Fonsie Mealy Furness House Sale October 6th 2015

FURNESS
NAAS, CO. KILDARE,
IRELAND
On the Instructions of:
Patrick & Louise Guinness
& the property of other important private clients
Auction:
Tuesday October 6th, 2015
Commencing at 10.30 a.m. sharp
The Sale will be conducted at:
Killashee Hotel,
Naas, Co. Kildare
Viewing:
On the premisies at Furness
(GPS coordinates Lat 53.223990 Long -6.605720)
See page 97 for directions
Saturday, 3rd: 12.00 - 17.59
Sunday, 4th: 12.00 - 17.59
Monday, 5th: 10.30 - 17.00
Contact Details for Viewing Sale Days:
+353 87 2751361 / +353 87 2027759 /
+353 86 3425234
info@fonsiemealy.ie
Admittance strictly by catalogue: €20 (admits 2)
Sale reference: 0236
(Note: Children must be accompanied and supervised
by an adult)
Online bidding available
via the-saleroom.com (surcharge applies)
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Inside Front Cover Illustration: Lot 398
Back Cover Illustration: Lot 401
Design Print: Lion Print, Cashel. 062-61258
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sale conditions
PADDLE BIDDING
If the purchaser is attending the auction in person they must register for a paddle prior to the auction. Please allow sufficient time for the
registration process. Please Note: the Auction will be conducted at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
LIVE BIDDING
Please note that live bidding is available via the-saleroom.com. This service incurs a surcharge of 3% levied by the live auction host and
chargeable on the hammer price in addition to the buyer’s premium. The auctioneer advises all prospective buyers that live auctions are
subject to technical issues that are beyond the control of the auctioneers and as such the auctioneer cannot guarantee the accuracy of
bids placed online. Absentee bidding and telephone bidding is available as an alternative to live bidding and does not incur any additional
surcharge to the buyer. Issues relating to live bidding including initial registration should be addressed directly with the live auction host.
ABSENTEE BIDDING
Absentee bids must be received and confirmed no later than 5pm on Monday, October 5th, 2015. Any bids received after this deadline
cannot be guaranteed and Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers accept no responsibility for such. If you are bidding with us for the first time then please
contact our office for guidelines on registration.
TELEPHONE BIDDING
Telephone bidding is available on lots with a pre-sale estimate of €500 or more. Registration for telephone bidding ends at 5pm on Monday,
October 5th, 2015. Any requests for telephone bidding received after this deadline may not be processed. It would be advisable to leave a
maximum covering bid in case we are not able to contact you by telephone. All prospective Buyers are advised that Telephone Bidding
may be recorded.
CONDITION REPORTS AND IMAGE REQUESTS:
We recommend that the buyer views the item(s) in person prior to the auction, or have a representative view the item(s) on their behalf. The
Auctioneer will endeavour to make certain observations on the condition of items but the buyer is reminded that the condition report is based on
an opinion and should not be taken as a statement of fact. All requests for condition reports and/or additional images of lots in this sale must be
received no later than 5pm Friday, October 2nd, 2015. Any requests received after this deadline will not be entertained. We cannot guarantee
that all such requests received will be answered by the sale day. All measurements are given height before width and are approximate.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR VIEWING AND SALE DAYS
Tel: 087 2751361 / 087 2448076 / 087 2027759 / 086 3425234. Email: info@fonsiemealy.ie
parking
Ample parking facilities will be available on the premises at Furness and at the Killashee Hotel during the viewing and sale days. Please follow
signposts provided and instructions from stewards. All vehicles using these parking facilities do so entirely at the owners risk and responsibility.
restroom facilities
Restroom facilities will be available outside, adjacent to the house.
All attendees are reminded that the restroom facilities within the house will not be available.
CATERING
Ample catering facilities will be available in a designated area, adjacent to the house.
COLLECTION
All items purchased must be collected by 4.00pm on Friday, 9th October, 2015. Items not collected by that time will be removed from
Furness by Gibbons Removals, Kilkenny at the purchaser’s risk and expense. For collection enquiries, please contact Gibbons Removals
in advance. Contact Martin or Michael - Tel. 056 7760444 / 4446018 or email info@gibbonsremovals.com
In relation to chandeliers, carpets, curtains, large furniture, garden furniture, carriages and large outdoor statuary and effects, removal is
solely at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
viewing
Please note that although many areas of the house at Furness will be available for viewing, certain areas will be closed. Please pay attention
to the signs posted throughout the house. Children must at all times be accompanied and supervised by an adult on view and sale days.
The house will not be open for viewing on the sale day ,Tuesday, 6th October.
hotels in this area
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 879277 The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare. Tel: 01 6017200
Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel: 01 5052000 Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin. Tel :01 4010500
Mr. George Fonsie Mealy B.A. (Director)Mr. Fonsie Mealy F.R.I.C.S. (Director)

Courtsey of Vogue’s Book of Houses, Gardens, People
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Furness is a Georgian house of great character in the
heart of Co. Kildare. Built in about 1740 for Richard
Nevill, it was attributed by the late Knight of Glin
to Francis Bindon, the architect and portrait painter
who created some of Ireland’s most elegant country
houses, including Woodstock and Castlemorres
in Co. Kilkenny; he also collaborated with Richard
Cassels on the design of Russborough, which he
completed after Cassels’ death in 1751. Additions
were made later in the century, including the fine
plasterwork by Michael Stapleton in the drawing-
room.
Following the death of a later Richard Nevill in
1822 Furness passed to [edit] the Beauman family,
and in 1897 was bought by N.J. Synnott. By this
time it had become dilapidated, and the new owner
carried out a thorough restoration, while retaining
the character of the original building. In 1962 the
view from the entrance front was embellished with
a dramatic addition – a column surmounted by the
figure of Mercury, formerly at Dangan in Co. Meath
(the boyhood home of the Duke of Wellington) and
brought to Furness as a 21st birthday present to
David Synnott from his father.
In the 1980s Furness featured in the TV
adaptation of the Irish RM stories of Somerville and
Ross, in which it appeared as Castle Knox, the home
of Sir Valentine and Lady Knox and their daughter
Sally. David Synott sold the house in 1987 and it
became the home of Patrick and Louise Guinness
in 1994.
Patrick is the son of the Hon. Desmond
Guinness and his first wife Mariga (the Princess
Marie Gabrielle von Urach), co-founders of the Irish
Georgian Society; Louise was a noted designer of
classical interiors in London. Together they reroofed
the house and arranged a light and cheerful theme
for Furness, including paint schemes, wallpapers,
rugs, lamps and four-poster beds.
As their 4 children have ‘flown the nest’, Mr
and Mrs Guinness have decided to downsize and
sell their home and many of the contents. The sale
includes period furniture, paintings and drawings,
wonderful silver and objets d’art, rare examples
of carriages and coaches, garden furniture, and
statuary etc., A fine library of books, important
manuscript letters and maps, which give an insight
into Patrick’s interest in local and Irish history
relating to Irish politics going back to the patriot and
Irish Whig parties of the 1780s to the present day.
Many of these are heirlooms of the Guinness
and Mitford families (Diana Mitford was Patrick’s
grandmother) or come through Mariga’s Scottish,
Norwegian and German ancestry. Moreover,
Desmond and Mariga bought many antiques, books
and papers of Irish antiquarian interest during
the 1950s and 1960s, a period when dispersal
sales were being conducted at many Irish country
houses, including some of the most important such
as Carton, Castletown, Gormanston Castle, and St
Anne’s Clontarf.
welcome to Furness

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SOUTH WING
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A modern three piece Suite of Seat
Furniture, comprising of three seater and
two armchairs, covered in grey material.
(3) €80 - 100
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A group of four metal Military issue
Uniform or Army Cases. (4) €220 - 320
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A Victorian circular mahogany Centre
Table, on hexagonal support with tri-
form base, approx. 122cms (48”) wide,
distressed. (1) €100 - 150
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A set of twelve 20th Century
Continental style bleached wooden
Dining Chairs, with cabriole legs, each
upholstered back and seat covered in
oatmeal cloth. (12) €1800 - 2500
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A collection of Irish, English and other
black and white Engravings, (some
coloured), framed, as a lot, w.a.f. (1)
€160 - 220
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Sporting Equipment: A box containing
various pairs of leather skating boots,
snow boots, cricket stumps and knee
guards etc. A box lot. (1)
* Ex. Lissadel Sale €100 - 150
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A large collection of Irish, French and
other Prints, coloured, black and white,
etc., approx. 20 items in all. As a lot, w.a.f.
(1) €200 - 300
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A pair of plaster work Pedestals, in
the Neo-Classical style, with rams head
terminals, approx. 81cms (32”) high. (2)
€400 - 600
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Hand-coloured Engravings
A pair of Bird Prints after George Edwards,
c. 1770; a pair of Flower Prints published
by Rich. Evans, and another Bird Print, all
hand coloured. As a collection. (5)
€160 - 220
MUSIC ROOM
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After Walmseley
Coloured aquatint“The Mouth of
Waterford Harbour,”engraved by R.T.D.
Havell, approx. 40cms x 56cms (16”x 22”),
gilt frame. (1) €200 - 300
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A set of three coloured Oriental Prints,
in hogarth frames, and one other. (4)
€160 - 220
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Boxing: A pair of Victorian coloured
Prints of“Tom Sayers - Champion of
England,”and“John C. Heenan - The
Benicia Boy”published by George
Newbold, 303 304 Strand, London Oct.
17th, 1861, each approx. 28cms x 23cms
(11”x 9”) in dam. maple frames. (2)
€180 - 220
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A good pair of large modern two seater
Couches, covered in brown suede, each
approx. 173cms (5’8”) wide. (2) €450 - 650
15
A set of four modern upholstered
beech Side Chairs, covered in green
linen. (4) €150 - 200
16
An old Victorian three-seater
Chesterfield Couch, approx. 226cms
(89”)wide; 107cms (42”) deep. (1)
€200 - 300
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A six fold Draught Screen, Regency
period, with hand coloured and other
satirical engravings and cartoons, approx.
214cms (7’)high, 330cms (10’10”) wide. (1)
€800 - 1200
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A Collard and Collard Boudoir Grand
Piano, in a figured rosewood case,
on three octagonal and turned legs,
distresssed. (1) €350 - 500
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Taxidermy: A specimen Head of a
Mountain Goat with horns, on a shield
shaped mount. (1) €180 - 220
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A fine set of rare early 19th Century
Irish Bagpipes -“The Fenian Bag Pipes,”
the five turned hardwood pipes with
silver plated mounts, and ivory tips, the
leather bag with outer green velvet cover.
Rare. (1)
Provenance: By family tradition,“The
Fenian Bag Pipes.” €600 - 800
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A rare and unusual Regency mahogany
French Harpsichord, the exposed upper
section with a brass mounted pillar above
a main shaped body with arched and
splayed legs, indistinctly inscribed on
reverse. (1) €1000 - 1500
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A late 19th Century walnut cased
Polyphone, with its original slot operated
mechanism, and in its original cabinet,
“Drop a Penny in the Slot,”by H. Peters
Co. London, made in Leipzig, with labels,
91cms (36”) high, 69cms (27”) wide,
together with a collection of 12 discs. (1)
€350 - 450
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An attractive single Bed, with brass
ends. (1) €120 - 180
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A very large cream coloured porcelain
Flour Bin Cover, as is. (1) €120 - 180
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A mahogany Occasional Table, on four
turned legs with brass castors. (1)
€70 - 100
SOUTH WING CORRIDOR
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After Edith O.E. Somerville, c. 1906
FINE COMPLETE SET OF
FAMOUS HUNTING PRINTS
“The A.B.C. of Hunting,”a magnificent full
set of the famous alphabet of hunting in
20 coloured prints, each approx. 53cms
x 43cms (21”x 17”)overall, attractively
framed with illustration, description and
initial letter. Good complete set. (20)
€1250 - 1750
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After Gillray
Political Cartoon,“Pantagruel’s
Victorious Return to the Court of
Gargantua, after extopating the Soup-
Meagre’s of Bouitte Land”fine hand
coloured print, 33cms x 38cms (13”x 15”),
gilt tipped mount and hogarth frame.
Good. (1) €150 - 200
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After Gillray
Political Cartoon,“A Plumper for Paul!
or - The Little Taylor done over!”fine hand
coloured print, 28cms x 38cms (11”x 15”)
gilt tipped mount and hogarth frame.
