMOVAL OF GOODS

ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR COLLECTION NO LATER THAN 16:00 ON 30 MAY 2025 . ITEMS NOT COLLECTED BY THIS TIME WILL ENTER A STORAGE FACILITY. STORAGE CHARGES OF €3 PER ITEM PER DAY WILL APPLY. WHERE ITEMS REMAIN IN STORAGE FOR LONGER THAN TWO WORKING WEEKS THEY MAY BE RE-SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE BUYER.

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1 MCCORMICK INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER BR

a green crop hay loader, circa 1950, produced by the International Harvester Company under the McCormick brand.

€600 - 900

2 VINTAGE PIERCE OF WEXFORD & CO SEED DRILL

Museum condition, an early agricultural implement manufactured by P. Pierce & Co. of Wexford, illustrating the firm’s prominent role in Irish farming equipment production. 68 cm. wide; 306 cm. long

€200 - 300

FORD ANGLIA E494A 2-DOOR SALOON

Registration: ZR 1073

Extensively restored to a very high standard.

A familiar sight on Irish roads in the 1940s and ’50s, this 1949 Ford Anglia E494A was a firm family favourite in the post-war years. With its upright “sit-up-and-beg” styling, it reflects a time when reliability, economy, and simplicity were prized above all else. The Anglia became a trusted choice for school runs, Sunday drives, and everyday journeys — a symbol of newfound mobility in a recovering Ireland. Introduced just before the war and updated in 1948, the Anglia was the most affordable new car of its time, beloved for being easy to maintain and light on fuel. Registered ZR 1073, this well-preserved example retains its original character and period charm, recalling the days when cars were straightforward, mechanical, and full of personality. Today, these early Anglias are treasured for their nostalgic value and honest design — and this example is a wonderful tribute to mid-century Irish motoring life.

€4,000 - 6,000

GLAZED STONEWARE

VICTORIAN HARVEST JUG

a robust 3-gallon capacity jug, typical of Victorian-era stoneware used in agricultural and domestic settings.

44 cm. high; 10.5 cm. wide; 20 cm. deep

€50 - 80

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY

VINTAGE GALVANISED METAL WATERING CAN a traditional galvanised watering can from the early 1900s, typical of rural garden use.

€50 - 80

LARGE GLAZED STONEWARE VICTORIAN JAR

a substantial Victorian jar with a glazed finish, originally used for food storage or preservation. 38 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€50 - 80

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY

VINTAGE GALVANISED METAL WATERING CAN a _ gallon capacity watering can in galvanised metal, dating from the early 20th century.

€50 - 80

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY

VINTAGE GALVANISED METAL WATERING CAN a 2-quart vintage watering can in galvanised metal, representative of early 20th-century garden tools.

€50 - 80

9 MID 20TH-CENTURY

CHILD’S VINTAGE WATER

CAN painted yellow, this small watering can was designed for a child, reflecting mid-20th-century domestic gardening practices.

€50 - 80

12

VICTORIAN CAST

IRON

BOOT SCRAPER

a cast iron boot scraper mounted on a stone base, characteristic of 19th-century domestic entryways.

€50 - 80

10 EARLY 20TH-CENTURY

VINTAGE DAISY GRUBBER

a well-preserved daisy grubber featuring a turned beechwood handle, typical of early 20thcentury garden tools.

€50 - 80

13 VICTORIAN BRASS

GARDEN SPRINKLER

an elegant brass garden sprinkler, typical of decorative yet functional Victorian horticultural equipment. 38 cm. high; 30 cm. wide; 18 cm. deep

€50 - 80

11 FOUR VICTORIAN TETHERING STONES

a group of four hand-hewn Victorian stones, traditionally used for securing livestock in open pastures.

€150 - 250

14 RARE VICTORIAN GLAZED POTTERY

WATER HOLDER

a seldom-seen glazed pottery vessel designed to provide water for chickens, reflecting 19thcentury smallholding practices.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY METAL BOTTLE COOLER

a utilitarian metal cooler used for lowering bottles into wells to keep liquids chilled before the advent of refrigeration.

€100 - 150

EDWARDIAN BULB PLANTER

featuring a painted handle marked ‘SLG,’ this planter dates to the Edwardian period and was used for bulb planting in formal gardens.

€50 - 80

16 EARLY 20TH-CENTURY

EDWARDIAN CHILD’S BEECHWOOD WHEELBARROW

a charming Edwardian-era child’s wheelbarrow crafted from beechwood, often used for play or assisting in garden tasks.

€100 - 150

19 VINTAGE TURF CUTTER

a traditional hand-held turf cutter used for harvesting peat, a vital resource in rural Irish households.

€50 - 80

17 VICTORIAN TWO-PIECE IRON GARDEN LINE

a two-piece iron garden line from the Victorian period, used for aligning rows in kitchen gardens.

€50 - 80

20 VINTAGE METAL CHILD’S CHAIR

a small, metal-framed chair designed for a child, evocative of mid-century domestic furnishings.

€50 - 80

RARE VINTAGE GARDEN SPRINKLER

constructed from red-painted iron with copper and brass fittings, a striking and unusual design.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE RED DRONWAL 1950S LAWN SPRINKLER

a brightly coloured Dronwal sprinkler from the 1950s, known for its efficient distribution and cheerful design.

€50 - 80

VICTORIAN DIPPING CROOK

a traditional iron crook used by shepherds for administering sheep dips, dating from the Victorian era.

€50 - 80

23 VICTORIAN SHEPHERD’S CROOK

a long-handled crook used for managing sheep, typical of the tools used by 19th-century shepherds.

€50 - 80

VICTORIAN DOUBLE DIPPING CROOK

a rare double-ended dipping crook, employed for managing and treating livestock, particularly during the 19th century.

€50 - 80

LARGE VICTORIAN DOUGH / HERB CUTTER

a substantial hand-held cutter, likely used for both baking and herbal preparation, indicative of multi-use domestic tools of the period.

€50 - 80

BARR’S VICTORIAN BULB PLANTER

a fine example of a Victorian-era bulb planter manufactured by Barr, a respected name in horticultural tools.

€50 - 80

106 VICTORIAN TERRACOTTA HANDMADE PLANT POTS

a collection of 106 handmade terracotta plant pots, each uniquely shaped, offering insight into Victorian-era horticultural practices.

€100 - 200

28 19TH-CENTURY

HARDWOOD

BOOT JACK

crafted from solid hardwood, this practical device was used to remove boots without bending, a common utility in 19th-century rural homes.

€50 - 80

31 SMALL OAK TRUG AND TROWEL

a charming small trug crafted from oak, accompanied by a vintage trowel—ideal for light garden use or decorative display.

€30 - 50

29 EDWARDIAN WOODEN WHEELBARROW

a robust wooden wheelbarrow from the Edwardian period, likely used in both agricultural and garden settings.

168.5 cm. long; 64 cm. wide

€100 - 150

SMALL DARK WOOD LOW STOOL

a rustic, low-profile stool in dark wood, possibly hand-crafted, suited to domestic or dairy use.

€100 - 150

VICTORIAN BRASS HAND BELL

a classic Victorian hand bell with a turned wooden handle, traditionally used in schools or for domestic service.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE DOCK LIFTER BY BRADES

a well-preserved dock lifter made by Brades, an established English manufacturer of agricultural tools. 101 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€50 - 80

WOOD RACK FOR HANGING SPADES/FORKS ETC.

a utilitarian wooden rack fitted with iron hooks, designed for organising and storing gardening tools. 8 cm. high; 95 cm. wide; 2 cm. deep

€30 - 50

37 TWO VINTAGE SPADES

a pair of vintage spades, each with a worn wooden handle, displaying signs of long-term use in rural settings.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE ROGUEING FORK

a specialist agricultural implement used for rogueing—removing inferior or unwanted plants from crops.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE DIGGING FORK

a traditional four-pronged digging fork featuring a weathered wooden shaft, suited to general garden work.

€50 - 80

3 LARGE WOODEN TRUGS

a set of three sizeable wooden garden trugs, each fitted with a central carrying handle, used for collecting produce or tools.

€100 - 150 40

FLORIST’S NIPPERS

a pair of compact cutting nippers with wooden handles, likely used for floral arrangements or pruning.

VINTAGE COMBI TOOL

a multi-purpose hand tool combining several garden functions, reflecting the ingenuity of mid-20th-century design.

€50 - 80

€50 - 80 41

VINTAGE DAISY GRUBBER

a simple yet effective vintage garden tool designed specifically for extracting daisy roots and similar weeds.

€50 - 80

RARE VINTAGE STRAWBERRY SPADE

a specialised small spade with a narrow blade, designed for delicate tasks such as planting or harvesting strawberries.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE BOXWOOD DIBBER

a finely turned dibber in boxwood, used for sowing seeds or setting bulbs, and prized for its durability and patina.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE DIBBER

a traditional wooden dibber, likely hand-carved, used in sowing and transplanting.

€50 - 80

SMALL VINTAGE HAND FORK

a compact hand fork with a wooden grip, used for cultivating soil or weeding flower beds.

€50 - 80

SMALL VINTAGE HAMMER

a petite hammer, likely for light domestic or garden use, exhibiting signs of regular use.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE ONION HOE

a specialist hoe with a narrow blade, designed for precision weeding around onion rows.

€50 - 80

SKELTON STRAWBERRY SPADE

a well-crafted strawberry spade with ash wood handle, manufactured by Skelton, designed for delicate planting and harvesting work.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE PRUNING KNIEF

a traditional folding pruning knife, likely used in orchard or vineyard settings, with signs of practical wear.

€50 - 80

PAIR OF VINTAGE SECATEURS

a well-used pair of iron secateurs, ideal for pruning and garden maintenance, typical of midcentury designs.

€50 - 80

TWO VINTAGE BRASSBOUND ADJUSTABLE SET SQUARES

finely crafted set squares, featuring brass fittings and adjustable joints, used in joinery and fine carpentry.

€50 - 80

VINTAGE WEEDER

a simple, utilitarian garden tool, designed for uprooting weeds with precision.

€50 - 80

PAIR OF VINTAGE SECATEURS

classic hand-held pruning shears, retaining their original patina.

€50 - 80

18TH-CENTURY TURNED WOOD MALLET

of bell-shaped form, this mallet is an elegant and practical tool, showcasing skilled 18th-century woodturning.

19 cm. high; 6 cm. wide

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY LIGUM VITAE MALLET

a dense and heavy-duty mallet of circular form, turned from lignum vitae, prized for its durability.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY WOODEN HANDLED DRILL BIT

a long-shafted auger-style drill bit with a turned wooden handle, used in carpentry or timber framing.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY SUGÁN ROCKING CHAIR

painted in original green, with a spindle-railed back and woven sugán (straw rope) seat, raised on square legs with hoop-form rockers.

80 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€100 - 150

19TH-CENTURY IRISH TUB CHAIR

a curvaceous and compact wooden chair featuring a cavetto-shaped back over a panelled seat, a fine example of vernacular Irish furniture.

84 cm. high; 53 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€200 - 300

19TH-CENTURY ASH AND ELM COCKFIGHTING CHAIR

featuring a square crest rail, spindlerailed back, and panelled seat, this chair is raised on outswept legs and associated with spectator seating at rural events.

65 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 44 cm. deep

€200 - 300

18TH-CENTURY WICKLOW ASH & SYCAMORE HEDGE CHAIR

retaining its original paint, this hedge chair features a spindle-turned back, panelled seat, and square splayed legs, characteristic of Wicklow craftsmanship.

81 cm. high; 60 cm. wide; 34 cm. deep

€200 - 300

PINE METAL-BOUND MILK CHURN

a tapered cylindrical churn with iron binding and a wooden paddle, used for dairy processing and transport.

122 cm. high; 22 cm. diameter

€100 - 150

19TH-CENTURY IRISH PINE HANGING CANDLEBOX

retaining its original painted finish, the rectangular box features a figural-shaped raised panelled back, typical of rural domestic interiors.

€50 - 80

PINE AND METAL ROPE TWISTER

with a turned, segmented pine body and iron fixtures, used in rope-making for agricultural or household use.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY CHILD’S CORRECTION CHAIR

a rare child’s discipline chair with a double-curved back rail, panelled seat, and turned forelegs, reflecting educational practices of the era.

71 cm. high; 28 cm. wide; 18 cm. deep

€100 - 150

PINE STAVE FLOUR BIN

cylindrical in form with a swing handle, composed of wooden staves secured by metal bands, traditionally used for storing flour. 25 cm. high; 26 cm. diameter

€50 - 80

EARLY 19TH-CENTURY METAL-BOUND FLOUR BIN AND COVER

of tapered cylindrical shape, this lidded wooden bin features aged metal banding and a soft timeworn patina.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER

a compact, square-form domestic grinder, operated by a metal crank handle, for preparing roasted coffee beans.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY KNIFE SHARPENER

a manually operated sharpener with a rotating handle, designed for honing domestic or butchering knives.

31.5 cm. high; 30 cm. wide; 23 cm. deep

€50 - 80

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY OAK, BRASS & COPPERBOUND PIGGIN

a finely constructed wooden piggin with brass and copper bands, typically used for dairy or brewing purposes.

€50 - 80

ORIGINAL ENAMEL

TILLEY LAMP

an authentic Tilley pressure lamp with enamel shade and metal handle, widely used before rural electrification.

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY GLAZED POTTERY SLIPWARE

DAIRY BOWL

of circular conical form, this richly glazed bowl was used for milk skimming or cream setting in traditional dairies.

€50 - 80

GLASS TABLE-TOP BUTTER CHURN

a clear glass vessel with a metal crank handle, designed for smallscale domestic butter production. 43 cm. high; 18.5 cm. wide; 18.5 cm. deep

€50 - 80

WHITE ENAMEL BREAD BIN

a circular enamel bread bin with original lid and lug handles, typical of mid-20th-century kitchen storage.

28 cm. high; 31 cm. diameter

€50 - 80

19TH-CENTURY CAST IRON LEMON JUICER

a robust juicer mounted on a table bracket, used for extracting juice from citrus fruit in domestic or hospitality settings.

€50 - 80

EARLY CASED PHONE

housed in a Bakelite case, this early telephone is a fine example of mid-century telecommunications technology.

€50 - 80

COLLECTION OF 6 TREEN BUTTER STAMPS

each stamp carved with a different decorative motif, traditionally used to imprint designs onto homemade butter.

€100 - 150

19TH-CENTURY STANDARD RUSH LIGHT

mounted on a hewn, turned wood pillar, this rush light holder would have burned twisted rushes soaked in grease.

77 cm. high; 12.5 cm. wide; 12.5 cm. deep

€100 - 150

LARGE GLAZED POTTERY

MILK

PAIL

a generously sized ceramic milk pail, likely used for collecting or storing fresh milk on a farm. 31 cm. high; 24 cm. wide; 25 cm. deep

€50 - 80

YEW WOOD MORTAR AND PESTLE

of tapered cylindrical form, used for grinding herbs, spices or medicines; beautifully turned from dense yew wood.

€50 - 80

COLLECTION OF IRISH CURRENCY NOTES

An assorted group of historical Irish banknotes, offering a glimpse into the nation’s economic and design history.

37 cm. high; 28 cm. wide

€50 - 80

EARLY 19TH-CENTURY RUSH LIGHT

a classic rush light holder mounted on a circular walnut base, finely turned and well-preserved.

36.5 cm. high; 8 cm. wide; 8 cm. deep

€50 - 80

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

RUSH LIGHT

an oversized version of the traditional rush light, often used in rural homes prior to the advent of candles.

106 cm. high; 38 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€200 - 300

RARE 18TH-CENTURY LEATHER DRINKING VESSEL

a finely stitched and shaped drinking vessel of torso form, made entirely of leather, extremely rare and evocative of early Irish domestic life.

36 cm. high; 29 cm. wide

€100 - 150

19TH-CENTURY PINE WALL HANGING SALT AND CANDLE BOX

painted in original hues, this dual-compartment box combines practical kitchen storage with lighting function.

78 cm. high; 130.5 cm. wide; 10 cm. deep

€100 - 150

BRONZE CIRCULAR GALLON MEASURE

Marked W & T Avery Ltd., a precision-made imperial measure used in trade or tavern settings.

€100 - 200

19TH- CENTURY FORGED

IRON BREAD HARDENER

a circular forged implement, used to harden and crisp bread crusts in traditional baking.

€80 - 120

GEORGIAN FORGED

IRON KETTLE STAND

a practical yet elegant tripod-form stand, designed to hold a kettle above the hearth.

€50 - 80

COLLECTION OF 36 MOUNTED CLAY PIPES

a set of traditional Irish wake pipes, each mounted, representing a unique aspect of Irish funeral customs.

48 cm. high; 63 cm. wide

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY FORGED

IRON BREAD HARDENER

another well-used circular bread hardener, showcasing traditional blacksmithing methods.

€80 - 120

TREENWARE TURNED FRUIT BOWL

a beautifully turned wooden bowl of circular form, used for serving or display. 11 cm. high; 14.5 cm. diameter

€50 - 80

TAXIDERMY: DEER’S HEAD AND ANTLERS

a striking mounted specimen, set on an armorial-shaped wooden shield, commonly displayed in hunting lodges.

56 cm. high (77 cm. high including antlers); 49 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY ULSTER HEDGE CHAIR

with a curved crest rail, spindle back and panelled seat, raised on outswept legs, a typical example of northern Irish vernacular seating.

86 cm. high; 43 cm. wide; 35 cm. deep

€100 - 200

TAXIDERMY: DEER’S ANTLERS

a natural trophy set of antlers, suitable for wall mounting or decorative rural interiors.

69 cm. high; 69 cm. wide; 30 cm. deep

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY ULSTER HEDGE CHAIR

a similar example with curved panelled crest, spindled back, and outswept legs, showing regional construction variations.

87 cm. high; 44 cm. wide; 35 cm. deep

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY CORK HEDGE CHAIR

retaining original paint, this hedge chair features a curved crest rail, horizontal tail bar and panelled seat on square legs.

91 cm. high; 66 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY PINE KITCHEN TABLE

featuring a rectangular planked top above a single drawer, raised on square legs united by stretcher rails—solid and functional.

74.5 cm. high; 106 cm. wide; 62 cm. deep

€100 - 200

19TH-CENTURY PINE HANGING CORNER CABINET

a rustic wall-mounted corner cabinet featuring two open display shelves, ideal for use in a traditional country kitchen.

87 cm. high; 48 cm. wide; 25 cm. deep

€50 - 80

102

19TH-CENTURY CIRCULAR PINE CRICKET TABLE

a traditional pine cricket table with a circular top raised on ring-turned tripod supports, often found in Irish cottages.

