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Irish Examiner
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Antiques: Oscar Wilde's desk and a royal carriage bag
Offering a range that spans everything from fossilised Irish elk horns to Oscar Wilde's desk, a landscape attributed to John Butts and a handbag owned by the last Queen of France heritage, history, beauty and rarity are not in short supply at Fonsie Mealy's summer fine art and antique sale in Castlecomer on Wednesday and Thursday (June 18 and 19). Among many highlights are a pair of 19th-century terrestrial and celestial globes on stands by John and William Newton, London 1818 (€15,000-€20,000), a Louis XV clock and matching barometer by Julian Le Roy, Paris, 1686-1759, (€10,000-€15,000), a bronze The Cossacks Crossing the Balkans by Evgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray, 1848-1886, (€10,000-€15,000), a collection of 19th and early 20th-century erotic Indian miniatures (€7,000-€10,000) and a four-fold screen The Star of Bethlehem after Edward Burne-Jones (€4,000-€6,000). An 18th-century Louis XV Cartel clock and matching barometer by Julian Le Roy. Lots like these do not come cheap, but this sale of fine art, antique furniture, silver, miniatures, decorative objects and religious artefacts sourced from private estates and collectors across Ireland offers a diverse collection to suit every taste and budget. Estimates are from €30 and €40 up for lots, including a figure of Buddha and carved ebony elephants (€60-€80), a pair of Birmingham silver pillar candlesticks (€100-€150) and an Edwardian dinner gong with horn supports (€80-€120). More than 1,000 lots will come under the hammer. The Irish giltwood side table and mirror by Arthur Jones, featured here last Saturday, is at €15,000-€20,000 among the most expensively estimated items. The oversized slope-front desk used by Oscar Wilde. Inset, a photo of the author, poet and playwright. There will be literary interest in a large William IV slope-top davenport attributed to Gillows with provenance to Oscar Wilde (€6,000-€8,000). Like many items at Wilde's house at Tite Street in Chelsea, it was quietly removed by friends who offered financial support and safeguarding of personal items before the court ordered auction of his possessions after his trial and imprisonment in 1895. The artist Mortimer Menpes, godfather to Wilde's son Vyvyan, took this desk and a French bateau bed exhibited at the Paris World Fair in 1878. The bed, also in this sale, is estimated at €3,000-€4,000. 'Fishermen by a River at Sunset' attributed to John Butts (c1728-1765). A c1740 oil on canvas, Fishermen on a River at Sunset, is attributed to John Butts (€4,000-€6,000), the artist who started his career in Cork and was influenced by Claude Lorrain and Salvator Rosa. In a catalogue note Dr. Peter Murray explains that the attribution of this Claudean landscape to Butts is based both on the subject matter and the style of painting. A 19th-century French gold brocade royal blue carriage bag owned by Queen Maria Amalia. A 19th-century French royal blue gold brocade carriage bag with coronet and trestle design was owned by the French Queen, Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily (1782-1866), who was married to Louis Philippe I. Maria Amalia, niece of Marie-Antoinette, was the last Queen of France. Gifted to the Ursuline sisters, it comes to the auction by direct descent and is estimated at €800-€1,000. A fine specimen of the elk horns and skull of the gigantic Irish deer with 14 points and spanning 98 inches is reputed to have been found in the Bog of Allen. It is estimated at €10,000-€15,000. Viewing for this brimful-of-interest and treasure-filled sale gets underway in Castlecomer tomorrow at 1.30pm, and the catalogue is online.
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Boost for passengers as popular restaurant chain with over 300 UK branches opens new location at major Scottish airport
The latest opening is located near gate 16, with 160 seats available for customers FLIGHT FEAST Boost for passengers as popular restaurant chain with over 300 UK branches opens new location at major Scottish airport PEOPLE jetting out of Edinburgh Airport can now enjoy tasty dishes from one of the UK's most popular restaurant brands. Pizza Express opened a new restaurant at Scotland's busiest flight hub this week. 2 Edinburgh Airport has welcomed Pizza Express to its list of eateries Credit: Getty 2 The gourmet pizza chain will offer its usual wide range of pizzas and a breakfast menu Credit: Reuters The iconic chain is serving up its usual wide range of gourmet pizzas. Morning passengers passing through the airport will be able to treat themselves to the breakfast menu. The latest opening is located near gate 16, with 160 seats available for customers. Pizza Express at Edinburgh Airport will also offer a takeaway option for passengers. Other recent food and drink additions at the airport include ICONS, Sainsbury's and Seoul Bird. Brewdog has also moved into larger premises, while Wetherspoons' beer garden has been expanded. Gail Taylor, chief commercial officer at Edinburgh Airport, has welcomed Pizza Express. She said: 'It's always great to see new brands arrive at Edinburgh Airport and we know Pizza Express is one that has generated enthusiasm among our passengers. 'Keeping our retail and food and beverage options fresh and exciting is a key part of our work, and this is one of the largest refreshes to our offering that we have ever undertaken – and all in time for peak summer. 'I hope our passengers look forward to trying out the range of choices now open to them at Scotland's busiest airport, and we hope to have even more exciting news in the months ahead.' Why McDonald's Cancelled Its New Drive-Thru Plans in Scottish Town (1) John Butts, director of ARE which will operate the restaurant alongside Seoul Bird and ICONS, said: 'It's exciting to see PizzaExpress open to Edinburgh Airport's passengers, offering a fantastic selection of items throughout the day. 'These are our first entries into the Scottish market and the fact that they are new names to that market is something we are proud of.'