Good. (1) €150 - 200
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Antique Irish Engravings; The Bottle
Incident -“A Theological Antidote firing
off the Lies of Opposition,”a hand
coloured engraving by M. Cleary; and
“The Imperial Divorce,”engraved for The
Hibernian Magazine, hand coloured
engraving, etched by Brocas. (2)
€150 - 200
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Early 19th Century
Watercolour:“Coastal Scene with figures
fighting in foreground, near castle ruins,
shipping beyond,”approx. 24cms x 35cms
(9½”x 13½”) walnut frame. (1) €200 - 300
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18th Century Irish School
Watercolour:“Elegant Tourists being
rowed to a Ruined Castle, with shipping
moored beyond,”33cms x 51cms (13”x
20”) approx. in walnut frame. (1)
€250 - 350
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A set of 5 humorous Coaching Prints,
each in oak frames, 20”x 27”(51cms x
68cms). (5) €150 - 200
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After Andrew Nicoll
Dennis O’Sullivan, 1814 1823
Hand-coloured Aquatints: Co. Wicklow
Views: A very good set of 8 hand
coloured aquatint views of Co. Wicklow
(including one of Co. Cork), each approx.
8”x 9”, in black and gilt frames (6 + 2). (8)
€320 - 450
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A Neo-classical style painted and
gesso half-moon shaped Pier Table, the
frieze centred by a lyre, on three square
tapering legs, 94cms (37”) wide. (1)
€300 - 500
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A pierced metal Mosque Lamp, and a
pair of toleware Wall Lamps. (3)
€250 - 350
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A rare early 19th Century Irish
mahogany folding Coaching Table, on
X shaped supports with turned stretchers.
(1) €200 - 300
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A rectangular mahogany Blanket Chest
or Coffer with brass carrying handles, on
ogee bracket feet, approx. 99cms (39”)
long. (1) €150 - 200
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Guinness Co.
A rare pair of very large coopered metal
bound Stout Barrels, each inscribed
Guinness, with various numbers, approx.
91cms (36”) high. (2) €1500 - 2000
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A 19th Century upholstered wing back
Armchair, with white loose cover. (1)
€200 - 300
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A late 19th Century Armchair, covered
in cream ground and blue floral
decorated material. (1) €180 - 250
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A set of 8 good quality modern Dining
Chairs or Side Chairs, with upholstered
backs and seats (six covered in dark
green). (8) €250 - 350
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J. Faber after Thos. Hudson, 1749
Mezzotint Portraits:“George Frederick
Handel,”published Lond. 1749, approx.
37cms x 28cms (14½”x 11”), hogarth
frame, and two other Portraits. (3)
€200 - 300
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Theatre Royal Dublin: An early playbill,
“Theatre Royal. By Command of His
Excellency The Lord Lieutenant and
Her Grace The Duchess of Dorset, This
Saturday March 5th, will be performed
the Comedy of‘The Wonder’”c. 1820,
approx. 28cms x 22cms (11”x 8½”) gilt
frame. (1) €150 - 200
SOUTH CORRIDOR
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Co. Tipperary Stud Poster:“Young
Tacitus - Sire for Registered Hunting,
1908,”The Property of Patrick Carroll,
standing at Ladywell St., Cashel, approx.
40cms x 28cms (16”x 11”) printed by
Sentinel Printing Works, Cashel (City),
framed. Rare. (1) €280 - 350
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Co. Cork Stud Poster:“Pure-Bred
Shorthorn Bull, Nameless,”Bred by Mr.
W.A. Ryall, Ballyglassin, 36cms x 25cms
(14”x 9½”), printed by Field, Printer,
Youghal, framed. Scarce. (1) €280 - 350
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J. Mc Ardell after Joshua Reynolds,
1754
Mezzotint Portrait:“James Earl of Kildare,
1754,”and“Emily Countess of Kildare,”
35cms x 25cms (14”x 10”), in hogarth
frames. (2) €300 - 400
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Early 19th Century English School
Irish Caricature Prints:“An Outside
Jaunting Car,”published by J. Mc Lean,
London; and“Irish Bog Trotters,”published
by Thos. Tegg, two similar hand coloured
Engravings, each approx. 23cms x 34cms
(9”x 13½”) hogarth frames. (2)
€300 - 400
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After John Ireland
“The Gentle Art of Making Guinness,”a
charming set of 12 coloured caricature
prints, each approx. 43cms x 30cms (17”x
12”), in gilt frames. (12) €700 - 1000
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Published by W. Mc Cleary,
Nassau St., 1821
Coloured Engraving:“Grand Procession
of His most Gracious Majesty George IV
through College Green on His way to
the Castle, August 17th, 1821,”with cont.
hand colouring, approx. 28cms x 17.5cms
(11”x 14½”), gilt frame. Scarce (1)
€250 - 300
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After J. Smith,
Engraved by J. Chapman
“Ireland”a fine hand coloured engraving,
an allegorical study, published by Adland
Jones, London 1812, approx. 26cms x
20cms (10¼”x 8”), framed. (1) €180 - 250
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Rare Irish Engraving
“A Hero of Corunna”attractive hand
coloured engraving, published by Mc
Cleary, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin, c. 1830,
approx. 30cms x 20cms (12”x 8”) framed.
Good. (1) €180 - 250
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Scarce Irish Print
“Costume of the Pagan Irish,”a scarce
hand coloured aquatint by R. Havell,
published London 1815, approx. 30cms x
22cms, (12”x 8½”) framed. (1) €170 - 220
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Rare Irish Satirical Print
“A Finishing Touch,”hand coloured
engraving, published by [Mc Cleary] 21
Nassau St., Nov. 1805, approx. 26cms x
19cms (10”x 7½”), black frame. (1)
€180 - 250
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Taxidermy: A natural history Specimen,
“Head of a Tigress,”mounted on a shield
shaped wooden backboard, carved with
R.W., and with remnants of Rowland Ward
label. (1) €400 - 600
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James Mc Ardell, Engraver
Mezzotint Engraving:“The Rev. John
Blachford D.D. Chancellor of St. Patrick’s
and Minister of St. Werburgh’s Dublin,”
Died 25th October 1748 Aged 64, 35cms
x 24.5cms (13¾”x 9½”) in heavy black
frame, inscribed on reverse. V. Scarce. (1)
* Mc Ardell was born in Dublin in 1729,
he was grandfather of Mrs. Henry Tighe,
Mary, the author of Psyche. €400 - 600
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By J. Watson after Sir Joshua Reynolds
Mezzotint Portrait:“Sir Jeffery Amherst,”
... Order of The Bath, Governor of Virginia..
Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s
Forces in North America from 1758 to
1764. Published by Ryland and Bryer
at The Kings Arms in Cornhill,”approx.
47cms x 33cms (17”x 13”), hogarth frame.
(1) €200 - 300
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Engraved by John Murphy,
after Titian, 1778
Mezzotint Engraving:“Titian’s Son
and Nurse,”In the Salon at Houghton.
Published Dec. 1st, 1778 by John Boydell,
approx. 51cms x 36.5cms (20”x 14¼”), gilt
and black frame. V. good. (1) €300 - 400
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Engraved by J. Godby after A. Pope
Published by T. Cadell W. Davies,
London
Grattan -“The Rt. Hon. Henry Grattan”
Member of Parliament for the City of
Dublin, approx. 37cms x 31cms (14½”x
12”) hogarth frame. (1) €200 - 300
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Engraved by B. Smith after H. Hone
Charlemont -“The Rt. Hon. James Earl
of Charlemont, K.P.”black and white
engraving, published by T. Cadell and W.
Davies, London, approx. 37cms x 31cms
(14½”x 12”) hogarth frame. (1) €200 - 300
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Engraved by W. Dickinson
after Hunter, 1777
Mezzotint Engraving:“The Rt. Hon.
John Bourke, Lord Baron Naas, First
Commissioner of His Majesty’s Revenue
in Ireland,”Published November 1st 1777,
approx. 51cmx x 35cms (20”x 13¾”), in
gilt and black frame, v. good. Rare. (1)
€400 - 600
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Late 18th Century English School
Original Drawing:“Alexander Pope,
Poeta Anglus,”an original pencil and chalk
portrait of Pope seated at a table, holding
a letter,”approx. 13¼”h x 11”w (35cms x
28cms), in cont. gilt frame. (1) €350 - 500
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G.H. Published by T. Peice, Dublin
Cartoon:“Field Day in the Phoenix Park,
May 8th, 1848,”black and white print,
approx. 29cms x 37cms (11½”x 14½”)
black frame. (1) €150 - 200
* Dublin Militia laughing at an Officer,
whose horse’s fake tail has just fallen off.
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After Hugh Hamilton
Engraving:“The Right Honourable David
La Touche,”engraved by James Fitter, c.
1818, approx. 54cms x 36cms (21”x 14”)
framed. (1) €180 - 225
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Engraved by Valentine Green
after Francis Wheatley
Mezzotint Engraving:“Henry Grattan
Esq. A Real Representative of the People,”
in Volunteers Uniform, published Sept.
10th, 1782, 39cms x 28.5cms (15½”x
11¼”) in wooden frame. V. good. Rare. (1)
€250 - 350
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Engraved by Houston
after Sir J. Reynolds, 1764
Mezzotint Engraving:“Portrait of Richard
Robinson D.D., Bishop of Kildare, 1764,
published by R. Sayer, London, approx.
39cms x 28cms (15¼”x 11”), in gilt and
black frame. (1) €250 - 350
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J. Hardy, Engraver after Sir J. Reynolds
Portrait Engraving:“Edmund Burke,
Esq.,”c. 1770, approx. 35cms x 27cms
(13¾”x 10½”) in gilt black frame. (1)
€220 - 320
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Wellington (Duke of) Large mezzotint
engraving of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of
Wellington, approx. 69cm x 45cms (27”x
17½”) in hogarth frame. (1) €250 - 350
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Thomas Frye (1710 - 1762)
Mezzotint:“Fine Head and Shoulders of
a Woman with bonnet and fancy attire,”
published Feb. 28, 1762, in cont. hogarth
type frame. (1) €550 - 750
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R. Caton Woodville, 1903
Watercolour:“May Your Shadow never
Grow less,”approx. 32cms x 23.5cms (12½”
x 9¼”) signed and dated, and inscribed on
reverse. (1)
* An illustration for a book. €350 - 450
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Painted and Engraved by I. Brooks
Mezzotint Portrait:“The Rt. Honble. Henry
Singleton Esq. Lord Chief Justice of His
Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas in Ireland
and one of His Majesty’s most Honble Privy
Council,”approx. 53cms x 36cms (20½”x
14”) hogarth frame. (1) €280 - 350
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A large Edwardian brass bound
bleached oak Flower Pot Holder, on
matching stand, 109cms (43”) overall
height. (2) €200 - 300
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A pair of moulded copies of Grotto
Chairs, decorated in the antique. (2)
€350 - 500
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A fine early 19th Century figured
walnut Writing Table, the rectangular
top with tooled leather inset, over two
frieze drawers on two shaped and pierced
uprights with two platform bases with
carved scroll decorations and four bun
feet with concealed castors, 115cms (45”)
long, brass locks stamped Hobbs Co.
London. (1) €400 - 600
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An early 19th Century Irish mahogany
Dining Chair, with pierced splat back, on
curved seat and square chamfered legs.
(1) €150 - 200
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An attractive Edwardian oak and brass
mounted Stick and Umbrella Stand,
possibly by Schoolbred Co., with
stamped registration marks, and with
brass mounts and rails, 101cms (39½”)
wide. (1) €600 - 800
TOP FLOOR – Bedroom 1
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After Howitt Williamson
“Oriental Field Sports,”a set of 4 hand
coloured prints, elephants, tigers etc.,
published by Edw. Orme, London c. 1815;
and a set of 7 black and white ditto, and
two others. A lot. (13) €300 - 400
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Irish Engravings: A quantity of five
Engravings, including Leixlip Castle
and Rockbarton Castle after Fisher; Mc
Allisters Castle Cappagh Castle after
O’Callaghan; and a coloured Engraving of
The Astronomical Observatory at T.C.D.
after W. Westall, all framed, as collection.
(5) €200 - 300
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Taxidermy: Three attractive cased
collections of Natural History
Specimens, including tropical birds,
insects and butterflies, each housed
under glass domes, approx. 66cms (26”)
high. (3) €350 - 500
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An attractive stripped pine Chest, the
frieze with a serpentine drawer above a
large carved panel, flanked by four small
drawers, above three long drawers, with
carved corbels to each side, approx.