64 cm. high; 51 cm. wide

€50 - 80

100

GEORGIAN

PINE HANGING CABINET

a finely proportioned pine cabinet with glazed front enclosing four interior shelves, typical of Georgian domestic storage.

61.5 cm. high; 41 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep

€50 - 80

103

18TH-CENTURY PINE SETTLE BENCH

a long rectangular bench with panelled seat and raised square ends, supported on robust square legs.

63 cm. high; 182 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€100 - 200

101

19TH-CENTURY PINE WASH STAND

featuring a rectangular top with three-quarter gallery rail, faux drawer front, twin towel rails, and turned legs joined by an undershelf.

83 cm. high; 84 cm. wide; 36 cm. deep

€50 - 80

104

EARLY COPPER CREAMERY CAN

a cylindrical copper can with swing handle, used in dairy transport and processing.

51 cm. high; 28 cm. wide

€50 - 100

105 CORN SEWING FIDDLE

‘The Acro Broadcast Seed Sewer’ by B.L.K., a manually operated seed sower with shoulder strap, used for even broadcast sowing of grain or corn.

39 cm. high; 57 cm. wide; 19 cm. deep

€50 - 100

108

19TH-CENTURY STRAW ROPE TWISTER

a rope-making tool with metal hand grips, used in producing twisted straw rope for agricultural and domestic use.

€50 - 100

106 PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS

decorative ceramic mantlepiece figures, each seated on haunches, representing the classic Victorian Staffordshire spaniels.

32 cm. high; 26 cm. wide; 10 cm. deep

€50 - 100

109

19TH-CENTURY FORGED IRON CANDLEHOLDER

a simple forged iron candleholder mounted on a walnut base, suited to rustic interiors.

39 cm. high; 14 cm. wide; 11 cm. deep

€100 - 150

107

COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TIN BOXES

a colourful group of early commercial tins including Redbreast Flake, Jacob’s Cream Crackers, Ogden’s Headway Flake, Ocean Queen Coffee, and others. 16 cm. high; 10 cm. wide

€30 - 50

110

19TH-CENTURY BLUE AND WHITE MEAT PLATTER

an oval platter with serpentine edge, decorated in transfer print with a pastoral scene from Booths’ British Scenery series. 34 x 45 cm.

€50 - 100

111

GROUP OF 6 LATE 19THCENTURY MUGS

each ceramic mug individually decorated, showcasing a range of period motifs.

€100 - 200

112 LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

METAL-BOUND NOGGIN

a traditional drinking vessel with pierced figural handle, made from staved wood and bound in metal. 52 cm. high; 23 cm. wide; 24 cm. deep

€50 - 100

114

SLIPWARE MILK BOWL

a rounded conical bowl, richly glazed in slipware, likely used in butter or cream separation.

€100 - 150

115

19TH-CENTURY PINE KNIFE RACK

a wall-mounted pine rack complete with assorted cutlery, a practical kitchen fitting.

€50 - 100

113 LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

OAK METAL-BOUND DAIRY VESSEL

tapered cylindrical oak vessel with iron banding and raised lug handles, typically used in milk production or churning.

38 cm. high; 29 cm. wide

€50 - 100

116

19TH-CENTURY PORRIDGE SKILLET POT

a cast-iron tripod pot for cooking over open fires, with distinctive pouring lip and handle.

€50 - 80

117

RARE 19TH-CENTURY BOOT PULL/BOOT SCRAPER

a unique long-handled tool with spiral iron shaft and turned wooden grip, combining the functions of boot scraper and puller.

€50 - 80

120

19TH-CENTURY ASH AND ELM FLAX GUILLOTINE

used in the processing of flax for linen, this example is raised on panelled and scroll-ended supports joined by a stretcher rail.

80 cm. high; 117 cm. high; 42 cm. deep

€100 - 150

118 COLLECTION OF THREE KITCHEN TWIG BROOMS

a group of three hand-crafted twig brooms, each with a wooden handle, used for sweeping hearths or kitchens.

Largest: 155 cm. long; medium: 140 cm. long; smallest: 130 cm. long

€30 - 50

121

19TH-CENTURY FLAX BEATER

a traditional wooden hand tool with handles, used to soften and separate flax fibres.

€50 - 100

119

19TH-CENTURY WROUGHT IRON FLAX TEASER

mounted on a wooden base, used in linen production to separate flax fibres.

47 cm. high; 58 cm. wide; 18 cm. deep

€50 - 80

122

VINTAGE MURPHY RADIO TYPE A72

a classic Murphy valve radio, housed in a polished walnut case, emblematic of mid-century home entertainment.

50 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 24 cm. deep

€50 - 100

123

LARGE CAST IRON MORTAR

of circular, tapered form with moulded foot, traditionally used in pharmacies or kitchens for grinding.

€50 - 100

126

19TH-CENTURY RUSH LIGHT

a wrought iron rush light holder mounted on a limestone base, used prior to the availability of candles.

43 cm. high; 14 cm. deep

€50 - 100

124

SET OF 6 19TH-CENTURY TRANSFER MUGS

a matched set of ceramic mugs, each decorated with varying scenic transfer designs.

Largest: 11.5 cm. high; Smallest: 10 cm. high

€100 - 200

127

SET OF 6 LATE 19THCENTUY MUGS

each mug decorated with shamrock motifs, popular symbols of Irish heritage. 7.5 cm. high

€100 - 200

125

19TH-CENTURY CORK HEDGE CHAIR

with original paint, this vernacular chair has a curved crest rail, spindle back, and panelled seat raised on outswept legs.

76.5 cm. high; 48 cm. wide; 32.5 cm. deep

€100 - 200

128

19TH-CENTURY STEEL ENGRAVING

depicting two dogs in a domestic setting, attractively framed. 54.5 x 43.5 cm.

€50 - 100

129 VINTAGE

ADVERTISEMENT POSTER promoting Pierce of Wexford, printed by The Ormond Printing Co., Dublin, and housed in its original frame. 62 x 76 cm.

€50 - 100

130

ORIGINAL VINTAGE

ADVERTISEMENT POSTER depicting an early thrashing machine by Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries—a striking agricultural print.

€50 - 100

131

ORIGINAL VINTAGE

ADVERTISEMENT POSTER a framed promotional piece for Ransomes lawn mowers, boldly stating “The Best in the World.” 59 x 77 cm.

€50 - 100

132

18TH-CENTURY IRON STANDARD LAMP

a tall, tripod-based iron lampstand designed to hold multiple rush lights, used before oil or candle lighting.

€100 - 200

133

19TH-CENTURY DUG-OUT LAMBING CHAIR

a single-block, hollowed timber chair, traditionally used in barns for comfort during lambing season.

105 cm. high; 47 cm. wide; 59 cm. deep

€500 - 800

134

19TH-CENTURY ULSTER HEDGE CHAIR

a vernacular Irish chair with simple curved crest rail, spindled back and panelled seat, raised on splayed legs.

81 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 37.5 cm. deep

€100 - 200

135

ANTIQUE HEARSON’S PATENT INCUBATOR

a square wooden-cased incubator, patented by Hearson, used for hatching eggs without a hen.

51 cm. high; 55 cm. wide; 54 cm. deep

€100 - 200

136

3 WOVEN WICKER BASKETS

a selection of handwoven baskets in varying shapes and sizes, suitable for domestic or garden use.

Largest: 44 cm. wide; 28 cm. deep

€50 - 100

139

19TH-CENTURY MODEL GREAT WESTER STEAM ENGINE

a hand-crafted wooden model of a steam locomotive with carriages, possibly a child’s toy or demonstration model.

24 cm. high; 128 cm. long; 18 cm. wide

€100 - 200

137

19TH-CENTURY

FALKIRK

EGG SKILLET POT

a _ gallon cast iron pot with swing handle and tripod base, used for cooking over open flame.

€50 - 100

140

GEORGIAN PERIOD PINE CORNER CABINET

with moulded crown above two astragal-glazed doors enclosing shelves, over two panelled cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet.

198 cm. high; 87 cm. wide; 61 cm. deep

€300 - 500

138

19TH-CENTURY MODEL SHOP FRONT

a detailed wooden model depicting a grocer and butcher storefront, complete with signage and miniature goods.

43.5 cm. high; 66 cm. wide; 17.5 cm. deep

€200 - 300

141

19TH-CENTURY IRISH SPINNING WHEEL

a traditional wooden spinning wheel mounted on tripod supports, used in linen and wool production.

64 cm. high; 69 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€150 - 250

142

GEORGIAN PINE MUG

RACK square in form, with angular rails designed to hold multiple mugs or tankards in a kitchen setting. 91 x 123 cm.

€150 - 250

144

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with a naturalistic blue border and floral design, typical of Irish country pottery. 13 cm. high; 22.5 cm. diameter

€100 - 150

143 VINTAGE TANDEM BICYCLE

a rare and charming tandem bicycle fitted with sidecar.

€400 - 600

145

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE BOWL

featuring a vibrant interlaced ribbon and floral design in blue, green, and brown on a cream ground. 12 cm. high; 20 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

146

SPONGEWARE BOWL with Greek key scroll border and green flourishes on a cream glaze, typical of vernacular pottery. 10 cm. high; 16.5 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

147

19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with stylised brown and puce floral motifs on a cream background.

11 cm. high; 17 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

150

19TH-CENTURY BASIN WITH COW PATTERN DECORATION

marked DL & S Cattle, this basin features a detailed depiction of livestock in a pastoral setting.

18 cm. high; 36 cm. wide

€50 - 100

148

19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE PITCHER

a handsome spongeware jug with blue swan pattern decoration, a classic motif in rural Irish ceramics.

23 cm. high; 19.5 cm. wide; 11.5 cm. deep

€50 - 100

151

PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE MILK PITCHERS

each pitcher decorated with swan motif, emblematic of rural Irish ceramics.

12.5 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 11 cm. deep

€100 - 150

149

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY BLUE AND WHITE ‘MUT WILL’ PATTERN MUG

decorated with an ornate pagoda scene, this large ceramic mug is a fine example of traditional transferware.

14 cm. high; 17 cm. high; 12.5 cm. deep

€50 - 100

152

PINE BUTTER STAMP AND 1LB MEASURE

a carved wooden butter stamp accompanied by a one-pound measure, used in dairy processing.

€50 - 80

153

GLAZED POTTERY HENON-NEST

a traditional figural lidded container with basket weave base, used for storing eggs or small items.

€30 - 50

156

MEATH GIBSON HEDGE CHAIR

in original painted finish, with curved panelled crest rail and panelled seat, raised on outswept legs—an example of regional vernacular furniture.

99 cm. high; 63.5 cm. wide; 39.5 cm. deep

€200 - 300

154

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE DAIRY BOWL

decorated with banded and continuous trellis motifs, typical of farmhouse kitchenware.

15 cm. high; 33 cm. diameter

€30 - 50

157

19TH-CENTURY PINE CLOTHES DRYER

a functional clothes airer with original chair-back fittings, often suspended from ceilings. 92 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€50 - 80

155

19TH-CENTURY IRISH PINE KITCHEN DRESSER

retaining its original paint, the upper section with four open display shelves above a base fitted with two drawers and two panelled doors.

222 cm. high; 133.5 cm. wide; 46.5 cm. deep

€400 - 600

158

19TH-CENTURY PINE CANDLEBOX

retaining its original painted surface, used for storing taper candles in rural homes.

29 cm. high; 23 cm. wide; 5.5 cm. deep

€30 - 50

159

BRASS AND METAL PRIMUS STOVE

a compact portable stove housed in its original pine box with leather carrying handle.

12.5 cm. high; 22.5 cm. wide; 23.5 cm. deep

€50 - 80

162

PINE KITCHEN TABLE

with rectangular planked top above a single drawer, raised on tapered square legs—sturdy and practical.

€100 - 200

160

19TH-CENTURY OVAL

PINE STAVE FLOUR BIN

complete with fitted lid, made using vertical staves bound with metal bands.

€80 - 120

163

KILKENNY CREAMERY PINE BUTTER BOX

a square-form pine storage box used in butter production or distribution.

18.5 cm. high; 44 cm. wide; 27.5 cm. deep

€50 - 80

161

GLAZED POTTERY MILK

DAIRY CROCK

with moulded lug handles and pouring spout, used for storing and pouring fresh milk.

€50 - 80

164

COLLECTION OF 11 ITEMS OF PINE KITCHENALIA

Various traditional utensils and small implements, all in pine, from 19th-century kitchens.

€50 - 100

165

PAMPHLET: KILKENNY –THE STRUGGLE FOR THE LAND

by Walter Walsh, a historical account of Irish agrarian unrest and land reform.

€50 - 100

168

19TH-CENTURY MEAT PLATTER

oval ceramic platter with brown floral and leaf transfer decoration, used for serving roasts. 36 x 45 cm.

€50 - 100

166

COLLECTION OF 20 ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TINS

including brands such as Players Please, Taylor’s Cut Plug, Mick McQuaid and others—vivid reminders of early commercial design.

€100 - 200

169

BUTTER DISH AND COVER

in the form of a country homestead.

12 cm. high; 14 cm. diameter; 12 cm. diameter at bottom

€30 - 50

171

19TH-CENTURY SLIPWARE DAIRY CROCK

of moulded conical form, used in dairies for separating cream or storing butter.

€50 - 100

167

19TH-CENTURY PINE DRESSING TABLE

with original scumble paint finish, fitted with two short and two long drawers below a swing mirror, raised on turned legs.

130 cm. high (without mirror); 155.5 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€100 - 200

170

19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE MILK PITCHER

decorated with colourful floral and leaf motifs, enclosed within paterae-style borders.

20.5 cm. high; 18 cm. wide; 12.5 cm. deep

€50 - 80

A WICKER-BODIED LADY’S PHAETON, CIRCA 1910

Completely restored by Croford, Coachbuilders to HM Charles III. From an Irish country estate

A charming and well-preserved wicker-bodied pony phaeton, circa 1910, traditionally used by a lady of the house for daily drives around the estate. Designed for lightness, elegance, and ease of handling, this four-wheeled carriage reflects the Edwardian fashion for personal mobility among women of the gentry, and was likely commissioned by or for use on a country estate in Ireland.

The phaeton’s open, basket-work body is woven in cane over a wooden frame and mounted on a sprung chassis with cut-under front axle, facilitating sharp turning for parkland or lane use. The forward seat, upholstered in deep-buttoned leather, is flanked by curved armrests and paired with a small rumble seat behind for a groom—an arrangement typical of the period and suited for outings where a servant was present but the lady took the reins herself.

Such carriages are described in Belle Beach’s 1903 Riding and Driving for Women as “”ideal for casual morning driving and errands,”” while carriage historian Tom Ryder notes that their low step-in height and light weight made them particularly popular on large estates for informal use. This phaeton retains many of its original features: the varnished wicker panels, painted undercarriage with coachlines, rubber-rimmed wheels, and iron fittings throughout. Its proportions suggest it was built for a single cob or large pony, ideal for personal use rather than formal occasions.

Wicker phaetons were often handmade in small numbers, with construction sometimes involving collaboration between carriage builders and furniture makers skilled in cane-work. They were favoured for summer driving and considered stylish yet practical. A similar example by Brewster & Co. is held in the Frick Collection, while a pony-sized wicker phaeton by Hume of Amesbury is displayed at the Shelburne Museum.

The present example, long retained in the coach house of a Leinster estate, shows evidence of careful use and historic maintenance. It would have served its owner not for grand arrivals but for the daily rhythm of estate life: visiting tenants, calling at the garden, or taking the air on quiet roads.

A well-balanced and evocative example of Edwardian-era private transport, combining function with charm, and reflecting the changing social mobility of its time.

€4,000 - 6,000

173 IRISH DONKEY CART

hand-painted and traditionally styled, used for transporting goods and produce.

€300 - 500

174 COMPLETE DONKEY

HARNESS

a full harness set with leather fittings and brass accents, used in conjunction with donkey carts.

€100 - 200

175 19TH-CENTURY WOODEN DRILL PLOUGH AND CHAINS

a manually operated plough with iron chains, once pulled by horse or donkey.

€100 - 200

176 19TH-CENTURY COACH HEATER

rectangular with perforated (reticulated) panels, this cast metal heater was used to warm early passenger carriages.

18 cm. high; 40 cm. wide; 18 cm. deep

€50 - 100

177

SET OF 3 19TH-CENTURY

GRAIN MEASURES

graduated cylindrical wooden measures for grain or flour, bound in metal.

19 cm. high; 15 cm. diameter (1); 17 cm. high; 12 cm. diameter (1); 16.5 cm. high; 9 cm. diameter (1)

€50 - 100

178 19TH-CENTURY

BUTTERCUP DAIRY BOWL AND COVER

inscribed Buttercup Dairy Co., with a central cartouche depicting a grazing cow.

19 cm. high; 22 cm. diameter

€100 - 200

179 19TH-CENTURY LIMESTONE SCULPTURE

a sensitively carved head of a young boy, his eyes softly closed in sleep.

23 cm. high; 45 cm. wide; 26 cm. deep

€100 - 200

180

CARVED STONE PLANTER

featuring decorative medieval-style arched panels, likely for outdoor garden use.

31 cm. high; 65 cm. wide

€100 - 200

1948 JOWETT JAVELIN SALOON

Registration: JOH 184

First introduced in the immediate post-war years, the Jowett Javelin was something of a departure for the Bradford firm. Designed by Gerald Palmer, it featured a 1.5-litre flat-four engine, torsion-bar suspension and a monocoque body—an ambitious combination for a British saloon of the late 1940s. Its clean, aerodynamic lines, with curved windscreen and integrated wings, gave it a distinctly modern look, particularly when set against the more conservative designs of its contemporaries.

Registered in November 1948, this example, JOH 184 has a column-mounted gear selector and centrally positioned instrumentation. The car is offered with its original buff logbook and retains its period registration.

A Jowett Javelin of this type will be familiar to many from its appearance in the early series of Ballykissangel, where it served as Father Clifford’s mode of transport. The choice of car was deliberate— lending the character a quiet individuality while subtly anchoring the story in a version of rural Ireland untouched by haste. As Martin McLoone notes in Irish Film: The Emergence of a Contemporary Cinema, the show presented “a postmodern rurality,” where tradition and change were held in careful balance.

While there is no documented connection between JOH 184 and the screen-used car, this example stands as a representative of the type. It offers a tangible link to a distinctive chapter in British motoring, with the added resonance of cultural memory for those familiar with its presence on Irish television screens.

€5,000 - 8,000

182 SET OF 4 VICTORIAN WROUGHT

IRON HORSE FEEDERS

including two corner-mounted examples, used in stable settings for feeding horses.

100 cm. high; 107 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€200 - 300

183 ANTIQUE ELM 3-LEGGED MILK STOOL

a sturdy hand-carved milking stool with triangular arrangement of legs for stability.

