6 October 2015 - Country House Sale

#0236

Lot 22/0236

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)

Lot 22A/0236

An attractive single Bed, with brass brass ends. (1)

Lot 23/0236

A very large cream coloured porcelain Flour Bin & Cover, as is. (1)

Lot 26/0236

A mahogany Occasional Table, on four turned legs with brass castors. (1)

Lot 27/0236

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)

Lot 28/0236

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)

Lot 29/0236

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)

Lot 30/0236

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)

Lot 31/0236

Early 19th Century

Watercolour: “Coastal Scene with figures fighting in foreground, near castle ruins, shipping beyond,” approx. 24cms x 35cms (9 1/2″ x 13 1/2″) walnut frame. (1)

Lot 32/0236

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)

Lot 33/0236

A set of 5 humorous Coaching Prints, each in oak frames, 20″ x 27″ (51cms x 68cms). (5)

Lot 34/0236

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)

Lot 35/0236

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)

Lot 36/0236

A pierced metal Mosque Lamp, and a pair of tole-ware Wall Lamps. (3)

Lot 37/0236

A rare early 19th Century Irish mahogany folding Coaching Table, on X shaped supports with turned stretchers. (1)

Lot 38/0236

A rectangular mahogany Blanket Chest or Coffer with brass carrying handles, on ogee bracket feet, approx. 99cms (39″) long. (1)

Lot 40/0236

Guinness & Co.

A rare pair of very large coopered metal bound Stout Barrels, each inscribed Guinness, with various numbers, approx. 91cms (36″) high. (2)

Lot 41/0236

A 19th Century upholstered wing back Armchair, with white loose cover. (1)

Lot 42/0236

A late 19th Century Armchair, covered in cream ground and blue floral decorated material. (1)

Lot 43/0236

A set of 8 good quality modern Dining Chairs or Side Chairs, with upholstered backs and seats (six covered in dark green). (8)