119cms (47”) wide, 135cms (53”) high. (1)
€150 - 200
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A pair of metal bound stained two
drawer Chests, of low proportions, each
approx. 89cms (35”) wide, 44cms (17”)
deep. (2) €200 - 300
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A Georgian style mahogany Table,
with two frieze drawers, fret cut design
decoration on square channelled legs,
approx. 157cms (42”) wide. (1) €200 - 300
85
Three bulbous shaped blue and white
Vases, now converted to lamps. (3)
€120 - 150
86
A good quality Edwardian walnut
Pedestal Desk, the rectangular leather
inset top over three frieze drawers and six
pedestal drawers, 122cms (48”) wide. (1)
€300 - 400
87
An antique Oriental Rug, the blue
ground centre with multiple medallions,
and with red border, approx. 312cms
(10’3”) long, 170cms (5’7”) wide, worn. (1)
€150 - 250
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89
An old large painted wooden Spice
Cabinet Dresser, with 18 drawers,
approx. 190cms (75”) high, 135cms (53”)
wide. (1) €300 - 400
90
An attractive pair of Chinese
Watercolours,“Birds amid Flowers,”on a
gold background, each approx. 26cms x
23cms (10½”x 9”), black and gilt frames.
(2) €200 - 300
91
A collection of hand coloured and black
and white Engravings. (a lot) €150 - 200
92
An attractive pair of 19th Century
coloured Prints,“Temple Bar, March 7th,
1863,”and“St. Pauls, March 7th, 1863,”
each approx. 24cms x 33cms (9½”x 13”),
with gilt tipped mounts and gilt frames.
(2) €200 - 300
93
Queen’s Lady’s Newspaper
Court Chronicle 1877 / 78
Embroidery Samples - Magnificent set
of 4 large coloured Prints of embroidery
samples, each approx. 45cms x 28.5cms
(17¾”x 11¼”), with wash and gilt tipped
mounts, gilt frames. (4) €150 - 200
94
A giltwood swing frame Table Mirror,
a small giltwood star shaped Wall Mirror,
and a small white painted Table. (3)
€150 - 200
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Markey Robinson (1918 - 1999)
“Landscape with white Tower,”O.O.B.,
signed, approx. 32cms x 51cms (12½”x
20”) inscribed on reverse.
Provenance: Patrick Collins.”(1)
€200 - 300
96
A pair of inlaid mahogany Hepplewhite
style Elbow Chairs, carved in blue stripe
material. (2) €200 - 300
97
A good early 19th Century French
Empire period Commode, or Chest, of
three long drawers with brass lion masks
drop ring handles, with speckled marble
top over two graduating pillars with
gilt brass capitals of female heads, and
anthemion mounts, on ebonised claw
feet, 130cms (51”) long, 65cms (25½”)
deep. (1) €1500 - 2000
98
An unusual pair of tall painted gilt and
black Standing Lamps, in the shape of
Egyptian Servants, approx. 132cms (57”)
high. (2) €550 - 750
99
An attractive fine quality early
19th Century French Empire period
figured mahogany Sleigh Bed/ Lit-
en-Bateau, with fine quality ormolu
mounts of flowers, wreaths and with
front decoration of lions pulling a chariot,
apron 225cms (7’6”) long, 107cms (42”)
deep. (1) €2000 - 3000
100
A pair of mahogany Bedside or Lamp
Tables, with frieze drawer, on cabriole
type legs, 56cms (22”) wide. (2) €300 - 400
101
An attractive pair of cylindrical Bedside
Lamps, painted white with cream shades,
approx. 33 cms (13”) high. (2) €350 - 450
102
A late 19th Century American Wall
Clock, by Jerome Co., New Haven,
Conn, in mahogany case. (1) €80 - 120
TOP FLOOR – HALLWAY
103
Early 19th Century Japanese School
Two similar coloured wood block Prints,
each with script, one of a Geisha Girl, and
one other, each approx. 34cms x 23cms
(13½”x 9”), black and gilt frames. (2)
€280 - 350
104
Early 19th Century Irish School,
Charlotte St. Leger
Watercolour:“Ruins at a bend on The
Blackwater,”possibly Dromana?, 26cms
x 33cms (10”x 13”), later inscribed on
reverse by Desmond Guinness, oak frame.
(1) €200 - 300
105
An 18th Century walnut Chest, with
large crossbanded top and sides, two
short and three long graduating drawers
with figured maple panels, and engraved
brass handles, on cabriole legs, distressed,
104cms (41”) wide, 125cms (49”) high. (1)
€600 - 800
106
A large Indian Runner, the red ground
decorated in typical style with seven
rows, each with three medallions, approx.
396cms x 140cms (13’x 4’7”). (1)
€250 - 350
TOP FLOOR
– Bedroom 3
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A matching pair of heavy mahogany
Chests, with moulded tops over two
short and three long drawers, on bracket
feet, 96cms (38”) wide. (2) €350 - 500
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A small Georgian mahogany Dressing
Table Mirror, c. 1800, the box base with
moulded drawers on ogee bracket feet.
(1) €220 - 350
109
A pair of panelled heavy oak box
Pedestals, 92cms (36”) wide, 84cms (33”)
high. (2) €250 - 350
110
A large Canopy Bed, with two heavy
carved and turned mahogany front posts,
later back, approx. 72”wide. (1)
Provenance: Murtagh Guinness, Porters
Lodge, Sandy Lane, Barbados.
€2000 - 3000
111
An attractive pair of tall Bedside
Lamps, each with glass barley twist
pillars on platform bases with salmon
colour square shades with droplets,
approx. 34”high. (2) €250 - 350
112
A triple fold giltwood Dressing Table
Mirror, with lotus leaf finials, and a
later cloth covered oak Pedestal Desk /
Dressing Table. (2)
* The above Table was designed as an
ensemble by Mariga Guinness for herself,
and featured on the front cover of“Vogue’s
Book of Houses, Gardens, People,”in 1968.
See illustration on page 3. €500 - 700
113
A large late 19th Century brass bound
Steamer Trunk / Wardrobe. (1)
€300 - 400
114
A large Hepplewhite style carved and
reeded mahogany Window Seat, with
upholstered ends and seat, 64”wide. (1)
€220 - 320
115
An attractive purple ground Kuching
Rug, cotton stone wash, approx. 9’2”x
6’5”(280cms x 196cms). (1) €250 - 350
116
Late 18th Century French School
after Huet
“The Salmon Leap at Leixlip,”hand
coloured engraving, approx. 23cms x
36cms (9”x 14”). (1) €250 - 350
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Roland Pym (1910-2006)
Watercolour:“Elegant Lady in hunting
attire,”signed, and inscribed, approx.
24cms x 16cms (9”x 6½”), gilt frame. (1)
€200 - 300
118
A Mezzotint Engraving “One of The Tribe
of Levi,”published L. 1778. €80 - 120
119
After George Stubbs
A set of six black and white engravings,
“Race Horses,”published Lond. c. 1817, in
black and gilt frames. (7) €250 - 350
120
A Hepplewhite style Elbow Chair, a
bamboo Side Table, and a mahogany Side
Table. (3) €120 - 180
121
A walnut Lowboy, in the 17th Century
style, the moulded rectangular top above
a central drawer and two side drawers, an
arched apron, on bell turned legs, united
with flat stretchers, now with a later
shield shaped mirror attached. (1)
€350 - 500
122
A Chippendale style mahogany Side
Chair, with vase shaped splat back;
together with a beechwood open
Armchair, with cane work back on front
turned legs, and another three similar
Chairs. (5) €150 - 250
123
A collection of 14 early 19th Century
black and white Engravings, mostly
Irish Scenes. (14) €200 - 300
124
Books: A very large collection of varied
Books, including some Irish interest
others on literature, poetry, history, travel
art, architecture, some antiquarian items,
mostly hard backs, some coffee table
books, approx. 500 volumes on seven
shelves. As a collection, w.a.f. (1)
€400 - 600
125
An old single seat pitch pine School
Desk. (1) €150 - 200
TOP FLOOR
- Childrens Toys
126
A fine large Victorian carved and
painted wooden Rocking Horse, with
glass eyes, horsehair mane and tail, and
brass studded leather bridle and saddle,
on a large stained pine stand with turned
pillars and four bolt swinging brackets,
stamped‘Patented Jan. 29 1880’, approx.
135cms (53”) high, 160cms (63”) wide. (1)
€1200 - 1800
127
A large Victorian wooden Dolls
House, of typical design with hand
painted red brick exterior, tiled roof,
the back with two large doors, opening
to reveal stairs and landing and with
some contemporary and later wooden
furniture, chairs, tables, beds, etc. A lot. (1)
€400 - 600
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A very fine Victorian carved pine and
gesso Toy Horse, with leather tackling,
on original spoked iron wheels (one
replaced), and with a matching wooden
tipping cart on large spoked iron wheels,
with circular brass label, approx. 87cms
(34”) long. (2) €400 - 600
129
An Edwardian wooden Toy Steam
Engine, painted in red green, on four iron
wheels (three matching). (1) €130 - 180
130
An attractive Dolls House, in the style of
a turreted Gothic Castle, the overall pink
ground with white painted coin stones,
windows and doors, and the gables with
floral decoration, 79cms (31”) high. (1)
* Designed and executed by Louise and
Patrick Guinness and painted by Phillipa
Bayliss. €350 - 450
131
A rare painted wooden Victorian horse
drawn Fairground Caravan, with shaped
windows and doors, and with removable
scroll shaped steps, with circular brass
plaques, on two large front spoked iron
wheels and with two smaller ditto at rear,
approx. 52cms (23½”) high. (1) €350 - 500
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An attractive suite of painted Garden
Furniture, consisting of a large falling leaf
table on tapering cluster iron supports,
together with a small matching circular
table, and 6 + 4 almost matching folding
chairs, together 12 pieces. (12) €500 - 700
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134
A large wrought iron painted Gazebo,
of dome shape with double entrance,
approx. 11’high. (1) €400 - 600
135
Two similar Victorian cast metal
Garden Seats, each matching gable
decorated with ivy leaves, and with
wooden seats and backs, the largest
244cms (8’) long; the other 150cms (5’9”)
long. (2) €500 - 700
136
A set of matching hardwood Garden
or Patio Furniture, an octagonal folding
table, a set of four folding chairs, and two
folding sun loungers, by Lilo. (7)
€400 - 600
137
An attractive painted wrought iron
Garden Arch, with Gothic shaped top,
approx. 254cms (8’4”) high, 130cms (51”)
wide, with 3’opening. (1) €300 - 400
138
A pair of unusual terracotta Garden
Bird Boxes, in the shaped of Pagodas,
approx. 127cms (4’2”) high. (2) €300 - 400
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A good heavy pair of late 19th Century
wrought iron three seater Garden
Seats, with shaped latt backs and
seats, approx. 74”(188cms) length; 32”h
(81cms). (2)
Provenance: London Zoo. €1000 - 1500
140
An elaborate pair of heavy cast bronze
figural Garden Urns, each in the shape
of a female figure in a grotesque animal
body, on lion head bases, approx. 165cms
(65”) high. (2)
Provenance: Prince and Princess Guirey,
Garrettstown House, Co. Meath.
€2000 - 3000
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A very large cast bronze Water
Feature or Fountain in the shape
of an oyster shell supported by two
kneeling female figures, approx.
178cms (70”) high. (1) €800 - 1200
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An unusually heavy pair of attractive
cast metal Garden Urns, with stork
head handles and swags of flowers on
octagonal bases, approx. 74cms (29”)
high. (2) €400 - 600
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A very fine and extremely heavy pair
of late Victorian metal Garden Seats,
with elaborately decorated pierced backs
with central figural medallion with leaf
and bird crested sides, on hoof feet, now
painted white, approx. 131cms (52”) long.
(2) €1000 - 1500
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A good set of four late Victorian green
painted metal Garden Seats, three
matching, and another similar en suite
each with wooden seats and backs. (4)
€700 - 900
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After Giambologna
An extremely fine large late 19th
Century bronze figure of Mercury,
approx. 184cms (6’) high, by J.