34 cm. high; 47 cm. wide; 37 cm. deep

€50 - 100

184 TWO HAND-CARVED WOODEN FORKS

large rustic utensils used in traditional cooking or for display.

€50 - 100

185 5 TILLEY LAMPS

an assorted group of Tilley paraffin pressure lamps, various forms and conditions.

55.5 cm. high; 20.5 cm. wide; 16 cm. deep (1); 49.5 cm. high; 20 cm. wide; 17 cm. deep (1); 52 cm. high; 22 cm. wide; 16 cm. deep (1); 53 cm. high; 20 cm. wide; 14 cm. deep (1) 54 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 13.5 cm. deep (1)

€100 - 200

186

VERMOREL BRASS SPRAYER

a classic agricultural sprayer with hand-pump and nozzle, made in brass for durability.

45 cm. high; 35 cm. wide; 17 cm. deep

€100 - 200

187 EDWARDIAN BRASS OIL LAMP AND CAST IRON OIL LAMP

one with ruby glass bowl and cast iron base, the other fully brass, both fitted with burners.

42 cm. high; 17.5 cm. wide; 16.5 cm. deep (1); 33 cm. high; 14 cm. wide; 14 cm. deep (1)

€50 - 100

189

4 ANTIQUE TILLEY LAMPS

a varied group including examples with clear and ruby glass bowls.

50 cm. high; 23 cm. wide; 6.5 cm. deep (1); 46.5 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep (1); 52 cm. high; 18 cm. wide; 14.5 cm. deep (1); 55.5 cm. high; 20.5 cm. wide; 16 cm. deep

€50 - 100

188

WEXFORD ENGINEERING TOOL BOX

with integrated oil can and metal fittings.

10 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 12 cm. deep

€50 - 100

190

CAST IRON WEIGHING SCALES

fitted with a brass dish and accompanied by a collection of graduated brass weights. 21.5 cm. high; 17 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep

€50 - 100

191

WALL-MOUNTED CONICAL FIRE

EXTINGUISHER

an early conical fire extinguisher, painted red and designed for mounting in workshops or barns.

81 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 19 cm. deep

€50 - 100

194

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE BLUE BOTTLES

various apothecary and household bottles in shades of cobalt and cornflower blue.

€50 - 100

192 ANTIQUE SEEDER

a manually operated early agricultural implement, used for planting seed in neat rows.

€50 - 100

193 ANTIQUE CAST IRON AND METAL FLAT IRONS

a collection of vintage irons in various sizes and forms, once heated on open fires. (5)

€50 - 100

195

EDWARD BRADY EARTHENWARE JAR

a traditional storage jar, signed or marked by the maker, in robust glazed earthenware.

38 cm. high; 17 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

196 4 ANTIQUE TILLEY LAMPS

a group of four pressure lamps, in brass and chrome finishes, used for lighting prior to electrification. 43 cm. high; 18 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

197

VINTAGE OIL AND LUBRICANT TINS AND CANS

a colourful assortment of early 20th-century motor and tool oil containers.

€50 - 100

200

WALL-MOUNTED BRASS TILLEY LAMP

a classic brass Tilley paraffin pressure lamp, mounted for wall use, commonly found in rural interiors before electrification.

€50 - 100

198 ANTIQUE PINE BUTTER CHURN

a traditional upright churn in pine, lacking lid, once used in farmhouse butter production. 42 cm. high; 34 cm. wide; 30 cm. deep

€50 - 100

201

WALL-MOUNTED BRASS TILLEY LAMP

an elegant brass Tilley lamp, wallmounted and functional for both indoor and outdoor settings.

€50 - 100

199 BRASS MEASURING IMPLEMENTS

a group of traditional brass measures, likely used for trade or domestic purposes, in various sizes and forms. 105 x 63 cm.

€100 - 200

202

WALL-MOUNTED BRASS TILLEY LAMP

a third wall-mounted brass Tilley lamp, consistent in style and finish with pre-electric lighting traditions.

€50 - 100

203

WALL-MOUNTED BRASS

TILLEY LAMP

featuring polished brass fittings and wall bracket, typical of mid20th-century agricultural use.

€50 - 100

204

WALL-MOUNTED

BRASS

TILLEY LAMP

another fine example, designed for stable, dairy, or domestic use in non-electric environments.

€50 - 100

206

WALL-MOUNTED

BRASS

TILLEY LAMP

an additional matching example, showcasing the robust and reliable design of the Tilley lamp series.

€50 - 100

205

WALL-MOUNTED BRASS TILLEY

LAMP

fitted with a pressure burner and bracket mount, used widely across rural Ireland.

€50 - 100

207

ANTIQUE BRASS WEIGHTS

a varied collection of solid brass weights in graduated sizes, formerly used in general stores and markets.

€100 - 200

208 BLUE GLASS BOTTLES

an assortment of decorative and functional blue glass bottles in various sizes and forms. 32 cm. high; 7 cm. wide

€50 - 100

209

HOWARD BEDFORD BOX AND 18TH-CENTURY PEWTER MEASURE

a wooden Howard Bedford marked box paired with a pewter liquid measure, likely from the late 1700s.

€50 - 100

212

FOUR ANTIQUE WEIGHTS WITH HANDLES

cast metal trade weights, each with handle grip for ease of use on balance scales.

€50 - 100

210

MILK BOTTLE HOLDER WITH TWELVE BOTTLES

a traditional metal bottle crate with twelve vintage glass milk bottles.

€50 - 100

211

COLLECTION OF MILK BOTTLES

a group of assorted vintage glass milk bottles in multiple sizes, representing different dairies.

€50 - 100

213 3 ANTIQUE WEIGHTS WITH HANDLES

group of cast iron weights, with worn patina from use in trade settings.

€50 - 100

214 ANTIQUE SKILLET POT – 4 GALLON

a substantial cast iron cooking vessel, ideal for open-hearth cooking, with side lugs and curved base.

€50 - 100

215

WOODEN-HANDLED SCREWDRIVERS

a group of traditional screwdrivers with turned wooden handles, in assorted lengths.

€50 - 100

218

ITALIAN COPPER AND BRASS SPRAYER

a hand-pumped agricultural sprayer, crafted in copper and brass, used for orchard or vineyard treatment.

44 cm. hig; 39 cm. wide; 16.5 cm. deep

€50 - 100

216 ANTIQUE WILLOW PATTERN

PLATTER

a ceramic serving platter featuring classic blue and white willow pattern with pagoda and bridge motifs.

36 x 45 cm.

€50 - 100

219 THREE ANTIQUE OIL LAMPS WITH RUBY SHADES

a trio of oil lamps, each fitted with decorative ruby glass shades.

50 cm. high; 19 cm. wide; 6 cm. deep (1); 53 cm. high; 20 cm. wide; 5.5 cm. deep (1); 50 cm. high; 21 cm. wide; 7 cm. deep

€50 - 100

217 WALL-MOUNTED TILLEY LAMP

fitted with a distinctive shade, one clear, the other frosted—used for stable or workshop illumination.

€25 - 50

220 TWO ANTIQUE PLATTERS AND A WILLOW PATTERN PLATE

a group of traditional ceramic tableware including two serving platters and one blue-and-white willow plate.

Largest: 37 x 46 cm.; medium: 33 x 41 cm.; smallest: 23 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

221

TWO EARTHENWARE

HOT WATER BOTTLES

glazed ceramic bottles once filled with heated water and wrapped for warmth in beds or carriages.

14 cm. high; 32 cm. long; 11 cm. deep (1); 14 cm. high; 17 cm. long; 11 cm. deep (1)

€50 - 100

224

SIX-GALLON METAL AND BRASS POT

fitted with carrying and hanging handles, likely used for dairy, brewing, or laundry purposes.

€50 - 100

222 2 ANTIQUE FIRE

EXTINGUISHERS

metal fire suppression canisters, often found in early factories or garages, with vintage appeal. 39 cm. high; 7 cm. diameter (1); 36 cm. high; 7 cm. diameter (1)

€50 - 100

223

FIVE GRADUATED SKILLET POTS WITH LIDS – 10 GALLON

a nesting set of iron cooking pots, complete with lids, ranging up to a 10-gallon capacity.

Largest: 28 cm. high; 33 cm. diameter

Smallest: 18.5 cm. high; 19.5 cm. diameter

€100 - 200

225

COLLECTION OF TOOLS

including sharpening stones, a scythe, and several horseshoes, all with signs of agricultural use.

€50 - 100

226

ANTIQUE COOPERS

TOOLS

a selection of tools with copper fittings or design, possibly related to plumbing or specialised trades.

€50 - 100

229

COLLCTION OF VINTAGE CANS, BOXES, AND TINS

a varied group of early 20thcentury packaging and storage containers in original paint and labelling.

€50 - 100

227

ANTIQUE PLANES TOGETHER WITH SPIRIT LEVEL

a group of woodworking planes and a classic wooden-bodied spirit level.

€50 - 100

230

A. PRATT’S FUNNEL

a brass or metal funnel bearing the Pratt’s branding, associated with early motor oils.

38 cm. high; 26 cm. wide; 17 cm. deep

€50 - 100

228

NEW STAR FIRE BLOWER – WEXFORD ENGINEERING

a metal fire blower manufactured by Wexford Engineering under the New Star brand, used for stoking hearth fires.

83 cm. high; 50 cm. wide; 19 cm. deep

€100 - 150

231

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TOOLS

including shovels, winch, pickaxe and related implements, suited for blacksmithing or farm use.

€50 - 100

232

W. DOYLE & CO. SELSKAR FIREFAN

a metal hearth fire fan produced by W. Doyle & Co., bearing the Selskar name, likely from Wexford. 86 cm. high; 52 cm. wide; 19 cm. deep

€100 - 150

235

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SNARES AND TRAPS including spring-loaded traps and wire nooses, now of historical interest only.

109 x 59 cm.

€100 - 200

233

SHANNON FOUNDARY LIMERICK FIREFAN

a cast iron fire blower or hearth fan, embossed with the mark of Shannon Foundry, Limerick. 88 cm. high; 55 cm. wide; 19 cm. deep

€100 - 150

236

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE TOOLS

a mixed group of farming or crafting tools showing signs of age and field use.

106 x 48 cm.

€100 - 200

234

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SNARES

a group of wire and metal animal snares, once used for trapping game in rural areas. 109 x 59 cm.

€100 - 200

237

COLLECTION OF WOODWORKING INSTRUMENTS various joinery and carpentry tools including chisels, rasps, and gauges.

106 x 57 cm.

€100 - 200

238

PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE

DOGS AND A STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP

including two mantlepiece spaniels and a figural group, classic 19thcentury English ceramic ornaments. 25 cm. high; 21 cm. wide; 10 cm. deep

€50 - 100

241

ANTIQUE TWO-MAN SAW

a long timber-cutting saw with double handles, used in felling or logging before mechanical tools.

€50 - 100

239

ANTIQUE

BRASS BICYCLE

PUMP, BRASS SHELL AND OIL LAMP

a collection of transport-related brass items including a rare vintage pump and a polished shell casing. Lamp: 24 cm. high; 10 cm. wide

€50 - 100

242

TWO ANTIQUE SCYTHES

traditional hay-cutting tools with curved blades and wooden snaths, both well-worn with age.

€50 - 100

240

ANTIQUE METAL SHEERS

hand-forged shears with looped handles, used for cutting cloth, metal, or sheep fleece.

€50 - 100

243

TWO ANTIQUE SHOVELS used for digging and agricultural labour, each with long handles and metal blades.

€50 - 100

244

COLLECTION OF 5

ANTIQUE IMPLEMENTS

varied tools including spades, mattocks or hoes.

€50 - 100

245

2 HANDHELD CUTTING IMPLEMENTS

small forged tools used for pruning or general cutting tasks.

€50 - 100

247

COLLECTION OF PITCHFORKS

multiple long-handled hay or straw forks with iron tines, typical of agricultural use.

€50 - 100

246

TWO ANTIQUE HOES, A RAKE AND A PICK

a group of essential garden and farming implements, all ironheaded with wooden shafts.

€50 - 100

248

4 ANTIQUE PITCHFORKS

a group of traditional iron pitchforks with wooden shafts, used for hay or straw handling.

€50 - 100

249

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE PICKAXES

a varied selection of heavy-duty pickaxes with forged iron heads and worn timber handles.

€50 - 100

3 ANTIQUE HAND-HELD GRASS CUTTERS

each with curved blades and wooden grips, once used for handtrimming grass or reaping.

€50 - 100

251

TWO ANTIQUE PICKS AND ANOTHER IMPLEMENT

two early iron picks, accompanied by a third unidentified tool of similar function.

€50 - 100

252

3 ANTIQUE PITCHFORKS

classic iron-tined forks, formerly used in agricultural work, now with aged patina.

€50 - 100 253

3 ANTIQUE

BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS

a set of forged tools once used in a blacksmith’s forge, showing signs of heavy use.

€50 - 100

254

3 ANTIQUE PITCHFORK SCOOPS

deep-bowled pitchforks, likely used for transferring loose straw, grain, or silage.

€50 - 100

255 COLLECTION OF IMPLEMENTS

a mixed grouping of antique tools and hand implements, reflecting varied rural trades.

€50 - 100

256

2 ANTIQUE SHOVELS

both with aged wooden handles and differing blade shapes, used for digging and scooping.

€50 - 100

259

RANSOMES, SIMS & JEFFRIES BY PIERCE OF WEXFORD PLOUGH

Museum condition, a fine cast iron plough bearing dual branding from the British firm and its Irish distributor.

€100 - 200

257

3 ANTIQUE SHOVELS

a group of three iron-bladed shovels with worn wooden shafts, well-used in farm settings.

€50 - 100

260

PIERCE OF WEXFORD CAST IRON PLOUGH

Museum condition, a substantial single-furrow plough in iron, typical of 19th-century agricultural equipment.

€200 - 300

258

ANTIQUE METAL GUILLOTINE

a heavy-duty industrial or workshop guillotine for cutting metal or card, with lever mechanism.

€50 - 100

261

PIERCE OF WEXFORD PLOUGH

Museum condition, a traditional Irish-made plough by the renowned Wexford manufacturer, bearing maker’s mark.

250 cm. long; 58 cm. wide

€100 - 200

262

TWO LIMESTONE WEIGHTS WITH HANDLES each hand-hewn and fitted with iron grips.

€50 - 100

263

IRISH TEN POUND NOTE – DEICH PUNT, 1941

a wartime issue Irish banknote, bilingual in Irish and English, featuring early state motifs.

€50 - 100

265

IRISH PLOUGHMEN ONE POUND NOTE, 1939 classic Ploughman series, issued in the pre-war years.

€100 - 200

266

ANTIQUE CAST IRON DRAIN COVER

a rectangular drain cover with pierced surface, likely for use in yards or stables.

62 x 46 x 13 cm.

€50 - 100

264

IRISH PLOUGHMEN ONE POUND NOTE, 1937

an iconic green note depicting rural agricultural themes, issued by the Irish Free State.

€100 - 200

267

PIERCE OF WEXFORD CAST IRON FEEDING TROUGH

Museum condition, a circular trough for livestock feeding, with raised lettering from the Wexford foundry.

32 cm. high; 74 cm. wide

€100 - 200

268

PHILIP PIERCE & CO.

WEXFORD ROOT CUTTER

a robust agricultural tool with original carrying handles, used to chop turnips and roots.

110 cm. high; 57 cm. wide; 59 cm. deep

€150 - 250

271

ANTIQUE STONE

SHARPENING WHEEL ON METAL STAND

a large circular sharpening stone mounted on a stable stand with carrying handles.

83 cm. high; 81 cm. wide; 35 cm. deep

€100 - 150

269

PIERCE & CO. PATENT WEXFORD TURNIP SOWER

a mechanical implement designed to evenly distribute turnip seeds, marked with maker’s plate.

160 cm. long; 57 cm. wide

€100 - 150

272

LIMESTONE AND WROUGHT IRON GARDEN ROLLER

a traditional garden roller with limestone core and wrought iron frame and handle.

115 cm. high; 86 cm. wide

€100 - 200

270

2 MILK CANS

including one stamped John Nixton Aldergrove, both with lids and looped handles for transport.

72 cm. high; 33.5 cm. wide

€100 - 150

273

PIERCE OF WEXFORD

METAL DRILL CLEANER

Museum condition, an industrial agricultural cleaning device made by Pierce of Wexford, used in grain preparation.

164 cm.long; 51 cm. wide

€100 - 200

275 ANTIQUE POT BELLY STOVE

Museum condition, a cast iron freestanding stove with bulbous body and fluted chimney, used for heating small spaces.

€100 - 200

277

4 ANTIQUE WEIGHING SCALES

a collection of balance and pan scales in various styles and conditions, some with weights.

33 cm. long; 6 cm. wide (1); 38 cm. long; 13 cm. wide (1); 24 cm. long; 3 cm. wide (1); 38 cm. long; 4.5 cm. wide (1)

€50 - 80

2 MILK CANS

metal dairy cans with fitted lids and side handles, showing use in rural milk transport.

79 cm. high; 34.5 cm. diameter

€100 - 200

278 ANTIQUE RUSH CUTTERS

including examples by Riley & Olwil and a Kay Bob Tying implement, used for cutting or binding hay.

43 cm. high; 19 cm. wide (1); 40 cm. high; 18 cm. wide (1); 40 cm. high; 11 cm. wide (1)

€50 - 80

276

ANTIQUE COPPER PLUNGER

a domed copper plunger once used for laundry or distilling processes.

137 cm. high; 23.5 cm. wide

€50 - 80

279

ENAMEL & METAL GRIDDLE, PAN AND MELTING POT

a grouping of traditional cooking implements used over open fires or stoves.

€50 - 80

280

ANTIQUE BUSHMAN’S SAW AND UNUSUAL SHEARS

a grouping of traditional cooking implements used over open fires or stoves.

€50 - 80

283

METAL SKILLET POT HANDLES AND POT HOLDERS

assorted vintage kitchen hardware, likely spares for cast iron cookware.

€50 - 80

281

TWO ANTIQUE METAL DRILLS

manual drills with iron gearing and wooden handles, showing wear from regular use.

€50 - 80

282

ANTIQUE GRIDDLE AND VINTAGE BATTERY

household and workshop items, representative of early 20th-century life.

€50 - 80

284

VINTAGE BABY FEEDING BOTTLE AND BLUE GLASS BOTTLE

a small glass feeding bottle alongside a decorative cobalt glass bottle.

€50 - 80

285 VINTAGE TAPERING OIL CAN WITH HANDLE

a tall, narrow oil can in tinplate, with loop handle and spout, used for mechanical lubrication.

