Antiques: George III Cork silver coffee pot to be auctioned in Bandon
The highly collectible c1770 piece is of baluster form, raised on a circular foot, with a cartouche, a family coat of arms and a hardwood handle.
A c1770 Cork silver coffee pot by John Nicholson at Hegarty's in Bandon.
The estimate is €10,000-€12,000. At Hegarty's last sale on June 26, a rare Irish silver cream ewer by Joseph Johns of Limerick from the same collection made €4,600 at hammer.
In a sale with a rich selection of rings, a round, brilliant-cut diamond solitaire of 2.02 carats and earrings is estimated at €10,000-€12,000.
A Cartier cluster ring has an estimate of €7,500-€8,500, an Irish-made gold, emerald and diamond ring is estimated at €2,000-€3,000 and a pair of Tiffany silver hoop earrings is estimated at €180-€220.
An early panoramic oil-on-board of the Irish countryside by Norman McCaig.
An early panoramic oil-on-board of the Irish countryside by Norman McCaig is estimated at €800-€1,200, and Isabella, a sketch by John Butler Yeats, has an estimate of €700-€900. The catalogue is online.
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