The Herald Scotland
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Popular pizza restaurant launches Edinburgh Airport store
The restaurant is situated near Gate 16, with 160 seats and it will allow customers to order pizza for takeaway to take on board. It becomes the latest brand to open a franchise at the capital's airport, which is now part of the VINCI Airports network. Other new additions recently include Seoul Bird, Icons and Sainsbury's, while Brewdog has moved into a new larger premises. Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer XAero at Edinburgh Airport said: 'It's always great to see new brands arrive at Edinburgh Airport and we know PizzaExpress is one that has generated enthusiasm among our passengers. Read More 'Keeping our retail and food and beverage options fresh and exciting is a key part of our work, and this is one of the largest refreshes to our offering that we have ever undertaken – and all in time for peak summer. 'I hope our passengers look forward to trying out the range of choices now open to them at Scotland's busiest airport, and we hope to have even more exciting news in the months ahead.' John Butts, Director of ARE which will operate the restaurant alongside Seoul Bird and ICONS, said: 'It's exciting to see PizzaExpress open to Edinburgh Airport's passengers, offering a fantastic selection of items throughout the day. 'These are our first entries into the Scottish market and the fact that they are new names to that market is something we are proud of.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New PizzaExpress restaurant opens at Edinburgh Airport with 'take onboard option'
A new PizzaExpress restaurant has officially opened at Edinburgh Airport, with customers able to take their pizza onboard their flight. The restaurant, situated near gate 16, can seat 160 customers and serves a wide variety of gourmet pizzas as well as a breakfast menu for passengers heading off in the early hours. Fortunately for customers, pizzas can be ordered to take away and take on-board. It's the latest brand to open a franchise at Scotland's busiest airport with Seoul Bird, ICONS Sports Bar and Sainsbury's all opening recently. READ MORE: Edinburgh Airport Ryanair passengers to face major new check-in change READ MORE: Edinburgh driver called out by furious locals with angry note on windscreen BrewDog also moved to a large unit and JD Wetherspoon expanded its beer garden. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer XAero at Edinburgh Airport said: 'It's always great to see new brands arrive at Edinburgh Airport and we know PizzaExpress is one that has generated enthusiasm among our passengers. 'Keeping our retail and food and beverage options fresh and exciting is a key part of our work, and this is one of the largest refreshes to our offering that we have ever undertaken – and all in time for peak summer. 'I hope our passengers look forward to trying out the range of choices now open to them at Scotland's busiest airport, and we hope to have even more exciting news in the months ahead.' John Butts, Director of ARE which will operate the restaurant alongside Seoul Bird and ICONS, said: 'It's exciting to see PizzaExpress open to Edinburgh Airport's passengers, offering a fantastic selection of items throughout the day. 'These are our first entries into the Scottish market and the fact that they are new names to that market is something we are proud of.'
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
New PizzaExpress restaurant opens at Edinburgh Airport with 'take onboard option'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A new PizzaExpress restaurant has officially opened at Edinburgh Airport, with customers able to take their pizza onboard their flight. The restaurant, situated near gate 16, can seat 160 customers and serves a wide variety of gourmet pizzas as well as a breakfast menu for passengers heading off in the early hours. Fortunately for customers, pizzas can be ordered to take away and take on-board. It's the latest brand to open a franchise at Scotland's busiest airport with Seoul Bird, ICONS Sports Bar and Sainsbury's all opening recently. BrewDog also moved to a large unit and JD Wetherspoon expanded its beer garden. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Gail Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer XAero at Edinburgh Airport said: 'It's always great to see new brands arrive at Edinburgh Airport and we know PizzaExpress is one that has generated enthusiasm among our passengers. 'Keeping our retail and food and beverage options fresh and exciting is a key part of our work, and this is one of the largest refreshes to our offering that we have ever undertaken – and all in time for peak summer. 'I hope our passengers look forward to trying out the range of choices now open to them at Scotland's busiest airport, and we hope to have even more exciting news in the months ahead.' John Butts, Director of ARE which will operate the restaurant alongside Seoul Bird and ICONS, said: 'It's exciting to see PizzaExpress open to Edinburgh Airport's passengers, offering a fantastic selection of items throughout the day. 'These are our first entries into the Scottish market and the fact that they are new names to that market is something we are proud of.'