€100 - 150

286

ANTIQUE WOODWORKER’S TOOLBOX

a large wooden toolbox with compartments and internal fittings. 21 cm. high; 84 cm. wide; 30 cm. deep

€50 - 80

289

LARGE DOUBLEHANDLED SCYTHE

a long-handled hay scythe with dual grips and curved blade, for wide sweeping cuts.

€50 - 100

287

VINTAGE GALVANISED BATH WITH HANDLES

a robust metal tub with side handles, used for washing clothes or as an impromptu baby bath.

€50 - 100

288

ANTIQUE GRUBBER

a manual weed removal tool with iron prongs and long wooden shaft, used in tillage. 187 cm. long; 60 cm. wide

€50 - 100

290

COLLECTION OF HANDHELD TOOLS

a mixed grouping including hammers, files, and chisels, showing wear from practical use.

€50 - 100

291 TWO TABLETOP DISPLAY CABINETS

glass-fronted display cases suitable for showcasing small collectibles or tools.

98.5 cm. high; 80 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€50 - 100

292

COLLECTION OF ITEMS INCLUDING CRIMPERS, ANTIQUE SPIRIT LEVELS, ETC.

a varied assortment of vintage workshop instruments and tools.

€50 - 100

293 19TH-CENTURY IRISH SCHOOL BRONZE BELL

a classic cast bronze hand bell used in a rural schoolhouse setting.

€200 - 300

294

THREE-WHEEL VINTAGE BICYCLE WITH FRONT BASKET

a stable tricycle-style bicycle, ideal for light delivery or personal transport.

€200 - 300

295 IRISH JAUNTING / SIDE CAR

a traditional horse-drawn passenger sidecar with step platform, used in Irish transport heritage. Completely restored by Croford, Coachbuilders to HM Charles III.

€1000 - 1500

296 SET OF THREE IRISH TURNED WOODEN PLATES

A finely presented group of three hand-turned Irish wooden plates, each shaped from native hardwoods and displaying rich grain and patination. Likely used in a domestic or rural setting, the plates vary in size and exhibit subtle differences in turning style and depth, suggesting production across different periods. Their tactile surfaces and gentle wear reflect long use while retaining visual harmony as a set. A fine example of Irish vernacular craftsmanship.

Large: 37 cm. diameter; medium: 31 cm. diameter; small: 17 cm. diameter

€50 - 100

297 3 CARVED DECOY DUCKS

a trio of hand-carved and painted wooden decoy ducks, traditionally used for wildfowling or decorative display.

Small: 18 cm. high; 14.5 cm. wide; 34 cm. long; largest (2): 17 cm. high; 16 cm. wide; 37 cm. long

€100 - 200

299

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED

SETTLE

BED

the four-panel back above a hinged high seat opening to reveal a fold-out bed; painted in traditional brown and white tones. 116 cm. high; 183 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€300 - 400

298 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE SLOPEFRONT SALT BOX

retaining its original painted finish, this slope-front wallmounted box was used for storing salt. 35 cm. high

€50 - 100

300

19TH-CENTURY STAINED WOODEN CRADLE

a simple stained cradle with arched ends and rockers, traditionally used in rural Irish homes.

69 cm. high; 50 cm. wide; 85 cm. long

€100 - 150

301

EARLY 19TH-CENTURY IRISH VERNACULAR PAINTED PINE SETTLE PRESS

Retaining its original blue-green paint; two panelled cupboard doors to front; fold-out bed interior

A rare and characterful example of Irish rural furniture, this early 19th-century pine settle press reflects the ingenuity and resilience of vernacular design. Built to serve both as a cupboard and a bed, it combines practical utility with honest, timeworn beauty. The tall back and enclosed front conceal a fold-out sleeping platform, once used nightly in one-room cottages where furniture needed to earn its keep.

Beneath its surface lies a story of domestic rhythm — opened each night to reveal stored bed linen, then closed each morning to present as a tidy press and bench. Its original blue-green painted finish, now gently worn through generations of use, adds a layer of authenticity seldom found. The two front doors, simply panelled, still swing on early iron hinges, and the bench seat folds forward on hand-forged pins in the traditional manner.

Found most commonly in the northern and western counties, settle presses like this were central to hearth and home — a place to sit by the fire, store essentials, and offer guests a night’s rest. Few survive today in such untouched condition, making this a rare and evocative piece of Ireland’s material heritage.

Provenance: Part of the original set design for the Oscar-nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin. 210 cm. high; 128 cm. wide; 54 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

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303

PINE FIREPLACE SURROUND decorated with hand-carved chevrons and shamrocks, characteristic of folk decorative motifs.

119 cm. high; 106 cm. wid

€200 - 300

306

19TH-CENTURY STAINED PINE SUGÁN CHAIR

a second example, matching the above, with similar construction and rustic finish.

81 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 35 cm. deep

€50 - 100

304

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE GRAIN BIN

with sloped top and original painted finish, used for grain storage.

112 cm. high; 99 cm. wide; 61.5 cm. deep

€50 - 100

307

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE SLOPE-FRONT DOWRY CHEST

the hinged lid over a false fourdoor front with turned handles, set on a base with a deep drawer and raised on high bracket feet.

143 cm. high; 125 cm. wide; 64 cm. deep

€200 - 300

305

19TH-CENTURY STAINED PINE SUGÁN CHAIR

a traditional Irish chair with woven straw (sugán) seat, raised on square legs joined by stretcher rails. 84 cm. high; 18.5 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€50 - 100

308

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE LOW STOOL

a simple rustic stool with aged painted finish, used in both kitchen and dairy settings.

€50 - 100

309

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED

PINE SETTLE BED

with panelled back and rectangular hinged seat, scroll armrests and practical conversion function.

101 cm. high; 163 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€200 - 300

312

TWO SPONGEWARE & TRANSFER-PRINTED WATER JUG

each a handled jug with blended sponge and transfer decoration, typical of rural 19th-century wares.

17 cm. high and 20 cm. high

€30 - 50

310

HARDWOOD BUTCHER’S TABLE

a sturdy block table with deep top and lower stretcher rails, suitable for kitchen or display use.

67 cm. high; 113 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€50 - 100

313 PAINTED PINE HANGING

CUP RACK

three-tier wall-mounted rack in original painted finish.

58 cm. high; 76 cm. wide; 10 cm. deep

€50 - 100

311

COLLECTION OF 4

BLUE AND GREEN SPONGEWARE PLATES

a set of Irish sponge-decorated pottery plates, each with individual decoration in blue and green tones.

€50 - 80

314

ARTS AND CRAFTS

PAINTED SETTLE CUPBOARD

with two panelled cupboard doors beneath two drawers, each fitted with turned wooden knobs.

210 cm. high; 137.5 cm. wide; 76.5 cm. deep

€200 - 300

315

STRIPPED PINE FIREPLACE SURROUND

featuring hand-carved sunburst motifs, suited for a cottage interior.

117.5 cm. high; 129 cm. wide

€200 - 300

317 RARE 19TH-CENTURY COPPER BATH WITH ENAMELLED INTERIOR

A rare 19th-century copper bath of traditional slipper form, featuring a rolled rim and raised plinth base. The exterior is finished in a weathered painted surface over copper, while the interior retains its original white enamel coating. Constructed with riveted seams and formed to a generous oval profile, this example reflects period craftsmanship typical of domestic bathing wares in the late 19th century. As seen in The Banshees of Inisherin. 64 cm. high; 80 cm. wide; 156 cm. long

€200 - 300

316

ANTIQUE PINE CHICKEN COOP DRESSER

a vernacular piece with three open shelves over a double-compartment storage base 208 cm. high; 143 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep

€500 - 800

318

GLAZED JAR

accompanied a group of lacquered utensils.

€50 - 100

319

VINTAGE PITCH PINE SADDLE HOLDER

a simple rack-style stand in pitch pine, used in stables or tack rooms.

€50 - 100

320

PINE AND METAL-BOUND

COAL TROLLEY

a traditional coal scuttle with carrying handle, made of pine with reinforcing iron bands.

81 cm. high; 62 cm. wide; 92 cm. long

€50 - 100

321

PAIR OF ANTIQUE LEATHER RIDING BOOTS

Complete with original wooden boot trees, showing signs of historic use.

50 cm. high

€50 - 100

323

4 UNUSUAL ANTIQUE BAND SAWS

a group of curved blade saws with large loop handles, likely used in timber or butchery trades.

€50 - 100

322

VINTAGE TRUNK

a rectangular storage trunk with metal hardware, formerly used for travel or domestic storage.

45 cm. high; 107 cm. wide; 55 cm. deep

€50 - 100

324

2 UNUSUAL WOODEN CLAMPS

heavy-duty woodworking clamps with screw mechanisms, likely 19th century.

€50 - 100

325

IRON BUSHELL GRAIN MEASURE

a large round grain measure with dual handles, used in agricultural settings.

€100 - 200

327

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE DRILLS

a varied group of manual hand drills, many with wooden handles and geared mechanisms.

€50 - 100

329

VINTAGE BRASS-BOUND TRUNK

a steamer-style trunk with metal edging and brass fittings, well suited for display or storage. 60 cm. high; 92 cm. wide; 54 cm. deep

€100 - 150

LARGE IRON BALANCE SCALES

together with a pot handle, adjustable pot hook, and other iron fireplace accessories.

€50 - 100

330 SET OF 5 19TH-CENTURY ELM DINING CHAIRS

each chair with slatted back, square seat and turned legs joined by stretcher rails, in matched design. 88 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 32 cm. deep

€200 - 300

328 LEATHER-BOUND LIFTTOP TRUNK

featuring decorative brass studding and fitted interior, used for personal or travel storage.

33 cm. high; 78 cm. wide; 39 cm. deep

€50 - 100

331 PINE VERNACULAR WASHING DOLLY

a traditional laundry agitator with four paddle arms and turned handle.

78 cm. high; 39.5 cm. wide; 18 cm. deep

€50 - 100

332 ANTIQUE PINE TROUGH

a large rectangular trough with side handles, used for dough kneading or feeding. 28 cm. high; 87.5 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€50 - 100

334 METAL-BOUND GRAIN MEASURES

including bushels and a flour barrel with hinged top, for agricultural weighing and storage. Flour barrel: 46 cm. high; 40 cm. wide; measure: 34 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€100 - 200

335 MILK FLOAT BY VINCENT’S OF READING

A finely finished traditional painted cart, bearing the livery Ken Willis & Sons, Old Vicarage Farm, Middlesbrough. The cart features curved body panels, and large spoked wheels. Painted in gloss black with gilt and sign written detailing, the craftsmanship and finish are consistent with the high standards of Vincent’s of Reading, noted English makers of specialist agricultural and trade vehicles in the 19th and 20th century.

€1,500 - 2,500

5 MUSGRAVE FITTINGS

a group of cast metal stove or architectural fittings marked Musgrave, notable for ironwork. The Musgrave Legacy — Ironwork for Kings, Courts and Country Estates From the royal stables of Europe to the great demesnes of Ireland, the name Musgrave & Co., Belfast came to represent the pinnacle of 19th-century ironwork. Founded in the heart of Victorian Belfast, Musgrave supplied an extraordinary range of cast iron fittings — from heating stoves and architectural railings to stable gear and tack room furnishings — to clients across Ireland, Britain and the continent. Royal commissions included fittings for King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Victoria, Princess Royal of Prussia, while at home, Musgrave’s products were installed in the stables and outbuildings of Irish aristocracy from Kildare to Kerry. Their foundry mark, often accompanied by the royal coat of arms and the cities Belfast – London – Paris, became a seal of trust, innovation, and refined functionality.

338

COACH HORN

a long brass horn used by drivers of stage coaches and mail carts, often blown as a warning or arrival signal.

339

PETERSBOROUGH WHIP AND BRASS

a traditional whip with decorative brass ferrules.

337

€100 - 200 336

€100 - 200

€50 - 100

CART JACK

a mechanical lifting device used to raise the axle of horse-drawn carts for maintenance.

€100 - 150

340

HOLLY WHIP

crafted from twisted holly branch, used for light driving or equestrian discipline.

341

COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS

a complete leather harness set.

€200 - 300

342

COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS

leather harness gear.

€200 - 300

343

COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS

suitable for use with delivery carts or small-scale farming, composed of leather straps and metal fittings.

€200 - 300

344

SPARES BAG

a canvas or leather utility bag containing assorted spare items, likely for carriage or stable use.

22 x 51 cm.

€50 - 100

345

COACHMAN’S COAT

a traditional long overcoat worn by carriage drivers, typically made of heavy wool or oilskin for weather protection.

€50 - 100

346

BUTTERMILK CHURN

a classic upright churn, likely in pine, used for the traditional preparation of buttermilk. 64 cm. high; 28 cm. diameter

€100 - 150

347 TWO MATCHING PAIRS OF MAHOGANY AND CAST METAL BRIDLE RACKS

all by Musgrave Patent, Belfast, these elegant stable fittings feature ornate cast iron supports and polished mahogany rails.

The Musgrave Legacy — Ironwork for Kings, Courts and Country Estates

From the royal stables of Europe to the great demesnes of Ireland, the name Musgrave & Co., Belfast came to represent the pinnacle of 19th-century ironwork. Founded in the heart of Victorian Belfast, Musgrave supplied an extraordinary range of cast iron fittings — from heating stoves and architectural railings to stable gear and tack room furnishings — to clients across Ireland, Britain and the continent.

Royal commissions included fittings for King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Victoria, Princess Royal of Prussia, while at home, Musgrave’s products were installed in the stables and outbuildings of Irish aristocracy from Kildare to Kerry. Their foundry mark, often accompanied by the royal coat of arms and the cities Belfast – London – Paris, became a seal of trust, innovation, and refined functionality.

€200 - 300

350

HARNESS

RACK / REINS HOLDER BRACKET

constructed in cast iron and wood, ideal for organising reins or harness in a stable setting.

€100 - 150

351

19TH-CENTURY STAINED

PINE SADDLE HORSE

with folding fall flaps converting into a table, fitted with drawers to each end, raised on square legs joined by a stretcher base. 123 cm. high; 122 cm. wide; 51 cm. deep

€100 - 200

352

COLLECTION OF GREEN GLASS RIBBED APOTHECARY BOTTLES

a striking group of early apothecary bottles, featuring ribbed surfaces, gilt labels and glass stoppers.

€100 - 200

353

COLLECTION

OF VICTORIAN APOTHECARY JARS

including Bristol blue glass jars with gilt script, representative of 19thcentury pharmaceutical storage.

€100 - 200

354

VICTORIAN DOMESTIC METALWARE

including copper kettle with burner, copper watering can, spouted copper pan marked North Euston, iron-banded oak costreal on stand, and brass-banded tree mug.

€100 - 200

355

VICTORIAN COROMANDEL SEWING BOX

inlaid with mother-of-pearl, fitted with lift-out tray and various period sewing accessories.

€100 - 200

356

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE WALL-MOUNTED SADDLE RACK

featuring five horizontal arms mounted on a rectangular pine backboard.

269 cm. wide

€100 - 200

357

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE WALLMOUNTED SADDLE RACK

with four horizontal hangers on a rectangular board, showing original painted surface.

260 cm. wide

€100 - 200

358

HIGH-QUALITY 19THCENTURY CAST IRON AND MAHOGANY SADDLE RACK

painted in red gesso, with curved cast iron arms and mahogany saddle rest.

€100 - 200

A FINE MARSTON LANDAU CARRIAGE, CIRCA 1908

BY JOHN MARSTON’S CARRIAGE WORKS LTD., BIRMINGHAM

Provenance: The Norman Brown Collection. With original folding hood, coach lamps, and painted monogram panel.

This rare and exceptionally well-preserved landau carriage was built circa 1908 by John Marston’s Carriage Works Ltd., a distinguished Birmingham coachbuilder known for its award-winning craftsmanship and bespoke vehicles. Based at 21–27 Bradford Street, the Marston firm was active from the mid-19th century through the early 20th, and by the Edwardian period had developed a reputation for producing refined town carriages, patent hansoms, hearses, and private landaus for a select clientele.

The landau was one of the most prestigious carriage types of the era—a full-bodied four-wheeled vehicle with a two-part folding roof and inward-facing seating, traditionally associated with formal arrivals and private travel. This example retains all the hallmarks of Marston’s late-period coachwork: finely lined panel paintwork in dark blue with vermilion detailing, original iron-rimmed wheels with wooden hubs, folding leather canopy, and monogrammed door panels—indicating commission for a specific family or estate. The interior is upholstered in leather.

Marston advertised its landaus in trade journals as early as 1887, and was still producing such carriages well into the first decade of the 20th century. A c.1900 advertisement noted a “fashionable landau… trimmed in morocco and cloth” available at their Bradford Street premises, affirming continued bespoke production even as the motorcar began to eclipse the horse-drawn vehicle. According to archival trade sources, Marston received over thirty awards for their innovations—including medals at the Adelaide Jubilee and Sydney Exhibitions of the 1880s—and by 1902 had reorganised as John Marston’s Carriage Works Ltd., continuing limited coachbuilding into the interwar years.

Academic studies of the British coachbuilding industry note that Marston’s landaus were made in small numbers and to high standards. A surviving example, nearly identical to the present lot, was offered at a UK auction in 2010 and noted for its royal blue paint and buttoned leather interior. Another landau attributed to Marston, complete with stamped coach lamps, resides in a private museum collection. According to Birmingham Carriage Works and Coachbuilders: 1840–1930, “Marston’s later landaus were as much a symbol of quiet affluence as they were practical transport—commissioned, not bought.”

This example comes from the dispersal of a private Irish museum devoted to transport and vernacular life. It is offered here with fine provenance, retaining original detailing and coachbuilder’s fittings, and stands as a rare surviving example of Birmingham’s once-renowned carriage trade.

€8,000 - 12,000

361

COMPLETE SET OF HARNESS

leather driving harnesses for horsedrawn transport or show use.

€200 - 300

365

PAIR OF EARLY 20THCENTURY TERRACOTTA TROUGHS

each of rectangular form.

€200 - 300

366 GREY PIERCE OF WEXFORD PLOUGH

Museum condition, a traditional single-furrow cast iron plough, painted grey, bearing the Pierce of Wexford maker’s name.

303.5 cm. high; 62 cm. wide

€150 - 250

GROUP OF TWO VICTORIAN CAST IRON AND WALNUT WALL-MOUNTED SADDLE RACKS

by Musgrave of Belfast, each stamped with maker’s name and registration diamond beneath.