Chiurazzi Fils, Bronzes - Marbres,
Naples, with label, after the original
by Giambologna on a large square
stone plinth (in three parts) with
moulded top and base, overall height
284cms (9’4”) approx and 55cms
(21½”) square plinth. (2)
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An exceptionally fine set of
large carved white marble
Statuary,“The Four Seasons,
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
Winter”each approx. 183cms
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A rare set of three heavy matching
Victorian, possibly Coalbrookdale,
cast metal Garden Seats, now painted
white, with elaborate shaped pierced and
cast backs decorated with oak leaves and
acorns on similar sides with dogs head
handles, wooden seats and each on four
paw feet, approx. 153cms (5’) wide. (3)
€2000 - 3000
148
An extremely heavy pair of antique
cast iron Cannon Barrels, 97cms (38”)
long. (2) €750 - 1000
149
Seven pallets of 4”concrete Building
Blocks. (7) €400 - 600
150
A collection of blue Bangor Slates,
various sizes and condition, and some
metal rainwater shoots. A lot, w.a.f. (a lot)
€100 - 150
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A large quantity of Firewood, beech, ash,
oak etc., containing several ton of timber,
all cut into large logs. (1) €700 - 1000
152
An International Topper, one white
Design Category C., approx. 10’6”Sail
Boat, with landing trailer. Serial No: 43870
(1) €400 - 600
FIRST FLOOR – Lily’s Room
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A pair of heavy three drawer mahogany
Bedside Chests, with moulded fronts and
heavy brass handles. (2) €200 - 300
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feet, 96cms (38”) wide. (2) €350 - 500
156
A 19th Century mahogany
Chippendale style two-door Wardrobe,
each door with glazed upper panels. (1)
€150 - 200
157
An attractive and elaborate giltwood
Wall Mirror, with dolphin cresting over
a decorated frame, 122cms (48”) high,
82cms (32”) wide. (1) €300 - 400
158
A large upholstered mahogany Window
Stool, with turned end handles and turned
legs, 153cms (60”) wide. (1) €220 - 320
159
A large Canopy Bed, with two profusely
carved Victorian mahogany front pillars,
6’4”wide. (1) €2000 - 3000
160
A small two seater Couch, with turned
front legs, covered in cream fabric. (1)
€120 - 180
161
A white porcelain Table Lamp, in the
shape of an elephant, and another
porcelain Lamp with green encrusted
branches, and a larger similar Vase. (4)
€150 - 200
162 No Lot
FIRST FLOOR
– George’s Room
163
A pair of small recycled wooden 10
drawer Spice Cabinets. (2) €150 - 200
164
A small modern upholstered Elbow
Chair, in blue stripe material, and an
Edwardian walnut Bedside Locker. (2)
€150 - 200
165
An attractive pair of painted metal
Bedside Lamps, with salmon coloured
shades, and a white porcelain Table Lamp.
(3) €200 - 300
166
A large carved early 19th Century
French Provincial fruitwood Armoire,
with moulded cornice over tall carved
doors, with pewter hinges and locks, on
short cabriole legs, 224cms (7’4”) high,
138cms (54”)wide. (1) €1000 - 1500
167
A tall pine Chest of Drawers, two short
and four long drawers; a small pair of
painted Tables, and a painted high back
Chair. (4) €120 - 180
168
A small 19th Century mahogany
Dressing Table Mirror. (1) €100 - 150
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A heavy recycled wooden two door
Press, with base drawer and metal
mounts; and lift top wooden Chest. (3)
€200 - 300
170
A large 14 drawer reconstituted
wooden Chest. (1) €200 - 300
171
A small blue painted single Canopy
Bed, with carved Hepplewhite style front
pillars. (1) €220 - 350
* Designed by Mariga Guinness.
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19th Century Japanese School
A large Japanese 2-panelled Screen,
“River Landscape with large bank of
flowers in foreground,”with raised flower
heads, and with stunning gold painted
background and silk borders in two parts,
overall 166cms x 173cms (5’6”x 5’8”). (2)
€1500 - 1800
173
A very large Laundry Basket or Log
Basket, stamped H.H. Co. Ltd., Basket
No. B. 1246. (1) €160 - 220
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A large Edwardian carved and painted
Rocking Horse, on pitch pine frame. (1)
€800 - 1200
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A small early 20th Century brass
Carriage Clock, the enamel dial with
Roman numerals. (1) €100 - 150
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Fred Miller Averil Burleigh, 1918
Hand-coloured Print -“The Aviators”Per
Ardua ad Astra,”an attractive coloured
print of elves flying on birds, approx.
37cms x 27cms (14½”x 10½”) gilt frame.
(1) €150 - 200
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19th Century English School, 1887
Watercolour:“Schloss Elz, on The Mosel,”
36cms x 24cms (14”x 9 1/2”), inscribed
and signed with initials and dated, wash
mount and gilt frame. (1) €150 - 200
178
A set of four late 18th Century hand
coloured Engravings,“Exotic Birds,”
published by Nodder Co., London c.
1793; and two others similar. (6)
€200 - 300
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An early 19th Century hand coloured
Engraving,“A Robin and Finches perched
on branches etc,”56cms x 43cms (22”x
17”). (1) €160 - 220
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Watercolour:“Baronial Castle with soldiers
in foreground,”approx. 16cms x 23cms
(6¼”x 9”) gilt and green mount, gilt
frame. (1) €160 - 220
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After Corot
“Landscape with Castle in background,”a
coloured print on canvas, 37cms x 52cms
(14½”x 20½”), gilt frame. (1) €150 - 200
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After Tom Brown
Attractive coloured Cartoon Print,“A
Labour of Love,”a young boy and his
dog, pulling a heavy old man in carriage,
24cms x 36.5cms (9½”x 14½), framed. (1)
€140 - 200
FIRST FLOOR
– Bowed Room
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A mid-19th Century brass bound
mahogany Military or Campaign Chest,
in two parts, two short and three long
drawers with brass flush handles, on turned
legs, 99cms (3’3”) wide. (1) €600 - 800
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The Diana Mitford Mirror
A large 19th Century Venetian Mirror,
of oval form with engraved plate and rose
and leaf appliques, 104cms (41”) high. (1)
€1500 - 2000
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A pair of tall carved wooden Table
Lamps, and shades. (2) €150 - 200
186
A pair of antique style Grotto Chairs,
moulded in fibreglass and painted in
varied colours. (2) €300 - 400
187
The Marquess of Lansdowne’s Rickshaw
A very rare 19th Century Japanese
Rickshaw, the lacquer body decorated
with peacocks and birds, decorated brass
fittings, and two large 18 spoke wheels, and
with later leather seat. (1) €2000 - 3000
* Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice,
5th Marquess of Lansdowne (4 January
1845 - 3 June 1927) was a British politician
and Irish peer who served successively
as the fifth Governor General of Canada,
Viceroy of India, Secretary of State of War,
and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
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An attractive upholstered Day-bed or
Ottoman, with lift seat in colourful fabric.
(1) €300 - 400
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feet. (2) €350 - 500
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A pair of brass Table Lamps, pleated
cream shades. (2) €200 - 300
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Exceptionally Fine Needlework
A magnificent 19th Century
embroidered silk Lambrequin, in the
18th Century French style, elaborately
decorated with musical motifs, garlands
of flowers, love-knots, etc., now of
bowed outline, approx. 8’3”wide, with
11’drop each side. (1)
Provenance: Farmleigh, Co. Dublin.
€3000 - 4000
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A George III period mahogany
and ebony strung inlaid drop-leaf
Pembroke Table, c. 1830, with frieze
drawer to one side, the rectangular top
with reeded rim, the flaps with rounded
corners, on four fine turned and reeded
legs, brass castors. (1) €600 - 800
193
A giltwood upright Overmantel Wall
Mirror, with leaf cresting, 140cms (55”)
high; 94cms (37”) wide. (1) €350 - 500
194
A good pair of pine wood Open
Bookcases, Victorian style, with carved
corbels, and glass panel sides on bases
with double drawers, and with glazed
panel doors, 204cms (80”) high, 127cms
(50”) wide. (2) €500 - 700
195
An extremely fine copy of an 18th
Century Irish Library Cabinet, by
Kindel, the swan neck pediment with
carved parcel gilt adornments, over two
double panel doors, flanked by reeded
Corinthian pillars, on a base with five
varied drawers, on carved paw feet,
242cms x 127cms (95”x 50”). (1)
* Based on the Birr Castle cabinet.
€3000 - 4000
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A large and unusual carved wooden
Coffee Table, constructed from an old
iron bound door in the 17th Century
style, with inset glass top, a carved frieze
on four turned legs, 106cms x 92cms
(42”x 36”). (1) €350 - 500
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A very good pair of Easy Armchairs,
in the style of Howard Son, London,
upholstered in wine ground floral fabric.
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A large French Savonnerie Carpet, the
floral medallions on a red ground with
scrolls etc., and with double borders on
two sides, altered, 444cms x 317cms
(175”x 121”) as is. (1) €700 - 1000
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A collection of mostly 18th Century
black and white Portrait Engravings,
in Hogarth and similar frames, as a lot.
(3) €200 - 300
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Two Engravings of Co. Limerick, four
reproduction coloured Prints, Curragh
Chase, Co. Limerick, and other various
coloured Prints etc. As a lot. (1)
€150 - 200
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19th Century English School
“The Sundial,”attractive landscape with
sculptured sundial in front of a creeper
clad Country House,”O.O.C., 22cms x
13cms (8½”x 5”) in heavy dark frame. (1)
€220 - 320
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Still Life,“Bowl of Roses on Table,”O.O.B.,
ebonised frame. (1) €100 - 150
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Victorian Silk Pictures:“Gentlewomen
of Pompeii,”and“Love’s Sacrifice,”an
attractive pair, each approx. 39cms x
23cms (15½”x 9”), Christmas Supplement
numbers from“The Gentlewoman,”issues,
1894 1897, gilt frame. (2) €300 - 400
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After Ackermann
A set of four similar hand coloured
Engravings,“Designs for Beds,”c. 1825;
and a pair of coloured Prints on black
ground. (6) €300 - 400
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19th Century French, c. 1869
Fine Hand-Coloured Prints: An
attractive set of four hand-coloured
Fashion Prints, each approx. 27cms x
20cms (10½”x 8”), in gilt frames. (4)
€225 - 300
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Henri Jacques Bueno de Mesquita
(1887 - 1962)
“Portrait of an attractive Lady in red dress,
with ginger hair, kneeling,”signed and
dated 1922, approx. 45cms x 38cms (17½”
x 15”) framed. (1) €200 - 300
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19th Century French Engravings
Engravings,“Pastoral Scenes,”each
large gilt frames. (2) €300 - 400
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Early 18th Century Persian Drawing
Pen and Ink Drawing “Shah Tahmasp
Safavi”the central pen and ink drawing
depicting a half length Portrait of the
Shah, wearing a turban, with Arabic
text surrounding, in an orange ground
decorative border, and a later larger
decorative surround depicting animals,
flowers etc. (1)
* Sha Tahmasp Safavi (1514 - 76) ruled Iran
from 1524 and is now most famous for
creating the Shahnama book of Persian
Kings. €400 - 500
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Neapolitan School
An early 19th Century fan shaped three
panel Painting on vellum, the large centre
panel depicts“Vesuvius Erupting,”framed,
vellum length approx. 27cms (10½”) x
54cms (21”); with a gouache over engraved
Plate, title page of Wm. Hamiltons
Volcanoes, 1776. (2) €300 - 400
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An important and extremely fine 19th
Century English needlework Wall
Hanging or Table Cover, approx. 221cms
x 117cms (7’3”x 3’10”). (1) €800 - 1200
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A large late 19th Century/Early 20th
Century Chinese Court Robe, decorated
with dragons, flowers and other designs
on royal blue silk background, 134cms
(53”) high. (1) €350 - 500
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An important late 19th Century Far
Eastern Court Jacket, possibly from
Thailand, the entire intrically worked in
gold thread and braid, approx. 100cms
(39½”) high. (1) €350 - 500
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After Cecil Aldin
“The Best of Friends,”adventures of a
puppy and a kitten, a set of four coloured
animal prints, each approx. 27cms x 24cms
(10½”x 9½”) hogarth frames. (4) €250 - 300
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Early 19th Century Neapolitan School
Gouache:“Genere d’22 Blre. 1822,”a
group of volcanic eruptions, inscribed,
21cms x 31cms (8¼”x 12”), wooden
frame. (1) €300 - 450
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Early 19th Century English School
Original Feather Picture:“An attractive
watercolour picture with Bird perched on
tree stump, in a naturalistic setting, the
bird made of original feathers,”approx.
22cms x 27cms (8½”x 10½”) gilt frame. (1)
€250 - 350
215
A cream coloured 2-seater couch. (1)
€150-200
216 – 217 No Lots
NORTH WING CORRIDOR
218
A small French style inlaid and
crossbanded kingwood Bedside Table,
with drawer, damaged leg; and a folding
wooden Stand. (3) €120 - 180
219
A large and unusual reconstituted
wooden Press, with two heavy panelled
doors, designed after a medieval style
with heavy metal mounts, 208cms (82”)
high, 122cms (48”) wide. (1) €300 - 400
220
A pair of ten drawer mahogany Tallboy
Chests, with brass ring handles, on low
bracket feet, 135cms (53”) high. (2)
€450 - 550
221
A small reconstituted wooden Press,
with two panel doors, metal mounts,
176cms (69”) high. (1) €200 - 300
222
A late 19th Century Continental carved
walnut high back Chair, covered in wine
silk, dam. (1) €120 - 180
223
Antique Engravings:“His Majesty
Officers of State receiving the Turkish
Ambassador,”painted by W. Brown,
engd. by Orme, Lond. 1791; another“The
Triumph of Mercy,”by F. Bartolozzi; another
“The Nativity,”as a coll. (3) €150 - 200
224
A set of large early 18th Century black
and white Engravings, each approx.
