Items from a Cork Convent, a Cork house contents and good individual items.
Manner of Jacob van Loo,
Venus and Adonis,
Oil on canvas,
Late 18th century - early 19th century
(26"x21" approx)
A large antique mahogany 4 door breakfront bookcase with carved decoration. (H.118" W.97" D.18" approx)
Early Christian Ireland, P. Power 1925; Antiquities of The Irish Countryside, Sean P. O'Riordan; Irish Geography Volume 15 1982, Irish Antiquity, Essays and Studies presented to Prof. J. O'Kelly. (4)
North Parish Gaelic League Dramatic Corps Programme 1908. (very interesting adverts)
Alexander The Coppersmith, Remarks on Cork 1974 and Cork Catholic Young Mens Society Library catalogue 1910. (2)
Dublin by Samuel Fitzpatrick, 1977; Beauties of The Boyne 1978 edition by Wilde; Dublin, old photos by Maurice Gorham; History of Dublin by John Dalton, 1976 edition. (4)
Box of books of New Zeland interest to include 1st Families, History, Foundation of Towns etc.
The Works by James Barry, 2 volumes 1809. (Full calf binding needs repair)
Robert Adam & His Brothers, their lives,works and influence by John Swarbrick.
Cork Lyricks or Scraps from The Beautiful City by Daniel Casey 1857.
Collection of 18th and 19th century History Books. (some fine plates). (24 books)
Old travel books with interesting engravings, India, Canada, UK and USA plus The Beauties of Moore etc.
The Graphic and London News, Special Numbers; The Royal Jubilee 1887. (great illustrations)
The Illustrated London News, Her Majesty's Glorious Jubilee 1897 and The Transvaal Wars 1899-1900. (a great Royal number)
The Accusing Ghost or Justice For Casement by Alfred Noyes and The Riddle of the Sands, Erskine Childers. (2)
Victorian inlaid walnut side cabinet with brass mounts. (W.30" approx)
Antique oak dresser, the upper section with plate racks and cupboards, the base fitted with 3 drawers and raised on pad feet.
Two limited edition signed coloured prints of the Cathleen and May (Youghal) . (1 by Ian Hudson and 1 by Michael Lees)
A 3 piece decorative English silver tea service, Sheffield 1908, 57 troy ozs approx.