The Musgrave Legacy — Ironwork for Kings, Courts and Country Estates

the larger: 62 cm. long; 33 cm. wide; 28cm high; the pair of smaller each: 50 cm. long; 33 cm. wide; 25 cm. high. “

€100 - 200 368

FRENCH SCHOOL (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

SERIES

OF FOUR SEQUENTIAL NARRATIVE WORKS: AU BEAU MOLLET, ROMÉO ET JULIETTE (X2), PARTIE DE

PÊCHE

Series of Four Sequential Narrative Works: Au Beau Mollet, Roméo et Juliette (x2), Partie de Pêche

Ink and wash with hand-colouring on paper

Each series comprising six vignette panels

Mounted under glass in period oak frames with brass title plaques

Each frame approx. 25 x 65 cm

A cohesive suite of four humorous and satirical narrative compositions, finely executed in ink and wash with hand-applied colour. These works, rendered in a sequential, almost proto-cinematic style, illustrate moments of romance, misadventure, and gentle social parody from the late 19th-century French popular imagination.

Au Beau Mollet: A flirtatious farce between a military gentleman and a woman with a wind-blown parasol, this sequence wittily undermines appearances and expectations, ending in classic visual humour.

& 3. Roméo et Juliette (two distinct interpretations): Loosely referencing the Shakespearean tragedy, these variations reinterpret romantic folly in period dress with ironic detachment and physical comedy.

Partie de Pêche: A coastal comedy of errors, where a fishing expedition devolves into chaos — likely a parody of masculine pride and seafaring bravado.

Executed with deft linework and subtle washes, each vignette captures theatrical expression, exaggerated gesture, and costume detail. The works reflect the visual language of 19th-century French illustrated satire and feuilleton art.

The series is presented in original oak frames, each with gilt-lined mounts and brass plaques identifying the titles. As a complete group, they offer a rare and highly decorative insight into the storytelling techniques and humour of Belle Époque visual culture.

369

BRASS ARCHITECTURAL SCROLL WALL LIGHT

370

of rectangular form, with entwined arch-forming panels.

28 cm. high; 15 cm. wide

€50 - 80

PAIR OF ALFRED AND HALES SQUARE CARRIAGE LAMPS

cast metal and glass lamps marked Alfred and Hales, designed to mount to horse-drawn carriages.

€200 - 300

371

19TH-CENTURY HARDWOOD BOOT JACK

crafted from solid hardwood, this practical device was used to remove boots without bending, a common utility in 19th-century rural homes.

61 cm. high; 39 cm. wide

€100 - 150

372

PAIR OF OVAL BRASS LAMPS

finely made carriage or coach lamps in brass with oval glazed panels.

€200 - 300

373

19TH-CENTURY DUTCH MARQUETRY SIDE CHAIR

with a scroll upholstered show frame back above an upholstered seat, raised on square tapered legs to the fore.

89 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 39 cm. deep

€50 - 80

374

19TH-CENTURY WOODEN BUTTER CHURN

of tapered stave form. Complete with lid and agitator.

124 cm. high; 41 cm. wide

€80 - 120

375

PAIR OF EARLY 20THCENTURY TERRACOTTA TROUGHS

each of rectangular form.

€200 - 300

376

PAIR OF EARLY 20THCENTURY TERRACOTTA TROUGHS

each of rectangular form.

€200 - 300

377

PAIR OF EARLY 20THCENTURY TERRACOTTA TROUGHS

each of rectangular form.

€200 - 300

378

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TERRACOTTA TROUGH of rectangular form.

€100 - 150

ARNOLD WILHELM MÖLLER (GERMAN, 1860–1944)

Arnold Wilhelm Möller (German, 1860–1944)

Autumn Ploughing

Oil on canvas, signed lower right

Presented in a period gilt frame with foliate crest and scroll moulding

Depicting a pair of horses labouring across freshly turned earth, Autumn Ploughing captures a moment of agricultural intensity beneath a pale, overcast sky. Möller’s brushwork is vigorous and expressive, particularly in the richly textured soil and atmospheric light that falls across the furrows. The composition emphasises the relationship between man, animal, and land — a recurring theme in Möller’s oeuvre.

Möller trained in the late 19th century and became known for his rural genre scenes, where working life and seasonal rhythms are observed with both realism and painterly lyricism. In this work, his palette of earthy reds, soft greys, and ochres evokes the fading light of late autumn, while the physicality of the horses is rendered with skill and immediacy.

The original giltwood frame, with acanthus and scroll embellishments, enhances the painting’s historic character and presence.

Canvas: approx. 50 x 70 cm; Frame: approx. 70 x 90 cm

€400 - 600

FINE PENNY-FARTHING HIGH-WHEEL BICYCLE, C. 1880

Unmarked, likely British manufacture

A striking example of 19th-century cycling innovation, this high-wheel bicycle — commonly known as a pennyfarthing — dates to circa 1880 and reflects the bold spirit of Victorian engineering. With its towering 52-inch front wheel and diminutive rear wheel, this machine speaks to a time when speed, spectacle, and stamina were the hallmarks of personal transport.

Constructed with a forged iron frame and wire-spoked wheels clad in solid rubber, this bicycle features a sprung leather saddle, wooden handle grips, and a spoon brake — all hallmarks of its era. Though unmarked, the design closely follows the Coventry tradition, echoing the work of Rudge, Humber, or other leading British makers of the day. The stepped mounting peg, mustache handlebars, and elegant backbone are classic traits of the high-wheeled “ordinary” bicycle — so-called to distinguish it from the later, safer machines that replaced it. For a brief and daring moment in the 1880s, these machines ruled the roads. They were expensive, physically demanding, and occasionally unforgiving. Riders were often seen coasting down hills with their legs thrown over the handlebars — a practical technique to avoid a headlong tumble, known then as “taking a header.” Despite the risks, the penny-farthing became a powerful symbol of modernity and freedom, championed by athletic gentlemen and cycling clubs across Britain and Ireland.

€4000 - 6000

396

19TH-CENTURY PINE WAXED KITCHEN DRESSER

a traditional Irish kitchen dresser, the upper open shelf back set above two drawers and two fielded panelled doors, crafted in pine and finished in natural wax.

202cm. high; 150 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€500 - 800

399

19TH-CENTURY OAK REFECTORY TAVERN

TABLE

the solid rectangular top raised on panelled trestle-style ends, joined by a central stretcher; of substantial construction, typical of tavern or communal dining use.

65 cm. high; 100 cm. wide; 53 cm. deep

€250 - 350

397

19TH-CENTURY KITCHEN SERVING TABLE

with a rectangular top above three short drawers, raised on turned legs; a functional piece reflecting rural kitchen traditions.

75 cm. high; 138 cm. wide; 52 cm. deep

€300 - 500

400

19TH-CENTURY PINE SETTLE BED

with a six-panel back above a hinged rectangular seat, formerly used as both seating and bedding in rural cottages.

128 x 190 x 59 cm.

€1000 - 1500

398

19TH-CENTURY WICKER AND BAMBOO CHILD’S CRADLE

lightweight in construction, raised on four splayed bamboo legs; a rare surviving example of 19th-century vernacular nursery furniture.

78 cm. high; 97 cm. wide; 49 cm. deep

€150 - 250

401

GEORGIAN PINE KITCHEN TABLE

the rectangular top above a single drawer, supported by square legs joined by a robust double stretcher rail; a fine example of early 19thcentury Irish craftsmanship.

76 cm. high; 120 cm. wide; 66 cm. deep

€250 - 350

402 GEORGIAN PINE WASHSTAND

retaining original painted finish, with a rectangular top framed by a three-quarter gallery back, standing on square legs joined by a lower shelf.

87 cm. high; 120 cm. wide; 50 cm. deep

€250 - 350

405

LARGE DUG OUT METALBOUND VESSEL

of deep tapering cylindrical form, bound with metal bands and fitted with two loop side handles; likely used for agricultural or dairy purposes.

38 cm. high; 42 cm. wide

€250 - 350

403 19TH-CENTURY CHILD’S HIGHCHAIR

a charming vernacular highchair, traditionally constructed.

90 cm. high; 35 cm. wide

€100 - 150

406

UNUSUAL IRISH ARTS AND CRAFTS SIDE CABINET

featuring a single cupboard door with carved harp and shamrock motif, emblematic of Irish national identity and Arts and Crafts influence.

100 cm. high; 84 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep

€250 - 350

404

19TH-CENTURY SMOKER’S BOW / CAPTAIN’S CHAIR

retaining traces of its original painted surface, with curved arms and shaped backrest, raised on turned legs joined by stretchers.

82 cm. high; 50 cm. wide

€100 - 150

407

LARGE EARLY DUG OUT VESSEL

with carved mask detail and fitted with a forged iron swing handle; possibly a ceremonial or storage piece of considerable age.

34 cm. high; 38 cm. wide

€300 - 500

408 PAIR OF COACH LAMPS

a matched pair of 19th-century carriage lamps, likely brass or copper mounted, designed to be fixed to the sides of a horse-drawn vehicle.

50 cm. high; 12 cm. wide

€300 - 500

409 GRAIN SEWING FIDDLE

“AERO” Broadcast Hand Seed Sower; a manual sowing device with canvas bag, used in scattering seed by hand across farmland.

€150 - 250

411

UNUSUAL 19TH-CENTURY DRIFTWOOD ARMCHAIR

West of Ireland; constructed from naturally weathered driftwood, a unique example of improvised rural craftsmanship.

92 cm. high; 46 cm. wide

€1000 - 1500

412

19TH-CENTURY SUGAN CHAIR

West of Ireland; a vernacular chair with traditional sugan (straw rope) seat now missing, typically used in rural cottages.

85 cm. high; 90 cm. wide

€100 - 150

410 COPPER BACKSACK SPRAYER

marked “MYSTO Your Guarantee”, a copper agricultural sprayer with leather straps, used in applying liquid treatments to crops.

45 x 45 cm.

€100 - 150

413 19TH-CENTURY PINE SCHOOL DESK

with rectangular top above an open kneehole, raised on square legs joined by stretcher rails; typical of one-room schoolhouse furniture.

76 cm. high; 70 cm. wide; 50 cm. deep

€100 - 150

414

19TH-CENTURY PINE KITCHEN BENCH

in original white-painted finish, the long rectangular seat supported by sturdy block legs; utilitarian and designed for daily use in the kitchen or scullery.

48 cm. high; 153 cm. wide; 26 cm. deep

€200 - 300

417

PRIMITIVE DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN CHEST

a folk-crafted chest of drawers made from salvaged driftwood, the square top above eight small drawers; an evocative piece of coastal cottage furniture.

54 cm. high; 61 cm. wide; 32 cm. deep

€150 - 250

415

19TH-CENTURY ASH BLOOD LETTING STOOL

a rare medical relic of vernacular form, traditionally used during bloodletting procedures, raised on four splayed legs for stability.

50 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 30 cm. deep

€150 - 250

418

19TH-CENTURY CARVED WOOD ROCKING HORSE

a traditional child’s toy with shaped body and head, raised on a curved rocker base; hand-crafted and retaining a charming period character.

98 cm. high; 110 cm. long

€250 - 350

416

19TH-CENTURY ASH AND PINE SUGAN CHAIR

the railed back above a square frame seat once bound with straw rope (sugan), raised on square legs joined by stretchers; an authentic example of rural seating.

68 cm. high; 44 cm. wide; 32 cm. deep

€200 - 300

419

19TH-CENTURY PINE KITCHEN DRESS

in original white-painted finish, with an open-shelved back above two long drawers and three lower panelled doors; a substantial domestic piece.

215 cm. high; 288 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

420

19TH-CENTURY PINE KITCHEN CABINET

featuring two geometrically glazed upper doors over a pair of panelled lower doors; a practical and decorative storage unit in solid pine.

195 cm. high; 140 cm. wide; 44 cm. deep

€500 - 800

423

RARE RUSH LIGHT

a scarce early lighting device, the conical tripod base with cut-out detailing supporting a clamping arm once used to hold burning rushes or tapers.

88 cm. high; 19 cm. wide

€250 - 350

421

PAIR 19TH-CENTURY HIGH STOOLS

each stool with a square seat, raised on turned legs joined by ring stretcher rails; robust and ideal for kitchen or bar use.

76 cm. high; 37 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€300 - 500

424

GEORGIAN PINE FLOOR STANDING PLATE RACK

a three-tier open rack for the display and drying of plates, retaining traces of original surface and country house patina.

120 cm. high; 115 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

422

19TH-CENTURY IRISH PINE SPINNING WHEEL

a fine example of traditional domestic textile production, with hand-turned components and typical Irish form.

103 cm. high; 110 cm. wide

€300 - 500

425

RARE 18TH-CENTURY IRISH ASH DUG OUT CHAIR

of naturalistic form, hand-carved from a single trunk, with deeply worn surfaces and bold primitive character.

78 cm. high; 52 cm. wide

€2000 - 3000

426

19TH-CENTURY OAK KITCHEN DRESSER

the upper section with open shelves flanked by two glazed doors, over a base with three short drawers and two panelled cupboards.

210 cm. high; 160 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€600 - 900

429

19TH-CENTURY PINE WARDROBE

with a single full-length door above two short drawers, furnished with brass handles; a simple and functional storage piece.

210 cm. high; 150 cm. wide; 50 cm. deep

€250 - 350

427

19TH-CENTURY PINE DROP LEAF KITCHEN

TABLE

the rectangular top with hinged drop leaves at either side, raised on turned legs; a compact and practical design.

79 cm. high; 121 cm. wide; 72 cm. deep

€150 - 250

430

19TH-CENTURY PINE HALL COFFER

a sturdy chest with hinged lid and plain panelled sides; commonly used in entrance halls for the storage of boots, cloaks or household goods.

55 cm. high; 112 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€150 - 250

428

19TH-CENTURY PINE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

TABLE the thick rectangular top supported on boldly turned legs; a central feature in any working rural kitchen.

75 cm. high; 184 cm. wide; 92 cm. deep

€600 - 900

431

19TH-CENTURY PINE FOOD CUPBOARD

comprising two upper cupboard doors above a pair of short drawers, with round wooden knobs; used for storing dried goods and kitchenware.

80 cm. high; 76 cm. wide

€200 - 300

432

VICTORIAN PINE CLERK’S DESK

with sloped writing surface above a single drawer and cupboard door, raised on shaped bracket feet; typical of rural post offices or schools.

112 cm. high; 62 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep

€150 - 250

435

GEORGIAN PINE KITCHEN DRESSER

the top section with three hanging shelves over a lower press with two fielded panelled doors, retaining original painted surface.

194 cm. high; 131 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep

€1000 - 1500

433

19TH-CENTURY PINE KITCHEN STOOL

the elongated rectangular top with D-shaped ends, raised on square supports; a utilitarian item with pleasing wear.

45 cm. high; 85 cm. wide

€100 - 150

436

GEORGIAN PINE WALLMOUNTED SPIT RACK

with two narrow shelves used for hanging spits or utensils; a rare surviving kitchen fixture in pine. 114 x 110 cm.

€300 - 500

434

SET OF SEVEN 19THCENTURY KITCHEN CHAIRS

each in blue-painted finish, with shaped backrest and legs joined by stretcher rails; well-worn and full of country charm.

83 cm. high; 48 cm. wide

€200 - 300

437

VICTORIAN BRASS AND IRON DOUBLE BED with cast fleur-de-lys motif finials to the head and footboards; an attractive example of late 19thcentury iron bedstead design. 153 x 138 cm.

€200 - 300

438

IRISH FAMINE CHAIR

a humble example of vernacular seating from the Famine period, painted green and showing ageappropriate wear.

86 cm. high; 60 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€300 - 500

441

19TH-CENTURY PINE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN CUPBOARD

a generous two-door press enclosing shelving over two short and three long drawers, raised on bracket feet; used for storage of food and household wares.

190 cm. high; 120 cm. wide; 56 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

439

VICTORIAN PINE

KITCHEN TABLE

with rectangular top supported on turned legs; solid and serviceable.

79 cm. high; 198 cm. wide; 90 cm. deep

€500 - 800

440

PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY

PINE SUGAN CHAIRS

West of Ireland; each with railed back and square legs joined by stretchers.

83 cm. high; 49 cm. wide

€400 - 600

442

SET OF SIX 19THCENTURY PINE KITCHEN DINING CHAIRS

each retaining original scumblepainted finish, with shaped backs and turned legs.

81 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€400 - 600

443

PINE SUGAN CHAIR

painted red, with a simple railed back and squared frame, once bound with straw rope; a rustic and expressive Irish form.

93 cm. high; 48 cm. wide

€150 - 250

444

19TH-CENTURY SCUMBLE PINE SUGAN CHAIR

with square legs and stretchers, retaining original scumble finish; typical of rural cottage furnishings in the West of Ireland.

86 cm. high; 47 cm. wide

€150 - 250

447

GEORGIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS

in original painted finish, comprising two short and two long drawers, furnished with brass scroll handles; a fine example of Georgian domestic storage.

78 cm. high; 55 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€200 - 300

445

19TH-CENTURY

MAHOGANY OFFICE CABINET

a substantial office storage cabinet, fitted with four panelled doors opening to a fully equipped interior, likely used for documents or ledgers.

200 cm. high; 156 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€300 - 500

448

VICTORIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS

featuring a three-quarter gallery back above an arrangement of two short and two long drawers, with turned wooden knobs and bun feet.

110 cm. high; 100 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€250 - 350

446

GEORGIAN PERIOD PINE CHILD’S CRADLE

a simple pine cradle from the Georgian period, traditionally constructed with slatted sides and gently curved rockers.

55 cm. high; 95 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€200 - 300

449

19TH-CENTURY SUGAN CHAIR

in original blue paint, the sugan seat between scroll fronted arms, raised on square legs.

78 cm. high; 54 cm. wide; 56 cm. deep

€200 - 300

450

19TH-CENTURY ASH

THREE-LEG HEDGE CHAIR

Co. Sligo; a primitive seating form, typical of hedge schools or rural homes, made from ash with three splayed legs and a simple slat back.

71 cm. high; 50 cm. wide

€300 - 500

453

TAVERN AERO TABLE

a modernist-style square top table raised on four square ebonystained legs; likely used in a bar or tavern setting.

78 cm. high; 62 cm. wide; 61 cm. deep

€300 - 500

451

19TH-CENTURY TWOMAN TURF CARRIER

a robust hand-crafted implement, painted and designed for carrying turf, with twin side handles for cooperative use.

57 cm. high; 210 cm. wide; 80 cm. deep

€300 - 500

454

PINE TAVERN TABLE

a functional tavern table with a rectangular top, raised on solid panel supports joined by a central stretcher rail.

70 cm. high; 106 cm. wide; 37 cm. deep

€150 - 250

452

19TH-CENTURY ASH

KITCHEN SUGAN ARMCHAIR

of traditional form, with a strawbound seat between shaped arms, raised on square legs; a staple in rural Irish kitchens.

90 cm. high; 48 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep

€300 - 500

455

ALUMINIUM TUB BATH

a lightweight portable bath with integral soap shelf.