38cms x 53cms (15”x 21”) black frames.
(5) €280 - 350
225
Attractive Dog Prints:“The Culprits”
after Otto Weber; also“Envy Hatred and
Malice,”after H. Zugel, a pair of coloured
prints, supplement to“The Graphic,”1883,
each approx. 29cms x 37cms (11½”x
14½”), gilt tipped frames. (2) €280 - 350
226 No Lot
227
A pair of tall Open Pine Bookcases,
with inverted breakfront cornice, carved
corbels, and base drawers, 211cms (83”)
high, 102cms (40”) wide. (2) €500 - 600
228
A bleached circular sycamore Centre
Table, with flip up top on turned pillar,
with tripod base, approx. 107cms (42”)
diameter. (1) €250 - 350
229
A large Canopy Bed, with two heavy
Victorian mahogany turned and carved
front posts, later back, 72”wide. (1)
€2000 - 3000
230
A large Hepplewhite style carved and
reeded mahogany Window Seat, with
upholstered ends and seat, 64”wide. (1)
€220 - 350
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A late 19th Century French brass Carriage
Clock, of oval shape, in original carrying case,
12cms (5”) high. (1) €200 - 300
237
Early Map of Ireland, c. 1700
Map: Blome (Richard)“A Map of the Kingdome
of Ireland,”engd. by R. Palmer, with engd.
vignettes of ships and inlaid coats of arms,
approx. 39cms x 41cms (15”x 16”), black frame.
(1) €220 - 350
238
Map: Nollin (J.B.) Le Royaume D’Irlande. Divise
en Provinces Subdivises en Contez et en Baronies
selon les Memoires du Sr. Petty et d’Autres...
Dedie a Marie D’Este Reyne D’Angleterre,
D’Ecosse, et D’Irlande ... Paris 1690, approx.
64cms x 49cms (25”x 19½”), with attractive
engraved cartouche, and with contemporary
hand colouring, hogarth frame. (1)
* Jacobite map of Ireland. €300 - 400
239
Rare Plan of Cork City
Map: Rocque (John) A Survey of the City and
Suburbs of Cork, lg. engraved map, published
London 1759, 63cms x 82cms (25”x 32”), in
hogarth frame. Good clean impression. Rare. (1)
€1000 - 1500
240
Early French Map of England
Map: Robert -“Le Royaume d’Angleterre”... avec
la Principaute de Galles et subdivise en Shires
au Comtes. Lg. hd. cold. map, Paris 1753, approx.
50cms x 55cms (20”x 21½”) wash mount and
hogarth frame. (1) €250 - 350
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A pair of large carved giltwood Wall
Mirrors, in the George II style, by Harrison
Gill, London Madrid, with label. (2)
€1000 - 1500
242
Newman Co. Publishers
Co. Dublin: An attractive pair of hand
coloured lithographic Views,“Kingstown,
Co. Dublin,”and“Dublin Bay and
Kingstown Harbour,”each approx. 26cms
x 35cms (10¼”x 14”) in hogarth frames.
(2) €250 - 350
243
Jonathan Fisher, 1794
Dublin Views: A good set of three hand
coloured engravings:
1.“North West-View of the City and Bay of
Dublin”
2.“South-View of the City and Bay of
Dublin”
3.“The Demesne of Lucan on the River
Liffey”
Each approx. 20cms x 29cms (8”x 11½”),
published by J. Fisher, Dublin 1793 / 94,
wash mounts, gilt frames. V. good. Scarce.
(3) €500 - 800
244
An attractive pair of Regency style gilt
and black two branch Wall Sconces,
the circular mirror backs surmounted by
carved gilt eagles. (2) €750 - 900
245
Adolfo Dumini, 1892 Italian School
“The Birds Nest,”Fine cottage interior
view with children, O.O.C., 118cms x
90cms (46½”x 35½”), signed lr. left side, in
heavy carved giltwood frame. (1)
Provenance: Ald. W.F. Cotton, Hollywood,
Dundrum, Co. Dublin purchased by family
of present owner at contents sale in
February 1918, Lot 632. €4000 - 6000
246
An attractive pair of kingwood and
parquetry Card Tables, early 20th
Century in the French style, of serpentine
style with gilt metal mounted cabriole
legs, 72cms (28¼”) wide. (2) €1700 - 2200
247 No Lot
248
An early 19th Century painted and
parcel gilt Open Armchair, with cane
seat and back, on turned legs (cut down);
and an Edwardian walnut Corner Chair,
with cane seat. (2) €150 - 250
249
A very good early 19th Century large
carved mahogany Armchair, in the
Chinese Chippendale style, the shaped
pierced and carved back with flower
heads, scrolls etc., over two carved arm
supports on two similarly carved front legs
with dolphin head feet. (1) €1250 - 1750
250
A large and elegant three seater hump
back Settee, in the George II style, with
five finely carved mahogany legs with
mask decoration, on hairy paw feet,
upholstered in light green silk brocade,
approx. 214cms (7’) long. (1) €1000 - 1500
251
A rust red ground Oriental Carpet,
with three rows of six octagons, approx.
312cms x 239cms (10’3”x 7’10”). (1)
€250 - 350
FIRST FLOOR
– Summer Bedroom
252
An early 19th Century painted Chair,
with cross over splat back, cane seat,
cross stretcher; another Chair with carved
back. (2) €150 - 200
253
An unusual and almost matching pair
of reconstituted cherrywood and
walnut Side Tables, after a Chinese
design, with rectangular tops and drawers
on outsplayed legs. (2) €400 - 600
254
A moulded maple Frame, with gilt inner
border and with mirror plate, 114cms x
89cms (45”x 35”). (1) €180 - 250
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An 18th Century walnut Low Chest, (the base of a Chest on
Chest) with long narrow drawer over a similar deep drawer and
wide moulded apron on cabriole legs with pad feet, 103cms
(40½”) wide. (1) €400 - 600
256
A late 18th Century / early 19th Century large carved walnut
Armoire, French Provincial, with moulded cresting above a pair
of panelled doors, the centre carved with foliage, flowers and
marriage medallions with initials‘M.R.’, ‘M.C.’fluted rounded
corners and shaped apron and short feet, 277cms x (9’) high,
153cms (5’) wide. (1)
Provenance: Leixlip Castle, Co. Kildare €2000 - 3000
257 Early 19th Century French School
An old wool work and collage Picture, of flowers in a vase,
inscribed, signed and dated‘Dedie a la Amitie’Dec. 1820, 36cms x
28cms (14”x 11”). (1) €160 - 220
258 No Lot
259
A blue and white Chinese porcelain Fish Bowl, 36cms (14”)
diameter. (1) €150 - 200
260
A large rectangular early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk,
decorated in the usual taste, stamped with owners initials“H.R.”
and with printed label,“Louis Vuitton, Asnieress Seine, Paris, Nice,
Lille and London,” No. 212387, approx. 112cms (44”) long. (1)
*“H.R.”stands for Hermione Ramsden (Mariga’s godmother) who
was the daughter of John William Ramsden 5th Baronet.
€2000 - 3000
STAIRWAY
261
A large 19th Century plaster Bust,“Daniel O’Connell, The
Liberator,”approx. 76cms (30”) high overall. (1) €400 - 600
262
After Joseph Tudor
“The Obelisk on the Boyne,”engraved by J. Brooks and Crofts, and
published in mortal memory of William III, Aug. 1736, approx.
40cms x 51cms (16”x 20”), with wash mount and gilt frame. (1)
€700 - 1000
263
After James Malton
Rare Engraving:“A View of the Portico of the Senate House of
Ireland,”dedicated to the Rt. Hon. John Foster, Speaker of the
House of Commons of Ireland.
Engraved by Wilson Lowry, approx. 50cms x 62cms (20”x 24½”), in
hogarth frame. A very good clear impression. Very Rare. (1)
* This fine engraving was described and advertised at a guinea
on a loose sheet inserted in part 1, Malton’s Views,”Mac Dowell
Cosgrave, R.S.A.I. Journal, Vol. XXXV, Dec. 1905. (1)§ €800 - 1200
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After Thomas Malton, c. 1776
Co. Waterford: Rare line engraving,
Inside of the Cathedral of Christ Church,
Waterford, engraved by John Roberts,
approx. 37cms x 48cms (14½”x 19”)
hogarth frame. (1)
* A very rare print. €400 - 600
265
After John Rocque
Maps:“Plan de la Ville, Havre, Baye
Environs de Dublin,”sur la meme Echolle
de ceux de Londres, Paris, et Rome, dated
1757 (possibly Paris), 54cms x 76cms (21”
x 30”) hogarth frame; and its companion
“The First Sheet of an Actual Survey of
the Environs of the City of Dublin”, both in
hogarth frames. (2) €500 - 700
266 No Lot
267
Lady Siobhan Conyngham - after Wooton
“A Bay Arab Stallion, probably The Byerley
Turk,”held by a Turkish groom, a view of
Constantinople beyond, in its three stages,
ancient, medieval and modern, unframed,
O.O.C., 236cms x 213cms (7’9”x 7’). (1)
N.B. Commissed by the Guinness Family in
1990. €3000 - 4000
* The Byerley Turk is one of three stallions
from which all thoroughbred bloodstock
throughout the world is descended.
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Early 19th Century
Irish Caricature, c. 1815
Co. Kildare:“The Curragh of Kildare -
Captn. Gore’s celebrated Horse Oakstick
by Fitzemily beating Mr. Daly’s Narcissus
over the Two year old Course for One
Thousand Guinea’s on Monday at the
April Meeting 1815,”approx. 26cms x
34cms (10¼”x 13¼”), gilt tipped mount,
and mahogany frame. Very good.
Extremely Scarce. (1) €500 - 750
269
Rare Map of The Curragh
Co. Kildare: Walker (Henry) Surveyor.
“A Map of the Curragh of Kildare”showing
The Race Courses Gentlemen’s Seats
etc. Accurately described. Dedicated to
The Duke of Leinster and engraved by
Kersting, approx. 69ms x 114cms (27”x
45”), with engd. views of The Stand etc.,
gilt frame. V. Rare. (1) €1500 - 2000
270
A gilded wood and plaster Overmantel
Mirror, with pierced scroll cresting, 20th
Century, 120cms (47”) high. (1) €450 - 650
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Rare Prints of
Irish Houses of Parliament
After Roland Omer
A suite of four Engravings after R. Omer,
engraved by P. Mazell and P. Halpin,
consisting of:
*“The Geometrical Elevation of the
Parliament House, Dublin,”published by
Bernard Scale, L. 1767, approx. 38cms x
49cms.
*“A Section of the House of Lords, Dublin,”
approx. 34cms x 41cms.
*“A Section of the House of Commons,
Dublin, approx. 34cm x 41cms.
and one unframed, en suite.
A scarce set, in hogarth frames. (4)
€800 - 1200
272
Engraved by Giles King
after Wm. Jones, 1745
Early Irish Engraving: View of the Salmon
Leap at Leixlip, Humbly Dedicated to the
Rt. Hon. William Conolly Esq., approx.
43cms x 47cms (17”x 18½”) finely hand
coloured in gilt frame. (1) €700 - 1000
* Possibly a unique print.
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After Sir Joshua Reynolds, Engraved by James Watson
“Charles James Fox, Lady Sarah Bunbury and Lady Susan Fox Strangeways,”a fine mezzotint
engraving, London c. 1762, approx. 64cms x 43.5cms (25”x 17¼”), hogarth type frame.
Extremely Rare. (1)
* Fox is shown here as a youth of thirteen, together with his cousin Lady Susan Fox
Strangeways (1743 - 1827). They are walking in the garden of Holland House beneath a
window, out of which Charles James’s young aunt Lady Sarah Lennox (1745 - 1826) who
married Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury, Bt. during the progress of this picture, is shown
leaning forward and pointing to a dove, held up towards her by Lady Susan.
Reynolds recorded a payment of £120 for the above oil painting. €1000 - 1500
274
Karl Anton Hickle, (1745 - 1798)
“A Portrait of Charles James Fox,”half length, O.O.C., approx. 61cms x 51cms (24”x 20”) in
heavy gilt frame.
* This portrait was engraved by Mr. Young and published in March 1797. It was painted
(probably before 1797) for his Aunt Lady Louisa Conolly of Castletown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
Note: C.J. Fox shared the liberal-whig views of Tom Conolly - Louisa’s husband.