75 cm. high; 53 cm. wide

€80 - 120

456

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY PINE TRUNK / COFFEE

TABLE in original scumble paint, with a hinged rectangular lid opening to generous internal storage; adaptable as a coffee table.

71 cm. high; 160 cm. wide; 65 cm. deep

€300 - 500

459

WILLIAM IV PINE CLERK’S DESK

with original scumble finish, featuring a sloped top that opens to a writing compartment, above a single drawer and twin panelled doors, raised on scroll feet.

132 cm. high; 70 cm. wide; 51 cm. deep

€400 - 600

457

19TH-CENTURY METALBOUND BUTTER CHURN

of tapered cylindrical form, fitted with iron bands for strength; a traditional dairy tool.

80 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€200 - 300

460

VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS

retaining original scumble paint, with a gallery back over three drawers and a single cupboard door, supported on ball feet. 108 cm. high; 121 cm. wide; 51 cm. deep

€350 - 550

458

19TH-CENTURY PINE COFFER

in original scumble paint, a storage chest raised on shaped bracket feet; a classic example of vernacular utility furniture.

60 cm. high; 92 cm. wide; 55 cm. deep

€200 - 300

461

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE SIDE TABLE

with rectangular top and single drawer, raised on square legs joined by an X-stretcher; in worn painted finish.

76 cm. high; 61 cm. wide; 38 cm. deep

€200 - 300

462

PINE KITCHEN TABLE

of simple rectangular form, raised on square legs; a functional table of modest proportions.

76 cm. high; 106 cm. wide; 60 cm. deep

€150 - 250

465

GEORGIAN PINE KITCHEN DRESSER

in original red paint, the upper section with three open shelves above a two-door base flanked by short drawers.

236 cm. high; 135 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€700 - 900

463

19TH-CENTURY PAINTED PINE BEDROOM CHEST

comprising two short and two long drawers; finished in original paint with a mellow, timeworn patina.

83 cm. high; 87 cm. wide; 42 cm. deep

€200 - 300

466

19TH-CENTURY PINE BENCH

in original red paint, a long kitchen bench with rustic construction and aged surface.

73 cm. high; 104 cm. wide; 40 cm. deep

€300 - 500

464

RARE 18TH-CENTURY ASH KITCHEN HEDGE CHAIR

an early and scarce example of Irish vernacular seating, with visible original repairs attesting to its long service life.

65 cm. high; 61 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

467

19TH-CENTURY PINE SUGAN CHAIR

in original red paint, with square back and frame, traditionally ropeseated.

92 cm. high; 52 cm. wide

€250 - 350

468

19TH-CENTURY PINE

TABLE TOP WRITING

SLOPE

with a three-quarter gallery back, the sloped lid opening to reveal a fitted interior for stationery or documents.

27 cm. high; 48 cm. wide; 41 cm. deep

€100 - 150

471

STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP

a 19th-century ceramic group depicting a man and woman, in typical brightly coloured glaze.

33 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€50 - 80

469

19TH-CENTURY FAMINE

CHAIR

a rustic armchair from the mid-19th century, with plain construction and scroll-shaped arms, evocative of the Great Famine period.

77 cm. high; 60 cm. wide

€600 - 800

470

19TH-CENTURY GLAZED POTTERY WATER FILTER

fitted with a brass tap; a utilitarian item used to filter drinking water in the domestic kitchen.

34 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€50 - 80

472

STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP

depicting a Scottish man and woman in traditional attire; typical of Victorian Staffordshire figurative ceramics.

34 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€50 - 80

473

SET OF 6 CERAMIC PORRIDGE BOWLS

each with matching glaze and form; a domestic tableware staple. 9 cm. high; 15 cm. wide

€50 - 80

474

LARGE SPONGEWARE

JUG

decorated with Celtic motif bands, furnished with a spout and scroll handle; a distinctive example of Irish folk pottery.

20 cm. high; 24 cm. wide

€80 - 120

475

LARGE SPONGEWARE

JUG with vibrant peacock decoration and scroll handle; a charming piece of decorative Irish earthenware.

22 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€80 - 120

477

PAINTED PINE WALLHANGING CANDLE BOX

a traditional candle storage box with shaped back and painted surface, designed to hang on the wall for ease of access.

33 cm. high; 14 cm. wide; 13 cm. deep

€80 - 120

476

19TH-CENTURY GLAZED TERRACOTTA 5LB DAIRY BOWL

marked “Buttercup Dairy Co.”; once used for measuring or mixing dairy products.

18 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€150 - 250

478

GLAZED POTTERY COW CREAMER

a novelty creamer in the form of a cow, standing on an oval base, with pouring spout and tail handle. 13 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€50 - 80

479

GLAZED POTTERY HENON-NEST

a traditional figural dish with removable lid, in the form of a nesting hen, used for storing eggs or treats.

18 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€50 - 80

480

19TH-CENTURY CARVED WOOD ROSARY BEADS

a complete set of rosary beads, finely carved in wood and reflecting devotional practice. 120 cm. long

€100 - 150

483

2 PINE WALL-HANGING SALT BOXES

each with a hinged lid and hole for wall mounting; once used to store salt near the hearth. 24 cm. high; 10 cm. wide

€100 - 150

481

19TH-CENTURY COPPER AND IRON PAWN BROKER’S ADVERTISING SIGN

a striking and rare shop front sign, constructed in copper and iron, used to identify pawn shops in the 19th century.

90 x 110 cm.

€200 - 300

484

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with vegetable and leaf motifs; a classic piece of Irish domestic pottery. 13 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€100 - 150

482 TILLEY LAMP

a pressurised kerosene lamp with glass chimney and swing handle; widely used in rural homes before electrification.

€80 - 120

485

EAMON DE VALERA ENGRAVED IRISH GLASS TUMBLER

raised on a circular foot, commemoratively engraved with the name of Ireland’s former President and Taoiseach. 17 cm. high; 9 cm. wide

€50 - 80

486 COMMEMORATIVE PORCELAIN JUG

decorated with a portrait of Arthur Griffith, one of the founding fathers of the Irish Free State.

19 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€200 - 300

487

STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE

depicting the famous Waterfordborn actor Edmund Kean as Richard III, a character he famously portrayed on stage.

24 cm. high; 17 cm. wide

€50 - 80

489 SPONGEWARE MILK JUG

decorated with harp and shamrock motifs; emblematic of Irish national identity and vernacular pottery. 12 cm. high; 13 cm. wide

€80 - 120

490

19TH-CENTURY METAL QUARTER GALLON SKILLET POT

raised on three short legs, this small cast-iron pot was likely used for heating liquids or making sauces over an open fire. 14 cm. high; 17 cm. wide

€150 - 250

488

GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY IRELAND PORCELAIN DRINKING MUG

with printed railway insignia and fitted with handle; a piece of transport heritage. 10 cm. high; 14 cm. wide

€80 - 120

491

SET OF 6 MUGS

each with floral transfer decoration and shaped handles. 10 cm. high; 12 cm. wide

€100 - 150

492

IRON SHOEMAKER’S LAST

a traditional cobbler’s tool for shaping and repairing shoes, with a heavy cast-iron base.

15 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€80 - 120

493 GRANITE MORTAR AND PESTLE

a hand-carved mortar and matching pestle, used for grinding herbs or spices.

10 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€50 - 80

495

PAIR OF TREE WARE CANDLESTICKS

a pair of rustic candlesticks turned from natural tree segments, showcasing the texture and form of the original wood.

38 cm. high; 12 cm. wide

€50 - 80

496

19TH-CENTURY PINE STAVE-BOUND FLOUR BIN

a traditionally constructed cylindrical flour bin, with vertical staves bound by iron straps; a classic rural storage piece.

30 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€80 - 120

494

19H-CENTURY IRON KETTLE

with rounded body and swing handle; designed for hearth use. 30 x 30 cm.

€50 - 80

497

19TH-CENTURY FORGED IRON BREAD HARDENER featuring wave-form decorative elements, this rare tool was used to maintain the firmness of bread crusts over heat.

43 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€250 - 350

498

LARGE 19TH-CENTURY

COPPER SWINGING TUB

marked Brown & Son, London; of generous proportions, with side handles, mounted on a cast iron stand for fireplace use.

115 cm. high; 75 cm. wide

€200 - 300

501 19TH-CENTURY ELKIN

KNIGHT ‘HANNIBAL WARE’ PORCELAIN BASIN

a blue and white porcelain basin, decorated in classical scenes associated with the Hannibal series by Elkin Knight.

12 cm. high; 34 cm. wide

€80 - 120

499 SET OF SIX 19THCENTURY ARKLOW WARE ‘ÉIRE’ SPONGEWARE MUGS

each decorated with a floral pattern band, indicative of Irish spongeware from the renowned Arklow Pottery.

10 cm. high; 13 cm. wide

€200 - 300

502

LARGE SPONGEWARE BASIN

decorated with a bold floral pattern around the inner and outer rim; a fine display or utility piece. 15 cm. high; 35 cm. wide

€200 - 300

500

19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE PORRIDGE BOWL

with sponge-stamped decoration and inscribed motto: “Keep your breath to cool your parritch.” 17 cm. diameter

€200 - 300

503

SPONGEWARE PORRIDGE BOWL

decorated with floral motifs and bearing the phrase: “It’s a long way to Tipperary.” 17 cm. diameter

€150 - 250

504

COLLECTION OF 6

SPONGEWARE BOWLS

each with unique floral decoration, typical of 19th-century Irish country pottery.

€150 - 250

505

19TH-CENTURY WOODEN GRAIN MEASURE

lead-lined interior, used for measuring dry goods; showing signs of prolonged use. 15 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€100 - 150

507

FIRST PERIOD BELLEEK PLATTER

early Belleek porcelain with floral pattern decoration, notable for its translucency and delicacy. 38 cm. high; 45 cm. wide

€100 - 150

508

PRINT: LORD LURGAN AND MASTER MCGRATH

a framed print portrait of Lord Lurgan and his famous greyhound, Master McGrath, one of Ireland’s celebrated racing dogs. 63 x 53 cm.

€300 - 500

506

19TH-CENTURY PINE

STAVE-BOUND WATER VESSEL

with side handle, coopered in construction, once used for domestic water storage or transport. 25 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€150 - 250

509

LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PLATTER

decorated in the traditional Willow pattern. 42 x 53 cm.

€100 - 150

510

LARGE GLAZED POTTERY WATER FILTER

with fitted lid and brass tap, inscribed “Maguire and Son, Dublin”; a domestic water purifier.

45 cm. high; 25 cm. wide

€100 - 150

511 VINTAGE BAKELITE RADIO

an early 20th-century radio housed in a brown Bakelite case, representative of post-war design.

33 x 26 cm.

€80 - 120

513

19TH-CENTURY FORGED IRON MEAT HANGER of circular form, used for hanging meats from the ceiling or fireplace crane.

21 x 30 cm.

€100 - 150

514 GEORGIAN PINE MODEL OF AN IRISH KITCHEN DRESSER

a detailed miniature in original scumble paint, possibly apprenticemade, replicating traditional Irish kitchen furniture.

44 cm. high; 26 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep

€200 - 300

512

LARGE SPONGEWARE JUG

decorated with a central stag’s head motif and fitted with scroll handle; a striking example of Irish spongeware.

24 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€100 - 150

515

TAXIDERMY: BARN OWL

mounted on a decorative wall bracket, the owl preserved in a lifelike pose; evocative of Irish wildlife.

36 x 18 cm.

€100 - 152

516

19TH-CENTURY PINE WALL BRACKET

fitted with mirror and small candle drawer; a decorative and functional hallway or bedroom accessory.

81 x 19 cm.

€150 - 250

519

GROUP OF 6

SPONGEWARE MUGS

each individually decorated with various transfer motifs; a cheerful collection of everyday Irish ware.

€100 - 150

517

HAND-PAINTED

PORCELAIN TOBACCO JAR AND COVER

decorated with floral motifs and possibly inscribed, with fitted domed lid.

18 x 15 cm.

€50 - 80

520

CARVED BOG OAK TRUNCHEON

with deeply carved shamrock decoration, likely used ceremonially or decoratively. 25 cm. long

€100 - 150

518

LARGE SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with a repeating rose pattern band around the rim and centre.

11 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€150 - 250

521

TWO 19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE BOWLS

one decorated with a green band, the other with a blue floral border; typical of rural kitchen use. 10 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€300 - 500

522

LARGE SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with alternating red and blue flower band design; a vibrant piece of utilitarian pottery. 12 cm. high; 24 cm. wide

€200 - 300

525

GROUP OF 5 19THCENTURY SPONGEWEARE MUGS

each with individual transfer decoration, representing typical rural ceramic wares.

€100 - 150

523

TWO 19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE BOWLS

each decorated with floral motifs in varied palettes; showing signs of use.

9 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€150 - 250

526

19TH-CENTURY ARKLOW

WARE SPONGEWARE BOWL, WITH COMPANION

decorated with alternating orange and blue flowers, together with another matching bowl.

€100 - 150

524

TWO 19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE BOWLS

one featuring floral decoration, the other with leafy patterns; both of traditional Irish design.

€200 - 300

527

GROUP OF 5 CERAMIC MILK JUGS

each differently decorated, showcasing a variety of floral and pastoral transfer scenes. 21 cm.

€50 - 80

528

SPONGEWARE BOWL

with deep blue sponge band pattern around rim and centre. 10 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€100 - 150

529 PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE

FIGURES

each depicting a lion with inset glass eyes; a decorative Victorian mantelpiece pair.

30 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€100 - 150

531

COLLECTION OF 4 ADVERTISING TINS

including Peek Frean Cheeselets, Amaretti Virginia, Turnwright’s Chocolate Bon-Bons, and one other; all retaining bright lithographed labels.

€100 - 150

532

19TH-CENTURY METAL SKILLET POT

a small iron cooking pot with swing handle, for hearthside use. 16 cm. high; 22 cm. wide

€100 - 150

530

TWO CARICATURE MUGS

each hand-painted with humorous facial features and expressions. 10 cm. high; 13 cm. wide

€200 - 300

533

EIRE METAL WALL PLAQUE

a decorative wall plaque featuring Irish national imagery and the word “Éire”. 28 x 19 cm.

€80 - 120

534

PAIR OF PRIMITIVE TWISTED IRON CANDLESTICKS

each with hand-forged spiral stem raised on a circular wooden base; early domestic lighting implements.

16 cm. high; 14 cm. wide

€200 - 300

537

19TH-CENTURY PINE

WATCHMAKER’S CABINET

fitted with a series of short and long drawers, used for storing tools and small parts; retaining original finish.

46 cm. high; 32 cm. wide; 24 cm. deep

€250 - 350

535

2 TREEN WARE BUTTER PRINTS

one carved with a leaf motif, the other with a swan; used for decorating butter in rural dairies. 17 x 11 cm.

€100 - 150

538

TWO TREEN WARE BUTTER PRINTS

one carved with a thistle, the other with a leaf; typical of 19th-century Irish dairy equipment. 8 x 10 cm.

€80 - 120

536

1932 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

COMMEMORATIVE PLATE produced by John Maddock and Sons; decorated with symbolic imagery relating to the International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin.

26 cm.

€80 - 120

539

19TH-CENTURY PINE OVAL STAVE FLOUR BIN AND COVER coopered oval bin with fitted wooden lid, once used for flour storage in country kitchens. 27 cm. high; 23 cm. wide; 17 cm. deep

€150 - 250

540

LITTLE COTTAGE

POTTERY IRELAND MUG

decorated with a plaque marked “Dundalk”; a souvenir-style mug in typical Irish cottage pottery glaze. 12 cm. high; 14 cm. wide

€50 - 80

543

COLLECTION OF 5 MILK JUGS

each decorated with transfer designs in floral and scenic themes.

30 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€100 - 150

541

TAXIDERMY: BROWN TROUT

weighing 4lb 10oz, caught in 1985, preserved in a glass-fronted case with painted scenic background. 25 cm. high; 64 cm. wide; 13 cm. deep

€200 - 300

544

19TH-CENTURY IRON RUSH LIGHT

a rare survivor of early lighting technology, raised on a circular tapered wooden base, with iron clamp arm for holding rush or taper.

30 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€250 - 350

542

TAXIDERMY: LARGE OWL

mounted in a glass display case, identified as possibly one of the world’s larger owl species.

66 x 42 x 27 cm.

€500 - 800

545

SET OF 3 POLISHED METAL MILK CANS of varying sizes, each with side handles and lidded tops; traditionally used for the transportation of milk on farms and to creameries.

35 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€150 - 250

546

TILLEY LAMP

a classic pressurised kerosene lamp with swing handle, commonly used for rural lighting prior to electrification.

35 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€80 - 120

549

19TH-CENTURY IRON RUSH LIGHT

an early domestic lighting device, with clamp arm and taper holder, mounted on a finely turned fruitwood base.

33 cm. high; 9 cm. wide

€250 - 350

547

19TH-CENTURY CARVED CORK WOOD DECOY DUCK

a hand-carved and painted corkwood duck decoy, used by sportsmen for wildfowling in wetlands and loughs.

21 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€150 - 250

550

19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE BASIN

decorated with a pink fleur-de-lis border design; a colourful and functional piece of rural Irish tableware.

13 cm. high; 32 cm. wide

€80 - 120

548

THE DAIRY ENGINEERING CO., BACHELOR’S WALK, DUBLIN DAIRY BOWL

a glazed ceramic bowl with transfer decoration of a cow, inscribed with the maker’s mark and fitted with side handles.

25 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€1500 - 2500

551

19TH-CENTURY SPONGEWARE VESSEL MEASURE

with wheatsheaf motif and side handle, traditionally used for portioning liquids or grain.

16 cm. high; 15 cm. wide

€100 - 150

552

LARGE SPONGEWARE BOWL

decorated with green and red floral sprays in sponge technique; a vibrant and usable kitchen piece. 13 cm. high; 24 cm. wide

€150 - 250

555

19TH-CENTURY PINE

STAVE-BOUND FLOUR BIN

with domed cover and tapering sides, fitted with a swing handle; a practical kitchen storage piece of coopered form.

25 cm. high; 27 cm. wide

€150 - 250

553

SET OF 3 POLISHED PEWTER MEASURES

graduated in size, traditionally used in markets and alehouses for standardising liquid measures. Largest: 26 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€150 - 250

556

19TH-CENTURY ANTLER CHAIR

constructed from natural antler, with hide seat and back, raised on four hoof-shaped feet; a rare example of rustic hunting lodge furniture.

68 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€150 - 250

554

GLAZED POTTERY

GROUP: TWO DOGS IN A BARREL

a charming figural novelty group of two dogs peering out from a barrel, glazed in bright enamel colours.

28 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€50 - 80

557

COLLECTION OF THREE BLOW LAMPS

a trio of early blow lamps in brass and steel.

€100 - 150

558

19TH-CENTURY

GLAZED POTTERY SALT DISPENSER

inscribed Mrs. Barbour 9th Dec. 1879, likely a personalised household piece with pouring spout.

30 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€200 - 300

561

19TH-CENTURY COAL ISLAND SLIPWARE

GLAZED TERRACOTTA

DAIRY BOWL

a deep terracotta bowl with rich slip glaze, originating from the Coal Island pottery tradition in Ulster.

15 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€200 - 300

559

GARNIER AND MOURET, MARSEILLE POTTERY JUG

in the form of a seated pig, glazed and finely modelled; a whimsical example of 19th-century continental faience.

22 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€100 - 150

562

19TH-CENTURY GLAZED POTTERY MAYPOLE

DAIRY BUTTER BOWL

from Cork, of 4lb capacity; a functional and collectible item with rich glaze finish.

15 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€80 - 120

560

19TH-CENTURY

SPONGEWARE MUG AND BOWL

each with hand-applied farming scenes in sponge technique; expressive examples of Irish folk pottery.

€150 - 250

563

18TH-CENTURY

FRUITWOOD IRISH PENAL CROSS

a hand-carved devotional cross, made discreetly during the Penal era, likely worn or kept hidden in personal possession.

36 x 9 cm.

€500 - 800

564

MODEL OF AN EARLY SAILING SHIP

wooden model with rigging and mounted on a display base; evocative of maritime trade and exploration.

60 cm. high; 60 cm. wide

€100 - 150

567

19TH-CENTURY FORGED IRON RUSH NIP

an early lighting implement for clamping and burning rushes, raised on a simple tripod base.

57 cm. high; 26 cm. wide

€200 - 300

565

EKCO VINTAGE

BACKSLIDE RADIO

a streamlined 20th-century radio set in brown Bakelite casing, by EKCO.

28 x 28 cm.

€50 - 80

566

LARGE TRANSFER WARE BASIN

decorated with rural farming scenes in dark glaze; robust and collectible domestic ware.

15 x 40 cm.

€150 - 250

568

EARLY SHILLELAGH

a traditional Irish walking stick or club, formed from a gnarled branch, blackened through aging and use.

58 x 11 cm.

€150 - 250

569

19TH-CENTURY PINE WALL-HANGING CANDLE BOX

in original paint, with hinged lid and shaped backplate for mounting; used to store candles near hearth or hallway.

32 cm. high; 17 cm. wide; 13 cm. deep

€150 - 250

570

19TH-CENTURY

SYCAMORE TREEN BUTTER BOWL

a shallow circular bowl, turned from a single piece of sycamore; used in domestic butter making. 13 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€150 - 250

573

19TH-CENTURY

STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP

depicting a milkmaid with a cow, against a stylised backdrop incorporating willow pattern motifs. 15 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€150 - 250

571

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

CARVED WOOD CRUCIFIX

finely carved with detailed Corpus Christi, likely a devotional piece from a chapel or private altar. 55 x 24 cm.

€100 - 150

574

VINTAGE TABLE-TOP

GLASS BUTTER CHURN

with iron handle and rotating paddle mechanism, once a kitchen staple for producing small batches of butter. 39 cm. high; 21 cm. wide

€100 - 150

572

19TH-CENTURY

SYCAMORE TREEN BUTTER BOWL

of circular form, with smooth interior and exterior; used for hand-working butter in rural households.

11 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€150 - 250

575

GROUP OF 3

SPONGEWARE MUGS each decorated with distinct floral patterns, in traditional Irish spongeware technique. 11 cm. high; 13 cm. wide

€150 - 250

576

19TH-CENTURY FOG HORN

marked Siege Gorman & Co. Ltd.; a heavy brass fog horn once used in maritime or industrial settings.

57 cm. high; 60 cm. wide

€150 - 250

579

19TH-CENTURY POLISHED STEEL REVOLVING MEAT ROAST

mounted on a tripod base, this spit mechanism allowed for even roasting by hearth fire.

72 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€150 - 250

577

MODEL OF AN IRISH COTTAGE

a hand-painted miniature with textured thatch roof and scenic details, evoking rural life.

30 cm. high; 30 cm. wide; 20 cm. deep

€150 - 250

580

MINIATURE MODEL OF A SPINNING WHEEL

a finely crafted miniature, likely apprentice-made or for demonstration; represents an essential element of domestic textile production.

44 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€50 - 80

578

19TH-CENTURY PEWTER ONE-HOUR TABLE LAMP with a simple turned base and central oil reservoir; designed to burn for approximately one hour. 25 cm. high; 15 cm. wide

€80 - 120

581

19TH-CENTURY IRON WALL-MOUNTED CANDELABRA of crucifix form, with candle holders and wall bracket; merging functional lighting with devotional symbolism.

32 x 26 cm.

€50 - 80

582

SET OF 4 GRADUATED COPPER AND IRON COOKING PANS

each fitted with extended handles; used for hearthside cooking, retaining original patina.

27 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€200 - 300

585

2 EARLY 19TH-CENTURY BUTTER BOWLS

each of circular form, turned in sycamore or elm; used for working and storing hand-churned butter.

10 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€200 - 300

583

SET OF 5 1920S

BENTWOOD BAR HIGH STOOLS

each with a round seat and gently curved legs, typical of café and tavern furniture of the early 20th century.

80 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€300 - 500

586

COLLECTION OF 7 ENAMEL KITCHEN WARE

comprising a colander, jelly mould, candleholder, bowl, two mugs and a saucepan; classic enamel-coated household pieces.

€80 - 120

584

CARVED WOOD COW MASK

painted in naturalistic tones; likely used in folk theatre or agricultural festivals.

40 x 24 cm.

€100 - 150

587

2 19TH-CENTURY TURF CUTTING SLEIGHS

robust wooden sleighs used to haul turf across boglands; essential tools of rural peat harvesting. 121 cm. long

€150 - 250

588

19TH-CENTURY IRISH HEDGE CHAIR

in original brown paint, with decorative shell carving to the back; a vernacular form associated with hedge schools and cottage interiors.

102 cm. high; 54 cm. wide; 53 cm. deep

€500 - 800

591

FLOOR-STANDING VINTAGE RADIO

Murphy 146 model, housed in a wood-veneered cabinet with original grille and tuning dial; a fine example of mid-century electronics.

84 cm. high; 66 cm. wide

€100 - 150

589

18TH-CENTURY ELM CHILD’S TRAINING STOOL

featuring a horseshoe-shaped seat, raised on four splayed legs; a rare and practical early children’s furniture form.

31 cm. high; 31 cm. wide

€200 - 300

592

COLLECTION OF 8 ADVERTISING TINS

including: 2 Royal Baking Powder tins, Callard & Bowser Butter Drops, Geary’s Buttercream Toffee, Ogden’s Redbreast Flake, Sanatogen, Will’s Gold Flake Cigarettes, and Fox’s Glacier Mints.

€50 - 80

590

19TH-CENTURY PINE CHILD’S CRADLE

with carved panels and rockers; a gently worn survivor of Irish nursery life.

50 cm. high; 56 cm. wide

€200 - 300

593

19TH-CENTURY FOLK ART JOURNEYMAN’S TABLE raised on a tripod base, likely made as a demonstration piece by a journeyman craftsman; rich in character and history.

80 cm. high; 38 cm. wide; 31 cm. deep

€100 - 150

594

EARLY 19TH-CENTURY IRON RUSH LIGHT

raised on a crown-shaped base, the iron clamp arm used to hold burning rushes for lighting in the home.

29 cm. high; 11 cm. wide

€250 - 350

597

19TH-CENTURY ENAMEL

PARAFFIN RAILWAY LAMP

fitted with a carrying handle, enamelled finish, and glass chimney; used for signalling and railway lighting.

30 x 21 cm.

€80 - 120

595

19TH-CENTURY IRON RUSH LIGHT

with traditional clamp arm, mounted on a rustic wooden base; a classic example of early domestic lighting technology.

26 cm. high; 18 cm. wide

€150 - 250

598

TAXIDERMY: MALLARD DUCK

mounted on an oval wooden base, preserved in a lifelike pose with detailed feathering and naturalistic finish.

€50 - 80

596

19TH-CENTURY IRON EEL FORK

a rare forged iron eel spear with multiple prongs; used in traditional Irish river and estuary fishing.

36 x 14 cm.

€100 - 150

599

ASH ORCHARD LADDER

with six rungs, crafted from ash wood; used in orchard work for fruit harvesting and pruning.

173 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€150 - 250

600

19TH-CENTURY PINE

WALL-MOUNTED MUG RACK

with three open tiers, used for storing and displaying mugs or utensils in a traditional kitchen.

55 x 88 cm.

€150 - 250

603

MODEL OF A FARMYARD

a detailed hand-crafted model representing a traditional Irish farmstead with buildings, walls, and figures.

60 cm. high; 158 cm. wide; 70 cm. deep

€800 - 1200

601

20TH-CENTURY ASH CHAIR

in original red paint, featuring a triangular-shaped seat raised on three legs; a contemporary nod to vernacular seating.

132 cm. high; 58 cm. wide; 47 cm. deep

€300 - 500

604

PAINTED KITCHEN WALLHANGING PLATE AND MUG RACK

fitted with three drawers and open shelving above, designed for hanging cups and storing crockery.

86 cm. high; 72 cm. wide; 21 cm. deep

€250 - 350

602

EARLY 19TH-CENTURY KITCHEN STOOL

with a simple circular seat raised on three turned legs; worn surface indicative of prolonged use in a rural setting.

43 cm. high; 39 cm. wide

€100 - 150

605

PINE CHILD’S COT

a charming vernacular cot with slatted sides and simple carved details, suitable for decorative or display purposes.

76 cm. high; 87 cm. wide; 60 cm. deep

€100 - 150

606 KITCHEN TABLE

with rectangular top and base in original white paint, raised on square section legs; practical and modestly proportioned.

80 cm. high; 160 cm. wide; 82 cm. deep

€200 - 300

607

19TH-CENTURY PINE

PLANT STAND

of two-tier design, with square legs and open shelves; used for potted herbs or plants.

104 cm. high; 27 cm. wide

€100 - 150

609 CARVED CHAIR

formed from a single piece of wood and raised on four square legs; a remarkable example of primitive carving skill.

82 cm. high; 39 cm. wide

€400 - 600

610

GEORGIAN PINE CHILD’S CHAIR

retaining original black paint, with simple rail back and square legs; an elegant example of early Irish children’s furniture.

57 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€300 - 500

608

19TH-CENTURY THREEPLANK OAK KITCHEN

TABLE

a solid rectangular table in original paint, raised on square legs; showing signs of extensive kitchen use.

68 cm. high; 120 cm. wide; 70 cm. deep

€400 - 600

611

CARVED STONE SCULPTURE

depicting St. Brigid with cross, finely carved in limestone or sandstone, reflecting traditional Irish religious iconography.

58 cm. high; 34 cm. wide

€500 - 800

612

ENAMEL FREE-STANDING GAS COOKER

by Newhome; an early 20thcentury enamelled cooker unit with hob and oven, designed for domestic kitchen use.

140 cm. high; 55 cm. wide; 56 cm. deep

€200 - 300

615

PINE COFFER

a rustic chest with two short drawers below, suitable for blanket or linen storage in a hallway or bedroom.

63 cm. high; 95 cm. wide

€400 - 600

613 PIERCE OF WEXFORD BELLOWS

painted yellow, with brass nozzle; a fine example from one of Ireland’s noted makers of domestic hearth accessories.

90 x 45 cm.

€100 - 150

614

PINE SERVING TABLE

with rectangular top above two drawers, raised on turned legs joined by a stretcher rail, in original red paint.

79 cm. high; 136 cm. wide; 67 cm. deep

€400 - 600

616

19TH-CENTURY METALBOUND WHISKEY BARREL

a three-piece set in simple farmhouse style, ideal for a country kitchen or dining area.

38 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€150 - 250

617

PINE REFECTORY KITCHEN TABLE and two matching benches.

75 cm. high; 131 cm. wide; 73 cm. deep

€200 - 300

618

PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE GROUPS

one modelled as a cow, the other as a cow with suckling calf; decorated in typical colourful glaze.

29 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€150 - 250

621

COLLECTION OF 10

GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLES

variously shaped vintage whiskey bottles, ideal for bar display or collectors of Irish distillery ware.

26 cm. high

€50 - 80

619

19TH-CENTURY PINE

KITCHEN WALL SHELF

with integrated mug rack; a practical and decorative fixture for rural interiors.

42 cm. high; 131 cm. wide; 29 cm. deep

€150 - 250

620

19TH-CENTURY PINE

KITCHEN WALL BRACKET

fitted with two open shelves and hooks below; used for hanging cups, utensils, or cloths.

110 cm. high; 160 cm. wide; 24 cm. deep

€300 - 500

622

19TH-CENTURY KITCHEN CHAIR

West of Ireland; in original brown paint, with vertical slat back and square legs joined by stretcher rails.

78 cm. high; 45 cm. wide

€150 - 250

623

SET OF 6 GRADUATED HAYSTACK COPPER MEASURES

each with side handle, used for measuring dry goods in markets and general stores.

28 cm. high; 33 cm. wide

€200 - 300

624

VINTAGE PICTORIAL ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN

Dennis’s Pig Powders; bright enamel sign with graphic imagery, in good display condition.

31 cm. high; 46 cm. wide

€100 - 150

627

AFTER PERCY FRENCH –TAKING HOME THE TURF

a reproduction print of the wellknown Irish scene, depicting rural life and turf harvesting.

47 cm. high; 57 cm. wide

€100 - 150

625 PAINTED PINE KITCHEN FOOD CABINET

with single panelled door opening to a shelved interior, in original painted surface.

51 cm. high; 47 cm. wide; 21 cm. deep

€80 - 120

628

19TH-CENTURY PINE WALL-HANGING CORNER CABINET

with swan-neck pediment and single door; retains traces of original finish.

74 cm. high; 35 cm. deep

€50 - 80

626

19TH-CENTURY IRON BREAD HARDENER

with decorative scroll motif, used over heat to maintain crusts; an uncommon piece of culinary heritage.

47 cm. high; 38 cm. wide

€400 - 600

629 THE MILLSON GRAMOPHONE

a classic table-top gramophone with polished brass horn; early 20th-century audio equipment.

72 cm. high; 42 cm. wide

€150 - 250

630

SYCAMORE DUG-OUT

JUG

a hand-carved jug from a single block of sycamore, with a handle in the form of a natural branch.

20 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€150 - 250

633

EARLY DUG-OUT BARRELSHAPED SEAT

formed from a hollowed log, with smoothed interior; possibly used in a rustic setting as a stool or child’s seat.

74 cm. high; 46 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep

€1000 - 1500

631

19TH-CENTURY

MINIATURE MODEL OF A HORSE PLOUGH

a well-made scaled-down representation of a traditional plough.

40 cm. high; 104 cm. wide

€200 - 300

634

PINE CARPENTER’S

TOOLBOX AND TOOLS

a rectangular toolbox containing a selection of traditional hand tools; evocative of 19th-century trades.

33 cm. high; 88 cm. wide; 33 cm. deep

€250 - 350

632

19TH-CENTURY

VERNACULAR DUG-OUT CHAIR

primitive in form, carved from a solid block of timber; an authentic example of early Irish furniture.

72 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€400 - 600

635

PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE SEAT DOGS

decorated in white with black spots, each with glass eyes; classic mantelpiece figures.

33 cm. high; 23 cm. wide

€100 - 150

636 PINE KNEELER

a simple devotional kneeler with angled top, suitable for home prayer or chapel furnishing.

78 cm. high; 52 cm. wide; 44 cm. deep

€80 - 120

639

PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY PRIMITIVE IRON AND WOODEN CANDLESTICKS each with forged iron stem set into rustic wooden bases; an atmospheric pair.

16 x 9 cm.

€150 - 250

637

VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGN

Afton is Fearr Liom, framed pictorial tobacco advertising sign in Irish.

73 x 53 cm.

€100 - 150

640

GEORGIAN PINE LONGCASE CLOCK

with painted dial and Roman numerals, enclosed in a tall pine case with arched hood and long door.

210 cm. high; 51 cm. wide

€100 - 150

638 CARVED WOOD MODEL OF A CHILD’S ROCKER

whimsically shaped in the form of a pig, this decorative miniature is finely painted and crafted. 35 cm. high; 67 cm. wide

€150 - 250

641

TAXIDERMY: RARE WHITE FOX

mounted on a naturalistic rocky base, posed in a standing alert position; a striking and unusual taxidermy specimen.

55 x 60 x 41 cm.

€300 - 500

642

SET OF 9 PAINTED ORGAN MUSICAL PIPES

graduated in length, each pipe painted in vibrant colours; likely salvaged from a church organ. 225 cm. high; 14 cm. wide

€400 - 600

645

TAXIDERMY: EAGLE BIRD OF PREY

a dramatic display of an eagle mounted in a glazed case, wings partially spread, showcasing the bird’s formidable stature. 45 x 45 x 17 cm.

€300 - 500

643

ERIN GO BRAGH – THE FENIAN BANNER POSTER

a printed reproduction of a 19th-century nationalist banner, enclosed in a pine frame.

54 x 42 cm.

€150 - 250

646

CARVED STONE PLANTER

featuring relief-carved angel figures around the bowl, suitable for interior or garden display. 20 cm. high; 24 cm. wide

€150 - 250

644

VINTAGE PICTORIAL ADVERTISING SIGN

Clarke’s Perfect Plug, Yes it’s Perfect; a framed enamel sign promoting a popular tobacco product.

54 x 42 cm.

€150 - 250

647

19TH-CENTURY PINE DEED BOX

with hinged lid opening to a deep storage interior; used for safekeeping of legal and land documents. 15 cm. high; 24 cm. wide

€80 - 120

648

19TH-CENTURY WOODEN METAL-BOUND WATER CARRIER

with swing metal handle and traditional staved construction; worn from extensive use.

32 cm. high; 16 cm. wide

€200 - 300

651

FRAMED CHESS BOARD

a decorative framed board with alternating black and white squares, suitable for wall display. 35 x 35 cm.

€80 - 120

649

EARLY GAA 1920’S

HURLING STICK

an original ash hurley from the early days of the Gaelic Athletic Association, showing fine age and patina.

95 cm. long

€100 - 150

652

19TH-CENTURY PINE STAVE NOGGIN

with integral handle, used as a personal drinking vessel; constructed from vertical staves bound by iron.

17 cm. high; 14 cm. wide

€100 - 150

650

WOODEN CUT-OUT PANEL

a folk-style decorative panel depicting a pug curled in a basket; painted and shaped.