Provenance: Sold in 1965 at the Castletown Sale by the Conolly-Carew family, when
purchased by Hon. Desmond Guinness. it subsequently passed to his wife Mariga, and after
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275
An old box shaped Pony’s Trap, by
Taggart, of Cavan, with 12 spoke iron and
rubber clad wheels. (1)
* Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo.
€600 - 800
276
A good old horse drawn Side Car, with
drop sides, on iron clad 14 spoke wheels,
by Daniel Bros., Builders, Cavan. (1)
* Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo.
€1000 - 1500
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A 19th Century painted horse drawn Brougham Coach, 16
spoke back wheels by Mullins Son, Cork and fourteen spoke
wheels by William Kinross Sons, Stirling. (1) €2000 - 3000
278A
A rare and unusual“Siva
Parisienne”Citroen 2CV
Based Kit Car, painted
army green, with canvas
roof, based on 1963
Citroen 2 CV, one of only
seven made between
1970 and 1975. Number
Plate: ZV2084. (1)
N.B. Classic Car Tax
Insurance Category.
€2500 - 3500
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An extremely rare early 19th Century full size Road/
Family Coach, the fitted interior with decorated
needlework fringe and on a elaborate carved turn style,
with iron and leather suspensions, and with two 12 spoke
wheels to front and two 14 spoke wheels to the rear,
approx. 11’6”long and 6’wide at rear, and with hand
painted coats of arms on both sides, by Charles Collinge,
R. Tyrrell Sons, Long Acre, London. (1)
* Bears a full coat of arms on both doors, in particular that
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A pair of tall heavy silvered five light
four branch Candelabra, approx. 85cms
(33½”) high. (1) €300 - 500
280
A good pair of early 19th Century silver
plated on copper two branch three
light Candelabra, each with centre
stoppers, approx. 40cms (15¾”) high. (2)
€350 - 450
281
A large boat shaped silver plated Soup
Tureen and Cover, on oval stand, a pair
of plated Vegetable Dishes with gadroon
edges, two other silver plated circular
Dishes, one crested. (6) €300 - 400
282
A very large 19th Century silver plated
Dish Cover, inscribed“Queen’s Own Royal
Regiment,”within a shamrock decorated
border, and with a matched similar heavy
silver plated Dish with decorated borders.
(2) €350 - 450
283
A rare English Victorian silver Cream
Jug, Exeter c. 1848, possibly by Williams
(R.W, J.W. J.W.), approx. 7 ozs, with
plain body on decorated base with scroll
shaped feet. (1) €300 - 400
284
A fine quality and attractive pair of
George III small silver gilt oval shaped
Bowls / Salts, with gadroon edges, and
engraved scroll shaped handles, London
1802, possibly by Henry Nutting, approx.
7 ozs. (2) €250 - 350
285
A good Irish George III circular silver
Sugar Bowl, with the mark of Mathew
West, Dublin c. 1810, with double beaded
punched lip, engraved with interlaced
swags and flower heads, on shell capped
legs with sunburst decoration, on hoof
feet, approx. 7ozs, 8.5cms high, 13.5cms
diameter. (1) €700 - 900
286
A late George III English silver Feeding
Bowl, possibly by John Wren, London c.
1801, with decorated rim. (1) €160 - 220
287
A rare and attractive George III Irish
silver Cream Jug, the gadroon rim
embossed with flower and fruit, over an
oval body with a band decorated with
shamrocks, thistle and Tudor rose, on four
paw feet, by James Scott, Dublin, c. 1824,
and with West distributors mark, approx.
9 ozs. (1) €300 - 400
287A
An attractive English silver three
piece Tea Service, teapot (with wooden
handle) sugar and cream, each with
reeded body, Birmingham c. 1911,
approx. 32ozs. (3) €500 - 700
288
An attractive set of 6 Birmingham
silver Menu Holders, with pierced panels
decorated with bird, scrolls and flower
heads, c. 1901, maker H.M., approx. 4ozs.
(6) €200 - 300
288A
A good quality George IV Irish silver
Teapot, by James le Bas, Dublin c. 1825,
with floral embossed body enclosing two
plain panels with door handle and scroll
borders, on four paw feet, approx. 26ozs.
(1) €500 - 700
289
A pierced silver scallop shell shaped
Dish, on three ball feet, Sheffield c. 1897,
by Atkin Bros., approx. 8 ozs. (1) €180 - 250
289A
An attractive embossed Scottish silver
Hot Water Pot, decorated with flowers
scrolls etc., Glasgow c. 1896, approx. 19
ozs, 26cms (10”) high. (1) €400 - 600
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A very good heavy early George II
English silver Salver, possibly by Thos.
Farrer, London 1735, the plain body with
contemporary engraved coat of arms,
surrounded by a shaped rim decorated
with masks and shells, on four scroll feet,
approx. 28 ozs, 28cms (11”) diameter.
(1) €1000 - 1500
291
A large Irish George III period plain
silver Platter / Tray, of shaped oval form
with gadroon edge possibly by Robert
Breading, Dublin c. 1797, c. 48.5cms (19”)
wide, and approx. 51 ozs. (1) €1800 - 2500
292
A very fine early 19th Century Irish
silver Entree Dish, Cover and Handle,
with gadroon edges, by Wm. Nolan,
Dublin, c. 1815, approx. 57 ozs, with
attractive engraved coat of arms, possibly
The Blaney Family, Castleblaney, Co.
Monaghan. (3) €1500 - 2000
293
An attractive classical shaped English
silver Claret Jug, by G.R.E., engraved in
typical style, c. 31cms (12”) high, approx.
20 ozs. (1) €700 - 900
294
A good early George III Irish silver
Hot Water Pot, of circular baluster form,
Dublin c. 1771 by Charles Townsend,
profusely chased with finely decorated
birds, flowers, scrolls and ruins, the
hinged lid with acorn finial and with
handle cover in wickerwork, c. 30cms
(12”) high, and approx. 25 ozs overall. (1)
€1500 - 2000
295
A very attractive early Victorian Irish
silver Coffee Pot, with hinged lid, the
body with heavy embossed floral panels
and with coronet crest within a scrolled
panel, by Rob. Smith, Dublin, c. 1852,
approx. 27 ozs. (1) €550 - 750
296
A tall elegant Victorian English silver
Claret Jug, London 1877, by Messrs.
Barnard, finely engraved with panel of
cupids and decorated with vines, leaves
and branches, c. 35.5cms (14”) high,
approx. 23 ozs. (1) €700 - 900
297
A small unusual silver Harp, with
embossed decoration and nine blue
topped hat pins as strings, Chester c.
1905, 15.5cms (6”) high; and a 19th
Century carved Irish bog-oak Harp,
decorated with shamrocks etc., approx.
16cms (6½”) high. (2) €350 - 500
298
An attractive suite of 3 similar pierced
arabesque style English silver Baskets,
of varying size, tazza base, one on three
claw feet, and one on ball feet, London c.
1958 - 1962, approx. 28 ozs overall. (3)
€350 - 500
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An attractive Irish George III silver Dish
Ring, with plain rims over an unusual and
intrically pierced filigree designed body,
by John Power, Dublin c. 1792, approx. 11
ozs. (1) €3000 - 5000
300
An exceptionally rare pair of elaborate
early 19th Century silver plated lead
heraldic Crests, from a livery harness,
each mounted with thick leather backing,
and displaying the full coat of arms of
the Rt. Hon. Charles Kendal Bushe, and
his wife Anne (d. 1857), sister of Sir Philip
Crampton Bt. Bushe, was appointed Lord
Chief Justice of Ireland 1822 and died
1843. (2) €500 - 800
301
An extremely fine and rare bright cut
silver Irish Provincial Sauce Ladle, with
shell bowl by Joseph Johns, Limerick
c. 1760? with very clear mark, c. 37cms
(14½”) long, and approx. 7 ozs, with
crested handle. (1) €5000 - 7000
* Bearing the arms of Westropp of Attyflin,
Co. Limerick, borne by that family of County
Limerick Landed Gentry and its branches.
302
A set of 3 heavy Irish William IV silver
Kings pattern Sauce Ladles, Dublin c.
1825, possibly by Peter Walsh, approx 8½”
ozs. (3) €200 - 300
303
A very good set of 10 very heavy
William IV Irish silver Table Spoons,
kings pattern design, Dublin 1835,
possibly by P. Weeks, approx. 35 ozs,
22cms (8¾”) long. (10) €550 - 750
304
A rare set of 6 matching late George III
Scottish rat-tail silver Dessert Spoons,
by J. McKay, Edinburgh c. 1816, each
with clear marks, decorated ends, and
with engraved owners initials, WG / HB,
approx. 12 ozs. (6) €500 - 700
305
A heavy William IV period Irish silver
kings pattern Sugar Tongs, Dublin
c. 1837, by Peter Walsh, a plain Irish
Victorian silver Sugar Tongs, Dublin c.
1839 by James le Bas; a Victorian English
silver ditto, and a smaller silver Tongs, five
in all, a lot, approx. 9 ozs. (5)
€160 - 220
306
An attractive pair of Irish George III
bright cut silver Table Spoons, with
initials“B”, by Samuel Neville, Dublin c.
1806. (2) €150 - 200
307
Three varied early 19th Century Irish
silver Teaspoons, possibly Cork, marked
STERLING, a set of six English Victorian
silver Teaspoons, a pierced silver Sifter
Spoon, and a small silver Sauce Ladle,
approx. 10 ozs, overall. A lot. (1) €150 - 200
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An unusual plain 18th Century Irish
silver Table Spoon, with hooked handle,
by John Pittar, Dublin c. 1782. (1)
€125 - 175
309
A set of 12 Irish Victorian silver rat-
tail Tea Spoons, (6 + 6) Dublin c. 1868,
possibly by John Smyth, approx. 10 ozs.
(12) €180 - 280
310
An attractive Victorian silver Knife
Fork, with engraved blade and fancy
handles, Birmingham c. 1863, two
Victorian silver Butter Knives, and a
Victorian Spoon. A lot. (1) €120 - 180
311
A set of 6 silver Fruit Knives and 6
matching 2-prong Forks, Sheffield c.
1905, by Martin Hall Co., each with
mother-o-pearl handles. (12) €150 - 200
312
An attractive Victorian silver seal top
Spoon, with decorated spool shaped top,
spiral twist handle and gilded pierced and
engraved bowl, London c. 1857, maker
GRE, 17cms, 6¾”long. (1) €180 - 220
313
A George III Irish silver Cake Slice,
with elaborately pierced and engraved
body decorated with birds and flowers,
damaged, with engraved feather edge
handle, Dublin c. 1790, possibly by Wm.
Bond, approx. 4 ozs. (1) €150 - 200
314
A George III English silver Meat Skewer,
London c. 1803, approx. 28cms (11”) long.
(1) €180 - 220
315
A rare set of six George III Provincial
Irish silver bright-cut Serving Spoons,
by Carden Terry and Jane Williams, Cork
c. 1810, with name mark and STERLING,
approx. 13 ozs. (6) €1200 - 1800
316
A rare early 18th Century engraved and
gilded Christening Set, consisting of a
heavy silver gilt spoon with elaborate leaf,
shell and scroll decorated handle, and
shell bowl, a two prong fork and knife,
with steel blade, and both with engraved
tapering octagonal silver handles in
original leather case. (1) €300 - 400
317
A set of 10 late George III Irish silver
rat-tail Dessert Spoons, by Edw.
Twycross, Dublin c. 1823, approx. 12 ozs.
(10) €250 - 300
318
A small heavy Victorian silver Spirit
Flask, Sheffield c. 1873, by Jas Dixon
Sons, another small Victorian Spirit Flask,
Birmingham, c. 1851, and a silver Cigarette
Case, approx. 11 ozs overall. (3) €150 - 200
319
A Scandinavian silvered six Lamp
Ceiling Light. (1) €400 - 600
DINING ROOM
– Objets d’Art
320
A rare 19th Century part Conch Shell,
carved and engraved with an interior
scene of a photographer photographing
a nude woman with man peeping in the
door; and a pair of framed Shell Pictures
of exotic birds. (3) €200 - 300
321
An attractive antique Indian ivory
Chess Set, with carved figures, elephants,
camels, horses etc., cased. (1) €250 - 350
322
A heavy well carved 19th Century
ivory Figure, of an Elephant, in a moving
position, approx. 10cms (4”) high. (1)
€250 - 350
323
A large silver mounted ivory Letter
Opener, with Birmingham marks, and
crest with griffin holding a flag, approx.
44cms (17”) long. (1) €180 - 250
324
A very early Celtic period Stone Axe
Head. (1) €300 - 400
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A rare and unusual grey / green jade
Paperweight?, carved in the shape of an
elephant, approx. 8.5cms (3½”) long. (1)
€200 - 300
326
Jane le Soudier (1885 - 1976)
A very well modelled 19th Century
French bronze Group of Locusts,
signed and with Foundry stamp, approx.