37 x 45 cm.

€80 - 120

653

19TH-CENTURY PINE

SHOE POLISHER’S CABINET

with top compartment and carrying handle, used by itinerant shoe polishers for equipment and polish. 43 cm. high; 34 cm. wide

€200 - 300

654

19TH-CENTURY PINE

STAVE FLOUR BIN

of tapered cylindrical form, with fitted swing handle and wooden lid.

35 cm. high; 27 cm. wide

€100 - 150

657

19TH-CENTURY SUGAN

BASKET WITH COVER

a woven straw rope (sugan) basket with domed lid, likely used for storing food or domestic items. 62 cm. high; 51 cm. wide

€100 - 150

655

19TH-CENTURY IRON

BREAD GRIDDLE

flat iron cooking surface with loop handle; used over an open fire to cook traditional breads and oatcakes.

32 cm. high; 37 cm. wide

€80 - 120

658 POBLACHT NA HÉIREANN

WALL-MOUNTED PLAQUE

a commemorative plaque bearing the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic; designed for display. 50 x 35 cm.

€100 - 150

656

19TH-CENTURY METAL KETTLE

with domed lid and swing handle. 28 cm. high; 30 cm. wide

€80 - 120

659

VINTAGE ADVERTISING

SIGN: THE QUIET MAN

framed pictorial sign promoting the iconic Irish film The Quiet Man, a cultural and cinematic collectible. 51 x 71 cm.

€150 - 250

660

VINTAGE WALKER

WILSON DUBLIN CHILD’S

PRAM

a traditional four-wheeled baby carriage, manufactured in Dublin; in classic form and paint.

€300 - 500

663

EARLY LADY’S BICYCLE

a vintage lady’s model bicycle with sloped frame and traditional saddle.

€300 - 500

661

RALEIGH GENT’S BICYCLE

painted green, with traditional frame and mudguards; wellpreserved and classic in design.

€400 - 600

662

HERCULE BOY’S BICYCLE

a vintage children’s bicycle, likely mid-20th century, in used condition with original details.

€400 - 600

664

COLLECTION OF EARLY IRON PIECES

including griddle pan, eel fork, hanging hook, horseshoes, and other domestic hearth and farm tools.

€200 - 300

665

EARLY CRUCIFIX IN GEORGIAN CABINET

a devotional crucifix mounted in a pine case with original scumble paint finish; a reverent and historical display.

60 cm. high; 42 cm. wide; 14 cm. wide

€250 - 350

666

VINTAGE ADVERTISING

POSTER

Wood’s Open Gear Mower; framed chromolithograph showcasing early agricultural machinery.

95 x 58 cm.

€150 - 250

669

19TH-CENTURY COLOURED ENGRAVING – THE PIG CATCHERS a humorous rural scene, handcoloured and framed.

40 x 50 cm.

€150 - 250

667

19TH-CENTURY OAK

METAL-BOUND TABLETOP BUTTER CHURN

of oval shape with cast handle and fitted lid; an attractive working dairy antique.

39 cm. high; 38 cm. wide

€200 - 300

670

PINE EGG DRESSER

with three open shelves above a lower enclosed storage area; used for displaying and storing eggs.

73 cm. high; 39 cm. wide; 12 cm. wide

€200 - 300

668

LARGE IRON SWORD

a forged iron blade of substantial size, possibly ceremonial or theatrical in nature. 113 cm. long

€200 - 300

671

19TH-CENTURY IRON DONKEY’S PLOUGH

a compact and lightweight plough designed for use with a donkey; suitable for small tillage work.

80 x 165 cm.

€200 - 300

672

19TH-CENTURY IRON

DONKEY’S GRUBBER

used to till and aerate soil between planted rows; designed for animaldrawn farming.

130 x 50 cm.

€150 - 250

675

19TH-CENTURY CARVED TURF SLEIGH

hewn from a single piece of timber, with hand-carved runners and carrying surface.

153 x 17 c,/

€150 - 250

673

19TH-CENTURY IRISH SAMPLER

depicting a hunting scene, finely stitched and framed under glass.

52 x 57 cm.

€150 - 250

674

TWO EARLY 19THCENTURY BUTTER BOWLS AND LIDS

one rectangular, one oval; used in rural butter production and storage.

12 cm. high; 46 cm. wide

€150 - 250

676

TEN-POINT DEER

ANTLERS AND SKULL

mounted for display; a natural specimen of mature stag antlers.

80 x 65 cm.

€150 - 250

677

19TH-CENTURY IRON SPIT ROAST

for hearthside use, with crank handle and fork arms; traditionally used for roasting meats.

130 cm. long

€150 - 250

678

19TH-CENTURY FLAX BEATER

a hand tool used in the preparation of flax fibres for linen production. 143 cm. long

€150 - 250

679

PINE GOTHIC STYLE HALL BENCH with arched detailing and panelled back.

88 cm. high; 150 cm. wide; 45 cm. deep

€200 - 300

681

19TH-CENTURY FORGED IRON BREAD HARDENER STAND with decorative Celtic scroll base; used over a fire to crisp and dry bread.

48 cm. high; 43 cm. wide

€300 - 500

682

19TH-CENTURY FOURWHEEL CHILD’S PRAM with folding hood and spoked wheels.

€200 - 300

680

HEAVY CAST IRON ANVIL

a blacksmith’s essential tool, showing signs of prolonged use; ideal for display or practical forging.

23 cm. high; 44 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep

€250 - 350

683

19TH-CENTURY MINER’S SHOVEL

with a worn ash handle and iron scoop; used in coal or metal mining contexts. 90 cm. long

€50 - 80

684

PAIR OF CARVED PINE FIGURES

each representing a farmer with traditional tools; possibly folk art or trade signage.

34 cm. high

€200 - 300

687

HEAVY IRON SCHOOL BELL

with loop handle and broad base.

26 cm. high; 26 cm. wide

€200 - 300

685

19TH-CENTURY OAK SMOKER’S STAND

featuring a carved female figure holding a tray; likely used for storing pipes and tobacco.

70 cm. high

€80 - 120

688

19TH-CENTURY PRIMA TABLE LAMP

with glass shade and oil reservoir; typical of domestic Irish lighting before electrification.

53 cm. high

€80 - 120

686

LARGE SYCAMORE BUTTER BOWL

of circular form, turned from a single block; used in traditional Irish butter making.

23 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€200 - 300

689

19TH-CENTURY KNIFE SHARPENER

manufactured by Follows & Bate’s; with iron crank and stone wheel. 44 cm. high; 47 cm. wide

€150 - 250

690

PINE COTTAGE STOOL

a small, robust three-legged stool of rustic form, typical of Irish country interiors.

38 cm. high; 60 cm. wide

€50 - 80

693

CAST IRON ÉIRE WALL

PLAQUE

oval in shape, depicting harp and Éire motif; evocative of national identity and pride.

53 x 24 cm.

€200 - 300

691

PINE WOODEN-BOUND

STAVE FLOUR BIN

of tapered cylindrical shape, constructed using traditional coopered techniques.

40 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€100 - 150

694

19TH-CENTURY CAST IRON GLUE POT

with swing handle and lidded inner bowl; used for heating glue in carpentry and leatherwork.

16 cm. high; 20 cm. wide

€50 - 80

692

TAXIDERMY: TWO WOODPECKERS

mounted within a glazed wooden case; finely preserved with naturalistic detail.

41 x 95 cm.

€300 - 500

695

LARGE IRON COOKING PAN

a heavy-duty hearthside cooking pan with deep bowl and extended handle, used for open-fire cooking in rural kitchens.

100 x 30 cm.

€50 - 80

696 ANGELA

CHRISTINA MACDONNELL (1911–1984) – IRISH FAMINE SCENE

a poignant framed artwork depicting a scene from the Great Irish Famine, rendered with sensitivity and historical resonance by Irish artist Angela Christina MacDonnell.

70 x 78 cm.

€150 - 250

697 PAIR OF CAST IRON SCULPTURES: HEN AND ROOSTER

solid cast figures of a hen and rooster in standing poses, suitable for garden or interior decorative display.

48 cm. high; 40 cm. wide

€300 - 500

698 VINTAGE PICTORIAL ADVERTISING SIGN – GOVERNEY’S OF CARLOW FOOTWEAR

a framed enamel or lithographic advertising sign promoting Governey’s Footwear, a historic Carlow manufacturer; featuring strong graphic design and Irish trade heritage.

45 x 57 cm.

€150 - 250

CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. DEFINITIONS IN THESE CONDITIONS, SHEPPARD’S, WHO ACT ONLY AS AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR, ARE CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEERS’ AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF SHEPPARD’S CONDUCTING THE AUCTION IS CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEER’.

2. GENERAL: WHILST SHEPPARD’S MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THEIR CATALOGUE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF ANY LOT.

(A) EACH LOT AS SET OUT IN THE CATALOGUE OR AS DIVIDED OR COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER LOT OR LOTS IS SOLD BY THE VENDOR WITH ALL FAULTS, IMPERFECTIONS AND ERRORS OF DESCRIPTIONS.

(B) SHEPPARD’S DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY, ATTRIBUTION, GENUINENESS, ORIGIN, AUTHORSHIP, DATE, AGE, PERIOD, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF ANY LOT, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY, AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS.

(C) ALL STATEMENTS, WHETHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE OR MADE ORALLY, AS TO ANY OF THE MATTERS SET OUT IN (B) ABOVE ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN AS BEING OR IMPLYING ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT BY SHEPPARD’S, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR AND ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS.

3. THE AUCTION:

(A) THE AUCTIONEER HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO DIVIDE ANY LOT, TO COMBINE ANY TWO OR MORE LOTS OR TO WITHDRAW ANY LOT OR LOTS FROM THE SALE, TO REFUSE BIDS, REGULAR BIDDING OR CANCEL THE SALE WITHOUT IN ANY CASE GIVING ANY REASON OR WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE. HE MAY BID ON BEHALF OF THE VENDOR FOR ALL GOODS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED SUBJECT TO RESERVE OR AT THE AUCTIONEER’S DISCRETION.

(B) THE HIGHEST BIDDER SHALL BE THE BUYER EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE. IF DURING THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER CONSIDERS THAT A DISPUTE HAS ARISEN, HE HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO SETTLE IT OR RE-OFFER THE LOT. THE AUCTIONEER MAY AT HIS SOLE DISCRETION DETERMINE THE ADVANCE OF BIDDING OR REFUSE A BID.

(C) ALL CONDITIONS, NOTICES, DESCRIPTIONS, STATEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS IN THE CATALOGUE AND ELSEWHERE CONCERNING ANY LOT ARE SUBJECT TO ANY STATEMENTS MODIFYING OR AFFECTING THE SAME MADE BY THE AUCTIONEER FROM THE ROSTRUM PRIOR TO ANY BID BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE LOT.

4. RECISSION: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER FORMS OF THESE CONDITIONS. IF WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE SALE SHEPPARD’S HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER OF ANY LOT NOTICE IN WRITING THAT IN HIS VIEW THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY AND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS AFTER SUCH NOTIFICATION THE BUYER RETURNS THE SAME TO SHEPPARD’S IN THE SAME CONDITION AS AT THE TIME OF SALE AND BY PRODUCING EVIDENCE, THE BURDEN OF PROOF TO BE UPON THE BUYER, SATISFIES SHEPPARD’S THAT CONSIDERED IN THE LIGHT OF THE ENTRY IN THE CATALOGUE THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY THEN THE SALE OF THE LOT WILL BE RESCINDED AND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SAME REFUNDED.

5. DEFAULT: SHEPPARD’S DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFAULT BY EITHER THE BUYER OR THE VENDOR BECAUSE THEY ACT AS AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR ONLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT PAY OUT TO THE VENDOR UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY TELEPHONE ARE ACCEPTED AT THE SENDER’S RISK AND MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING FORTHWITH.

6. IN THE EVENT OF A SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY BOTH THE VENDOR AND THE BUYER AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE GENERAL AND ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE.

7. INSPECTION: EACH BUYER BY MAKING A BID FOR A LOT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS SATISFIED HIMSELF FULLY BEFORE BIDDING BY INSPECTION OR OTHERWISE AS TO ALL THE SALE CONDITIONS THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF AND DESCRIPTION OF THE LOT INCLUDING BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO WHETHER THE LOT IS DAMAGED OR HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR RESTORED.

8. PROPERTY AND RISK LEGAL TITLE WILL NOT PASS TO THE BUYER UNTIL THE LOT(S) HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN FULL AND THE AUCTIONEERS SHALL HE ENTITLED TO A LIEN ON ANY LOT SOLD UNTIL THE PURCHASE PRICE (AS DEFINED IN 11 BELOW) IS PAID IN FULL BUT EACH LOT IS AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE BUYER FROM THE FALL OF THE HAMMER. EACH BUYER SHALL FORTHWITH GIVE HIS FULL NAMES AND PERMANENT ADDRESS AND IF CALLED UPON TO DO SO BY THE AUCTIONEER SHALL FORTHWITH PAY TO SHEPPARD’S SUCH PROPORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE AUCTIONEER MAY REQUIRE. IF THE BUYER FAILS TO DO SO, THE LOT MAY AT THE AUCTIONEER'S SOLE DISCRETION BE PUT UP AGAIN AND RE-SOLD.

9. EVERY BIDDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO ACT AS PRINCIPAL UNLESS THERE IS IN FORCE A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SHEPPARD’S THAT HE ACTS AS AGENT ON BEHALF OF A NAMED PRINCIPAL.

10. REMOVAL OF GOODS.

(A) NO PURCHASE SHALL BE CLAIMED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN PAID FOR AND THE SALE HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. ALL PURCHASES SHALL BE PAID FOR AND REMOVED AT THE BUYER’S RISK AND EXPENSE, FAILING WHICH THE AUCTIONEER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF THE SAME ARE LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED, OR DESTROYED AND ALL LOTS NOT SO REMOVED SHALL REMAIN AT THE RISK OF THE BUYER AND SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM WAREHOUSING CHARGE OF €5 PER ITEM PER DAY. IF THEY ARE NOT PAID FOR AND REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE SALE THE AUCTIONEER MAY RE-SELL THEM BY AUCTION OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE BUYER. ANY LIABILITY WHICH THERE MAY BE ON THE PART OF THE AUCTIONEER IN RESPECT OF ANY LOSS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM OF THE PRICE PAID BY THE BUYER OF THE LOT.

(B) IN THE EVENT OF ANY FAILURE OF THE BUYERS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE CONDITIONS THE DAMAGES RECOVERABLE BY THE SELLER OR THE AUCTIONEERS FROM THE DEFAULTER SHALL INCLUDE ANY LOSS ARISING ON ANY RE-SALE OF THE LOT, TOGETHER WITH THE CHARGES AND EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF BOTH SALES, AND ANY MONEY DEPOSITED IN PART PAYMENT SHALL BE HELD BY THE AUCTIONEERS ON ACCOUNT OF ANY LIABILITY OF THE DEFAULTER TO THEM OR TO THE SELLER. THE AUCTIONEERS ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS OTHER THAN IN CASH OR BY THE BIDDER’S OWN CHEQUE. CHEQUES DRAWN BY THIRD PARTIES WHETHER IN THE AUCTIONEER’S FAVOUR OR REQUIRING ENDORSEMENT, CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

11. PURCHASE PRICE: THE PURCHASER SHALL PAY THE HAMMER PRICE TOGETHER WITH A PREMIUM OF 25% ( INCLUDING VAT). THE PREMIUM ATTRACTS VAT AT THE STANDARD RATE AND IS PAYABLE BY ALL PURCHASERS. THE VENDOR AUTHORISES THE AUCTIONEER TO DEDUCT COMMISSION AND EXPENSES AT THE STATED RATES FROM THE HAMMER PRICE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUCTIONEER’S RIGHT TO RETAIN THE PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER. PAYMENT BY CASH OR GUARANTEED CHEQUE.

ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO REPORT DAMAGE AND RESTORATION TO LOTS IN THIS CATALOGUE, ABSENCE OF CONDITION DOES NOT IMPLY A LOT IS FREE FROM DAMAGE, AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS MUST IN ALL CASES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING CONDITION THEMSELVES.

COMMISSION BIDS: IF INSTRUCTED WE WILL EXECUTE BIDS AND ADVISE INTENDING PURCHASERS. THE SERVICE IS FREE. LOTS WILL ALWAYS BE BOUGHT AS CHEAPLY AS IS ALLOWED BY OTHER BIDS AND RESERVES. BIDS, WHEN PLACED BY TELEPHONE, ARE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE SENDER’S RISK, AND MUST BE CONFIRMED BY LETTER.

IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED

SPECIAL CONDITION: ALL PURCHASES TO BE PAID FOR THE EVENING OF SALE.

EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE: A WORK CATALOGUED WITH THE NAME(S) OR RECOGNISED DESIGNATION OF AN ARTIST, WITHOUT ANY QUALIFICATION, IS, IN OUR OPINION, A WORK BY THE ARTIST IN OTHER CASES.

THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS, WITH THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS ARE USED:

“ATTRIBUTED TO . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION PROBABLY WORK BY THE ARTIST IN WHOLE OR IN PART.

“STUDIO OF . . .” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE STUDIO OR WORKSHOP OF THE ARTIST, POSSIBLY UNDER HIS SUPERVISION.

“CIRCLE OF . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK OF THE PERIOD OF THE ARTIST AND SHOWING HIS INFLUENCE.

“FOLLOWER OF . . . ” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BY A PUPIL.

“MANNER OF . . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT OF A LATER DATE.

“AFTER . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A COPY (OF ANY DATE) OF A WORK OF THE ARTIST.

“SIGNED . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION THE WORK HAS BEEN SIGNED/DATED/INSCRIBED BY THE ARTIST.

“WITH SIGNATURE . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION THE SIGNATURE/DATE/INSCRIPTION IS BY A HAND OTHER THAN THAT OF THE ARTIST.

“WITH DATE . . .’’

“WITH INSCRIPTION . . .’’

ABSENTEE BID FORM

Fax: 057 873 6546 ∙ Email: bids@sheppards.ie

Telephone Bids: +353 (0)57 874 0000

Please bid on my behalf for the undermentioned lots up to the prices shown which do not include the buyer’s premium. These bids are to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids, or reserves, if any, and subject to the conditions of sale printed in the catalogue.

IMPORTANT IRISH VERNACULAR MUSEUM SALE:

ARTIFACTS & VEHICLES FROM A MUSEUM COLLECTION & OTHER IMPORTANT CLIENTS

AUCTION: 13 MAY

Durrow & Live Online

PREVIEW: 10 – 12 MAY

PREVIEW VENUES: Rathcoole, Dublin, D24 XP52

Durrow, Laois R32 FN88