8cms (3¼”) high, 15cms (6”) long. (1)
€250 - 350
327
A good quality 19th Century
meerschaum Pipe, carved with the head
of an elegant lady with bonnet, with silver
mount and in original leather case, hinges
dam. (1) €140 - 200
328
Late 18th Century Continental School
Miniature Portrait:“St. Ignatius,”on ivory,
approx. 9.5cms x 7.5cms (3¾”x 3”) in fine
gilt metal frame, inscribed“Sn. Ignazio”.
(1) €300 - 400
329
A half length,“Portrait of Gentleman with
white waistcoat and bow tie, seated in
red chair,”reputed to be David la Touche,
O.O.Panel, approx. 20.5cms x 15cms (8”x
6”), unframed. (1) €200 - 300
330
Guinness Medal, 1865: Heavy circular
copper Medal celebrating‘Benjamin Lee
Guinness’contribution to the Restoration
of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin in 1865.
Ex. Scarce. (1) €150 - 200
DINING ROOM
– Medals, Militaria Armoury
331
Irish Volunteers: A scarce engraved
oval silver Medal,“Cahir Union, 1781”
inscribed“Candordat Viribus Alas,”
and awarded“To D. Mc Manus Merit
Rewarded by His Brethren in Arms.”(1)
€400 - 600
332
Irish Volunteers: Co. Kildare - A rare
engraved oval brass Volunteers Badge for
“Johnstown Rangers - 1796”. (1) €300 - 400
333
An unusual and rare pair of late 19th
/ early 20th Century“Plains”beaded
hide Moccasins, the upper hide body
decorated with blue, red, white and black
beads to a typical native North American
Indian design, approx. 28cms (11”) long.
(2) €1000 - 1500
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A rare pair of 19th Century American
Flintlock Pistols, by“Antonio Marcos,
New York,”each with engraved stock
decorated with United States Flags?, and
signed on barrels, together with brass
powder flask and shot containers, in
an associated mahogany gun case, by
“Fisher, 188 Strand, London”. (2) €500 - 700
335
A pair of 18th Century Irish Flintlock
Pistols, by Fowler of Dublin, housed
in associated case, each inscribed
“Fowler”on mechanism and numbered
consecutively“4431 4432 (-X),”and with
‘Dublin’inscribed on barrels, as is. (2)
€300 - 400
336
A late 18th Century steel flintlock
Pistol, of Eastern origin, possibly
Albanian, with profusely engraved brass
mounts and handle, approx. 47cms
(18½”) long. (1) €250 - 350
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340
Militaria: A pair of early 19th Century
Epaulettes, by John Jones Co., St.
James Square, London, silver bullion; and
another attractive pair of Epaulettes, gold
thread, with initials J.K.G.? (4) €350 - 500
341
Miliaria: A Victorian Officers full dress
Shoulder Belt, with ormolu mounts
on Pouch, with silver thread decoration
crowned Royal Cipher V.R. described
“Waterloo”. (2) €250 - 350
342
Militaria: A Victorian silver mounted
Officers Shoulder Belt, and similar
Pouch, with embroidered decoration, and
with Birmingham marks, c. 1873, maker B.
P. (2) €350 - 450
343
A very good early 19th Century black
Bicorn Hat, profusely decorated with gilt
thread, and with gilt button of“The Kings
Body Guard,”probably Scottish. (1)
€300 - 400
344
A 19th Century black and gilt Bicorn
Hat, with gilt button, Order of the Garter,
and decorated with ostrich feathers, by
Robinson Steel, Dawson St., Dublin, and
two other Dublin made smaller ditto with
cut steel decoration. A lot. (3) €250 - 350
345
A Military Helmet, for the Border
Regiment with silver and brass badge,
and brass chin band, stamped Routledge
Son, Carlisle. (1) €300 - 400
346
A rare Military Helmet for the Fifth Royal
Irish Lancers, with original silver badge,
with brass chin band, with velvet backing,
stamped Hawkes Co., London. (1)
€800 - 1200
347
A Victorian Suit of Armour, in the
16th Century style, the late Victorian
suit comprising of helmet, breast plate,
tassets, back plate, and full leg and arm
defences, with gauntlet support. Etched
in parts with simple design, approx. 70”
not mounted. (1)
Provenance: Castletown House, Co.
Kildare. €800 - 1200
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349
A rare and unusual early 19th
Century Chinese hardwood ten fold
Table Screen, with carved and stained
ivory panels depicting typical Chinese
celebratory scenes, with music, dance,
dragons, and scribes, the reverse with
eight smaller carved and coloured scenes
depicting interiors of family life, all
mounted in centre, approx. 155cms (61”)
long opened; 22cms (8¾”) high (each
panel). (1) €3000 - 4000
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A very large antique steel Breast Plate, with attractive engraved
decoration with grotesque heads, etc.
Reputed to have been the property of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of
Strafford. (1)
Provenance: by repute, Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford,
the Lord Deputy of Ireland, to the Conolly Family, Castletown
House, and purchased by the Guinness Family at dispersal Sale at
Castletown. €350 - 500
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338
A very important early 17th Century steel Cavalry Sword, with pear shaped
pommel, the elaborate basket handle with twined grip over a 122cms (48”) blade,
overall length 140cms (55”) long. (1)
Provenance: by repute, Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, the Lord Deputy of
Ireland, to the Conolly Family, Castletown House, and purchased by the Guinness
Family at dispersal Sale at Castletown. €1750 - 2500
339
A very rare and important early 17th Century steel Cavalry Sword, with
pineapple shaped pommel, wire grip and elaborate basket hilt with cross shaped,
over a 108cms (42½”) blade, overall length 127cms (50”) long. (1)
Provenance: by repute, Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, the Lord Deputy of
Ireland, to the Conolly Family, Castletown House, and purchased by the Guinness
Family at dispersal Sale at Castletown. €1750 - 2500
337
A very large antique pierced steel Helmet, in two parts, with attractive
and engraved decoration with grotesque heads, animals, foliage, etc.. (2)
Provenance: by repute, Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, The Lord
Deputy of Ireland, to the Conolly Family, Castletown House, and purchased
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An early 19th Century mahogany and
crossbanded square Piano, by John
Broadwood Sons, London, with brass
mounts, on six reeded legs, 173cms (68”)
wide. (1) €350 - 500
351
R. Burford, 1817
“Senate House University Library,”
from Cambridge University Almanack,
1817, original hand coloured engraving;
“Elevation of the South West Front
of Allwalton Lodge in the County of
Huntington,”London 1778;“Elevation of
the New East India House now building
in Leadenhall Street,”1798; and 1 other,
“A Plan of Madras and Fort St. George,”
hogarth frames. (4) €200 - 300
352
Wagner, 18th Century Italian School
A set of five black and white Engravings,
“Biblical Scenes”each approx. 52cms x
34cms (20½”x 13½”) black frames. (5)
€300 - 400
353
After Wheatley
“The Volunteers of the City and
County of Dublin,”black and
white Engraving, London 1784,
approx. 50cms x 66cms (20”x
26”) hogarth frame. (1)
€150 - 200
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A 19th Century Venetian
carved and polychrome
Blackamoor Figure, standing
on the front of a gondola, on a
matching stand, approx. 153cms
(5’) high. (1)
Provenance: Murtagh Guinness,
Porters Lodge, Sandy Lane,
Barbados. €2000 - 3000
355
An unusual early 20th Century
Blackamoor Figure, holding an oyster
shell shaped dish, with silver and gilt
colouring on a block stand, approx.
153cms (5’) high. (1) €700 - 1000
356
A rare late 18th Century/early 19th
Century polychrome Blackamoor
Figure, Venetian, standing wearing a
buttoned coat, and holding one hand
upwards, on a hexagonal base with
armorial cartouche, and lion masks,
approx. 158cms (5’2”) high. (1)
€3000 - 4000
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A pair of large early 19th Century
mahogany Dining Chairs, with
upholstered high back and seat, with
studded imitation leather. (2) €500 - 700
359
A porcelain Rabbit Tureen and Cover,
a Fish Tureen and cover, a small Tureen
and cover shaped as a cabbage, a gilt
decorated Dish, and a Copeland shell
shaped Vase. A lot. (5) €150 - 200
360
A pair of tall glass Candlesticks, approx.
46cms (18”) high, and a three light glass
Candelabra. (3) €200 - 300
361
Four varied antique cutglass Decanters
Stoppers. (8) €100 - 150
362
Three pairs of large and attractive
lined and inter-lined rose pattern silk
Curtains, each approx. 12’high x 7’wide.
(3) €1500 - 2000
* Comissioned by Mariga Guinness for
Leixlip Castle.
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A very good late 18th Century oval
giltwood Wall Mirror, with elaborate
pierced and ribbon tied cresting and
central patrae, with early glass plate and
with a later similar matching ditto. (2)
€1500 - 2000
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An extremely fine 20th Century copy of a highly important George II Irish Mask
Serving Table, possibly Limerick, the heavy mahogany top over moulded stained
resin body with profusely decorated and pierced frieze with centre basket and with
masked shells, flowers, scrolls and branches, on four mask legs with hairy paw feet,
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The Mitford Family Table
A highly important and extremely fine kingwood brass inlaid and ormolu mounted
Library Table, by Henry Dasson of Paris, signed and dated 1887, the attractive segmented
and crossbanded top with heavy gadrooned ormolu rim, fitted with two frieze drawers,
with drop down fronts recessed brass panels and swaged handles, with further small
drawers either side, each end on four brass capped tapering inlaid legs, with galleried
platform stretchers joined by a double stretcher, with central ormolu acanthus roundel,
on square brass toupee feet, 201cms (79”) long, 104cms (41”) deep and 98cms (38½”) high
approx. (1)
Provenance: Purchased originally by Algernon Bertram Mitford (1st Lord Redesdale,
Batsford House, Gloucestershire) from Henri Dasson of London; then inherited by his 2nd
son David Mitford (2nd Lord Redesdale); then given to his daughter The Hon. Diana Mitford
who married firstly Bryan Guinness and secondly Sir Oswald Mosley; then given to her 2nd
son Desmond Guinness (founder of the Irish Georgian Society, historian and author); and
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A tall 19th Century Chinese Bottle
Vase, with plain neck (some dam.),
and striped liver red coloured body,
approx. 39cms (15½”) high, on a carved
hardwood stand. (1) €600 - 900
366
A large Spode blue and white circular
porcelain Punch Bowl, decorated inside
and outside with landscape and interior
scenes. (1) €200 - 300
367
A good quality brown leather Humidor,
by Alfred Dunhill of London, with key, the
top with owners label. (1) €220 - 350
368
A fine Edwardian Royal Worcester Co.
hand painted Coffee Set, 6 cups and
saucers, each cup with gilt interiors, and
all decorated on the outside with various
fruit and variously signed by W. Hale,
W.V. Bagnall, E. Townsend, W. Powell, H.
Everatt, A. Shuck Rustain, in original
case. (1) €350 - 500
369
A pair of bronze winged mythical
Figures, male and female, signed A.A.
Weinman, and with foundry mark, J.B.
de Posee, Paris, each mounted on thin
circular marble base, overall height
approx. 61cms (24”). (2) €1000 - 1500
370
Arthur Waagen, French, 1833 - 1898
An exceptionally fine large cold
painted metal Group,“The Arab
Musician,”with an Arab on horseback,
together with a performing monkey,
bears signature, on arabesque decorated
rectangular base, height 64cms (25”). (1)
€4000 - 6000
371
A pair of unusual tall Spanish glass
Candle Holders, approx. 43cms (17”)
high, and a similar smaller pair, 27cms
(10½”) high. (4) €200 - 300
372
Two pair of attractive 19th Century
Oriental Imari Wall Plaques / Dishes,
approx. 30cms (12”) diameter decorated
with floral panels and borders. (4)
€300 - 400
373
A large 19th Century mahogany
Butler’s Tray, on a matched folding
stand. (2) €350 - 500
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A large brass bound Georgian period
mahogany Lap Desk or Writing Box,
with flush brass carrying handles; and an
inlaid mahogany Stationary Box with shell
decoration. (2) €170 - 220
375
A large oval George III period brass
bound mahogany Wine Cooler, with
brass carrying handles, approx. 71cms x
(28”) wide, on a later Chippendale style
stand. (2) €700 - 900
376
A good early 19th Century brass bound
mahogany Peat Bucket, with brass
carrying handle, approx. 45cms (17½”)
high. (1) €1400 - 1800
377
A rare early 19th Century brass bound
mahogany Plate Bucket, one side with
opening, brass carrying handle, 44cms
(17”) high. (1) €1400 - 1800
378
An unusual William IV Irish telescopic
three tier rectangular Dumbwaiter,
in the style of Williams Gibton, on a
platform base with turned bun feet,
approx. 122cms (48”) wide. (1) €600 - 800
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A large late Victorian figured
mahogany Lazy Susan, with circular
top, 55cms (21½”) diameter, on heavy
hexagonal and turned base. (1) €200 - 300
381
A large red rust ground Indian Carpet,
in rows of multiple squares, each
decorated with different designs, 20’10”x
13’wide. (1) €800 - 1200
382
An attractive large Georgian style oval
figured mahogany Hunt Table or Wakes
Table, on eight square legs, approx.
303cms (11’9”) long; 150cms (59”) wide at
centre. (1) €2000 - 3000
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An unusual set of 12 ebonised and
carved Chinese Chippendale style
Dining Chairs, with pierced pagoda
designed backs over drop in seats, on
cluster column legs and stretchers. (12)
€2000 - 3000
384
A good late 18th Century Derby
porcelain Plate, the centre panel
decorated with lions, a large circular
delphware Dish, possibly Dublin or
Bristol, and various other blue and white
plates and a dish. A lot, as is. (1) €250 - 350
385
A large and unusual 22ct gold plated
Cutlery Service, of seventy two pieces,
dinner forks, knives, spoons, tea knives,
forks, a twelve piece place setting, and
other items. (a lot) €600 - 800
386
A rare and unusual Apostle-type
Spoon, with crowned figural pierced
handle, over a plain bowl with elaborate
early coat of arms on reverse, indistinct
marks, 14.5cms (5¾”) long. (1) €150 - 200
387
A rare and elaborate Apostle type
Spoon, the top with fine figure of
classical woman with hound, over a
rococo designed handle, and with chased
leaf shaped pierced and gilded bowl,
approx. 3 ozs, London c. 1854, maker F.H.
(1) €200 - 300
388
An 18th Century oak tilt-top Centre
Table, the circular top over a turned
pillar on tripod base, approx. 76cms (30”)
diameter. (1) €350 - 450
389
An unusual and attractive Irish
mahogany Campaign type folding
Writing Desk, on X frame, with fitted
leather interior and brass mounts,
stamped Hicks, No. 1801 on base. (1)
€600 - 800
379
A very fine and rare 18th Century mahogany Side Table, c. 1770, the large rectangular top made
from one single plank, above a deep frieze decorated with blind Chinese fret, on square tapering legs,
with block feet, 265cms (8’8”) long, 80cms (31½”) deep. (1) €15000 - 20000
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A very large and important Chinese baluster shaped Vase and Cover,
18th / 19th Century, decorated in Famille Verte enamels with panels of
figures depicting joyous family scenes, amidst polychrome floral ground,
approx. 84cms (33”) high. (1) €4000 - 6000
391
18th Century English School
“Fine, Half-length Portrait of James Butler of Kilkenny Castle,”O.O.C.,
approx. 66cms x 56cms (26”x 22”0, in attractive carved Florentine style
gilt frame. (1) €3500 - 5000
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Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A.,1803 - 1902
“In the Meadows,”fine landscape with cattle and sheep resting in a
landscape, O.O.C., approx. 49cms x 36cms (14”x 19¼”), signed and dated
1888, and inscribed with artists address on label on reverse, with wax
seal, in a heavy contemporary gilt frame. (1) €2000 - 3000
394
19th Century English School, F. Proschwitzky, 1887
“Studies after Rembrandt,”collage of portraits, head and shoulders,
including self-portraits, female portraits etc, O.O.C., 61cms x 51cms (24”x
20”), signed and dated in contemporary gilt frame. (1) €1000 - 1500
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Sir Gerald Festus Kelly
“Ma Seyn Sin Dancing,”O.O.C., 74cms x 48cms (29”x 19”) in fine large gilt frame. (1)
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Follower of C.J. Vernet, c. 1800
“East Meets West, A Busy Port Scene,”
possibly Istanbul, O.O.C., 71cms x 131cms
(29”x 51½”), in a gilt frame. (1)
€3000 - 4000
396
18th Century Roman School
“Study of a Shepherd Boy,”O.O.C., approx.
87cms x 74cms (34”x 29”), possibly part
of a bigger painting, black and gilt frame,
with early 19th Century label of Nixon
Sons, Picture Dealers, Dublin. (1)
€1500 - 2000
397
Early 19th Century Naive School,
T. Palmer, 1849
Co. Mayo:“Magnificent large Mayo
Landscape, centred by Ballintubber Abbey,
the North Mayo Hunt chasing in the
direction of the Town of Crossmollina, with
a bridge, roofless houses and mountains
beyond, and with a dead hare, a dead
snipe and a greyhound and a flintlock
double barrel rifle in foreground,”O.O.C.,
approx. 81.5cms x 97cms (32”x 38”), signed
and dated April 1849, in oak frame. (1)
Provenance: Greenwood Park,
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. €3000 - 4000
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“The Spirit of Justice,”A Figure of Erin, representing Ireland as a
female figure holding a harp., O.O.C., 102cms x 76cms (40”x 30”),
signed and inscribed‘Caroline Norton, A Study for Justice in the
House of Lords.’
The harp here is of Irish origin, and has striking similarities to that
depicted in Maclise’s mammoth oil in the National Gallery,“The
Marriage of Aoife and Strongbow”(1)
Provenance: Thought to have been acquired by the 1st Marquess
of Dufferin and Ava , Caroline Norton was the younger sister of his
mother Helen Blackwood , Baroness Dufferin and Clandeboye. The
picture remained at Clandeboye until the 1960’s when there was a
sale there and it was acquired by Mariga Guinness (Princess Marie
Gabrielle of Urach) and thence by descent to the current owner,
her son, Patrick Guinness : Exhibited at the NPG London in 1972.
Caroline Norton also had an Irish connection, being a
granddaughter of the playwright Richard Brindsley Sheridan.
She was one of three sisters, collectively referred to as the‘Three
Graces’due to their combined beauty and accomplishments.
Caroline’s eldest sister, Helen, married Price Blackwood, the 4th
Baron Dufferin and Clandeboye. Through her, Caroline became
the aunt of Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess
of Dufferin and Ava who was to become the 3rd Governor General
of Canada,8th Viceroy of India and was the British Ambassador
to Russia,Ottoman Empire, Italy and France during his long and
successful diplomatic career. Helen’s Bay in Co. Down and Helen’s
Tower (which inspired poems by both Tennyson and Browning) on
the Clandeboye estate were named after Caroline’s sister and this
portrait of her was to remain at Clandeboye for nearly 100 years.
Literature:‘’Conquering England: Ireland in Victorian London’’,
The National Portrait Gallery London, March/June 2005;‘’Daniel
Maclise: Romancing the Past’’, The Crawford Gallery, Cork, Oct
2008 - Feb 2009 Literature:‘’A Scandalous Woman: The Story of
Caroline Norton’’by Alan Chedzoy Allison and Busby London 1992;
‘’Daniel Maclise: Irish Artist in Victorian London’’by Nancy Weston,
Four Courts Press 2001;‘’Conquering England: Ireland in Victorian
London’’2005 by Fintan Cullen and R.F. Foster; and‘’Daniel Maclise
1806-1870: Romancing the Past’’, ed. Peter Murray 2008, p.64, full
page illustration p.65.
* An Icon of the Feminist Movement. €50,000 - 70,000
See illustration also on inside front cover
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Early 19th Century Dutch School
“A Stormy Coastal Scene with fishing
boats and a two deck man-o-war at full
sail, town in the distance,”O.O.C., 51cms x
61cms (20”x 24”) approx, in an attractive
carved giltwood frame. (1) €1000 - 1500
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ANTE ROOM
(Indian Wall Paper)
402
After Thos. Daniels J. Wakes
“Interior View of Palace Madura,”published
by Daniels, May 1798, approx. 54cms x
74cms (21”x 29”), hogarth frame;“Gate of
the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar,”pub. Lond.
(Bowyer) 1793, approx. 51cms x 66cms
(20”x 26”);“Paraswal Roma Sabha,”engd.
by T. Daniels, Lond. 1803; approx. 46cms x
59cms (18”x 23”), both gilt frames; three
coloured aquatints. (3) €500 - 700
403
After J. Laporte
“The Salmon Leap at Leixlip,”38cms x
55cms (15”x 21½”), in gilt frame. (1)
€250 - 350
404
A.E. George Russell
Watercolour:“Mermaid swimming with
colourful Fish,”a study for a larger painting,
49cms x 25cms (19¼”x 10”) approx, signed
with initials. (1) €750 - 1000
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Professor Ingegnetti
“Vino Veritas - Bosom Friends,”O.O.C., 53cms x 38cms (21”x 15”) signed, and
inscribed on reverse of canvas, with address of gallery purchased,“Louis Pisani,
Picture Gallery ... Florence, in a heavy contemporary gilt frame. (1)
Provenance: Ald. W.F. Cotton, Hollywood, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, purchased by
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A highly important Paris Tapestry, c. 1620, depicting a scene from the Story of Antemesia,
showing four victorious figures wearing laurel leaves and blowing horns, the borders with
marshall trophies. Atelier of Frans Van Den Planken and Marc de Comans, approx. 381cms x
330cms (12’6 x 10’10”). (1) €25000 - 35000
Provenance: Purchased by the Hon. Desmond Guinness, in London in the 1960’s,entirely cleaned,
rebacked and relined at Messrs Tvatt of Stockholm.
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After Joshua Reynolds
“Mrs. Horneck,”in Eastern Attire, a sepia
engraving by R. Dunkarton, published
by W. Shropshire, London 1778, 52cms
x 37cms (20½”x 14½”), with publishers
label on reverse, claiming“First State,”gilt
frame. (1)
* The sitter, Mrs. Hannah MacArdell,
widow of Captain Kane William Horneck,
was known as the Plymouth Beauty.
€300 - 400
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- In the Style of Lawrence of Dublin
An oval half length,“Portrait of an
elderly Lady, with lace bonnet, seated
holding a book, possibly Mrs. Delany?”
O.O.C., approx. 43cms x 38cms (17”x 15”),
gilt frame.
Provenance: Gift of Lord Dufferin,
Clandeboye. (1) €500 - 700
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After Indeisseff
Hand-coloured litho views,“L’Eglise de St.
Basile, Vue de Kremlin,”c. 1845, approx.
39cms x 46cms (15”x 18”); and“Palais
Nikolaiewsky au Kremlin,”approx. 39cms
x 50cms (15”x 20”), both in gilt frames. (2)
€250 - 350
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After Henry Salt
Three similar coloured aquatints,“The
View of Grand Cairo;”“The Obelisk at
Axum,”and“Mucculla in Abyssinia,”each
engraved by D. Havell, and published
by Wm. Miller London, 1809, and each
approx. 51cms x 67cms (20”x 26”), in
hogarth type frames. (3) €700 - 900
409
After Thomas Daniels
A set of three coloured aquatints, Indian
Views,“Ruins at the Ancient City of Gour;”
“The Taj Mahal at Agra,”and“The Chalees
Satoon in the Fort of Allahabad on the
River Jumna,”published by Rob. Bowyer,
London 1795, each approx. 49cms x
64cms (19”x 25”), in matching gilt frames.
(3) €800 - 1200
410
After David Roberts
“View of Jerusalem,”approx. 30cms x
46cms (12”x 18”), coloured engraving, c.
1839, walnut frame. (1) €200 - 300
411
After Henry Salt
“The Mosque at Lucknow,”engraved by
L. Hill, published by Wm. Miller, London
1809, 49cms x 68cms (19”x 26½”), in gilt
frame. (1) €350 - 500
412
R.P. Spiers, 19th Century
English School, 1865
Architectural Pencil Sketch,“Cloisters
[Window] Ratisbon”approx. 26cms x
17cms (10¼”x 6½”) signed with initials
and dated Sept. 1865, gilt frame. (1)
€200 - 300
413
Surfing in its infancy
Unusual aquatint Print,“Natives surfing
the Waves,”by Horsell after G. Gold,
published by G. W. Nicoll, London 1800,
hogarth frame. (1) €150 - 200
414
Early 19th Century English School,
S. Prout
Fine Pencil Drawing,“Le Grand Place,
Brussels?”fine pencil and colour
highlights, approx. 32cm x 19cms (12½”x
7½”), gilt frame. (1) €300 - 400
415
H. Kobel, 1775
Sepia Watercolour:“Da hooge Vloet voor
Scheeringen,”signed dated 1775, approx.
18cm x 29cms (7”x 11½”), gilt frame. (1)
€250 - 350
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